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Promerica CR Energy Efficiency Line The proposed project consists of a $6 million credit facility for Banco Promerica de Costa Rica, S.A. (the Bank), a private Costa Rican bank, subsidiary of Promerica Financial Group (PFC).  The proceeds from the transaction will be used to increase, diversify and lengthen the Banks funding base by obtaining medium-term funding for on lending to sustainable finance (SF) sub-projects.  Banco Promerica is the fifth largest private bank in Costa Rica in terms of assets with $444 million as of December 31, 2009. The anticipated development impact of this project is to foster growth in the SF sector by increasing the number of loans to SF sub-projects and the growing the Bank''s SF portfolio.
Mucap Housing The proposed investment (the Project) consists of a $10 million loan to Mutual Cartago de Ahorro y Prestamo (Mucap) for expanding housing finance in the low and middle income segment in Costa Rica. Mucap is a non-profit mutual society established in 1970 to expand access to housing finance in Costa Rica. Its core business is housing finance for the lower and middle income. The Project is expected to have development impact in the following areas: (1) increased financial access and inclusion in Costa Rica; (2) increased access to finance for low and middle income housing which requires longer tenor financing; (3) demonstration effect to spur other local financial institutions to enter this priority sector and replicate this experience. The Project is expected to have development impact in the following areas: (1) increased financial access and inclusion in Costa Rica; (2) increased access to finance for the underserved low and middle income housing segments that require longer tenor financing; and (3) demonstration effect to spur other local financial institutions to enter into this priority sector and try to replicate this experience, once this credit is successfully disbursed.
Banco Banex The project consists of a $40 million senior loan to Banco Banex, S.A. (Banex or the Bank), an existing IFC client, to help fund the Banks expansion in the corporate and mortgage lending activities.  

Banex is one of the largest private banks in Costa Rica, and together with Interfin (another IFC portfolio client) are the two most important private banks in the country. Costa Ricas financial system has been historically dominated by state owned banks. However, during the 1990s some structural reforms were made, allowing private banks to compete with state owned banks. Today, private banks have gained significant presence, with approximately 50% market share of the Costa Rican market.
Banco Interfin II The project consists of a long-term credit line of US$10 million to Banco Interfin ("Interfin" or "the Bank") for on-lending to small and medium-size enterprises (SME) for the financing of expansion and modernization of projects.  A portion of the loan can be used by Interfin''s leasing affiliate, Arrendadora Interfin to finance equipment purchase for lease contracts.    The proposed project would be a repeat investment, following a US$5 million credit line extended by IFC to Interfin in 1993. The earlier credit line was used to finance 18 SMEs and the project achieved its main objectives of providing Costa Rican SMEs with much needed long-term funds to finance modernization and expansion.  This project will further these goals and also help Interfin enhance its corporte finance capabilities. Although Costa Rica has fared better than most of its Central American neighbors, long-term financing is still scarce and funding available to small and medium-size enterprises is usually of a short-term nature. Meanwhile, as is the case in the Central American region or in other small-scale economies, small and medium size companies play an important role in the Costa Rican economy as jobs and income providers.  The portion of the credit line used by Arrendadora will help develop the nascent Costa Rican leasing industry.
BG Costa Rica The project consists of a loan of up to US$20 million to Banco General Costa Rica, a fully-owned subsidiary of Banco General Panama S.A, for on-lending to SMEs and Agribusiness   The loan will have a tenor of five years and will support the portfolio growth of Banco Generals first subsidiary in the region. The proposed investment is expected to have the following Development Impact: 1) Increase banking penetration and access to credit to underserved SMEs and agribusiness companies; 2) Increase employment generation since SMEs and the agribusiness sector are main drivers of employment; and  3) Demonstration effect with other banks replicating this type of funding.
Farmanova Project Grupo Farmanova Intermed (GFI or the Group) is a private, family-owned group engaged in pharmaceutical distribution, commercialization, and retail both for human and animal health. GFI is headquartered in Costa Rica with operations throughout Central America and the Caribbean. As part of its growth in the region, GFI is investing in capital expenditure to consolidate its distribution operations into a single facility, acquiring licenses for commercialization of medications in the region, and other general corporate proceeds including working capital and repayment of debt (the Project). The Project is expected to increase access to pharmaceutical products in Costa Rica as well as other Central American and Caribbean countries, through the centralization and semi-automation of distribution services and the introduction of new in-licensed products. Moreover, IFC anticipates that this investment will promote competitiveness in these countries healthcare market, by scaling output through an important distributor and introducing new pharmaceutical products in a number of countries which will generate increased pressure for competitors to scale-up their operations and increased availability of much-needed medications.
CAFSA SME-Climate Loan The proposed project consists of a senior secured financing package for up to US$30 million comprised of: (i) a senior secured A Loan in an amount of up to US$20 million, for IFCs own account, including US$10 million of unfunded credit risk participation from credit insurance (CIP) and (ii) an up to US$10 million mobilization package through a senior secured B1 loan and/or parallel loan for Corporacion CAFSA, S.A., Financiera CAFSA, S.A., and Arrendadora CAFSA, S.A. (altogether CAFSA or the Company) in Costa Rica. The purpose of the investment is to support the growth of CAFSAs financing and leasing portfolios for i) small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that seek financing solutions to acquire vehicles and ii) for the purchase of hybrid and/or electric cars (HEV), which are expected to represent at least 25% of the proceeds (the Project). The most significant, expected Project-level outcome is the increased access to finance for SMEs and HEVs. Beyond the Project, IFC anticipates that the investment has the potential to increase Costa Ricas competitiveness by increasing access to climate finance for climate-smart vehicles through demonstration and replication.
Lab Stein Project Founded in Costa Rica, Corporación Stein (Stein or the Company) is a private, family-owned pharmaceutical group focused on the development, manufacture and commercialization of high-specialty generics. It has operating subsidiaries in six countries and sales in more than 20 countries across LAC, including all countries in Central America. Stein has a manufacturing facility in Costa Rica focused on the production of generics. The Company is also engaged in the commercialization of a diversified high-specialty portfolio that includes biosimilars, innovative products, and orphan drugs licensed from global pharmaceutical companies. The Company is focused on the institutional market with over 90% of revenues coming from the public sector.  The proposed IFCs financing aims to support Steins growth plan in LAC which includes expansion in the biosimilar, innovative, and orphan drugs segments through new licensing agreements and inorganic growth. Patients: Increased
effectiveness of both the prevention and treatment of diseases. Biopharma drugs
are particularly effective with late-stage, difficult to treat, chronic
diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and hepatitis C, and immunological
disorders. Biologics are better than existing chemical alternatives because
they have higher efficacy outcomes and are more specific in targeting and
hence, have fewer side effects.    

 The Project responds to the gap
through investing in a Company with capacity to bring biosimilars to developing
countries where there is a low penetration of biologicals due to the high cost
of innovative products and lack of interest of biosimilars producers to go to
these markets.    

     

 Competitiveness: Major
multinational pharma companies, which were once considered traditional pharma
companies, are now shifting into biotech on an unprecedented scale. However,
most low- and middle-income countries lack access to biopharma products, and at
the same time, face increasingly higher drug costs. Introduction of biosimilars
has helped reduce drug costs (ranging from 30% to 75%) and increase access to
treatment in several countries in Europe and EMs. Stein is planning to be one
of the first companies to introduce biosimilars upon patent expiration in a
number of therapeutic areas over the life of project, with a price discount to
the innovator in the range of 50-60%.
Productos Gutis S.A. Gutis, a Costa Rican pharmaceutical company, was established in 1962. Gutis produces more than 300 medicines, mainly generic drugs. The project involves the relocation of its operations in to a modernized facility in the outskirts of San Jose. The project is part of Gutis''s strategy to improve sales and margins and obtain good manufacturing practice (GMP) from international regulatory agencies such as World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).    IFC will play a significant role to help Gutis to expand and strengthen its operation so that it can maintain and improve its position as one of the predominant local pharmaceutical companies in Costa Rica. The Costa Rican pharmaceutical sector became more competitive with the entrance of large international pharmaceutical companies. Unlike local companies, such as Gutis, these multinationals have ample access to funds at competitive rates which provide them with a distinct advantage over Gutis. By supporting Gutis, IFC provides the long-term financing necessary for the project at a reasonable cost.     The project will further strengthen one of Costa Rica''s efficient sectors and allow a domestic company to increase exports, bringing foreign currency into the country and diversifying its industrial base.
Reventazon HPP The project consists in the development, construction and operation of a 305.5 MW hydropower generation plant (the Project) in the Reventazón river basin located in Siquirres, province of Limón, Costa Rica.  The construction process has started and the Project is expected to start operations in 2016.  The Project is expected to generate around 1,400 GWh annually, on average, once operational; representing around 10% of the energy expected to be produced in Costa Rica by then.  The Project will be developed through a special purpose vehicle (Fideicomiso Reventazón or the Trust, a Costa Rican trust).  The Trust is expected to lease the Project to Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) when operational. The Project is expected to have high economic and developmental impact in the following ways: 1) provision of critical infrastructure to support economic growth: the Project is expected to generate around 1,400 GWh of base-load power generation annually, or about 10% of the country's total generation, helping to meet increasing power demand driven by economic growth; 2) decreasing carbon emissions through the displacement of fossil-fuel powered generation.
CROWN MANAGERS PARTNERSHIP INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Canadian Safety and Security Program Workshop on a BSL4/CL4 Laboratories Network From March 8-10, 2016, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), International Technical and Regulatory Capacity Building (ITRCB) Center engaged national and international partners and stakeholders in the development of an integrated, harmonized global strategy framework for a BSL4/CL4 Laboratories Network. This scope of the framework will included natural and international emerging threats to both animal and human health, and enhancements to emergency response and preparedness.
InterSpread Plus Training InterSpread Plus is the modeling framework which CEAH uses for the national disease spread models which it has developed for FMD, CSF, and HPAI.
International Forestry Programs: Further R&D Relating to Modelling Atmospheric Dispersion for Plant Protection Further R&D Relating to Modelling Atmospheric Dispersion for Plant Protection
Canada - Emerald Ash Borer Parasitoid Release Donation of Parasitoid colony to Canadian officials to combat invasive pest Emerald Ash Borer
International Forestry Programs: Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team (FHTET) FHTET: Deliver Testing and Semio-Chemical Development
U.S. Canada Twinning Meetings, Psudo Rabies, CSF and Rift Valley Fever Cooperation/coordination on Zoonotic Diseases of mutual interest
Foreign Animal Disease Recognition Course One subject matter expert from NVSL participated in the Foreign Animal Disease Recognition Course, hosted by Canada Food Inspection Agency, and held at the National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease Laboratory, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The subject matter expert provided two keynote lectures at this course; Eastern, Western and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus infections and Bluetongue and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease. Attendees at the training included veterinarians providing veterinary care for feedlots, dairies, livestock operations and slaughter plants across Canada
OPP-547748 Procurement of solar, electrical and networking equipment for Women for Health (W4H) Nigeria
OPP-513508 Procurement of Goods & Equipment for Teachers Development Programme in Nigeria
Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund The Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund 2 Plus (TAF 2+) provides on-demand technical assistance to developing countries to participate in trade and investment negotiations. The Fund, managed by AECOM and Saana Consulting Ltd, runs from 2017-2023. TAF 2+ takes a targeted approach with different windows of support being provided to selected developing countries and select HMG Departments.  Negotiations Window (window 1), targeting priority negotiations and grantees.  Strategic Window (window 2), broader support before or immediately after negotiations.  DFID Country Office Window (window 3), providing technical trade advice to DFID Country Offices. Programme website - http://taf2plus.com/
OPP-551188 IT System Network Upgrade and Solar Power back up for Ghana Forestry Commission
OPP-522141 Logistics support and shipment of reagent from Holland to Sierra Leone
OPP-640081 Goods, Equipment and Services for the Zambia Expansion of Social Protection Expansion Programme- Batch 1 vehicles
OPP-493363 Procurement of assorted lists of goods and equipment for LIFT Program
Cities and Infrastructure for Growth: Zambia The programme will provide technical support on city and regional interventions in Zambia resulting in increased inclusive economic growth and job creation. The interventions will help city economies to become more productive, deliver access to reliable, affordable, renewable power for businesses and households, and strengthen investment into infrastructure services, including from the UK.
OPP-511314a Procurement of Goods for the Increasing Economic Opportunities for DFID’s Marginalised Youth in Northern Nigeria (Mafita) Programme
OPP-511316 Independent Price Review of Medical Equipment for Camogli Health Centre
OPP-511314 Procurement of Goods for the Increasing Economic Opportunities for DFID’s Marginalised Youth in Northern Nigeria (Mafita) Programme
OPP-866525 Procurement of Automatic Exchange Software for Ghana Revenue Authority
OPP-480123 Procurement of vehicles for the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit (PMDU)
OPP-640070 Land Investment for Transformation (LIFT) - Procurement of Satellite Imagery
Myanmar Phase 2 Etablir un modèle d'accès à l'eau potable pérenne et déployable à grande échelle au Myanmar
Renforcement des capacités des OSC dans le Chin et sa zone limitrophe Amélioration des capacités d¿intervention des Organisations de la société civile locale dans l¿Etat
Formation à l'Agriculture durable et Renforcement des capacités pour l¿amélioration des Moyens d'existence dans le Kachin, Myanmar Formation à l'Agriculture durable et Renforcement des capacités pour l'amélioration des Moyens d'existence dans le Kachin, Myanmar
projet d'appui à la sécurité alimentaire et à l'amélioration de la situation nutritionnelle des populations dans l'Etat Chin de Birmanie Le projet vise à améliorer la situation nutritionnelle des populations de l'Etat Chin à travers la diversification et l'amélioration de la production, une meilleure organisation des filières, de meilleures habitudes nutritionnelles. En raison du contexte politique et économique compliqué suite au coup d'Etat du 1er février 2021, le projet est structuré en deux phases : réponse d'urgence aux besoins immédiats des populations puis activités plus structurantes pour les filières et les communautés
Gestion et préservation de la biodiversité au bénéfice des populations locales en Birmanie Gestion et préservation de la biodiversité au bénéfice des populations locales en Birmanie mis en œuvre par l'ONG WCS
Résilience des ménages ruraux Amélioration de la résilience des ménages ruraux des régions de Sagaing et du Delta en réduisant leur vulnérabilité face aux risques.
Bureau of African Affairs - Association Teegawende pour le developpement Self U.S. Department of State: Bureau of African Affairs. Association Teegawende pour le developpement Self Help
Association pour la sante et le developpement Self Association pour la sante et le developpement Self Help [Covers grants (including revenue- sharing), subsidies, gratuities, and other aid for which cash payments are made to states, other political subdivisions, corporations, associations, and individuals; contributions to international societies, commissions, proceedings, or projects, whether in lump sum or as quotas of expenses; contributions fixed by treaty; grants to foreign countries; taxes imposed by taxing authorities where the Federal Government has consented to taxation (excluding the employers share of Federal Insurance Contribution Act taxes); and payments in lieu of taxes. Includes readjustment and other benefits for veterans, other than indemnities for death or disability.]
Bureau of Diplomatic Security - ATA BF15RBPOAM01 BURKINA FASO RBPO SRF 0001 U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Diplomatic Security. TRAIN, EVAL & OTH RELATED ACT[Covers all training supplies other than books issued to students under Communication Materials and Supplies.]
Burkina Exchange Alumni Leadership Academies The program focuses on increasing community resilience and preventing violent extremism by engaging Burkinabe volunteers to build the leadership and professional skills of vulnerable youth in the Sahel and Nord regions of the country.
Water and Sanitation Assistance to Malian Refugees United States Population Migration and Refugee Assistance, Appropriation 1143. Protection and assistance needs of refugees, migrants and conflict victims worldwide. [Plan International]
TARTIT FiVE WYReS to contribute to counter violent extremism in the Oudalan, Seno and Yagha Provinces
Supporting Syria and the Regions Conference (London 2016) To deliver a high level pledging and policy conference that addresses the requirements of the UK government and  demonstrates strong UK leadership to meet the immediate needs of those affected by the turmoil and creates long term opportunities in Syria and its neighbouring countries, in order to protect and improve the lives of those affected by the conflict. More than $11billion was pledged at the Conference with a further $6 billion pledged by the  international community for 2016 and a further $5 billion for the coming years until 2020.  The money pledged at the Conference will save lives, provide protection, halt abuses, and allow humanitarian agencies rapid, safe and unimpeded access throughout Syria and the region in order to reach besieged and hard-to-reach areas.
Somalia Monitoring Programme II To support the delivery of better social, governance and economic statistics within Somalia to ensure that UK Aid is delivered to appropriate priorities and that wider development planning is increasingly informed by evidence that will allow the Somali authorities to have the evidence to determine the right priorities and level of investments to address the health, education, security and economic needs of the population of Somalia
Voluntary contributions to the OECD DAC This activity (Voluntary contributions to the OECD DAC) is a component of DFID voluntary contributions to the DAC reported by FCDO and a budget of £819,000.This project benefits Developing countries, unspecified.And works in the following sector(s): Sectors not specified.
Education Data Research and Evaluation in Nigeria - Technical Assistance This activity (Education Data Research and Evaluation in Nigeria - Technical Assistance) is a component of Education Data Research and Evaluation in Nigeria - EDOREN reported by FCDO and a budget of £6,972,640.This project benefits NIGERIA.And works in the following sector(s): Educational research.
Strengthening Accountable District Delivery of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Preventive and Curative Services in Sierra Leone Achieve a sustainable step change in health outcomes for under-fives, adolescents, pregnant women and mothers.
To provide financial support to the WB Global Concessional Financing Facility to support the Jordan compact for education To provide financial support to the WB Global Concessional Financing Facility to support the Jordan compact for education
Country Research Programme Review To strengthen the impact of research programmes that will reduce poverty by reviewing lessons learned.
Transition from Ebola Response to Early Recovery in Sierra Leone in 2015 To support early recovery from the effects of Ebola through supporting basic services and addressing urgent needs in Sierra Leone in 2015
Feasibility Study for St Helena Submarine Cable Concept This activity (Feasibility Study for St Helena Submarine Cable Concept) is a component of South Atlantic Submarine Cables reported by FCDO and a budget of £81,300.This project benefits SAINT HELENA.And works in the following sector(s): Information and communication technology (ICT).
National Census and Civil Registration in South Asia This activity (National Census and Civil Registration in South Asia) is a component of South Asia Country Research Fund reported by FCDO and a budget of £60,444.This project benefits Developing countries, unspecified.And works in the following sector(s): Public sector policy and administrative management.
Yemen Multisector Humanitarian Response Programme The programme will work through NGOs to deliver:   i) Food Security. The programme will improve the availability of food for the most vulnerable in Yemen, through well targeted cash and voucher assistance implemented through three lead agencies: CARE, ACTED and Oxfam. Provision of in-kind food assistance may be used if local market supplies are insufficient.  ii) Malnutrition. In addition to, or complementing the existing food security beneficiaries, the CARE and ACTED consortia will provide the integrated prevention and treatment of acute malnutrition through three sectors: Nutrition, WASH and Health.
Scoping and Design Funds This activity (Scoping and Design Funds) is a component of Increasing access to electricity in Sierra Leone reported by FCDO and a budget of £291,843.This project benefits SIERRA LEONE.And works in the following sector(s): Electric power transmission and distribution (centralised grids).