Water

Maximum amount of water that the new or improved treatment plant can process. This indicator reflects the total new or additional capacity of treatment plant independently of its production during operation.

Number of new connections to the water network. Only new connections resulting from a project are counted; those already connected to the network and receiving improved services through a project are not counted.

Length of collectors and sewers installed or upgraded. All sizes of sewer pipes expressed in their aggregate length in the network, irrespective of pipe diameter, comprising mains as well as reticulation pipes.

Length of water mains and distribution pipes installed/ upgraded. All sizes of pipes intended to transport water for urban water use expressed in their aggregate length in the network, irrespective of pipe diameter, comprising mains as well as reticulation

Business development services (BDS) are provided by public and private suppliers to MSMEs who use them to increase their operating efficiency and grow their businesses. BDS cover a wide range of non-financial services, e.g. training, technical assistance, advisory services, policy and advocacy support, marketing assistance, market access services, infrastructure services, promoting business linkages, support for technology and product development, etc. BDS are designed to serve individual businesses, as opposed to the larger business community. For the purpose of this indicator, business can cover: pre-seed/ seed and early-stage businesses, MSMEs/ social enterprises and cooperatives (including women and/or youth led entities)

This indicator is to measure the extent to which the offer of non financial services for entrepreneurship development has improved via the supported accelerator/incubator services/ facilities For the purpose of this indicator, business can cover: pre-seed/ seed and early-stage businesses, MSMEs/ social enterprises and cooperatives (including women and/or youth led entities)

Number of products and services that are extended by partner financial intermediaries to public/private institutions (incl. MSMEs) investing in sustainable agriculture/biodiversity/forest related projects, for the first time in new sectors/area, disaggregated by target group (public sector investments; women/ young individuals or business owners; start-up; MSMEs; social enterprises; cooperatives; etc.), by type of intermediary (banks, microfinance institutions, funds, etc.), by extended product/service (loan, guarantee, capital investment, local currency, traditional vs sustainability-related instruments and products), by served area (fragile states, outside capital, etc.)

Volume of credit lines/guarantees/capital investment extended to financial intermediaries for onward lending or provision of other financial services to public/private institutions and/or MSMEs investing in sustainable water/sanitation related projects, disaggregated by target group (public sector investments; women/ young individuals or business owners; start-up; MSMEs; social enterprises; cooperatives; etc.), by type of intermediary (banks, microfinance institutions, funds, etc.), by extended product/service (loan, guarantee, capital investment, local currency, traditional vs sustainability-related instruments and products), by served area )fragile states, outside capital, etc.) The sector of the lending/financial service provision should be specified at the project level.

Number of outstanding loans/investments (in the portfolio of the relevant financial intermediaries for indirect operations) at the end of their fiscal year and annual number of new loans/investments disbursed/made during the year.

Volume of credit lines/guarantees/capital investment extended to financial intermediaries for onward lending or provision of other financial services (e.g. savings, micro insurance) to MSMEs and individuals supported by the investment.

Amount of outstanding loans/investments in the portfolio of the Lead and Partner FI (for indirect operations) at the end of their fiscal year supported by the investment, disaggregated by type of product (loans, equity, mezzanine, sustainability-related vs. traditional instruments/products, etc.), by target group ( pre-seed, seed, early stage businesses, start-ups, MSMEs, social enterprises, cooperatives, etc.), disaggregated by sex, age, regions when relevant This indicator measures both loans and investments. For HIPSO there are families of indicators separed for loans and private equity investment. HIPSO FI 02 for loans: Value of outstanding loans in the eligible financial intermediary institution's portfolio at the end of the reporting period. HIPSO PE 07 for investments-private equity: Value of active invested capital on a cost at investment basis at the end of the reporting period

Number of new MSMEs provided with access to loans and other financial services (e.g. savings/deposit, insurance);

EU Taxonomy Indicator is defined based on the EU Taxonomy Platform on Sustainable Finance: TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP PART B – Annex: Technical Screening Criteria; March 2022 DNSH-Do No Significant Harm; (6) Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 6.9 Nature based solutions (Nbs) for flood and drought risk prevention and protection for both inland and coastal waters

EU Taxonomy Indicator is defined based on the EU Taxonomy Platform on Sustainable Finance: TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP PART B – Annex: Technical Screening Criteria; March 2022 DNSH-Do No Significant Harm; (6) Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 6.9 Nature based solutions (Nbs) for flood and drought risk prevention and protection for both inland and coastal waters

EU Taxonomy Indicator is defined based on the EU Taxonomy Platform on Sustainable Finance: TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP PART B – Annex: Technical Screening Criteria; March 2022 DNSH-Do No Significant Harm; (6) Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 6.9 Nature based solutions (Nbs) for flood and drought risk prevention and protection for both inland and coastal waters

Number of organisations trained / coached / other capacity development related support, involved in the facilitation, the undertaking or management of the investments, disaggregated by type of organisation (i.e. national authorities, Investment development bodies, regulatory agencies, sector/business associations, chamber of commerce, civil society organisations, companies, etc.), by type of strengthening provided (i.e. policy dialogue, advocacy, regulatory frameworks, capital markets, impact investment, sustainability-related opportunities, etc.), and by served area (capital/outside capital, fragile state, urban/rural, etc.)

Number of studies supported by the technical assistance associated to the financial support (guarantee / loan / equity) with a view to inform the options for investment

Number of policy dialogue events / sessions between the public and private sector in the country supported by the technical assistance associated to the financial support with the objective of improving the investment climate and the business enabling environment