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Approval also covers Phase 1 with a US$385.83 million equivalent IDA envelope distributed as credits to Cameroon and Congo and grants to the Central African Republic, CEMAC, and COMIFAC. Directors highlight strategic alignment with the Global Challenge Program on forests for development, climate and biodiversity, potential for jobs and value-chain strengthening, and the role of community engagement and third-party monitoring, while noting fragility risks and the need to strengthen governance, implementation capacity, and gender inclusion.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nCameroon, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC), the Central African Forests Commission (COMIFAC)  \nSustainable Congo Basin Forest Economies Program as Phase 1 Under the Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach (MPA)  \nChair Summary*  \nMarch 31, 2026  \nThe Executive Directors approved the IBRD and IDA financing envelope of US$1.02 billion equivalent (comprised of IBRD US$80.00 million equivalent and IDA US$935.83 million equivalent) for the Sustainable Congo Basin Forest Economies Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) . The Directors also approved Phase 1 of the Program with a total IDA envelope of US$385.83 million equivalent as follows: (a) a credit in the amount of (i) EUR 164.30 million (US$193.83 million equivalent) to the Republic of Cameroon; (ii) EUR 100.50 million (US$120.00 million equivalent) to the Republic of Congo; and (b) a grant in the amount of (i) SDR 43.50 million (US$60.00 million equivalent) to the Central African Republic; (ii) SDR 4.40 million (US$6.00 million equivalent) to the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC); and (iii) SDR 4.40 million (US$6.00 million equivalent) to the Central African Forests Commission (COMIFAC) on the terms and conditions set out in the President’s Memorandum.  \nDirectors supported the Program, noting its strategic relevance as the first operation under the“Global Challenge Program – Forests for Development, Climate and Biodiversity”, addressing the defining challenges of climate change and forest loss in the world's second largest tropical forest. Directors welcomed the Program's potential to generate quality jobs and strengthen forest value chains, helping to increase the income and climate resilience of rural populations in some of the region's poorest areas. They affirmed the global environmental benefits of this high-risk and highreward operation. They also underscored the importance of community engagement and thirdparty monitoring.  \nDirectors acknowledged challenges posed by fragility and conflict dynamics in participating countries and appreciated the multi-layered risk mitigation mechanisms at national and regional levels. They stressed the need to reinforce the program’s governance, strengthen implementation capacity at regional level and manage risks, particularly environmental and social risks. They encouraged the Bank to ensure gender inclusion across the implementation of project components.  \nDirectors underscored the impact of sustainable forest economies on jobs, income, and improved livelihoods. They also highlighted the importance of the One World Bank Group approach. They emphasized the need for strong collaboration and cooperation with partners working in these countries, including CEMAC, COMIFAC, and the broader network of regional and international actors engaged in Congo Basin Forest conservation and sustainable development.  \n*This Summary is not an approved record.","cbCaiqrYvbushYMZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqrYvbushYMZ","pdf",96060,1,"English","en",105,"# Program financing and approvals\n## Phase 1 allocations to participating entities\n# Strategic relevance and expected benefits\n## Jobs, value chains, and rural resilience\n# Safeguards, risks, and implementation priorities\n## Governance, capacity, monitoring, and gender inclusion","[{\"question\":\"What financing envelope and program approval were presented in the Chair Summary?\",\"answer\":\"The Executive Directors approved a US$1.02 billion equivalent envelope for the Sustainable Congo Basin Forest Economies MPA and approved Phase 1 with a total IDA envelope of US$385.83 million 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