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Summary of Investment Information

Project Number

52785

Company Name

CORIS BANK INTERNATIONAL SENEGAL

Date SPI Disclosed

May 26, 2026

Country

Senegal

Region

Africa

Projected Board Date

Jun 24, 2026

Environmental Category

FI-2 - Limited

Status

Pending Approval

Last Updated Date

May 26, 2026

Department

CF3WA - Regional Industry - FIG Africa/FIG West Africa

Industry

Financial Markets

Sector

Commercial Banking - General

Additional Project Attributes

Blended Finance

Project Description

The Project consists of an unsecured senior loan of up to US$25 million equivalent in EUR with a maturity of up to 5 years, including up to 12 months grace period. IFC’s own account (“O/A”) will provide US$10 million, while the remaining US$15 million will be mobilized from other lenders. The financing will be extended to Coris Bank International Senegal with the objective of providing the Bank with stable long-term funding to scale up lending to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Senegal. At least 25% of the proceeds will be earmarked for women-owned or women-led MSMEs (WSMEs), thereby promoting inclusive access to finance.

Subject to further approvals, the Project will be processed under the MSME Finance Platform (the Platform), which is supported by a pooled first-loss guarantee provided by the International Development Association Private Sector Window Blended Finance Facility (IDA20-PSW BFF), allocated to the SME Envelope under the Platform.

Sponsor / Cost / Location

IFC's loan to the financial institution described in this SII is targeted for on-lending to the following sector(s):

Product Type	Use of Proceeds
Syndications	Loans to MSME (mix of Micro and SME)
Straight Senior Loan	Loans to MSME (mix of Micro and SME)
Guarantee	Loans to MSME (mix of Micro and SME)

IFC's Definitions of Targeted Sectors can be found here.

Development Impact

The most significant expected Project-level outcome is the increase in access to finance for MSMEs, including WMSMEs in Senegal. This will help address the large MSME finance gap in Senegal valued at US$1.5 billion, equivalent to over 7% of GDP. Beyond the Project-level outcome, IFC anticipates that the Project, together with other projects with CBI subsidiaries in the region, will promote greater market competitiveness in MSME lending across the financial sector via demonstration and replication effects.

IFC’s additionality through this Project is both financial and non-financial. Financial additionality takes the form of (i) medium-term funding, which is not readily in the market and (ii) resource mobilization through IFC’s role in helping secure additional third-party funds. Non-financial additionality is based on strengthening environmental and social (E&S) risk management standards.

Indicator	Metrics	Comments	Calendar Year 2022	Calendar Year 2023	Calendar Year 2024
Volume of outstanding social finance to MSMEs	USD M		Not Available	Not Available	Not Available

E&S Category Rationale / Risks and Mitigation

The proposed investment consists of a senior loan to support access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), primarily in trade/commerce, business services, transport, construction, and public works.
E&S risks and impacts associated with the supported MSME activities are considered limited and readily addressed through mitigation measures. The overall portfolio risk is considered medium. Therefore, the project has been categorized as FI-2 in accordance with IFC’s Sustainability Policy. Key E&S risks and impacts for this project are derived from the Bank’s capacity to identify and manage the potential environmental and social risks associated with its lending activities to MSME clients. These E&S risks and impacts associated with the supported activities typically include occupational health and safety, pollution prevention, waste and wastewater management, and labor and working conditions issues, among others, which are readily addressed through mitigation measures. Applicable E&S requirements include the IFC Exclusion List and national E&S laws and regulations in Senegal, as well as screening against IFC Performance Standards PS2 and PS6. The Project will not support coal or coal-related activities, non-RSPO palm oil, upstream oil and gas, mining, or higher-risk transactions that may include: (a) involuntary resettlement; (b) risks of adverse impacts on Indigenous Peoples; (c) significant risks to or impacts on the environment, community health and safety, biodiversity, or cultural heritage; (d) retrenchment; or (e) significant occupational health and safety risks. The Bank will also be required to meet Life & Fire Safety requirements and the requirements of IFC’s Performance Standard 2 on Labor and Working Conditions. The Bank's HR policies and practices are generally in line with IFC's Performance Standard 2 on Labor and Working Conditions.

CBI Senegal has an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) derived from Coris Group. The ESMS outlines procedures for identifying and assessing E&S risks within the credit review process, including screening, categorization, due diligence, and monitoring, supported by dedicated templates and tools. The Bank has an assigned E&S officer responsible for ESMS oversight and E&S due diligence. However, at the time of IFC appraisal, the ESMS had not yet been formally implemented. As part of this project, CBI Senegal will be required to: i) enhance the ESMS by strengthening supply chain risk management for the Bank’s agri-clients; ii) implement the ESMS across its operations in Senegal; and iii) strengthen E&S capacity by providing E&S training to relevant staff. The Bank also has a dedicated HR team and established HR policies and manuals generally aligned with IFC PS2. The Bank is required to enhance its Human Resources (HR) policies by adopting a standalone Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) policy, along with a grievance mechanism capable of handling SEAH-related complaints.

S.no	Title	Anticipated Completion Date
1	Enhance ESMS	09/25/2026
2	Implement ESMS	03/31/2027
3	Develop an E&S training program	06/30/2026
4	Implement the E&S training	01/31/2027
5	Strengthen HR policies and procedures in line with IFC PS2	03/31/2027

Contacts

For Inquiries About the Project, Contact

Coris Bank International Senegal
Khalifa Ababacar DIAO
Treasury Officer
+221 78 711 62 97
kdiao@coris-bank.com
Fax : +221 33 823 88 88
https://senegal.coris.bank/

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