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Supp Fin Fac The project involves the establishment of a supplier finance credit facility (SFF) of approximately $15.0 million funded by IFC, BP (on behalf of Joint-Venturers) and Micro Finance Bank of Azerbaijan (the Bank, or MFBA) (collectively the "partners" and each a "partner") to provide financing to small and medium sized contractors to BP and its affiliates in Azerbaijan. The project aims to help BP and its venturers increase local content by expanding the participation of local Azeri enterprises in the supply chain. IFC is expected to take up to 40% of the facilitys risk or $6.0 million.  It is expected that BP and MFBA will take up the 40% and 20% respectively.  The SFF will draw on lessons learned from a 2006 pilot phase that was funded through grants from the partners. First, the project would increase local content in the oil and gas supply chain by strengthening the local oil servicing sub-sector in line with BPs target to double its local spend to $500m per annum by 2010. The oil and gas industry is the most important sector in the country and expanded participation of local businesses in the sector would support job creation and acquisition of technical skills. The project would also encourage the local banking industry in the development of new products and customer segments.
UniBank MSME The proposed project will support UniBank, an existing client for IFC, in providing access to finance for MSMEs operating in Azerbaijan. The project consists of a senior loan of up to US$10 million. The proposed project will have a high development impact. The project is expected to have the following development impacts: (i) increase access to finance for MSMEs; (ii) improve corporate governance and (iii) deposit mobilization.
MFBA -A Loan II The proposed project would consist of a 5-year senior loan of up to $15.0 million to Micro Finance Bank of Azerbaijan (MFBA or the Bank). The investment is intended to support the Banks strong growth in Azerbaijans microfinance segment by providing long-term funding and thus, increasing the access to affordable finance for micro and small entrepreneurs. The proposed project will support the growth of a leading microfinance institution providing access to credit for the micro and small enterprises in Azerbaijan, thus contributing to the poverty reduction and employment creation.  Being a subsequent investment in a successful microfinance bank, the project would be a demonstration of IFCs support to sustainable microfinance institutions.  Furthermore, the funding would increase MFBAs outreach to the underserviced rural regions and agribusiness entrepreneurs.
AGB Subdebt The proposed transaction consists of a subordinated loan of up to $15.0 million to Azerigazbank Open Joint-Stock Company (AGB or the Bank).  The proposed loan will qualify as Tier II capital. The investment is intended to support the Banks growth in retail and SME segments by expanding its capital base and lengthening the maturity of its liabilities. The proposed project is a follow-on transaction which builds on IFCs existing long-term relationship with AGB. IFC provided three senior loans to AGB for funding the Banks SME lending and leasing operations in 1998, 2003 and 2006.  Also, in June 2006, IFC acquired a 17.5% stake in AGBs capital.  The debt and equity investments are coupled by an ongoing advisory service program intended to strengthen AGBs institutional capacity and to improve the Banks operations in key areas. The Bank also participated in IFCs Corporate Governance Pilot Project in Azerbaijan. By providing multifaceted support through investments and advisory service, IFC is supporting AGB to grow as a key market player in Azerbaijan. The successful implementation of this project will: 

- promote SME lending in the economy; 
- develop financial intermediation by increasing the kind of products and services available in the market; and 
- underpin the overall growth in the economy, as higher loan volumes will benefit customers, suppliers and new entrants.
AzerDemiryolBank The proposed transaction with Azerdemiryolbank Joint-Stock Bank (ADB or the Bank) consists of a total debt investment of $10.0 million with the following breakdown:   - A seven-year senior loan of $5.0 million to support the Banks mortgage program;  - A five-year senior loan of $5.0 million to finance the Banks leasing projects with small and medium enterprises.  The mortgage financing component of the project would be the second transaction under the IFCs Azerbaijan Housing Finance Program (the Housing Program), while the leasing financing component of the project would be a part of IFCs Central Asia Leasing Facility (the Leasing Facility). The Housing Program and the Leasing Facility are designed by IFC to facilitate the development of Azerbaijans housing and leasing sectors by providing long-term funding to selected commercial banks as well as advisory services to the participating banks and key market players.  In addition, IFC would also consider including the Bank in the IFC''s Global Trade Finance Program. IFCs investment is expected to have a high developmental impact in the following areas:  - Development of Azerbaijans housing finance and leasing sectors:  Consistent with the IFCs strategy, the project presents the opportunity to promote the development of the housing finance and leasing markets in Azerbaijan by: providing the much needed long-term funding to the banking system; raising the credit underwriting standards in accordance with the best industry practices; increasing standardization of mortgage and leasing products.   - Increased Access to Funding:   By providing long term funding, the project will also increase the affordability of home purchase, thus promoting home ownership in the country, as well as providing financing for houses renovation. Furthermore, by developing the mortgage market in Azerbaijan, the project is expected to lower the cost of mortgage loans over the short to medium term. By funding the Banks leasing operations. the project is also expected to diversify the funding options available to small and medium enterprises.  - Strengthening of the Financial Sector:   The successful implementation of this project will develop financial intermediation by increasing the range of products and services available in the market.  - Demonstration Effect:   IFCs involvement will help bring credibility to the countrys growing mortgage finance and leasing sectors and will facilitate attracting long-term funding from other sources.
BOP Respublika The investment is an up to US$40 million equivalent financing package to Bank Respublika (Respublika or the Bank) to support its lending to MSMEs, including at least 50% of the loan proceeds earmarked for on-lending to women-owned MSMEs (W-MSMEs) (the Project). IFCs own account loan exposure will be up to US$20 million equivalent in the form of an Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)-linked loan and/or will be denominated in USD. The Project aims mobilizing B loan(s). Financing structure: IFC will provide Respublika with a 4-year funding, not readily available in the market and scarce since the outbreak of the pandemic. IFC will also mobilize financing from investors to help the Bank diversify its funding sources.
Non-financial additionality: IFC will aim to support the Bank in developing its open API strategy to enable it to generate new revenues and gain efficiency.
Microfinance Bank Azerbaijan The project will establish a specialized financial institution providing credit and other financial services on commercial terms to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Azerbaijan.  The Micro Finance Bank of Azerbaijan (MFBA) will have initial equity capital of US$5.0 million equivalent.     IFC''s investment in MFBA is expected to yield a strong developmental impact -- in terms of business growth, employment generation, confidence-building in the banking sector, and the introduction of commercially-oriented microfinance techniques to Azerbaijan.  The establishment of a professionally-managed, reputable bank in Azerbaijan is particularly important in light of the weakness of Azerbaijan''s private banks and public lack of confidence in the banking system.  In addition to poverty reduction and related impact within the MSE target group, IFC''s involvement in MFBA is also expected to:     Encourage replication of commercially-oriented IFIs in the market and downscaling by existing commercial banks to serve SMEs;   Generate spill-over benefits in the form of trained managers and employees available to other local FIs; and,   Mobilize SME savings, although this will not be the bank''s initial focus.     IFC initiated this project in 1999 as the result of a promotion mission to Azerbaijan and has been the lead institution in developing this transaction, including fostering dialogue with the Government of Azerbaijan and the Azeri Association of Private Banks, securing approval in principle for MFBA with the National (Central) Bank of Azerbaijan (NBA), identifying financial investors, and managing preliminary legal due diligence.  IFC is also providing advice to NBA to strengthen the legal and regulatory environment for SME and microfinance lending.
Bank Respublika Respublika Bank (Respublika or the Bank) of is one of the leading private and independent banks in Azerbaijan providing services primarily to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), local entrepreneurs and individuals. Respublika was established in 1992 as a private commercial joint-stock bank.  Since 2002, the Bank has made a strategic decision aimed at aggressive growth and cooperation with international institutions. Respublika is ranked among the top ten banks in Azerbaijan in terms of assets, size of loan portfolio, deposits and profitability. The Bank is managed by a new dynamic management team.  Its longer term strategy is focused on becoming a leader in SMEs and retail business with an extensive branch network and a stable customer base.  To support the Banks growth, IFC is considering investment in Respublika. The proposed transaction consists of:   - a senior loan of up to $4.5 million, and - an equity investment of up to $1.5 million.  The proposed loan will have a maturity of five years with a two year grace period for principal repayment and will be used to on-lend to SMEs.  The investment will be supplemented by technical assistance to contribute to the institutional capacity building of the Bank and improve such areas as corporate governance, risk management and internal audit. The proposed project is expected to have development impact on the financial and SMEs sectors in Azerbaijan. The project would strengthen the financial position and corporate governance of the Bank, enabling it to meet the demand for SMEs funding and thus, increasing the competition in the SME lending/leasing market, contributing to development of non-oil sector and economic growth.
Right Here, Right Now 2 Right Here Right Now 2 (RHRN2) builds on the successes of its predecessor Right Here Right Now (2016-2020) funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The new partnership, RHRN2 (2021-2025) consists of consortium partners Rutgers (lead), AMPF, ARROW, CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality, RHU, and RNW Media, and technical partners Dance4Life and IPPF AR.

The strategic objective of RHRN2 is for young people in all their diversity to enjoy their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in gender-just societies. By placing young people at the forefront of the partnership, RHRN2 seeks:

• to increase public support for SRHR;

• to improve policies and laws; and

• to strengthen civil society.

CHOICE is the youth-led partner in the consortium of the RHRN2 partnership and focuses on meaningful youth participation in decision-making and youth-led advocacy on youth's SRHR and bodily autonomy.
Power To You(th) The Power to You(th) partnership is a Dutch ministry funded programme, that unites Amref Flying Doctors, Rutgers and Sonke Gender Justice, along with technical partners Royal Tropical Institute and CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality. Its overall objective is to contribute to adolescent girls and young women from underserved communities being meaningfully included in all decision-making, particularly focusing on harmful practices, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and unintended pregnancies. The programme is implemented in seven countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Senegal and Uganda, with coordination support and advocacy activities conducted in the Netherlands and globally. As a technical partner, CHOICE’s mandate is to support youth-led organisations (YLOs) and ensure meaningful youth participation (MYP) throughout the programme.
Yes I Do - Indonesia The goal of YID programme is for adolescent girls to decide if, when and whom to marry and if, when and with whom to have children with, and are protected from FGM/C. The alliance uses multiple strategies to reach this desired impact, namely: social mobilization, meaningful engagement and empowerment of young people; improved SRH information and services; improved access to education and economic opportunities and dialogues
Yes I Do - Kenya The goal of YID programme is for adolescent girls to decide if, when and whom to marry and if, when and with whom to have children with, and are protected from FGM/C. The alliance uses multiple strategies to reach this desired impact, namely: social mobilization, meaningful engagement and empowerment of young people; improved SRH information and services; improved access to education and economic opportunities and dialogues
Yes I Do - Zambia The goal of YID programme is for adolescent girls to decide if, when and whom to marry and if, when and with whom to have children with, and are protected from FGM/C. The alliance uses multiple strategies to reach this desired impact, namely: social mobilization, meaningful engagement and empowerment of young people; improved SRH information and services; improved access to education and economic opportunities and dialogues
Get Up Speak Out: (GUSO) - Kenya Get Up Speak Out alliance (GUSO): This alliance consists of Rutgers, dance4life, Simavi, International Planned Parenthood Federation,STOP AIDS NOW!, and CHOICE. The goal of this alliance is that all young people, especially girls and young women, are empowered to realise their sexual and reproductive health and rights in societies that are positive towards young people’s sexuality. The GUSO programme links (i) provision of sexuality education and information, (ii) provision of quality, youth-friendly SRH services and (iii) building support for youth SRHR, by addressing socio-cultural and political barriers in terms of practices, norms and policies. CHOICE aims to empower young people to increasingly voice their rights, meaningfully involve young people in all stages of organizations and program, strengthen the capacity of youth-led organizations to become sustainable, and encourage, capacitate and empower youth advocates to advocate for their sexual and reproductive rights at local, national and international level.
Youth Ambassador SRHR The themes are:
1) Meaningful youth participation (MYP) within the policies of the Ministry.
2) Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), including in conflict, humanitarian and refugee 
settings, and SRH services for survivors.
Sub-themes:
a. Recognition, accountability and prevention.
b. Access to youth friendly SRH services for survivors of SGBV.
c. Celebration of and commitment to UNSCR 1325, with its 20-year anniversary in 2020.
Yes I Do - Mozambique The goal of YID programme is for adolescent girls to decide if, when and whom to marry and if, when and with whom to have children with, and are protected from FGM/C. The alliance uses multiple strategies to reach this desired impact, namely: social mobilization, meaningful engagement and empowerment of young people; improved SRH information and services; improved access to education and economic opportunities and dialogues
Yes I Do Millions of adolescent girls all over the world are facing a limited future because of early marriage (EM), teenage pregnancies and female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). With this project, by changing the attitude of community members and other key persons and informing adolescent girls and boys, adolescents will be empowered to stand up for their sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Through education, (economic) empowerment and meaningful youth participation, supported by the relevant legislation and policies, the project will give adolescents alternatives beyond EM, teenage pregnancies and FGM/C. Through this alliance CHOICE works in 6 countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Indonesia. In the YID-alliance CHOICE is the lead organisation on meaningful engagement and empowerment of young people. adolescents and young people (10-24) Deep-rooted norms and expectations of girls and boys makes families and communities feel the need to control the sexuality of girls by marrying them off and forcing them to undergo FGM/C. Gender inequality is putting girls in a subordinate position with regard to boys and men in (sexual) relationships. For example, girls cannot refuse to have unprotected sex and this is resulting in a high level of teenage pregnancies. Girls and boys lack a voice, as well as the support to break through these norms and practices. The means and structures available for adolescents to organise themselves and claim their rights are limited and they have little access to adolescent-friendly and good quality SRHR information and services. There are close links between EM, FGM/C and teenage pregnancies and girls’ lack of education. Indeed, girls’ access to education is very restricted, which makes it difficult for them to find jobs later. It also hampers their economic independence. Legislation to outlaw FGM/C is either inadequate or is being poorly implemented.
Yes I Do - Ethiopia The goal of YID programme is for adolescent girls to decide if, when and whom to marry and if, when and with whom to have children with, and are protected from FGM/C. The alliance uses multiple strategies to reach this desired impact, namely: social mobilization, meaningful engagement and empowerment of young people; improved SRH information and services; improved access to education and economic opportunities and dialogues
Get Up Speak Out (GUSO) Get Up Speak Out alliance (GUSO): This alliance consists of Rutgers, dance4life, Simavi, International Planned Parenthood Federation,STOP AIDS NOW!, CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality, in a partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GUSO programme addresses the following problem; Young people do not claim their sexual rights and their right to participation because of restrictions at community, societal, institutional and political levels. This hinders their access to comprehensive SRHR education and services that match their needs, and ability to make their own informed SRHR decisions. To address this problem the GUSO programme uses a multicomponent approach in which it links (i) provision of sexuality education and information, (ii) provision of quality, youth-friendly SRH services and (iii) building support for youth SRHR, by addressing socio-cultural and political barriers in terms of practices, norms and policies. CHOICE aims to empower young people to increasingly voice their rights, meaningfully involve young people in all stages of organizations and program, strengthen the capacity of youth-led organizations to become sustainable, and encourage, capacitate and empower youth advocates to advocate for their sexual and reproductive rights at local, national and international level. The long-term objectice of GUSO is: All young people, especially girls and young women, are empowered to realise their SRHR in societies that are positive towards young people’s sexuality. The GUSO Theory of Change consists of 5 Interrelated outcomes ot reach the long-term objective: 1. Strengthened and sustainable alliances 2. Empowered young people voice their rights 3. Increased use of SRHR information and education 4. Increased use of youth-friendly SRHR services 5. Improved socio-cultural and legal environment Young people aged (10-24) are both the actors and beneficiaries of the GUSO programme
Right Here Right Now Right Here Right Now (RHRN) is a strategic partnership between Rutgers Netherlands, Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre of Women (ARROW), CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality, dance4life, Hivos, International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region (IPPF AR), Latin American and Caribbean Women’s Health Network (LACWHN) and the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs. The partnership addresses the limited protection and respect and the hindered fulfillment of the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) of young people in 10 countries and one sub-region, in low- and middle-income countries in Africa (Kenya, Senegal, Uganda, Zimbabwe), Asia (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan), and Latin America (Bolivia, Honduras) and the Caribbean, with a focus on: freedom from stigma, discrimination and violence, access to comprehensive youth-friendly services and to comprehensive information regarding young people’s SRHR, and space for young people’s voices and meaningful participation. CHOICE aims to ensure the meaningful participation of young people throughout the RHRN programme at all levels and in all phases. In addition to doing our own advocacy, CHOICE will also encourage, capacitate and empower youth advocates at the national and international level, ensuring that they can create a critical mass to advocate for and voice their SRHR. The long-term objective of RHRN is that young people, in all their diversity, acquire full and uninterrupted access to comprehensive sexuality education, and youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services, including safe abortion. This objective will be achieved through the increased capacity of civil society, including young people and youth-led organizations, to conduct concerted advocacy for a progressive and inclusive SRHR agenda at the (sub)national, regional, and international level. In addition, RHRN will advocate for and hold governments accountable to their adoption of progressive and inclusive policies (and budgets thereof) for the implementation of comprehensive sexuality education and youth-friendly SRH services, including safe abortion. The target group is young people from age 10 - 24. Young people are both the actors and beneficiaries of the programme.
Get Up Speak Out (GUSO) - Malawi Get Up Speak Out alliance (GUSO): This alliance consists of Rutgers, dance4life, Simavi, International Planned Parenthood Federation,STOP AIDS NOW!, and CHOICE. The goal of this alliance is that all young people, especially girls and young women, are empowered to realise their sexual and reproductive health and rights in societies that are positive towards young people’s sexuality. The GUSO programme links (i) provision of sexuality education and information, (ii) provision of quality, youth-friendly SRH services and (iii) building support for youth SRHR, by addressing socio-cultural and political barriers in terms of practices, norms and policies. CHOICE aims to empower young people to increasingly voice their rights, meaningfully involve young people in all stages of organizations and program, strengthen the capacity of youth-led organizations to become sustainable, and encourage, capacitate and empower youth advocates to advocate for their sexual and reproductive rights at local, national and international level.
Yes I Do - Malawi The goal of YID programme is for adolescent girls to decide if, when and whom to marry and if, when and with whom to have children with, and are protected from FGM/C. The alliance uses multiple strategies to reach this desired impact, namely: social mobilization, meaningful engagement and empowerment of young people; improved SRH information and services; improved access to education and economic opportunities and dialogues Adolescents and youth (10-24)