devinitorg/iati-policy-markers huggingface dataset:
ABA Bank Loan table, .k-table{ border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; table-layout:fixed; margin-bottom: 15px;} .k-table, .k-table td, table, table td {outline: 0;border: 1px solid #000; } .k-table td, table td { padding: 5px; }   The proposed project (the Project) involves a senior loan of up to US$10 million to Advanced Bank of Asia Limited (ABA or the Bank), in order to support the Banks growth and to provide additional access to finance to local borrowers, in particular, MSMEs in Cambodia. -     Support the stabilization and expansion of the Cambodian banking sector
-	Increase access to finance for SMEs and MSMEs, ABA's key focus client segments
-	Send a positive market signal about IFC's support of a bank that is keen to strengthen corporate governance and embrace prudent risk management and cost saving measures
BOP PRASAC 2022 The proposed investment to PRASAC Microfinance Institution Plc (PRASAC or the Company) is a 3-year senior loan facility of up to US$80 million consisting of (i) IFCs own account of up to US$50 million of which up to US$30 million in US dollar and up to US$20 million in local currency (LCY), and (ii) mobilization of up to US$30 million in US dollar. The loan proceeds will be used to support PRASACs financing to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and at least US$20 million of the loan proceeds will be dedicated to green financing, which will be IFCs first green loan in Cambodia (the Project). This senior loan will be supported by the IDA Private Sector Window (PSW) Blended Finance Facility. The development impacts of the Project will be delivered through (i) improved access to finance for MSMEs; (ii) strengthened resilience among MSMEs in Cambodia by assisting financial institutions to improve responsible finance practice; (iii) increased access to climate finance, to support PRASAC to grow green financing, thereby catalyzing the private sector in Cambodia to adopt environmental and social sustainable principles, setting standards and reducing greenhouse gas emission.
Cambodia Airports The project company is Société Concessionnaire de lAéroport (SCA or the company)  a joint venture between Vinci Airports and Muhibbah Masteron Cambodia), is a special purpose company that holds a 25-year concession (from 1995) from the Government of Cambodia to manage and operate the Phnom Penh International Airport, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, Siem Reap.  Some parts of the operation of the two airports are delegated to Cambodia Airport Management Services Limited (CAMS - a joint venture between Aéroport de Paris, Vinci Airports and Malaysian Airport Berhad), under an operating agreement with SCA.

Given the increasing traffic at the two airports, SCA is required, under the concession, to carry out additional investments in the next five years. The total project cost is estimated at $72.0 million and includes at this stage: 
-  the financing of the 2003-2007 capital expenditure program for a total amount of $47.1 million, including $23.2 million to upgrade the facilities of Pochentong Airport (runway lengthening and widening, construction of a parallel taxiway, expansion of apron and warehouse facilities and modernization of the airport operating equipment);
-  $23.9 million for Siem Reap Airport (major repairs of the runway and taxiway, extension of the taxiway and aprons, construction of a new terminal building, modernization of the airport operational equipment and construction of a new cargo warehouse); 
-  the payment of $8.2 million due to the contractor for past capital expenditures; and 
-  the refinancing of $16.7 million of the existing shareholder and shareholder-guaranteed loan.
BOP HTB Senior The proposed investment is a 3-year senior loan of up to US$50 million to Hattha Bank Plc. (HTB or the Bank), formerly Hattha Kaksekar Limited, consisting of IFCs own account investment of up to US$10 million and mobilization of up to US$40 million. The loan proceeds will support the Banks MSME portfolio and improve access to finance for MSMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This loan will be supported by the IDA Private Sector Window (PSW) Blended Finance Facility. Project outcome: The Project will contribute towards narrowing the financing gap in the country by providing additional loans to MSMEs including WMSMEs during the tenor of the facility. This is expected to increase economic activity and job creation in Cambodia, expediting post-crisis recovery. 
Market-level outcome: IFC's engagement with the Bank will mobilize private sector investors in support of Cambodia's financial sector and increased access for underserved MSMEs and WMSMEs.
ASEAN Frontier Markets Fund ASEAN Frontier Markets Fund, LP (AFMF or the Fund) is a US$90m (target) generalist growth capital fund investing in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) primarily in Cambodia and Laos. The Fund will also seek a limited number of opportunities in other ASEAN-based companies which will typically have a strategic interest in, or growth plans to, Cambodia and Laos. The Fund will target growth-oriented sectors, including consumer, financial services, healthcare, and education.   The fund will be supported by the IDA19PSW Blended Finance Facility, created by the World Bank Group to catalyze private sector investments in IDA countries with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected states.
ACLEDA subdebt 3 The proposed investment consists of a syndicated subordinated loan to ACLEDA Bank Plc. (ACLEDA) to support ACLEDAs growth strategy with a focus on digitalization and finance its lending operations with a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and women-owned SMEs (the Project). The subordinated loan, structured as Tier 2 qualified capital under the laws and regulations of Cambodia, will include IFCs subordinated loan of up to US$60 million and mobilization of up to US$30 million. (i) Increased access to finance: Through this Project, IFC expects to increase access to finance for the underserved SMEs and women-owned SMEs in Cambodia by expanding number and volume of loans provided by ACLEDA to SMEs and women-owned SMEs in next 5 years. In addition, by supporting ACLEDA's growth strategy with focus on SME and women-owned SME segments and digitalization IFC anticipates that this Project contributes to improving quality of financial services by broadening access to digital financial products and improving banking service delivery via digital channels.
(ii) Improved inclusiveness: This Project reflects IFC's strategic engagement in Cambodia's banking sector by supporting ACLEDA's sustainable growth with focus on the base-of-pyramid and digitalization. By building market capacity that opens new market opportunities for digital banking products and services to help improve Cambodia's financial sector's competitiveness and promote a cashless economy.
CAMBODIA-LAOS-MYANMAR DEVELOPMENT FUND II LP Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar Development Fund II, L.P. (CLMDF II or the Fund), is a ten-year private equity fund with a target size of US$70 million. The Fund will focus on small and medium-sized enterprises in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. Expected development impact includes (i) private sector development through creating sustainable companies in the Fund's portfolio investments and providing them with access to an alternate source of long term funding, (ii) job creation that is expected to come through the business growth of the portfolio companies, (iii) operational improvements and enhanced corporate governance in the portfolio companies and (iv) continuous upgrading of the Manager's Environment and Social Management System which will lead to the improvement of ESG standards in portfolio companies.
Amru Rice Project AMRU Rice Cambodia Ltd. (AMRU or the Company) is a leading rice processor and exporter in Cambodia. Its products include fragrant jasmine, organic and brown rice, sourced from rice millers and producers across the country. AMRU is expanding its business volume and, with the help of IFC, seeks to increase its working capital funding and refinance short-term debt which was used to finance the construction of the Companys rice mill in Kampong Thom province (the Project). At the Project level, expected outcomes include increased offtake of rice from smallholder farmers, improved farmer incomes and strengthened farmer resilience to market volatility and contribution to disseminating best sustainability practices (resource-efficient, climate smart, incl. provisions for addressing forced/child labor and biodiversity risks in the supply chain).

At market level, IFC anticipates that the Project will enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the sector by showcasing the benefits and modalities of contract farming as well as the superior financial business outcomes of focusing on more niche product lines, such as organic or SRP rice.
Prasac Snr Loan The Project is to provide a senior loan to Prasac MFI Ltd. (Prasac/ the MFI), a growing MFI in Cambodia, to support them in providing micro finance solutions to over 126,000 small businesses and individuals (over half which are women) in Cambodia. Through this project, we aim to support the MFIs the long-term fund raising strategy and also set a positive demonstration impact for other lenders to do the same.   The proposed project consists of a senior loan of up to US$5 million with maturity of up to 7 years (grace period of up to 3 years). The loan aims to help Prasac support its loan growth which has been steadily increasing. -	Increasing access to credit: The proposed investment in Prasac is expected to improve access to credit in Cambodia as it will enable Prasac MFI to provide credit to underserved micro finance and retail borrowers.  -	Specific indicators that will be used to monitor the development impact of the Project include: growth in portfolio; growth in number of borrowers; growth in number of women borrowers; ROE & EROE, outreach indicators (branches).
Amret MFI Equity The Project is an equity investment in Amret Company Limited (Amret or the MFI). Amret is the 2nd largest pure microfinance institution (MFI) in Cambodia by gross outstanding loans and number of borrowers (Cambodia Microfinance Associations report as of December 2013). It is one of the 7 MFIs in the country licensed to take deposits. Amrets strategy is to provide a wide range of financial services to low income individuals as well as small and medium entrepreneurs, contributing significantly to economic and social development in Cambodia. As of December 2013, Amret had 116 offices in 22 capital/provinces across Cambodia.  Through the investment IFC will provide support to Amret in its transformation and development plan. - Contribute to the development of the microfinance sector in Cambodia: Through this investment, IFC will broaden its support to the microfinance sector demonstrating increased confidence and support for the sector as a whole. - Increased access to finance for micro clients, including in rural areas and agriculture sector: As of September 2013 Amret served over 300,000 borrowers of which more than 50% of its clients are engaged in the agriculture sector and 80% are women borrowers; and 110,000 depositors of which 54% are women depositors. Amret is expected to reach about 340,000 borrowers by 2016. Specific indicators to measure and monitor development impact of the Project such as additional clients, additional women clients, additional SME clients and additional clients in agriculture sector will be finalized with the client. - Unique role in providing commercially-oriented expertise: IFC will contribute to the sector''s further diversification of investor base and will bring a more commercially-oriented approach, as well as international expertise and experiences in financial sector, while maintaining the MFIs'' social mission and values.
ACLEDAGroup loan The proposed investment to ACLEDA Group consists of (i) an up to US$ 110 million senior loan to ACLEDA Bank Plc., (ii) a guarantee for a US$ 8 million equivalent local currency senior loan to ACLEDA Bank Lao Ltd., and (iii) an up to US$ 6 million equivalent local currency senior loan to ACLEDA MFI Myanmar Co. Ltd. The purpose of this investment is to support ACLEDA Groups lending programs to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and to help ACLEDA Group increase lending to the agricultural sector. (i) Contribute to the development of the financial sector in Mekong region: At present access to financial services in region and in Myanmar in particular is extremely limited. IFC''s engagement with ACLEDA Group on the microfinance market will contribute to the development of financial market and improve access to finance. (ii) Increase access to credit: The proposed investment in ACLEDA Group is expected to improve access to credit in the region as it will enable ACLEDA Group to provide credit to underserved micro finance, retail borrowers and SMEs, particularly in the agriculture sector.
Prasac Sr Loan 2 The Project is to provide an IFC A loan of up to US$10 million with maturity of up to 5 years to Prasac Microfinance Institution Limited (Prasac or the Company), an IFC existing client.  Prasac is one of the largest microfinance institutions (MFI) in Cambodia by gross outstanding loans and number of borrowers. It is one of the 7 MFIs in the country licensed to take deposits. Prasacs strategy is to provide financial services to rural communities and microenterprises in Cambodia. Prasac has significantly grown its operation over the last 5 years. As of December 2013, Prasac provided micro finance solutions to over 196,906 small businesses and individuals (over 85 percent of which are women) in Cambodia. With a plan to transform into a commercial bank in 2014 Prasacs target is to provide a wider range of financial products and services to its clients.  Through the Project IFC aims to provide Prasac a stable long term funding which is limited in Cambodia in order to support its loan growth. (i) Increased access to credit for micro and SME borrowers. (ii) Banking transformation: If Prasac''s intended transformation be successful, it will have a demonstration effect and provide another role model for MFIs keen to diversify and expand product offerings to better serve their customers.
CF ACLEDA subdebt 2 The proposed investment consists of a US$ 40 million 7-year subordinated debt to ACLEDA Bank Plc. (ACLEDA Cambodia or the Bank), which is expected to be funded fully through the IFC Capitalization Fund (the Cap Fund), as the proposed project is fully consistent with the Cap Funds objective of supporting a systemic bank that is capable of providing credit to emerging economies but is facing significant challenges to raise capital in international capital/credit markets, due to the global financial crisis.  The proposed investment will support ACLEDA Cambodias growth plan of further expanding its branch network in Cambodia and regionally, and continuing to move up market to better serve larger medium SMEs. (i) Improve access to credit as it will enable ACLEDA to continue providing credit to microfinance and SME clients. (ii) Improve market confidence, as it will enhance prospects of mobilizing additional long term funding from private investors.
SEF Hagar Soya The project is to incorporate Hagar Soya as a private company and expand it by establishing a soy milk manufacturing plant employing new processing and packaging technology.  The new plant will expand the current production capacity from 1,200 liters per day to 12,000 liters per day and will produce soy milk in 150 milliliter    Combibloc    paper carton drink boxes.    The project will have a significant development impact in Cambodia.  In ACLEDA (project #9675), IFC successfully converted an NGO into a commercial bank, which IFC supported extensively through advisory work, investments, and by arraging financing.  In the proposed project, IFC will seek to demonstrate the feasibility of converting NGOs'' income generating activities into private companies operating on a commercial basis. The project will ensure the company long-term sustainability and  also support Hagar''s social activities by creating jobs and re-investing the dividends received by Hagar NGO from the company.
HKL Senior Loan The proposed project aims to provide a senior loan of up to US$10 million to a new client Hatta Kaksekar Limited (HKL) in order to support its growth and development, especially through mobile banking and agent model that HKL is planning to roll out. (i) Increased access to credit for micro and SME borrowers. (ii) Mobile/ digital finance services: If HKL''s intended mobile banking business model successfully  executed, it will have a demonstration effect and provide another role model for MFIs keen to diversify and expand product offerings to better serve their customers and save cost.
Amret Senior 18 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0.0000       The investment is in the fo  rm of a senior loan of up to US$  40 million, consisting of an up to US$10 million IFC A Loan and an up to US$30 million B Loan, with   a   greenshoe   option of up to US$  40 million, to Amret Company Limited (Amret or the Company). The investment aims to support the Company's sustainable growth of its micro, small and medium loan portfolio. (i) Stakeholder impact -- Increasing financial access: The Project supports increasing financial access for MSMEs in Cambodia, in addition to maintaining and sustainably expanding financial access to micro borrowers, especially farmers and women borrowers. This contributes materially towards the WBG's goal of reaching Universal Financial Access by 2020.
(ii) Market-level impact -- Contributing to market resilience: Amret is the second largest MFI in Cambodia with strong presence in rural areas, who adopts industry-leading corporate governance and risk management platform, and is committed to responsible finance. The Project demonstrates IFC's support to Amret and the responsible lending practice in the microfinance sector in Cambodia, which is essential towards strengthening the sector's resilience.
ACLEDA SME loan The proposed investment consists of a US$ 10 million credit line to ACLEDA Bank (ACLEDA) with a 5-year maturity to be used to extend loans to SMEs in Cambodia, with 50% of the financing expected to be directed towards women-owned SMEs. The investment aims to support the continued growth of ACLEDAs SME loan portfolio. Increase access to credit: The proposed investment in ACLEDA is expected to improve access to credit for SMEs in Cambodia, and in particular to women-owned SMEs.
SEF ACLEDA Bank Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    Cambodia: ACLEDA Bank      RegionEast Asia and the Pacific   Sector   Project No009675   Projected Board DateJuly 15, 1999   Company NameACLEDA Bank   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	The Primary shareholder in ACLEDA Bank will be the Association of Cambodian Local Economic Development Agencies, or ACLEDA (32%), a non-governmental organization created in 1993 to provide financial services in rural Cambodia. Other shareholders in ACLEDA Bank are expected to include ACLEDA Staff Association Ltd.(19%), IFC, DEG, Triodos Bank and an additional investor.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	Project cost, including the acquisition of ACLEDA''s existing assets and funding required to support ACLEDA Bank''s projected portfolio growth, is estimated at approximately US$20 million. IFC would make an equity investment of up to US$750,000 and a loan of up to US$1.0 million to ACLEDA Bank.    Location of project and Description of site    	The headquarters of ACLEDA Bank will be located in Phnom Penh and the bank will operate a network of branches across Cambodia. ACLEDA currently has 27 branches/offices in Cambodia.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	ACLEDA is the largest microfinance institution in Cambodia and provides financial services to entrepreneurs and small businesses across the country. ACLEDA currently serves over 60,000 borrowers and has a portfolio of approximately US$10.0 million. ACLEDA has reached the stage where it needs to transform into a regulated microfinance bank in order to continue expanding and strengthening its operations. As such, ACLEDA will transfer substantially all of its assets and staff to ACLEDA Bank, in return for equity and subordinated debt. ACLEDA Bank will provide regulated, for-profit financial services in rural Cambodia. The creation of ACLEDA Bank will enable ACLEDA to develop a more sustainable institutional structure and to attract commercial sources of funding, including outside shareholders.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a Financial Intermediary (FI) Type 1 project according to IFC''s environmental review procedure. IFC will require that ACLEDA Bank''s operations are consistent with host country requirements and with IFC''s Microfinance Exclusion List. IFC will assess ACLEDA Bank''s capability to comply with this requirement. In addition, ACLEDA Bank will be required to submit an annual environmental performance report.    The  is  from the InfoShop.       Date SPI sent to InfoShop     June 15, 1999      This Summary of Project Information is prepared and distributed to the public in advance of consideration of the proposed transaction by the Corporations Board of Directors.  It is provided for the purpose of enhancing the transparency of IFCs activities and should not be construed as presuming the outcome of IFC Board consideration.    For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 974-4384
Prasac Subdebt The Project is to provide a subordinated debt of up to US$10 million to Prasac MFI Ltd. (Prasac or the MFI), a growing MFI in Cambodia, in order to support them in raising stable long-term funding to provide micro finance solutions to small businesses and individuals (over half of which are women) in Cambodia. Further, it is also to show strong engagement of IFC towards Prasacs development for a potential equity investment opportunity as the timing is adequate.  The proposed project consists of Tier II qualified subordinated debt up to US$10 million with maturity of up to 7 years (grace period of up to 3 years) - Supporting access to credit for Bottom of Pyramid borrowers - Improving market confidence: The proposed debt will not only have a positive impact on Prasac''s capitalization, but also on the market as a whole as it will enhance prospects of mobilizing additional long term funding from other investors - Specific indicators will be used to measure and monitor the development impact of the Project, include additional borrowers, additional women borrowers, additional capital mobilized for lending, ROE & EROE, outreach indicators (branches)