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Environmental & Social Review Summary

Project Number

29138

Company Name

COLOMBIA MOVIL S A E S P

Date ESRS Disclosed

May 7, 2010

Country

Colombia

Region

Latin America and the Caribbean

Last Updated Date

Nov 30, 2016

Environmental Category

B - Limited

Status

Completed

Previous Events

Approved : Jun 18, 2010
Signed : Jun 25, 2010
Invested : May 24, 2011

Sector

Mobile Telephony

Industry

Telecommunications and Technology

Department

TMT, Venture Capital & Funds

Project Description

The Project consists of the upgrade and expansion of the communications networks of Tigo in Colombia, with 50% plus 1 share owned by Millicom Spain, wholly owned by Millicom International Cellular S.A. (with which IFC has worked in numerous countries) and the remainder owned by Colombian public utility companies EPM Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. UNE S.A. E.S.P. and Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá, ETB S.A. E.S.P. The total Project cost is estimated at $197.6 million, mainly for capital expenditures.

Overview of IFC's Scope of Review

The review of this project consisted of a visit by IFC staff to the project site, to meet with and interview management of Colombia Móvil S.A. ESP (“Tigo” or the “Company”) and to have a first-hand look at operational activities. IFC staff also appraised technical, environmental and social information submitted by Tigo, including organizational charts, human resource procedures, risk tables, management report, employee survey results, recruitment flowcharts, ethics code, and an installation checklist including environmental and social issues.

E & S Project Categorization and Applicable Standard

Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures

Stakeholder Engagement