601115 - Cities Platform

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Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

601115

Primary Business Area

Infrastructure and Natural Resources

Disclosure Date

Apr 1, 2016

Country

Turkiye

Region

Central Asia and Turkiye

IFC Approval Date

Aug 3, 2015

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$2,050,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Oct 1, 2021

Project Estimated End Date

Jun 30, 2018

Project Description

Cities in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) face enormous infrastructure challenges as a result from rapid urbanization and the aging of municipal infrastructure currently in place. Cities are a major contributor to both a country's economic well-being, but also a significant source of Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The ECA Cities Platform will support cities to develop a larger pool of implementable and bankable high impact projects that will help cities to become more competitive and sustainable.

The project aims to move cities from ad-hoc development of individual projects to the adoption of a more strategic approach to urban planning and infrastructure project development. Currently, many projects developed by cities are not fit for international financing by banks and fail to attract private sector investments. IFC will support selected cities throughout project planning and development and jointly develop at least six urban infrastructure projects in the areas of water and wastewater, public transport, district heating or solid waste treatment that will be appropriate for further financing and/or the development of public private partnerships.

Development Results

By supporting cities to upgrade and expand their infrastructure and services, IFC will generate a high development impact on several dimensions and improve citizens general well-being. ECA Cities Platform will improve access to infrastructure services, such as public transport; lower costs of business and increase operational efficiency, thereby generating financial savings for cities. Citizens will also benefit from sustainable infrastructures contribution to job creation and economic growth. Projects developed through this program will also aim to reduce GHG emissions and other pollutants.

Indicator	Calendar Year 2020 Results	Cumulative Results as of 2020
Number of participants reporting satisfied or very satisfied with workshops, trainings, seminars, conferences, etc.	Not Available	31
Number of workshops, training events, seminars, conferences, etc.	Not Available	13
Number of entities receiving in-depth advisory services	Not Available	14
Number of publications published/translated/adapted	Not Available	0
Number of reports (assessments, surveys, manuals, Phase I/strategic option reports, research, analytical, evaluations, etc.) completed	Not Available	28
Number of entities accessing investment/financing	Not Available	4

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation

Performance Standard	Description and Potential Impact	Mitigation
PS 1. Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts	As part of its Due Diligence, and as mandated by IFC's Sustainability Policy, IFC team has screened this project to assess consistency with IFC's Performance Standards. The principles of the relevant Performance Standards have been applied to the project design. Environmental and social risks will continue to be reviewed throughout the life-cycle of the project.	IFC's advice will be provided in a manner consistent with the principles of the relevant Performance Standards. The IFC team will assist the client, as the final decision maker, in gaining a good understanding of IFC's Performance Standards and will provide recommendations for appropriate mitigation measures whenever warranted.
PS 4. Community Health, Safety and Security	As part of its Due Diligence, and as mandated by IFC's Sustainability Policy, IFC team has screened this project to assess consistency with IFC's Performance Standards. The principles of the relevant Performance Standards have been applied to the project design. Environmental and social risks will continue to be reviewed throughout the life-cycle of the project.	IFC's advice will be provided in a manner consistent with the principles of the relevant Performance Standards. The IFC team will assist the client, as the final decision maker, in gaining a good understanding of IFC's Performance Standards and will provide recommendations for appropriate mitigation measures whenever warranted.
PS 3. Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention	As part of its Due Diligence, and as mandated by IFC's Sustainability Policy, IFC team has screened this project to assess consistency with IFC's Performance Standards. The principles of the relevant Performance Standards have been applied to the project design. Environmental and social risks will continue to be reviewed throughout the life-cycle of the project.	IFC's advice will be provided in a manner consistent with the principles of the relevant Performance Standards. The IFC team will assist the client, as the final decision maker, in gaining a good understanding of IFC's Performance Standards and will provide recommendations for appropriate mitigation measures whenever warranted.
PS 2. Labor and Working Conditions	As part of its Due Diligence, and as mandated by IFC's Sustainability Policy, IFC team has screened this project to assess consistency with IFC's Performance Standards. The principles of the relevant Performance Standards have been applied to the project design. Environmental and social risks will continue to be reviewed throughout the life-cycle of the project.	IFC's advice will be provided in a manner consistent with the principles of the relevant Performance Standards. The IFC team will assist the client, as the final decision maker, in gaining a good understanding of IFC's Performance Standards and will provide recommendations for appropriate mitigation measures whenever warranted.

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