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Nucleo S.A. IIC will support Nucleo S.A.’s (the “Company”) three-year investment plan (2017-2019), which consists of: (a) license acquisition of the 700Mhz 4G LTE spectrum public auction sponsored by Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones de Paraguay (“CONATEL” or the “Regulator”); (b) expansion and deployment of 3G/4G network and related infrastructure, and; c) maintenance of the existing network (the “Project”).The total Project cost is estimated at US$180 million equiv. in Guaranies. The Company will finance this investment plan with a combination of cash from operations and the IIC A-Loan of up to US$60 million equiv. in local currency that potentially could be complemented with additional US$10 million equiv. in Guaranies loan from local commercial banks (“Parallel Financing”). The proposed financing will be structured as a senior unsecured loan and have the tenor of up to 6 years with 2 year grace period.In March 2017, the IIC successfully registered in the Comisión Nacional de Valores (“CNV”) a global local bond program of up to US$180 million equiv. in Guaranies to support IDB Group’s development mandate in Paraguay. Nucleo’s financing from IIC will be the first under such global local bond program, whereas a public offering of up to US$60 million to fund this deal is expected in December 2017. This public bond offering by IIC will be the first of its kind in the Paraguayan local capital market.The Project will contribute to: (i) improving mobile broadband connectivity and capacity for both retail and business subscribers; and (ii) expanding mobile broadband coverage and capacity both in the urban and rural / remote areas. It is well known that access to broadband connectivity promotes the so-called Digital Economy while increasing productivity and ultimately enhancing the country’s competitiveness. The proposed Project not only is in line with the Paraguayan National Telecommunication Plan 2016-2020[1] which intends to expand the mobile telecommunication coverage in Paraguay and improve affordable broadband internet coverage in urban and rural areas but also is aligned with IIC’s Business Priority Areas in terms of promoting infrastructure for development and innovation-technological development.[1] Plan Nacional de Telecomunicaciones Paraguay 2016-2020” Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones - CONATEL https://www.conatel.gov.py/images/iprincipal/PNT%202016_2020/RD.244.2016%20-%20PNT%202016_2020.pdf IIC will support Nucleo S.A.’s (the “Company”) three-year investment plan (2017-2019), which consists of: (a) license acquisition of the 700Mhz 4G LTE spectrum public auction sponsored by Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones de Paraguay (“CONATEL” or the “Regulator”); (b) expansion and deployment of 3G/4G network and related infrastructure, and; c) maintenance of the existing network (the “Project”).The total Project cost is estimated at US$180 million equiv. in Guaranies. The Company will finance this investment plan with a combination of cash from operations and the IIC A-Loan of up to US$60 million equiv. in local currency that potentially could be complemented with additional US$10 million equiv. in Guaranies loan from local commercial banks (“Parallel Financing”). The proposed financing will be structured as a senior unsecured loan and have the tenor of up to 6 years with 2 year grace period.In March 2017, the IIC successfully registered in the Comisión Nacional de Valores (“CNV”) a global local bond program of up to US$180 million equiv. in Guaranies to support IDB Group’s development mandate in Paraguay. Nucleo’s financing from IIC will be the first under such global local bond program, whereas a public offering of up to US$60 million to fund this deal is expected in December 2017. This public bond offering by IIC will be the first of its kind in the Paraguayan local capital market.The Project will contribute to: (i) improving mobile broadband connectivity and capacity for both retail and business subscribers; and (ii) expanding mobile broadband coverage and capacity both in the urban and rural / remote areas. It is well known that access to broadband connectivity promotes the so-called Digital Economy while increasing productivity and ultimately enhancing the country’s competitiveness. The proposed Project not only is in line with the Paraguayan National Telecommunication Plan 2016-2020[1] which intends to expand the mobile telecommunication coverage in Paraguay and improve affordable broadband internet coverage in urban and rural areas but also is aligned with IIC’s Business Priority Areas in terms of promoting infrastructure for development and innovation-technological development.[1] Plan Nacional de Telecomunicaciones Paraguay 2016-2020” Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones - CONATEL https://www.conatel.gov.py/images/iprincipal/PNT%202016_2020/RD.244.2016%20-%20PNT%202016_2020.pdf
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Promedon. Equipamiento medico especializado Founded in 1985 in Argentina, Promedon is a leading company in the manufacturing and distribution of high-complexity medical devices, especially in the fields of urology, arthroscopy, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and neurosurgery. Currently, the Promedon Group operates directly in Latin America in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Argentina, and in Europe in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal. The proposed operation consists of a medium-term loan to the Company for the development of new products and medical equipment, including clinical trials and product registration in various markets. Founded in 1985 in Argentina, Promedon is a leading company in the manufacturing and distribution of high-complexity medical devices, especially in the fields of urology, arthroscopy, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and neurosurgery. Currently, the Promedon Group operates directly in Latin America in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Argentina, and in Europe in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal. The proposed operation consists of a medium-term loan to the Company for the development of new products and medical equipment, including clinical trials and product registration in various markets.
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Financing of Ortiz Construcciones supply chain in Colombia and Panama Ortiz Construcciones y Proyectos, S.A. ("Grupo Ortiz" or "the Company") has requested financial assistance from IDB Invest to establish an uncommitted revolving credit line (the "Line") to finance its subsidiaries suppliers in Mexico, Colombia, and Panama through the acquisition of collection rights (the "Project" or the "Operation"). The Operation included accounts receivable, the payment of which will be deferred due to the exceptional measures adopted by the Company to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on its suppliers. Ortiz Construcciones y Proyectos, S.A. ("Grupo Ortiz" or "the Company") has requested financial assistance from IDB Invest to establish an uncommitted revolving credit line (the "Line") to finance its subsidiaries suppliers in Mexico, Colombia, and Panama through the acquisition of collection rights (the "Project" or the "Operation"). The Operation included accounts receivable, the payment of which will be deferred due to the exceptional measures adopted by the Company to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on its suppliers.
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Access (formerly HTV) Access is a leading provider of residential internet and other value added services in Haiti. Access has been a successful operator for over eight years. Access currently focuses its services in the Port-au-Prince and the leading cities in the provinces including Cap-Haïtien, Port-de-Paix, Gonaïves, Jacmel, Les Cayes and Jérémie. The company have extensive coverage and operating sites to cover approximately three million people.The IIC loan of up to US$3.5 million will be used to finance part of the capital investment plan (the "Project") that the Company is undertaking. The Project will upgrade technology and expand network capacity, and will bring additional services for customers. It is forecast that this Project will help increase internet accessibility, coverage and affordability in a key segment of the Haitian telecommunications industry. Access is a leading provider of residential internet and other value added services in Haiti. Access has been a successful operator for over eight years. Access currently focuses its services in the Port-au-Prince and the leading cities in the provinces including Cap-Haïtien, Port-de-Paix, Gonaïves, Jacmel, Les Cayes and Jérémie. The company have extensive coverage and operating sites to cover approximately three million people.The IIC loan of up to US$3.5 million will be used to finance part of the capital investment plan (the "Project") that the Company is undertaking. The Project will upgrade technology and expand network capacity, and will bring additional services for customers. It is forecast that this Project will help increase internet accessibility, coverage and affordability in a key segment of the Haitian telecommunications industry.
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Desdelsur The proposed financing consists of an A/B loan in favor of Desdelsur S.A. for up to US$ 30.0 million with a 7-year term (5 years, in the case of Loan B), with two years’ grace and a collateral guarantee acceptable to IDB Invest. The A/B loan will be distributed in equal amounts between IDB Invest and Lender B for the purpose of financing: (I) US$ 11.2 million of Desdelsur’s growth capital investment (livestock and industrial) for 2018 and 2019 and to finance a consultancy for the design and implementation of the mandatory corporate governance action plan included in the Loan Agreement; (ii) US$ 8.8 million in permanent working capital to cover the structural needs increase of Desdelsur’s business cycle; and (iii) US$ 10.0 million for the refinancing of commercial bank loans whose funds were allocated to capital investments for DDS's agro-livestock activities during 2018 (the “Project”).Desdelsur S.A. is the main pulse production, processing and export company in Argentina, with 6.6% of the national market share, and one of the largest producers of steers for export to Northeast Argentina. The company was founded in 1986 by José Macera, current stockholder and CEO, for the sale of grains, oils and other agricultural products. In 1990, Desdelsur ventured into the production of pulses, starting a period of capital investments for the purchase of estates, machinery, and the construction of the first processing plant in Salta. In 2005, as part of its vertical integration activities, the company created the livestock division, which focuses on pasture rearing and feedlot fattening to leverage the corn resulting from the agronomic management of the land dedicated to pulses. The proposed financing consists of an A/B loan in favor of Desdelsur S.A. for up to US$ 30.0 million with a 7-year term (5 years, in the case of Loan B), with two years’ grace and a collateral guarantee acceptable to IDB Invest. The A/B loan will be distributed in equal amounts between IDB Invest and Lender B for the purpose of financing: (I) US$ 11.2 million of Desdelsur’s growth capital investment (livestock and industrial) for 2018 and 2019 and to finance a consultancy for the design and implementation of the mandatory corporate governance action plan included in the Loan Agreement; (ii) US$ 8.8 million in permanent working capital to cover the structural needs increase of Desdelsur’s business cycle; and (iii) US$ 10.0 million for the refinancing of commercial bank loans whose funds were allocated to capital investments for DDS's agro-livestock activities during 2018 (the “Project”).Desdelsur S.A. is the main pulse production, processing and export company in Argentina, with 6.6% of the national market share, and one of the largest producers of steers for export to Northeast Argentina. The company was founded in 1986 by José Macera, current stockholder and CEO, for the sale of grains, oils and other agricultural products. In 1990, Desdelsur ventured into the production of pulses, starting a period of capital investments for the purchase of estates, machinery, and the construction of the first processing plant in Salta. In 2005, as part of its vertical integration activities, the company created the livestock division, which focuses on pasture rearing and feedlot fattening to leverage the corn resulting from the agronomic management of the land dedicated to pulses.
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Stratus Capital Partners Stratus Capital Partners LP (the "Fund") is a multisector private equity fund that will invest in mid-sized Brazilian companies, supporting businesses with the potential to grow revenues—organically or through acquisitions—during the investment period. The Fund will target a number of different sectors, including products for the country’s growing middle class, services, specialized retail, and entertainment. The Fund’s target is US$200 million, and the first closing is expected to take place in early 2012.The founders of Stratus were pioneers in Brazil’s private equity market and have played a significant role in the mid-market segment. Stratus is perceived as a highly sophisticated local investor, with a trusted reputation among investors and mid-market firms. The Stratus team has been singled out for its achievements in promoting corporate governance, both at the company and Fund levels.The IIC’s participation in the Fund, for up to US$10 million, is expected to play a important role in attracting additional international investors and sending a strong signal from an institution with significant exposure and experience in the region. The IIC would be making a follow-on investment on behalf of the IDB Group, thus supporting one of the MIF’s most successful fund managers and lending continuity to the efforts of the Group. The IIC’s involvement is instrumental for the coexistence of local players in a highly dynamic market with very well-known international players. Furthermore, the IIC’s participation in the Fund would benefit a segment of small and medium-sized enterprises that has been relatively underserved by the main private equity funds in Brazil. Stratus is making a conscientious effort to identify investments in regions and cities outside Brazil’s metropolitan areas. Stratus Capital Partners LP (the "Fund") is a multisector private equity fund that will invest in mid-sized Brazilian companies, supporting businesses with the potential to grow revenues—organically or through acquisitions—during the investment period. The Fund will target a number of different sectors, including products for the country’s growing middle class, services, specialized retail, and entertainment. The Fund’s target is US$200 million, and the first closing is expected to take place in early 2012.The founders of Stratus were pioneers in Brazil’s private equity market and have played a significant role in the mid-market segment. Stratus is perceived as a highly sophisticated local investor, with a trusted reputation among investors and mid-market firms. The Stratus team has been singled out for its achievements in promoting corporate governance, both at the company and Fund levels.The IIC’s participation in the Fund, for up to US$10 million, is expected to play a important role in attracting additional international investors and sending a strong signal from an institution with significant exposure and experience in the region. The IIC would be making a follow-on investment on behalf of the IDB Group, thus supporting one of the MIF’s most successful fund managers and lending continuity to the efforts of the Group. The IIC’s involvement is instrumental for the coexistence of local players in a highly dynamic market with very well-known international players. Furthermore, the IIC’s participation in the Fund would benefit a segment of small and medium-sized enterprises that has been relatively underserved by the main private equity funds in Brazil. Stratus is making a conscientious effort to identify investments in regions and cities outside Brazil’s metropolitan areas.
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WINECO 2 The Inter-American Investment Corporation (“IDB Invest”) is considering providing a long-term loan to West Indies Energy Company (“WINECO” or the “Company”), that will be used to (i) refinance WINECO’s existing loan with IDB Invest; and (ii) expand WINECO’s fuel unloading and storage capacity through the construction of (a) an additional 12.5 meter pier, (b) the improvement ofthe jetty infrastructure to accommodate larger vessels and to speed up discharge into the storage tanks and (c) two additional 4,000,000 gallon fuel storage tanks and its associated facilities located in Port-au-Prince, (the “Project”). The total estimated cost of the Project is US$ 12.0 – 14.0 million.WINECO is a liquid terminal that provides intake from vessels, storage and distribution by trucks or pipeline of bulk liquids ranging from petroleum products to industrial chemicals and edible cooking oils. WINECO is the largest petroleum and liquid bulk storage and handling facility in Haiti, with storage capacity of approximately 1 million barrels, spread over 20 tanks located adjacent to the port facilities owned by Terminal Varreux S.A., (“TEVASA”), a related company. The Inter-American Investment Corporation (“IDB Invest”) is considering providing a long-term loan to West Indies Energy Company (“WINECO” or the “Company”), that will be used to (i) refinance WINECO’s existing loan with IDB Invest; and (ii) expand WINECO’s fuel unloading and storage capacity through the construction of (a) an additional 12.5 meter pier, (b) the improvement ofthe jetty infrastructure to accommodate larger vessels and to speed up discharge into the storage tanks and (c) two additional 4,000,000 gallon fuel storage tanks and its associated facilities located in Port-au-Prince, (the “Project”). The total estimated cost of the Project is US$ 12.0 – 14.0 million.WINECO is a liquid terminal that provides intake from vessels, storage and distribution by trucks or pipeline of bulk liquids ranging from petroleum products to industrial chemicals and edible cooking oils. WINECO is the largest petroleum and liquid bulk storage and handling facility in Haiti, with storage capacity of approximately 1 million barrels, spread over 20 tanks located adjacent to the port facilities owned by Terminal Varreux S.A., (“TEVASA”), a related company.
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Finca Honduras The objective of the proposed loan is to support the lending activities of FINCA Honduras, which provides working capital financing to the lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets, and improve their standard of living. These entrepreneurs are the owners of micro and small enterprises from the country working in a variety of productive sectors, especially commerce, industry, services, and agribusiness. Financing on appropriate terms will make it possible to generate direct and indirect employment and improve the financial structure of these small companies, which have limited access to financing. FINCA’s strategy in Honduras is to focus operations on underserved markets and groups, especially rural areas and women. The objective of the proposed loan is to support the lending activities of FINCA Honduras, which provides working capital financing to the lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets, and improve their standard of living. These entrepreneurs are the owners of micro and small enterprises from the country working in a variety of productive sectors, especially commerce, industry, services, and agribusiness. Financing on appropriate terms will make it possible to generate direct and indirect employment and improve the financial structure of these small companies, which have limited access to financing. FINCA’s strategy in Honduras is to focus operations on underserved markets and groups, especially rural areas and women.
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Barbancourt FRNLe financement proposé à La Société du Rhum Barbancourt S.A. ("Barbancourt"), une entreprise familiale de cinquième génération et fabricant de rhum internationalement reconnue, Haïtien depuis 1862, consiste au suivant: Un prêt de premier rang d'un montant maximum de US$2,500,000 qui financera : (a) un projet d'énergie solaire photovoltaïque qui fournira de l'énergie pour les besoins en électricité sur site et remplacera les générateurs diesel existants ; et (b) une installation de réutilisation de bouteilles pour permettre à Barbancourt :(i) d'être plus rentable et réduire sa dépendance aux importations, et (ii) de réduire considérablement ses émissions de carbone. Une facilité de crédit de garantie renouvelable et d'un montant maximum de US$2,500,000 pour financer les besoins en fonds de roulement de Barbancourt.ENGThe proposed financing to La Société du Rhum Barbancourt S.A. (”Barbancourt”), a fifth generation family led company and award-winning rum maker in Haiti since 1862, consists of the following: A senior loan of up to US$2,500,000 that will finance:(a) a solar panel energy project that will generate energy for on premise electricity needs and replace existing diesel run generators; and (b) a reuse bottles facility to enable Barbancourt to: (i) be more cost efficient and reduce reliance on imports, and (ii) reduce its carbon emissions drastically. An secured revolving credit facility of up to US$2,500,000 to finance Barbancourt´s working capital needs. FRNLe financement proposé à La Société du Rhum Barbancourt S.A. ("Barbancourt"), une entreprise familiale de cinquième génération et fabricant de rhum internationalement reconnue, Haïtien depuis 1862, consiste au suivant: Un prêt de premier rang d'un montant maximum de US$2,500,000 qui financera : (a) un projet d'énergie solaire photovoltaïque qui fournira de l'énergie pour les besoins en électricité sur site et remplacera les générateurs diesel existants ; et (b) une installation de réutilisation de bouteilles pour permettre à Barbancourt :(i) d'être plus rentable et réduire sa dépendance aux importations, et (ii) de réduire considérablement ses émissions de carbone. Une facilité de crédit de garantie renouvelable et d'un montant maximum de US$2,500,000 pour financer les besoins en fonds de roulement de Barbancourt.ENGThe proposed financing to La Société du Rhum Barbancourt S.A. (”Barbancourt”), a fifth generation family led company and award-winning rum maker in Haiti since 1862, consists of the following: A senior loan of up to US$2,500,000 that will finance:(a) a solar panel energy project that will generate energy for on premise electricity needs and replace existing diesel run generators; and (b) a reuse bottles facility to enable Barbancourt to: (i) be more cost efficient and reduce reliance on imports, and (ii) reduce its carbon emissions drastically. An secured revolving credit facility of up to US$2,500,000 to finance Barbancourt´s working capital needs.
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Agripac Trade Facility The financing proposed to Agripac S.A. (“Agripac”) consists of a 3.3-year Revolving Line of Credit, with a committed tranche and an uncommitted tranche of up to US$15million and US$10million, respectively, under which IDB Invest shall increase financing for the term of 390days with amortization at maturity in each case, which funds will be used to import raw materials from their eligible suppliers, to be sold and financed to their agricultural producers. The aim is to offer a committed working capital solution not available in the local market to set Agripac’s imports financing terms in line with its cash generation cycle. The overall goal of the project is to increase the availability of food in Latin America and the Caribbe, and agricultural exports by: (i) increasing the provision and financing of agricultural inputs for MSMEs; (ii) supporting the technical assistance to agricultural MSMEs; and (iii) supporting greater market linkages. The financing proposed to Agripac S.A. (“Agripac”) consists of a 3.3-year Revolving Line of Credit, with a committed tranche and an uncommitted tranche of up to US$15million and US$10million, respectively, under which IDB Invest shall increase financing for the term of 390days with amortization at maturity in each case, which funds will be used to import raw materials from their eligible suppliers, to be sold and financed to their agricultural producers. The aim is to offer a committed working capital solution not available in the local market to set Agripac’s imports financing terms in line with its cash generation cycle. The overall goal of the project is to increase the availability of food in Latin America and the Caribbe, and agricultural exports by: (i) increasing the provision and financing of agricultural inputs for MSMEs; (ii) supporting the technical assistance to agricultural MSMEs; and (iii) supporting greater market linkages.
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Lamitech II Lamitech is a leading producer of high-pressure decorative laminates in Colombia and in South America’s Andean region. Lamitech began operations in mid-1980. It has been known for innovation and continuous improvements to its products, its export orientation, its broad range of products, and good customer service. Lamitech has successfully implemented expedited delivery service to its customers in Colombia and reliable, timely delivery to its customers abroad.The IIC loan will help Lamitech significantly increase its production capacity and allow it to consolidate its export market operations. Specifically, the project includes an expansion of civil works at the plant, the purchase of machinery, equipment, and infrastructure to increase the Company’s installed capacity, financing of start-up costs, testing, and ongoing working capital requirements.This loan under consideration is the second IIC loan to Lamitech. The first IIC transaction with Lamitech was executed in 1993; Lamitech paid to the IIC on time and fulfilled all the requirements of the first loan agreement. Lamitech is a leading producer of high-pressure decorative laminates in Colombia and in South America’s Andean region. Lamitech began operations in mid-1980. It has been known for innovation and continuous improvements to its products, its export orientation, its broad range of products, and good customer service. Lamitech has successfully implemented expedited delivery service to its customers in Colombia and reliable, timely delivery to its customers abroad.The IIC loan will help Lamitech significantly increase its production capacity and allow it to consolidate its export market operations. Specifically, the project includes an expansion of civil works at the plant, the purchase of machinery, equipment, and infrastructure to increase the Company’s installed capacity, financing of start-up costs, testing, and ongoing working capital requirements.This loan under consideration is the second IIC loan to Lamitech. The first IIC transaction with Lamitech was executed in 1993; Lamitech paid to the IIC on time and fulfilled all the requirements of the first loan agreement.
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Liquidity Program for Enel Distribución Chile Subject to the corresponding corporate approvals by both parties, this transaction (the “Operation” or the “Transaction”) consists of an uncommitted medium-term program provided by IDB Invest that will be used to discount receivables arising from the provision of services by Enel Distribución Chile S.A. (“Enel DX”, the “Company” or the “Client”). The Operation includes accounts receivable whose payment will be deferred due to the exceptional measures taken by the Company to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on its supply customers. Subject to the corresponding corporate approvals by both parties, this transaction (the “Operation” or the “Transaction”) consists of an uncommitted medium-term program provided by IDB Invest that will be used to discount receivables arising from the provision of services by Enel Distribución Chile S.A. (“Enel DX”, the “Company” or the “Client”). The Operation includes accounts receivable whose payment will be deferred due to the exceptional measures taken by the Company to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on its supply customers.
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Dori Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Alimentícios Ltda. Dori manufactures all kinds of candies, chocolates and peanuts in different flavors, to meet domestic and international demand. The company's headquarters are in the city of Marilia, in the northeastern part of the state of São Paulo, and this is where the peanuts, chocolate, and gum candies are manufactured. There is a subsidiary plant in the city of Rolândia, state of Paraná, where the company produces a complete line of candies. In addition, the company has a peanut processing plant where peanuts are received as raw material, processed, and subsequently delivered to the production plant. The project contemplates a number of investments in infrastructure, equipment, and machinery, as well as the restructuring of short-term financial liabilities and financing of working capital. Investments in fixed assets involve the following subprojects: (1) construction of a distribution center for finished product storage in Marilia; (2) setup of new equipment and improvements in the Marilia and Rolândia plants; (3) construction of a storage facility for raw materials in Rolândia; (4) construction of an effluent treatment plant in Rolândia. The IIC's role in the proposed operation is relevant because it will make it possible for Dori to expand its production and storage capacity, thus improving the company's programming and production efficiency and reducing lead times. Long-term financing will lead to the creation of 69 new direct jobs, as well as 250 indirect jobs. Dori manufactures all kinds of candies, chocolates and peanuts in different flavors, to meet domestic and international demand. The company's headquarters are in the city of Marilia, in the northeastern part of the state of São Paulo, and this is where the peanuts, chocolate, and gum candies are manufactured. There is a subsidiary plant in the city of Rolândia, state of Paraná, where the company produces a complete line of candies. In addition, the company has a peanut processing plant where peanuts are received as raw material, processed, and subsequently delivered to the production plant. The project contemplates a number of investments in infrastructure, equipment, and machinery, as well as the restructuring of short-term financial liabilities and financing of working capital. Investments in fixed assets involve the following subprojects: (1) construction of a distribution center for finished product storage in Marilia; (2) setup of new equipment and improvements in the Marilia and Rolândia plants; (3) construction of a storage facility for raw materials in Rolândia; (4) construction of an effluent treatment plant in Rolândia. The IIC's role in the proposed operation is relevant because it will make it possible for Dori to expand its production and storage capacity, thus improving the company's programming and production efficiency and reducing lead times. Long-term financing will lead to the creation of 69 new direct jobs, as well as 250 indirect jobs.
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Fernandes Guyana II The proposed financing to Fernandes Guyana Enterprise (“Fernandes Guyana”, the “Borrower” or the “Company”) consists of an 8-year Senior Loan of up to US$5 million, including a grace period of 1 year (the “Financing” or the “Loan”). The Company will use the Financing to fund capital expenditures and for working capital needs. The main development objectives of the Loan include: (i) promoting the Company’s growth in Guyana, increasing the supply of national products while reducing imports of finished goods; (ii) promoting the productivity of the Company; (iii) promoting employment in Guyana through the expansion of the operations of the Company; (iv) diversifying the products and services provided by the Company in the Guyanese market; and (v) increasing and enhancing the Company’s market linkages. The proposed financing to Fernandes Guyana Enterprise (“Fernandes Guyana”, the “Borrower” or the “Company”) consists of an 8-year Senior Loan of up to US$5 million, including a grace period of 1 year (the “Financing” or the “Loan”). The Company will use the Financing to fund capital expenditures and for working capital needs. The main development objectives of the Loan include: (i) promoting the Company’s growth in Guyana, increasing the supply of national products while reducing imports of finished goods; (ii) promoting the productivity of the Company; (iii) promoting employment in Guyana through the expansion of the operations of the Company; (iv) diversifying the products and services provided by the Company in the Guyanese market; and (v) increasing and enhancing the Company’s market linkages.
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Valor Opportunity Fund II The project consists of an equity investment of $10 million in the Valor Opportunity Fund II LP (“VOFII” or “Fund”), which aims to provide early growth equity for technology-enabled companies in Latin America and the Caribbean (“LAC”) with Brazil being its main geographical target. VOFII will be managed by Valor Capital Group (“Valor” or the “Fund Manager”). Established in 2011, Valor is one of the most active venture capital (“VC”) investment firms in LAC with an exceptional track record. Valor is currently fundraising $500 million for two funds (including VOFII) and has successfully raised and invested five other funds with total AUM worth US$2.2 billion.With a target size of US$250 million, VOFII will invest in approximately 10-15 “early growth” venture‑backed companies (Series B+) across LAC in sectors such as financial services, education, mobility, logistics, consumer & retail and health.The Fund will invest in breakout companies, which are expanding and require larger amounts of capital than the amount available from Valor’s early-stage funds, allocating at least 50% of the Fund to such investments. VOFII may also invest in businesses that are not in the portfolios of Valor funds.The Fund will provide capital for young, innovative and fast-growing firms across the region. Contributing to job creation, higher productivity, and ultimately, economic growth. The Project is also expected to facilitate cross-border technology transfers and will thus contribute to the further development of the regional innovation ecosystem. The project consists of an equity investment of $10 million in the Valor Opportunity Fund II LP (“VOFII” or “Fund”), which aims to provide early growth equity for technology-enabled companies in Latin America and the Caribbean (“LAC”) with Brazil being its main geographical target. VOFII will be managed by Valor Capital Group (“Valor” or the “Fund Manager”). Established in 2011, Valor is one of the most active venture capital (“VC”) investment firms in LAC with an exceptional track record. Valor is currently fundraising $500 million for two funds (including VOFII) and has successfully raised and invested five other funds with total AUM worth US$2.2 billion.With a target size of US$250 million, VOFII will invest in approximately 10-15 “early growth” venture‑backed companies (Series B+) across LAC in sectors such as financial services, education, mobility, logistics, consumer & retail and health.The Fund will invest in breakout companies, which are expanding and require larger amounts of capital than the amount available from Valor’s early-stage funds, allocating at least 50% of the Fund to such investments. VOFII may also invest in businesses that are not in the portfolios of Valor funds.The Fund will provide capital for young, innovative and fast-growing firms across the region. Contributing to job creation, higher productivity, and ultimately, economic growth. The Project is also expected to facilitate cross-border technology transfers and will thus contribute to the further development of the regional innovation ecosystem.
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GIM Habitacional GIM Habitacional is a vertically integrated housing developer with operations in the social housing segment, as well as in the middle-income and residential segments in Mexico. The transaction consists of a secured revolving credit facility of up to MXN 950 million, with a committed tranche of up to MXN 500 million and an uncommitted tranche of up to MXN 450 million, with a tenor of up to seven years and drawdowns on a revolving basis. The financing will be used to finance working capital requirements related to the construction of social and middle-income housing in Mexico. The main objective of the project is to promote access to adequate and affordable housing in Mexico, through a greater supply of social and middle-income housing to be developed by GIM Habitacional. GIM Habitacional is a vertically integrated housing developer with operations in the social housing segment, as well as in the middle-income and residential segments in Mexico. The transaction consists of a secured revolving credit facility of up to MXN 950 million, with a committed tranche of up to MXN 500 million and an uncommitted tranche of up to MXN 450 million, with a tenor of up to seven years and drawdowns on a revolving basis. The financing will be used to finance working capital requirements related to the construction of social and middle-income housing in Mexico. The main objective of the project is to promote access to adequate and affordable housing in Mexico, through a greater supply of social and middle-income housing to be developed by GIM Habitacional.
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Banco Bolivariano The project’s objective is to support Banco Bolivariano in providing financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) whose main activities are focused on the sectors related to economic integration, commerce and the value chain and to promote the expansion of a specialized green credit line for SMEs. To achieve this objective, IDB Invest proposes to grant a loan of up to US$30 million with a term of up to six years. The project also includes a technical assistance (“TA”) to provide diagnostic tools, training and support to Banco Bolivariano with the goal of improving and promoting green lending for SMEs. The project’s objective is to support Banco Bolivariano in providing financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) whose main activities are focused on the sectors related to economic integration, commerce and the value chain and to promote the expansion of a specialized green credit line for SMEs. To achieve this objective, IDB Invest proposes to grant a loan of up to US$30 million with a term of up to six years. The project also includes a technical assistance (“TA”) to provide diagnostic tools, training and support to Banco Bolivariano with the goal of improving and promoting green lending for SMEs.
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Fábrica Nacional de Papel Fanapel produces chemical-pulp paper for printing and writing, coated and uncoated paper, wrapping paper, conversion paper, and special paper, as well as notebooks, envelopes, and folders. The manufacturing plant is located in the town of Juan Lacaze, Colonia Department, 150 km from the city of Montevideo; it is the largest paper manufacturer and one of the largest private companies in the country. Fanapel provides 480 direct jobs and a large number of indirect jobs; it is the main source of employment and development in Juan Lacaze, which has 13,000 inhabitants.The funding to be provided by the IIC seeks to improve the company's debt ratio by replacing some short-term liabilities and to assist Fanapel in fulfilling its debt reduction commitment with Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay. Fanapel produces chemical-pulp paper for printing and writing, coated and uncoated paper, wrapping paper, conversion paper, and special paper, as well as notebooks, envelopes, and folders. The manufacturing plant is located in the town of Juan Lacaze, Colonia Department, 150 km from the city of Montevideo; it is the largest paper manufacturer and one of the largest private companies in the country. Fanapel provides 480 direct jobs and a large number of indirect jobs; it is the main source of employment and development in Juan Lacaze, which has 13,000 inhabitants.The funding to be provided by the IIC seeks to improve the company's debt ratio by replacing some short-term liabilities and to assist Fanapel in fulfilling its debt reduction commitment with Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay.
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QMC Regional Facility The proposed transaction is a long-term, guaranteed financing of up to US$45 million local currency equivalents to support the capital investment in the shared telecommunications infrastructure by QMC Telecom International Holdings, LLC ("QMC") and the needs of working capital in Mexico, Colombia and Peru (“IDB Invest Financing”). QMC's subsidiaries in each jurisdiction will be the borrower or guarantor of the IDB Invest Financing.QMC is a leading independent owner, developer and operator of wireless communications infrastructure assets in Latin America. QMC owns and operates more than 2,400 wireless infrastructure sites. QMC has operations in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and the United States (including Puerto Rico), expanding its reach to other countries in the region. QMC supports the operation of mobile network operators to increase the capacity and coverage of mobile broadband, which is especially critical in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, where broadband connectivity is playing a key role. The proposed transaction is a long-term, guaranteed financing of up to US$45 million local currency equivalents to support the capital investment in the shared telecommunications infrastructure by QMC Telecom International Holdings, LLC ("QMC") and the needs of working capital in Mexico, Colombia and Peru (“IDB Invest Financing”). QMC's subsidiaries in each jurisdiction will be the borrower or guarantor of the IDB Invest Financing.QMC is a leading independent owner, developer and operator of wireless communications infrastructure assets in Latin America. QMC owns and operates more than 2,400 wireless infrastructure sites. QMC has operations in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and the United States (including Puerto Rico), expanding its reach to other countries in the region. QMC supports the operation of mobile network operators to increase the capacity and coverage of mobile broadband, which is especially critical in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, where broadband connectivity is playing a key role.
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Exportadora Subsole S.A. The Subsole expansion project calls for investments in the following areas: plantings of different varieties of table grape in several regions of Chile, for a total of 560 hectares; avocado plantations (11 hectares); stone-fruit plantations (37 hectares); the expansion of one cold storage plant and the construction of two cold storage plants for growers partnering with Subsole; the construction of eight air-conditioned packing centers; the purchase of machinery to handle round fruit (oranges, clementines, avocado, kiwi); and good agricultural practice programs. The Project started in mid-2001, when Subsole obtained short-term funds to finance plantings, primarily of table grapes, for suppliers, some of which partner with Subsole while others are just suppliers of the company. Subsole decided to finance these plantings to ensure the supply of certain minimum volumes of fruit for export. The Project will enable it to increase its export volumes to 5,400,000 fruit crates in 2006/2005, up from 2,894,000 crates in 2001/2000. The construction of the cold storage facilities and the air-conditioned packing centers will enable Subsole not only to reduce the cold-storage service charges it currently pays to third parties, but also to better control the quality and marketing timing of fruit. The Project cost is US$18.4 million, with the IIC granting a loan of up to US$7 million, to be used to provide long-term financing to growers who supply Subsole with fruit. The Subsole expansion project calls for investments in the following areas: plantings of different varieties of table grape in several regions of Chile, for a total of 560 hectares; avocado plantations (11 hectares); stone-fruit plantations (37 hectares); the expansion of one cold storage plant and the construction of two cold storage plants for growers partnering with Subsole; the construction of eight air-conditioned packing centers; the purchase of machinery to handle round fruit (oranges, clementines, avocado, kiwi); and good agricultural practice programs. The Project started in mid-2001, when Subsole obtained short-term funds to finance plantings, primarily of table grapes, for suppliers, some of which partner with Subsole while others are just suppliers of the company. Subsole decided to finance these plantings to ensure the supply of certain minimum volumes of fruit for export. The Project will enable it to increase its export volumes to 5,400,000 fruit crates in 2006/2005, up from 2,894,000 crates in 2001/2000. The construction of the cold storage facilities and the air-conditioned packing centers will enable Subsole not only to reduce the cold-storage service charges it currently pays to third parties, but also to better control the quality and marketing timing of fruit. The Project cost is US$18.4 million, with the IIC granting a loan of up to US$7 million, to be used to provide long-term financing to growers who supply Subsole with fruit.
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Fincas Patagónicas S.A. Fincas Patagónicas is a family-owned business that is classed as a small and medium-size enterprise (SME) in Argentina. The Company owns Bodega Tapiz (brand name), a winery specializing in fine wine that is chiefly for export. It began operating in 2003 after acquiring the assets of an international company. The proposed IIC loan will be used to finance the following: (i) purchase stainless steel tanks and carry out minor construction work to expand the winery’s installed capacity to up to 2 million liters per year, i.e., a 100% increase; (ii) plant 80 hectares in winegrapes; and (iii) purchase oak barrels. With this project, the IIC will (i) support the growth of an export-oriented Argentinean SME operating in a growing, strategic sector that is a significant generator of foreign exchange; and (ii) support the development of an SME by enabling it to strengthen its competitive position in a sector dominated by large corporations with international backing. Fincas Patagónicas is a family-owned business that is classed as a small and medium-size enterprise (SME) in Argentina. The Company owns Bodega Tapiz (brand name), a winery specializing in fine wine that is chiefly for export. It began operating in 2003 after acquiring the assets of an international company. The proposed IIC loan will be used to finance the following: (i) purchase stainless steel tanks and carry out minor construction work to expand the winery’s installed capacity to up to 2 million liters per year, i.e., a 100% increase; (ii) plant 80 hectares in winegrapes; and (iii) purchase oak barrels. With this project, the IIC will (i) support the growth of an export-oriented Argentinean SME operating in a growing, strategic sector that is a significant generator of foreign exchange; and (ii) support the development of an SME by enabling it to strengthen its competitive position in a sector dominated by large corporations with international backing.
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Mexarrend — Partial Guarantee Facility for Social Bonds in Mexico The Project consists in a guarantee facility to be granted to Mexarrend, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (the “Issuer”) for up to MXN500 million, about US$25 million, with a tenor of up to three years. The first partial credit guarantee (“PCG”) granted under the Facility will amount to up to MXN250 million, the equivalent to 50% of the total common senior partially-secured long-term corporate bonds (the “Bonds”) to be issued by the Issuer. The Bonds will be preferably considered Social Bonds, with a gender and financial inclusion approach . The proceeds from the bond issuance will be used to fund leases to be granted in Mexico to small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”). Because they would be Social Bonds, they would be gender and financial inclusion oriented. The Project will be supplemented with technical advisory services to help finalize the issuance and other strategic aspects for the Issuer. The Project consists in a guarantee facility to be granted to Mexarrend, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (the “Issuer”) for up to MXN500 million, about US$25 million, with a tenor of up to three years. The first partial credit guarantee (“PCG”) granted under the Facility will amount to up to MXN250 million, the equivalent to 50% of the total common senior partially-secured long-term corporate bonds (the “Bonds”) to be issued by the Issuer. The Bonds will be preferably considered Social Bonds, with a gender and financial inclusion approach . The proceeds from the bond issuance will be used to fund leases to be granted in Mexico to small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”). Because they would be Social Bonds, they would be gender and financial inclusion oriented. The Project will be supplemented with technical advisory services to help finalize the issuance and other strategic aspects for the Issuer.
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Produbanco Sustainable Bond The Project consists of supporting Produbanco (“PB”) in the first issuance of a Sustainable Bond in the private sector of Ecuador. The total amount of the Bond is up to US$50 million divided in twoseries:(i)Serie A where IDB Invest will act as an investor with a 100% subscription for an amount of up to US$40 million; and (ii) Serie B, where IDB Invest or IDB, the latter as administrator of the Canadian Climate Fund (C2F), will act as an investor with a 100% subscription for an amount of up to US$10million. The Serie B will be subject to economic incentives upon compliance of key performance indicators. The funds from the medium-term Bond will be used to finance small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) and PB's green portfolio. Additionally, IDB Invest will provide an advisory service to define the roadmap for PB’s NetZero Goal. This will allow it to work towards achieving the commitments assumed to the Net-Zero Banking Alliance initiative to align its loan and investment portfolio with net zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, Produbanco will be supported in the process of structuring the framework and certification of the sustainable bond. The Project consists of supporting Produbanco (“PB”) in the first issuance of a Sustainable Bond in the private sector of Ecuador. The total amount of the Bond is up to US$50 million divided in twoseries:(i)Serie A where IDB Invest will act as an investor with a 100% subscription for an amount of up to US$40 million; and (ii) Serie B, where IDB Invest or IDB, the latter as administrator of the Canadian Climate Fund (C2F), will act as an investor with a 100% subscription for an amount of up to US$10million. The Serie B will be subject to economic incentives upon compliance of key performance indicators. The funds from the medium-term Bond will be used to finance small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) and PB's green portfolio. Additionally, IDB Invest will provide an advisory service to define the roadmap for PB’s NetZero Goal. This will allow it to work towards achieving the commitments assumed to the Net-Zero Banking Alliance initiative to align its loan and investment portfolio with net zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, Produbanco will be supported in the process of structuring the framework and certification of the sustainable bond.
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BHD Leon Loan to Women Led PYMEs The proposed Loan to Banco Múltiple BHD León, S.A. (“BHDL”) will be for up to US$50 million or its equivalent in Dominican Pesos (“DOP”) to support the growth of small and medium sized businesses (“SMEs”) in the Dominican Republic (“DR”). In particular, the Project seeks to promote access to finance for women-owned SMEs in the DR through BHDL’s Mujer Mujer Program, which provides a comprehensive approach to serving the female market, including specialized loan and non financial services for women-owned SMEs.BHDL has embraced the market opportunity to support the growth of women-led businesses and taken a leadership role in developing a value proposition of products and services to better provide access to finance and growth opportunities for women in the DR. BHDL’s Mujer Mujer Program, launched in 2014, provides a wide range of adapted products, including tailored working capital and investment loans. In recognition of the fact that women-owned businesses seek additional non-financial products and benefit from access to mentoring and business advisory services, BHDL’s comprehensive offering—developed in part through the Global Alliance for Banking on Women (“GBA”)—includes health and business insurance, credit cards with embedded benefits deemed most attractive to women clients, and networking events, to effectively support the overall growth and success of its SME clients. The IIC Loan will be a senior unsecured financing of up to US$50 million comprised or its equivalent in DOP. The proposed IIC Financing to BHDL would specifically target women-owned SMEs and seek to a target client number representing a larger share of the BHDL SME portfolio. The tenor of the IIC Loan is expected to be for up to 5 years. The IIC Loan will be complemented by Advisory Services, which will support BHDL’s efforts to become a true market leader and emblematic role model for gender targeted lending, through the Swiss-based EDGE Certification. If obtained, the EDGE Certification would recognize BHDL’s efforts to implement ambitious gender equality measures as part of its corporate culture and adopt practices that mirror its equitable product offering for women clients. The proposed Loan to Banco Múltiple BHD León, S.A. (“BHDL”) will be for up to US$50 million or its equivalent in Dominican Pesos (“DOP”) to support the growth of small and medium sized businesses (“SMEs”) in the Dominican Republic (“DR”). In particular, the Project seeks to promote access to finance for women-owned SMEs in the DR through BHDL’s Mujer Mujer Program, which provides a comprehensive approach to serving the female market, including specialized loan and non financial services for women-owned SMEs.BHDL has embraced the market opportunity to support the growth of women-led businesses and taken a leadership role in developing a value proposition of products and services to better provide access to finance and growth opportunities for women in the DR. BHDL’s Mujer Mujer Program, launched in 2014, provides a wide range of adapted products, including tailored working capital and investment loans. In recognition of the fact that women-owned businesses seek additional non-financial products and benefit from access to mentoring and business advisory services, BHDL’s comprehensive offering—developed in part through the Global Alliance for Banking on Women (“GBA”)—includes health and business insurance, credit cards with embedded benefits deemed most attractive to women clients, and networking events, to effectively support the overall growth and success of its SME clients. The IIC Loan will be a senior unsecured financing of up to US$50 million comprised or its equivalent in DOP. The proposed IIC Financing to BHDL would specifically target women-owned SMEs and seek to a target client number representing a larger share of the BHDL SME portfolio. The tenor of the IIC Loan is expected to be for up to 5 years. The IIC Loan will be complemented by Advisory Services, which will support BHDL’s efforts to become a true market leader and emblematic role model for gender targeted lending, through the Swiss-based EDGE Certification. If obtained, the EDGE Certification would recognize BHDL’s efforts to implement ambitious gender equality measures as part of its corporate culture and adopt practices that mirror its equitable product offering for women clients.
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Cia. de Empaques The Project seeks to provide support to Compañía de Empaques S.A. (the “Company”) in the issuance of its first Sustainability Linked Bond (“SLB”). The total amount of the bond will be up to COP 50,000 million, amortizable in five years, regarding which IDB Invest will act as investor subscribing 100% of the issuance. The bond will include financial incentives if the Company meets certain key performance indicators (“KPIs”) related to environmental and/or social issues. The funds of the medium-term bond will be used to finance the expansion of the production of more sustainable packaging and the strengthening of the supply chain made up by about 2,500 fique producers from rural and indigenous communities located in the Department of Antioquia and in areas such as Nariño, Cauca, Boyacá and Cundinamarca in Colombia. In addition, IDB Invest will support the Company providing technical assistance in the bond issuance preparation by: i) defining the KPIs and goals needed for the SLB and related to the Company’s sustainability strategy to be used as input to develop the issuance framework; and ii) providing the external opinion or Second Party Opinion (“SPO”) to be given as a result of the bond issuance in line with International Capital Markets Association (“ICMA”) requirements, emphasizing that it will be the first transaction of this type for IDB Invest in Colombia.The impact of this project was highlighted on our 2021 Annual Report. The Project seeks to provide support to Compañía de Empaques S.A. (the “Company”) in the issuance of its first Sustainability Linked Bond (“SLB”). The total amount of the bond will be up to COP 50,000 million, amortizable in five years, regarding which IDB Invest will act as investor subscribing 100% of the issuance. The bond will include financial incentives if the Company meets certain key performance indicators (“KPIs”) related to environmental and/or social issues. The funds of the medium-term bond will be used to finance the expansion of the production of more sustainable packaging and the strengthening of the supply chain made up by about 2,500 fique producers from rural and indigenous communities located in the Department of Antioquia and in areas such as Nariño, Cauca, Boyacá and Cundinamarca in Colombia. In addition, IDB Invest will support the Company providing technical assistance in the bond issuance preparation by: i) defining the KPIs and goals needed for the SLB and related to the Company’s sustainability strategy to be used as input to develop the issuance framework; and ii) providing the external opinion or Second Party Opinion (“SPO”) to be given as a result of the bond issuance in line with International Capital Markets Association (“ICMA”) requirements, emphasizing that it will be the first transaction of this type for IDB Invest in Colombia.The impact of this project was highlighted on our 2021 Annual Report.
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Constructoras ICA, S.A. de de C.V. The IIC loan will comprise an A loan of up to US$3.5 million and a B loan of up to US$11.0 million, for a total of up to US$14.5 million. The purpose of this IIC operation is to provide Constructoras ICA, S.A. de C.V. ("CICASA") with financing to meet previously assumed capitalization requirements at Los Portales S.A. ("Los Portales"), a Peruvian company in which it holds shares. This will enable Los Portales to, among others, expand its activities, mainly in the low income housing segment in the interior of Peru. The proceeds of the IIC loan will also be used to finance CICASA’s working capital requirements in Mexico. CICASA is a Mexican construction company that is part of Grupo ICA. The IIC loan will comprise an A loan of up to US$3.5 million and a B loan of up to US$11.0 million, for a total of up to US$14.5 million. The purpose of this IIC operation is to provide Constructoras ICA, S.A. de C.V. ("CICASA") with financing to meet previously assumed capitalization requirements at Los Portales S.A. ("Los Portales"), a Peruvian company in which it holds shares. This will enable Los Portales to, among others, expand its activities, mainly in the low income housing segment in the interior of Peru. The proceeds of the IIC loan will also be used to finance CICASA’s working capital requirements in Mexico. CICASA is a Mexican construction company that is part of Grupo ICA.
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La Mata La Mata consists in financing the construction and development of a PV solar plant Sponsored by Solarpack. La Mata with a total aggregate installed capacity of80 MWac, is located in the municipality of La Gloria, Department of Cesar, Colombia. The project was awarded with a 15-year PPA in the Third Long Term Contract Auction that was organized by the Colombian Mines and Energy Ministry in 2021. The project is in development stage, with secured interconnection, secured site and advanced stage of environmental approvals.IDB Invest's participation will help to supplement long-term financing for the project with participation from the United Kingdom Sustainable Infrastructure Program (UK SIP) Blended Financing Fund administered by the IDB Group, and in collaboration with a local bank, providing funds in Colombian pesos. La Mata consists in financing the construction and development of a PV solar plant Sponsored by Solarpack. La Mata with a total aggregate installed capacity of80 MWac, is located in the municipality of La Gloria, Department of Cesar, Colombia. The project was awarded with a 15-year PPA in the Third Long Term Contract Auction that was organized by the Colombian Mines and Energy Ministry in 2021. The project is in development stage, with secured interconnection, secured site and advanced stage of environmental approvals.IDB Invest's participation will help to supplement long-term financing for the project with participation from the United Kingdom Sustainable Infrastructure Program (UK SIP) Blended Financing Fund administered by the IDB Group, and in collaboration with a local bank, providing funds in Colombian pesos.
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Edilar, S.A. de C.V. Edilar S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican company that markets instructional and cultural materials to public school teachers in 27 states across Mexico and provides them with funding under the Programa Nacional de Bibliotecas Magisteriales (PNBM – an educational and cultural program) to purchase these materials, with a view to enhancing teacher professional development and improving teaching practices. It also provides microcredit to teachers for professional development through the Programa de Apoyo para la Formación Continua (PAFC), a program that provides support for continuing education.The purpose of this IIC operation is to provide Edilar with financing for expansion of the company’s sales and related financing of instructional and cultural materials to teachers. Edilar S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican company that markets instructional and cultural materials to public school teachers in 27 states across Mexico and provides them with funding under the Programa Nacional de Bibliotecas Magisteriales (PNBM – an educational and cultural program) to purchase these materials, with a view to enhancing teacher professional development and improving teaching practices. It also provides microcredit to teachers for professional development through the Programa de Apoyo para la Formación Continua (PAFC), a program that provides support for continuing education.The purpose of this IIC operation is to provide Edilar with financing for expansion of the company’s sales and related financing of instructional and cultural materials to teachers.
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Ecoblock International, S.A. de C.V., SOFOM ENR The objective of the loan is to support the expansion of Ecoblock International’s new home construction and home improvement projects aimed at low-income families in Mexico. The cost of the project is estimated to be US$1 million (or its equivalent in Mexican pesos).Ecoblock International is a Mexican company that provides housing solutions for low-income families in the central and southern parts of Mexico under a program called “Échale a tu casa,” known in the market as “Échale.” Échale operates with an innovative business model that offers technical training to communities and involves families in the design and construction of the homes. The company also provides families with financial education and helps them gain access to financing for new homes and to subsidies from government agencies such as the Comisión Nacional de Vivienda (national housing commission, CONAVI). As part of its construction process, the company uses sustainable materials—such as adobe produced with local earth that is both highly thermally efficient and more affordable. Since its founding in 1997, Échale has built more than 30,000 new housing units and improved more than 150,000 homes. In doing so, it has received recognition from a number of organizations for its innovative and socially-responsible model. For example, in 2013, Échale won the “Best for the World” award from B-Corporation, and in 2014 Forbes named it one of its “10 Companies Considered ‘Best for the World.’” In 2015, it won the “Ventures Mexico” competition recognizing the country’s best social entrepreneurs.The IIC’s loan will support Échale as it expands its production units from eight to twelve. With that expansion, it expects to reach more than 8,000 additional low-income families over the next five years thanks to partial financing of the necessary fixed asset and working capital investment. The objective of the loan is to support the expansion of Ecoblock International’s new home construction and home improvement projects aimed at low-income families in Mexico. The cost of the project is estimated to be US$1 million (or its equivalent in Mexican pesos).Ecoblock International is a Mexican company that provides housing solutions for low-income families in the central and southern parts of Mexico under a program called “Échale a tu casa,” known in the market as “Échale.” Échale operates with an innovative business model that offers technical training to communities and involves families in the design and construction of the homes. The company also provides families with financial education and helps them gain access to financing for new homes and to subsidies from government agencies such as the Comisión Nacional de Vivienda (national housing commission, CONAVI). As part of its construction process, the company uses sustainable materials—such as adobe produced with local earth that is both highly thermally efficient and more affordable. Since its founding in 1997, Échale has built more than 30,000 new housing units and improved more than 150,000 homes. In doing so, it has received recognition from a number of organizations for its innovative and socially-responsible model. For example, in 2013, Échale won the “Best for the World” award from B-Corporation, and in 2014 Forbes named it one of its “10 Companies Considered ‘Best for the World.’” In 2015, it won the “Ventures Mexico” competition recognizing the country’s best social entrepreneurs.The IIC’s loan will support Échale as it expands its production units from eight to twelve. With that expansion, it expects to reach more than 8,000 additional low-income families over the next five years thanks to partial financing of the necessary fixed asset and working capital investment.
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Alliance with Factotal Peru to Promote Factoring in Peru The Project aims to finance Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises ("MSMEs") through factoring operations in Peru. The proposed financing will consist of a syndicated senior loan of up to US$10million comprised of: (i) a senior A loan of up to US$5 million financed by IDB Invest; and (ii) a senior B loan of up to US$5 million to be financed through a B lender. The loan will have a term of up to three years. The Project will also enable Factotal Peru S.A. to improve the offer of its financial services to its clients, diversify its sources of funding, and, simultaneously, improve the structure of its assets and liabilities. The Project aims to finance Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises ("MSMEs") through factoring operations in Peru. The proposed financing will consist of a syndicated senior loan of up to US$10million comprised of: (i) a senior A loan of up to US$5 million financed by IDB Invest; and (ii) a senior B loan of up to US$5 million to be financed through a B lender. The loan will have a term of up to three years. The Project will also enable Factotal Peru S.A. to improve the offer of its financial services to its clients, diversify its sources of funding, and, simultaneously, improve the structure of its assets and liabilities.
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Austral Foods S.A. Austral Food processes and exports fresh/refrigerated and frozen fish, particularly deep-sea cod, albacore, southern hake, salmon, and a variety of other fish and seafood. Austral Food purchases fresh fish from local independent fishermen and international suppliers. At its plant, Austral processes and packages the fish according to the clients’ requests and either freezes the product or ships it fresh/refrigerated to international markets. A percentage is sold locally. Austral requested an IIC loan of US$3 million to finance working capital. Austral has found new sources to supply fish, which will allow it to significantly increase sales. To do so the company needs to finance a larger inventory and accounts receivable, since raw materials are purchased on a cash basis. Austral Food processes and exports fresh/refrigerated and frozen fish, particularly deep-sea cod, albacore, southern hake, salmon, and a variety of other fish and seafood. Austral Food purchases fresh fish from local independent fishermen and international suppliers. At its plant, Austral processes and packages the fish according to the clients’ requests and either freezes the product or ships it fresh/refrigerated to international markets. A percentage is sold locally. Austral requested an IIC loan of US$3 million to finance working capital. Austral has found new sources to supply fish, which will allow it to significantly increase sales. To do so the company needs to finance a larger inventory and accounts receivable, since raw materials are purchased on a cash basis.
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Cocorisa II Corrugadora de Costa Rica S.A. is a Grupo CYBSA company that produces corrugated boxes. The purpose of the project is to improve the company’s cash flow by providing financing for permanent working capital, releasing revolving credit lines for financing the company’s seasonal and short-term growth.The IIC loan to Cocorisa entails two significant benefits. It provides financing that is otherwise scarce and difficult to obtain in Costa Rica. The loan will also support an industry that has a significant value-added component because it provides indirect support for Costa Rica’s export sector—especially for agricultural exports, which need differentiated packaging to protect perishable products. Corrugadora de Costa Rica S.A. is a Grupo CYBSA company that produces corrugated boxes. The purpose of the project is to improve the company’s cash flow by providing financing for permanent working capital, releasing revolving credit lines for financing the company’s seasonal and short-term growth.The IIC loan to Cocorisa entails two significant benefits. It provides financing that is otherwise scarce and difficult to obtain in Costa Rica. The loan will also support an industry that has a significant value-added component because it provides indirect support for Costa Rica’s export sector—especially for agricultural exports, which need differentiated packaging to protect perishable products.
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CMI Alimentos The proposed transaction consists of a syndicated loan led by IDB Invest of up to US$350 million, with a 5-year term including a grace period of up to 1.5 years, of which US$100 million will be financed by the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), US$50 million by third-party funds administered by the IDB and the rest with other mobilization of funds (the "Loan"). The Loan will be used: (i) to finance fixed investments of 16 companies of CMI Alimentos located in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic, for a total amount of up to US$210 million, to continue expanding their operations, improving their productivity levels, renew fixed assets and carry out environmental projects, and (ii) to finance the purchase of 50% of the shares of Procesadora Nacional de Alimentos CA (Pronaca) in Ecuador, for an amount of up to US$140 million, to support the inorganic expansion of CMI Alimentos (the "Project").CMI Alimentos is the main business division of Corporación Multi Inversiones ("CMI"), one of the most important economic groups in Central America with operations in 9 countries. The economic activities of CMI Alimentos include the production of chicken, pork and derived products (Industria Pecuaria), the production of wheat flour, corn, pasta and cookies (Molinos Modernos), and the operation of fast food restaurants (Restaurantes de Centroamerica). The proposed transaction consists of a syndicated loan led by IDB Invest of up to US$350 million, with a 5-year term including a grace period of up to 1.5 years, of which US$100 million will be financed by the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), US$50 million by third-party funds administered by the IDB and the rest with other mobilization of funds (the "Loan"). The Loan will be used: (i) to finance fixed investments of 16 companies of CMI Alimentos located in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic, for a total amount of up to US$210 million, to continue expanding their operations, improving their productivity levels, renew fixed assets and carry out environmental projects, and (ii) to finance the purchase of 50% of the shares of Procesadora Nacional de Alimentos CA (Pronaca) in Ecuador, for an amount of up to US$140 million, to support the inorganic expansion of CMI Alimentos (the "Project").CMI Alimentos is the main business division of Corporación Multi Inversiones ("CMI"), one of the most important economic groups in Central America with operations in 9 countries. The economic activities of CMI Alimentos include the production of chicken, pork and derived products (Industria Pecuaria), the production of wheat flour, corn, pasta and cookies (Molinos Modernos), and the operation of fast food restaurants (Restaurantes de Centroamerica).
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Corporación Financiera de Occidente S.A. de C.V. SOFOL Finox was founded in 2004 as a limited-scope financial institution (known by the Spanish acronym SOFOL). Finox provides financial services to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, mainly in the agribusiness and manufacturing sectors. Its products include loans to finance production cycles, sales, imports, equipment procurement, and investment projects. Finox management has extensive experience and a long track record in Mexico’s financial sector and has demonstrated good corporate governance and strict adherence to corporate policies and procedures. Finox does business in ten of the country’s federal entities—chiefly Sonora, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Colima.The company is currently seeking a license to operate as a niche bank or Level II Specialized Bank. Under Mexican law, the SOFOL will cease to exist as a category of legal entities in 2013.Through an investment of MX$15 million (approximately US$1 million) in preferred stock, the IIC will be backing one of the first processes in the country in which a non-bank financial institution transitions to a niche bank. This transition will allow Finox to substantially grow its loan portfolio, increase its lines of credit with current funders, secure access to greater funding sources, and, in the medium term, attract significant resources from the public. Finox was founded in 2004 as a limited-scope financial institution (known by the Spanish acronym SOFOL). Finox provides financial services to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, mainly in the agribusiness and manufacturing sectors. Its products include loans to finance production cycles, sales, imports, equipment procurement, and investment projects. Finox management has extensive experience and a long track record in Mexico’s financial sector and has demonstrated good corporate governance and strict adherence to corporate policies and procedures. Finox does business in ten of the country’s federal entities—chiefly Sonora, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Colima.The company is currently seeking a license to operate as a niche bank or Level II Specialized Bank. Under Mexican law, the SOFOL will cease to exist as a category of legal entities in 2013.Through an investment of MX$15 million (approximately US$1 million) in preferred stock, the IIC will be backing one of the first processes in the country in which a non-bank financial institution transitions to a niche bank. This transition will allow Finox to substantially grow its loan portfolio, increase its lines of credit with current funders, secure access to greater funding sources, and, in the medium term, attract significant resources from the public.
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Emprendimientos Hoteleros II The objective of this IIC operation is to provide financing to EMHOSA for expanding 17 new standard-size, fully furnished rooms in the Sheraton Asunción Hotel, building and furnishing new conference rooms on the third floor terrace, and partially financing the company’s working capital needs for operating the hotel. EMHOSA owns the building where the Sheraton Asunción Hotel—a five-star hotel—operates. The hotel has 100 rooms and is located in the exclusive Villa Morra district of the city of Asunción. The objective of this IIC operation is to provide financing to EMHOSA for expanding 17 new standard-size, fully furnished rooms in the Sheraton Asunción Hotel, building and furnishing new conference rooms on the third floor terrace, and partially financing the company’s working capital needs for operating the hotel. EMHOSA owns the building where the Sheraton Asunción Hotel—a five-star hotel—operates. The hotel has 100 rooms and is located in the exclusive Villa Morra district of the city of Asunción.
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Terminal de Servicios Portuarios Patagonia Norte S.A. In February 2007 Terminal Patagonia won a twenty-year concession for operating the newly completed container terminal in the port of Bahía Blanca ("Terminal de Bahía Blanca") in the southern part of the province of Buenos Aires. It is the port’s only container terminal. Since 1998 Terminal Patagonia has also been operating the port of San Antonio Este ("Puerto SAE") in Río Negro province under an exclusive thirty-year master concession agreement. The proposed IIC loan will be used as partial financing for purchasing machinery and for the infrastructure work needed to get the Terminal de Bahía Blanca concession up and running. The Company expects to make the investments between the third quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008. The goal is to start partial operations of Terminal de Bahía Blanca in November 2007.With this project, the Corporation will be contributing to the development of complementary ports to the port of Buenos Aires. The latter is Argentina's main port and has become heavily congested as a result of the marked growth of Argentina's economy in the past few years. In February 2007 Terminal Patagonia won a twenty-year concession for operating the newly completed container terminal in the port of Bahía Blanca ("Terminal de Bahía Blanca") in the southern part of the province of Buenos Aires. It is the port’s only container terminal. Since 1998 Terminal Patagonia has also been operating the port of San Antonio Este ("Puerto SAE") in Río Negro province under an exclusive thirty-year master concession agreement. The proposed IIC loan will be used as partial financing for purchasing machinery and for the infrastructure work needed to get the Terminal de Bahía Blanca concession up and running. The Company expects to make the investments between the third quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008. The goal is to start partial operations of Terminal de Bahía Blanca in November 2007.With this project, the Corporation will be contributing to the development of complementary ports to the port of Buenos Aires. The latter is Argentina's main port and has become heavily congested as a result of the marked growth of Argentina's economy in the past few years.
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Campo Palomas Wind Power Project Nicefield is a special-purpose corporation established to develop a 70 MW wind farm called Campo Palomas under an operating lease agreement with state company Administración Nacional de Usinas y Transmisiones (UTE). The wind farm is located in the Department of Salto, about 540 km from Montevideo. It involves the installation of 35 Vestas 110 wind turbines of 2.0 MW each. An investment of US$173 million is projected for purchasing and installing the wind turbines, building internal roads, and laying internal subterranean power lines, as well as constructing 6 km of 150-kV transmission lines connecting to the Salto Grande-Arapey substation (150 kV) and the wiring for the entire wind farm.Enertey is a Uruguayan company that leads the concessions market. It currently operates two wind farms of 50 MW each.Inabensa is a Spanish company that is a global leader in the design and manufacture of power plant systems and the construction of substations and transmission lines.Abengoa is a global engineering and technology company founded in 1941 in Seville, Spain. It is a global leader in the development of renewable energy, infrastructure, and waste recycling. It has been operating in Latin America since 1963 and has a presence in more than 80 countries.The proceeds from the IIC loan will be used for the installation, start-up, and operation of the aforementioned wind farm. Nicefield is a special-purpose corporation established to develop a 70 MW wind farm called Campo Palomas under an operating lease agreement with state company Administración Nacional de Usinas y Transmisiones (UTE). The wind farm is located in the Department of Salto, about 540 km from Montevideo. It involves the installation of 35 Vestas 110 wind turbines of 2.0 MW each. An investment of US$173 million is projected for purchasing and installing the wind turbines, building internal roads, and laying internal subterranean power lines, as well as constructing 6 km of 150-kV transmission lines connecting to the Salto Grande-Arapey substation (150 kV) and the wiring for the entire wind farm.Enertey is a Uruguayan company that leads the concessions market. It currently operates two wind farms of 50 MW each.Inabensa is a Spanish company that is a global leader in the design and manufacture of power plant systems and the construction of substations and transmission lines.Abengoa is a global engineering and technology company founded in 1941 in Seville, Spain. It is a global leader in the development of renewable energy, infrastructure, and waste recycling. It has been operating in Latin America since 1963 and has a presence in more than 80 countries.The proceeds from the IIC loan will be used for the installation, start-up, and operation of the aforementioned wind farm.
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ABCO. S.A ABCO was established in 1999, to produce Type 1 Portland cement, which is general-purpose cement. The project involves the construction of a plant with a nominal capacity of 390,000 tons per year (tpy) at a new manufacturing facility near the town of Hatillo in the Province of Azua, approximately 98 km southwest of Santo Domingo. The production process will consist of grinding imported clinker with small amounts (5%) of locally produced gypsum. The location of the plant has been selected because the land on which the plant will be installed includes a high quality limestone deposit, should it be feasible to produce clinker in the future. Additionally, the Old Port of Azua is 25 km from the plant, thus facilitating the import of clinker. Production of cement in a clinker mill involves grinding clinker with additives; and storing and bagging the finished product. The process produces dust that is mostly captured and recycled. The generation of fine particulates is inherent in all stages of the process. Gases such as nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur oxide (SOx) are formed from the combustion of fuel in the generation of power for the process. In the case of the Project, gas oil and fuel oils will be used as fuel. The SOx emissions are within local standards and modeling will be done to determine that they comply with international standards. ABCO was established in 1999, to produce Type 1 Portland cement, which is general-purpose cement. The project involves the construction of a plant with a nominal capacity of 390,000 tons per year (tpy) at a new manufacturing facility near the town of Hatillo in the Province of Azua, approximately 98 km southwest of Santo Domingo. The production process will consist of grinding imported clinker with small amounts (5%) of locally produced gypsum. The location of the plant has been selected because the land on which the plant will be installed includes a high quality limestone deposit, should it be feasible to produce clinker in the future. Additionally, the Old Port of Azua is 25 km from the plant, thus facilitating the import of clinker. Production of cement in a clinker mill involves grinding clinker with additives; and storing and bagging the finished product. The process produces dust that is mostly captured and recycled. The generation of fine particulates is inherent in all stages of the process. Gases such as nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur oxide (SOx) are formed from the combustion of fuel in the generation of power for the process. In the case of the Project, gas oil and fuel oils will be used as fuel. The SOx emissions are within local standards and modeling will be done to determine that they comply with international standards.
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BSI-ASR II The proposed financing to Belize Sugar Industries ("BSI" or the "Company") consists of a long-term senior loan and a revolving line of credit (the “Loan”). BSI will use the funds of IDB Invest to partially finance: (i) fixed investments to (a) reduce logistics times and costs for the export of raw sugar, molasses, and (b) increase the production value added direct consumption sugar; and (ii) working capital needs, including payments to sugar cane suppliers. The main development objectives of the Loan include: (i) improving the Company's productivity through logistical efficiencies, (ii) supporting the growth of the value of exports, and (iii) strengthening the value chain, supporting small farmers in northern Belize, where there is a high incidence of poverty. The proposed financing to Belize Sugar Industries ("BSI" or the "Company") consists of a long-term senior loan and a revolving line of credit (the “Loan”). BSI will use the funds of IDB Invest to partially finance: (i) fixed investments to (a) reduce logistics times and costs for the export of raw sugar, molasses, and (b) increase the production value added direct consumption sugar; and (ii) working capital needs, including payments to sugar cane suppliers. The main development objectives of the Loan include: (i) improving the Company's productivity through logistical efficiencies, (ii) supporting the growth of the value of exports, and (iii) strengthening the value chain, supporting small farmers in northern Belize, where there is a high incidence of poverty.
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CTH Mortgage Warehousing Line The objective of the project is to Support CTH to (i) promote RMBS issuances in the Ecuadorean market; and (ii) increase the availability of mortgage financing for low to middle income segments of the population.The transaction consists of a warehousing line of up to US$15 million, with an availability period of up to 4.5 years and a tenor of up to 15 years. CTH will use the proceeds of the line to originate, purchase and accumulate residential mortgages for their securitization in the capital markets. The proceeds from each RMBS Will be used to repaid IDB Invest’s financing and will be once again available for subsequent disbursements. The project expects to Support US$45 million in RMBS. CTH will target low and middle-income segments of the population. The objective of the project is to Support CTH to (i) promote RMBS issuances in the Ecuadorean market; and (ii) increase the availability of mortgage financing for low to middle income segments of the population.The transaction consists of a warehousing line of up to US$15 million, with an availability period of up to 4.5 years and a tenor of up to 15 years. CTH will use the proceeds of the line to originate, purchase and accumulate residential mortgages for their securitization in the capital markets. The proceeds from each RMBS Will be used to repaid IDB Invest’s financing and will be once again available for subsequent disbursements. The project expects to Support US$45 million in RMBS. CTH will target low and middle-income segments of the population.
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Banco Fie Banco FIE S.A (the “Bank”) is a financial institution supporting micro- and small-sized enterprises in Bolivia. IDB Invest seeks to support Banco FIE through a senior loan with a committed unsecured Tranche I for up to USD 20 million with a term of up to 4 years without grace and an uncommitted Tranche II for up to USD 15 million, with a term to be defined when such tranche is committed. The funds will be used to finance Banco FIE’s urban and rural micro and small enterprise portfolio, expanding the loans for working capital. In addition, Banco FIE will evaluate the technical assistance provided by IDB Invest to improve the Bank’s financial and nonfinancial products aimed at small and micro enterprises in Bolivia forming part of the agro-industrial supply chains of the country based on the significance of this segment for the country and particularly for the Bank. Banco FIE S.A (the “Bank”) is a financial institution supporting micro- and small-sized enterprises in Bolivia. IDB Invest seeks to support Banco FIE through a senior loan with a committed unsecured Tranche I for up to USD 20 million with a term of up to 4 years without grace and an uncommitted Tranche II for up to USD 15 million, with a term to be defined when such tranche is committed. The funds will be used to finance Banco FIE’s urban and rural micro and small enterprise portfolio, expanding the loans for working capital. In addition, Banco FIE will evaluate the technical assistance provided by IDB Invest to improve the Bank’s financial and nonfinancial products aimed at small and micro enterprises in Bolivia forming part of the agro-industrial supply chains of the country based on the significance of this segment for the country and particularly for the Bank.
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Fideicomiso Financiero Conaprole In order to support growth ventures in the Uruguayan dairy industry involving investments in infrastructure projects and permanent working capital, the Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Proleco(“Proleco”), with the support of the Cooperativa Nacional de Productores de Leche(“Conaprole”), will create a financing system for Proleco’s partners (the “Sub-Borrowers”) through a financial trust created under Uruguayan law (the “FFIEL”). The FFIEL will be funded through public issues of subordinated debt, public issues of trust participation certificates and through senior debt securities issued under a private bid endorsed by IDB Invest for up to US$40 million, consisting of a US$20 million Committed Tranche I and a US$20 million Uncommitted Tranche II (the “Project”).As the originator, Proleco will detect loan opportunities for Sub-Borrowers, who shall subsequently undergo a credit check by CPA Ferrere –an independent professional entity–, taking into consideration IDB Invest’s eligible criteria (the “Sub-Loans”).The loans approved by CPA Ferrere will then be documented and financed by partner financial institutions, including Proleco.Once a sufficient number of sub-loans had been made these institutions shall execute the transfer and acquisition by the Issuing Trust. In order to support growth ventures in the Uruguayan dairy industry involving investments in infrastructure projects and permanent working capital, the Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Proleco(“Proleco”), with the support of the Cooperativa Nacional de Productores de Leche(“Conaprole”), will create a financing system for Proleco’s partners (the “Sub-Borrowers”) through a financial trust created under Uruguayan law (the “FFIEL”). The FFIEL will be funded through public issues of subordinated debt, public issues of trust participation certificates and through senior debt securities issued under a private bid endorsed by IDB Invest for up to US$40 million, consisting of a US$20 million Committed Tranche I and a US$20 million Uncommitted Tranche II (the “Project”).As the originator, Proleco will detect loan opportunities for Sub-Borrowers, who shall subsequently undergo a credit check by CPA Ferrere –an independent professional entity–, taking into consideration IDB Invest’s eligible criteria (the “Sub-Loans”).The loans approved by CPA Ferrere will then be documented and financed by partner financial institutions, including Proleco.Once a sufficient number of sub-loans had been made these institutions shall execute the transfer and acquisition by the Issuing Trust.
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Azvi Supply Chain Finance for Transport Projects The Project consists of a revolving, uncommitted supply chain payment services financing of up to US$20 million or their equivalent in Mexican pesos (the “Financing”) to provide supply chain payment services to Azvi S.A.U (or “ Azvi” ) in Chile and México (the “Borrowers”). The Financing will have an initial term of 12 months, which may be renewed annually at IDB Invest's discretion for up to six additional years. The Financing will provide Azvi suppliers an innovative alternative solution to finance their working capital needs by using the E-Factor Network platform.This solution will allow the Borrowers’ supplier base (which includes small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to secure financing under much more favorable conditions than would be available directly from the local market. SME supply chain financing through companies like Azvi is one of the ways that IDB Invest will serve this segment. The above is in line with the innovative focus proposed by IDB Invest for SMEs. The Project consists of a revolving, uncommitted supply chain payment services financing of up to US$20 million or their equivalent in Mexican pesos (the “Financing”) to provide supply chain payment services to Azvi S.A.U (or “ Azvi” ) in Chile and México (the “Borrowers”). The Financing will have an initial term of 12 months, which may be renewed annually at IDB Invest's discretion for up to six additional years. The Financing will provide Azvi suppliers an innovative alternative solution to finance their working capital needs by using the E-Factor Network platform.This solution will allow the Borrowers’ supplier base (which includes small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to secure financing under much more favorable conditions than would be available directly from the local market. SME supply chain financing through companies like Azvi is one of the ways that IDB Invest will serve this segment. The above is in line with the innovative focus proposed by IDB Invest for SMEs.
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Falcon Farms El proyecto propuesto ("Proyecto") contempla la compra de tierras, rosales y equipos de riego, además de la construcción de los invernaderos y obras accesorias que se requieren para el desarrollo de 48 hectáreas de rosales en invernadero para los mercados de exportación. La participación de la CII con financiamiento a largo plazo le permitirá a la compañía llevar adelante sus gastos de capital y mantener su competitividad. Creación de empleos: Colombia se beneficia mucho con la floricultura, actividad de uso intensivo de mano de obra, que emplea a más de 75.000 trabajadores en forma directa y 50.000 en forma indirecta. En Ecuador, la industria de la flor emplea a cerca de 100.000 personas directa e indirectamente. El proyecto que se contempla debería generar cerca de 700 nuevos empleos directos en Colombia y Ecuador.Generación de divisas: Según cifras proporcionadas por el DANE (una oficina de estadísticas del gobierno colombiano), en el 2000, entre las exportaciones no tradicionales, la industria de la flor ocupó el primer lugar en tanto generadora de ingresos a escala internacional. La producción correspondiente está orientada completamente hacia las exportaciones y tan sólo el cinco por ciento (5%) de la producción total se destina al consumo interno. Consolidación de mercados exportadores tradicionales y desarrollo de nuevos: Cerca del 80% de las exportaciones de flores colombianas tiene como destino a los Estados Unidos, país cuyo mercado, cifrado en cerca de US$10.000 millones según los cálculos, se está desarrollando rápidamente con la incorporación de los supermercados a este ramo de actividad. Otro mercado importante es Europa, que tiene el consumo per cápita más elevado del mundo, y que consume cerca del 11% de las exportaciones de flores colombianas. Japón, Finlandia, Europa oriental y ciertos países sudamericanos presentan oportunidades interesantes, toda vez que la penetración en sus mercados todavía está en una etapa incipiente. Apoyo a grupos empresariales locales: En años recientes la industria de la flor ha sufrido grandes cambios, conforme entidades de talla internacional como Dole Inc. ingresaron en este ramo de actividad decididas a captar una cuota de mercado importante. Por ende, la ejecución de este proyecto brindará apoyo a un grupo de empresarios locales que siguen controlando su empresa tras competir con éxito con grandes entidades multinacionales. Otros beneficios económicos: La industria de la flor es vital para otros sectores, como los del plástico, el cartón, la goma, la madera, los productos agroquímicos y el transporte carretero y aéreo. El cultivo de flores tuvo importancia en el desarrollo económico de varios municipios colombianos. Este proyecto también ayudará a consolidar la industria de la flor en Ecuador, brindando asimismo apoyo al sistema de dolarización recientemente adoptado. El proyecto propuesto ("Proyecto") contempla la compra de tierras, rosales y equipos de riego, además de la construcción de los invernaderos y obras accesorias que se requieren para el desarrollo de 48 hectáreas de rosales en invernadero para los mercados de exportación. La participación de la CII con financiamiento a largo plazo le permitirá a la compañía llevar adelante sus gastos de capital y mantener su competitividad. Creación de empleos: Colombia se beneficia mucho con la floricultura, actividad de uso intensivo de mano de obra, que emplea a más de 75.000 trabajadores en forma directa y 50.000 en forma indirecta. En Ecuador, la industria de la flor emplea a cerca de 100.000 personas directa e indirectamente. El proyecto que se contempla debería generar cerca de 700 nuevos empleos directos en Colombia y Ecuador.Generación de divisas: Según cifras proporcionadas por el DANE (una oficina de estadísticas del gobierno colombiano), en el 2000, entre las exportaciones no tradicionales, la industria de la flor ocupó el primer lugar en tanto generadora de ingresos a escala internacional. La producción correspondiente está orientada completamente hacia las exportaciones y tan sólo el cinco por ciento (5%) de la producción total se destina al consumo interno. Consolidación de mercados exportadores tradicionales y desarrollo de nuevos: Cerca del 80% de las exportaciones de flores colombianas tiene como destino a los Estados Unidos, país cuyo mercado, cifrado en cerca de US$10.000 millones según los cálculos, se está desarrollando rápidamente con la incorporación de los supermercados a este ramo de actividad. Otro mercado importante es Europa, que tiene el consumo per cápita más elevado del mundo, y que consume cerca del 11% de las exportaciones de flores colombianas. Japón, Finlandia, Europa oriental y ciertos países sudamericanos presentan oportunidades interesantes, toda vez que la penetración en sus mercados todavía está en una etapa incipiente. Apoyo a grupos empresariales locales: En años recientes la industria de la flor ha sufrido grandes cambios, conforme entidades de talla internacional como Dole Inc. ingresaron en este ramo de actividad decididas a captar una cuota de mercado importante. Por ende, la ejecución de este proyecto brindará apoyo a un grupo de empresarios locales que siguen controlando su empresa tras competir con éxito con grandes entidades multinacionales. Otros beneficios económicos: La industria de la flor es vital para otros sectores, como los del plástico, el cartón, la goma, la madera, los productos agroquímicos y el transporte carretero y aéreo. El cultivo de flores tuvo importancia en el desarrollo económico de varios municipios colombianos. Este proyecto también ayudará a consolidar la industria de la flor en Ecuador, brindando asimismo apoyo al sistema de dolarización recientemente adoptado.
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Merqueo Mezz Merqueo SAS ("Merqueo" or the "Company"), founded in Colombia in 2017, is a pioneer in the online supermarket segment. Its operations include a technology platform, warehouses and inventory, product development, procurement logistics and final deliveries. Merqueo's platform allows access to a wide variety of products at more competitive prices than a regular supermarket, saving its customers time and money. The financing consists of a US$20 million 7-year Mezzanine debt, of which US$4 million will be placed by IDB Invest, which in turn will mobilize US$16 million from the Blue Like an Orange fund. The use of funds consists of financing its growth plan in Colombia, Mexico and Brazil, in the following areas: (i) technological development; (ii) working capital (iii) capital expenditures and especially (iv) consolidation in the Brazilian market. Merqueo SAS ("Merqueo" or the "Company"), founded in Colombia in 2017, is a pioneer in the online supermarket segment. Its operations include a technology platform, warehouses and inventory, product development, procurement logistics and final deliveries. Merqueo's platform allows access to a wide variety of products at more competitive prices than a regular supermarket, saving its customers time and money. The financing consists of a US$20 million 7-year Mezzanine debt, of which US$4 million will be placed by IDB Invest, which in turn will mobilize US$16 million from the Blue Like an Orange fund. The use of funds consists of financing its growth plan in Colombia, Mexico and Brazil, in the following areas: (i) technological development; (ii) working capital (iii) capital expenditures and especially (iv) consolidation in the Brazilian market.
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Serra da Babilônia Wind Power Project The Inter-American Investment Corporation and the Inter-American Development Bank are considering providing a credit guarantee to secure payment obligations under a debt instrument in an amount of approximately R$200 million. The project consists of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the wind cluster of “Eólica Serra da Babilônia”, which consists of eight (8) adjacent wind farms totaling 223.25 MW of capacity in the state of Bahia, located in the Northeast of Brazil and the construction of a 75km transmission line (the “Project”). The Project is being developed by eight (8) Special Purpose Enterprises created under Brazilian law for the specific purpose of the development of the Project, under the control of Copacabana Geração de Energia em Participações S.A. The sponsor of the Project is Rio Energy Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia and was awarded a 20-year inflation indexed Power Purchase Agreement by the Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica.The Project is expected to achieve the following development results: (i) increase installed capacity of non-conventional renewable energy with the addition of 223.25 MW of wind power to the current wind installed capacity of 11,7 GW, which contributes to the Government of Brazil’s objectives of diversifying its energy matrix, adding an additional source of renewable energy and reducing vulnerability to changes in hydrology; (ii) generate approximately 870 GWh of clean wind energy and contribute to the avoidance of approximately 763,801 tons of carbon emissions per year; and (iii) increase private sector participation and competition in the electricity market through the support of an independent private developer. The Inter-American Investment Corporation and the Inter-American Development Bank are considering providing a credit guarantee to secure payment obligations under a debt instrument in an amount of approximately R$200 million. The project consists of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the wind cluster of “Eólica Serra da Babilônia”, which consists of eight (8) adjacent wind farms totaling 223.25 MW of capacity in the state of Bahia, located in the Northeast of Brazil and the construction of a 75km transmission line (the “Project”). The Project is being developed by eight (8) Special Purpose Enterprises created under Brazilian law for the specific purpose of the development of the Project, under the control of Copacabana Geração de Energia em Participações S.A. The sponsor of the Project is Rio Energy Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia and was awarded a 20-year inflation indexed Power Purchase Agreement by the Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica.The Project is expected to achieve the following development results: (i) increase installed capacity of non-conventional renewable energy with the addition of 223.25 MW of wind power to the current wind installed capacity of 11,7 GW, which contributes to the Government of Brazil’s objectives of diversifying its energy matrix, adding an additional source of renewable energy and reducing vulnerability to changes in hydrology; (ii) generate approximately 870 GWh of clean wind energy and contribute to the avoidance of approximately 763,801 tons of carbon emissions per year; and (iii) increase private sector participation and competition in the electricity market through the support of an independent private developer.
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Profertil II Profertil is an Argentinian company that produces fertilizers; its main product is granulated urea for improving agricultural yields. Profertil has a production capacity of 1.1 million tons of granulated urea per year. It is the only company producing this type of fertilizer in Argentina and much of the region. Profertil markets almost all of its production in the local market, but it also exports to other countries in the region and beyond. The IIC loan will comprise an A loan and a B loan for a total of up to US$70 million. The purpose of the loan is to finance an industrial plant, storage silos, and a jetty on the Paraná River, in the municipality of Puerto General San Martín. The IIC will syndicate part of the loan to attract other banks to provide Profertil with financing on the same terms. The IIC loan will help Profertil improve the efficiency of its logistics in terms of storage, distribution, and transportation to the main agricultural production areas in the country. Profertil is an Argentinian company that produces fertilizers; its main product is granulated urea for improving agricultural yields. Profertil has a production capacity of 1.1 million tons of granulated urea per year. It is the only company producing this type of fertilizer in Argentina and much of the region. Profertil markets almost all of its production in the local market, but it also exports to other countries in the region and beyond. The IIC loan will comprise an A loan and a B loan for a total of up to US$70 million. The purpose of the loan is to finance an industrial plant, storage silos, and a jetty on the Paraná River, in the municipality of Puerto General San Martín. The IIC will syndicate part of the loan to attract other banks to provide Profertil with financing on the same terms. The IIC loan will help Profertil improve the efficiency of its logistics in terms of storage, distribution, and transportation to the main agricultural production areas in the country.
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Papelera Nacional The project consists of the purchase, installation, and startup of machinery and equipment to increase plant capacity and improve plant efficiency and product quality as well as the financing of working capital requirements related to the plant expansion. The IIC’s loan will finance the purchase of the main equipment to complete the plant expansion. Papelera Nacional S.A.(Panasa) is the market leader in the production of test liner and medium corrugated kraft papers in Ecuador, with over 40 years of experience. Panasa produces good quality paper with a high content of recycled cardboard boxes and waste. Its production supplies an important raw material for the packaging needs of key agricultural export companies in Ecuador. The project consists of the purchase, installation, and startup of machinery and equipment to increase plant capacity and improve plant efficiency and product quality as well as the financing of working capital requirements related to the plant expansion. The IIC’s loan will finance the purchase of the main equipment to complete the plant expansion. Papelera Nacional S.A.(Panasa) is the market leader in the production of test liner and medium corrugated kraft papers in Ecuador, with over 40 years of experience. Panasa produces good quality paper with a high content of recycled cardboard boxes and waste. Its production supplies an important raw material for the packaging needs of key agricultural export companies in Ecuador.
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Portland Caribbean Fund II Commitment Increase Portland Caribbean Fund II, L.P. (the “Fund”) is a multi-sector growth fund that targets high-growth middle market companies that are poised for national or regional expansion. Particular emphasis will be on the following sectors: services (financial and non-financial), communications, renewable energy, agribusiness, and infrastructure. The geographical focus of the Fund is the CARICOM member and associate member states, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica (together, the “Region”). The investors in the Fund are among others: Export Development Canada, European Investment Bank, German Development Bank (DEG), IFC, Caribbean Development Bank, Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) and local pension funds.The objective of the project is to provide further resources to support private equity investments in the Caribbean region. On December 2015, the IIC Board of Executive Directors approved an initial investment of US$5.1 million in the Fund. With the current project, the IIC proposes to increase its initial investment by US$10.2 million to reach a total investment of US$15.3 million in the Fund. This increase in IIC’s commitment will strengthen and continue IIC’s partnership with the Fund. Also, IIC will reach the investment level required to obtain the right to a voting membership at the Joint Advisory Committee instead of being an observer member, and will enable the IIC to explore opportunities to co-invest and finance the portfolio companies of the Fund. The Fund now has a target size of US$200 million, a scale that will allow it to be successful and impactful and enable the Fund Manager to build a sustainable fund management platform in the Caribbean region for future successor funds. Portland Caribbean Fund II, L.P. (the “Fund”) is a multi-sector growth fund that targets high-growth middle market companies that are poised for national or regional expansion. Particular emphasis will be on the following sectors: services (financial and non-financial), communications, renewable energy, agribusiness, and infrastructure. The geographical focus of the Fund is the CARICOM member and associate member states, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica (together, the “Region”). The investors in the Fund are among others: Export Development Canada, European Investment Bank, German Development Bank (DEG), IFC, Caribbean Development Bank, Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) and local pension funds.The objective of the project is to provide further resources to support private equity investments in the Caribbean region. On December 2015, the IIC Board of Executive Directors approved an initial investment of US$5.1 million in the Fund. With the current project, the IIC proposes to increase its initial investment by US$10.2 million to reach a total investment of US$15.3 million in the Fund. This increase in IIC’s commitment will strengthen and continue IIC’s partnership with the Fund. Also, IIC will reach the investment level required to obtain the right to a voting membership at the Joint Advisory Committee instead of being an observer member, and will enable the IIC to explore opportunities to co-invest and finance the portfolio companies of the Fund. The Fund now has a target size of US$200 million, a scale that will allow it to be successful and impactful and enable the Fund Manager to build a sustainable fund management platform in the Caribbean region for future successor funds.
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Fingano S.A. and Vengano S.A. The IIC financing will be used to partially fund the installation, commissioning, and operation of a 90 MW wind farm in the Sierra de Carapé mountains; the construction of a 150 kV, 39 km transmission line to connect the wind farm to the national electricity grid; and road work and other civil engineering works.Fingano S.A. and Vengano S.A. are special-purpose entities established to develop two wind farms—jointly, “Parque Eólico Carapé”—with a combined nominal output of 90 MW. The wind farms are located in the Sierra de las Cañas and Sierra de Carapé mountain ranges in Maldonado Department, some 20 km south-southeast of the town of Aiguá. The project includes a two-phase installation of 31 three-megawatt wind turbines. The IIC financing will be used to partially fund the installation, commissioning, and operation of a 90 MW wind farm in the Sierra de Carapé mountains; the construction of a 150 kV, 39 km transmission line to connect the wind farm to the national electricity grid; and road work and other civil engineering works.Fingano S.A. and Vengano S.A. are special-purpose entities established to develop two wind farms—jointly, “Parque Eólico Carapé”—with a combined nominal output of 90 MW. The wind farms are located in the Sierra de las Cañas and Sierra de Carapé mountain ranges in Maldonado Department, some 20 km south-southeast of the town of Aiguá. The project includes a two-phase installation of 31 three-megawatt wind turbines.
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Puebla Solar PV The Puebla Solar Photo-Voltaic (PV) Project (“the Project”) consists of the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of a 250MWAC PV solar power plant in the state of Puebla, México; and all associated transmission and interconnection facilities, which include a transmission line (TL) of up to 6 km. from the lift substation, to the interconnection substation with the Transmission System network. The Project will receive income under bilateral energy purchase and sale contracts and will sell part of the energy generated in the market, seeking a balance between contracted and market prices. The Project will contribute to achieving the objectives of the Government of México to diversify its electricity matrix by delivering clean PV solar energy and supporting the impulse to create a wholesale electricity market while reducing the country's dependence on thermal energy, since the Mexico's objective is that in 2050 clean energy sources provide 50% of the electricity generation combination.The proposed transaction consists of a forty-five-million-dollar loan (US$45,000,000) to be funded by IDB Invest (“IDBI”). In addition, IDBI in its capacity as administrator of the Canadian Climate Fund for the Private Sector in the Americas – Phase II (C2F) will provide a loan of up to seven million dollars (US$7,000,000). The Puebla Solar Photo-Voltaic (PV) Project (“the Project”) consists of the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of a 250MWAC PV solar power plant in the state of Puebla, México; and all associated transmission and interconnection facilities, which include a transmission line (TL) of up to 6 km. from the lift substation, to the interconnection substation with the Transmission System network. The Project will receive income under bilateral energy purchase and sale contracts and will sell part of the energy generated in the market, seeking a balance between contracted and market prices. The Project will contribute to achieving the objectives of the Government of México to diversify its electricity matrix by delivering clean PV solar energy and supporting the impulse to create a wholesale electricity market while reducing the country's dependence on thermal energy, since the Mexico's objective is that in 2050 clean energy sources provide 50% of the electricity generation combination.The proposed transaction consists of a forty-five-million-dollar loan (US$45,000,000) to be funded by IDB Invest (“IDBI”). In addition, IDBI in its capacity as administrator of the Canadian Climate Fund for the Private Sector in the Americas – Phase II (C2F) will provide a loan of up to seven million dollars (US$7,000,000).
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GHL CV19 Facility This transaction consists of a seven-year term senior secured loan of up to US$10 million to finance the Company’s working capital needs due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to support its growth strategy and recovery across Latin American countries such as Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Peru. GHL is a regional multi-brand hotel operator using the highest standards and operational efficiencies to manage hotels under its own brands and under a variety of international flags via franchise agreements.The proposed financing aims to support the Company's working capital, general institutional needs, and growth strategy.======================ADENDUM:On February 24, 2021 the publication was revised to include Panama in theProject Scope and Objective and IDB Invest Participation. This transaction consists of a seven-year term senior secured loan of up to US$10 million to finance the Company’s working capital needs due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to support its growth strategy and recovery across Latin American countries such as Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Peru. GHL is a regional multi-brand hotel operator using the highest standards and operational efficiencies to manage hotels under its own brands and under a variety of international flags via franchise agreements.The proposed financing aims to support the Company's working capital, general institutional needs, and growth strategy.======================ADENDUM:On February 24, 2021 the publication was revised to include Panama in theProject Scope and Objective and IDB Invest Participation.
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Tienda Amiga - Import Finance This transaction consists of a revolving uncommitted credit line for Tienda Amiga ER S.A. (“Tienda Amiga” or the “Company”) in Bolivia for up to USD 5 million which IDB Invest would disburse in a maximum of 360 days; the funds will be used to import durable goods for home use, home appliances and other electronics from foreign suppliers.The Project seeks to offer a working capital solution that is unattended in the Bolivian market, and which will allow Tienda Amiga to finance their imports, while strengthening their supply chain and moving forward with their growth plans. This would be IDB Invest’s first transaction with the Company, and its first intervention in the modern retail sector in Bolivia in the last few years. This transaction consists of a revolving uncommitted credit line for Tienda Amiga ER S.A. (“Tienda Amiga” or the “Company”) in Bolivia for up to USD 5 million which IDB Invest would disburse in a maximum of 360 days; the funds will be used to import durable goods for home use, home appliances and other electronics from foreign suppliers.The Project seeks to offer a working capital solution that is unattended in the Bolivian market, and which will allow Tienda Amiga to finance their imports, while strengthening their supply chain and moving forward with their growth plans. This would be IDB Invest’s first transaction with the Company, and its first intervention in the modern retail sector in Bolivia in the last few years.
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Altán Redes S.A.P.I. de C.V. The transaction consists of the IDB Group participation in the long term debt financing for the peak funding needs for the deployment of the Mexican Government-sponsored Red Compartida public private partnership (the “Project” or “Red Compartida”) for an aggregate amount of up to US$150 million. The roll-out of Red Compartida is expected to generate an investment in excess of US$7 billion over the 20-year life of the concession. Altán Redes S.A.P.I. de C.V. (“Altán”) was awarded the international tender process for the design, deployment, operation and maintenance of Red Compartida by the Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation in November 2016.Red Compartida will be the first and only Mexican neutral wholesale 4G LTE mobile communications network that will provide mobile broadband coverage to at least 92.2% of the Mexican population. Structured as a public-private partnership, Red Compartida is expected to provide multiple benefits to the population, such as: increase high speed wireless broadband coverage, improve the quality of telecommunication services, contribute to lowering mobile telecommunication prices, allow for more competition in the telecommunication sector, promote productivity and competitiveness of the Mexican economy, foster innovation in digital services, and allow for better and more efficient use of the spectrum. The transaction consists of the IDB Group participation in the long term debt financing for the peak funding needs for the deployment of the Mexican Government-sponsored Red Compartida public private partnership (the “Project” or “Red Compartida”) for an aggregate amount of up to US$150 million. The roll-out of Red Compartida is expected to generate an investment in excess of US$7 billion over the 20-year life of the concession. Altán Redes S.A.P.I. de C.V. (“Altán”) was awarded the international tender process for the design, deployment, operation and maintenance of Red Compartida by the Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation in November 2016.Red Compartida will be the first and only Mexican neutral wholesale 4G LTE mobile communications network that will provide mobile broadband coverage to at least 92.2% of the Mexican population. Structured as a public-private partnership, Red Compartida is expected to provide multiple benefits to the population, such as: increase high speed wireless broadband coverage, improve the quality of telecommunication services, contribute to lowering mobile telecommunication prices, allow for more competition in the telecommunication sector, promote productivity and competitiveness of the Mexican economy, foster innovation in digital services, and allow for better and more efficient use of the spectrum.
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Delta Sucroenergia Senior Secured A/B Loan The proposed loan transaction (the “Transaction” or “Financing”) will be earmarked to provide advance financing for exports totaling up to US$40 million, out of which US$20 million will be provided by IDB Invest and up to US$20 million will be furnished by a participating commercial bank in the form of an A/B syndicated loan. The proposed financing will be used to i) increase Delta’s capacity to maintain its ethanol stock for longer periods thus contributing to improve the significant present imbalance between the high supply and low demand for ethanol as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and ii) provide medium-term working capital with amortization and grace periods consistent with the uncertainty scenario arising from the pandemic.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Amendment April 14, 2021:The request of Delta Sucroenergia, the loan amount will be reduced to US$20 million, with the conversion of the A/B loan into a bilateral transaction with IDB Invest. The proposed loan transaction (the “Transaction” or “Financing”) will be earmarked to provide advance financing for exports totaling up to US$40 million, out of which US$20 million will be provided by IDB Invest and up to US$20 million will be furnished by a participating commercial bank in the form of an A/B syndicated loan. The proposed financing will be used to i) increase Delta’s capacity to maintain its ethanol stock for longer periods thus contributing to improve the significant present imbalance between the high supply and low demand for ethanol as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and ii) provide medium-term working capital with amortization and grace periods consistent with the uncertainty scenario arising from the pandemic.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Amendment April 14, 2021:The request of Delta Sucroenergia, the loan amount will be reduced to US$20 million, with the conversion of the A/B loan into a bilateral transaction with IDB Invest.
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Puerto Salaverry The Project consists of the design, financing, construction, and operation of the Port of Salaverry in Trujillo, Peru. The Port has been in operation since the 1960s and is the natural import/export terminal of the city of Trujillo (the third largest in Peru, with a population of 1 million) and the nearby agribusiness and mining regions. In October 2018, a concession through an international tender was granted to TRAMARSA, by means of which it assumes responsibility for the extension of the facilities and the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Port for 30 years. Salaverry is a multipurpose terminal. It moves various types of cargo, such as wheat, corn, sugar, fertilizers, mining concentrates, and others. It is mainly an import terminal, but has the potential to expand exports significantly, mainly due to recent and important agribusiness developments in the Port's area of influence.The concession requires implementing investments in six phases. Phases 1 and 2 are mandatory and are not subject to capacity utilization, while the others will be triggered when the terminal reaches certain volume thresholds. The proposed financing is for Phases 1 and 2, and for the early implementation of some of the functional components of Stages 3 and 4 that provide operational flexibility to the Port (thus improving its competitiveness).The Port will charge fees for standard services (ship, cargo, and passenger services, etc.). The concession contract sets the maximum regulated fees that may be charged by the Concessionaire. Fees will be reviewed every 5 years from the start of operations of Phases 1 and 2, based on inflation minus the increase in the productivity factor. This follows the general concession regime for private ports in Peru, of which TRAMARSA is the largest local operator, with two other port concessions in operation. The credit transaction consists of an 8-year short-term loan, with an underlying instrument of up to 18 years.The Project’s area of influence includes four regions (Ancash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, and Cajamarca) that represent more than 12% of Peru's national GDP. Upon completion of the Project, the Port of Salaverry will be able to receive larger vessels and offer a more comprehensive set of services, which will ultimately strengthen global competitiveness in the region. The 2.5 million metric tons per year that the Port currently manages is expected to double at the end of the life cycle of the concession. In addition, technological improvements are expected to increase the efficiency of the Port, reducing logistics costs for the benefit of the region’s exporters and importers. The Project consists of the design, financing, construction, and operation of the Port of Salaverry in Trujillo, Peru. The Port has been in operation since the 1960s and is the natural import/export terminal of the city of Trujillo (the third largest in Peru, with a population of 1 million) and the nearby agribusiness and mining regions. In October 2018, a concession through an international tender was granted to TRAMARSA, by means of which it assumes responsibility for the extension of the facilities and the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Port for 30 years. Salaverry is a multipurpose terminal. It moves various types of cargo, such as wheat, corn, sugar, fertilizers, mining concentrates, and others. It is mainly an import terminal, but has the potential to expand exports significantly, mainly due to recent and important agribusiness developments in the Port's area of influence.The concession requires implementing investments in six phases. Phases 1 and 2 are mandatory and are not subject to capacity utilization, while the others will be triggered when the terminal reaches certain volume thresholds. The proposed financing is for Phases 1 and 2, and for the early implementation of some of the functional components of Stages 3 and 4 that provide operational flexibility to the Port (thus improving its competitiveness).The Port will charge fees for standard services (ship, cargo, and passenger services, etc.). The concession contract sets the maximum regulated fees that may be charged by the Concessionaire. Fees will be reviewed every 5 years from the start of operations of Phases 1 and 2, based on inflation minus the increase in the productivity factor. This follows the general concession regime for private ports in Peru, of which TRAMARSA is the largest local operator, with two other port concessions in operation. The credit transaction consists of an 8-year short-term loan, with an underlying instrument of up to 18 years.The Project’s area of influence includes four regions (Ancash, La Libertad, Lambayeque, and Cajamarca) that represent more than 12% of Peru's national GDP. Upon completion of the Project, the Port of Salaverry will be able to receive larger vessels and offer a more comprehensive set of services, which will ultimately strengthen global competitiveness in the region. The 2.5 million metric tons per year that the Port currently manages is expected to double at the end of the life cycle of the concession. In addition, technological improvements are expected to increase the efficiency of the Port, reducing logistics costs for the benefit of the region’s exporters and importers.
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PLG Capital Partners Project Description: IIC will purchase up to US$15 million of lease receivables originated by El Camino Resources de America Latina subsidiaries in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. These receivables will be generated from operating lease transactions with small and medium-sized Costarican, Guatemalan and Salvadorean companies, majority-owned by citizens of the region with annual sales that do not exceed US$15 million. The minimum eligible lease transaction will be US$25,000 and the maximum US$750,000. El Camino will be responsible for the supervision, billing and reconciling payments received from the lessees. Project Description: IIC will purchase up to US$15 million of lease receivables originated by El Camino Resources de America Latina subsidiaries in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. These receivables will be generated from operating lease transactions with small and medium-sized Costarican, Guatemalan and Salvadorean companies, majority-owned by citizens of the region with annual sales that do not exceed US$15 million. The minimum eligible lease transaction will be US$25,000 and the maximum US$750,000. El Camino will be responsible for the supervision, billing and reconciling payments received from the lessees.
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CMI Alimentos Expansion The financing facility proposed for CMI Alimentos, one of the major food groups in Central America, consists in a long-term syndicated senior loan to the Borrowers of up to US$250 million, to be funded as follows: (i) US$50 million by IDB Invest and (ii) the rest by other commercial banks and/or IFDs mobilized by IDB Invest (the “Financing”). The transaction is expected to contribute to food safety in Central America by (i) supporting a larger and more efficient production of food in the region; (ii) strengthening the market relations with the regional supply chain; and (iii) supporting income generation for workers and microbusinesses in the Company’s distribution chain, especially women and mainly in the areas with higher levels of poverty and undernutrition. The financing facility proposed for CMI Alimentos, one of the major food groups in Central America, consists in a long-term syndicated senior loan to the Borrowers of up to US$250 million, to be funded as follows: (i) US$50 million by IDB Invest and (ii) the rest by other commercial banks and/or IFDs mobilized by IDB Invest (the “Financing”). The transaction is expected to contribute to food safety in Central America by (i) supporting a larger and more efficient production of food in the region; (ii) strengthening the market relations with the regional supply chain; and (iii) supporting income generation for workers and microbusinesses in the Company’s distribution chain, especially women and mainly in the areas with higher levels of poverty and undernutrition.
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Central America Growth Fund, L.P. Project Description: The project consists of a US$5.0 million participation in The Central America Growth Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("the Fund") whose aim is to invest mainly in securities of privately held small and middle market growth-oriented companies in Central America and Panama. The Fund has an eight-year life and a target capitalization of US$50 million. The Fund will focus on six primary industry areas: a)retailing; b)food and beverage processing; c)manufacturing; d)media and telecom; e)tourism; and f)differentiated export products. Project Description: The project consists of a US$5.0 million participation in The Central America Growth Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("the Fund") whose aim is to invest mainly in securities of privately held small and middle market growth-oriented companies in Central America and Panama. The Fund has an eight-year life and a target capitalization of US$50 million. The Fund will focus on six primary industry areas: a)retailing; b)food and beverage processing; c)manufacturing; d)media and telecom; e)tourism; and f)differentiated export products.
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PCHs Los Molinos S.A.S. E.S.P. Los Molinos Project consists of the development, construction and operation of two small run of the river hydroelectric plants to be located in the Municipality of Cocorna, Department of Antioquia (PCH El Molino and PCH San Matias). Each plant will have an installed capacity of 19.9 MW and will collectively generate 246 GWh of clean energy per year. The Project is being developed by LAREIF, a Panamanian company owned by Century Energy Corporation and The Cornerstone Group. LAREIF invests in renewable energy projects, has developed eight projects, of which five are operating and three are under construction for a total of 146 MW. The engineering, design, construction and supervision of the civil works of the Project will be undertaken by HMV Ingenieros (“HMV”), a major engineering firm in Colombia with experience in energy-related EPC Projects. The Project cost is estimated at US$ 125 Million. The two plants are expected to begin commercial operations in 2016.With this operation, the IIC will be supporting the development of small hydroelectric projects in Colombia by providing long term financing (up to seventeen years). The project will contribute to increasing Colombia’s installed power generation capacity and supplying additional electricity to meet the country’s energy demand. Run-of-river hydroelectric projects are a very low cost source of energy. The project will help increase the portfolio of low cost hydropower energy generation assets in Colombia. Los Molinos Project consists of the development, construction and operation of two small run of the river hydroelectric plants to be located in the Municipality of Cocorna, Department of Antioquia (PCH El Molino and PCH San Matias). Each plant will have an installed capacity of 19.9 MW and will collectively generate 246 GWh of clean energy per year. The Project is being developed by LAREIF, a Panamanian company owned by Century Energy Corporation and The Cornerstone Group. LAREIF invests in renewable energy projects, has developed eight projects, of which five are operating and three are under construction for a total of 146 MW. The engineering, design, construction and supervision of the civil works of the Project will be undertaken by HMV Ingenieros (“HMV”), a major engineering firm in Colombia with experience in energy-related EPC Projects. The Project cost is estimated at US$ 125 Million. The two plants are expected to begin commercial operations in 2016.With this operation, the IIC will be supporting the development of small hydroelectric projects in Colombia by providing long term financing (up to seventeen years). The project will contribute to increasing Colombia’s installed power generation capacity and supplying additional electricity to meet the country’s energy demand. Run-of-river hydroelectric projects are a very low cost source of energy. The project will help increase the portfolio of low cost hydropower energy generation assets in Colombia.
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Belize Electricity Limited Corporate Loan Belize Electricity Limited (“The Client,” “The Company,” or “BEL”) is the primary distributor of electricity in Belize, Central America. Its aggregate energy sales in 2020 was 539.3 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to a approximately 104,000 customers with peak power demand of 102.7 megawatts (MW) during the year. The Client is seeking funds to cover both short-term working capital needs as well as to pay for scheduled capital projects. Phase I of the operation will provide financing for a working capital tranche and finance capex including equipment, software, system development, infrastructure upgrade works and customer services (the “Project”). Other Phases of the operation will be assessed in the future in terms of their potential environmental and social impacts. Belize Electricity Limited (“The Client,” “The Company,” or “BEL”) is the primary distributor of electricity in Belize, Central America. Its aggregate energy sales in 2020 was 539.3 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to a approximately 104,000 customers with peak power demand of 102.7 megawatts (MW) during the year. The Client is seeking funds to cover both short-term working capital needs as well as to pay for scheduled capital projects. Phase I of the operation will provide financing for a working capital tranche and finance capex including equipment, software, system development, infrastructure upgrade works and customer services (the “Project”). Other Phases of the operation will be assessed in the future in terms of their potential environmental and social impacts.
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The Overall Objective Is To Enable SAI Madagascar To Successfully Implement Its Strategic Plan For 2020-2024 Including Promoting Integrity, Accountability And Transparency Of Public Institutions And Reinforce A Transparent And Performance Culture In Order To Become A Model Institution. L'objectif global est de permettre SAI Madagascar To Successfully Implement son plan stratégique pour 2020-2024 comprenant favoriser l'intégrité, la responsabilité et le transparent des établissements publics et de renforcer une culture transparente et de représentation afin de devenir un modèle Institution. The Overall Objective Is To Enable SAI Madagascar To Successfully Implement Its Strategic Plan For 2020-2024 Including Promoting Integrity, Accountability And Transparency Of Public Institutions And Reinforce A Transparent And Performance Culture In Order To Become A Model Institution. L'objectif global est de permettre SAI Madagascar To Successfully Implement son plan stratégique pour 2020-2024 comprenant favoriser l'intégrité, la responsabilité et le transparent des établissements publics et de renforcer une culture transparente et de représentation afin de devenir un modèle Institution.
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Administration and Oversight (FP) Administration et supervision (point de gel) Supports the following illustrative program-funded costs: salaries of US, FSN, and TCN and other staff such as PSCs, RSSAs, PASAs, CASUs working for the US Government managing, administering, and supporting programs and their program-funded benefits such as housing, travel, transportation, education allowances etc; institutional contractors that provide such staff, rent, IT services, the program-funded share of utilities, staff training costs and the cost of developing and administering training programs, equipment and supplies, ICASS, vehicle fuel and maintenance, maintenance contracts, janitorial services, operational unit web page development and maintenance, outreach such as publications and the cost of their preparation (including staff costs), and technical assistance to ensure USG compliance with regulations. Soutient les coûts financés par le programme illustratifs suivants : salaires des USA, FSN, et NAT et tout autre personnel tel que des PSC, RSSAs, PASAs, CASUs fonctionnant pour le gouvernement des USA contrôlant, administrant, et programme de soutien et leur avantage financé par le programme comme le logement, le voyage, le transport, les allocations d'éducation etc. ; les entrepreneurs institutionnels qui fournissent de tels personnel, loyer, services informatiques, la part financée par le programme des utilités, des frais de formation de personnel et le coût de développer et d'administrer des programmes de formation, matériel et des approvisionnements, ICASS, carburant et entretien de véhicule, contrats d'entretien, services de conciergerie, développement de page Web d'unité opérationnelle et entretien, dipassent comme des publications et le coût de leur préparation (coûts y compris de personnel), et l'assistance technique d'assurer la conformité d'USG aux règlements.
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Strengthening Governance in Madagascar (RINDRA) Renforçant le gouvernement au Madagascar (RINDRA) (Madagascar): The RINDRA activity will improve public engagement with, and oversight of, the government as a means of strengthening the rule of law, improving democratic governance, and enhancing informed and active citizen engagement in civic life and development. RINDRA will focus on strengthening rule of law, increasing access to and the effective management of financial resources for development, and improving the Government of Madagascar's (GOM's) ability to budget for, access, absorb, and implement development resources. The activity will also improve the GOM's ability to develop and execute its national budget at selected ministries and improve its responsiveness to citizens. RINDRA will also update and improve the civic education curriculum for students in Madagascar. FY 2023 funds will also i) fund the rehabilitation work in the Courts of First Instance for the installation of kiosks and information systems; ii) provide technical assistance for the setting up of the case management software in targeted zones; iii) establish legal clinics for land disputes; iv) improve, through training and technical assistance, local revenue mobilization to be invested in community-based development plans; v) develop an improved curriculum and conduct technical trainings for national and sub-national government staff to better and effectively perform their duties; vi) improve capacity of GOM counterparts to formulate and execute their budget through training and technical assistance; vii) support and expand platforms for civic engagement in local governance and development efforts; and viii) support the collaboration with the Ministry of Education to develop and pilot a new civic education curriculum; and ix) develop an action plan to implement the Convention Relating to Persons with Disabilities ratified by the GOM.. (Le Madagascar) : L'activité de RINDRA améliorera l'engagement public avec, et la supervision, du gouvernement afin de renforcer l'État de droit, d'améliorer le gouvernement démocratique, et d'accroître l'engagement de citoyen au courant et actif dans la vie et le développement civiques. RINDRA se concentrera sur renforcer l'État de droit, augmenter l'accès à et la gestion efficace des ressources financières pour le développement, et améliorer le gouvernement de la capacité du Madagascar (GOM) d'économiser pour, d'accéder, absorber, et mettre en application à des ressources de développement. L'activité améliorera également la capacité du GOM de développer et exécuter son budget de l'État aux ministères choisis et d'améliorer sa réactivité aux citoyens. RINDRA également mettra à jour et améliorera le programme d'études civique d'éducation pour des étudiants au Madagascar. Les fonds de l'exercice financier 2023 également i) financeront le travail de réadaptation dans les tribunaux de première instance pour l'installation des kiosques et des systèmes d'information ; ii) fournissent l'assistance technique pour l'établissement du logiciel de gestion de cas dans des zones visées ; iii) établissent les cliniques juridiques pour des conflits de terre ; iv) s'améliorent, par la formation et l'assistance technique, mobilisation locale de revenu pour être investi dans des programmes de développement à caractère communautaire ; v) élaborent un programme d'études amélioré et conduisent des formations techniques pour que le personnel national et sous-national de gouvernement améliore et pour remplit effectivement leurs fonctions ; vi) améliorent la capacité d'homologues de GOM de formuler et exécuter leur budget par la formation et l'assistance technique ; vii) soutiennent et augmentent des plates-formes pour l'engagement civique dans des efforts locaux de gouvernement et de développement ; et viii) soutenez la collaboration avec le ministère de l'éducation pour élaborer et piloter un nouveau programme d'études civique d'éducation ; et IX) développez un plan d'action pour mettre en application la convention concernant des personnes avec des incapacités ratifiées par le GOM.
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Community Capacity For Health Program (CCHP) Capacité de la Communauté pour le programme de santé (CCHP) (Madagascar): .Using combined FY 2020 PMI, MCH and FP funding, the Community Capacity for Health activity (CCH) will strengthen community structures to plan, manage and assess community health and sanitation services and needs. This is CCH's last year of implementation. By supporting training and supervision, CCH will build community health volunteers' (CHV) capacity in social and behavior change and health promotion and increase their skills and competencies in maternal, newborn and child health; family planning; water, sanitation and hygiene; malaria prevention and control; and referrals and counter-referrals. CCH will provide behavior change communications materials and supplies to CHVs to assist them in their work. CCH will reinforce primary health care center (CSB) capacity, community health and health services planning, management and governance, including the supply chain system, and health data quality, management and use by providing technical support to health managers. For this last year, CCH will continue to strengthen the routine immunization system with additional training, supervision, provision of key materials and follow-up. CCH will also strengthen linkages between CHVs and CSB heads to ensure community health efforts amplify the work of CSB health providers. CCH will hand over all community-based activities in the 7 regions of intervention to the ACCESS project and will contribute as well to the country COVID-19 emergency responses... .. . (Le Madagascar) :. Utilisant l'exercice financier combiné le placement de PMI 2020, de MCH et de point de gel, la capacité de la Communauté pour l'activité de santé (CCH) renforcera des structures de la communauté pour prévoir, contrôler et évaluer la santé de la communauté et les services et les besoins d'hygiène. C'est l'année dernière de CCH de l'exécution. En soutenant la formation et la surveillance, CCH établira la capacité des volontaires de santé de la communauté (CHV) dans la promotion sociale et de comportement de changement et de santé et augmentera leurs qualifications et compétences dans maternel, nouveau-né et des santés de l'enfant ; planification des naissances ; l'eau, hygiène et hygiène ; prévention et contrôle de malaria ; et références et compteur-références. CCH fournira des matériaux et des approvisionnements de communications de changement de comportement à CHVs pour les aider dans leur travail. CCH renforcera la capacité primaire du centre de soins de santé (CSB), la santé de la communauté et les services de santé prévoyant, la gestion et le gouvernement, y compris le système de chaîne d'approvisionnements, et qualité de données de santé, gestion et utilisation de fournir le support technique aux directeurs de santé. Pour cette année dernière, CCH continuera à renforcer le système courant d'immunisation avec la formation complémentaire, la surveillance, la fourniture de matériels de base et le suivi. CCH renforcera également des tringleries entre CHVs et les têtes de CSB pour assurer des efforts de santé de la communauté amplifient le travail des fournisseurs de santé de CSB. CCH remettra toutes les activités à caractère communautaire dans les 7 régions de l'intervention au projet d'ACCESS et contribuera aussi bien aux réponses de secours du pays COVID-19... ....
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Improving Market Partnerships and Access to Commodities Together (IMPACT) Améliorant les associations et l'Access du marché aux marchandises ensemble (IMPACT) (Madagascar): IMPACT improves supply chain management to ensure that quality pharmaceuticals and health commodities are available and accessible. This activity helps prevent and treat malaria, increase voluntary family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), and improve maternal and child health. These efforts improve global health security, increase private sector investment, and help achieve the Mission's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) intermediate result, sustainable health impacts accelerated. With FY 2023 funds, the activity will distribute over 2.9 million insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) during the 2024 mass distribution campaign. It will promote consistent use and care of ITNs through outreach interventions. To promote community-based distribution of commodities, IMPACT will help the system's full transition from private sector-led social marketing to public distribution. The activity will leverage other donors' funds to scale up drone usage to deliver health commodities in hard-to-reach areas. It will improve the supply chain for nutrition commodity availability. IMPACT will support the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) to finalize the supply chain strategy and its operationalization, on the integration and efficiency of the national supply chain and the roll-out of the new electronic logistics management information system. The activity will address gender inequalities, constraints, and opportunities in the health commodities supply chain as well as sexual and gender-based violence. It will also educate young leaders on the potential benefits and use of voluntary FP/RH products and services and increase demand and use of malaria, maternal and child, and family planning health products. The activity will contribute to preparing vulnerable populations for climate-related shocks and risks and increase their adaptive capacity and resilience by improving access to quality health commodities among climate-vulnerable communities.. (Le Madagascar) : L'IMPACT améliore le supply chain management pour s'assurer que les pharmaceutiques de qualité et les marchandises de santé sont disponibles et accessibles. Cette activité aide à empêcher et traiter la malaria, augmenter la planification des naissances volontaire et la santé génésique (FP/RH), et améliore maternel et des santés de l'enfant. Ces efforts améliorent la sécurité globale de santé, investissement de secteur privé d'augmentation, et aident à réaliser le résultat intermédiaire de la stratégie de coopération au développement du pays de la mission (CDCS), des impacts viables de santé ont accéléré. Avec des fonds de l'exercice financier 2023, l'activité distribuera plus de 2,9 millions de filets insecticide-traités de lit (ITNs) pendant la campagne de la distribution 2024 de masse. Elle favorisera à soin cohérent d'utiliser-et d'ITNs dipassent des interventions. Pour favoriser la distribution à caractère communautaire des marchandises, l'IMPACT aidera la pleine transition du système du marketing social dirigé par le secteur privé à la distribution publique. L'activité accroîtra les fonds d'autres donateurs pour mesurer l'utilisation de bourdon pour livrer des marchandises de santé dans des secteurs de dur-à-portée. Elle améliorera la chaîne d'approvisionnements pour la disponibilité des produits de nutrition. L'IMPACT soutiendra le ministère de la santé publique (MOPH) pour mener la stratégie de chaîne d'approvisionnements et son utilisation opérationnelle à bonne fin, sur l'intégration et l'efficacité de la chaîne d'approvisionnements nationale et la sortie de virage du nouveau système d'information électronique de gestion de la logistique. L'activité adressera des inégalités, des contraintes, et des occasions de genre dans la chaîne d'approvisionnements des produits de santé aussi bien que la violence sexuelle et fondée sur le sexe. Elle également instruira de jeunes chefs sur les avantages et l'utilisation potentiels des produits et services volontaires de FP/RH et augmentera la demande et l'utilisation de la malaria, maternel et l'enfant, et les produits de santé de planification des naissances. L'activité contribuera à préparer les populations vulnérables pour des chocs et des risques liés au climat et augmentera leur capacité adaptative et résilience en améliorant l'accès aux marchandises de santé de qualité parmi les communautés climat-vulnérables.
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Sustainable Vanilla for People and Nature: this Global Development Alliance (GDA) program Vanille viable pour les personnes et la nature : ce programme global d'Alliance de développement (GDA) Sustainable Vanilla for People and Nature: this Global Development Alliance (GDA) program will create a constituency for increasing biodiversity, avoiding deforestation, and reducing GHG emissions through sustainable vanilla production, well-governed cooperatives and farms investing in forests, natural resources, livelihoods and eco-services in the Sava and Analanjirofo Regions. Developing profitable, member-owned and democratically-led cooperatives will empower farmers on their journey to self-reliance, build natural capital, and reduce threats to Biodiversity and Sustainable Landscapes (SL) in highly vulnerable areas of Madagascar. Vanille viable pour les personnes et la nature : ce programme global d'Alliance de développement (GDA) créera un collège électoral pour la biodiversité croissante, évitant le déboisement, et réduisant des émissions de GHG par la production viable de vanille, les coopératives bien-régies et les fermes investissant dans les forêts, les ressources naturelles, les moyens de subsistance et les eco-services dans le Sava et les régions d'Analanjirofo. Les coopératives rentables, possédées par le membre et dirigées par démocratique de se développer autoriseront des agriculteurs sur leur voyage à l'indépendance, établir le capital naturel, et réduisent des menaces pour la biodiversité et les paysages viables (SL) dans des régions fortement vulnérables du Madagascar.
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Administration and Oversight (Malaria) Administration et supervision (malaria) Supports the following illustrative program-funded costs: salaries of US, FSN, and TCN and other staff such as PSCs, RSSAs, PASAs, CASUs working for the US Government managing, administering, and supporting programs and their program-funded benefits such as housing, travel, transportation, education allowances etc; institutional contractors that provide such staff, rent, IT services, the program-funded share of utilities, staff training costs and the cost of developing and administering training programs, equipment and supplies, ICASS, vehicle fuel and maintenance, maintenance contracts, janitorial services, operational unit web page development and maintenance, outreach such as publications and the cost of their preparation (including staff costs), and technical assistance to ensure USG compliance with regulations. Soutient les coûts financés par le programme illustratifs suivants : salaires des USA, FSN, et NAT et tout autre personnel tel que des PSC, RSSAs, PASAs, CASUs fonctionnant pour le gouvernement des USA contrôlant, administrant, et programme de soutien et leur avantage financé par le programme comme le logement, le voyage, le transport, les allocations d'éducation etc. ; les entrepreneurs institutionnels qui fournissent de tels personnel, loyer, services informatiques, la part financée par le programme des utilités, des frais de formation de personnel et le coût de développer et d'administrer des programmes de formation, matériel et des approvisionnements, ICASS, carburant et entretien de véhicule, contrats d'entretien, services de conciergerie, développement de page Web d'unité opérationnelle et entretien, dipassent comme des publications et le coût de leur préparation (coûts y compris de personnel), et l'assistance technique d'assurer la conformité d'USG aux règlements.
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USAID/Mikolo USAID/Mikolo (Madagascar): The MIKOLO activity will continue to increase community-based primary health care service uptake and the adoption of healthy behaviors among women of reproductive age, children under age five, and infants. The following sub-goals will support the achievement of the above purpose: i) sustainably develop systems, capacity, and ownership of local partners; ii) increase availability of and access to primary health care services in the activity's communes; iii) improve the quality of community-level primary health care services; and iv) increase the adoption of healthy behaviors and practices, focusing on four technical areas: FP/RH; MNCH; Malaria; and WASH. Mikolo is implemented in eight of Madagascar's 22 regions and reaches a population of 5.5 million. Foreign assistance dollars are used to train, equip and supervise a cadre of 6800 community health volunteers (CHVs) who are a formal part of the Malagasy national health system. (Le Madagascar) : L'activité de MIKOLO continuera à augmenter la prise primaire à caractère communautaire de service de soins de santé et l'adoption des comportements sains parmi des femmes d'âge, de mineur cinq d'enfants, et de nourrissons reproducteurs. Les sous-buts suivants soutiendront l'accomplissement du but ci-dessus : i) développent viable des systèmes, la capacité, et la propriété des associés locaux ; ii) disponibilité d'augmentation de et accès aux services primaires de soins de santé dans les communes de l'activité ; iii) améliorent la qualité des services primaires au niveau de la communauté de soins de santé ; et iv) augmentation l'adoption des comportements et des pratiques sains, se concentrant sur quatre secteurs techniques : FP/RH ; MNCH ; Malaria ; et WASHINGTON Mikolo est mis en application dans huit de 22 régions du Madagascar et atteint une population de 5,5 millions. Des dollars étrangers d'aide sont employés pour former, équiper et diriger un cadre de 6800 volontaires de santé de la communauté (CHVs) qui sont une partie formelle du système national malgache de santé.
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Foundational Learning for the Future (Lova) Éducation de base (Madagascar): FY 2023 funds will support the startup of a new education activity that launched in October 2023. Other than a small but effective pilot activity in 2018, USAID has not worked in the education sector in Madagascar since 2009. The new Foundational Learning for a Better Future - Lova activity supports improved foundational learning outcomes for early grade students. The activity will build the capacity of the national teacher training institutes to promote adequate pre-service training in literacy instruction, climate and gender-sensitive teaching practices. The activity will partner with private sector partners, including ecumenical and secular private schools and publishers to further expand improved Early Grade Reading instructional techniques and augment the availability and distribution of appropriate reading and teaching materials. The activity will also support parent-teacher association revitalization at schools in target regions to increase parent engagement in their children's education. USAID will partner with the GOM and other donors to improve education trajectories for Madagascar's most marginalized children in the early grades. This activity is critical to meeting the Mission's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) intermediate result, basic education outcomes improved. Améliorez l'éducation, l'enseignement primaire, et l'enseignement secondaire de petite enfance, fourni dans les arrangements formels ou non-formels. Elle inclut l'instruction, la capacité de calculer, et d'autres programmes de base de qualifications pour la jeunesse et les adultes.
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Nosy Manga Manga fouineur (Madagascar): Nosy Manga, a HEARTH Global Development Alliance, is a public-private partnership with two private aquaculture companies, international conservation non-governmental organizations, and the locally-managed marine areas national network. The activity leverages co-investment for scalable market-based aquaculture models while addressing key development challenges, such as poverty, overfishing, unsustainable aquaculture practices, and unlawful trade. The activity is critical to achieving the Mission's CDCS objective on sustainable economic opportunities, particularly the intermediate results on sustainable natural resources management and value chain capacity. It also supports foreign assistance priorities for promoting climate security, strengthening partnerships, including with the private sector, and growing inclusive economic opportunities. The objectives of USAID Nosy Manga are to: 1) define and strengthen a contractual farming model in which farmers and the private sector jointly agree on the best environmental farming practices; 2) alleviate poverty of targeted coastal communities through income generating opportunities; and 3) support community-based sustainable management of marine resources in targeted areas...With FY 2023 Biodiversity funds, the activity will work with select communities, civil society, and local governments to empower and engage them to improve local governance and management of marine areas surrounding community farms (including through marine resource management plans that address climate change adaptation efforts); expand current hatchery and nursery facilities; install industrial facilities in a new areas; train and provide materials for high-value eco-friendly seaweed and sea cucumber production for export; and diversify livelihoods to increase savings, improving resilience to the effects of extreme climatic events such as cyclones and ocean acidification.. (Le Madagascar) : Manga fouineur, un développement global Alliance de FOYER, est une association entre le secteur public et le secteur privé avec deux sociétés privées d'aquiculture, organisations non gouvernementales de conservation internationale, et le réseau national local-contrôlé de secteurs marins. L'activité accroît le Co-investissement pour les modèles basés sur le marché extensibles d'aquiculture tandis que les défis principaux de développement d'adressage, tels que la pauvreté, les pêches excessives, les pratiques en matière insoutenables d'aquiculture, et le commerce illégal. L'activité est critique à réaliser l'objectif du CDCS de la mission sur des occasions économiques viables, en particulier les résultats intermédiaires sur les ressources naturelles viables gestion et la capacité de séquence de valeurs. Elle soutient également des priorités étrangères d'aide pour favoriser la sécurité de climat, renforcer des associations, incluant avec le secteur privé, et élever des occasions économiques incluses. Les objectifs d'USAID Manga fouineur sont à : 1) définir et renforcer un modèle agricole contractuel dans quels agriculteurs et le secteur privé convenez conjointement sur les meilleures pratiques agricoles environnementales ; 2) réduire la pauvreté des communautés côtières visées par le revenu produisant des opportunités ; et 3) la gestion viable à caractère communautaire de soutien des ressources marines dans des zones cible... avec les fonds 2023 de biodiversité d'exercice financier, l'activité fonctionnera avec les communautés choisies, la société civile, et les administrations locales pour les autoriser et engager pour améliorer le gouvernement et la gestion locaux des secteurs marins entourant des fermes de la communauté (y compris par les plans de gestion des ressources halieutiques qui adressent des efforts d'adaptation de changement climatique) ; augmentez les équipements actuels d'établissement d'incubation et de crèche ; installez les équipements industriels dans de nouveaux secteurs ; train et fournir des matériaux pour la production qui respecte l'environnement de haute valeur d'algue et de concombre de mer pour l'exportation ; et diversifiez les moyens de subsistance pour augmenter l'épargne, améliorant la résilience aux effets des événements climatiques extrêmes tels que des cyclones et l'acidification d'océan.
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Protection, Assistance and Solutions Protection, aide et solutions Supports the following illustrative program-funded costs: salaries of US, FSN, and TCN and other staff such as PSCs, RSSAs, PASAs, CASUs working for the US Government managing, administering, and supporting programs and their program-funded benefits such as housing, travel, transportation, education allowances etc; institutional contractors that provide such staff, rent, IT services, the program-funded share of utilities, staff training costs and the cost of developing and administering training programs, equipment and supplies, ICASS, vehicle fuel and maintenance, maintenance contracts, janitorial services, operational unit web page development and maintenance, outreach such as publications and the cost of their preparation (including staff costs), and technical assistance to ensure USG compliance with regulations. Soutient les coûts financés par le programme illustratifs suivants : salaires des USA, FSN, et NAT et tout autre personnel tel que des PSC, RSSAs, PASAs, CASUs fonctionnant pour le gouvernement des USA contrôlant, administrant, et programme de soutien et leur avantage financé par le programme comme le logement, le voyage, le transport, les allocations d'éducation etc. ; les entrepreneurs institutionnels qui fournissent de tels personnel, loyer, services informatiques, la part financée par le programme des utilités, des frais de formation de personnel et le coût de développer et d'administrer des programmes de formation, matériel et des approvisionnements, ICASS, carburant et entretien de véhicule, contrats d'entretien, services de conciergerie, développement de page Web d'unité opérationnelle et entretien, dipassent comme des publications et le coût de leur préparation (coûts y compris de personnel), et l'assistance technique d'assurer la conformité d'USG aux règlements.
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Expanding the Use of Selected Health Services and Products Task Order under Population, Health and Nutrition Technical Support Contract III-Global Health En augmentant l'utilisation des services et des produits de santé choisis chargez l'ordre sous la population, la santé et la santé III-globale de contrat de support technique de nutrition The purpose of this contract is to build on previous USAID/Madagascar Health Population and Nutrition (HPN) activities, expand services broader and deeper into communities to provide quality services to the poor, and to strengthen specific health systems and the capacity of the Ministry of Health and Family Planning to undertake its normative functions to ensure the delivery of critical health services. Le but de ce contrat est de construire sur des activités précédentes de population et de nutrition de santé d'USAID/Madagascar (HPN), augmenter des services plus larges et plus profonds dans les communautés pour fournir des services de qualité aux pauvres, et pour renforcer les systèmes spécifiques de santé et la capacité du ministère de la Santé et la planification des naissances d'entreprendre ses fonctions normatives pour assurer la prestation des services de santé critiques.
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USAID/MIKAJY USAID/MIKAJY (Madagascar): The Mikajy activity provides site-based assistance to address the drivers of key threats to biodiversity in two geographic priority zones (Menabe and Mamabaie). The activity advances biodiversity conservation in forest and coastal ecosystems, strengthens natural resource management and land tenure security among vulnerable populations, and promotes sustainable economic growth in rural communities, while contributing to the reduction of Global Greenhouse Gas emissions and increasing carbon sequestration. The activity is critical to achieving the Mission's Country Development Cooperation Strategy objective on sustainable economic opportunities, particularly the Intermediate Result "Natural resources sustainably managed" and aligns with foreign policy priority on promoting climate security and resilience..With FY 2022 funds, Mikajy will continue to address the issue of climate migrants who, fleeing the drought in southern Madagascar, conduct slash-and-burn agriculture in the Menabe Antimena Protected Area. Mikajy will support the Government of Madagascar's Green Title initiative, which aims to provide land to vulnerable people, including climate migrants, and help them develop sustainable economic activities. Mikajy will assist the government in 1) land use planning; 2) facilitating conflict prevention activities between receiving communities and migrants; 3) teaching existing residents and new migrants how to do climate-smart agriculture; and 4) diversifying development alternatives. The government will provide the necessary infrastructure for the climate migrants, while also supporting the host communities, so they benefit from these livelihood improvements and land-securing interventions... (Le Madagascar) : L'activité de Mikajy fournit l'aide basée sur site pour adresser les conducteurs des menaces principales pour la biodiversité dans deux zones géographiques prioritaires (Menabe et Mamabaie). L'activité avance la conservation de biodiversité dans la forêt et les écosystèmes côtiers, renforce la gestion de ressource naturelle et la sécurité de régime foncier parmi les populations vulnérables, et favorise la croissance économique viable des communautés rurales, tout en contribuant à la réduction d'émissions de gaz participant à l'effet de serre globales et de séquestration croissante de carbone. L'activité est critique à atteindre l'objectif de stratégie de coopération au développement du pays de la mission sur des occasions économiques viables, en particulier le résultat intermédiaire "ressources naturelles a viable contrôlé" et aligne avec la priorité de politique étrangère sur favoriser la sécurité et la résilience de climat. Avec des fonds de l'exercice financier 2022, Mikajy continuera à aborder la question des migrants de climat qui, se sauvant la sécheresse au Madagascar du sud, agriculture sur brûlis de conduite dans la zone protégée de Menabe Antimena. Mikajy soutiendra le gouvernement de l'initiative verte du titre du Madagascar, qui vise à fournir la terre aux personnes vulnérables, y compris des migrants de climat, et les aide pour développer des activités économiques viables. Mikajy aidera le gouvernement dans 1) la planification d'utilisation des terres ; 2) facilitant des activités de prévention des conflits entre recevoir les communautés et des migrants ; 3) résidents existants de enseignement et nouveaux migrants comment faire l'agriculture de climat-Smart ; et 4) diversifiant des solutions de rechange de développement. Le gouvernement fournira l'infrastructure nécessaire pour les migrants de climat, tout en également soutenant les communautés de centre serveur, ainsi elles tirent bénéfice de ces améliorations de moyen de subsistance et des interventions de terre-fixation...
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End-of-project Evaluation of the PSI Social Marketing Project évaluation de Fin-de-projet du projet de commercialisation social de livre par pouce carré IBTCI conducted an end of project evaluation of a USAID social marketing project which focused on strengthening health services in the areas of maternal and child health, family planning, malaria, STI/HIV, and supply chain, as well as several cross-cutting themes, such as behavior change communication and the development of a franchise of health clinics. IBTCI utilized a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods in order to determine whether the objectives of the project were successfully achieved and to share any programmatic, management and/or financial obstacles that affected project implementation to inform future projects. The team visited urban, rural, and remote sites. During these visits, the Team engaged stakeholders to ground truth reported behavior changes and product distribution levels, as well as spot-check financial and management data, and observed service delivery firsthand. The evaluation results sought to inform USAID and key stakeholders of recommended strategies, structures or actions for future projects involving supply chain and distribution systems to increase efficiency and impacts. IBTCI a conduit une fin d'évaluation de projet d'un projet social de vente d'USAID qui s'est concentré sur renforcer des services de santé dans les secteurs de maternel et des santés de l'enfant, planification des naissances, malaria, STI/HIV, et chaîne d'approvisionnements, aussi bien que de plusieurs thèmes de croix-coupe, tels que la communication de changement de comportement et le développement d'une concession des cliniques de santé. IBTCI a utilisé un mélange des méthodes qualitatives et quantitatives afin de déterminer si les objectifs du projet ont été avec succès atteints et pour partager n'importe quel selon les programmes, de la gestion et/ou des obstacles financiers qui ont affecté le mise en ?uvre de projet pour informer de futurs projets. L'équipe a visité urbain, rural, et des sites distants. Pendant ces visites, l'équipe a engagé des dépositaires à la vérité au sol a rapporté des changements de comportement et des niveaux de la distribution des produits, aussi bien que contrôle-surprise financier et données de gestion, et prestation de service observée de première main. Les résultats d'évaluation ont cherché à informer USAID et les dépositaires principaux des stratégies, des structures ou des actions recommandées pour de futurs projets impliquant la chaîne d'approvisionnements et les systèmes de distribution pour augmenter l'efficacité et les impacts.
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FFP/Fararano FFP/Fararano (Madagascar): Catholic Relief Services (CRS) implements the Fararano project which aims to reduce food insecurity and chronic undernutrition and increase resilience in three priority regions. Fararano will target mothers and their young children, extremely food insecure households, and other vulnerable small scale farmers with an integrated package of activities to promote, produce and protect food security and nutrition while building resilience. With FY 2018 funds, Fararano will mobilize and train community leaders in the areas of health, agriculture and disaster risk reduction to systematically engage with local governance structures to sustainably promote government responsiveness to development needs. The project will provide refresher training to community health, agriculture and disaster risk reduction committee agents, assess the effectiveness of interventions aimed at engaging youth and the most vulnerable, and reinforce adoption of good hygiene and sanitation practices in preparation for project closeout in September 2019. In addition Fararano will link key groups (e.g., lead farmers and Community Health Volunteers) with institutions like government health centers, Regional Directorates of Agriculture and Livestock, and private sector companies to foster sustainability. Finally Fararano will work on a smooth closure of the project ensuring all administrative and legal rights and obligations related to staffing, reporting and assets disposal are met and performed in a timely manner.This activity aligns with the U.S. Government Global Food Security Strategy and its goals to generate inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth; strengthen resilience among people and systems; and ensure a well-nourished population. CRS is working with a network of local communities composed of diocesan development units which ensure long term presence and sustainability of the activity. (Le Madagascar) : Les services de secours catholiques (SRI) mettent en application le projet de Fararano qui vise à réduire l'insécurité alimentaire et la résilience chronique de sous-alimentation et d'augmentation dans trois régions prioritaires. Fararano visera des mères et leurs enfants en bas âge, extrêmement ménages peu sûrs de nourriture, et d'autres agriculteurs vulnérables à échelle réduite avec un paquet intégré des activités pour favoriser, produire et protéger la sécurité et la nutrition de nourriture tout en établissant la résilience. Avec des fonds de l'exercice financier 2018, Fararano mobilisera et formera des leaders de la communauté dans les domaines de la réduction de risque de santé, d'agriculture et de catastrophe pour engager dans systématiquement les structures locales de gouvernement pour favoriser viable la réactivité de gouvernement aux besoins de développement. Le projet fournira le stage de recyclage à la santé de la communauté, à l'agriculture et aux agents de comité de réduction de risque de catastrophe, évaluera l'efficacité des interventions visées engageant la jeunesse et le plus vulnérable, et renforcent l'adoption de bonnes pratiques en matière d'hygiène et d'hygiène en vue de la liquidation de projet en septembre 2019. En outre Fararano liera les groupes principaux (par exemple, des agriculteurs d'avance et des volontaires de santé de la Communauté) avec des établissements comme des centres médico-sociaux de gouvernement, des directions régionales d'agriculture et de bétail, et des sociétés de secteur privé pour stimuler la durabilité. Enfin Fararano travaillera à une fermeture douce du projet s'assurant que tous les droits et obligations administratifs et légaux liés au personnel, au reportage et à la liquidation de biens sont rencontrés et exécutés en temps utile. Cette activité aligne avec la stratégie de sécurité de Global Food de gouvernement des États-Unis et ses buts pour produire de la croissance économique dirigée par l'agriculture incluse et viable ; renforcez la résilience parmi des personnes et des systèmes ; et assurez une population bien-nourrie. Le SRI fonctionne avec un réseau des communautés locales composées d'unités diocésaines de développement qui assurent la présence et la durabilité à long terme de l'activité.
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Tetikasa Antoky NY Tontolo salama Ambanivohitra Sy Ny Harena Ampy (TANTSAHA) Salama Ambanivohitra Sy Ny Harena Ampy (TANTSAHA) de Tetikasa Antoky NY Tontolo ADRA Madagascar began implementation of a Title II Food Security Program named TANTASAHA an acronym for (Tetikasa Antoky NY Tontolo salama Ambanivohitra Sy Ny Harena Ampy which in Malagasy means " the healthy and prosperous farmers' project" in October 2003. The project which was running from FY 2004-FY2009, was being implemented in the Mangoro Region comprising the Districts of Moramanga and Anosibe An'Ala, in the Toamasina Province in Madagascar. The interventions covered in this grant include: Agricultural, infrastructure, natural resource management and health & nutrition. In the 22 originally entered Communes, the project has been able to reach 27,262 households totaling about 129,380 individuals and in the three new Communes, the project has started activities for some link persons as ASBCs. The goal of the Madagascar food security Project was to increase household food security for 18,000 house-holds (Approx. 144,000 people) in at least 25 of the 30 communes of the Mangoro Region. ADRA Madagascar a commencé l'exécution d'un programme de sécurité de nourriture du titre II a appelé TANTASAHA un acronyme pour (salama Ambanivohitra Sy Ny Harena Ampy de Tetikasa Antoky NY Tontolo qui dans des moyens malgaches "le projet des agriculteurs en bonne santé et prospères" en octobre 2003. Le projet qui fonctionnait de l'exercice financier 2004-FY2009, était mis en application dans la région de Mangoro comportant les secteurs de Moramanga et d'Anosibe An'Ala, dans la province de Toamasina au Madagascar. Les interventions ont couvert dans cette concession incluent : Agricole, infrastructure, gestion de ressource naturelle et santé et nutrition. Dans les 22 communes à l'origine présentées, le projet a pu atteindre 27 262 ménages se montant à environ 129 380 personnes et dans les trois nouvelles communes, le projet a commencé des activités pour quelques personnes de lien comme ASBCs. Le but du projet de sécurité de nourriture du Madagascar était d'augmenter la sécurité de nourriture de ménage pour 18 000 ménages (approximativement 144 000 personnes) dans au moins 25 des 30 communes de la région de Mangoro.
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Supporting Rafik Hariri University Hospital Expansion of Rafik Hariri Hospital by adding departments for the Maternal and Child Health Center, integrated health services for the intensive care unit, post-operative care, maternity departments, social services, mental health, and psychological and social support. Expanding the hospital so that all patients within the geographical scope of the hospital can benefit from the expansion of the medical departments and obtain the necessary health care and treatment in an easy and convenient way. Emergency patients of all nationalities can access the emergency department and supported ward services, which include the operating room, intensive care unit, post-operative care, maternity departments, social services, mental health, and psychosocial support. Reproductive health patients can also access the emergency department and supported ward services, namely the operating room, intensive care unit, post-operative care, maternity departments, social services, mental health, and psychological and social support for 1000000 Beneficiaries.
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Strengthening health services for Syrian refugees and the host community in Lebanon, Benin Governorate - Akkar Supporting a primary health care center in the Benin-Akkar region where there is a weakness in providing basic health services to Syrian refugees in Lebanon Providing free integrated health care according to correct standards and improving it / developing the national system for health information and data management / supporting existing national programs such as tuberculosis and HIV / STI related to infectious diseases and quickly monitoring and referring them to the competent authority / participating in routine vaccination campaigns approved by the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health Lebanese / Health and nutritional awareness and education, promoting personal and public hygiene, limiting the spread of epidemic, infectious and communicable diseases, promoting healthy nutritional methods, measuring the weight and height of children, and the necessity of dealing with cases of dwarfism and cases that need nutritional support / psychological support for refugees, the host community in general, and children with disabilities Especially motor and sensory, and helping them reach specialized centers to obtain the necessary medical needs / providing health care services, psychological, social and nutritional support, participating in routine vaccination campaigns and providing free medicines to Syrian refugees in the Akkar region The center’s readiness to provide health care, nutrition, psychological and social health services and diagnostic services to (100) thousand beneficiaries / Providing job opportunities for medical and professional staff for (27) licensed Lebanese and Syrian employees / Reducing the migration of medical and professional staff / Providing health, nutritional and psychological support services Educating them from specialized cadres and alleviating the suffering of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
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Strengthening health services for Syrian refugees and the host community in Lebanon, Bebnin Governorate - Akkar 3 Supporting a primary health care center in the Bebnin - Akkar region, where there is a weakness in providing basic health services to Syrian refugees in Lebanon and great pressure on the Lebanese government. Health services will be provided according to the standards of the World Health Organization and the Lebanese Ministry of Health for free, with the provided health services linked to an information and technical health system that ensures sustainable follow-up and strengthening the medical referral system and the administrative system that ensures the desired medical goals are carried out in a manner consistent with the administrative and technical standard goals. The necessity of supporting the project is due to the lack of any integrated centers in the region and the difficulties that the Lebanese people of the region and the Syrian refugees suffer from in obtaining health care services and community and psychological awareness. Providing comprehensive health care for free according to correct standards and improving it / Developing the national health information and data management system / Supporting existing national programs such as tuberculosis and HIV/STI related to infectious diseases and quickly monitoring and referring them to the competent authority / Participating in routine vaccination campaigns approved by the World Health Organization and the Lebanese Ministry of Health / Health and nutritional awareness and education and promoting personal and public hygiene and reducing the spread of epidemic, infectious and contagious diseases, promoting healthy nutrition methods and measuring the weight and height of children and the necessity of dealing with cases of dwarfism and cases that need nutritional support / Psychological support for refugees and the host community in general and children with motor and sensory disabilities in particular and helping them reach specialized centers to obtain the necessary medical needs / Providing health care services and psychological, social and nutritional support and participating in routine vaccination campaigns and providing free medicines to Syrian refugees in the Akkar region and its countryside and Lebanese citizens in the Republic of Lebanon for free. The center’s readiness to provide health care, nutritional, psychological and social health services and diagnostic services to (100) thousand beneficiaries / Securing job opportunities for medical and professional cadres for (36) licensed Lebanese and Syrian employees / Reducing the migration of medical and professional cadres / Providing health and nutritional services, psychological support and awareness from specialized cadres and alleviating the suffering of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
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Strengthening health services for Syrian refugees and the host community in Lebanon, Arsal Governorate - Baalbek A primary health care center has been opened in the Baalbek - Arsal area, where there is a weakness in providing basic health services to Syrian refugees in Lebanon and great pressure on the Lebanese government. Health services will be provided in accordance with the standards of the World Health Organization and the Lebanese Ministry of Health, free of charge, with the health services provided linked to an information health system. And a technical one that ensures sustainable follow-up and strengthening the medical referral system and the administrative system that ensures that the desired medical goals are carried out in a consistent manner with the administrative and technical standard goals. The necessity of supporting the project is due to the lack of any integrated centers in the region and the difficulties that the Lebanese people of the region and Syrian refugees suffer from in obtaining care services. Health, community and psychological awareness, strengthening health services in the field. Providing free integrated health care according to correct standards and improving it / developing the national system for health information and data management / supporting existing national programs such as tuberculosis and HIV / STI related to infectious diseases and quickly monitoring and referring them to the competent authority / participating in routine vaccination campaigns approved by the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health Lebanese / Health and nutritional awareness and education, promoting personal and public hygiene, limiting the spread of epidemic, infectious and communicable diseases, promoting healthy nutritional methods, measuring the weight and height of children, and the necessity of dealing with cases of dwarfism and cases that need nutritional support / psychological support for refugees, the host community in general, and children with disabilities Especially motor and sensory, and helping them reach specialized centers to obtain the necessary medical needs / providing health care services, psychological, social and nutritional support, participating in routine vaccination campaigns, and providing free medicines to Syrian refugees in the Arsal region and its countryside and Lebanese citizens in the Republic of Lebanon, free of charge. The center’s readiness to provide health care, nutrition, psychological and social health services and diagnostic services / Providing job opportunities for licensed Lebanese and Syrian medical and professional staff / Reducing the migration of medical and professional staff / Providing health and nutritional services and psychological support and educating them from specialized staff and alleviating the suffering of Syrian refugees in Lebanon and providing Services to (350,083) direct and indirect beneficiaries.
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Strengthening health services for Syrian refugees and the host community in Lebanon, Arsal Governorate - Baalbek (Phase II). Providing health services in accordance with the standards of the World Health Organization and the Lebanese Ministry of Health for free, while linking the provided health services to an information and technical health system that ensures sustainable follow-up and strengthening the medical referral system and the administrative system that ensures the progress of the desired medical goals in a consistent manner with the administrative and technical normative goals . 1- Providing free integrated health care according to correct and improved standards
2- Developing the national health information and data management system.
3- Supporting existing national programs such as tuberculosis and HIV/STI related to infectious diseases, and quickly monitoring them and referring them to the competent authority.
4- Participation in routine vaccination campaigns approved by the World Health Organization and the Lebanese Ministry of Health
5- Awareness and health and nutritional education, promotion of personal and public hygiene, limiting the spread of epidemic, contagious and communicable diseases, promoting healthy nutrition methods, measuring the weight and height of children, and the necessity of dealing with cases of dwarfism and cases that need nutritional support.
6- Psychological support for refugees, the host community in general, and children with motor and sensory disabilities in particular, and help them reach specialized centers to obtain the necessary medical needs
7- Providing health care services, psychological, social and nutritional support, participating in routine vaccination campaigns, and providing free medicines to Syrian refugees in the Arsal area and its countryside and to Lebanese citizens in the Republic of Lebanon, free of charge. The readiness of the center to provide health and nutritional care services, mental and social health and diagnostic services / Securing job opportunities for medical and professional cadres for (65) licensed Lebanese and Syrian employees / Reducing the migration of medical and professional cadres / Availability of health and nutritional services and psychological support and educating them from specialized cadres and alleviating suffering Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
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Strengthening health services for Syrian refugees and the host community in Lebanon Supporting a primary health care center in the Baalbek-Arsal region in providing basic health services to Syrian refugees in Lebanon while providing health services according to the standards of the World Health Organization and the Lebanese Ministry of Health. 1- Free integrated health care insurance in accordance with correct and refined standards
2- Development of the National Health Information System and Data Management
3- Supporting existing national programs such as tuberculosis and HIV / STI related to infectious diseases and speeding up monitoring them and referring them to the competent authority.
4- Participation in the routine vaccination campaigns approved by the World Health Organization and the Lebanese Ministry of Health
5- Health and nutritional education and education, promoting personal and general hygiene, limiting the spread of epidemic, contagious and communicable diseases, promoting healthy eating methods, measuring the weight and height of children, and the need to deal with cases of dwarfism and cases that need nutritional support
6- Psychological support for refugees and the host community in general, and children with physical and sensory disabilities in particular, and assisting them in reaching specialized centers to obtain the necessary medical needs
7- Providing health care services and psychological, social and nutritional support, participating in routine vaccination campaigns, and providing free medicines to Syrian refugees in the Arsal region and its countryside, and Lebanese citizens in the Republic of Lebanon. 1- The center's readiness to provide health and nutritional care, psychosocial health and diagnostic services
2- Securing job opportunities for the medical and professional staff for (62) licensed Lebanese and Syrian employees
3- Limiting the emigration of medical and professional staff
4- Providing health and nutrition services and psychological support and making them aware of specialized cadres and alleviating the suffering of Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
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Promote humanitarian conditions and stability for displaced and host communities in northern Lebanon and the Bekaa. 1- Distribute cash assistance monthly for 10 months Using a $ 175 ATM card for each family 2- Cash grants of US $ 150 for 6 months to support rent 3- Provide tools to improve insulation and lock holes to help facilitate repair work 1- The aim of the project is to respond to the current situation of vulnerable Syrian communities in the Bekaa and northern Lebanon, meet their needs and improve the shelter conditions of the most vulnerable to extreme events. The project also aims to provide livelihood opportunities for vulnerable individuals and communities, and will ensure the following interventions 2- Cash to benefit from multiple purposes of prepaid cards 3- Rental subsidies through prepaid cards and shelter maintenance by maintaining the outlets for families in dwellings that are exposed to weather fluctuations. Integrate the displaced community with the host community in the rehabilitation and maintenance of infrastructure, roads and buildings. Provide in-kind grants to economically vulnerable families to start small businesses and pay for work.
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Nova Companies (Belize) Ltd. and Ambergris Aquaculture Ltd. Summary Of Project Information (SPI) Project Name Belize-NOVA (Expansion project) Region Latin America & Caribbean Sector Project No008568 Projected Board DateMarch 19, 1998 Company NameNova Companies (Belize) LTD. Technical Partner and/or Major Shareholders NOVA was founded in 1989 by Milton V. Peterson and William Wrench both businessmen/real estate developers in the Washington DC metropolitan area, to rehabilitate and expand the shrimp farm facility originally developed and subsequently abandoned by Maya Mariculture Company. NOVAs shareholders are the Peterson Family (68.25%); Robert Phillips, the Managing Director of the Company (25.00%); William Wrench (3.75%); and James Hyde, Secretary and Treasurer of NOVA joining from Maya Mariculture (3.00%). The entire existing operation, including all land and existing improvements thereon is owned by NOVA. The capital the Company needed has largely been provided by Mr. Peterson through cash contributions. Project Cost Including Proposed IFC Investment Total Project Cost is estimated at US$17 million. IFC is considering up to US$6.0 million loan investment for IFCs own account (A Loan). Location of Project and Description of Site The Project involves the expansion of an existing shrimp production operation situated on the mainland 12.5 miles north of Belize City, and construction of a hatchery to be located offshore on Ambergris Caye. The shrimp farm uses 1000 m buffer zone along the shoreline so that there is no encroachment on mangrove habitat. The area is characterized as wet savanna and is characteristic of the low-lying coastal region of the country. On Ambergris, the site is 13 miles north of the San Pedro town, adjacent to a natural cut in the barrier reef. There is a commercial grade pier adjacent to the property as well as a gravel airstrip 1.5 miles from the site. Description of Company and Purpose of Project NOVA is the largest shrimp farming operation in Belize with 225 ha of ponds on the 700 ha site. The Project is designated to improve NOVAs response to the growing market demand for aquaculture products in United States and consists of (i) the shrimp farm expansion by establishing additional 515 ha of grow-out ponds and (ii) the construction of a hatchery with a capacity of approximately 100 million postlarvae (PL) per month. The additional farming hectares will not only allow the Company to increase its production but also to fully exploit the economies of scale at the Belize site and further improve its gross margin. the construction of the shrimp hatchery along with the existing marketing company (based in United States) would complete the vertical integration for the group thus increasing its competition capacity in the shrimp industry. The Project is expected to generate employment for about 85 people and provide export earnings of US$ 9 to 10 million per year. Successful implementation of this Project would lead to development of an alternative export industry does diversifying Belizes economic base. IFCs participation in the Project, by providing long term finance, will encourage other potential long term financiers to look into Belize industries and their related term finance needs. Environmental Category and Issues This is a category B project according to IFCs environmental review procedure because specific impacts may result which can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to generally recognized performance standards, guidelines or design criteria. The main environmental concern with this Project involved the siting in close proximity to important coastline mangrove habitat. The project is located inland of the mangrove area and there will be no encroachment on this habitat. Waste management issues are all being properly handled to avoid any impacts and ensure that all emissions are well within World bank group guidelines. Significant adverse impacts on the environment and worker health and safety are not expected from this Project. The is from the Public Information Center. Date SPI sent to InfoShop February 18, 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 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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Sparkassenpartnerschaftsprojekt zur Einführung der dualen Berufsausbildung zum Bankassistenten in Turkmenistan Sparkasse partnership project for the introduction of dual vocational training to Database Wizard in Turkmenistan Projektziel ist die konzeptionelle und inhaltliche Entwicklung des Ausbildungsganges zum Bankassistent/in mit einer Gesamtdauer von 10 Monaten, unterteilt in etwa 40 % Theorie und 60 % Praxis in den jeweiligen Fachabteilungen der teilnehmenden Banken The project aims to conceptual and content development of the training course for bank assistant / in a total duration of 10 months, divided into about 40% theory and 60% practice in the respective departments of the participating banks Projektziel ist die konzeptionelle und inhaltliche Entwicklung des Ausbildungsganges zum Bankassistent/in mit einer Gesamtdauer von 10 Monaten, unterteilt in etwa 40 % Theorie und 60 % Praxis in den jeweiligen Fachabteilungen der teilnehmenden Banken The project aims to conceptual and content development of the training course for bank assistant / in a total duration of 10 months, divided into about 40% theory and 60% practice in the respective departments of the participating banks
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GEF GOLD+ Mali: Enhancing the formalization and mercury reduction in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Mali To reduce the use of mercury in the ASGM sector in Mali through a holistic, multi-sectoral integrated formalization approach, and increasing access to Finance leading to adoption of sustainable mercury-free technologies and access to traceable gold supply chains Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency. 1. Mercury reduction is the project's main objective and key benefit for both the environment and human health. The reduction will also help to meet Mali’s obligations under the Minamata Convention on Mercury. 2. Gold mining is an essential source of economic income and job opportunities, especially considering that most of the cooperative members and personnel linked to the ASGM activities come from rural areas. However, due to the lack of control on trade and exports, inefficient gold recovery technologies and reduced formalization of the operations, considerable revenues are not being realised to benefit the state, producers, and society in general. By strengthening national and local authorities' technical and institutional capacities, policies, regulations, and measures for greater control and monitoring of gold producing and trading activities could be implemented. This will reduce gold smuggling, tax evasion and illicit trade resulting in increased revenues at the central, regional, and municipal levels. 3. The project will promote a scenario in which the ASGM sector can increase its positive economic impact at the local and national level for the thousands of families that depend on it by working toward a more equitable and transparent distribution of value in the supply and sales chains. 4. Specific to women miners, the project will improve their access to finance, savings, and entrepreneurship, which will lead to economic empowerment that contributes to their well-being and their families. Gender mainstreaming activities will reduce gender inequalities among project beneficiaries. 5. The transition toward more efficient and/or cleaner recovery technologies and the introduction of better practices will improve the working and living conditions of the miners including women and vulnerable population, leading to a better health for all. Better mining practices will also improve the quality of water, and therefore host communities will have access to cleaner water. 6. The miners and communities will increase their skills and knowledge, leading to improved education in mining areas. Furthermore, promoting formalization processes will also allow miners to access social and financial services. Proper development of the ASGM sector can reduce conflicts over land use or linked to environmental pollution. 7. In line with the innovative approach followed by the GOLD+ programme, apart from mercury reduction, the project will allow for better land management and proper handling and disposal of mine tailings, which will benefit biodiversity and will make communities more resilient to climate change.
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Mali national child project under the Africa Minigrids Program Supporting access to clean energy by increasing the financial viability, and promoting scaled-up commercial investment, in renewable energy minigrids in Mali with a focus on cost-reduction levers and innovative business models, in the Great Green Wall intervention zone Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency. Socioeconomic benefits of the project are considerable as it encompasses a large part of the population by focusing on households, private sector business and cooperatives as well as public services including schools and health centers/hospitals in rural areas. The successful implementation of the project will: · Ensure access to an available, reliable, affordable and greener energy in the future pilot sites and further · Potentially improve the stability of the grid as less pressure will be exerted on it through the implementation of minigrids in the medium and long run · Secure existing incomes and provide additional incomes to MSMEs and cooperatives ·Empower women and youth by building their capacity and promoting entrepreneurial activities including as rural electrician, money collector, etc. directly related to the minigrid and adding income generating opportunities through access to energy such as food conservation, processing and selling; handicraft, services and trade; etc. · Increase greater awareness on climate change and environment protection, minigrids, gender mainstreaming · Grant access to better public services especially schools and health centers/hospitals · Facilitate access to telecom and Internet services · Improve livelihoods of vulnerable populations e.g., women, youth, people with disabilities The socioeconomic benefits of the project are not only measurable at the local and national levels but also at the regional and global level. At regional level, through the regional AMP umbrella socio-economic benefits, lessons learnt, and best practices will be shared upon national projects. In addition, knowledge and experience sharing will be taking place within the ECOWAS region, between LDCs and various partners (IRENA, RMI, etc.). Finally at global level, environmental benefits generated by this project will support the efforts in reducing GHG emissions and thus improving livelihoods.
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OCHA Field activities, Ukraine OCHA Field activities, Ukraine Now in its eighth year, the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine has left 3.4 million people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance and protection. The COVID-19 pandemic has further strained people’s vulnerability, making them more dependent on the provision of humanitarian assistance and protection services. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) overall goal in Ukraine is to ensure the delivery of effective and principled humanitarian action that meets the needs of the most vulnerable people. To achieve this, OCHA supports the Humanitarian Coordinator and humanitarian partners in operational coordination, humanitarian financing, public information, humanitarian analysis, advocacy and information management. In its effort to help alleviate the suffering of the affected population and respond to some of the long-term consequences, OCHA established a presence in Kyiv shortly after the outbreak of the crisis in 2014. Збройний конфлікт на сході України, який триває вже восьмий рік, призвів до того, що 3,4 мільйона людей потребують невідкладної гуманітарної допомоги та захисту. Пандемія COVID-19 ще більше посилила вразливість людей, зробивши їх більш залежними від надання гуманітарної допомоги та послуг із захисту. Загальною метою Офіс ООН з координації гуманітарних питань (OКГД) в Україні є забезпечення ефективних і принципових гуманітарних дій, які відповідають потребам найбільш уразливих верств населення. Для досягнення цього OКГД підтримує Координатора гуманітарних питань та гуманітарних партнерів у оперативній координації, фінансуванні гуманітарних питань, публічній інформації, гуманітарному аналізі, пiдтримцi та управлінні інформацією. У своїх зусиллях допомогти полегшити страждання постраждалого населення та реагувати на деякі довгострокові наслідки, OКГД відкрила присутність у Києві невдовзі після початку кризи в 2014 році.
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RSF BISTP Project The proposed project is an unfunded Risk Sharing Facility (RSF) with Banco Internacional de São Tomé e Príncipe (BISTP or the Bank) on a portfolio of up to STD 55.03 billion (approximately US$3 million equivalent) of short and medium term loans to qualifying local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in São Tomé e Príncipe (STP). Under the RSF, IFC will share with BISTP, up to 50% of the facilitys principal portfolio losses up to STD27.51 billion, (approximately US$1.5 million equivalent). The proposed investment is expected to strengthen BISTPs SME banking activities and contribute to further financial sector development in STP. The investment will also serve as a demonstration effect for other banks to on-lend to SMEs, thus increasing access to finance for this market segment. The Project is expected to have the following development impact: 1. Financial Sector Development: by strengthening of the STP's banking sector through introduction of a new product (RSF). 2. Increase Access to Finance for SMEs: The RSF will help address the gap in access to working capital and capital for small capex (equipment expansion and modernization) for SMEs. 3. Indirectly support local entrepreneurs, in particular the SMEs which are important or job creation. 4. Improve Environmental & Social assessment and mitigation management system of a leading bank in the country.
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We had to travel North to meet the South - fellowships for residents at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten De rol van kunstenaars uit landen met instabiele economieën en systemen, landen in conflict of in transitie, is vaak evidenter dan die van kunstenaars uit het Westen. Zij hebben vrijwel allemaal een sociaal-maatschappelijke agenda op lokaal en internationaal niveau. De missie van de Rijksakademie is om de kwaliteit en impact van hedendaagse kunst in de maatschappij te vergroten door veelbelovende kunstenaars uit de hele wereld in staat te stellen hun werk en denken verder te ontwikkelen. Deze missie kunnen we realiseren door een brede variatie aan kunstenaars-achtergronden en posities samen te brengen op de Rijksakademie. Het is immers in deze goed geoutilleerde, stimulerende en inclusieve omgeving, dat er nieuwe kunstvormen en stromingen ontstaan die nieuwe betekenis toevoegen aan zowel het verleden als aan de wereld van nu.
De Rijksakademie geldt internationaal als kweekvijver voor artistiek talent. Het instituut heeft vele grote namen voortgebracht die tot op de dag van vandaag een belangrijke rol spelen. Dat begint bij de werving en selectie van kunstenaars. Jaarlijks ontvangen we zo’n 2.000 aanmeldingen van over de hele wereld. Iedere kunstenaars maakt kans op een prestigieuze residency, ongeacht achtergrond en financiële positie. De belangrijkste twee selectiecriteria zijn het onderscheidende talent en het ontwikkelingspotentieel. Na selectie starten ieder jaar zo’n 23 kunstenaars, die zich voegen bij 23 kunstenaars uit het eerdere jaar. Ze krijgen de beschikking over een eigen atelier, een stipendium voor levenskosten, huisvesting en het allerbelangrijkste: over een uitgebreid aanbod van artistieke, theoretische en technische faciliteiten én intensieve coaching. Als Rijksakademie cultiveren we onderzoek en experiment, stimuleren we uitwisseling en debat en bieden we kostbare tijd en ruimte voor reflectie. Gedurende het jaar ontvangen we vele gasten uit binnen- en buitenland, internationaal gerenommeerde kunstenaars, curatoren en theoretici voor atelierbezoeken, lezingen, workshops en netwerkmomenten. Dit alles biedt kunstenaars de ruimte om een onafhankelijke positie in te nemen, minder voor de hand liggende vragen te stellen en een nieuwe visuele taal te ontwikkelen.
Op de Rijksakademie willen we dat de artistieke praktijken die we ondersteunen, de diversiteit en complexiteit van de wereld weerspiegelen. In de selectie brengen we daarom een grote variatie samen van culturele achtergronden, disciplines, posities en percepties over belangrijke kwesties in de wereld. De kunstenaars bewegen zich in alle disciplines binnen de beeldende kunst en aanverwante velden.
In het residencyjaar 2022/2023 zullen er 46 kunstenaars werkzaam zijn waarvan 50% uit Nederland en 50% uit de rest van de wereld waaronder Brazilië, Bosnië Herzegovina, Chili, China, Congo, Georgië, Ghana, India, Iran, Italië, Japan, Kenia, Libië, Myanmar, Nederland, Palestina, Polen, Rusland, Slovenië, Sudan, Tsjechië, Turkije, Verenigd Koninkrijk, Verenigde Staten, Zuid-Afrika en Zuid-Korea.
Zo’n 35% van de kunstenaars komen uit landen vermeld op de DAC List of ODA Recipients en zo’n 30% komt uit de doellanden van het Internationaal Cultuurbeleid.
De 50/50 verdeling is belangrijk; het plaatst Nederlandse kunstenaars in een internationale context en het verrijkt het Nederlandse veld met internationaal talent. De kracht van de Rijksakademie is de combinatie van lokale en mondiale reikwijdte, met kunstenaars uit écht alle werelddelen, ook uit gebieden met een beperkte culturele infrastructuur of beperkte vrijheid voor kritische geluiden
De Rijksakademie selecteert bewust ook kunstenaars uit landen en regio’s die door een gebrek aan infrastructuur moeilijker toegang hebben tot het internationale kunstveld of mogelijkheden voor internationale culturele uitwisseling. Deze kunstenaars, vaak afkomstig uit complexe samenlevingen, geven op eigenzinnige wijze inhoud aan vraagstukken op het gebied van sociale ongelijkheid (SDG 3,8,10) veranderende identiteitsopvattingen en gender gelijkheid (SDG 5), klimaatverandering en de uitputting van de aarde (SDG 7,9,11,12,13,14,15). We zien een toenemend bewustzijn van historische kaders en de dominante rol van het Westen daarin. Kunstenaars uit ‘’het Zuiden’’ worden in ‘’het Westen’’ geconfronteerd met de individualistische praktijk en introduceren collectiviteit als toekomstmodel. Een ander opvallend discours is de meer geïntegreerde aanpak van kunst in de samenleving. Kunstenaars die hun werk bewust niet meer binnen de muren van kunstinstituties plaatsen, maar een sociale context zoeken voor hun werk door mensen uit de lokale gemeenschap te betrekken.
Door al bijna 25 jaar lang al die verschillende posities en achtergronden samen te brengen, ook die stemmen uit de zogenoemde silent zones, is gebouwd aan een globaal en duurzaam ecosysteem, met Nederland als epicentrum. De kunstenaars (locals) worden in Amsterdam onderdeel van een global community, die zij na hun tweejarige verblijf mee terugnemen naar huis. Global meets local, maar ook omgekeerd krijgt Nederland een infusie van internationaal talent. Vriendschappen en samenwerking ontstaan met een grote reikwijdte. Lokale initiatieven komen van de grond en maken deel uit van het globale Rijksakademie netwerk.
De ontwikkeling van lokale initiatieven en de verbinding daarvan met een wereldwijd netwerk, begint met de investering in individuele kunstenaars. Met name kunstenaars uit het Zuiden keren na verblijf aan de Rijksakademie (gedeeltelijk) terug om een rol te vervullen in de lokale gemeenschap. Zij zijn vaak culturele bruggenbouwers en nationale sleutelfiguren, die als katalysator (‘soft power’) fungeren in de ontwikkeling en ontsluiting van (culturele) initiatieven. In 2000 ontstond zo het Rijksakademie Artists’ Initiatives Network (RAIN); een netwerk van zo’n 10 kunstenaarsorganisaties opgezet door Rijksakademie alumni. Behalve dat de lokale culturele infrastructuur een boost kreeg, kwam er een sterke Zuid-Zuid en Zuid-West uitwisseling tot stand die tot op de dag van vandaag levend is.
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OCHA Field activities, Syria OCHA Field activities, Syria As the Syria crisis enters its tenth year, the scale, severity and complexity of humanitarian needs remain extensive. This is the result of continued hostilities in localized areas, new and protracted displacement, spontaneous returns and the sustained erosion of communities’ resilience during more than nine years of crisis. Syria is still one of the biggest and most complex crises globally, and it is far from over. Complementing their efforts, humanitarian organizations have mounted one of the largest responses in the world. As the crisis continues, people’s resourcefulness and national efforts alone remain insufficient to address needs which can only be mitigated through humanitarian assistance. Investments in more dignified and sustainable solutions to reduce dependency and increase resilience are key in the response – but are hampered due to insufficient resources. مع دخول الأزمة السورية عامها العاشر، لا يزال مستوى وشدة وتعقيد الاحتياجات الإنسانية واسع النطاق، هذا نتيجة استمرار الأعمال
العدائية في المناطق المحلية، النزوح الجديد والممتد، عودة النازحين التلقائية، والتناقص المستمر في قدرة المجتمعات على الصمود
خلال أكثر من تسع سنوات من الأزمة، ولا تزال هذه الأزمة واحدة من أكبر الأزمات وأكثرها تعقيدًا على مستوى العالم، وبعيدة الوصول
إلى حل.
قامت المنظمات الإنسانية، وفي إطار تكملة جهودها، بواحدة من أكبر عمليات الاستجابة في العالم، ومع استمرار الأزمة، تبقى قدرة
الناس وحدها على إيجاد الحلول والجهود الوطنية غير كافية لتلبية الاحتياجات التي لا يمكن تخفيفها إلا من خلال المساعدات
الإنسانية.
الاستثمار في حلول أكثر كرامة واستدامة للحد من التبعية وزيادة قدرة المجتمع أمر أساسي في الاستجابة - ولكن يتم إعاقتها بسبب
نقص الموارد.
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Territorialsicherung und Förderung von Frauen und Jugendlichen in indigenen Gemeinden in der Region Tartagal Territorial safeguarding and promotion of women and youth in indigenous communities in the Tartagal region Im Projekt zielt die Arbeit auf Stärkung der Territorialbindung der lokalen Bevölkerung durch Förderung von indigenen Frauen und Jugendlichen innerhalb der indigenen Strukturen und Teilhabe-Prozessen durch Fortbildungen, gezielte Beteiligung und Vernetzung. Damit soll sowohl der Zusammenhalt auch die Zukunftsorientierung innerhalb der Dorfgemeinschaften und auch deren Einbindung in lokale Prozesse unterstützt und die Rechte der Indigenen verteidigt werden. In the project, the work aims to strengthen the territorial ties of the local population by promoting indigenous women and youth within the indigenous structures and participation processes through training, targeted participation and networking. This is intended to support both cohesion and future orientation within the village communities and also their involvement in local processes, and to defend the rights of the indigenous people. Im Projekt zielt die Arbeit auf Stärkung der Territorialbindung der lokalen Bevölkerung durch Förderung von indigenen Frauen und Jugendlichen innerhalb der indigenen Strukturen und Teilhabe-Prozessen durch Fortbildungen, gezielte Beteiligung und Vernetzung. Damit soll sowohl der Zusammenhalt auch die Zukunftsorientierung innerhalb der Dorfgemeinschaften und auch deren Einbindung in lokale Prozesse unterstützt und die Rechte der Indigenen verteidigt werden. In the project, the work aims to strengthen the territorial ties of the local population by promoting indigenous women and youth within the indigenous structures and participation processes through training, targeted participation and networking. This is intended to support both cohesion and future orientation within the village communities and also their involvement in local processes, and to defend the rights of the indigenous people.
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Landsicherung und nachhaltige Ressourcennutzung für Indigene und Kleinbauern am Pilcomayo-Fluss Sustainable ressorce management models and practices for indigenous and peasant comunities at the Pilcomayo river after land delimitation Es geht um die Umsetzung das Gerichtsurteils von 02/202 des Interamerikanischen Gerichtshofes zugunsten der Wichi-Indigenen auf den Parzellen 55/14 - um Grenzfeststellungen des indigenen Territoriums, Definition und Legalisierung kleinbäuerlicher Landtitel, Entwicklung nachhaltiger Ressourcennutzungskonzepte für die kleinbäuerlichen Familien und indigene Gemeinschaften sowie Selbstbestimmung. In the center are the implementation of the decision of 02/202 of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in favour of the Wichi indigenous peoples on plots 55/14 - boundary determinations of the indigenous territory, definition and legalisation of smallholder land titles, development of sustainable resource use concepts for the smallholder families/ indigenous communities and autodetermination. Es geht um die Umsetzung das Gerichtsurteils von 02/202 des Interamerikanischen Gerichtshofes zugunsten der Wichi-Indigenen auf den Parzellen 55/14 - um Grenzfeststellungen des indigenen Territoriums, Definition und Legalisierung kleinbäuerlicher Landtitel, Entwicklung nachhaltiger Ressourcennutzungskonzepte für die kleinbäuerlichen Familien und indigene Gemeinschaften sowie Selbstbestimmung. In the center are the implementation of the decision of 02/202 of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in favour of the Wichi indigenous peoples on plots 55/14 - boundary determinations of the indigenous territory, definition and legalisation of smallholder land titles, development of sustainable resource use concepts for the smallholder families/ indigenous communities and autodetermination.
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Stärkung der Rechte von kleinbäuerlichen und indigenen Organisationen zur Entwicklung von Ernährungssouveränität und Klimagerechtigkeit in Argentinien Strengthening smallholder organisations and indigenous peoples to exercise their rights, secure their food sovereignty and improve climate justice Kleinbäuerliche Familienbetriebe, Organisationen und Angehörige indigener Völker nehmen ihre Rechte zum Schutz des Territoriums und zur Entwicklung einer sozial, ökologisch und wirtschaftlich nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft wahr und tragen damit zu Ernährungssouveränität und Klimagerechtigkeit bei. Smallholder family farmers, organisations and members of indigenous peoples exercise their rights to protect the territory and develop socially, ecologically and economically sustainable agriculture, thus contributing to food sovereignty and climate justice. Kleinbäuerliche Familienbetriebe, Organisationen und Angehörige indigener Völker nehmen ihre Rechte zum Schutz des Territoriums und zur Entwicklung einer sozial, ökologisch und wirtschaftlich nachhaltigen Landwirtschaft wahr und tragen damit zu Ernährungssouveränität und Klimagerechtigkeit bei. Smallholder family farmers, organisations and members of indigenous peoples exercise their rights to protect the territory and develop socially, ecologically and economically sustainable agriculture, thus contributing to food sovereignty and climate justice.
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Förderung der Umweltbildung und nachhaltigen sozialen Gerechtigkeit in Baradero - als Beitrag zur Stabilisierung eines nachhaltigen und gerechten Bildungs- und Lebensumfeldes in Argentinien Promoting environmental learning and sustainable social justice in Baradero - as a contribution to stabilizing a sustainable and equal educational and living environment in Argentina. Förderung der Umweltbildung und nachhaltigen sozialen Gerechtigkeit in Baradero - als Beitrag zur Stabilisierung eines nachhaltigen und gerechten Bildungs- und Lebensumfeldes in Argentinien Promoting environmental learning and sustainable social justice in Baradero - as a contribution to stabilizing a sustainable and equal educational and living environment in Argentina. Förderung der Umweltbildung und nachhaltigen sozialen Gerechtigkeit in Baradero - als Beitrag zur Stabilisierung eines nachhaltigen und gerechten Bildungs- und Lebensumfeldes in Argentinien Promoting environmental learning and sustainable social justice in Baradero - as a contribution to stabilizing a sustainable and equal educational and living environment in Argentina.
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Stärkung der zivilgesellschaftlichen Verantwortung und Organisation sowie Sicherung der Grundbedürfnisse zur nachhaltigen Verbesserung der Lebenssituation der Indigenen Bevölkerung, Nord-Argentinien Strengthening of civil society responsibility and organisation as well as securing basic needs (especially water) to sustainably improve the living conditions of the indigenous people, North Argentina Stärkung der zivilgesellschaftlichen Verantwortung und Organisation sowie Sicherung der Grundbedürfnisse zur nachhaltigen Verbesserung der Lebenssituation der Indigenen Bevölkerung, Nord-Argentinien Strengthening of civil society responsibility and organisation as well as securing basic needs (especially water) to sustainably improve the living conditions of the indigenous people, North Argentina Stärkung der zivilgesellschaftlichen Verantwortung und Organisation sowie Sicherung der Grundbedürfnisse zur nachhaltigen Verbesserung der Lebenssituation der Indigenen Bevölkerung, Nord-Argentinien Strengthening of civil society responsibility and organisation as well as securing basic needs (especially water) to sustainably improve the living conditions of the indigenous people, North Argentina
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Strategische Neuausrichtung der Arbeit der Fachstelle für Indigenenfragen der argentinischen Bischofskonferenz zum Schutz der Grundrechte und Lebensräume indigener Gemeinden und Organisationen in Argentinien Strengthening local organizational capacities for better protection of habitat and basic human rights of indigenous groups in Argentina Strategische Neuausrichtung der Arbeit der Fachstelle für Indigenenfragen der argentinischen Bischofskonferenz zum Schutz der Grundrechte und Lebensräume indigener Gemeinden und Organisationen in Argentinien Strengthening local organizational capacities for better protection of habitat and basic human rights of indigenous groups in Argentina Strategische Neuausrichtung der Arbeit der Fachstelle für Indigenenfragen der argentinischen Bischofskonferenz zum Schutz der Grundrechte und Lebensräume indigener Gemeinden und Organisationen in Argentinien Strengthening local organizational capacities for better protection of habitat and basic human rights of indigenous groups in Argentina
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Qualifizierung zur Verbesserung der Lebensbedingungen indigener Kommunen. Strengthening skills to improve the living conditions of indigenous communities. Das Projekt ermöglicht die Verbesserung der Lebensbedingungen indigener Gemeinden auf Grundlage der vorhandenen Kultur und vorhandenen Kompetenzen. Mit partizipativen Methoden werden Strategien für die Handlungsschwerpunkte Ernährungssouveränität, agrarökologische Produktion und Wiedergewinnung und Erhalt von traditionellem Wissen herausgearbeitet und insbesondere der Bereich präventive Gesundheitsversorgung gestärkt. The project enables the improvement of the living conditions of indigenous communities on the basis of the existing culture and existing competencies. Participatory methods are used to develop strategies for the priority areas of food sovereignty, agro-ecological production and the recovery and preservation of traditional knowledge, and in particular to strengthen the area of preventive health care. Das Projekt ermöglicht die Verbesserung der Lebensbedingungen indigener Gemeinden auf Grundlage der vorhandenen Kultur und vorhandenen Kompetenzen. Mit partizipativen Methoden werden Strategien für die Handlungsschwerpunkte Ernährungssouveränität, agrarökologische Produktion und Wiedergewinnung und Erhalt von traditionellem Wissen herausgearbeitet und insbesondere der Bereich präventive Gesundheitsversorgung gestärkt. The project enables the improvement of the living conditions of indigenous communities on the basis of the existing culture and existing competencies. Participatory methods are used to develop strategies for the priority areas of food sovereignty, agro-ecological production and the recovery and preservation of traditional knowledge, and in particular to strengthen the area of preventive health care.
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Unterstützung von Selbsthilfeinitiativen vulnerabler Bevölkerungsgruppen und Stärkung ökumenischer Organisationen und Netzwerke Fortführung Support of self-help initiatives of vulnerable population groups and strengthening ofecumenical organizations and networking continuation Über einen Kleinprojektefonds werden Aktivitäten von zivilgesellschaftliche Initiativen und Basisgruppen gefördert, beraten und vernetzt. Daneben soll die ökumenische Bewegung gestärkt werden, um gemeinsame Positionen als Antwort auf den voranschreitenden Fundamentalismus zu entwickeln, zu verbreiten und nach außen zu vertreten. Besonderes Augenmerk liegt gilt Frauenrechte und der Jugend. Through a small project fund, activities of civil society initiatives and grassroots groups are promoted, advised and networked. In addition, the ecumenical movement is to be strengthened in order to develop, disseminate and represent common positions in response to advancing fundamentalism. Particular attention will be paid to women's rights and youth. Über einen Kleinprojektefonds werden Aktivitäten von zivilgesellschaftliche Initiativen und Basisgruppen gefördert, beraten und vernetzt. Daneben soll die ökumenische Bewegung gestärkt werden, um gemeinsame Positionen als Antwort auf den voranschreitenden Fundamentalismus zu entwickeln, zu verbreiten und nach außen zu vertreten. Besonderes Augenmerk liegt gilt Frauenrechte und der Jugend. Through a small project fund, activities of civil society initiatives and grassroots groups are promoted, advised and networked. In addition, the ecumenical movement is to be strengthened in order to develop, disseminate and represent common positions in response to advancing fundamentalism. Particular attention will be paid to women's rights and youth.
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