IFC INVESTMENT OVERVIEW Darlington Akaiso
IFC OVERVIEW IFC is the member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector Founded in 1956 with 184 member countries Largest multilateral source of loan/equity financing in Emerging Markets Over $97 Billion Invested Since 1956. AAA-rated by S&P and Moody s Equity, quasi-equity, loans, risk management and local currency products Promoter of environmental, social, and corporate governance standards Holds equity in over 756 companies worldwide across the following sectors: - Agriculture - Financial Markets - Manufacturing Service - Health & Education - Infrastructure - Oil, Gas and Mining - Telecoms, Media & Technology 2
IFC WHAT WE DO CLIENT SOLUTIONS INVESMENT SERVICES: Loans Equity products Syndicated loans Trade finance Guarantees and securitized products Risk management products Local currency financing ADVISORY SERVICES Financial sector Investment climate Public-private partnerships Agribusiness Energy and resource efficiency ASSET MANAGEMENT IFC ASSET MGT. COMPANY Wholly-owned subsidiary of IFC founded in 2009 Invests third-party capital in a private equity format Allows outside equity investors to benefit from IFC s expertise in achieving strong equity returns as well as development impact 3
TELECOM, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY The World Bank and IFC Work Together World Bank TMT Policy Team IFC TMT Team Works with Governments to facilitate: Investment climate policies Legal and regulatory policies Media best practice guidelines Selective PPPs Works with Private Companies to ensure: Sound Economic fundamentals Sufficient Financial Strength Sensitivity to the Community Profitable Investments 4
IFC FOCUS AREAS IN TELECOMS, MEDIA, AND TECHNOLOGY Asia and the Pacific BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT We work with companies to increase broadband connectivity, focusing on areas with more potential for sustainable and inclusive development impact Infrastructure Sharing We support telecoms infrastructure sharing as a way to reduce companies costs, create stronger competition, and minimize environmental impact MOBILE @ FRONTIER IFC helps mobile operators expand networks and upgrade services to reach all areas and population groups, especially in challenging environments. FINTECH IFC supports the development of new technologies that contribute to greater access to financial services.
IFC FINANCING IN TMT Telecoms Media Technology Satellite Infrastructure Data Centers Submarine Cable Applications e/m Payment Systems Wireless/Cellular Content Information Security Fiber Backbones Incubators IT Services Broadband Hardware/Devices Managed Services Towers MVNO's Cross Cutting Venture Investments Greenfield Projects to Corporate Expansions
IFC s Investment Process Concept Review Appraisal/Due Diligence IFC mgmt approval & Disclosure Commitment and Disbursement Portfolio Management Client needs determined Assessment of project s impacts and development contributions Policy Committee approval Mandate letter ID & initial assessment of business, technical, legal & enviro/social opps and risks Appraisal Complete analysis of opps and risks Negotiation and agreement of principal terms IFC mgmt approval Disclosure of environment al and social information Opportunity for public comment Drafting & negotiation of legal documents Board approval Signing of legal documents Disbursement Annual & quarterly review of operational & financial performance Processing of waivers & amendments Board representation (if applicable) B-loan & parallel loan administration We Agree on a Specific Timeline to Meet Client s Needs
More information IFC Offices in Asia and the Pacific (Country Manager/Head of Office) Regional Director Investment Officers