Translated version of this PSD: Arabic
Project Description
The provision of a loan of USD 50 million to Societe Generale de Banque au Liban ("SGBL").
Project Objectives
The loan will be used to on-lend to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises ("MSMEs") in Lebanon.
Transition Impact
The EBRD loan will increase the availability of finance to micro, small and medium businesses in Lebanon, allowing greater access to finance for this largely underserved segment.
Client Information
SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUE AU LIBAN
SGBL is the 5th largest bank in Lebanon with total consolidated assets of USD 21 billion as of December 2017.
EBRD Finance Summary
USD 50,000,000.00
Total Project Cost
USD 50,000,000.00
Environmental and Social Summary
Categorised FI (ESP 2014). SGBL will be required to comply with the Bank's Performance Requirements 2, 4 and 9 and implement the EBRD's Environmental and Social Risk Management Procedures for SME and Micro Loans. The bank will also be required to submit Annual Environmental and Social Reports to the EBRD by completing the EBRD's FI Sustainability Index.
Technical Cooperation
None.
Company Contact Information
Mrs Mona Mroue
mona.mroue@socgen.com
http://www.sgbl.com.lb
Saloumeh Roundabout, Dekwaneh, SGBL building Beirut - Lebanon
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