IFC delegation addresses government concerns over GMR airport deal
18 Jun 2012, 2:17 PM
Minivan News
A delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank group and the largest global institution focused on private sector in developing countries – met with senior government officials last week to address concerns over the concession agreement with Indian infrastructure giant GMR to develop the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (INIA).
Local daily Haveeru reported that the IFC delegation comprised of the country manager to the Maldives, the technical team of the airport development project evaluation committee and its legal team. The delegation reportedly provided information requested by the government regarding the evaluation of the agreement with GMR.
“The government’s main concern is the deduction of the fuel concession fee which includes airport development charge and insurance surcharge by GMR, payable to Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). In addition, the government also raises its concern over the restricted opportunities for Maldivians in the development plan of the airport,” the newspaper reported.
According to IFC, the key objectives of the institution in its role as lead advisor to the government in the structuring and awarding of the 25-year concession agreement were:
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