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A Community-Centred Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in the Niger Delta Contract related to: A Community-Centred Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in the Niger Delta - In the Niger Delta, insecurity fuelled by lucrative oil theft and related practices of artisanal oil refining has reached a level where it has profound implications for human security and stability in the region, accentuating socio-economic inequalities and exclusion within local communities, and negatively affecting formal oil production and hence the economy of Nigeria. The action will address key drivers of violence, criminality and poor local governance in the region through inclusive community approaches to security and stability. It will support local actors to address security issues at the community level, with a focus on youth and women, compounded with engagement of national and local government authorities as well as the private sector.
CL Securitization and Carbon Sinks Project To ensure the afforestation/reforestation and sustainable management of 2,917.6 ha of planted forest to sequester greenhouse gases,control erosion, enhance biodiversity values, and provide additional means of livelihood for local small producers and landholders. A higher-level objective is to demonstrate delivery mechanisms for carbon sequestration through afforestation/reforestation, whilepromoting biodiversity conservation and mainstreaming forestry into economic development in Chile.
Zambia COMACO Landscape Management 1. The development objective of the COMACO Landscape Project is to reduce emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) through the sustainable management within 270,698 ha of land traditionally devoted to community led agricultural and non-agricultural activities. The delivery of the ERs according to the delivery schedule agreed upon in the Emission Reduction Purchase Agreement (ERPA) is the results indicator that is being monitored by the World Bank over the ERPA duration.<br /><br />2. The project has the following specifictechnical objectives: (a) Agriculture Land Management including Agroforestry: to increase food production and household income by expanding legume-based agroforestry systems with demonstrated higher sustainable crop yields, and production of important firewood, materials and tradable carbon compared to thebaseline of traditional smallholder agriculture; (b) Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD): More specifically the Project will promote sustainable climate-smart agricultural practices in selected chiefdoms in the Eastern Province of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ). The adoption of sustainable agriculture practices will increase small-holder farmer crop yield, farmer income and welfare, reduce uncontrolled forest loss and degradation, which would be supported inthe short term by carbon revenues received from a significant increase in bio-carbon sequestration in agricultural areas and avoided emissions in forested areas.  To protect and expand areas under natural forest and conserve biodiversity through the intensification of food production on existing farm plots by adoption of legume-based agroforestry with in-built firewood production and avoidance of fallows, which will replace the need for further forest clearing as part of slash and burn agriculture, firewood and charcoal production. The decisions on land delineation for specific management purposes rest with the chiefs in consultation with the communities. Currently the challenge is one where allocation of forest areas for agricultural purposes to communities is made by the chief, and as a result the forested areas within the chiefdom are shrinking over time. Several chiefdoms have recognized the problemand are willing to set aside forest areas within chiefdoms for conservation use known as community conservation areas (CCAs). The interventions in CCAs will include land use planning, and preparation forest management plans by communities for managing conservation areas through implementing practices that will ensure that the forest areas are sustained. Agreements between chiefdoms and COMACOinclude provisions for implementation. The agreement also requires the Chiefs to submit a benefit sharing plan that will ensure fair distribution or usage of revenue channeled through the sale of Emission Reductions generated from the Project.
Kenya Agricultural Carbon Project The overall project objective is carbon sequestration through the adoption of sustainable agricultural land management practices inWestern Kenya.The project entity, the NGO ViAgroforestry (ViA) is promoting the adoption of SALM practices on approximately 45,000ha in Nyanza and Western Provinces. Expected outcomes include that smallholder farmers in Kenya will be able to access the carbon market and receive additional carbon revenue streams through the adoption of productivity enhancing practices and technologies.
Second Tranche of the BioCarbon Fund TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT TO THE BIO CARBON FUND WHICH IS EXPECTED TO HELP REDUCE CONCENTRATION OF GREENHOUSE GASES IN THE ATMOSPHERE THROUGH CARBON SEQUESTRATION PROJECTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THEREBY HELPING MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE
Commercial Reforestation on Lands Dedicated to Extensive Cattle Grazing in Magdalena Bajo Seco Region The development objective of the Magdalena Bajo Seco Project is to reduce emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) through the reforestat ion and sustainable management of 3,137 ha of land traditionally devoted to extensive cattle grazing. The delivery of the ERs accord ing to the delivery schedule agreed upon in the Emission Reduction Purchase Agreement (ERPA) will be the results indicator that is g oing to be monitored by the World Bank over time.
BCF - IBI Carbon Sink - Bateke The project aims to enhance carbon stocks on degraded lands on the Bateke Plateau through promotion of reforestation and agroforestry systems.
Piloting Sales of Solar powered refrigerators and freezers to fishermen, traders and small business owners, with a focus on women entrepeneurs. Piloting sales of refrigerators and freezers to entrepreneurs in senegal and cote d'ivore, with a focus on women
Magic Box LLP Magic Box is the leading producer in Kyrgyz Republic of small cardboard packages and one of the major label producers (based on offset printing) with exports to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Magic Box produces a variety of small size packaging and printing products for the tea, beverage, confectionary, food, detergent, and tobacco industries with an annual turnover of $3.3 million in 2009.  In 2007, IFC helped the company in its first capacity expansion in cardboard packages through a $1.5 million loan. Magic Box is currently undertaking a $5.3 million investment project to (i) diversify its production base by production of flexible packaging that will serve a wider range of clients in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan; and (ii) improve operational efficiency and expand current offset production. The investment will help increase Magic Box's product range and variety, thereby improving its competitiveness and export capacity into neighboring markets in the region, notably the larger Kazakstan market. The project will also promote import substitution in Kyrgyz Republic.
Highland PE Mezz The proposed project consists of an equity investment of up to US$5 million in the Highland Private Equity and Mezzanine Fund L.P. (the Fund), one of the first institutional investment funds in the Kyrgyz Republic seeking to raise US$30 million to provide risk capital to 10-15 local Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in the form of equity and quasi-equity financing in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Fund is a generalist with a focus on the consumer sector, agro-processing, healthcare, education and telecommunications. The project will be supported by the Blended Finance Facility of the IDA18 IFC-MIGA Private Sector Window (IDA PSW BFF), created by the Word Bank Group to catalyze private sector investment in IDA countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected states. The Blended Finance Facility is intended to help the Fund attract more private sector investors and reach more SMEs. The Fund is expected to have a significant development impact by: 
(i)            Providing growth and expansion capital to SMEs invested in the Kyrgyz Republic, an IDA country;
(ii)           Value addition through capacity building in operational, marketing and financial aspects of SMEs;
(iii)          Stimulating job creation and economic growth by supporting fast-growing SMEs;
(iv)          Implementing best practice environmental, social and corporate governance standards at both the Fund and investee levels.
BOP Bailyk Finance The proposed Project consists of a straight senior loan of up to US$2.5mn, denominated in local currency, to Microcredit company Bailyk Finance LLC (Bailyk Finance or the Company). The proposed investment will be a new FIG Investment engagement with an existing FIG Advisory client. The Project will enable Bailyk to increase access to finance for micro enterprises (MEs) and underserved individuals in rural areas of the KR on sustaining affordable housing finance for low-income individuals and/or financing to women owned MEs. As IFC expands its work in the KR, the proposed investment adds another dimension by providing direct funding to the Company. Stakeholder Effect: The most significant project-level outcome is derived from increased access to finance for MEs and underserved individuals with a focus on women enterprises and micro-housing, particularly in rural areas.
Resilience: IFC anticipates that the Project will promote increased resilience, achieved though supporting access to finance for MEs to withstand financial and economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. IFC will also support the private sector in the economic recovery process after the crisis, shortening the time for the most vulnerable to return to their previous income generating capacities.
KICB SL Project The proposed investment is to provide up to $5.0 million senior loan to Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank (KICB or the Bank), an existing IFC client, one of the most active providers of financial services to private companies and individuals in the Kyrgyz Republic.   IFC would play an important developmental role by providing KICB with additional longer term resources for on-lending to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), with focus in agriculture sector and increasing its lending operations in rural areas, which have limited access to long term funding.  Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank is a closed joint-stock company, which was incorporated in the Kyrgyz Republic in 2001. Since the Bank was established, the Bank has gradually developed as one of the leading providers of financial services to private companies in the country.  This is due to a strong board, good management and well developed operating processes.   KICB is currently the fifth largest bank in terms of total assets and the fourth largest bank in terms of total capital in the country. KICB has so far expanded its operations in Bishkek, Osh, Jalalabad, Naryn, and Karakol.   KICB financial position and performance has been satisfactory and improving over the period. Driven by the strong growth of its loan portfolio, the Banks total assets have increased notably from $21 million at December 31, 04, to $32 million (52% growth) at December 31, 05, to $47 million (47% growth) at December 31, 06, and further to $84 million (80% growth) at December 31, 07. This trend continued in 2008 with total assets reaching $92 million equivalent, as of March 31, 08, registering 10% growth. The project is expected to have a significant development impact as it will enhance the Banks ability to lend to MSMEs and will strengthen the Banks capacity in environmental and social management.  The project will enable the Bank to offer wider financing options to Kyrgyz MSMEs, and will encourage the Bank to expand MSME lending in less developed rural areas of the Kyrgyz Republic that are significantly underserved by the financial sector.  Such financing will be crucial for the sustainable development of the private sector across the country that results in improved economic development and poverty reduction.   The project is also expected to contribute to the increased competition in the financial sector and create a demonstration effect for other investors to invest into the MSME segment. In addition, the Bank will need to comply with IFCs environmental and social management standards and has committed to strengthen its Environmental and Social Management Procedures System. This will strengthen the Banks standards in this area and create a demonstration effect for other banks.
Demirbank Kyrgyzstan (DBK) Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    Kyrgyz Republic-Joint Venture Bank        Equity Investment        Region    Central Asia, Middle East & North Africa      Sector   Project No004764   Projected Board DateApril 1, 1996   Company NameDemirbank Kyrgyzstan   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	Technical Partner - Demirbank - 60%; International Finance Corporation (IFC) - 15%, European Bank for Reconstruction (EBRD) and Development - 15% and FMO - 10%.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	The Bank will be capitalized at US$2.0 million, of which IFC will invest approximately US$300,000. IFC, FMO and EBRD will each make a loan of US$2.0 million to the Bank. FMO will participate under IFCs B loan program.    Location of project and Description of site    	Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The project will consist of the establishment of the first major international joint-venture bank in the Kyrgyz Republic.  The new institution is expected to provide essential banking services to private Kyrgyz enterprises and joint ventures.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a category C project.  No further environmental review is required.       Date SPI sent to PIC     February 16, 1996      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 676-0365
SEF Magic Box Magic Box, established in 2004, is a leading producer of cardboard packaging in the Kyrgyz Republic.  The project consists of purchasing and commissioning a second cardboard production line to double capacity along with supplementary equipment to enhance efficiency.  The company produces small cardboard boxes for cookies, tea, pasta, cigarettes and other consumable products.  Through the project, the company can maintain its position as an industry leader in the growing Kyrgyz economy, replacing imports, while at the same time expanding into a regional player in Central Asia. The project is expected to generate up to 30 additional jobs.  It will help promote import substitution in cardboard packaging, a high value-added industry, and help develop a Kyrgyz company into a regional player by building its export capacity.  The project will also help demonstrate IFCs ability to assist SMEs expand their operations in the Kyrgyz Republic, giving confidence to other investors, both foreign and local to expand their businesses.  In particular, the project will encourage foreign direct investment through the example of a Turkish entrepreneur who decided to relocate his operations into the Kyrgyz Republic.
FINCA Kyrgyzstan The proposed project is to provide a $6 million senior loan (or local currency equivalent) to FINCA MicroCredit Company (FMCC or the Company), a leading microfinance company in Kyrgyz Republic. Proceeds of the loan will be used to finance the expansion of their lending to micro and small entrepreneurs (the Project). The Company currently seeks long-term funding to continue its dynamic growth and offer new products to its target clientele. The developmental impact is expected to be high:

-	The Project would provide funding for underserved segments of society in an IDA country, more specifically women entrepreneurs, and will contribute to employment creation and poverty reduction in Kyrgyz Republic.

-	The Project would support the efforts of FMCC to diversify and increase the volume of their funding and to better manage their asset and liability position at a time of limited funding opportunities.

-	In Kyrgyz Republic, the provision of term funding in the local financial market will have a very strong demonstration effect and build market confidence. This is extremely relevant in a post conflict environment.
SEF Kyrgyz Industrial Credit Bank Summary Of Project Information (SPI)        Project Name    Kyrgyz Republic - SEF KICB      RegionCentral Asia, Middle East and North Africa   Sector   Project No009837   Projected Board DateNovember 15, 1999   Company NameKyrgyz Industrial Credit Bank (KICB)   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	AKFED is one of the members of the Aga Khan Development Network, a group of agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities in developing countries, particularly in Asia and Africa. AKFED supports indigenous enterprises and seeks to harness both international expertise and local know-how to the task of improving living standards. AKFED will take a 30% equity stake, with Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG, German Development Agency), European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and IFC each taking 20%. The Kyrgyz government will take the remaining 10%.    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	The total project cost is estimated at US$7 million. The planned IFC investment is a 20% equity stake estimated at US$1.4 million.    Location of project and Description of site    	KICB will be headquartered in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The project involves the establishment of the Kyrgyz Industrial Credit Bank (KICB), a fully-fledged commercial bank with a capital of US$5 million. KICB will contribute to the economic development of the Kyrgyz Republic through the development of the financial sector and the provision of much-needed high-quality banking services to private sector clients. The establishment of such a model bank will demonstrate the potential to both local and foreign banks and will build confidence in the Kyrgyz banking sector.      Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a Financial Intermediary (FI) Type 1. KICB will be required to (i) ensure that all subprojects conform with prevailing Kyrgyz legislation; (ii) to establish an environmental management system; (iii) submit an environmental management plan; (iv) and submit an annual environmental performance report.          Date SPI sent to InfoShop     October 13, 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
Joint Stock Commercial Bank Kyrgyzstan This project - Joint Stock Commercial Bank Kyrgyzstan (AKB, company or the bank) is part of IFC's Central Asia Micro and Small Enterprise Facility (the facility), comprising individual credit lines to selected partner banks that will then be on-lent to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) through specialized micro and small business finance windows that will be created at the partner banks level for this purpose.  Within the framework of the facility, IFC will, in close collaboration with EBRD, make available up to $45 million for lending (in the form of credit lines) to selected local banks for onlending to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Kazakhstan, The Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, and later Tajikistan.

AKB, the second largest bank in the Kyrgyz Republic, has been selected as a partner bank for the facility.  It was established in 1991, and was one of the first commercial banks in the country.  The objective of this project is to expand the frontier of finance by extending downward the range of market segments served by AKB.  Thus, the IFC credit line will increase the availability of sustained credit to creditworthy MSEs, while at the same time building up the lending capacity and skill base of AKB.
Kompanion Project The proposed project is to provide a $6 million senior loan (or local currency equivalent) to Kompanion Financial Group Microfinance CJSC (Kompanion or the Company), which would use the loan to expand lending to micro and small entrepreneurs (the Project). The Company seeks long-term funding to continue its dynamic growth and offer new products to its target clientele.  Kompanion was founded in October 2004 as a Limited Liability Micro Credit Company through the consolidation of five separate micro-credit agencies. In April 2009 the Company was reorganized into a closed joint stock company and licensed by the National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic as a non-deposit-taking commercial microfinance company.  Kompanion has an extensive country-wide geographic footprint with representation in all regions. It provides micro- and small-business credit in rural and urban areas throughout Kyrgyzstan. Currently, the Companys primary products are women solidarity group loans (approximately 84% of the customer base) and secured small business loans to entrepreneurs and individuals in agriculture and rural areas.   Kompanion is targeting primarily the rural areas and lending to individuals in poor rural villages, fostering the growth of these less developed areas. With its active clients base of over 137,000 as of December 2011, Kompanion is the largest credit provider by outreach in the country. The developmental impact is expected to be high:  -	 The Project would provide funding for the underserved segments of the society, more specifically women entrepreneurs and individuals in poor rural areas.  -	 In Kyrgyz Republic, the provision of term funding in the local financial market would have a strong demonstration effect and build market confidence.   -	 Strengthening the microfinance sector in Kyrgyzstan will allow to prop up economic growth in the country through generation of new jobs and improvement of life at the base of the pyramid.
SEF Altyn-Ajidar II The project consists of expanding and diversifying the operations of Altyn Ajydar (AA or the company), an existing client of IFC and the leading producer of corrugated carton packaging in the Kyrgyz Republic (KR).  It involves the construction, equipping and placing into operation of a cardboard and fluting paper facility with capacity of 8,250 tons p.a., a plastic packaging facility with capacity of 2,400 tons per annum, and the modernization of the existing corrugated packaging plant reaching capacity of 25 million tons per annum.

The project will allow AA to diversify into plastic packaging, improve operating efficiencies in the cardboard packaging business through economies of scale and achieve additional savings from import substitution of raw material.
Demir MSME Project The proposed Project consists of a senior loan of up to US$10 million, denominated in local currency, to Demir Kyrgyz International Bank CJSC (DKIB or the Bank), a long-standing IFC client and a systemically important bank in the Kyrgyz Republic.  The tenor of the loan is 5-year with 18-month grace period. Local currency financing at a commercially viable rate will be provided via The International Development Associations Private Sector Window Local Currency Facility (IDA PSW LCF).  Investment proceeds will be used to increase access to finance for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), in the Kyrgyz Republic, with a particular focus on financing to women-owned SMEs. The most significant expected project-level effect is increased access to SME finance in the Kyrgyz Republic, including for WSMEs. Beyond the Project, IFC anticipates that through demonstration and replication effects, the Project will contribute towards increased inclusiveness of women owned SMEs finance market in the country.