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    Signature(s)

    Amount
    € 1,128,000,000
    Countries
    Sector(s)
    Egypt : € 1,128,000,000
    Transport : € 1,128,000,000
    Signature date(s)
    25/05/2021 : € 528,000,000
    17/12/2020 : € 600,000,000

    Summary sheet

    Release date
    15 May 2020
    Status
    Reference
    Signed | 17/12/2020
    20200144
    Project name
    Promoter - financial intermediary
    URBAN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE FRAMEWORK EGYPT
    NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR TUNNELS
    Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
    Total cost (Approximate amount)
    EUR 1128 million
    EUR 2256 million
    Location
    Sector(s)
    Description
    Objectives

    The project consists of a framework loan to cover urban rail schemes in cities across Egypt, in particular investments in the rehabilitation and expansion of metro and tram systems in Alexandria and Cairo.

    The aim is to finance large public transport projects in the cities of Alexandria and Cairo in Egypt, over the next 5 years. Transport in both cities is heavily reliant on road transport, resulting in high levels of pollution, traffic accidents and GHG emissions. Furthermore, the urban road network cannot cope with demand given the size of the cities, leading to widespread transport congestion and constraining economic development.

    Environmental aspects
    Procurement

    If located in the EU, the public transport investment schemes included in the project, would usually fall under Annex II of the Directive 2014/52/EU and on basis of a screening by a Competent Authority the need for an Environmental Impact Assessement (EIA) would be established. As the schemes may be a mix of rehabilitation works and track extensions, the requirements to ensure compliance with the EIB's Environmental and Social standards will be checked at allocation stage, when the scope is better defined. The promoter has to implement the schemes in compliance with the EIB's Environmental and Social Standards, requiring at least an screening of environmental and social impacts, an Environmental and Social Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan and an Environmental Management Plan. The project's relevant key documents will be published in line with the EIB's procedures.

    The promoter has to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in accordance with the EIB's Guide to Procurement. It is expected that the main works and supply contacts will be procured via open or restricted procedures with publication in the EU Official Journal.

    Under ELM Guarantee

    This operation is covered by the ELM Guarantee.

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    Disclaimer

    Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
    They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).

    Documents

    Environmental and Social Data Sheet (ESDS) - URBAN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE FRAMEWORK EGYPT
    Publication Date
    23 Jul 2020
    Document language
    Main Topic
    Lending
    Document Number
    126799432
    Document Focus
    Environmental Information
    Project Number
    20200144
    Sector(s)
    Countries
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