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$475,000.00 (Project budget includes all project-funded activities)
Last Updated Date
Mar 16, 2026
Project Estimated Start Date
Jul 15, 2023
Project Estimated End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Project Description
The IFC Women’s Insurance Program is collaborating with the Federation of African Domestic Insurance Companies (FANAF) to launch a gender initiative aimed at promoting gender diversity and equality in the insurance industry throughout the FANAF region.
Development Results
The IFC Women’s Insurance Program is collaborating with the Federation of African Domestic Insurance Companies (FANAF) to launch a gender initiative aimed at promoting gender diversity and equality in the insurance industry throughout the FANAF region.
Indicator
Cumulative
Number of entities reporting improved performance (e.g., improvements in productivity, accountability, operations, loan terms, valuations)
0
Number of participants in workshops, training events, seminars, conferences, etc.
0
Number of participants reporting satisfied or very satisfied with workshops, trainings, seminars, conferences, etc.
null
Number of procedures/firm-level policies/practices/standards recommended for improvement or elimination
null
Number of reports (assessments, surveys, manuals, Phase I/strategic option reports, research, analytical, evaluations, etc.) completed
null
Number of workshops, training events, seminars, conferences, etc.
null
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
Based on E&S Risk Assessment for AS Projects matrix, environmental and social risks for insurance are considered low.
As part of its due diligence and as mandated by IFC's Sustainability Policy, the IFC team has screened this project to assess consistency with IFC's Performance Standards.
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