Project Description
Provision of a senior loan of up USD 3.0 million equivalent to Humo, of which up USD 2.25m equivalent is to be provided by the EBRD and up USD 0.75m to be provided by the GCF under the GCF-Green Economy Financing Facility Regional Framework (GCF-GEFF Programme in Tajikistan II).
Project Objectives
The proposed operation complies with the GCF GEFF Regional Framework criteria. This is the third loan under the Framework to Humo which follows the successful utilisation of the "pilot" loan signed in 2019 and the second facility in 2022. Proceeds of the loan will be allocated to climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies. The transaction will support further expansion of Humo's product offerings with green lending products, in a gender responsive way.
Transition Impact
ETI score: 90
The project contributes to the objectives of the GCF-GEFF Regional Framework, and in particular of the GCF-GEFF Tajikistan II, supporting the Green transition impact quality in line with the GET transition impact rating methodology, with 100% of the use of proceeds allocated to GET activities. The project will contribute to the Programme's objective of providing support to building a green economy in Tajikistan by facilitating accelerated market penetration of climate technologies, particularly focusing on promotion of climate resilience and resource efficiency technologies applicable to the agricultural sector and rural areas.
Humo will commit to developing and implementing a green transition plan. Within two years from signing, Humo will aim to submit to the EBRD a transition plan, which will set out time-bound targets, actions and plan to improve its business practices in relation to climate change and align financial flows with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
At the GCF GEFF Tajikistan II Programme level, a green policy engagement component is included. The key activities and deliverables of the policy dialogue is institutional reform in the financial sector in Tajikistan, to be achieved by supporting the National Bank of Tajikistan in adoption of a regulation aimed at addressing climate risk, primarily through voluntary disclosures.
Client Information
HUMO MICROCREDIT DEPOSIT ORGANISATION CJSC
CJSC Microcredit Deposit Organisation "HUMO" (Humo) provides a full range of banking services- deposits, lending, payments, and money transfers, serving the lower segment of the MSME clients with a focus on retail and agri lending. As of end-March 2023, Humo was the 2nd largest MFI in Tajikistan by assets (USD 108m) and by loan portfolio (USD 92m).
EBRD Finance Summary
USD 2,250,000.00
Total Project Cost
USD 3,000,000.00
A senior unsecured loan of up USD 3m equivalent in two equal tranches of the equivalent of USD 1.5m each. 75 per cent of each tranche will be financed from EBRD sources in the synthetic local currency; the remaining 25 per cent of each tranche will be financed by Green Climate Fund (GCF) in US dollars.
Additionality
Financing structure: EBRD offers a tenor which is above the market average and is necessary to structure the project. EBRD offers local currency financing on terms not readily available on the market.
Innovative financing structures and/or instruments: EBRD offers an innovative green finance instrument that integrates aspects such as climate and environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and/or climate and ESG risk considerations into the financing structure.
Standard-setting: Client seeks EBRD expertise on higher inclusion and gender standards and/or equal opportunities action plans.
Environmental and Social Summary
Category FI (2019 ESP). Humo is an existing client of the Bank and its environmental and social (E&S) performance has been satisfactory to date as evidenced by annual reporting on environmental and social matters. In the context of this new transaction, Humo will be required to continue to comply with Performance Requirements 2, 4 and 9, and to apply EBRD's E&S Risk Management Procedures for Micro, SME and Corporate loans. Humo will continue to provide annual E&S reporting to the Bank on compliance with the applicable PRs and any other material E&S matters arising during the year.
Technical Cooperation and Grant Financing
Technical Cooperation (TC): Humo will continue to benefit from a programme-level TC package funded by the GCF, Republic of Korea and Republic of Austria. The objective of the TC is to assist PFI with capacity building, implementation and monitoring of the programme, including in regards to gender additionality. Funding source: GCF, Republic of Austria, Republic of Korea and other donors.
Climate risk and transition planning TC
The project will be additionally supported by a separate TC assignment focused on climate risk and the development and implementation of a transition plan which aims at the alignment of PFI operations with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, funded by the EBRD Shareholder Special Fund.
Blended Concessional Finance:
I. Grant equivalent of concessional funding in the amount of up to USD 0.06m will be utilised to increase the appetite of PFIs to participate in the Programme and direct their resources for developing this product to address the underserved market segment. The GCF's margin and front-end-fee will be discounted at 80 per cent of the EBRD's in order to support the GEFF's overall pricing. Source: GCF
II. Investment incentives will be provided to help stimulate the demand for incipient or high performing technologies in the context of Tajikistan. Incentives will exclusively be provided to sub-borrowers along the agricultural value chains. Amount: up to USD 0.33m (may be increased to up to USD 0.396m upon availability of donor funding). Source: SSF
Company Contact Information
Azamzhon Abbasov
AbbasovA@humo.tj
+992 (44) 640-55-44
https://www.humo.tj/
148/1 N. Qaraboev Str., 734061, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan
PSD last updated
28 Jul 2023
Understanding Transition
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Independent Project Accountability Mechanism (IPAM)
If efforts to address environmental, social or public disclosure concerns with the Client or the Bank are unsuccessful (e.g. through the Client’s Project-level grievance mechanism or through direct engagement with Bank management), individuals and organisations may seek to address their concerns through the EBRD’s Independent Project Accountability Mechanism (IPAM).
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