Egypt: Benban Solar-06

Date Filed
23 Sep 2022
Status
Open
Phase
Dispute Resolution (DR)
Country
Egypt, Arab Republic of

Case Tracker

Eligibility
October 14, 2022-October 16, 2022
Eligibility
Assessment
October 17, 2022-March 17, 2023
Assessment
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Status as of March 17, 2023
Compliance
CURRENT Status
Mediation (DISPUTE RESOLUTION)
Status as of March 17, 2023

Complaint Overview

Complainant

Former employee

Concerns

Labor issues 

Cross-Cutting Issues
Labor

Project Information

Region
Africa
Institution
IFC/MIGA
Name & Number
Benban Solar Park Projects - 37633, 40386, 40390, 37636, 37637, 39728, 37580, 40019, 37713, 37591, 39995, 39997, 39729 (IFC) 14043, 14059, 14080, 14516, 14517, 14518, 14519, 14520, 14521, 13956, 13952, 13971 (MIGA)
Company
Benban Solar Park
Sector
Infrastructure
Department
Infrastructure
Category
B
Commitment

From IFC, $225 million. 

Synopsis

Project Overview

The Benban Solar Park is a 36-square-kilometer area composed of 32 operational energy-generating power plants operated by different companies near the village of Benban in Egypt. IFC provided a debt package of $225 million, which supports the construction of 13 of the 41 solar power plants that form the Benban Solar Park. MIGA has 12 active guarantees for projects in the Benban Solar Park.

Complaint

In September 2022, CAO received a complaint submitted by a former employee of the Health and Safety Home (H&SH, subcontractor for Benban Solar Park), citing labor issues, specifically, unjustified dismissal and non-renewal of their contract.

Action

In October 2022, CAO found the complaint eligible and conducted an assessment. During CAO’s assessment, the complainant and the Benban Solar Park representatives agreed to engage in a voluntary CAO dispute resolution process to address the issues raised in the complaint. In accordance with the CAO Policy, the case was transferred to CAO’s Dispute Resolution function.

The Assessment Report is available in English and Arabic.

Status

CAO’s dispute resolution process is ongoing.

Status as of May 29, 2024.

Case Documents

  • Complaint & Assessment

    Assessment Report
    Assessment Report
    Mar 17, 2023
    English
    Assessment Report
    Assessment Report
    Mar 17, 2023
    Arabic
    Assessment Report
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