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Category of Support
Finance » Debt Finance
Finance » Equity
Donors
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
Users
Private Sector
Description

National development finance institution set up to promote economic growth and industrial development and offering funding for short term, medium term and long-term loans and Equity for South African companies and the rest of the continent.

Locations
Sub Saharan Africa
Grid Status
Both
Geography
South Africa, and the rest of SSA
Eligibility
Security, the form and nature of which will relate to a project's specific circumstances;
Compliance with international environmental standards; Shareholders are expected to make some financial contribution: the contribution of historically disadvantaged people under special circumstances may be lowered, in which case the IDC will be prepared to extend finance in excess of the owner’s contribution to the project must exhibit economic merit in terms of profitability and sustainability. The IDC does not refinance fixed assets, since our aim is to expand the industrial base.
Point of Contact
Call Centre: 086 069 3888
Email: callcentre@idc.co.za
Category of Support
Finance » Equity
Donors
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
World Bank (WB)
Users
Project Developers
Description

Helps develop public-private partnerships and private projects for infrastructure in developing countries . It provides early-stage risk capital and actively participates in the project development phase to create private infrastructure projects that are commercially viable and able to more rapidly achieve financing close. The IFC serves as a co-developer and provides expertise in critical areas, while partially funding the project's development. For Private project developers. Fund can provide up to $8 million in early stage for project expenses (Feasibility Studies, Environmental Studies, Financial Models, Negotiating terms etc.) Mainly for grid scale utility-size projects.

Locations
Sub Saharan Africa
Grid Status
Not Specified
Geography
Sub Saharan Africa
Eligibility
Project must be a PPP. Must be early stage. Generally for projects > $200 million
Point of Contact
Alain Ebobisse, E-mail: AEbobisse@ifc.org, Phone: 202-458-1850
Category of Support
Finance » Debt Finance
Finance » Equity
Finance » Guarantees
Donors
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Users
Private Sector
Description

Finances electricity generation, transmission, and distribution upgrades in developing countries, with a particular focus on natural gas and renewable energy such as solar, wind, and hydropower. Can finance projects at an early stage, lead investment rounds, mobilize additional funding through syndication programs, and work with the World Bank on an integrated series of reforms and guarantees to support a transaction.

Locations
Sub Saharan Africa
Grid Status
Both
Geography
Developing countries that are a member of IFC, and regional programs.
Eligibility
Project must have good prospects of being profitable, benefit the local economy, and meet IFC's Performance Standards. Requires detailed appraisal, and review and approval by IFC Board. IFC does not lend directly to SME's or individuals.
Point of Contact
Femi Akinrebiyo, Principal Investment Officer, Infrastructure Department, fakinrebiyo@ifc.org
Category of Support
Finance » Early Stage Risk Capital
Finance » Project Development Support
Donors
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Users
Private Sector
Public Sector
Description

Funds up to $8 million of a project’s expenses at an early stage of development, to bring it from an idea to financial close. Funded activities can include: feasibility studies, Environmental & Social studies, managing stakeholder relationships, financial modeling, negotiating financing and legal documents, selecting project participants, and sourcing equity and debt financing. Not grant funding, and may include follow-on investments.

Locations
Sub Saharan Africa
Grid Status
On-Grid
Geography
Developing countries that are a member of IFC, and regional programs.
Eligibility
Sponsor has secured preliminary support and authorization for the project from the government or other clients, and has conducted assessments showing that the project is economically viable.
Point of Contact
Oliver Behrend
Acting Head, IFC InfraVentures
E-mail: OBehrend@ifc.org
Category of Support
Finance » Debt Finance
Finance » Guarantees
Donors
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Users
Public Sector
Description

Offers local governments and creditworthy State-Owned Enterprises the opportunity to finance public infrastructure projects without sovereign guarantees. Also helps mobilize domestic resources, by e.g. using partial guarantee instruments. Primarily water and waste water, but also includes power, district heating, and gas transmission and distribution.

Locations
Sub Saharan Africa
Grid Status
Both
Geography
Developing countries that are a member of IFC, and regional programs.
Eligibility
Creditworthy municipal and regional governments, and their service entities; selected nationally-owned infrastructure enterprises; banks and financial institutions that finance subnational infrastructure; PPPs that provide subnational infrastructure.
Point of Contact
Elena Bourganskaia
Global Head of Sub-National Finance
Email: Ebourganskaia@ifc.org