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Campaign Development SBCC Materials and Messages Developed draft campaign materials and tools using action media findings with priority audiences in Hoima and Moroto Districts.
Draft-SBCC-STRATEGY The RISE SBCC Strategy will guide the design and development of SBCC materials and messages for priority audiences and the implementation of the SBCC campaign. Strategy was developed in consultation with the government of Uganda and Implementing Partners and the Consortium Partners.
SBCC Strategy is actioned 1.Conduct design workshop to review draft SBCC messages and materials with MOH, implementing partners, and consortium partners 2. Submit report on design workshop and key messages 3. Conduct partner mapping for Karamoja with all partners driving fertility rates in Karamoja 4. Submit report on consolidated Karamoja District level FP CIP needs 5. Organize and conduct a session with Uganda National Action on Physical Disability (UNAPD) for consortium partners and MSU SBCC team on inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in RISE
Year-4-Implementation-Revised-RISE-SBCC-Strategy The year 4 RISE project focuses on the quality of care and services around counseling for different target populations specifically adolescents and women of reproductive age.
Year-3-Implementation of SBCC Strategy This activity is focused on updating the RISE strategy.
Finalizing RISE SBCC Strategy The RISE SBCC Strategy will guide the design and development of SBCC materials and messages for priority audiences and the implementation of the SBCC campaign. Strategy was developed in consultation with the government of Uganda and Implementing Partners and the Consortium Partners.
Year-2-Implementation of SBCC Strategy Year 2 focuses on the implementation of the RISE SBCC strategy.
Validation of ICTs Validation of ICTs for Understanding Women's time use, dietary, diversity and hygiene practices
IMMANA: NUTRI+4AID IMMANA: NUTRI+4AID Nutritional Postharvest Loss Estimate for Humanitarian Aid
GTFP MIGA Kigali The proposed project consists of a trade finance facility of up to US$20 million for Bank of Kigali Plc (BK or the Bank) with a maturity of up to 1 year. The investment falls under the IFC/MIGA Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) initiative for which MIGA provides 99% counter-guarantee for IFC. The investment will support BKs international trade business and enhance acceptability of Letter of Credits, Guarantees and other trade instruments issued by BK in favor of its Correspondent Banks (CB). Assessment of Project Outcomes Stakeholder effects  Improved access to Trade Finance for Issuing Banks. The program will offer trade finance support to issuing banks by providing IFCs guarantee through risk mitigation to counterparty banks. IFCs guarantees are especially critical to support trade for lower income countries, where the risks are perceived to be higher. Additionally, IFCs presence as a provider of guarantees will help BK to connect with new banks, maintain and strengthen their existing network of correspondent banks, and gain Trade Finance experience.

Assessment of Contribution to Market Creation  Resilience. In LIC/IDA countries, such as Rwanda, GTFP builds, protects, and deepens trade finance networks by continually enabling individual trade transactions, which slowly builds resilience of trade networks, trade, and income to these economies.
AEF Hotel des Mille Collines The project entails the partial funding of the acquisition of Hotel des Mille Collines (Mille Collines) and its refurbishment.  Mille Collines is a 4-star, 112-room hotel in Kigali, Rwanda.  It was originally built in 1973 and extended in 1987.    The hotel was bought by its current owners in August 2005 from Sabena (which owned 89.2%), the Government of Rwanda (8.4%), and the Rwanda Development Bank (2.4%).  The purpose of the renovation is to upgrade the hotel to match current international hotel standards and allow it compete effectively with other top hotels in Kigali.  The renovation is expected to comprise the upgrade of the existing rooms, expansion and upgrade of the reception area, pool area and business centre, and the creation of a new nightclub and gym.  Certain equipment (such as lifts), doors and windows may be replaced or refurbished.  The renovation is expected to take about a year. The renovation of Mille Collines will increase the number of modern, international standard hotel rooms in Kigali, an essential aspect for attracting investment, other business activities, and tourists to the country.  The project will also help to preserve approximately 145 permanent jobs which were threatened by the Sabena bankruptcy and will create about 70 temporary jobs during the refurbishment.  In addition, the project is expected to contribute a minimum of $400,000 in taxes per year to the country, and continue to use locally-produced goods and services worth approximately $645,000 per year.  Furthermore, the project will set L&FS and environmental standards in the market that can be emulated.
Magerwa 1 Project IFC proposes to finance an investment by Portek International Limited (the Sponsor) in Magasins Generaux du Rwanda s.a (Magerwa or the Company), a para-statal company that manages the handling and warehousing of goods imported to, transiting through, and exported from Rwanda.  Portek is a turnkey provider of equipment, services and automated management systems to ports globally, as well as an operator of medium sized container and multipurpose ports in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.  Porteks investment in Magerwa will support the privatization of the Company, provide financing for capital improvements  including a fuel oil bunkering facility in Kigali as well as the potential future development of seaport facilities in Kenya and Tanzania  and improve the overall efficiency of Magerwas operations through management and staff capacity building.

Established in 1969, Magerwa has developed and maintains handling and storage facilities throughout Rwanda, including its flagship facility, a 16 hectare warehousing, trans-shipment and distribution facility at Gikondo, within the City of Kigali, and a four hectare customs clearing and warehousing facility at the Kigali International Airport, that includes state-of-the art cold storage to facilitate the international export of horticulture products.  In addition to these facilities, Magerwa maintains two fuel oil tanker-truck transit yards on the outskirts of Kigali and 10 handling and warehousing facilities, nine of which are located at crossing points along Rwandas borders with Kenya, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Burundi.  In addition to cargo handling and warehousing, Magerwa operates a cargo handling equipment rental business (forklifts, container stackers, mobile cranes, etc.). 1. This investment aims to bring an international sponsor with signifcant global experience in mid-size port operations and management into Rwanda.
2. The Privatization of Magerwa and its acquisition by Portek is expected to lead to growth in the former's business prospects and also lead to serious improvements in operating efficiencies in the facilities owned and operated by Magerwa. Given the critical position played by Magerwa in the import & export trade flows for Rwanda, this will have a signifcant beneficial impact on the regional economic environment.
AB Bank Rwanda The proposed project consists of an equity investment and a local currency loan to support the creation and expansion of a microfinance bank in Rwanda, AB Bank Rwanda Limited (ABR). ABR will be a greenfield microfinance bank sponsored by Access Microfinance Holding AG (AccessHolding), an investment company, and LFS Financial Systems, an associated German consulting firm with recognized expertise in microfinance. The Bank will specialize in providing a broad range of financial services to urban and semi-urban micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as low income individuals in Rwanda. It is expected that after five years the Bank will have ten branches, a loan portfolio of US$32 million, comprising over 25,000 customers. The project will have a high development impact considering that microfinance has been shown to play a major role in poverty and unemployment reduction in developing countries. The project will provide MSMEs in Rwanda with greater access to finance, create economic opportunities and develop the local economy. In addition, the project will promote commercial oriented microfinance in Rwanda and provide a strong demonstration to the microfinance sector.
Heineken Rwanda The proposed investment consists of an IFC senior loan of US$25 million to Brasserie et Limonaderies du Rwanda Ltd. (Bralirwa or the Company).  Bralirwa is the leading beer brewer in Rwanda with more than six beer brands and seven Coca-Cola brands.  The IFC loan will support the Companys capacity expansion program over the next few years (the Project). (i)	Farmer Benefits: Heineken has committed to local sourcing from hundreds of thousands of farmers, in emerging markets broadly and Africa in general.  Through its small-holder initiative, Bralirwa is committed to a four year program to increase food security and improve livelihoods of maize producers in Rwanda.  The program aims to provide training to farmers on maize cultivation and strengthening producer groups.  The Company is looking to partner with the advisory services unit of IFC to meet this objective. (ii)	Job creation and private sector development: Bralirwa is among the top private employers in the country offering over 700 direct employments in two locations in the country.  The proposed Project is expected to create numerous jobs related to the establishment and operation of the new facilities and support establishing and/or growth of a number of local ancillary businesses along Bralirwa''s supply chain and distribution systems. Bralirwa''s adherence to equitable compensation and safety standards creates benefits reaching far beyond mere employment. (iii)	Government revenues and economic development: Bralirwa is a major contributor to the domestic economy in Rwanda and it is expected that the extra capacity funded by the proposed Project will result in higher contribution to the Rwandan economy
Newco Farmer Fin Proposed investment consists of funding and risk mitigation to KCB Bank Rwanda Ltd to support farmer cooperatives in Eastern Rwanda that will supply maize and soybeans to a nutritious food processing plant to be established in the Country.  Financing to farmers will be used for seasonal working capital needs such as input costs (seeds, fertilizers), land preparation, weeding, harvesting, etc. As part of the Project, farmer coops will be supported through a comprehensive technical assistance package to be provided by IFC.   More than 12,000 smallholder farmers are expected to benefit from this Project through higher productivity levels, better crop quality and lower post-harvest losses, and therefore higher and more stable revenue stream.  The proposed financing package will be supported by the Private Sector Window of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP).  GAFSP funding plays a catalytic role to create opportunity to support innovative private sector investments and deliver a level of additionality and impact beyond what is possible through IFCs regular operations. The proposed project is expected to have a significant development impact by: - Extending access to finance and market access to more than 12,000 small-holder farmers. - Improving rural incomes and food security through increased input use and improved farming practices. - Leveraging recent investments in the region by IBRD and GAFSP Public Sector Window through the Land Husbandry, Water Harvesting and Hillside Irrigation Program. - Supporting development of agri-lending in a sector where access to finance is very scarce. - Developing an innovative financing structure that can potentially be replicated in other countries or sectors.
Business Partners International Rwanda SME Fund The proposed project is to establish an $8 million investment fund, Business Partners International Rwanda SME Fund (BP Rwanda), capable of delivering finance and technical assistance to local SMEs in a commercially sustainable manner and generating an acceptable return to investors in the Fund. 

BP Rwanda represents the fourth IFC investment in a local investment fund managed by Business Partners International (BPI). To date, IFC has invested $5.0 million in BP Kenya (IFC project no. 23826) and $3.7 million in BP Madagascar (IFC project no. 23825). A third fund, BP Mozambique (IFC project no. 26028, $1.6 million) is Board approved and expected to become operational in the second quarter of 2011.

The Fund aims to overcome the main obstacles in providing finance to smaller SMEs, namely: (i) lack of collateral and weak enforcement for debt providers; (ii) lack of upside opportunities for equity investors; (iii) high cost of appraisal; (iv) lack of controlling positions; and (v) limited exit potential. The Fund is expected to have significant development impact by:
-	Encouraging economic development of private sector by increasing the flow of risk capital to small and medium-sized companies in Rwanda.
-	Providing much needed growth and expansion capital and value-enhancing advice to companies located in Rwanda, which currently lack access to both. The resulting stronger companies are expected to generate above-average rates of job creation.
-	Improving companies' sustainable development by helping the Fund to introduce best pratice corporate governance and E&S standards.
Urwego Opportunity Bank Rwanda SA Urwego Opportunity Bank of Rwanda (UOB) is a licensed microfinance bank with a nation-wide outreach in Rwanda.  The project objective is to provide local currency liquidity in support of UOBs growing loan portfolio while the bank continues to expand the deposit volume and deposit taking branch network. 

The project consists of local currency debt of up to RWF 2.0 Billion (equivalent to approximately $3.5 Million) and will make use of the recently signed swap counterparty agreement between IFC and the National Bank of Rwanda. This project will have a high development impact considering that microfinance has been shown to play a major positive role in reducing poverty and unemployment in developing countries. The initiative will strengthen the leading microfinance institution in Rwanda by financing the companys planned portfolio growth and expansion. The initiative will also develop the Rwandan local currency swap market as one of, if not the, first swapped IFC loan into Rwandan Francs.  

Development impact will be measured on the basis of financial and operational performance of the institution, its expanded product offer and outreach, and adherence to sound corporate and social governance (including environmental compliance).
BGM Rwanda Project The Bakhresa Group, established in 1983, operates milling businesses in Tanzania, Uganda and Malawi. BGM Rwanda, (the Project), is the Group new expansion within the COMESA region intended to service Rwanda, Burundi and Eastern Congo markets. The project would focus on reduced cost to the consumer through competitive activity. 

The proposed project would allow Bakhresa Group to expand and optimise their operations through:
 
- the acquisition of land for industrial use in Kigali, 
- the construction of the mill and the grain storage and silos, 
- the purchase of new machinery and equipment, 
- the installation of intake equipment, 
- the building of warehouses and distribution points in Kigali, and 
- the purchase of trucks and trailers for wheat transport and flour distribution.

IFC recently provided financing for the establishment of Bakhresas grain storage facility in Nacala port, northern Mozambique, mainly for wheat supply for its Malawian operation. The project will ensure significant development impact including notably new jobs creation and food provision. It will also contribute to the governments revenues, through increased corporate tax.  The project will contribute to improve the rails operation between Tanzania and Rwanda, as raw materials will be transported, in block train (950km) and by road (450km) into Rwanda. Furthermore, the project would boost local production of wheat and ensure market access for locally produced quality wheat for further processing into flour.
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         The proposed project comprises a Tier II capital qualifying subordinated loan investment by IFC of US$10 million to I&M Bank Rwanda Limited (IMR or the Bank) to support the Banks lending program, including lending to  
         small and medium size enterprises ( 
         SMEs) and to the agri-business sector in Rwanda (the Project). IFCs investment will provide IMR with the necessary Tier II capital to support its capital adequacy. In addition, the investment will also help in lengthening the maturity profile of the Banks funding. 1) Project-level development impacts: 
i) Stakeholders impact: IFC anticipates that the Project will improve access to finance for SMEs and the agri-business sector, both priority areas for spurring economic growth and job creation in Rwanda; and
ii) Environmental and Social impact: IFC anticipates that the Project will generate environmental and social (E&S) benefits as IFC will work with the Bank to strengthen its E&S risk management standards in line with IFC's E&S Performance Standards.

2) Market-level development impact: 
i) Inclusiveness: IFC anticipates that the Project will enable the Bank to sustainably expand its reach to under-penetrated segments (e.g., SMEs and agri-business sector) thereby demonstrating the attractiveness of these under-served segments, which in turn should give comfort to other banks to extend their services to these segments.
Africa Improved Foods Limited The proposed investment to Africa Improved Foods (Holding) B.V. and Excellent African Foods Limited will finance the construction of a processing plant to produce fortified blended food in Rwanda.  The plant will sell to institutional clients as well as local and international markets.  The plants will source raw material from local farmers, therefore providing additional income opportunities to rural communities in these countries.   The proposed financing package will be supported by the Private Sector Window of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP).  GAFSP funding plays a catalytic role to create opportunity to support innovative private sector investments and deliver a level of additionality and impact beyond what is possible through IFCs regular operations. 1)More than 700,000 children will get access to fortified blended food annually, supporting the prevention and treatment of malnutrition among vulnerable populations. 2)Additional income opportunities for farmers that supply raw material to the plants (12,000 farmers in Rwanda). 3)Increased access to high-quality nutritional products among African urban and rural populations. 4)Support to agri-manufacturing and related value chains in Africa. 5)Introduction of higher food safety standards in Rwanda for complimentary foods industry for older infants and young children (above 6 months). 6)Large-scale employment (more than 200 full-time employees).
Market Shoping Center Kigali Market Shopping Center Limited (MSC or the Company) is a newly created Rwandese real estate company undertaking the development of a $37 million greenfield mixed-use commercial property (the Complex) in the Central Business District (CBD) of Kigali, Rwanda (the Project).

The Complex with a gross leasable area (GLA) of 29,383 m2 would be the first purpose mixed-used commercial complex with first class facilities to offer a combination of retail, accommodation, food, entertainment and office space in Kigali.
The Company is seeking an IFC financing package of up to $13 million to support the development of the Project. The project is expected to have the following development impacts: 
Provision of Business Infrastructure Services: The project will add 29,383 square meters of quality real estate infrastructure to Kigali and support the implementation of the Kigali City Master Plan;
Employment: The project will create a minimum of 100 jobs during construction and further 15-20 jobs post construction. The project will also create indirect jobs through supply chains;
Demonstration Effect: IFCs involvement in the project will act as a catalyst to encourage other financial institutions to partner with strong and reputable local sponsors on similar projects in the country;
Energy Efficiency: The property design includes energy efficient components like solar powered extractor fans, heat reflective glass etc that when implemented will have a demonstration effect as one of the few true energy efficient buildings in Kigali.
RWA Schools BRD This proposed investment involves the establishment of a risk sharing facility with the Banque Rwandaise du Developpment (BRD or the Bank) in Rwanda.  Under the facility BRD will make loans to eligible private education institutions (pre-primary through tertiary) and to companies which support the education sector, e.g. accommodation providers.  The project is a replication of similar facilities implemented in Ghana and Kenya and is in line with IFCs objective to adopt a wholesale approach through risk sharing to support education in SSA  Under the proposed terms of the Facility, BRD would be responsible for generating a portfolio of education loans.  IFCs participation would involve taking risk on 40 percent of the senior tranche of that portfolio.  This exposure would be protected by a first loss provided by BRD.    In parallel, PEP Africa will design, raise funds for and implement an advisory services (AS) program to assess the scope and funding needs of the education sector and to improve the credit quality of participating schools.  Education is a priority area for BRD.  The proposed facility will enable it to grow its portfolio at a faster pace than it would do on its own and provide the Bank and the borrowers with much needed advisory services. The Government of Rwandas five year Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP 2006  2010) calls for increasing primary school enrolment rates and secondary school transition rates, currently 51% and 15% respectively.  In this context, an array of actions have been planned to expand education services to all levels, with emphasis on basic education and on improving the quality of its services.  These actions include; building and equipping classrooms, revising and adapting programs, training trainers and management personnel, providing textbooks, science and ICT equipment, with emphasis on science and technology education.  Encouraging the private sector to invest in education and expand opportunities for increased numbers of students, particularly at secondary and higher levels is one of the strategies that the GoR has formulated to realize its goals in education.  The proposed investment will contribute to GoRs development objectives by improving private Rwandan schools access to finance and terms of borrowing.  Business development and planning advice as well as skill training to improve schools financial and operational management will enable efficient assessment by the bank and reduce the risk in lending to schools.  In so doing, the facility will widen access and improve the quality of private schools in Rwanda.