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IZA/FCDO Gender, Growth and Labour Markets in Low Income Countries Programme (G²LM|LIC programme) Since 2011 the IZA – Institute of Labor Economics and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have been running the joint IZA/FCDO Growth and Labour Markets in Low Income Countries Programme (GLM|LIC programme). The programme, originally initiated and until 2020 administrated by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), aims to improve worldwide knowledge on labour market issues in low-income countries (LICs) and provide a solid basis for capacity building and development of future labour market policies.
Starting from mid-2019, the focus is mainly on gender issues. The new programme “Gender, Growth and Labour Markets in Low-Income Countries” (G²LM|LIC) marks the extension of the successful IZA/FCDO cooperation and aims to foster research that guides future gender and labour market policies. The programme aims particularly to enhance equality of opportunity for women in the labour market.
G²LM|LIC will continue to fund high-quality research in the areas of gender, labour markets and economic growth. The programme will also play an active role in capacity development and fostering research activities through consistently holding short courses for participants from LICs, conferences and workshops to encourage collaborations between researchers and various stakeholders.
Events held and sponsored by the programme provide a platform for researchers all over the world to share research outputs and exchange ideas as well as a channel for each project within the G²LM|LIC programme to gain more attention among the academic community and more influence in policy-making.
G²LM|LIC benefits significantly from the close relationships with numerous partners from governments, foundations, academic institutions, and NGOs to private organizations.
Mainstreaming Biodiversity Management into Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Production Processes NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
Reduction of UPOPs through Waste Management in a Circular Economy To reduce UPOPs emissions and improve solid waste management services in selected areas Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
Land Degradation Neutrality of Mountain Landscapes in Lebanon NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
Integrated Management of Cedar Forests in Lebanon in Cooperation with other Mediterranean Countries NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
Strengthening of National Capacity and Grassroots In-Situ Conservation for Sustainable Biodiversity Protection NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
SFM Safeguarding and Restoring Lebanon's Woodland Resources NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
Small Decentralized Renewable Energy Power Generation NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
Barrier Removal for Cross Sectoral Energy Efficiency NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
Sustainable Land Management in the Qaroun Catchment NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
Project Title: 	Lebanonâ€™s First Biennial Transparency Reports, Fifth National Communication and Second Biennial Transparency Reports, to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) To assist Lebanon in the preparation and submission of its First Biennial Transparency Report and a combined Second Biennial Transparency and 5th National Communication Report for the fulfillment of the obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement (PA) Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
Market Policy and Legislative Development for Mainstreaming the Sustainable Management of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems in Lebanon NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
Strengthening the Shipping High Ambition Coalition (SHAC) through Pacific Island States effective participation in IMO meetings Strengthening the Shipping High Ambition Coalition (SHAC) through Pacific Island States effective participation in IMO meetings -
SLGP NBS Project The proposed investment consists of an unfunded Risk Sharing Facility (RSF) with a maturity of up to 8 years in an amount of up to US$4 million equivalent in Samoan Tala that may be committed in two equal tranches. The RSF will cover up to 50% of the risk on a portfolio of small and medium enterprises (SME) loans to be originated by National Bank of Samoa (the Bank), including loans to women-owned/led SME (WSME) and SMEs in the agriculture sector, in an amount of up to US$8 million equivalent to help the Bank scale up its relevant lending portfolios in Samoa. The RSF is proposed to be processed under IFCs Small Loan Guarantee Program (SLGP), which is supported by the IDA18 IFC-MIGA Private Sector Windows Blended Finance Facility. Proposed investment will be accompanied by a trade finance guarantee facility of up to US$2 million under IFCs Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) with tenor of up to 12 months to support cross border trade financing for local exporters/importers.  In addition to the RSF and GTFP components, the investment is under consideration to potentially be supported by the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) in the form of a performance-based incentive (PBI), should the Bank achieve strong growth in lending to WSMEs. We-Fi is a collaborative partnership among 14 governments, six multilateral development banks and other public and private sector stakeholders, hosted by the World Bank Group. It seeks to address financial and non-financial constraints faced by women-owned small and medium enterprises around the world.  IDA PSW BFF and We-Fis support would enable IFC to rapidly roll out a program of risk sharing facilities to reach underserved SME segment of the market including women SMEs/VSEs that are otherwise not commercially bankable. The most significant expected project-level outcome is the increase in access to finance for SMEs. Beyond the Project, IFC anticipates that the proposed investment has the potential to promote greater market inclusiveness through demonstration and replication effect.
PIIF Wilex Cocoa Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    Western Samoa - Wilex Cocoa      RegionAsia   Sector   Project No007959   Projected Board DateJanuary 30, 1997   Company NameWilex Cocoa Pty.   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	The primary sponsor is Mr. Eddie Wilson, Managing Director of Wilex Cocoa and Coconut Products Ltd.  The company was incorporated in 1986 and started business primarily as a trading house exporting taro and other traditional Samoan foodstuffs and household items to Polynesian communities in Auckland, Sydney and Los Angeles.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	The total project cost is approximately US$ 650,000.  IFC has proposed making a quasi-equity investment of approximately US$327,000 through PIIF, the Pacific Islands Investment Facility.  This investment is proposed to be in 100% comulative redeemable preference shares.     Location of project and Description of site    	Wilexs project will be located in Moataa, Apia (1 km from Apia port).     Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The sponsor, Wilex Cocoa and Coconut Products Ltd (Wilex) is an Apia, Western Samoa based producer, distributor and exporter of pounded kava and a crude form of cocoa liquor. The project involves the expansion of Wilexs existing factory to accommodate the expanded production activities, the purchase and installation of utilities and further storage capacity s involved.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a category B project according to IFCs environmental review procedure because specific impacts may result which can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized standards, guidelines or design criteria.    The  is  from the Public Information Center.       Date SPI sent to PIC     December 26, 1996      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 676-0365
PIIF MedCen Samoa Limited revised Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    Western Samoa-Medcen Samoa Ltd.              Region    Asia - Pacific         Sector       Project No007736   Projected Board DateSeptember 30, 1996   Company NameMedCen Samoa Ltd.   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	MedCen Samoa Ltd. is based in Apia, Western Samoa. Technical assistance will be given to start up its business to include a 22 private bed hospital, thus alleviating the constraints on the Western Samoan public health system.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	The total project cost is estimated at US$2.4 million.  IFC is expected to contribute US$400,000 venture loan (through PIIF, the Pacific Islands Investment Facility).     Location of project and Description of site    	The project will be located on 3 acres of land at Avele, Vailima, approximately five kilometers from Apia.      Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	A loan of US$400,000 will be made to MedCen Samoa, Ltd. by IFCs Pacific Islands Investment Facility (PIIF).  This would be PIIFs second investment in Western Samoa.  The proposed 5 year loan and technical assistance package would help MedCen Samoa commence its operations, while alleviating the constraints on the Western Samoa public health system.  IFCs role will be to provide the funds and technical assistance necessary to help construct a well equipped medical facility in Western Samoa. The facility will include a 24 hour outpatients center, pathology service, community clinic and screening service for breast and cervical cancer. Hospital will upgrade standards, relieve pressures on public system, incorporate special programs to bring benefits to wider community, save foreign exchange, and by providing improved health care support increased tourism and foreign investment.      Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a category B project according to IFCs environmental review procedure because specific impacts may result which can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized standards, guidelines or design criteria.    The  is  from the Public Information Center.       Date SPI sent to PIC     June 25, 1996     Revised:				   July 11, 1996    For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 676-0365  Environmental documents for this project are available at http://www.ifc.org and from the World Bank InfoShop (http://www.worldbank.org/html/pic/aboutinfo.html).
PIIF Samoa Venture Capital Facility The Samoa VCF will be established to help meet the financing requirements of small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in Samoa. The need for such a facility was confirmed following a major study, commissioned by IFC, into the financing needs of Pacific Island companies.  SMEs make up most of the economic base of the private formal sector of Samoa and they are the engine of growth for Samoa''s economic development.  The Samoan government recognises the importance of private sector development and has implemented policies to create a conducive economic environment.  The IFC-managed South Pacific Project Facility has been instrumental in determining the scope of the fund and in attracting potential investors.    Through this project, IFC will play a lead role in helping to close the substantial financing gap in the market for equity or quasi-equity funding for the large number of undercapitalised businesses in Samoa.  The Samoa VCF will help relieve the funding constraint on the ability of the Samoan business community to generate growth in the economy, particularly in potential growth sectors such as fishing, tourism, food processing and manufacturing. This project will have a positive impact in terms of transferring investment and fund management skills to Samoa.    Please note that this project can be approved by IFC management under delegated authority. Therefore it will not be sent to IFC''s Board.  To comply with our disclosure policy, approval under delegated authority would not take place before July 6, 2001.
Digicel Samoa Digicel Pacific Limited (Digicel Pacific or the sponsor) is a sister company of Digicel Limited, an international provider of GSM telecommunications services with operations in twenty-two countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean including Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, French Guyana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago and Turks & Caicos. Since commencing operation in Jamaica in April 2001, Digicel has become the largest GSM operator in the Caribbean region and continues to distinguish itself from incumbents through competitive tariffs as well as superior quality, functionality and service.  The project consists of financing the acquisition and nationwide build-out of a GSM digital mobile telephony network in Samoa, sponsored by Digicel Pacific.  The project will be implemented by Telecom Samoa Cellular Limited (TSCL or the Project Company).  Digicel Samoa Limited (a subsidiary of Digicel Pacific) has acquired 90% of TSCL from Telecom NZ. The project involves the rollout of a nationwide GSM cellular network in Samoa, offering a wide range of standard and value-added mobile services.  Given the poor state of existing telecommunications infrastructure, the project will have a significant development impact to both individuals and businesses in Samoa.  Mobile telephone density is 17.2 per 100 inhabitants, which ranks it fourth among the islands in South Pacific region.  Further, telephony in Samoa remains expensive and is accompanied by poor coverage and quality.  By increasing the quality and availability of telecommunications services in Samoa, this project will improve the availability of reliable and affordable communications for consumers and businesses. With the entry of Digicel, the company projects mobile penetration in Samoa should more than double from 17.2% to 37% by FY07.   The project will also support the telecom liberalization process of the Government of Samoa.  Samoa began the process of liberalizing the telecommunications sector in 1999.  Since that time, only one mobile operator has since been present in the market. This Project will further enhance the quality of service offered to consumers, which is a goal of the Government.
PIIF National Bank of Samoa Limited Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name:    Western Samoa - National Bank of Samoa (NBS)      Region:East Asia & Pacific   Sector:   Project No:008416   Projected Board Date:April 30, 1999   Company Name:National Bank of Samoa Limited   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	The shareholders of the National Bank of Samoa (NBS) consist of a group of 23 shareholders. Through the use of trusts, this shareholder group in turn represents about fifty able Samoan business people of many disciplines.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	The total project cost, which is also the proposed IFC investment, is the Samoan Tala (ST) equivalent of US$400,000.  This proposed IFC investment will be made through the Pacific Islands Investment Facility (PIIF).    Location of project and Description of site    	The project will be located in Apia, Samoa.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	Established in 1995, NBS is the first and only commercial bank in Samoa owned by local private business-people. In comparison with the other two commercial banks (both are subsidiaries of foreign banks), NBS focuses on serving the local private small and medium enterprises. The purpose of this proposed project is to provide a subordinated convertible loan, which will be treated as Tier 2 capital, to help strengthen NBSs capital base so as to maintain continued and healthy growth. IFC will also work closely with NBS to develop and implement an appropriate technical assistance and training program to help strengthen the banks institutional capacity.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a category C project according to IFC''s environmental review procedure.  NBS has committed to ensuring that relevant operations will be conducted in accordance with the environmental requirements of Samoa and in compliance with IFC''s Microfinance Exclusion List.    The  is  from the Public Information Center.       Date SPI sent to PIC     February 8, 1999      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 974-4384
EUR REG SO 1.3 PRIVATE ENTERPRISE GROWTH Accelerated Development and Growth of Private Enterprise
EUR REG SO 2.1 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Increased Better-Informed Citizens' Participation in Political and Economic Decision-Making
EUR REG SO 2.3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT More Effective, Responsive and Accountable Local Governance
Support Independent Media Funding to strengthen the diversity, credibility, competitiveness, and innovative capacity of the independent media sector and the integrity of the information space.
Grant to UNICEF for Natural and Technological Risks in the Balkans, Moldova, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Grant to UNICEF for Natural and Technological Risks in the Balkans, Moldova, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro.
Strengthening Eurasian Publishers & Eurasian Partnership Program Strengthening Eurasian Publishers & Eurasian Partnership Program
EUR REG SO 1.1 PRIVATIZATION Increased Transfer of State-Owned Assets to the Private Sector
Strengthening the Media Sector (Europe and Eurasia Regional):  As authorized by the Central Europe earmark to support democracy in Central Europe, the Central Europe Media Program (CEMP) will build a cadre of up to six digital-first news champions in each country, empowering them to achieve significant market share, grow their revenues, and increase their resilience to political pressure. Through blended grants and technical support, Zinc will support outlets to adopt growth-focused, audience-centric, and data-driven business models, cultures, and ways of working that characterize the most successful independent online outlets in the region and globally. ..The technical approach includes four components: 1) Building a cadre of champion outlets with the ambition and capability to achieve scale and sustainability, 2) Supporting leadership teams to build ambitious yet achievable plans with clear growth and revenue targets, 3) Structuring grants like investments to incentivize growth rather than dependency, and 4) Building capacity to adopt data-driven newsrooms and business processes and to produce audience-centric content.  Zinc will select outlets that are well placed to adapt to new market realities and have the capability and ambition to achieve scale yet remain focused on public interest journalism. Through blended grants and technical support, the project will support outlets to adopt growth-focused, audience-centric, and data-driven business models, cultures, and ways of working.   CEMP activities contribute to Bureau Objectives 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; and 2.4;  JRS Objective 4, and CAATSA Objective 5..
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commisioners National Association of Regulatory Utility Commisioners
Central European University CEU Private University Central European University CEU Private University
Rule of Law Activity (Europe and Eurasia Regional):  Through its Central Europe Rule of Law Activity, Dexis Consulting Group aims to scale up the efforts of watchdog organizations to the regions; generate more demand for transparency; and engage the creative sector to make ROL concepts more appealing to the public, especially youth. In partnership with Hertie School, it will enhance the advocacy skills of human rights and watchdog group representatives from its Recharging Advocacy for Rights in Europe (RARE) project. The RARE members will receive technical capacity skills to enable them conduct advocacy at the EU and national level, improve governmental transparency, and expose corruption. Through sub-grants, Dexis will offer core institutional support to RARE network members and select other NGOs to achieve these results and rapid response grants for time-sensitive civic education campaigns and monitoring of ROL infractions. ..Through Hertie, the Central Europe Rule of Law Activity will build ROL actors' skills in data-informed advocacy, strategic litigation, and use of EU and national legal mechanisms to combat corruption. The project activities contribute to Bureau Objective 2.1; 2.2; and 2.4, and JSP GOAL 3: Strengthen democratic institutions, uphold universal values, and promote human dignity, Objective 3.1: Promote good governance and defend strong, accountable, and resilient democracies that deliver for their citizens..
Humanitarian Assistance Funding to improve community capacity to respond to natural disasters.
Vibrant Information Barometer (VIBE) The Vibrant Information Barometer is an annual study thattracks how information is produced, spread, consumed, and used. Information production and consumption have drastically changed since the early 2000s. The Vibrant Information Barometer builds on what we learned from nearly two decades of implementing the Media Sustainability Index. VIBE offers a fresh way to measure and diagnose the challenges and opportunities of todays complex information systems.
Using Market Forces for Environmental Improvement Using Market Forces for Environmental Improvement
PROMOTING CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT IN POLITICAL PROCESSES promoting citizen engagement in political processes
EUR REG SO 2.2 RULE OF LAW Legal Systems that Better Support Democratic Processes and Market Reforms
Balkans Regional Rule of Law Network Activity Balkans Regional Rule of Law Network Activity
Strengthening Eurasia News (SEN) USAID redacted this field in accordance with the Principled Exceptions outlined in the Office of Management and Budget Bulletin 12-01.
Democratic Governance + Public Administration Democratic Governance + Public Administration
Media Sustainability Index (MSI) - Europe & Eurasia IREXs Media Sustainability Index (MSI) provides in-depth analyses of the conditions for independent media in 80 countries across the world.
Nations in Transit Nations in Transit evaluates the state of democracy in the region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia.
ENP 2.0 The goal of enp 2.0 (enp 2.0 or program) is to support the continued locally driven development of an active, resilient , innovative, pluralistic, and well-informed democratic society. the program will achieve this goal through four integrated and mutually reinforcing program objectives. the program objectives aim to enable both short-term responsiveness to immediate needs as well as medium- to long-term resiliency building that will allow capitalization upon emerging and future socio-political openings and opportunities for change.
Democracy Program Funding to support the continued locally driven development of an active, resilient, innovative, pluralistic, and well-informed democratic society in eurasia.