PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Investment Information

Project Number

47180

Company Name

SHANGHAI FOSUN PHARMACEUTICAL (GROUP) CO., LTD.

Date SPI Disclosed

Jun 6, 2023

Country

Africa Region

Region

Africa

Projected Board Date

Apr 28, 2023

Environmental Category

B - Limited

Status

Active

Last Updated Date

Oct 25, 2025

Department

Regional Industry - MAS Asia & Pac

Industry

other

Previous Events

Approved : Apr 28, 2023
Signed : Jun 5, 2023
Invested : May 30, 2024

Sector

other

Project Description

Tridem Pharma SAS (“Tridem”), together with Guilin Pharma, are planning to expand their pharmaceutical production capacity and distribution capabilities in French-speaking Africa through the construction of a regional pharmaceutical distribution hub in Cote d’Ivoire and the greenfield construction of a local drug manufacturing facility in Cote d’Ivoire (the “Project”). The manufacturing facility in Cote d’Ivoire will primarily be used to manufacture life-saving anti-malaria drugs. The proposed IFC investment comprises of two A loans to the local subsidiaries of Tridem and Guilin Pharma for the implementation of the Project.

Tridem is a French pharmaceutical distribution company with a substantial presence in Africa, which offers distribution solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturers, including regulatory affairs and licensing, promotion, distribution. Guilin Pharma is a Chinese pharmaceutical company and a leading producer of anti-malarial products, with its products being made available in over 80 countries globally.

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