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AEF Pallson Consumer Industries Limited II Summary of Project Information (SPI)    Project Name	Tanzania-Pallsons Consumer Industries II    Region	Sub-Saharan Africa    Sector	Food and Agribusiness    Project No	008771    Projected Board    Date	August 30, 1998    Company Name	Pallsons Consumer Industries Ltd. II    Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    The sponsors are Mr. Amritpal Aggarwal and his three sons who own 100% of the company. The Aggarwals are successful businessmen and have successfully operated the sunflower crushing plant for over eighteen months.    Project Cost including IFC Investment    Project Cost  	  US $1.2 million   IFC Loan            US $450,000    Location of Project and Description of Site    The project is located in Arusha.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    The project debottlenecks and expands the capacity of an existing sunflower oil crushing plant by adding an expeller and other ancillary equipment.     Environmental Category and Issues    This is an environmental review category B project.  Key environmental health and safety issues associated with this project include waste disposal, boiler emissions, fuel storage, employee safety and fire protection. The sponsor is implementing the following mitigation measures:  the plant boiler, which was tested by the Ministry of Labour, complies with World Bank guidelines; liquid wastes will be disposed of in a septic tank; solid wastes will be used as animal feed; fuel storage is provided with secondary containment; fire safety and occupational health and safety programs have been established; and employees have been trained in safety rules and use of PPE.       The Environmental Review Summary was sent to the PIC on April 10, 1998.     Date SPI sent to PIC 		May 1, 1998         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.    \\StreetTalk\Shared Data@CAFNET@IFC\CAF\AEF\TAN\PallsonsconsumerindustriesII-SPI.doc   April 30, 1998 6:11 PM  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).
AEF Horticulture Farms & Exports Limited, Tanzania SUMMARY OF PROJECT INFORMATION       Country/Project Name	Tanzania-Horticulture Farms & Exports Ltd.    Region			Sub-Saharan Africa    Sector			Agriculture    Project No.		007707    Projected Approval Date	October 6, 1996    Company Name		Horticulture Farms & Exports Ltd.    Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders:  The project sponsors are Mr. Sandy Evans (67%) and Tanzania Flowers Ltd. (33%).  Mr. Sandy Evans, a British national and longtime Tanzanian resident, is the Managing director of Abercrombie & Kent Tanzania, an IFC client.  Tanzania Flowers is the oldest flower exporter in Tanzania and is owned and managed by the Bruins family.    Project Cost including proposed IFC investment    	Project Cost:		US$1.8 million equivalent   	IFC Investment:		US$0.8 million (loan)	    Location of Project and Description of Site:  The projects facilities are located in Arusha, Tanzania.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project:  The project will expand the operations of an existing successful rose farm from 1 ha to 6 ha.  The farm was started in 1995 with equity financing from the sponsors.  The project will enable the company to fully utilize its existing facilities and to widen the farms floral assortment to better suit European market requirements.      The project is expected to diversify the countrys export base, provide valuable foreign exchange, and create employment for 200 people.    Environmental Category and Issues:  This is a Category B project according to AEFs environmental review procedure. Environmental, health, and safety issues associated with this project include pesticides handling and application, integrated pest management, water supply, CFC-free cold storage, provision of personal protective equipment and safety training, and disposal/destruction of used pesticides containers.  The sponsor is currently preparing an environmental and safety management plan.  An ERS was made available on August 30, 1996.     Date SPI sent to PIC:  September 5, 1996    For additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit - telephone (202) 473-7711 - facsmile: (202) 676-0365   Environmental documents for this project are available at http://www.ifc.org and from the World Bank InfoShop (http://www.worldbank.org/html/pic/aboutinfo.html).
BOP CRDB TZ-Senior Loans The proposed investment entails (i) Senior loan facilities of up to US$ 100 million to CRDB Bank PLC (CRDB or the Bank) with a maturity of up to 5 years and;  (ii) a Senior loan of up to $5 million with a maturity of up to 3 years to the Bank's subsidiary, CRDB Burundi S.A (CRDB-BI). The proposed investment will support the growth of the Bank's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Women-Owned SMEs (WSMEs) portfolio in Tanzania and Burundi. (the Project). The most significant expected project-level outcome for the project is access to finance for MSMEs to support economic activity and resilience in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. Beyond the project outcome, IFC anticipates that the Project will support resilience amongst microfinance and BOP finance providers catalyzing investments in the sector by demonstrating the viability of lending to BOP providers and crowding in other sources of international and domestic finance in support of these lenders.
Tanzania Railway The proposed project involves an IFC investment of up to $44 million to rehabilitate, develop and operate the approximately 2,700 route-km Tanzanian Railway Corporation (TRC) network, under a 25 year concession (the Concession or the project) granted by the Presidential Parastatal Sector Reform Commission of the Government of Tanzania (GOT), to a consortium led by RITES of India (RITES or the Concessionaire) through a new company, Tanzania Railways Limited (TRL or the company).   The TRC network extends across Tanzania, with connections to rail networks in Kenya and Uganda in the north, and the TAZARA network to Zambia in the south.  The TRC network also transports transit freight between Dar es Salaam (the commercial capital of Tanzania on the east coast and one of the busiest ports in the region) and the land-locked countries of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi as well as eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.    At present, the TRC network is owned and operated by TRC, a parastatal enterprise of the GOT. Since 2003, TRC has experienced substantial deterioration in its financial and operating condition, reporting consistent losses and a steady decline in equity. The main business of the TRC network is freight transportation and in 2006, TRC reported annual volumes of about 0.8 million tons of freight, down from approximately 1.4 million tons in 2003.  In 2006, TRC also transported about 600,000 passengers per year, down from 685,000 passengers in 2003. The rehabilitation and development of the network is expected to significantly enhance safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway system, resulting in improved transportation of goods and people within Tanzania.  In particular, the poorer central and western areas will benefit from the increased flow of goods and trade to and from the coastal and other more prosperous parts of the country.  In addition, the project has significant regional development impact with further connections to at least six neighboring countries.  Tanzanias neighbors, particularly those that are landlocked (Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo) will also benefit from the safer and more reliable transportation of goods and people.
AEF Musoma Fish Processors SUMMARY OF PROJECT INFORMATION (SPI)       Project Name:			Tanzania: Musoma Fish Processors Ltd.    Region	:				Sub-Saharan Africa    Sector:				Fish Processing    Project No:				009578    Projected Board:			June 30, 1999    Company Name	:			Musoma Fish Processors Ltd.    Technical Partners and/or Major Shareholders    The shareholders of the company are two cousins: Fiaz Kurji and Karim Kurji on 50% to %50% basis. Fiaz Kurji, 40, is the Director of Finance of the Alpha Group responsible for finance and administration. Mr. Karim Kurji, 35, is the Director of Kenya and Tanzania fish operations of the group. The two directors will provide direction and marketing expertise to the project while the daily operations will be run by professional managers.    Project Cost including Proposed IFC Investment    	Project Cost			US$4.3 million   	IFC Loan Investment	US$1.50 million    Location of Project and Description of Site    	The project will be located on Block A, Plot number 93, Old Customs Road, Musoma, Tanzania. The site is relatively flat and adjacent to the shores of Lake Victoria.    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    The project involves establishing a modern nile perch fish processing plant at Musoma, Tanzania.  The project which will primarily be producing frozen fillets will assist the group to enter into new markets and expand their product range into higher value added products.    IFC Role IFC is to provide a long-term foreign currency financing and technical assistance through its consultant.      Development Impact	The project has strong developmental impact as it will: a) create additional employment of about 400 workers in a rural area; and b) earn the country over US$10 million in foreign exchange.    Environmental Category and Issues  	     This is an environmental review category B project.  Key environmental health and safety issues associated with this project include sustainability of fish supply; land use; liquid and solid waste treatment and disposal; plant hygiene; water and power supply; employee health and safety training; and plant fire protection. To mitigate impacts associated with the project the sponsor will install a wastewater treatment plant; monitor fish supply stocks and cooperate with Government fish resource management projects; provide training and safety equipment to fishermen; and conduct regular plant hygiene and housekeeping inspections.  Power and water supply are from the grid.     Date SPI sent to Infoshop: May 11, 1999    "This Summary of Project Information is prepared and distributed to the public in advance of consideration of the proposed transaction by the Corporation''s Board of Directors.  It is provided for the purpose of enhancing the transparency of IFC''s 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  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).
CRDB SME Loan, GWFP and GTFP The proposed project involves a debt and guarantee facility to develop a partnership with CRDB Bank (CRDB or the Bank) geared towards improving banking penetration in Tanzania, and more specifically, enhancing the Banks strategic focus on SMEs and commodity/agri-businesses as a way of reaching more of Tanzanias under-served communities.  The Bank aims to grow its business and improve its competitiveness as part of its 5-year strategic plan by expanding its lending capacity and delivery channels, broadening its product offerings and extending its branch and agency network.  CRDBs strategy in the coming years is to focus on the underserved SME and retail market segments in Tanzania. IFC''s financing package for CRDB is expected to deliver the following development impact:  1) Supporting SME Sector Development: Through access to longer-tenor loans, SMEs will have greater flexibility in making investments to develop their businesses, improve productivity and income generation, and create new jobs.  Additionally, the project will help the Bank extend banking services to under-served communities, including women-owned businesses, as the Bank increases its branch network and reach through alternative banking channels and platforms.  2) Enhancing Access to Finance for Farmers: This Project will contribute to the working capital needs of the agricultural supply chain in Tanzania by partnering with the country''s leading warehouse receipts financing bank, helping grow its activities in agri-lending.  Improved availability of credit to the agri-sector will continue to support growth, promote employment and generation of higher income in this sector.    3) Demonstration Effect: By supporting the warehouse receipts finance activities of the market leader in Tanzania, the Project will have a strong demonstration impact on local banks to promote participation in funding the agricultural sector.   4) Financial Sector Deepening: Deepening the financial sector through improved credit policies and procedures, risk management techniques, product design, and customer service.  5) Job Creation: The Project will support income generating exports and population sustaining imports or basic staples which are the essential roles of agricultural commodity trade, and IFC aims to help maintain and expand the commodity financing flows in emerging markets.
WCS COVID NMBTZ The Project comprises of a senior loan of US$90 million to NMB Bank Plc (NMB or the Bank) under the COVID-19 Emergency Response WCS Envelope (WCS Envelope). The investment will help expand the Banks lending operations in Tanzania and provide additional liquidity support amidst prevailing economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. IFC anticipates that the Project will help best position the private sector to support the economic recovery process, shortening the time it will take for the most vulnerable to return to their traditional income-earning opportunities. By sustaining the Bank's ability to provide working capital and trade finance, IFC's facility is intended to promote the resilience of trade finance markets, as well as broader stability that comes about by providing for the going concern of market participants in Tanzania.
Eurafrican Bank (Tanzania) Limited - Revision to original project SUMMARY OF PROJECT INFORMATION (SPI)     Project Name			Tanzania-Eurafrican Bank (Tanzania) Limited     Region				Sub-Saharan Africa    Sector				Finance    Project No			005049    Projected Board Date	July 31, 1995	    Company Name			Eurafrican Bank (Tanzania) Limited (EAB)    Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	EAB has been promoted by Banque Belgolaise, the African arm of Generale Bank (GBank), the largest Belgian bank with extensive interests both in Europe and overseas.  EAB''s major shareholders are:  Banque Belgolaise (25%); IFC (20%); Proparco (10%); other local shareholders (45%).       Project Cost including proposed IFC investment    	The total project cost is US$8.0 million, comprising of an "A" loan of US$3.0 million and a "B" loan of US$5 million.     	   Location of project and Description of site    	Tanzania    Description of Company and Purpose of Project   	   	EAB is a wholesale bank focussing on trade finance and other commercial banking activities.    	The project will provide EAB with a range of foreign currency funding products, enabling it to provide working capital financing to exporters as well as trade finance services to importers.    Environmental Categories and Issues    	This is a category "C" project under IFC''s environmental review procedure.     Date SPI sent to PIC		June 19, 1995    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).
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         Pyramid Healthcare (the Company, or Group, or Pyramid) is a leading medical consumables and equipment and pharmaceuticals distributor with operations across Sub-Saharan Africa. Pyramid represents internationally renowned manufacturers and provides its clients with full services from importation to in-country servicing with trained technicians.  
       
       
           
       
       
         The Project aims to expand Pyramids operations to new markets in Sub-Saharan Africa as well as strengthen Pyramids existing operations in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Mozambique, Nigeria and Ghana to improve access to high quality medical consumables, equipment and pharmaceuticals alongside world-class servicing in these markets. 
       
       
           
       
       
         The total project cost is estimated at US$15M. IFC is considering up to US$7.5M equity investment for IFCs own account 
         . -	Access to quality healthcare: As Pyramid expands, it will help more healthcare providers in accessing quality equipment and enable them to deliver higher quality diagnostics and procedures benefiting from Pyramid's local presence as it provides trainings for equipment use and onsite maintenance.

-	Access to quality pharmaceuticals and medical consumables: The investment will support the availability of quality pharmaceuticals and medical consumables in the region and prevent counterfeit and fake drugs from entering the supply chain through consolidation of the market.

-	Creation of skilled employment opportunities: As Pyramid grows its activities across Sub-Saharan Africa, it will generate employment in countries of operation.
Dutwa Nickel African Eagle Resources ("AFE" or the "Company") is a junior mining company with several exploration properties in Tanzania and Zambia. Its main focus is the advanced stage Dutwa nickel laterite project in north central Tanzania (Dutwa or the Project). At Dutwa, the Company has delineated a JORC-compliant resource of 98.6 metric tons at 0.93% nickel and 0.02% cobalt making it the 6th largest nickel deposit in Africa. AFEs plan is to develop a nickel mine and concentrating plant at Dutwa and to export its product to international markets. AFE is seeking an equity investment from IFC to help finance the ongoing Dutwa feasibility study. IFCs engagement will also help AFE develop the Project in line with industry best practices in environmental and social sustainability. The proposed investment will contribute to the completion of a full project feasibility study to confirm the commercial viability of Dutwa. Thus IFC''s current investment will be used for further exploration and studies, and not for the development of a mine. Development impacts from exploration activities are typically limited and at this stage mainly limited to local employment. If Dutwa is developed, significant development impacts will be realized, including: (i) diversification of Tanzania''s mining industry beyond gold and gemstones into base-metals; (ii) Government revenue generation and increased foreign exchange earnings; (iii) Significant linkages of Dutwa with other domestic economic activities; especially transportation and logistics; (iv) employment opportunities; and (v) Dutwa could become a long-term base-load customer of the Tanzanian central rail system.
Kioo Glass K3 The proposed investment is a debt facility to Kioo Limited (Kioo or the Company), a leading glass container producer in East Africa. Kioo produces both flint and colored glass for its domestic market in Tanzania, where it has dominant market share, and export markets in Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa, and the Indian Ocean Islands. Its customers include leading beverage multinationals.     The project will support the planned capacity expansion of Kioo in its existing production facility in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (the Project). The expansion will enable the Company to meet increasing demand for glass containers in the region. The key components of the Project are addition of a new production line and addition of transportation equipment. The most significant expected project-level outcomes are the generation of foreign exchange revenue for Tanzania, increased local value addition, and employment. IFC estimates that the Project will generate indirect and induced jobs along the different value chains as the supply and logistics networks are expected to grow significantly due to the expansion. Beyond the Project, IFC expects the investment to continue strengthening the integration of manufacturing industries on a regional scale, by further optimizing regional supply chains of glass packaging, which could serve as catalysts for developing additional downstream linkages, for instance, with the emerging beverage, food, pharmaceutical, perfume and cosmetics industries in Eastern and Southern Africa.