Cleaner Production - MIF - Inter-American Development Bank

The connection between improving ecoefficiency, boosting savings and staying competitive in today’s global marketplace is becoming more apparent to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) throughout the region. Projects in this area focus on integrating cleaner production and environmental management techniques into SME business strategies. See the Cleaner Production Cluster Action Plan and Project Proposal Guidelines for more details.

Projects
Preparation:
Brazil. Technology transfer for a ecoefficient chain value management >>
Approved:
Argentina. Jun 26, 2008. Promotion Social & Environmental Responsability in SMES & Financial Institutions >>
Suriname. Aug 24, 2007. Eco-efficient Production and Waste Management Methods for Podosiri Producers >>
Peru. May 15, 2006. Industrial Waste Treatment in Shoemaking and Tanning Industry >>
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News

Sep 29, 2009. Peru ranks first in new global index on business environment for microfinance >>

Sep 24, 2009. Multilateral Investment Fund backs massive Business Training Project for Women in Peru >>

Aug 06, 2009. MIF Supports Colombian Venture Capital Fund >>

May 19, 2009. IDB fund, CAF back ratings for microfinance institutions >>

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In the Spotlight:

Interview with Daniel Shepherd, Coordinator of MIF projects in Cleaner Production.

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Key Documents:

Analysis of Financing Mechanisms for Cleaner Production in Latin American SMEs. (in Spanish)
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Best Practices in Cleaner Production.
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