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ISCMicrotraction IFC is considering an investment of up to US$3 million in Microtraction Fund II (the Fund) through the Startup Catalyst Program. Microtraction Fund II is a $15 million seed stage fund focused on pre-seed and seed stage investments in tech and tech-enabled businesses in Sub Saharan Africa.  The Fund will be supported by the Blended Finance Facility (BFF) of the IDA18 IFC-MIGA Private Sector Window (IDA PSW), created by the Word Bank Group to catalyze private sector investment in IDA countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected states. IFC anticipates that the project would result in increased access to pre-seed stage equity and increased ability for startups to scale operations and receive follow-on funding in Nigeria and other IDA/FCS countries across Sub Saharan Africa. The Project also has potential to increase the competitiveness of the local start-up ecosystem and venture capital by increasing the activity and interest from a variety of stakeholders within the tech and startup ecosystem.
Johnvents Cocoa The proposed investment is a senior secured A Loan of up to US$23.3 million to Johnvents Industries Limited (Johnvents or the Company), a Nigerian cocoa processing and trading company. The investment will support the Companys US$46.1 million expansion plan in (i) increasing production capacity to 120 metric tons per day cocoa processing capacity; (ii) expanding gas power plants; (iii) fleet acquisition; and (iv) working capital (together, the Project). The Project has an AIMM rating of Good, based on an AIMM score of 61. On an unadjusted basis (i.e., without the likelihood factor), the full potential AIMM score could reach 70. 
The Project outcomes rating is Very Strong with High likelihood of achievement. The likelihood assessment is based on the predicted growth in demand for cocoa and cocoa-related products globally, the Company's leading position in the local market, and the favorable outlook of the regulatory environment. Project outcomes are composed of the following: 
Stakeholder  farmer suppliers: IFC expects that the Project will improve farmers' livelihoods through increased cocoa sourcing and technical and financial assistance.
Economy-wide effects: IFC expects that the project will lead to an annual increase in GDP of US$106 million starting in 2027. The project is also expected to create over 1,748 direct, indirect, and induced jobs along the value chain, with 197 permanent jobs being created directly through the expansion of processing capacity, and additional jobs in input provision, technical assistance, and supplies and services for the cocoa processing plants. 
The market creation rating is Moderate with Medium likelihood of achievement. The likelihood is supported by the large untapped potential of cocoa processing capacity in the country, and the favorable projection of global demand for sustainably and transparently sourced cocoa products, which together provide comfort on the potential growth of Nigerias cocoa industry. The likelihood is tempered by the intensive investments required to establish and operate cocoa processing plants and for other market players to adapt a similar business model in the country. The Projects contribution to market creation is as follows: 
Competitiveness - IFC expects the Project will have a positive impact on Nigerias cocoa industry competitiveness through the support to the Companys processing capacity expansion and increase the volume of sustainable and traceable cocoa production.
AMSME Diamond The proposed project consists of providing Diamond Bank Plc with a senior corporate loan of up to $20 million in conjunction with an advisory services package which would include up to two years of on-site advisory services to be conducted by a consortium of expert advisory firms. 

Diamond Bank Plc was incorporated in Nigeria as a private limited liability company in December 1990.  In February 2001, the banks Commercial Banking License was upgraded to a Universal Banking License.  Diamond Bank Plc offers a full range of products and services in retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking, including investment, debt, equity, lending and transactional services. The project is expected to make a significant contribution to economic development by increasing access to finance through the provision of much needed financing for micro, small and medium enterprises.
SLGP RSF Union Bank The proposed project is a US$25 million Unfunded Risk Sharing Facility (RSF) (for a total portfolio of US$50 million local currency equivalent) with Union Bank of Nigeria PLC (Union Bank or the Bank), a leading financial institution that also serves Small Medium Enterprise (SME) segment in Nigeria (the Country). The RSF will support the Bank in increasing its lending to SMEs, including Women-Owned SMEs (WSMEs), and those operating in the northern and delta regions in Nigeria (the Project). 1.	Stakeholders Impact - IFC anticipates that the RSF will allow the Bank to sustainably improve its SME portfolio risk profile and hence contribute to increasing access to finance for SMEs including to underserved segments such as WSMEs and SMEs operating in the Northern and Delta regions in Nigeria.                     
                             
2.	Inclusiveness - IFC anticipates that capacity building offered by the SLGP and IFC Advisory Services will help Union Bank to scale-up its lending activities to SMEs in Nigeria, thereby demonstrating that this underserved segment could be commercially viable. This should give comfort to other banks to also extend their services to this segment, making the banking sector more inclusive. Union Bank recently launched a Women's product Î±lpher and the proposed project is expected to expand its current offerings to individual women and women-owned businesses.

3.	Competitiveness: Through the demonstration and replication channel, Union Bank's expansion of its SME portfolio will demonstrate to the wider local market that SMEs, particularly currently underserved segments (WSMEs and SMEs including those operating in the northern and delta regions in Nigeria) are an attractive asset class. The Project is, therefore, expected to increase the market's competitiveness as other market participants also move down-market to replicate the Bank's success. Also, once the viability of this product and segment is established, it is likely to be replicated more broadly across the banking sector in the Country. Banks will start scrambling for market share on this newly bankable segment, progressively lowering their pricing as perceived risk reduces and more suited products are introduced to the market.
FCMB III Project FCMB Limited  is seeking to raise a senior loan of up to US$100 million  i) to fund a pipeline of infrastructure and industrial projects, ii) to introduce energy efficiency lending and iii) to grow its small and medium enterprises (SMEs) business. 1.	Reduce the infrastructure funding gap in Nigeria. 2.	Increase access to finance for SMEs in Nigeria. 3.	Demonstrate the economic and social impact of infrastructure, SMEs and climate change finance in Nigeria.
WCSS Zenith The project is part of a short-term liquidity facility for up to US$600 million to existing IFC clients in Nigeria.  The objective of the facility is to help address an acute foreign exchange (FX or USD) liquidity shortage in the country by availing short-term loans in USD to the banks for settling their clients trade import bills and provide trade-related working capital loans to new and existing client companies.  The facility will be geared towards providing import financing for largely consumer food staples, pharmaceuticals and medicines as well as agri inputs and industrial raw materials.  Under the facility, a US$150 million loan will be made available to Zenith Bank PLC, of which US$45 million will be for IFCs own account and the remaining US$105 million will constitute mobilized funding through B loans, parallel loans and/or guarantees. Improved Access to Credit:  Due to the FX liquidity situation, the project will increase access to finance for credit-constrained enterprises to meet trade-related working capital requirements.  By directly financing the short term FX liquidity needs of local banks to support trade and foreign currency working capital finance needs, the facility will support local enterprises, including SMEs, and will have a positive impact on economic activity in Nigeria.  Job Preservation and Employment Continuation:  The facility, by contributing to bridging the FX liquidity gap, is expected to have a positive impact on job preservation in import-oriented businesses.  Financial support to corporates and SMEs is, thus, critical to employment preservation in adverse market conditions.  Hence, the facility will have a direct impact on job preservation and employment generation through the banks'' financing of private enterprises.
Diamond Agri JV IFC proposes to provide Diamond Bank PLC (Diamond Bank or the Bank) with an investment package comprising of (i) US$50 million senior loan to strengthen the Banks SME portfolio; (ii) US$20 million senior loan dedicated to grow the Banks agribusiness loan portfolio; and (iii) agribusiness Advisory Services to build capacity for the Banks agribusiness strategy (the Project). The developmental impact for the Project includes:   (i)Lending to the agribusiness sector: The project will support Diamond Bank to better assess risks associated with agribusiness; (ii)	Access to finance for SMEs: The Project will enable the Bank to ramp up lending to the sector and increase access to finance for SMEs;  (iii)Financial Inclusion: The project will generate a range of social and economic benefits, including increased rural incomes and livelihood, and increased food security; and (iv)Demonstration Effect: The Project will demonstrate the economic and social impact of agri-lending to the banking sector.
Feasibility Study - POWER GENERATION PROJECTS, through Government of Uruguay Feasibility Study - POWER GENERATION PROJECTS, through Government of Uruguay
GH12-1205.NU2G ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EXPANDED CARIBBEAN HIV/AIDS MONITORING AND EVALUATION TECHNICAL Grants
Project for the Promotion of Peace and Cohesion in Kenya by Preventing and Mitigating Electoral Conflicts Elections Bila Noma <p><span style="color: black;">The overall objective of this action is to promote peace, cohesion and political dialogue to and prevent, mitigate and manage conflicts and political and election-related conflict and violence ahead of the new electoral cycle in Kenya through support and collaboration with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and other non-state actors (NSAs)</span></p>
ExM Kenya 2022 Contract related to: ExM Kenya 2022 - Organisation of European Union Election Observation Missions in the countries which are on the priority list approved by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission
Ms President 2 This action will co-finance the production and broadcast of the second season of the popular TV Series ''Ms President''.
NCIC-Interpeace Marsabit County Peacebuilding Programme- Stabilisation Phase <p>The proposed project is aimed at urgently reducing the tensions and violence in Marsabit County, in the short and medium terms, with a focus on election-fuelled violence and the development of an infrastructure that will support peace, over a period of two years. It is Interpeace¿s belief that a long-term peacebuilding engagement is necessary to eradicate the impact of the root causes of the conflict; the proposed project will put in place the building blocks for, and identify the solutions which can lead to, the development of a longer-term programme.</p>
Support to the prevention of electoral conflict and violence in Kenya's 2022 general elections This action will support the prevention of conflict and violence ahead of, during and after the general elections with a focus on support to state and non-state infrastructures as well as on female and youth-led action, and engagement with media.
Uchaguzi Bila Balaa: Violence Free Elections in Coastal Kenya <p class="ql-align-justify">The <strong><em>overall objective </em></strong>of the action is to <em>foster collaborative and inclusive community-led prevention of election-related conflicts in Coastal Kenya</em>. The action has two interrelated objectives and corresponding outcomes, as follows:</p><ol><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Strengthen inclusive multi-stakeholder identification of and response to election-related violence risks in targeted communities</li></ol><p class="ql-align-justify">¿ &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><em>ER1.1 </em></strong>Increase capacity of civil society and community actors to peacefully identify and mitigate risks of election-related violence</p><p class="ql-align-justify">¿&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><em>ER1.2</em></strong><em> </em>Increase opportunities for community-led identification and prevention of election-related violence</p><ol><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Mitigate the impact of narratives contributing to electoral violence in targeted communities</li></ol><p class="ql-align-justify">¿&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><em>ER2.1</em> </strong>Increase the capacity of traditional and digital media to monitor and address election related hate speech and misinformation</p><p class="ql-align-justify">¿&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><em>ER2.2</em> </strong>Communities have increased access to constructive content that highlights pathways to non-violently address elections-related concerns</p>
EOM Kenya 2022 Contract related to: EOM Kenya 2022 - Organisation of European Union Election Observation Missions in the countries which are on the priority list approved by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission
Kijana Jihusishe: Youth Promoting Peaceful 2022 Elections in Kenya <p>The overall objective<strong> </strong>of the action is to contribute to the strengthening of female and male youth leadership capacities for a nonviolent, free, and inclusive 2022 electoral process in Kenya. The project will support female and male youth, including those marginalised, to have the capacity and space to engage constructively in electoral processes, governance and advocacy around cross-ethnic, issue-based politics and accountability, and locally appropriate conflict prevention and response mechanisms. </p>
Federal Trade Commission: Office of International Affairs - Protect Consumers Technical Assistance to Zambia on Consumer Protection
Coaching and assistance to the Conseil National du Patronat Burkina Faso(CNPB) DECP aims to strengthen the employers organisation CNPB so as to enable it to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. CNPB improves its lobby. Board and staff of CNPB
Coaching and assistance to the Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council  (VWEC) DECP aims to strengthen the VCCI and the VWEC so as to enable them to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. VCCI and VWEC improve their lobby. Board and staff of VCCI and VWEC
Coaching and assistance to the Conféderation Générale des Entreprises de Cote d'Ivoire (CGECI) DECP aims to strengthen the Conféderation Générale des Entreprises de Cote d'Ivoire (CGECI) of Ivorycoast so as to enable it to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. CGECI improves its lobby. Board and staff of CGECI
Coaching and assistance to the ASEAN Confederation of Employers (ACE) DECP aims to strengthen the ASEAN Confederation of Employers (ACE) so as to enable them to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and alleviating poverty. Member organisations improve their lobby Board and staff of ACE
Supporting the South Asian Forum of Employers (SAFE) DECP provides technical and financial support for the annual meeting of employers organisations of a number of sub-Himalayan countries. EOs, member of SAFE have the opportunity to discuss subjects of mutual interest and solve regional differences. Board and staff of SAFE
Funding DECP 2014-2017 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands provides a grant to the DECP which the latter employs to run a programme (the Dutch Employers Cooperation Programme (DECP) that aims at strengthening employers organisations in developing countries with the ultimate objective of improving the business climate, creating jobs and alleviating poverty.
Coaching and assistance to the Sociedad Nacional de Industrias (SNI) of Peru DECP aims to strengthen the Sociedad Nacional de Industrias (SNI) de Peru so as to enable it to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. SNI improves its lobby. Board and staff of SNI
Coaching and assistance to several Bolivian employers organisations. DECP aims to strengthen the performance of a number of Bolivian employers' organisations so as to enable them to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. Bolivian federations (EOs) improve their lobby. Board and staff of Bolivian employers' organisations
Women Empowerment through Employers Organisations (WEEO) DECP supports and finances training of women trainers from employers organisations in order to promote women entrepreneurship Promote women entrepreneurship by providing them with skills. Staff at EOs responsible for women entrepreneurship
Coaching and assisting the Association des Employeurs du Burundi (AEB) DECP supports the AEB with a view to improve their performance in the field of i.a. membership, communication and services to members AEB improves their services and communication to members Board and staff of AEB
Assistance to the East African Employers Organisation (EAEO) DECP aims to assist the EAEO in building a lobbying platform that will effectively represent the interests of employers organisations vis-a-vis the East African Community (EAC). As such the EAEO should contribute to a better business climate in the countries of the EAC with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. EAEO makes a start with building a lobbying platform. Board and staff of the EAEO
Coaching and assistance to the Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) DECP aims to strengthen the Employers Federation of Pakistan so as to enable it to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. EFP improves its lobby Board and staff of EFP
Coaching and assistance to several South East European employers organisations DECP aims to strengthen the South East European   employers organisations so as to enable them to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. EOs in that region improve their lobby Board and staff of employers organisations in Albania, Macedonia and/or Moldova
Coaching and assistance to the Asociación Nacional de Empresarios (ANDI) of Colombia in their social dilaogue activities DECP aims to strengthen the Sociedad Nacional de Empresarios (ANDI) of Colombia so as to enable it to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. ANDI improves its lobby. Board and staff of ANDI
Essentials of Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) DECP supports workshops on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for employers organisations that serve to train the trainers of OSH practices. Trainers knowledge in partner organisations has improved. Promising staff of empoyers' organisations worldwide
Coaching and assistance to the Private Sector Federation of Rwanda (PSF) DECP aims to strengthen the Private Sector Federation of Rwanda so as to enable it to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. PSF improves its lobby Board and staff of PSF
Training Employers Business Member Organisations (EBMO) DECP supports an annual Master Course for experienced staff with leadership potential from Employers Business Membership Organisations (EBMO) with a view to improving their performance. Staff members of partner organisations gain knowledge that improves their leadership skills. Promising staff of empoyers' organisations worldwide
Support to EOs worldwide in IT-based CRM and meetings on general aspects of social dialogue and skills DECP supports and finances EOs worldwide in partner countries with a helpdesk and database for Membership Management and holds preparatory meetings on skills and social dialogue Improve databases and thus efficiency towards contacting members and non members. Staff responsible for membership matters, skills development and social dialogue
Promotion of Social Dialogue based on objective data DECP supports and finances the WageIndicator Foundation in its efforts to collect objective data on wages in developing countries so as to allow employers and trade unions to base their negotiations and labour relations on objective data. Improve the collection of data thru a digital network. Staff responsible for social dialogue at EOs in East African countries
Coaching and assistance to the Mongolian Employers Federation (MONEF) DECP aims to strengthen the Mongolian Employers Federation so as to enable it to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. MONEF improves its lobby Board and staff of MONEF
Capacity building for African partner organisations DECP organises various workshops on capacity building for African partner organisations with a view to enhance their professional capacity and quality and the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviate poverty. Professional capacity and quality of African partner organisations is improved Board and staff of English speaking employers' organisations in Africa (mostly those member of EAEO
Coaching and assistance to the Indonesian Employers Organisation APINDO DECP aims to strengthen the performance of the   Indonesian employers' organisation APINDO so as to enable it to effectively lobby for a better business climate, with the ultimate objective of creating jobs and thus alleviating poverty. APINDO improves its lobby Board and staff of APINDO
Monitoring and Evaluation of Malaria Activities in the Greater Mekong Subregion U01 [Cambodia] The aim of this project is to support national malaria programmes and partners in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) to put in place a reliable evidence base that is continuously updated and used to refine and improve control strategies and mobilise resources. This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is implemented in partnership with USAID, the Mekong Malaria Programme, WHO, Thailand Bureau of Vector Borne Diseases, Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network, ACTMalaria, Monitoring and Evaluation Reference Group, MEASURE/Evaluation, and Kenan Institute Asia. (Project brief: http://www.malariaconsortium.org/resources/publications/49/monitoring-and-evaluation-of-malaria-activities-in-the-gms)  [Cambodia]