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MASSIF-P00019772-003 Lok Foundation is seeking a Capacity Development (CD) grant that will be used for TA projects with portfolio companies of their equity funds Lok Capital II (until exiting) and Capital Lok III (expected to close before end 2015). TA projects will focus on improvements of operations, governance and social / bottom of the pyramid (BoP) missions of portfolio companies.
MASSIF-P10001624-003 While growing rapidly, Vistaar is conscious of potential fraud and operational risks. Therefore, Vistaar plans to build a robust risk management framework to adequately address these risks. FMO will support Vistaar in this endeavor through the Capacity Development (CD) Program.
MASSIF-P10003038-002 Funds will be on-lent to MFIs and other social enterprises that provide essential services and products to improve the livelihoods of the Base of the Pyramid population.
MASSIF-P10003659-005 In a protracted multiple crisis context, Al Majmoua is striving to continue supporting its staff, its micro-credit clients and non-financial services’ beneficiaries. This project aims at securing Al Majmoua’s businesses continuity by means of digitization and a direct financial support to the staff of the institution. This emergency grant will allow Al Majmoua to conduct its daily business by i) renewing the subscription cost of key licences (without which a number of operating systems could not be sustained) and purchasing essential IT assets to allow for remote work of key staff and by ii) providing a financial cash assistance to the staff of the institution who have seen the value of their salary reduced by 80% and are no longer able to cover some of their basic needs.
Building Prospects-P10004381-002 DeHaat is looking to safeguard health and safety of its employees, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) and farmers while providing farmers with 360o agricultural services during this unprecedented crisis. The objective is to ensure i) the health and safety of farmers, VLEs and field employees by equipping them with proper kits, ii) health insurance inclusive of Covid-19 cover to VLEs and field employees to safeguard them against any eventuality; iii) Freight subsidy to ensure business continuity arising due to supply chain disruptions. The DeHaat model of providing end-to-end services (agri-inputs, advisory and market linkage) through technology-led value chain interventions is highly sustainable and scalable. DeHaat has demonstrated a phenomenal growth of 3-4x in recent years on Y-o-Y basis, ensuring greater income to smallholder farmers, rural entrepreneurship and job creation while remaining capital efficient.
MASSIF-P10000036-004 The objective of these funds is to extend access to finance for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises.
AEF-I-P10001729-002 FMO is providing a US$24 million senior loan and a US$20 million subordinated loan as working capital for the fuel finance. FMO is also participating with an equity stake. FMO is also the lead arranger of the European Development Finance Institution (DFI) senior debt and the subordinated debt, mobilizing a total of US$163 million from five DFIs: DEG from Germany, OFID from Austria, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Industrial Development Corp (IDC) and Emerging Africa (EAIF). A US$447 million senior finance facility with a cover from the Export Credit Insurance Corporation (ECIC) is also being arranged by Rand Merchant Bank (including capitalized ECIC premium).
MASSIF-P10002533-001 FMO and the German Development Bank (KfW) have taken a 23.14 percent equity stake in the Banja Luka MF Banka. KfW and FMO both receive an equal share of 11.57 percent.  The new shareholders will facilitate MF Banka to grow its loan portfolio and increase its outreach to Bosnian SMEs. KfW and FMO will also support MF Banka to further professionalize its organization and business.
Building Prospects-P10004430-001 FMO is offering a USD 15mln subordinated loan (non-convertible) to be financed out of the Building Prospects fund to finance part of the capex expansion plan. The investments will be related to the expansion of its packing and housing facilities, equipment & machinery and development of crops. As mentioned, the target is to further develop the land to over 4,000ha.
MASSIF-P10020054-001 The proposed transaction is a USD 20 mln NASIRA Risk Sharing Facility (RSF) with Ardshinbank. NASIRA is a financial program supported by the EU and the Dutch Government. Through its controlled risk environment, the NASIRA RSF will bolster Ardshinbank's endeavors to expand its MSME portfolio. The facility places particular emphasis on empowering Young and Women entrepreneurs by supporting their income generating business activities, thereby aligning with FMO’s goal in Reducing Inequalities. The NASIRA transaction will support Ardshinbank in achieving its strategic goal of growing its MSME customer base.
Building Prospects-P10002635-003 The funding objective is to support ZSL with the donation of extra neutral alcohol (ENA) to the Government of Zanzibar to ensure the production of sanitizers for the local community. Since COVID-19 was announced in Zanzibar and Mainland Tanzania, sanitizers and other hygiene products have been in short supply.
Building Prospects-P10003589-001 FMO will be a minority investor and intends to provide capital to the Fund to reach a desirable/sustainable size of about USD 70mln. The Fund will implement a strategy of investing in early stage companies where agricultural technologies and innovative food concepts make a difference, primarily in India and possible world-wide if the technology can be transferred outside. The future investees of the Fund will aim (i) to eliminate current deficiencies in the supply chain and (ii) to make agriculture and food industry in India more sustainable by developing appropriate technologies.
MASSIF-P10003502-001 This transaction comprises the equivalent USD 1m (+1m limit) senior unsecured debt in LCY to Thitsar Ooyin to support the institution in its future loan growth plans. Thitsar Ooyin provides loans to clients, about 74% women, in poor and remote areas of the Myanmar, a low income country.  Proceeds of loans are for livestock, production and services and the rest is for cultivation.
MASSIF-P10004317-001 The project supports youth entrepreneurs in Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon in starting and scaling their social enterprise.
MASSIF-P10003338-001 FMO has extended a US$ 4 million loan to Babban Gona via its Farmer Finance program. The investment comes from MASSIF, the financial inclusion fund that FMO manages on behalf of the Dutch government. Babban Gona will use the financing to support and expand its innovative farmer service model that has proven to increase smallholders’ yield up to 2 times, and income up to 3.5 times, the national average.
MASSIF-P10004466-002 We offer a risk sharing facility to Araratbank to support Covid-19 affected MSMEs and a MSME business loan portfolio of displaced people from conflicted areas currently living in Armenia to support their income generating business activities.
Building Prospects-P10004465-001 FMO’s investment in Fund II is from two government funds, MASSIF and Building Prospects. The objective of the investment is to continue supporting the first-time fund manager, Dolma, and assist the team in deploying capital towards impactful transactions that result in both economic and social impact.
AEF-I-P10004672-001 FMO’s investment in the Africa Renewable Energy Fund II will come from two government funds, Access to Energy Fund (“AEF”) and Building Prospects Fund (“BPF”). The funding objective is to deploy capital towards investments that deliver social and environmental benefits as well as financial returns. The AREF II investment mandate is focused on renewable energy generation in Africa, and as such the fund will play an important role in the support to the transition to clean energy as well as increasing access to energy in underserved and challenging markets. The Fund Manager has a unique blend of team skills, experience and networks allowing for a compelling proposition.
AEF-I-P10004427-003 Through this development contribution, FMO aims to support DL to build their capabilities in three interrelated areas: i) strengthening Client Protection Principles, ii) enhancing the core finance function and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) compliance and iii) improving the credit risk management.
MASSIF-P10004388-002 To support Sajida Foundation to enhance its IT Infrastructure health and people skills with external consultants.
MASSIF-P10002440-001 The Fund's objective is to support and develop small enterprises by providing access to finance and operational support from the Fund's team.
MASSIF-P10003283-001 FMO will provide a facility up to USD 8 million. The funds will be utilized to build a portfolio with long and short term loans to Arabica and Robusta coffee farmers for purposes such as farm renovation & new plantings, to cover labour costs and farm inputs.
MASSIF-P10000342-002 To support GroFin’s SGB Fund to grow its WSME portfolio and to better serve this segment by offering financial and non-financial services.
AEF-I-P10003261-001 FMO provides EUR 17.2 mln senior debt to Akuo Kita Solar. The objective of FMO’s financing is to fund the development, construction and operation of a 50 MW Solar park located near Kita.
MASSIF-P10001978-001 FMO is investing through its Capacity Development Program in Caspian's CII fund. The fund envisages having about around 20-25% of its portfolio in the agriculture and allied sectors, a relatively unknown sector for the fund manager. External expertise will therefore be needed. Furthermore, CII being a debt fund with a significant portion of debt anticipated to come from offshore, needs to build their understanding of the foreign exchange (FX) market and the ability to actively manage FX risk internally. This capacity development project will build internal capacity in these two areas by means of external consultants.
MASSIF-P10003378-001 Funding will be utilised over the next three years to provide finance for pay-as-you-go solar installations in one million homes – on top of the 500,000 already connected.
MASSIF-P10003795-001 In August 2021 US troops began withdrawing from Afghanistan, which was followed by an insurgency in the country. The ongoing insurgency has caused significant humanitarian and economic hardship which compounds other challenges that make Afghanistan one of the most fragile states in the world.  

FMO provides an emergency grant to set up offices for InFrontier Limited in Uzbekistan and UAE and relocate their team members for business continuity purposes. The grant will enable InFrontier to continue operations, safeguard the local team and support their portfolio companies.
MASSIF-P10003295-002 FMO supports a supply chain risk analysis for three different sourcing countries focused on E&S risks in the supply chain.
MASSIF-P10003664-001 Through scalable impactful business models, Indian fintech start-ups can be a powerful driver for greater financial access and inclusion. Yet early-stage entrepreneurs in India often lack the training, networks, and capital to grow. VC addresses precisely these barriers. The overall goal of the investment-readiness programs is to move early-stage companies towards growth that allows them to reach underserved communities at scale.
Building Prospects-P10003919-001 The objective of the investment is to allow the company to continue its expansion of its Pay-As-You-Go Business in SSA. The proceeds of the funds will primarily be used to fund the acquisition of inventory and the general scale-up of the business. The facility increase of USD5mln (split 50/50 between AEF and Building Prospects) will come on top of the existing USD10.75mln (in LCY) facility with the company.
MASSIF-P10003600-002 The project supports the ongoing response efforts by BRAC Uganda and its partners to address the immediate challenges and the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda regarding i) community sensitisation and health awareness-raising, ii) enhancing communication channels for client engagement, and iii) delivering training to staff on prevention and control, delinquency collection and business recovery management, as well as training on financial literacy to clients.
MASSIF-P10004388-001 The proposed funding is a senior unsecured facility of USD 7.5 million, with a tenor of 5 years (1-year grace) from MASSIF. The loan will be used to finance Sajida’s microfinance portfolio.
MASSIF-P10001670-004 The project aims to support the customer's investee companies with PPE, awareness raising and community engagement.
MASSIF-P10004493-001 FMO’s loan of USD 4mln is dedicated to financing micro clients and water, sanitation and hygiene (green) projects, thereby contributing to decent work and economic growth activities and supporting climate action.
MASSIF-P10004110-001 The funding objective is to support Gazelle in vetting its investees by co-funding a Technical Assistance facility together with Triple Jump, called the Business Development Support Facility (“BDS Facility”). This BDS Facility funds three financial products, being i) fund-wide support projects, ii) zero interest loans and iii) grants. Prospect portfolio companies and portfolio companies, depending on their size and revenues will receive a zero-interest loan or a TA-grant (only for PCs).
MASSIF-P10002246-001 RTF has set out an ambitious growth strategy. Our new loan enables the company to pursue this strategy, being ensured of a more diversified and stable funder base.
MASSIF-P10003306-001 Farmer productivity improvement through good agricultural practices and judicious use of inputs requires a combination of access to impact-oriented financing, good business models from agribusiness companies, and the correct infrastructure and capacity to ensure outreach and scalability. This project aims to address these needs.
MASSIF-P00019885-014 The aim of the project is to convene Fintech CEOs in order to facilitate knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer towards improving the business models and success potential of emerging market fintechs.
MASSIF-P10004870-002 The funding objective is to strengthen Nomanini’s Corporate Governance by enabling the company to appoint an Independent Director as Chairperson.
MASSIF-P10001381-001 The funding is a USD 5 million participation from MASSIF, which makes up 14.68% of the total fund size. The life of the fund is 8 years with two possibilities of a two-year extension. Fortaleza is keen on including commercially oriented investors such as FMO in their funds. All participants are allowed to invest up to 50% of the total fund size.
MASSIF-P10002176-001 FMO provided a US$10 million senior loan to Machu Picchu Foods. These funds will be used for capex investment and working capital (US$8 million) and for the financing of farmers (US$2 million).
MASSIF-P00018142-008 FAMA will use the new capital to reach more clients in underserved areas, deliver a broader suite of financial services, and develop savings programs. It also plans to create its own agent network and online banking platform, establish an e-wallet service, and provide financial education to its clients.
AEF-I-P10003148-001 The objective is to finance 50 percent of the feasibility study. The target of the feasibility study is to assess the bankability, technical feasibility and E&S impact of the river-based hydro stations. The study will determine the location(s) of the first two hydro's out of 5 potential locations.
MASSIF-P10003124-001 Our funding equivalent of USD 3 million in LCY will be fully used to provide micro loans to women with limited or no access to capital  in the (semi) urban areas in Myanmar. The impact of the project is significant, given that this is one of the first long-term debt products provided to the financial sector in a highly underserved market.
AEF-I-P10004806-001 The EARF aims to address two main barriers: (1) offer liquidity to preserve and support the access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all and (2) help stabilize the energy access sector by providing security for local clean energy jobs.
AEF-I-P10004323-002 After an initial loan facility of USD 1mln in 2019, FMO will provide another USD 1mln alongside the existing investors: EDFI ElectriFi, Engie RDE and Co Capital, as well as new investors: Chroma and Blink CV. This financing will enable the company to continue its scale up and international expansion principally in Kenya. This financing might be converted into equity in the next capital increase within the next 12-24 months.
MASSIF-P10004465-001 FMO’s investment in Fund II is from two government funds, MASSIF and Building Prospects. The objective of the investment is to continue supporting the first-time fund manager, Dolma, and assist the team in deploying capital towards impactful transactions that result in both economic and social impact.
MASSIF-P10003911-001 The funding objective is to support KYP to roll out its digital plot creation technology and further develop products that link plot data to geo-data and make plot-data relevant for service providers such as plantation managers, agri input suppliers, banks, and insurance companies.
MASSIF-P10001326-004 The grant will support 21 GP investees with Lean Data. Lean Data is a low-cost impact evaluation methodology based on standardized surveys to get feedback directly from end-clients.
MASSIF-P10004490-001 FMO is already providing a 5-year mezzanine loan of USD 5 million to enable financial inclusion of the underserved MSMEs. Upon reaching the final close of the Fund, Lendable reached out to FMO to increase its exposure in the fund with an additional USD 5mln so that it can attract some additional investors and reach the targeted size of USD 100 mln.
MASSIF-P10002600-001 The objective of the Capacity Development funding of EUR 40,000 is to support the company in the following areas: Financial controls, Corporate Development management, Information Technology, Knowledge management and ESMS.
Building Prospects-P10014597-001 FMO, through BP, will provide a repayable development contribution (RDC) to CI to set up the Climate Smart Forestry Program (CSF-P). The CSF-P aims to incentivize forest conservation through generating carbon credits by i) reduced impact logging and ii) ecosystem services in the forests by local communities in Suriname. The benefits of the carbon credits will be split between the local communities, the concessionaires, the initial investors (including FMO/BP) and the Surinamese government as owner of the forest land.
MASSIF-P10000624-002 The capacity development funding will be used for LeapFrog Labs that undertake activities to promote Client Protection Principles in micro-insurance. The Client Protection Principles establish the minimum standards that clients should expect to receive when doing business with a microfinance institution.
MASSIF-P10002437-001 This investment represents a follow-on investment in an existing FMO investee. Since converting into a Permanent Capital Vehicle, Maris has grown its portfolio well, and exhibited stable financial performance amid tough macroeconomic conditions in many of its markets. The Company is now embarking on a capital raise which will allow it to continue its upward trajectory both in terms of financial performance as well as impact given the Company’s exposure is in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The Company is seeking a total amount of USD50-60m in its capital raise, which will be used to make new investments as well as invest in expansion of some existing portfolio companies. FMO will invest up to a 19% shareholding in the Company following the capital raise.
AEF-I-P10000563-003 The project’s aim is to support the client in expanding the humanitarian efforts they have extended to the community  by a) providing adequate and reusable medical protection equipment to 1500 health professionals serving the clinics in the Rivas community, b) providing 40,000 people from the community with cleaning supplies and face masks and c) implementing a communication campaign within the community regarding the implementation of preventive measure.
Building Prospects-P10004692-001 With FMO’s financing, MTP aims to further expand its plantation area and to establish an integrated saw log, veneer and chipping mill.
U.S. Department of Defense, Institutional Capacity Building Programs: Defense Institution Reform Initiative Mali - Defense Management Integration #8. Establish future coordination support on overall Malian strategy and the five-year plan Loi dOrientation et Programmation Militaire (LOPM) implementation. Discuss the status of work that was conducted between March and July 2019 by the group outside of ISG participation due to the LOPM focused pause. Restart the effort on the development of Job Descriptions to further advance this process. Meet with Malian Senior Leadership to initiate the FA1 JCAP review and explain the aim of the review.
U.S. Department of Defense, Institutional Capacity Building Programs: Africa Center for Strategic Studies Activity 2019-08 CT STRATEGIC APPROACHES. Mali National Gendarmerie
Global Train and Equip Program - GSIGN Counter Violent Extremist Organizations (CVEO) Expansion To conduct or support programs providing training and equipment to national security forces of foreign countries for the purpose of building capacity of partner nations. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) provides program management. Country teams work through DoD geographic Combatant Commands (COCOMs).
U.S. Department of Defense, Institutional Capacity Building Programs: Institute for Security Governance - Mali - Defense Management Integration #1 & Steering Committee Institutional Capacity Building (ICB). Ministry of Defense
U.S. Department of Defense, Institutional Capacity Building Programs: RC & O+M - GCMC - GCMC - MLI - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT COURSE (ELEC) - GCMC - 342 - RC & O+M - GCMC - FY20Q2 Institutional Capacity Building (ICB). Mali Ministry of Defense
U.S. Department of Defense, Institutional Capacity Building Programs: Defense Institution Reform Initiative Mali - Defense Management Integration #9. Meet with the MDAC/EMGA Standing WG on Strategy and Planning and the members of the established NSC (In large part consisting of the NPS graduates). Meet with MG Dao, GEN Diallo (Malis National Security Advisor) and senior Malian leadership to solicit guidance and report progress.Continue engaging with representatives of all the FAMa elements to continue the development of Job Descriptions. Continue engaging with representatives of all the FAMa elements on the development of the Training Management Strategy and Policy, focused on the Logistics functions (Joint HRM and Logistics project that will be also discussed in the Logistics LOE). Restart the work on the development of Career paths within the MDAC and the FAMa.
U.S. Department of Defense, Institutional Capacity Building Programs: Africa Center for Strategic Studies Activity 2019-08 National Security Strategy Development: East and North Africa. Mali Office of the President
Humanitarian and Civic Assistance - Veterinary Humanitarian and Civic Assistance - Veterinary. Koulikoro Veterinary Readiness Tng. The program is run through the Department of Defense's Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster and Civic Aid (OHDCA).
U.S. Department of Defense, Institutional Capacity Building Programs: Africa Center for Strategic Studies Activity 2019-08 CT STRATEGIC APPROACHES. National Police
U.S. Department of Defense, Institutional Capacity Building Programs: RC & O+M - GCMC - GCMC - MLI - SEMINAR ON REGIONAL SECURITY (SRS) - GCMC - 342 - RC & O+M - GCMC - FY20Q2 Institutional Capacity Building (ICB). Mali Ministry of Defense
U.S. Department of Defense, Institutional Capacity Building Programs: DIRI - ISG - MLI - Mali - Defense Management Integration #2 - ISG - 332b - DIRI - FY20Q2 Institutional Capacity Building (ICB). Malian Armed Forces