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Belarusian Bank for Small Business The proposed project is to establish a dedicated greenfield microfinance bank in Belarus during 2007.  The project will support the development of private micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Belarus by providing financial services on a sustainable basis. The project is expected to have a high development impact by contributing to the development of the MSE sector in Belarus and further demonstrating the viability of the MSE lending operations to other local banks. Financing MSEs is critical to the development of free entrepreneurship practices as this contributes to economic and political stability through sustained employment opportunities. MFBB will bridge the gap between the demand and supply for MSE finance by providing permanent and reliable access to MSEs. It will also set new standards in good corporate governance, promote competition in the microfinance sector and foster innovation and better standards in customer service and conduct of business which will have a positive effect on other market participants and result in better services to the final beneficiaries.
Alutech Expan The proposed Project is with the Alutech group of companies (the Company, Alutech or the Group), the only producer of roller shutters accessories, sectional doors and aluminum extruded products in Belarus and the IFC good-standing client since 2010.  Alutech was founded in 1996.  It operates four manufacturing enterprises (Alutech, AluminTechno, Alutech Industrial Doors Systems and Alstrong) in Minsk, Belarus, and one in Kyiv, Ukraine, as well as over 20 trading companies and local warehouses in Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, and Czech  Republic (jointly referred to as the Group).  The implementation of the Project would allow Alutech to further reduce its production cost, strengthen its leading market position and penetrate new geographic markets, predominantly in the growing former CIS region and European Union through the expansion of its production capacities for sectional doors and aluminum profiles. The Project will further increase the supply of high quality extruded aluminum products and panels, which are important components for the construction industry, and are used in infrastructure, housing amd industrial real estate developments across the region.  The Project will help Alutech grow its share in the regional market, substituting imports and providing adequate quality products at competitive price.  It will also help the Company to increase its exports to the European markets.  Key development impacts to the local economy include employment generation and benefits to the consumers.  The Project has a significant demonstrational effect.
Strominvest II The Project consists of providing up to US$17 million in EUR equivalent corporate loan facility for the development of affordable housing projects in Belarus, sponsored by LLC Strominvest (Strominvest, the Company). 1. Improving business infrastructure - improving residential infrastructure and increasing stock of affordable housing units. 2. Demonstration effect - by supporting a local private sector provider, IFC will contribute to the development of real estate sector and raise its attractiveness to private investors. 3. Employment generation - the project will create significant number of new direct positions.  Temporary employment will also be provided to local labour during the design and construction phase.  Commercial real estate projects will also support indirect employment with a multiplier effect along the supply chain. 4. Increased tax revenues - the project will lead to increased tax revenues to local and federal authorities.
WCS COVID BNB The proposed investment consists of a financing package of up to US$20 million equivalent for Belaruski Narodny Bank (BNB-Bank or the Bank). The financing package will have a one-year tenor with a renewal option for another year. It will support the Banks working capital and trade-related lending program to private sector small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Belarus (the Project). Under the Project IFC will provide and mobilize additional funding to support BNB-Bank's lending to its SME customers. This will help SMEs to sustain operations and to expedite their post-crisis recovery.
Alutech III The proposed Project is with the Alutech group of companies (the Company, Alutech or the Group), the only producer of roller shutters accessories, sectional doors and aluminum extruded products in Belarus and the IFC good-standing client since 2010.  Alutech was founded in 1996.  It operates three manufacturing enterprises (Alutech Incorporated, AluminTechno and Alutech Doors Systems) in Minsk, Belarus, one in Novosibirsk, Russia, one in Neunkirchen, Germany and one in Kyiv, Ukraine as well as over 23 trading companies and local warehouses in Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Germany, Austria and Czech  Republic (jointly referred as the Group) to produce aluminum profile systems, roller shutter systems, and sectional doors.  The proposed Project is to refinance short-term bridge loans acquired for capital investments during 2013-2014 (the Project). The Project will support the Company''s expansion plans with better clients'' services, further market penetration and broader and more innovative products offering.  The Project will allow the Company to strengthen its operational and financial standing and continue its positive impact on the local economy through employment generation and benefits to the consumers.  With Alutech''s products being important components for the construction, infrastructure and housing sectors in the region, the positive impact extends further to the industrial development of the region.  The Project will also have a significant demonstrational effect showcasing continuing multi-faceted cooperation between IFC and its successful portfolio client.
DBBC Project Detroit Belarus Brewing Company LLC, (DBBC or the company) is the special purpose vehicle, which was incorporated in New Jersey, USA for the privatization of OJSC Dednovo Brewery (Dednovo), a brewery located in Bobruisk, Mohilev Region, in central Belarus. This will be the first privatization of a brewery involving western investors and among the few privatizations in Belarus. 

In 1990s, Dednovo used to be the second largest brewery in Belarus and the largest employer in the city of Bobruisk.  In September 2002, it ceased regular operations in due to lack of working capital and investment funds to implement the necessary capital improvements. The project will refurbish, modernize and expand Dednovos facilities to produce a consistent and high quality beer for the Belorussian market. The project will also develop a distribution system and brands for Dednovos beer.
Strominvest/Erilin JV Strominvest LLC (Strominvest or the sponsor) and  Erilin Holdings Limited (Erilin or the Borrower) have undertaken to develop a new 7-floor Class-A commercial real-estate building with 12,185 sqm usable space on the Myasnikova St., in Minsk, Belarus.  The building, currently under construction, is expected to be completed and made available for lease by November 2008.    During the construction phase, Strominvest will act as the project administrator and main contractor at an arms-length basis and Erilin will provide for the necessary financing.  On completion of construction, the buildings ownership will be transferred to Erilin.  Total project cost on completion is estimated to be around EUR16 million (approximately $24 million equivalent).  50% of the project cost up to EUR8 million ($12 million equivalent) is financed by Erilin, of which EUR5.1 million ($7.7 million equivalent) has already been provided, and IFC has been approached to provide the balance 50%, up to EUR8 million (approximately $12 million equivalent), to Erilin as a long-term loan. The project will support a private sector company to diversify its operations as well as facilitate the development of the commercial infrastructure in Minsk by addressing the current commercial building supply shortage.  It is also expected that the availability of Class A buildings will facilitate the entrance of Russian and other international businesses into Belarus, thereby contributing to FDI inflows and private sector development. IFCs requirement for Strominvest to implement and maintain high environmental, fire and life safety and social standards, including utilizing international Property Appraiser, obtaining Construction All Risk and Property Damage insurances will have a demonstration effect on other firms in the industry.  The project will create new employment, both directly and indirectly.  It will provide additional direct employment in the maintenance and service areas.  In addition, temporary employment will be provided to local labor during the construction phase.  IFC has required Erilin to prepare its audited financials in accordance with IFRS to ensure financial accountability.
DBJC II Project Detroit Belarus Juice Company (DBJC) is a Cyprus based investment holding company, whose sole asset is a 100% shareholding in FE Staraya Krepost, the operating company that owns the juice plant in Bobruisk, Belarus.  IFC is currently a 20% shareholder in DBJC by way of IFCs $2 million equity investment, dated April 2008. 

DBJC is currently proposing a $6.37 million expansion project in order to: i) acquire equipment to launch contract production of soft drinks in PET format with a view to entering a new and much larger segment of the soft drinks market providing better value to consumers; ii) expand its warehouse capacity in order to accommodate a higher production and sales volume; and iii) invest in working capital to support growing sales.  The project is proposed to be financed by way of conversion of shareholder loans into equity and fresh cash equity injection by IFC. Proposed Project is expected to bring the following development impacts:

Employment: DBJC provides stable employment to 100+ staff, majority of which at the juice plant located in a low income region in Belarus. 
SMEs reached: DBJC has 90% market share in distribution, reaching a total of circa 5,600 sales outlets that are involved in the distribution of its beverages. 
Food Safety:  DBJC is in the process of obtaining HACCP certification.  DBJC will provide local consumers with competitively priced, high quality beverages that are a cost effective alternative to imports.
Eurotorg Project The project is the expansion of the Belarusian retail food chain LLC Eurotorg (Eurotorg or the company) (the project). The project will enhance the companys presence throughout the country and broaden its consumer base. (i)	Benefits to consumers: Through the expansion of its retail chain, the Group will provide access to a more diverse selection of high-quality, affordable products to a broader consumer base.  (ii)	Supply chain development: The Group''s expansion will (a) increase the number of its local suppliers, (b) provide additional sales channels for local producers and importers, and (c) contribute to improvements in efficiency and operating standards throughout the supply chain.  (iii)	Employment generation: The project will provide additional direct employment for approximately 3,000 people, 80% of whom are expected to be women.  (iv)	Best practice transfer: The project is expected to facilitate the transfer of modern retail techniques to Belarusian regions and to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain in the country. The project will also create a standard for employee training and development across the country.  (v)	Demonstration effect: The project will have a demonstration effect by encouraging other companies in the region, as well as Western investors, to pursue investment opportunities in Belarus as the country seeks to improve its business climate and facilitate greater inflows of foreign direct investment. In addition, the project will have a demonstration effect for private sector activity in general by showing the capacity of a private sector company to effectively and professionally meet the needs of the population in a predominantly state-dominated economy.
A1 Belarus Project The A1 Group (the A1 Group or the sponsor) plans to open 128 discount stores in the six largest cities of Belarus, which the sponsor plans to complete by 2010.  Discount stores are characterized by low numbers of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), limited in-store service, and, as a result, low prices.  The first stores will open in Minsk, and will be followed by stores in other Belarusian cities. The sponsor has an expected ratio of owned to rented stores of 40:60.  These stores, located in residential areas, will have an average trading area of 500 m2 and will serve low- to mid-level income customers. Retail infrastructure in Belarus is poor and in need of improvement. The project is expected to help address the strong household demand for modern retailing in Belarus, mainly driven by gains in consumer income as a result of rapid economic growth. The opening up of 128 modern discount stores in Belarus as a result of this project will open up new retail options for consumers and facilitate the transfer of modern warehousing and retail techniques to a country where the modern format retail industry is still in the early stages of development. The establishment of this retail chain across the country will be instrumental in improving the quality and quantity of retail operations in Belarus. The project will also support a South-South investment, thereby encouraging other companies to pursue investment opportunities in Belarus as the countrys perceived risk continues to diminish.
Rubliovskiy The project will comprise:   - the opening of 20 new Rubliovskiy supermarkets in Minsk and the regions; - the construction of 6 new Class A and B+ warehouses in Belarus; and - the development of a logistics business.    The project will roll out in phases between 2008 and 2012 at a total estimated cost of $110 million. The project will have the following development impact:  Benefits to Consumers:   By enhancing its wholesale business and expanding its retail chain, the Group will be able to provide access to a more diverse selection of high-quality, affordable food.  Best Practice Transfer:  The project is expected to facilitate the transfer of modern wholesaling, warehousing and retail techniques to Belarus and to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain in the country.  The expansion of the Group''s retail chain would demonstrate modern retailing techniques to the market.  Improved Corporate Governance:   The Groups reorganization and improvement of its corporate structure as well as its transition to IFRS accounting will increase transparency and serve as a benchmark for other local companies.     Cost Savings for Consumers:    A stronger bargaining position vis-à-vis suppliers, economies of scale achieved through geographical expansion, as well as improved inventory management, will allow for cost savings, which eventually can be passed onto the end customer.   Employment Generation:   The project will create new employment, both directly and indirectly.  It will provide additional direct employment through the expansion plan and temporary employment during the construction phase.
Priorbank Trade Facility Priorbank (or the bank), a leading private bank, is the third largest in Belarus, with net worth of $28 million and assets of $284 million equivalent as of December 31, 2002. In addition to its corporate and SMEs activities, Priorbank actively works with trading and retail sectors and provides a wide range of other financial services. The banks main strategic goal is to build on its leading position in the market by providing comprehensive corporate and retail client services based on advanced banking technology and professional management. The bank is planning to use IFC funding to expand its lending portfolio to medium-sized private corporates in various sectors of the economy.
Belarusky Narodny Bank The project involves the purchase of an equity stake of up to 20% in Belarusky Narodny Bank (BNB) and a senior loan for SME finance of up to $5 million; a GTFP line in an amount to be determined may also be a part of IFCs financial package. IFCs existing client, Bank of Georgia, (BoG) has purchased a controlling stake in  BNB, with a plan to transform the limited existing operations into an SME bank. BoG and the existing minority shareholder would participate in a new share issue to expand the Bank and meet new regulatory capital requirements for banks operating in Belarus.  For BoG, Belarus represents an opportunity to expand outside of its home market (where it is the largest bank) into a growth market, and in particular, one with a limited SME banking market. Since the Belarusian economy is 5-times larger than Georgias and yet much more limited in the development of SME banking, the opportunity has great potential for BoG.   BNB is a small Minsk-based bank with CAR of over 50%; Tier 1 equity is over 50% of assets. The bank has historically turned a small profit by serving a small number of Belarusian companies, most of which would be considered medium-sized or even small enterprises. The primary development impact of the Project is to deepen the market for SME lending in Belarus by facilitating the entry and growth of a competent banking group through a South-South investment. SME development and the development of the private sector remains low in Belarus given the dominance of the state sector.
Rubliovskiy III Rubliovskiy (Rubliovskiy or the Client) is planning to open 21 new stores and acquire 4 existing stores with a combined trade area of over 30 thousand square meters (sqm) in 2012-2014. Rubliovskiy is the leading wholesaler and 5th largest food retailer in Belarus. The client owns and operates a chain of 45 stores and 9 warehouses throughout Belarus. The expansion contemplated by Rubliovskiy will allow it to expand on its success to-date by tapping into significantly underserved regional markets, expand its market share in Minsk and strengthen its overall competitive position. Benefits to consumers: By enhancing its retail chain, the Group will be able to provide access to a more diverse selection of high-quality, affordable products than most Belarusian consumers currently have access to. Stronger bargaining positions vis-a-vis suppliers, economies of scale achieved through geographical expansion, as well as improved inventory management, will allow for cost savings, which eventually can be passed on to the end customer;    Supply chain development: The Group''s expansion will (i) increase the number of its local suppliers, (ii) provide additional sales channels for local producers and importers, as well as (iii) contribute to improvements in efficiency and operating standards throughout the supply chain.    Employment generation: The Project will provide additional direct employment for approximately 2,500 people 80% of whom are expected to be women. Five of the Project stores will be greenfield construction projects, so temporary jobs will be created during the construction phase. In addition, indirect employment will be created in the retail value chain.    Best practice transfer: The Project is expected to facilitate the transfer of modern retail techniques to Belarusian regions and to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain in the country. The Project will also create a standard for employee training and development across the country.    Demonstration effect: The Project will have a demonstration effect by encouraging other companies in the region, as well as Western investors, to pursue investment opportunities in Belarus as the country tries to improve its business climate and facilitate greater inflows of foreign direct investment. In addition, the Project will have a demonstration effect for private sector activity in general by showing the capacity of a private sector company to meet effectively and professionally the needs of the population in a predominantly state-dominated economy.
WCS COVID Prior The project is a senior loan of up to US$25 million equivalent in Belarusian Rubble to Priorbank Joint-Stock Company (Priorbank, or the Bank), an existing IFC client in Belarus. The loan will have a tenor of 12 months with the possibility of extension by another 12-month period. The funds will be used to support SMEs in Belarus which have been negatively impacted by the COVID 19 global pandemic. The expected development impact derives from increased access to finance for SMEs in Belarus which have been negatively affected by the COVID 19 global pandemic and ensuing economic slowdown. IFC's funds will be used to provide working capital lines to eligible SMEs in the country, helping these companies to sustain their operations during the economic slowdown. In addition, by sustaining banks' ability to provide funding to SMEs, the project intends 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 Belarus.
Priorbank & Raiffesen Leasing Belarus Green Housing The project entails a total financing package of up to US$75 million equivalent in Belarusian Rubble (BYN) for Priorbank Joint-Stock Company (Priorbank, or the Bank), an existing IFC client in Belarus, and its subsidiary JLLC Raiffeisen Leasing (RLBY of the Company). The package consists of the following components:   1)     Up to US$50 million equivalent in a 7-year senior housing finance loan to Priorbank (Priorbank Housing Loan). The loan would be used for on-lending to mortgage borrowers including green mortgages, and/or for energy efficiency home renovation loans in Belarus. At least 50% of the Housing Loan proceeds will be used for eligible climate finance, which includes green mortgages and/or energy efficiency home renovation loans.  2)     Up to US$25 million equivalent in a 7-year senior housing finance loan for RLBY (RLBY Housing Loan). The Loan proceeds will be used for on-lending to mortgage borrowers through financial leasing of residential property in the country, with at least 50% of the proceeds to be on-lent for eligible green mortgages. The most significant expected development impact resulting from the project involves:

i)	Increased access to housing finance in Belarus. Availability and affordability of mortgage funding in the country is very limited, largely hindered by lack of long-term local currency funding. 

ii)	Increased access to climate finance in the country through green mortgages and energy efficiency home renovation loans. At least 50% of the loan proceeds will be channeled towards climate finance, helping the country achieve its green house gas reduction targets in line with National Sustainable Development Strategy.

iii)	Increased competitiveness in the green housing finance in the country: Successful introduction of the green mortgage and energy efficiency home renovation products and growth of these portfolios might resonate through the market and inspire other financial institutions in the country to follow suit and introduce retail climate finance products.
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