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Soutien aux strategies nationales de lutte contre le terrorisme et l'extremisme violent dans les pays cotieres d'Afrique de l'Ouest L¿action vise à répondre aux besoins prioritaires récemment exprimés par la Côte d¿Ivoire, le Ghana, le Togo et le Bénin pour la mise en ¿uvre de leurs stratégies nationales de lutte contre ces groupes armés. Ces appuis s¿inscrivent dans une approche intégrée comprenant le renforcement des dispositifs de sécurité et de défense couplé à des stratégies et plans d¿urgence pour répondre aux besoins socio-économiques des populations les plus vulnérables, ainsi que des actions au niveau communautaire afin de prévenir l¿aggravation ou la multiplication des conflits et gérer l¿éventuel impact humanitaire lié à l¿afflux de réfugiés et personnes déplacées. En Côte d¿Ivoire, l¿accent sera mis sur la coordination de l¿action anti-terroriste et le renforcement du maillage territorial au nord. Au Ghana, l¿action soutiendra les mécanismes de résolution de conflits au niveau local dans les régions les plus vulnérables. Au Togo, l¿accent sera mis sur l¿appui à la société civile et la prévention des conflits communautaires au nord, le renforcement du maillage territorial au nord et l¿appui au Centre Interministériel de Prévention de l¿Extrémisme Violent (CIPLEV). Au Bénin, l¿action visera l¿appui à la protection individuelle des forces de sécurité et de défense directement exposées aux attaques des groupes armés, ainsi qu¿aux services de santé au bénéfice des forces de sécurité et de défense et des populations civiles.
Appui ¿ la lutte contre le terrorisme dans le nord de la C¿te d'Ivoire (SECUNORD 2) Contract related to: Appui ¿ la lutte contre le terrorisme dans le nord de la C¿te d'Ivoire (SECUNORD 2) - L¿action vise à répondre aux besoins prioritaires récemment exprimés par la Côte d¿Ivoire, le Ghana, le Togo et le Bénin pour la mise en ¿uvre de leurs stratégies nationales de lutte contre ces groupes armés. Ces appuis s¿inscrivent dans une approche intégrée comprenant le renforcement des dispositifs de sécurité et de défense couplé à des stratégies et plans d¿urgence pour répondre aux besoins socio-économiques des populations les plus vulnérables, ainsi que des actions au niveau communautaire afin de prévenir l¿aggravation ou la multiplication des conflits et gérer l¿éventuel impact humanitaire lié à l¿afflux de réfugiés et personnes déplacées. En Côte d¿Ivoire, l¿accent sera mis sur la coordination de l¿action anti-terroriste et le renforcement du maillage territorial au nord. Au Ghana, l¿action soutiendra les mécanismes de résolution de conflits au niveau local dans les régions les plus vulnérables. Au Togo, l¿accent sera mis sur l¿appui à la société civile et la prévention des conflits communautaires au nord, le renforcement du maillage territorial au nord et l¿appui au Centre Interministériel de Prévention de l¿Extrémisme Violent (CIPLEV). Au Bénin, l¿action visera l¿appui à la protection individuelle des forces de sécurité et de défense directement exposées aux attaques des groupes armés, ainsi qu¿aux services de santé au bénéfice des forces de sécurité et de défense et des populations civiles.
Projet d'appui ¿ la s¿curisation et ¿ la valorisation de l'exploitation aurif¿re artisanale comme facteur de d¿veloppement et de coh¿sion sociale en C¿te d'Ivoire (SECORCI) <p>Lobjectif général de lAction est de créer les conditions favorables permettant à lexploitation aurifère artisanale de contribuer au développement local dans un environnement stable, sécurisé et propice à la cohésion sociale. </p>
Projet de pr¿vention de la violence politique et renforcement de la coh¿sion sociale par le dialogue et la collaboration citoyenne en C¿te d'Ivoire Contract related to: Projet de pr¿vention de la violence politique et renforcement de la coh¿sion sociale par le dialogue et la collaboration citoyenne en C¿te d'Ivoire - La Côte d¿Ivoire a connu un cycle électoral marqué par d¿importantes violences politiques et intercommunautaires qui ont affecté la légitimité de cet exercice démocratique. L¿affrontement des anciennnes élites politiques a renforcé cette impression de plafond de verre et d¿un système politique et d¿une vie publique sclérosés. La marginalisation des jeunes dans les processus de décision constitue un important facteur de tensions et frustrations qui s¿expriment dans le pays. Alors que les moins de 35 ans représentent 77% de la population, les jeunes hommes et femmes se sentent souvent exclus des mécanismes de gouvernance aux niveaux local et national, des débats publics et ne se sentent pas représentés par la classe politique dirigeante. Il en résulte un désintérêt croissant pour la chose publique et l¿engagement civique. Les tensions et violences politiques et intercommunautaires rappellent que les divisions inter-ethniques demeurent et sont facilement mobilisées et manipulées pour semer la discorde. Ce climat de défiance entre communautés, notamment dans les localités qui ont connu des violences, représente une menace pour la cohésion sociale au moment où le pays cherche à tourner la page de cette crise et à engager un processus de réconciliation nationale. Cette mesure d¿aide exceptionnelle a pour objectif de saisir l¿opportunité de cette 2 période de transition post-électorale pour lancer des chantiers de recomposition sociétale en Côte d¿Ivoire. Elle vise notamment à promouvoir le rôle et l¿engagement de la jeunesse dans la vie publique et à restaurer le dialogue et la confiance intercommunautaire.
Projet transitionnel d'appui ¿ la s¿curisation et ¿ la valorisation de l'exploitation aurif¿re artisanale comme facteur de d¿veloppement et de coh¿sion sociale au nord de la C¿te d'Ivoire (SECORCI-Bridge) <p class="ql-align-justify">L¿objectif général de l¿Action est de créer les conditions favorables permettant à l¿exploitation aurifère artisanale de contribuer au développement local dans un environnement stable, sécurisé et propice à la cohésion sociale.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Les objectifs spécifiques de l¿Action sont de :</p><p class="ql-align-justify">-<span style="color: black;">OS1 : Contribuer à la structuration de l¿activité d¿exploitation artisanale de l¿or pour canaliser les retombées</span> économiques et en faire un levier de développement local&nbsp;;</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">-</span>OS2&nbsp;: <span style="color: black;">Contribuer à la prévention des conflits et à la cohésion sociale au sein d¿une zone aurifère de manière durable et participative&nbsp;;</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">-</span>OS3&nbsp;: <span style="color: black;">Garantir la sécurité publique du quotidien des populations en zone aurifère et lutter contre les trafics illicites et la criminalité organisée liés à l¿exploitation artisanale de l¿or</span>.</p>
CF - AUB Project The proposed project involves an equity and sub-debt investment in Ahli United Bank B.S.C (AUB or the Bank). AUB is a regional commercial banking group providing conventional and Islamic corporate, retail, treasury, private banking, insurance, brokerage and asset management services though a number of entities, including majority owned subsidiaries and affiliates. The Bank operates through a network of 131 branches. The project is intended to support AUB in its expansion strategy in the less developed countries in the MENA region (the Region). The main developmental impact of the project is expected to be in the developing member countries in the MENA region where AUB plans to expand as follows:    Improving the quality and operational standards of the local banks acquired/to be acquired by the Bank. Strengthening the financial systems in the local markets where AUB is/will operate through introducing new talent, modern management, best practices and comprehensive risk management frameworks. It would also increase competition, resulting in the provision of better financial services and banking products. Strengthening the capital base of the banks acquired/to be acquired that will lead to enhancing the access to finance in the underdeveloped markets in the Region and as such contribute to economic growth, capital formation, employment and private sector development. Developing the retail lending and housing finance capabilities of the banks acquired/to be acquired, which would benefit the underserved consumer segments. Supporting the flow of funds from the resource surplus GCC countries to the less developed markets and facilitate trade, investment, remittances, etc and thus increase regional economic integration.
Fransabank s.a.l. SME Risk Sharing and Corporate Credit Line The project involves IFC providing a senior corporate credit line and SME risk sharing facility to Fransabank s.a.l. (Fransabank or the Bank) of up to $50 million in total, to be on-lent to the Banks existing and new clients as a response to the post conflict needs in Lebanon.   This project is part of the Lebanon Rebuild Program: IFCs first phase investment response  as part of IFCs corporate-wide strategy  to the reconstruction needs in post-conflict Lebanon. Through this program IFC will provide investments to up to five selected banks in Lebanon, either in the form of credit lines or risk management facilities or both, in the amount of up to $200 million in aggregate.      Headquartered in Beirut - Lebanon, Fransabank was established in 1921 and is now the fifth largest private bank in terms of total assets ($4.9 billion in consolidated total assets as of December 31, 2005). It also ranks third by return on assets and cost to income and fourth by return on shareholders equity.  Fransabank has pursued over the past few years and achieved a strategy to become a full-service financial institution, a universal bank. The Bank provides a wide range of commercial and retail banking and related financial services primarily to Lebanese individuals and private sector companies and, increasingly, to foreign companies seeking to operate in Lebanon. The Bank also provides specialized financial services such as private and investment banking through its fully owned investment banking subsidiary, Fransa Invest Bank sal, lease financing through its subsidiary, the Lebanese Leasing Company sal, selected and very well planned insurance products through its subsidiary Bancassurance sal. - Maintain and/or increase bank lending:   With the destruction and economic downturn in Lebanon, private banks may reduce their loan exposures at the expense of SMEs, corporations and consumers. Any such reduction would cause loss of jobs and increases in the poverty rates. The proposed IFC investment should help maintain and/or increase bank lending to these groups, maintaining the economic well being of the underlying communities/stakeholders.  - Support for the private sector lending including SMEs and corporate clients:   SMEs and corporate clients make up a large share of Lebanons economic output and including vital contributions such as employment generation in impoverished area. Increased access to finance to these target markets can re-start these currently under funded enterprises.
Al Majmoua Project The project involves a senior loan to the Lebanese Association for Development (Al-Majmoua or the "Organization"). Proceeds of the loan will be used to support Al-Majmouas loan portfolio growth and increase access to funding needs of micro entrepreneurs and low income people in Lebanon, especially women who represent 52% of total clients. (i) Funding: IFC will be providing medium/long term funding to support Al-Majmoua''s growth in the microfinance sector in Lebanon and reach out to more of the under served segments of the market.  The loan would also assist the MFI to better manage their asset and liability position at the time of limited funding opportunities.   (ii) Access to finance: The proposed Project would support Al Majmoua, one of the leading microfinance providers, to expand its outreach and serve a larger number of low-income people in Lebanon. The social impact of the proposed project would be significant especially that women account for 50% of total clients.   (iii) Job creation: MSMEs are key contributors to job creation in the Country. Developing a vibrant MSME sector, with reliable access to finance, can play a significant role in private sector led economic growth, generating employment and providing opportunities to the poor and under-served groups.   (iv) Demonstration effect: Through this project, IFC is expected to act as a catalyst by encouraging other investors, especially local banks, to fund the microfinance sector and bridge the financing gap facing this sector. Furthermore, and when regulatory environment allows, Al Majmoua will consider/assess transforming from its local NGO status into a financial institution company regulated by the Central Bank. This will be a successful example for other NGOs to strengthen their institutional capacity, implement best standard practices, and to be regulated by the Central Bank.
CL SSL MCPP 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0.0000          The Project (  CL SSL MCPP  ) entails an IFC senior loan to   Credit L  i  banais   (the Bank) to support the Banks expansion strategy in the SME segment in Lebanon. IFC will also provide a USD interest rate swap to the Bank to hedge interest rate risk arising from this financing. The project is expected to have significant development impact on stakeholders as it will contribute to increased access to finance to a larger number of SMEs in Lebanon, which will help cover the financing needs of the Bank's SME clients during the tough economic times. The long-term tenor provided by IFC, being longer than those available from the market, will allow the Bank to provide much needed long-term financing to its clients that will in turn enable them to implement investment projects and create new jobs.
Butec Project Butec Group Holding S.A.L. (Butec or the company), founded in 1964, is a mid-size family owned Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) company based in Beirut, Lebanon, with operations in Lebanon, Algeria, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.  Butec focuses primarily on oil & gas, utilities, waste-water management and infrastructure projects, which account for around 90% of its revenues.  In its projects, Butec partners with international contractors, such as Vinci, Suez-Degremont and Siemens, where Butec provides general contracting services within the contract structure.  The construction sector is experiencing a significant growth in the Maghreb and GCC countries, driven by high oil prices and public expenditure on infrastructure projects.  Butec is taking advantage of these opportunities to expand into Algeria, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, which combined account for more than 65% of Butecs consolidated revenues.  In order to strengthen its balance sheet and support its expansion plan, Butec has requested up to $20 million in IFC quasi-equity financing. The project will enable a Lebanese construction company with regional expertise to expand to surrounding countries, and will support the development of institutional infrastructure, such as bridges, power and water management facilities in Butecs target countries.  Moreover, through its planned expansion of overseas operations, Butec will earn valuable foreign exchange, and will contribute to tax revenues.  The project will allow Butec to continually improve its technical expertise through its international exposure and by working with international partners to the benefit of its clients and markets.  The success of this project will encourage other companies to pursue investment opportunities in Algeria as the countrys perceived risk continues to diminish.  The project is also expected to create new permanent and temporary jobs in Lebanon, as well as in the target countries where Butec establishes branches and hires local staff.  Finally, the project is expected to help improve the companys corporate governance.
Banque Audi SAL --Credit Line for Housing Summary Of Project Information (SPI)       Project Name    Lebanon-Lebanon Housing Credit Lines Project              Region    Middle East and North Africa        Sector       Project No007284   Projected Board DateMay 25, 1996   Company NameBanque Audi SAL, Banque Libano-Francaise SAL, Fransabank SAL, Byblos Bank SAL, Societe Generale Libano-Europeenne de Banque SAL, Bank of Beirut and the Arab Countries SAL   Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders    	N/A    Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment    	The project consists of long-term syndicated credit lines aggregating about US$112 million, (inclusive of US$50 million for IFCs account and Risk Management Facilities (RMF) of up to US$12 million), to six leading Lebanese private sector commercial banks, for onlending to middle income families to finance the purchase of their first residence or the expansion of their existing one.    Location of project and Description of site    	Lebanon    Description of Company and Purpose of Project    	The proposed housing credit lines would address one of Lebanons most pressing social problems.  As a result of the civil war, middle income families experienced an erosion of their real incomes and witnessed a slow down in new supply of housing.  By extending much-needed long-term resources earmarked for housing finance, the credit lines would enable middle-income families to afford the purchase of their first home.  In addition, this project will also stimulate the primary construction sector as well as other downstream sectors of the economy, and pave the way for the introduction of a secondary mortgage market.    Environmental Category and Issues    	This is a Category C project according to IFC''s environmental classification.  No further environmental review is therefore required.     Date SPI sent to PIC     April 25, 1996      For Additional Information contact:  Corporate Relations Unit -   telephone: (202) 473-7711   facsimile: (202) 676-0365
Credit Libanais Credit Libanais SAL (the Bank) was incorporated in 1961 as a Lebanese Joint Stock Company and is subject to regulations and supervision by the Central Bank. The Banks head office is located in Sofil Center  Beirut Lebanon.  With 56 branches in Lebanon and one international banking unit in Limassol - Cyprus, the Bank provides a full range of banking services including retail, corporate, trade finance services, capital markets services, and investment banking.   The purpose of this project is to increase access to finance to private sector companies and individuals who were adversely affected directly and indirectly as result of the conflict suffered Lebanon.  The project is part of the Lebanon Rebuild Program involving up to 5 banks for a total of $200 million to be mobilized support to private sector enterprises affected by the conflict.  Along with the Credit Lines in total amount of $100-$125 million to support corporate clients the Program also offers a SME Risk Sharing Facility in a total amount of $75-$100 million. - Maintain and/or increase bank lending:   With the destruction and economic downturn in Lebanon, private banks may reduce their loan exposures at the expense of SMEs, corporations and consumers.  Any such reduction would cause loss of jobs and increases in the poverty rate. The proposed IFC investment should help maintain and/or increase bank lending to these groups as well as maintain the economic well being of the underlying communities and stakeholders.   - Support for the private sector lending to SMEs and corporate clients:    SMEs and corporate clients make up a large share of Lebanons economic output and provide vital contributions to employment generation in impoverished areas.   Increased access to finance in these target markets can help re-boost under-funded enterprises.
Ameen MF Lebanon The project consists of a straight senior loan to Ameen s.a.l one of the leading and well-managed commercial microfinance institutions in Lebanon. Proceeds of the loan will be used to finance the expansion of the Companys lending activities to micro and small entrepreneurs (the Project). Ameen s.a.l seeks long-term funding to continue its growth and continue offering existing and new products to its target clientele.   Ameen s.a.l is one of the leading microfinance organizations operating in all regions in Lebanon and serves more than 14,400 clients, of which 27% are women. Ameen s.a.l mainly operates through branches of three partner banks that fund and book their share of originated loans on their books. By end December 2012, Ameen s.a.l served its clients through 73 branches of partner banks and offers a range of products to its clients with an average loan size of about US$1,190. (i) Funding: IFC will provide medium/long term funding, that is not available in the market, to enable the Company to continue supporting and further grow its client base. The loan would also assist the Company to diversify their funding and better manage their asset and liability position at the time of limited funding opportunities.   (ii) Access to finance: The proposed Project would support AMEEN Lebanon, one of the main microfinance providers, expand its outreach and serve a larger number of low-income people in Lebanon.  (iii) Job creation: MSMEs are key contributors to job creation in the Country. Developing a vibrant MSME sector, with reliable access to finance, can play a significant role in private sector led economic growth, generating employment and providing opportunities to the poor and under-served groups.   (iv) Demonstration effect: Through this project, IFC is expected to act as a catalyst by encouraging other investors, especially local banks, to fund the microfinance sector and bridge the financing gap facing this sector. Furthermore, the fact that IFC''s first microfinance investment project within Lebanon is with one of the only two microfinance players in the market that adopt best practices and are regulated by the Central Bank, would amplify the value and credibility derived from adopting best practices and falling under the supervision of the Central Bank, hence encourage other players to apply best practices and convert to NBFIs, thereby developing the microfinance market.
Lebanese Leasing Company Credit Line 3 As of June 30, 2000 and since inception, LLC has provided about US$54 million of lease finance to 196 SMEs.  LLC has growing revenues while maintaining a healthy portfolio as a result of prudent management policies.  Today, LLC has proven to be a successful "model" leasing company providing SMEs with much needed alternative and flexible financing mechanism to traditional bank financing.  In addition to obtaining medium and long term loans from its shareholders, LLC has succeeded in borrowing US$3 million from ABN AMRO, an unrelated bank.  Having already utilized the first two lines of credit extended by IFC and other funding packages extended by its other shareholders and other lenders, LLC is now looking for additional funding, with the view to accessing other sources, such as the capital markets, in the future.      IFC''s role:    developing the Lebanese financial sector and addressing term funding needs for SMEs are a major part of IFC''s strategy in Lebanon.  In addition to supporting a successful institution-building initiative, the new credit line will also strengthen the long-term funding base of LLC.  IFC''s third credit line will help support LLC''s expansion, as leasing is developing into an important source of funding for SMEs.     Development impact:    LLC, the first leasing company, has been an IFC investee company since 1995.  IFC''s participation in the initial and second funding packages have provided the company with a base of long-term funds and has prompted local and foreign financial institutions to finance the company.  LLC has proven to be a successful company providing SMEs with flexible financing mechanism.  Having already utilized the second credit line of IFC, LLC is looking for additional funding, with the view to accessing the capital markets for future needs.