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GTLP Turkiye Citi The Project is a 39-month, funded risk sharing facility (the "Facility") whereby Citibank and its affiliates ("Citi") and IFC would share the risk, on an up to 50-50% basis, in a portfolio of up to US$200 million of senior trade loans that Citi provides to banks in Turkey. The project is part of a wider World Bank Group COVID-19 response, through which IFC plays a countercyclical role at a time when the appetite of lending institutions and other investors may be subdued due to the negative economic impacts of the global pandemic. The proposed project is expected to provide financing to key financial intermediaries in Turkey in the face of economic, trade, and supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19. Indirectly, this increased financing capacity will also improve the availability of credit to local importers and exporters along key value chains and in a wide variety of sectors.
K.C. Textiles Küçükçalik Textil San. ve Tic. A.. (Kucukcalik or the company), a Turkish manufacturer and exporter of home textiles, plans to implement:   - a green-field investment to build spinning, weaving and embroidering facilities in the 10th of Ramadan Industrial City, Egypt; and - modernization and capacity expansion of the companys existing facilities, along with providing working capital to its existing plants in Inegöl-Bursa, Turkey. The proposed project presents the following positive developmental impacts:  - South-to-South Expansion:   The project will allow Kucukcalik to set up an operation in Egypt, which supports expansion/re-location of manufacturing capacities to a more cost-competitive environment. The investment in Egypt will reduce the overall manufacturing cost of the group and improve its access to its traditional markets.  - Improving Sustainability:  The project is expected to improve the overall competitiveness of the company and hence its financial sustainability.  - Employment:    The project will create about 1,000 new jobs (900 in Egypt and 100 in Turkey), which will benefit the local economies of both countries.  - Transfer of Technology and Know-How:   The project is expected to use the latest state of the art technology and would require significant training of the Egyptian work-force.
Eczacibasi Ceramic Tiles EKS is one of Turkeys leading tile manufacturers and exporters with revenues of about US$70 million in 2001.  The proposed project includes financial restructuring by providing long-term working capital financing, and investments in capacity and efficiency which will enable EKS to further enhance its overall export competitiveness by increasing high value-added production and reducing costs.     IFC Role and Developmental Impact:     IFCs role as a provider of finance for the Turkish corporate sector has increased significantly after the recent economic crisis and financial turmoil.  IFC will be providing the necessary long-term finance to enable strong exporters such as EKS to continue to maintain their position in the global market. With IFCs assistance, EKS will be able to: (i) improve its balance sheet by replacing expensive and uncertain short-term debt with long-term financing; (ii) undertake export-oriented investments in specialty tiles; and (iii) enhance the overall efficiency of its operations by removing bottlenecks in production. IFC''s investment will thus restore the companys liquidity and enable it to increase exports in direct support of the Turkish economy. Moreover, the project gives IFC an opportunity to support a company belonging to an existing client (Eczacibasi Group) in one of its major business segments at a critical time for the Turkish economy.     World Bank Group Strategy:     The World Bank Group and IMF have focused recent efforts on helping Turkey cope with its financial crisis through continuing adjustment lending, support of structural reforms and fiscal stabilization.  This project is consistent with both World Bank strategy and with IFC''s country strategy for Turkey, which seeks to: restore stable growth, improve living standards, reduce economic vulnerability and poverty, and aid the private sector to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the reform.  By reinforcing the financial structure of an export-oriented company, IFC supports an inflow of foreign currency earnings for Turkey while providing a positive image for quality-based Turkish exports.  Such a role figures prominently during recessionary periods such as 1999, when the overall value of Turkish exports declined.  In addition, by supporting a leading outward looking, regionally-oriented company, IFC fosters the transfer of first-class production methods, strong environmental, health and management systems.
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         The Project is an IFC A Loan of up to EUR 80 million and MCPP Loan of up to EUR 60 million in the Metropolitan Municipality of Antalya (MMA) to finance the construction of a new approx. 18.2 km tramway line and procurement of approx. 20 tram vehicles (Phase 3-A). Phase 3-A will connect Antalya's underserved, yet populated, northern neighborhoods with the City center, providing access to the main bus station, city museum, state hospital, university, university hospital, judiciary and the sports hall. The line will also be interconnected with existing phases which link the city center to the airport. By connecting the underprivileged neighborhoods in the north to the city center in the south, the tramway will provide a safe, efficient and environmentally-friendly alternative to road-based transit. The Tramway will be fully electrified, mostly on dedicated lanes running alongside existing roads, thus minimizing environmental impact as well as the need for expropriations. By switching people from cars and buses to the tramway, it will help reduce CO2 emissions along the project corridor. Improved mass transit will offer improved access to employment, education and other opportunities to all residents of the communities served.
Critically Endangered Animals-International Grants Recovery of the Critically Endangered Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina.
Wildlife Without Borders - Western Hemisphere Developing an Interdisciplinary Graduate-level Conservation Program and Conservation.Network in Argentina to improve conservation education and action across Latin America
Wildlife Without Borders-Western Hemisphere The purpose of this project is to support the development and implementation of several new components to the curricula that will enhance and strengthen the interdisciplinary and practical coursework of the Masters in Wildlife Management to be implemented in the 2014-2016 academic cycle. Funding will support the development and implementation of a new course entitled Practice in Biodiversity Conservation and Local Development, scholarships for 10 graduate students, visiting professors, a training workshop for current professors on active teaching and student-centered learning, practical field experiences that enhance coursework, and administrative costs. USFWS substantive involvement will include: 1) participation in the selection and final approval of the recipients of the 10 scholarship students; 2) review and approval of program curriculum prior to implementation; 3) operational involvement during the performance of the award; and 4) redirection of the project because of interrelationships with other projects. A memorandum of understanding will be drafted and approved to outline respective roles and responsibilities under this cooperative agreement.
Critically Endangered Animals-International Grants Conservation of a Newly-Discovered Population of the Most Endangered Felid of the Americas, the Andean Cat of Patagonia
Working on new house rules: in quest of a better jaguar - farmer coexistence in the Atlantic Forest..of Argentina The purpose of this project is to prevent retaliatory killing of jaguars within the Priority Landscape for Jaguar Protection in the Atlantic Forest. Project activities will develop and implement a surveillance and rapid-response system to address cases of potential or actual jaguar attacks on livestock to avoid and reduce retaliatory killing of jaguars, and establish two pilot livestock farms that adopt production practices that reduce conflicts with jaguars and other large felines and serve as demonstrative units within the Priority Landscape for Jaguar Protection in the Atlantic Forest.
IMPLEMENTING THE ARGENTINE SHOREBIRD CON The Argentine Shorebird Conservation Plan provides a national framework to guide the efforts of public and private institutions, academia and civil society, and seeks to increase and strengthen the collective capacity for action to conserve shorebirds, at the national, provincial and local levels. This project represents the first part of its implementation and has five main components: 1) Strengthen baseline information on species and habitats at priority sites to inform and measure the effectiveness of management; 2) Develop and implement new mechanisms for recognition and protection of priority sites; 3) Safeguard and manage critical habitats through the implementation of collaborative solutions at the site scale; 4) Build capacity and agreements for good governance in site management and 5) Raise awareness and involve communities in conservation processes. This first phase of the Plan implementation will be piloted in five key shorebird sites: Punta Rasa, Albfera Mar Chiquita, Laguna Llancanelo, Laguna de los Pozuelos and Ansenuza.
CONSERVATION OF TWO NMB FOCAL SPECIES SO This project will improve the conservation status of Red Knot and Hudsonian Godwit in southern Patagonia in Argentina. The objectives are to: 1) build and consolidate local support for conservation actions; 2) expand the area and the degree of protection of urban natural reserves; and 3) increase community awareness through innovative methodologies, such as social marketing and reducing barriers to positive behavior change. The project will reduce the most significant threats to key shorebird areas, including dumping of waste and the disturbance of birds by vehicles, pets and recreational activities.
CONSERVING THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SOMUNCURA FROG (PLEURODEMA SOMUNCURENSIS) IN SOMUNCURA PLATEAU. PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA Conserving the critically endangered Somuncura frog (Pleurodema somuncurensis) in Somuncura Plateau, in Argentina. In partnership with Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia De Buenos Aires, this project will ensure the long term sustainability of the Somuncura frogs population. Specific objectives include: (1) Impeding access of trout at the headwaters of the stream; (2) Monitoring the extent and effect of chytrid fungus and Ranavirus; (3) Recovering and expanding available habitat; (4) analyzing impacts of illegal trade.
Apoyo financiero a la maestra en manejo de vida silvestre de la Universidad Nacional de Crdoba, Argentina The purpose of this project is to support the development and implementation of several new components to the curricula that will enhance and strengthen the interdisciplinary and practical coursework of the Masters in Wildlife Management to be implemented in the 2014-2016 academic cycle. Funding will support the development and implementation of a new course entitled Practice in Biodiversity Conservation and Local Development, scholarships for 10 graduate students, visiting professors, a training workshop for current professors on active teaching and student-centered learning, practical field experiences that enhance coursework, and administrative costs. USFWS substantive involvement will include: 1) participation in the selection and final approval of the recipients of the 10 scholarship students; 2) review and approval of program curriculum prior to implementation; 3) operational involvement during the performance of the award; and 4) redirection of the project because of interrelationships with other projects. A memorandum of understanding will be drafted and approved to outline respective roles and responsibilities under this cooperative agreement.
Conservacin de dos especies focales de aves playeras migs. en Patagonia Sur PP This project will improve the conservation status of Red Knots and Hudsonian Godwits in southern Patagonia by reducing key threats in two Western Hemisphere Reserve Network sites: disturbance of the birds by vehicles and domestic animals, primarily free-running dogs; and mismanagement of household solid waste degrading and devaluing key habitats. This will be accomplished by building an interpretive center; consolidating local support for conservation action; expanding the area and degree of protection of urban natural reserves; and conducting awareness campaigns using innovative methods such as social marketing.
Wildife Without Borders - Critically Endangered Animals Recovery of the Critically Endangered Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina.
CONSERVACIN DE DOS ESPECIES This project will improve the conservation status of Red Knots and Hudsonian Godwits in southern Patagonia by reducing key threats in two Western Hemisphere Reserve Network sites: disturbance of the birds by vehicles and domestic animals, primarily free-running dogs; and mismanagement of household solid waste degrading and devaluing key habitats. This will be accomplished by building an interpretive center; consolidating local support for conservation action; expanding the area and degree of protection of urban natural reserves; and conducting awareness campaigns using innovative methods such as social marketing.
Wildlife Without Borders-Amphibians In Decline This project will highly improve protection of Somuncura frog by alleviating main threats. Specific objectives include: (1) Highly reducing the number of trout at the headwaters of the stream; (2) Increasing the quality of available habitat for Somuncura frog; (3) Assessing strategies for reducing the impact of climate change; (4) Analyzing the extent and impact of illegal trade.
Wildlife Without Borders-Western Hemisphere DRAFT: The Recipient will enter into a 2-year cooperative agreement with the Wildlife Without Borders - Latin America and Caribbean (WWB-LAC) program to develop a self-sustaining Graduate Program in Conservation Biology at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and to design and launch a Conservation Network that brings together academics, governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, conservation practitioners, policy makers, and students. Activities during the first year include conducting an 8-day workshop, 5 days of which will be dedicated to the development of the Conservation Program as follows: 1) designing and refining the Conservation Program's curriculum, 2) identify instructors, 3) addressing implementation strategies and requirements. The remaining 3 days of the workshop will be dedicated to the creation of the Conservation Network including identifying the core implementation team and mentoring body. A follow-up stakeholder meeting will be conducted to review the results of the 8-day workshop, prior to conducting 3 demonstrative field courses of 10 days each for 20-25 students during two consecutive semester to evaluate the program content and delivery. Activities during the second year include an 8-day workshop to evaluate both the program implementation (3 days) and overall project (5 days). A follow-up stakeholder meeting will be conducted to review the results of the evaluations and develop an action plan for next steps.
Wildlife Without Borders - Western Hemisphere Apoyo financiero a la maestra en manejo de vida silvestre de la Universidad Nacional de Crdoba, Argentina
Developing an Interdisciplinary Graduate-level Conservation Program and Conservation..Network in Argentina to improve conservation education and action across Latin America The Recipient will enter into a 2-year cooperative agreement with the Wildlife Without Borders - Latin America and Caribbean (WWB-LAC) program to develop a self-sustaining Graduate Program in Conservation Biology at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and to design and launch a Conservation Network that brings together academics, governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, conservation practitioners, policy makers, and students. Activities during the first year include conducting an 8-day workshop, 5 days of which will be dedicated to the development of the Conservation Program as follows: 1) designing and refining the Conservation Program's curriculum, 2) identify instructors, 3) addressing implementation strategies and requirements. The remaining 3 days of the workshop will be dedicated to the creation of the Conservation Network including identifying the core implementation team and mentoring body. A follow-up stakeholder meeting will be conducted to review the results of the 8-day workshop, prior to conducting 3 demonstrative field courses of 10 days each for 20-25 students during two consecutive semester to evaluate the program content and delivery. Activities during the second year include an 8-day workshop to evaluate both the program implementation (3 days) and overall project (5 days). A follow-up stakeholder meeting will be conducted to review the results of the evaluations and develop an action plan for next steps.
Land degradation and species loss in the south of the Gran Chaco Americano: Implementing an..integrated biophysical and social system for its conservation The purpose of this project is to generate integrated conservation actions that link nature reserves with multifunctional landscapes through the participation of local stakeholders. Project objectives include (i) strengthening fire control and management in nature reserves and protected areas through the production of seedlings and reforestation; (ii) reducing threats by managing invasive species, native flora and fauna as well as controlling poaching in multifunctional landscapes and reintroducing native species in protected areas; and (iii) designing and implementing an eco-tourism circuit to connect protected areas and areas of high conservation value. Workshops and field activities will be conducted with teachers, farmers, managers of protected areas, volunteer firefighters, tourist guides, and rural and semi-rural communities.
WILDLIFE FRIENDLY PATAGONIAN FIBER: BUILDING CAPACITY FOR SUSTAINABILITY OF GUANACO USE To promote certified wildlife friendly practices as a conservation tool to reverse the negative effects of traditional livestock husbandry and generate local socio-economic development from the high market value of these fibers. Project activities include fostering wildlife friendly certification for producers, promoting the sustainable use of wild Guanaco populations through live-shearing events that follow proven safety protocols, and connecting wildlife friendly producers with national and international textile sectors.
West Hemisphere Branch-International Grants Sistema de Reservas Naturales Urbanas en el Estuario del Rio Gallegos: Creacion de Capacidades Locales para el Manejo Par
West Hemisphere Branch-International Grants Developing an Interdisciplinary Graduate-level Conservation Program and Conservation.Network in Argentina to improve conservation education and action across Latin America
SAVING MAR CHIQUITA WETLANDS Covering 2.5 million acres, the Mar Chiquita lake and associated wetlands and grasslands are the largest saline wetland system in South America and one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in Argentina. More than 40,000 people live in the area. This project supports the long-term goal of attaining formal protection of the wetland system through the creation of Ansenuza National Park and through the effective management of both the National Park and a Provincial Multiple Use Reserve. The project will consolidate progress toward this long-term process through several objectives: 1) acquiring at least 13,000 acres; 2) finalizing the National Park declaration process; 3) obtaining baseline information about neotropical migratory bird populations; 4) developing management guidelines; 5) setting up governance arrangements for the effective implementation of the national and provincial parks; 6) building awareness and capacity among community members; and 7) strengthening local economies through alternative, sustainable activities.
Conservation of Patagonia's wildlife: implementation of sustainable livestock practices and mitigation of conflicts with native herbivores and carnivores. The Patagonia region in Argentina once harbored large migratory populations of Guanacos (Lama guanicoe), a camelid endemic to South America. Similar to the Bison in the US, it played an essential role in supporting regional ecological resilience. Guanacos have been reduced by 96% of their range due to the introduction of sheep by foreign settlers, leading to native wildlife being heavily hunted to reduce competition with and predation on livestock. As a result, carnivores and scavengers began to consume the introduced livestock. Other endemic herbivores also suffered and are now at such low densities that they are considered to be ecologicallyextinct, no longer fulfilling their role as food for carnivores and scavengers. Traditional livestock practices have degraded pastures and have overlooked the natural restorative impacts on pastures provided by native wildlife. The purpose of this project is to promote wildlife-friendly livestock practices, involving rural producers, governmental and civil society partners. Specific activities include: evaluating availability of pasture for livestock and wild herbivores, implementation of non-lethal control measures for livestock predators, protection of water sources, creating migratory corridors for Guanacos, conducting wildlife surveys, and production and dissemination of extension tools on livestock practices for local stakeholders.
Developing an Interdisciplinary Graduate Level Conservation Program and Conservation Network in Argentina to Improve Education and Action Developing an Interdisciplinary Graduate Level Conservation Program and Conservation Network in Argentina to Improve Education and Action