1. International Finance Corporation We promote sustainable private sector investment in developing countries, helping to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives. Third Workshop Dialogue Norway-WBG 26 May 2005

2. Summary of Presentation 1.Investment Projects Norwegian Firms as InvestorsNorwegian Firms as Investors Norwegian Firms Involved in Other CapacityNorwegian Firms Involved in Other Capacity Norwegian Financial Institutions as Providers of Syndicated Loans (B-Loans)Norwegian Financial Institutions as Providers of Syndicated Loans (B-Loans) 2.Technical Assistance and Advisory Services Involvement of Norwegian Firms in IFC Projects since 1956

3. Investment Projects Firms from Norway were involved in 37 committed projects with IFC, worth US$3.3 billion in TPCFirms from Norway were involved in 37 committed projects with IFC, worth US$3.3 billion in TPC As Investors (equity or loans) in 34 projectsAs Investors (equity or loans) in 34 projects Average Size of Norwegian Investor:Average Size of Norwegian Investor: US$7.8 millionUS$7.8 million First Norwegian Investment:First Norwegian Investment: Pulp and Paper (Rio Grande) in Brazil in 1971 (US$76 million TPC)Pulp and Paper (Rio Grande) in Brazil in 1971 (US$76 million TPC) Largest Norwegian Investors:Largest Norwegian Investors: Statkraft Anleg (US$25.1 million Equ.) and Eksportfinans (US$29.2 million Loan) in Hyfro-Power Generation in Nepal in 1996Statkraft Anleg (US$25.1 million Equ.) and Eksportfinans (US$29.2 million Loan) in Hyfro-Power Generation in Nepal in 1996 In some other capacity in the other projects: capital goods supplier, technical partner, etc.In some other capacity in the other projects: capital goods supplier, technical partner, etc.

4. Investment Projects Norwegian Firms have Participated in 78 Projects with IFC 3 3 16 15 Fiscal Year

5. Investment Projects Regional Distribution: IFC Region Number of Projects as Percentage Asia1232% Europe1130% Latin America and Caribbean 822% Sub-Sahara Africa 514% Middle East & North Africa 12% Grand Total 37100%

6. Investment Projects Norwegian Financial Institutions as Providers of Syndicated Loans (B Loans) Institution Number of Outstanding Participations (i) Committed Portfolio US$ million (ii) Den Norske 15 (i) As of December 31, 2004 (ii) Includes outstanding plus undisbursed amounts

7. Technical Assistance and Advisory Services (TAAS) TAAS Programs fund feasibility studies, sector studies, capacity building, advisory services on privatization, and assessments of environmental and social impacts of investment projectsTAAS Programs fund feasibility studies, sector studies, capacity building, advisory services on privatization, and assessments of environmental and social impacts of investment projects TAAS Programs are mostly funded by the international donor community, and implemented through 28 Donor Funded Operations (DFOs) managed by IFC from field offices & HQTAAS Programs are mostly funded by the international donor community, and implemented through 28 Donor Funded Operations (DFOs) managed by IFC from field offices & HQ What they Provide How they are Funded & Implemented

8. Technical Assistance and Advisory Services (TAAS) As of June 30, 2004 Norway as Donor US$ millions Regional Facilities (APDF, AMSCO, MPDF, SEDF, PEP, SEED, PBAS) 22.58 Technical Assistance Trust Funds (TATF) (i) 7.79 Environmental Facilities (CCF, EOF, SFME) 0.95 SME Initiatives (within NTF-PSI) 0.90 Foreign Investment Advisory Services (FIAS) 0.17 Total33.01

9. Belgium-IFC Relationship 1.Good- Thank you for the Continuing Donor Support 2.Channels for Dialogue ED’s OfficeED’s Office Annual ConsultationsAnnual Consultations Corporate Relations/Investment Departments/Trust Funds Departments in WashingtonCorporate Relations/Investment Departments/Trust Funds Departments in Washington Business Development Officers (BDO) in Field (Regional or Country) OfficesBusiness Development Officers (BDO) in Field (Regional or Country) Offices IFC’s Frankfurt OfficeIFC’s Frankfurt Office Suggestion? Private Sector Liaison Officer (PSLO) based in Norway?Suggestion? Private Sector Liaison Officer (PSLO) based in Norway?

10. For more info: Yves de ROSEE yderosee@ifc.orgyderosee@ifc.org + 1. 202.458.4797 yderosee@ifc.org Thank You