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Strengthening Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods Project  in Sierra Leone This project will work towards improving food security and supporting livelihood recovery for extremely poor households affected by Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Koinadugu, Port Loko and Western Rural areas, by responding to emerging needs in food security, livelihoods, protection and gender justice. Addressing technical needs in crop production through increase agricultural extension services, provision of quality inputs for production to farmers and supporting post harvest management..  Capacity building of women organisation and supporting women groups to improve and diversify livelihood option to increase income. Pilot community social safety net programme of food loan and advocate for a national wide social safety net programme that support the most vulnerable people.
Expanding Water and Sanitation in Urban Freetown The project will cover management costs of running the Consortium, through the Consortium Coordination Unit (including relevant staff) and the transfer of funds to the Consortium partners to delivery projects, excluding Oxfam which has a separate project.  The project will carry out specific activities on capacity building and advocacy, oversee annual project audits, evaluations and reviews which would focus on gender, monitoring, evaluation and Learning, and general public health sessions, as well as oversee the transfer of funds to Consortium agencies from time to time.
Diversifying and Boosting Crop production in Sierra Leone The project will be implemented in 7 districts:  Koinadugu, Bombali, Kono, Portloko, Moyamba, Bo, Kailahun. Farmers in the targeted areas will be trained in basic crop husbandry practices and supported to adopt an array of site -specific natural resource management. Identification of current varieties and production practices of five target commodities, market research of the target crops, including value chain and market opportunities. Build capacity of farmers for the introduction of Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute tested and approved high yielding crop varieties and improved vegetable materials. Capacity Building of Farmer Based Organisations by strengthening their organisational capacities, leadership skills and sector linkages, Research and experimental knowledge in agriculture. Mobilisation and selection of existing and new farmers based organisations through Community Meetings involving farmers especially women and youth (mainly farmers based organisations (FBOs). We'll be working with 2 key implementing partners in coordination and support from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Ministry of Agriculture and private sector in terms of policy and technical expertise.  The project is aiming to reach over 2000 people and hopefully the main objective:  enhancing food security through improved food farming techniques adaptable to climate change (CC), increased market access and local entrepreneurship,  will be achieved by FY 24
Emergency Response Ebola Outbreak - Port Loko, Northern Province, Sierra Leone To increase public awareness of Ebola Virus Disease in order to reduce the factors for its transmission in Port Loko. To support MoHS and District Health Management Teams (DHMT) with sensitisation, early case detection and referral system as well as with material for infection control (eg. gloves, aprons, rubber boots, face masks). To support MoW at district level with national Ebola response plan in the identified gaps focused in WASH related activities, facilities and consumables like chlorine at community level as well as for the isolation centres in Port Loko.
Sierra Leone Cholera Oxfam GB is responding to an ongoing cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone, with a focus on Freetown, the capital, and two rural districts namely Tonkolili and Koinadugu. The cholera response programme set up for 4 months from August to November 2012 will target at least 450,000 people (approximately 98,575 households) with integrated public health activities in water and cholera focused hygiene messages.
Improved Local Governance for Sustained - Equitable WASH delivery, Sierra Leone This project contributes to increased access to quality water and sanitation facilities in Koinadugu district by enhancing the capacity and leadership of councils and devolved ministries to ensure good WASH governance practices and delivery of WASH facilities that provides and sustains equal access to quality WASH services. The project will be implemented by OGB in partnership with Koinadugu District Council and will reach up to 230,000 beneficiaries.  The project is funded for 75% with resources from EC and for 25% with OGB's own resources.
Improving the Health of Koinadugu Communities thru Equitable WaSH Delivery To contribute to the improved health status of men, women, and children in Koinadugu District by 2016 by strengthening the Koinadugu District Council's capacity to deliver sustainable and equitable WASH services and respond to the needs of its constituents.  To promote sustainable improvements in health outcomes linked to water -sanitation and hygiene related diseases (malaria, ARIs, and diarrhea) it is essential to ensure that there is effective and responsive WASH sector led by the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL).
Economic Social Justice Programme in Sierra Leone Formally recognised spaces for dialogue and consultation between rights holders and duty bearers to influence planning, budget development and to receive regular updates created and institutionalised in Kono district  and at national level. Empowered citizens groups engaging and demanding their rights and enjoying access to plans and budgets in relation to national and natural resource management.
Expanding Urban Access to Water and Sanitation  in Freetown Phase 3 The project is part of PIP1014  - INGO Urban WASH Consortium in Freetown and will be implemented in ten city sections. Construction of Water supply gravity flow system,boreholes and solar water purification systems; Sanitation component includes three public latrines, four school latrines and 80m of drainage; Hygiene promotion component comprises of public health campaign, promotion of hygiene in the community and schools; Community WASH services management capacity will be built; Public health emergencies preparedness activities will be implemented; Joint Advocacy around WASH  will be conducted for improved policy and maximized impact. In addition,a compendium of good practices and lessons learnt on Freetown WASH Consortium (FWC) WASH activities will be done to create a knowledge box to support learning useful for future WASH interventions
Soziale inclusive Entwicklung für Menschen mit Behinderungen in Bhutan Socially Inclusive Development for Persons with Disabilities in Bhutan Soziale inclusive Entwicklung für Menschen mit Behinderungen in Bhutan Socially Inclusive Development for Persons with Disabilities in Bhutan Soziale inclusive Entwicklung für Menschen mit Behinderungen in Bhutan Socially Inclusive Development for Persons with Disabilities in Bhutan
Stärkung und Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderung in Bhutan Empowering and engaging People with Disabilities in Bhutan Stärkung und Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderung in Bhutan Empowering and engaging People with Disabilities in Bhutan Stärkung und Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderung in Bhutan Empowering and engaging People with Disabilities in Bhutan
Building and Strengthening Microfinance in Bhutan Aufbau und Stärkung des Mikrofinanzsektors in Bhutan (Weiterführung des regionalen Mikrofinanzprojekt Himalaya in Bhutan) In Bhutan, the supply of microfinance services is increased and strengthened the financial ability of the consumer of microfinance services. Low-income households are to be strengthened with the help of financial literacy and capable of autonomous financial Enscheidungen In Buthan wird das Angebot von Mikrofinanzdienstleistungen erhöht und die finanzwirtschaftlichen Fähigkeit der Nachfrager von Mikrofinanzdienstleistungen gestärkt. Einkommensschwache Haushalte sollen mit Hilfe finanzieller Grundbildung gestärkt und zu eigenverantwortlichen finanziellen Enscheidungen befähigt werden. In Bhutan, the supply of microfinance services is increased and strengthened the financial ability of the consumer of microfinance services. Low-income households are to be strengthened with the help of financial literacy and capable of autonomous financial Enscheidungen In Buthan wird das Angebot von Mikrofinanzdienstleistungen erhöht und die finanzwirtschaftlichen Fähigkeit der Nachfrager von Mikrofinanzdienstleistungen gestärkt. Einkommensschwache Haushalte sollen mit Hilfe finanzieller Grundbildung gestärkt und zu eigenverantwortlichen finanziellen Enscheidungen befähigt werden.
Sparkassenstiftung für internationale Kooperation Ländliche Entwicklung Bhutan Savings Bank Foundation for International Cooperation Rural Development Bhutan Stärkung des Agrarsektors und die Förderung der ländlichen Entwicklung in Bhutan durch das Angebot von adäquaten Finanzdienstleistungen unter Berücksichtigung von neuen Technologien um der Bevölkerung und den landwirtschaftlichen Betrieben stabile Einnahmen zu gewährleisten. Strengthening the agricultural sector and promoting rural development in Bhutan by providing adequate financial services, taking into account new technologies to provide stable revenue for the population and farms. Ensure. Stärkung des Agrarsektors und die Förderung der ländlichen Entwicklung in Bhutan durch das Angebot von adäquaten Finanzdienstleistungen unter Berücksichtigung von neuen Technologien um der Bevölkerung und den landwirtschaftlichen Betrieben stabile Einnahmen zu gewährleisten. Strengthening the agricultural sector and promoting rural development in Bhutan by providing adequate financial services, taking into account new technologies to provide stable revenue for the population and farms. Ensure.
Eastern Caribbean Home Mortgage Bank Please find attached SPI for Eastern Caribbean Home Mortgage Bank      	SUMMARY OF PROJECT INFORMATION (SPI)     Project Name			Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines - Eastern Caribbean Home Mortgage Bank (ECHMB).    Region				Latin America and the Caribbean    Sector				Finance    Project No.			003783    Projected Board Date	May 18, 1995    Company Name			Eastern Caribbean Home Mortgage Bank    Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	The project''s technical partners are ECCB and the Home Mortgage Bank of Trinidad and Tobago ("HMB").  ECCB is the central bank of its eight member territories, responsible for the issuance of the regional currency, the Eastern Caribbean Dollar, and the establishment of monetary policy.  HMB was established in 1986 as a secondary mortgage bank to mobilize private savings for mortgage loan refinancing in Trinidad and Tobago.  IFC is a 10% shareholder in HMB.    Project Cost including proposed IFC investment    	EC$10 million (US$3,703,704 million equivalent) including proposed IFC investment of EC$1 million (US$370,370 equivalent)    Location of project and Description of site    	ECHMB will be located at the headquarters of the ECCB in St. Kitts.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The project involves the establishment of ECHMB, an independent, privately-managed financial institution, primarily to purchase new and existing residential mortgage loans from mostly private mortgage originating institutions located in the member territories of the ECCB.    Environmental Categories and Issues    	This is a category C project according to IFC''s environmental review procedure.  No further environmental review is required.    Date SPI sent to PIC		April 20, 1995    For additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit - telephone (202) 473-7711 - facsimile: (202) 676-0365.
InterEnergy Holdings Inc. InterEnergy Holdings (the Company or IEH) is one of the largest private sector power players in the Dominican Republic (DR), commanding approximately 1,000MW generation capacity through its indirect interest in three operating companies. IFCs investment will come in parallel to a proposed equity investment on similar terms by the IFC African, Latin American and Caribbean Fund (ALAC or the ALAC Fund), managed by the IFC Asset Management Company (AMC). Together, these equity contributions will support the Companys expansion of its existing businesses and new possible power and energy sector investments. It will focus on renewable energy development and natural gas diversification, while not excluding other selective opportunities in the electricity sector in the Caribbean and Latin America, such as Haiti.   Pipeline projects include (i) a flagship LNG terminal and gas pipelines network in the DR: (ii) an expansion of the companys existing portfolio of renewable energy projects in the DR, including solar and wind power; (iii) an expansion of its generation park focused on gas-fired capacity; (iv) a transmission line interconnecting the DR with Haitis power grid; and (v) acquisition of certain power assets in the region to diversify the Companys geographic exposure. Development impact from the proposed IFC/ALAC equity investment is manifold. The Company is among the few domestic/regionally based IPP companies in the Caribbean region and considers "high developmental impact" synonymous with "long-term commercial success" as its core strategy. IEH through BEL invested in the sector when others were exiting, and has successfully turned around then-problematic companies (e.g. EGE Haina and CESPM) or started out distribution utilities in remote places where there was no electricity supply to support tourism development (e.g. CEPM and CEB) Thus, the Company''s  success is hoped to help catalyze more generation investments and companies following a similar long-term developmental perspective in the DR and the region. The projects within the pipeline, if successful, could alter the energy map of the DR region with a profoundly positive economic impact - a significant reduction in electricity generation costs and an alleviation of balance of payment problems.
Sagicor Financial Corporation Sagicor Financial Corporation (SFC or the Company) is one of the largest local insurers operating in the Caribbean region, with total assets of $4.9 billion and total equity of $744 million as of September 30, 2010. Its origins date back to 1840, when the Barbados Mutual Life Assurance Society (BMLAS) was founded. In 2002, BMLAS demutualised with support of its policyholders and the SFC Group was formed as a publicly-listed holding company. Today, the SFC Group offers life, health, P&C insurance, as well as annuities, pensions and mutual fund products in 22 countries throughout the Caribbean, the U.S. and the U.K.  The SFC Group is the number one provider of individual and group life and health insurance in Barbados, Jamaica and the East Caribbean region, and a significant provider in the Trinidad and Tobago market.  As of year-end 2009, operations in the Caribbean contributed two-thirds of the revenues of the group, while U.S. and U.K. operations combined contributed one third of the total group revenue.  A.M. Best rates SFC''s main Life and P&C subsidiaries as A- (Excellent), placing them in the top quartile of global peers in terms of financial strength.  The proposed project consists of an IFC investment package of up to $100 million in the form of common and preferred shares of the Company.  The proposed investment will be used to secure additional funds for general corporate purposes and to pursue the Companys ongoing growth and expansion strategies in the region. With the financial and institutional backing of the IFC, the Company is expected to strengthen its position in the market as a leading indigenous insurance company and to bolster its prospects for further expansion, while at the same time consolidating and strengthening its life insurance operations.   In addition, by investing in SFC and, consequently, the local insurance markets, IFC can also play a critical role in driving more widespread access to financial and insurance services, as well as in developing the local capital markets.
Portland Carib 2 The project entails an IFC equity investment of up to $20 million in Portland Caribbean Fund II (PCF II or the Fund), a 10-year closed-end fund that seeks to raise $200-300 million to invest in 6-10 companies in various sectors (financial services, infrastructure/energy, ICT, agribusiness, consumer-oriented/retail, health care and property) predominantly in the Caribbean (though Fund may invest up to 20% in adjacent countries, i.e. Central America or Colombia). (i) Private sector development: Fund will improve local companies' competitiveness by providing equity capital and management advice and by adding value through capacity building and ESG improvements (ii) Economic growth and Job creation: Fund will invest in high-growth companies that will create new employment opportunities at a higher rate than national averages, thereby contributing to economic development end employment  (iii) Regional integration: Fund will support platform companies seeking to roll out their products and services across neighboring countries. Strategy to build 'regional champions' that will achieve sufficient scale to compete against multinational competitors and access international capital markets
DARP Adamantine The proposed project establishes an IFC Distressed Asset Relief Program (DARP) investment platform in the Caribbean and Central America to support the acquisition and resolution of non-performing loan (NPL) portfolios alongside of Proyectos Adamantine (the Sponsor), a Mexican servicer. The NPL portfolios will include mortgage and consumer loans. The project will provide a banks with an integral solution to the resolution of its NPLs by providing a programmatic approach to offloading these assets from their balance sheet through a market-based mechanism.  The result will be improved liquidity to devote resources towards originating new transactions, thus increasing the credit offer. The proposed project presents IFC not only a real opportunity for an attractive return, but also the possibility of a significant development impact. Through this transaction, IFC will support the first step in establishing a platform for the resolution of non-performing loans in the Caribbean and Central America.    As financial institutions in the region increase the sale of their NPLs to independent private investors, the transparency of those institutions balance sheets should improve as these NPLs would be priced by the market. The successful implementation of the Project could foster interest of other investors, which could eventually lead to the development of the DA market in the regions.   IFC''s involvement in this program, coupled with a strong package of workout guidelines, would allow it to act positively in the market place by setting an example of a distressed asset resolution mechanism, which could promote best practice in local financial markets.
DECL Project Digicel is a provider of mobile telephone services which entered the Jamaican market in early 2001.  Since then, the Company has succeeded in attracting in excess of 700,000 subscribers, distinguishing itself from the incumbent provider through rates as well as superior quality, functionality, and service.    The currently proposed Project aims to finance Digicels expansion into five islands in the Eastern Caribbean:  St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenada, Aruba and Barbados.  The introduction of Digicel to these markets is expected to have the same positive effects to mobile phone coverage, quality and rates as in Jamaica.  IFC will not finance Digicels operations in Aruba since this island is territory of the Netherlands, an IFC Donor.  In addition, IFC will not finance Digicels operations in St. Vincent unless it becomes an IFC member.
GLA-PoV-Cameroon Cameroon boasts a huge variety of flora and fauna, spread over about 20 million hectares of tropical rainforest. About four million people live in and around these forests, including a large percentage of indigenous people such as the Baka and Bagyeli. The forest is part of the second largest rainforest in the world, through which the great Congo River flows. It plays a key role in combating dangerous climate change.

But the forests in Cameroon are under severe threat. Investments in logging, industrial agriculture and mining are increasing as well as deforestation. By 2020, Cameroon lost 100,000one hundred thousand hectares of rainforest. Land rights of indigenous and local communities are not formally recognized. Land grabbing and other human rights violations by large corporations in the timber or agriculture sectors are commonplace. Forest activists who stand up for these rights are subject to intimidation, threats or violence. Over the past five years we have put a halt to new plantations and logging permits. For example, the Ebo forest was protected from logging, saving 130 hectares of rainforest. In the coming years, Cameroon’s GLA program aims to increase and strengthen the influence and rights of indigenous peoples and local communities. We advocate for a methodology to represent them in corporate and political processes that deal with land and natural resources. The base is proper monitoring by local forest-, and human rights activists to document violations. On top of this, we will continue to campaign nationally and internationally for greater recognition and protection for indigenous and local people, and engage in resistance or use grievance procedures for redress in cases of (human) rights violations and deforestation.
GLA-PoV-SDI The Green Livelihoods Alliance (2021 - 2025) is an alliance of Gaia Amazonas, IUCN NL, Milieudefensie, NTFP-EP, SDI and Tropenbos International, with Fern and WECF as technical partners. The Green Livelihoods Alliance (GLA) aims to ensure that tropical forests and forest landscapes are sustainably and inclusively governed to mitigate and adapt to climate change, fulfil human rights and safeguard local livelihoods. In twelve countries in South America, Africa and Asia, as well as internationally, the Alliance works with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) and social movements to: - increase the participation of IPLCs in policy and decision-making regarding land rights and forest governance - strengthen lobby and advocacy to hold governments and industries accountable for deforestation and human rights violations. A crucial prerequisite is to ensure the operational space and security of IPLC leaders, CSO activists, women’s rights and environmental and human rights defenders (EHRDs).