Nepal : Global IME Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Project

Nonsovereign Project | 56302-001

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Oli, Nikunj
    Private Sector Operations Department
    Request for information
  • Approval Date
    29 November 2023
  • Country/Economy
    Nepal
  • Sector
    • Finance
Project Name Global IME Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Project
Project Number 56302-001
Borrower / Company Global IME Bank Limited
Country / Economy Nepal
Location Nation-wide
Type or Modality of Assistance
0936 Grant Asian Development Fund USD 1.30 million Proposed
4397 Loan Ordinary capital resources USD 20.00 million Approved
7821 Guarantee Asian Development Fund USD 1.00 million Approved
CF117 B-Loan / CFS Commercial Lenders USD 10.00 million Approved
Operational Priorities OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities
OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality
OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability
Sector / Subsector

Finance / Small and medium enterprise finance and leasing

Gender Gender equity theme
Responsible ADB Department Private Sector Operations Department
Responsible ADB Division Private Sector Financial Institutions Division
Responsible ADB Officer Oli, Nikunj
Project Sponsor(s)
Objectives and Scope
Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Safeguard Categories
Environment FI
Involuntary Resettlement FI-C
Indigenous Peoples FI-C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
Timetable for assistance design, processing and implementation
Concept Clearance -
Credit Committee Meeting -
Approval 29 Nov 2023
Last PDS Update 29 Nov 2023

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