https://www.iadb.org Filter projects https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1125 The objective of this project is to expand access to credit and other financial services for small producers, micro and small enterprises and rural communities in Bolivia. The purpose is to provide CIDRE with additional funding to expand and strengthen its loan portfolio in its regions of activity (Cochabamba, North Potosi, Oruro, Santa Cruz, Valles Alto, Bajo and Tarija) and in the sectors where it operates. Project funding will also support CIDRE's transition to become a regulated microfinance institution under the supervision of the Bolivian Financial Superintendency (Superintendencia de Bancos y Entidades Financieras, or SBEF). BO-L1125 Rural Productive Credit and Microsavings in Bolivia The objective of this project is to expand access to credit and other financial services for small producers, micro and small enterprises and rural communities in Bolivia. The purpose is to provide CIDRE with additional funding to expand and strengthen its loan portfolio in its regions of activity (Cochabamba, North Potosi, Oruro, Santa Cruz, Valles Alto, Bajo and Tarija) and in the sectors where it operates. Project funding will also support CIDRE's transition to become a regulated microfinance institution under the supervision of the Bolivian Financial Superintendency (Superintendencia de Bancos y Entidades Financieras, or SBEF). Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1037 The goal of the project is the effective regulation and supervison of all the financial institutions. The especific objective is to design a training and verification of regulatory conditions model for the rural NGOs so that they can upscale in the short term. BO-M1037 Adaptation of Microfinance NGOs to New Regulatory Framework The goal of the project is the effective regulation and supervison of all the financial institutions. The especific objective is to design a training and verification of regulatory conditions model for the rural NGOs so that they can upscale in the short term. Technical Cooperation Bolivia FINANCIAL MARKETS 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1038 The objective of this project is to expand access to credit and other financial services for small producers, micro and small enterprises and rural communities in Bolivia. The purpose is to provide CIDRE with additional funding to expand and strengthen its loan portfolio in its regions of activity (Cochabamba, North Potosi, Oruro, Santa Cruz, Valles Alto, Bajo and Tarija) and in the sectors where it operates. Project funding will also support CIDRE's transition to become a regulated microfinance institution under the supervision of the Bolivian Financial Superintendency (Superintendencia de Bancos y Entidades Financieras, or SBEF). BO-M1038 Rural Productive Credit and Microsavings in Bolivia The objective of this project is to expand access to credit and other financial services for small producers, micro and small enterprises and rural communities in Bolivia. The purpose is to provide CIDRE with additional funding to expand and strengthen its loan portfolio in its regions of activity (Cochabamba, North Potosi, Oruro, Santa Cruz, Valles Alto, Bajo and Tarija) and in the sectors where it operates. Project funding will also support CIDRE's transition to become a regulated microfinance institution under the supervision of the Bolivian Financial Superintendency (Superintendencia de Bancos y Entidades Financieras, or SBEF). Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1033 The project consists of an A/B Loan to Banco Agricola. The IDB A Loan of US$20 million will provide the bank with medium-term financing to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Terms for the B Loan would be defined depending on market conditions at the time of a B Lender participation. The project will encourage medium-term lending to MSMEs, which is a strategic sector to foster sustained economic growth in El Salvador. ES-L1033 Banco Agricola Lending Facility The project consists of an A/B Loan to Banco Agricola. The IDB A Loan of US$20 million will provide the bank with medium-term financing to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Terms for the B Loan would be defined depending on market conditions at the time of a B Lender participation. The project will encourage medium-term lending to MSMEs, which is a strategic sector to foster sustained economic growth in El Salvador. Loan Operation El Salvador FINANCIAL MARKETS 24-Jun-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1040 To improve supply of public education. HA-L1040 Support to Reconstruction of Education Infrastructure To improve supply of public education. Grant Financing Product Haiti EDUCATION 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1031 To support the country in the reduction of losses due to disasters through investments in prevention and mitigation, as well as in setting up institutional systems for disaster risk management. HO-L1031 Disaster Risk Prevention and Mitigation Project To support the country in the reduction of losses due to disasters through investments in prevention and mitigation, as well as in setting up institutional systems for disaster risk management. Loan Operation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1033 The general objective of the program is sustainable improvement of the conditions of carriage of cargo and passengers in the agricultural corridor. The specific objectives are (i) reducing operating costs and travel times, (ii) to increase regional integration of the country through improvements in accessibility, and (iii) improving the living conditions of the population of the areas within area of influence of the project. To achieve these objectives, the program is structured with the following components: (i) management, studies and supervision, (ii) rehabilitation and paving of the corridor between agricultural and Gualaco Puerto Castilla (approximately 180 kms.) Including rehabilitation of bridges and their safety Road, (iii) support the capabilities and management tools and (iv) routine maintenance by micro keeping with indigenous residents of the area. The broker communicates agricultural Tegucigalpa, the capital with the Department of Olancho and the Atlantic Honduras. HO-L1033 Agricultural Corridor Road Program (Tegucigalpa - Puerto Castilla) The general objective of the program is sustainable improvement of the conditions of carriage of cargo and passengers in the agricultural corridor. The specific objectives are (i) reducing operating costs and travel times, (ii) to increase regional integration of the country through improvements in accessibility, and (iii) improving the living conditions of the population of the areas within area of influence of the project. To achieve these objectives, the program is structured with the following components: (i) management, studies and supervision, (ii) rehabilitation and paving of the corridor between agricultural and Gualaco Puerto Castilla (approximately 180 kms.) Including rehabilitation of bridges and their safety Road, (iii) support the capabilities and management tools and (iv) routine maintenance by micro keeping with indigenous residents of the area. The broker communicates agricultural Tegucigalpa, the capital with the Department of Olancho and the Atlantic Honduras. Loan Operation Honduras TRANSPORT 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-X1013 Generate the conditions for efficient and effective natural disaster risk management, in order to reduce the potential negative economic impacts of catastrophic events HO-X1013 Integrated Disaster Risk Management Program Generate the conditions for efficient and effective natural disaster risk management, in order to reduce the potential negative economic impacts of catastrophic events Container Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-Jun-2009 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1068 This technical cooperation intends to establish a strategy based on the development of an efficient road network that will allow the poorest communities with productive potential, to have more access to cheaper food and the possibility to market its agribusiness production which would result in the improvement of standards of living. PN-T1068 Panama Rural Roads Program This technical cooperation intends to establish a strategy based on the development of an efficient road network that will allow the poorest communities with productive potential, to have more access to cheaper food and the possibility to market its agribusiness production which would result in the improvement of standards of living. Technical Cooperation Panama TRANSPORT 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1013 The project's objective is to contribute to the improvement of living standards of 5.000 families producing Stevia, through the strengthening of the supply chain of Stevia, which will in turn secure the quantity and quality of supply demanded by the industrial sector. PR-M1013 Competitiveness Improvement of Stevia Chain The project's objective is to contribute to the improvement of living standards of 5.000 families producing Stevia, through the strengthening of the supply chain of Stevia, which will in turn secure the quantity and quality of supply demanded by the industrial sector. Technical Cooperation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1150 The general objective is to promote the use of microinsurance as a mean of protection of the assets and life of the underserved population. The specific objective is to develop a market penetration model inclusive of the needs of the population at the base of the pyramid as well as of those of the cream of the microentrepreneurial sector and that comprises the definition of products, channels of distribution and training. RG-M1150 Development of Microinsurance in Latin America The general objective is to promote the use of microinsurance as a mean of protection of the assets and life of the underserved population. The specific objective is to develop a market penetration model inclusive of the needs of the population at the base of the pyramid as well as of those of the cream of the microentrepreneurial sector and that comprises the definition of products, channels of distribution and training. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1050 The objective of the Program is to support the preparation of technical studies and interventions that would provide the framework for the establishment and operation of the Paranam Industrial and Commercial Park (PICP) and allow urban organization of the support disticts. These technical studies would be instrumental for the execution of a series of interventions aimed at creating a more business-enabling environment, decentralizing commercial and industrial activity, and develop a share understanding and vision among stakeholders assessing the linkages between priorities such as quality of life, housing, economic growth, transport, jobs, and the environment. SU-T1050 Paranam Industrial and Commercial Park The objective of the Program is to support the preparation of technical studies and interventions that would provide the framework for the establishment and operation of the Paranam Industrial and Commercial Park (PICP) and allow urban organization of the support disticts. These technical studies would be instrumental for the execution of a series of interventions aimed at creating a more business-enabling environment, decentralizing commercial and industrial activity, and develop a share understanding and vision among stakeholders assessing the linkages between priorities such as quality of life, housing, economic growth, transport, jobs, and the environment. Technical Cooperation Suriname URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1055 The objective of the transaction is to promote trade finance activities in the country. UR-L1055 BBVA Uruguay - TFFP The objective of the transaction is to promote trade finance activities in the country. Loan Operation Uruguay TRADE 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1056 To promote trade finance activities in the region. UR-L1056 Nuevo Banco Comercial - TFFP To promote trade finance activities in the region. Loan Operation Uruguay TRADE 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1060 The TC Objective is to analyze the structure of the farming budget in order to contribute with supportive information for policy makers. The specific objectives are i) Analysis and Description of the current production structure; ii) Analysis of Farming actual policies; iii) Provide posible topics for the sector¿s dialogue in the country. UR-T1060 Characterization and Budget Structure of the Farming Sector in Uruguay The TC Objective is to analyze the structure of the farming budget in order to contribute with supportive information for policy makers. The specific objectives are i) Analysis and Description of the current production structure; ii) Analysis of Farming actual policies; iii) Provide posible topics for the sector¿s dialogue in the country. Technical Cooperation Uruguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1165 To improve the efficiency and the transparency of fiscal management in the State of Pernambuco. BR-L1165 PROFISCO Pernambuco To improve the efficiency and the transparency of fiscal management in the State of Pernambuco. Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1032 To facilitate funding trough both multisector credit and the facilitation of a bond issuance intended to strengthen the Development Financial Agency, in order to finance productive investments in specific sectors through second tier financing mechanisms. PR-L1032 Second Program to Provide Financing to Agencia Financiera de Desarrollo To facilitate funding trough both multisector credit and the facilitation of a bond issuance intended to strengthen the Development Financial Agency, in order to finance productive investments in specific sectors through second tier financing mechanisms. Loan Operation Paraguay FINANCIAL MARKETS 22-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1721 To elaborate a diagnostic that contains an update and reliable information about the current situation and future perspectives of Solid Waster Management in LAC RG-T1721 Update of the Regional Evaluation of the SWM sector in LAC To elaborate a diagnostic that contains an update and reliable information about the current situation and future perspectives of Solid Waster Management in LAC Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 19-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1108 Reduce the level of poverty by the implementation of concerted actions directed to the local development by supporting initiatives in the field of the handicraft in the municipality of Ganthier . HA-T1108 Handicraft and Local Development in Ganthier Reduce the level of poverty by the implementation of concerted actions directed to the local development by supporting initiatives in the field of the handicraft in the municipality of Ganthier . Technical Cooperation Haiti PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1041 EN DR-T1041 Support to Infrastructure Study in Dominican Republic EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic 17-Jun-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1014 To register land within protected areas in the General Property Registry. GU-L1014 Establishing Cadastral Registry & Strengthening Legal Certainty Protected Areas To register land within protected areas in the General Property Registry. Loan Operation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 17-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1733 To support the public health response to the AH1N1 influenza epidemic and other infectious diseases in Latin America and the Caribbean through the transfer of knowhow and technology for the design and implementation of an epidemiological surveillance system to monitor infectious diseases and respond effectively to future outbreaks. RG-T1733 SUPPORT FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF THE To support the public health response to the AH1N1 influenza epidemic and other infectious diseases in Latin America and the Caribbean through the transfer of knowhow and technology for the design and implementation of an epidemiological surveillance system to monitor infectious diseases and respond effectively to future outbreaks. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 17-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1740 The objectives of this project are to support immediate public health responses to the AH1N1 flu outbreak in LAC and to design and implement epidemiological surveillance systems and laboratory networks that will monitor infectious diseases -including the current outbreak- to inform adequate and timely responses to future outbreaks. A subsequent phase of support will be considered to mitigate the adverse economic impact of the outbreak. RG-T1740 SUPPORT FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF THE The objectives of this project are to support immediate public health responses to the AH1N1 flu outbreak in LAC and to design and implement epidemiological surveillance systems and laboratory networks that will monitor infectious diseases -including the current outbreak- to inform adequate and timely responses to future outbreaks. A subsequent phase of support will be considered to mitigate the adverse economic impact of the outbreak. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 17-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1090 The Program has the general objective of introducing to the management and the operation of the functions of the CGR a persepective of results management, in a way that the CGR achieve the inclusion of control actions that constitute the mandate with the encouragement of responsability and results based management in the public administration. CH-T1090 Strengthening of the Results Based Management of the Functions in the Financial The Program has the general objective of introducing to the management and the operation of the functions of the CGR a persepective of results management, in a way that the CGR achieve the inclusion of control actions that constitute the mandate with the encouragement of responsability and results based management in the public administration. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1139 To improve the living conditions of extremely poor rural families of Alta and Baja Verapaz through integrating and developing a productive and commercial orchid chain, transforming rudimentary and extractive orchidology in a lucrative, sustainable and conservation-enhancing occupation for such families. Orchid greenhouses constitute an alternative to generate income for rural families and have, in fact, been utilized by community groups located near tourist routes to offer orchids to foreign and national visitors. In the municipality of Purulhá, Baja Verapaz orquideology is carried out by local organizations whose objective is to reproduce orchids. One of the dangers is the widespread and uncontrolled extraction of orchids from the forests, increasing the risk of extinction of certain species and disruption of natural habitats. GU-T1139 Productive and Commercial Value Chain of Orchids in Alta and Baja Verapaz To improve the living conditions of extremely poor rural families of Alta and Baja Verapaz through integrating and developing a productive and commercial orchid chain, transforming rudimentary and extractive orchidology in a lucrative, sustainable and conservation-enhancing occupation for such families. Orchid greenhouses constitute an alternative to generate income for rural families and have, in fact, been utilized by community groups located near tourist routes to offer orchids to foreign and national visitors. In the municipality of Purulhá, Baja Verapaz orquideology is carried out by local organizations whose objective is to reproduce orchids. One of the dangers is the widespread and uncontrolled extraction of orchids from the forests, increasing the risk of extinction of certain species and disruption of natural habitats. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1717 SCF requires technical assistance related to the financing of private sector operations. Specialization in financial analysis and valuation of companies is required for the desired consulting services, along with a broad background in the financial field. RG-T1717 Finance Consultancy Services SCF requires technical assistance related to the financing of private sector operations. Specialization in financial analysis and valuation of companies is required for the desired consulting services, along with a broad background in the financial field. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1720 The Structured and Corporate Finance Department (SCF) requires technical assistance related to the financing of private sector operations. Specialization in the financial analysis and valuation of companies is required for the desired consulting services, along with a broad background in the financial field. RG-T1720 Consultancy Services for Financing The Structured and Corporate Finance Department (SCF) requires technical assistance related to the financing of private sector operations. Specialization in the financial analysis and valuation of companies is required for the desired consulting services, along with a broad background in the financial field. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1034 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to strengthen the Government of Belize's institutional capacity to promote transparency, accountability, external scrutiny, and oversight in the conduct of fiscal policy. The specific objectives of the project are: (i) to institutionalize fiscal transparency and discipline by introducing in the legislation principles of responsible fiscal management and enhancing the access of financial information mechanisms, (ii) to provide in-country training and technical assistance to government officers in charge of the implementation of a Fiscal Transparency and Responsibility Framework - FTRF, and; (iii) to facilitate access of fiscal and economic information through the design and development of a Fiscal Transparency Portal within the Ministry of Finance. BL-T1034 Strengthening Belize's Fiscal Transparency and Responsability The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to strengthen the Government of Belize's institutional capacity to promote transparency, accountability, external scrutiny, and oversight in the conduct of fiscal policy. The specific objectives of the project are: (i) to institutionalize fiscal transparency and discipline by introducing in the legislation principles of responsible fiscal management and enhancing the access of financial information mechanisms, (ii) to provide in-country training and technical assistance to government officers in charge of the implementation of a Fiscal Transparency and Responsibility Framework - FTRF, and; (iii) to facilitate access of fiscal and economic information through the design and development of a Fiscal Transparency Portal within the Ministry of Finance. Technical Cooperation Belize REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1064 The long-term objective of the program is to boost the institutional capacity of public sector agencies to enhance transparency in the allocation of subsicies to private companies. AR-T1064 Enhancing Transparency in Subsidies Allocation The long-term objective of the program is to boost the institutional capacity of public sector agencies to enhance transparency in the allocation of subsicies to private companies. Technical Cooperation Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1089 This operation aims at evaluating Mi Familia Progresa in a technically solid and impartial manner, presenting results to the general public, and promoting the necessary adjustments to the design an implementation of the program to increase its effectiveness. GU-T1089 Impact Evaluation of Mi Familia Progresa This operation aims at evaluating Mi Familia Progresa in a technically solid and impartial manner, presenting results to the general public, and promoting the necessary adjustments to the design an implementation of the program to increase its effectiveness. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1125 The present technical cooperation has the objective of financing activities related to the design of programs and public policies for Honduras. HO-T1125 Strategic Dialogue: Program Design and Public Policies in Honduras The present technical cooperation has the objective of financing activities related to the design of programs and public policies for Honduras. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1044 The objective is to support the GoJ in its efforts to improve energy efficiency and provide technical assistance to prepare the upcoming EE Program. JA-T1044 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Technical Assistance The objective is to support the GoJ in its efforts to improve energy efficiency and provide technical assistance to prepare the upcoming EE Program. Technical Cooperation Jamaica ENERGY 12-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1020 The main objective of this Program is to increase competitiveness of participant APLs (clusters) in the State of Pernambuco, through the diffusion of innovation and greater cooperation among different actors in the APLs. The specific objective is to create innovative mechanisms and tools to promote and strengthen the competitiveness of those prioritized APLs. BR-L1020 Innovation and Dissemination Local Cluster Competitiveness State of Pernambuco The main objective of this Program is to increase competitiveness of participant APLs (clusters) in the State of Pernambuco, through the diffusion of innovation and greater cooperation among different actors in the APLs. The specific objective is to create innovative mechanisms and tools to promote and strengthen the competitiveness of those prioritized APLs. Loan Operation Brazil INDUSTRY 11-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1207 To better the efficiency and the transparency of the fiscal management of the State of Rio Grande. BR-L1207 PROFISCO - State of Rio Grande do Norte To better the efficiency and the transparency of the fiscal management of the State of Rio Grande. Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-M1013 To strengthen management skills in small enterprises owners and small business of popular sectors, in order to promote skills and to improve in management and performance of these economic units. The direct beneficiaries of the project will be 700 small enterprises owners and 7 units AUGE distributed in 7 states of the country. The indirect beneficiaries will be 2500 small business owners, distributed in: manufacturing, marketing and services. VE-M1013 CAPACITY BUILDING MANAGEMENT IN SMALL ENTERPRISES OF POPULAR SECTORS To strengthen management skills in small enterprises owners and small business of popular sectors, in order to promote skills and to improve in management and performance of these economic units. The direct beneficiaries of the project will be 700 small enterprises owners and 7 units AUGE distributed in 7 states of the country. The indirect beneficiaries will be 2500 small business owners, distributed in: manufacturing, marketing and services. Technical Cooperation Venezuela PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1141 The proposed transaction has two main objectives: i) to improve the income generating capacity of the community¿s members of 12 community associations who would be the beneficiaries of a social housing program and (ii) to provide institutional strengthening to: (a) the two Federations that represent the end beneficiaries of the social housing project (described below) to better serve the interests of the community; and (b) CMD (using as input previous analysis done by a consultants hired by the Bank to evaluate CMD). CO-T1141 Minuto de Dios: Capacity Building for Income Generation activities The proposed transaction has two main objectives: i) to improve the income generating capacity of the community¿s members of 12 community associations who would be the beneficiaries of a social housing program and (ii) to provide institutional strengthening to: (a) the two Federations that represent the end beneficiaries of the social housing project (described below) to better serve the interests of the community; and (b) CMD (using as input previous analysis done by a consultants hired by the Bank to evaluate CMD). Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1025 The general objective of the project is to help increase the number of students with access to higher education in the Dominican Republic, generating social inclusion processes that also improve the overall quality of human capital in the country. The specific objective of the project is to facilitate access to higher education for low-income students through educational credit and an educational savings plan. DR-M1025 Creating Market Instruments to Stimulate Higher Education Financing in the Domin The general objective of the project is to help increase the number of students with access to higher education in the Dominican Republic, generating social inclusion processes that also improve the overall quality of human capital in the country. The specific objective of the project is to facilitate access to higher education for low-income students through educational credit and an educational savings plan. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1032 EN HO-M1032 Competitiveness and Financial Security of Credit Unions EN Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-Q0002 N/A HO-Q0002 Competitiveness and Financial Security of Credit Unions N/A Equity Honduras 10-Jun-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1090 The objective of this TC is to contribute with the Turism Master Plan implementation for a better coordination of investments in this sector. HA-T1090 Support for the preparation National Tourism Program The objective of this TC is to contribute with the Turism Master Plan implementation for a better coordination of investments in this sector. Technical Cooperation Haiti SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 09-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1105 strengthen the Ministry of the Environment and Water for the preparation and execution of the Periurban Water and Sewerage Program (BO-L1034) BO-T1105 Preparation of Periurban Water Program strengthen the Ministry of the Environment and Water for the preparation and execution of the Periurban Water and Sewerage Program (BO-L1034) Technical Cooperation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 08-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1134 The specific objective is to provide technical and administrative strengthening of the Task Force, changed with monitoring the implementaton of priority and strategic programs and projects and promoting an efficient and transparent increase in the nevel of execution of public investment. HO-T1134 Consolidation of Task Force for Monitoring Public Investment The specific objective is to provide technical and administrative strengthening of the Task Force, changed with monitoring the implementaton of priority and strategic programs and projects and promoting an efficient and transparent increase in the nevel of execution of public investment. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1712 The general objective is to develop modes of operation for the Bank and MIF to strengthen Regional Innovation Systems. The specific objective is to understand, through case studies in four countries - Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru - how to apply in the region's countries lessons learnt from international best practices. RG-T1712 Regional Innovation Systems: success factors and main challenges The general objective is to develop modes of operation for the Bank and MIF to strengthen Regional Innovation Systems. The specific objective is to understand, through case studies in four countries - Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru - how to apply in the region's countries lessons learnt from international best practices. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 08-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1043 To improve quality, efficiency and transparency of public management, contributing to the strenghtening of governmental capabilities for budget analysis and monitoring, as well as public administration. PR-L1043 Public Management Modernization Program To improve quality, efficiency and transparency of public management, contributing to the strenghtening of governmental capabilities for budget analysis and monitoring, as well as public administration. Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1728 The general objective of this project is to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and best practices in microenterprise development in Latin America and the Caribbean. RG-T1728 XII Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise The general objective of this project is to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and best practices in microenterprise development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1729 The general objective is to promote the implementation of CSR practices in the region, in large corporations as well as in small and medium enterprises (SME). The purpose is to organize a two day conference on CSR on December 2009, in Punta del Este, Uruguay. RG-T1729 VII Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility The general objective is to promote the implementation of CSR practices in the region, in large corporations as well as in small and medium enterprises (SME). The purpose is to organize a two day conference on CSR on December 2009, in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1061 The general objective of this program is to gather the entities, institutions and individuals working in microenterprise development, and provide a venue that facilitates not only the discussion of how to improve the livelihoods and businesses of microenterprises through sharing of knowledge and experiences, but also of how to address the challenges of expanding the client base, introducing new products and delivery mechanisms, and how to confront current economic trends. RG-X1061 XII Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise The general objective of this program is to gather the entities, institutions and individuals working in microenterprise development, and provide a venue that facilitates not only the discussion of how to improve the livelihoods and businesses of microenterprises through sharing of knowledge and experiences, but also of how to address the challenges of expanding the client base, introducing new products and delivery mechanisms, and how to confront current economic trends. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1062 N/A RG-X1062 VII Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility N/A Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1069 The objective of this consultancy is to identify, to analyze and to collaborate in the design of a MIF pilot project aim to promote the development of the cultural industries in Argentina AR-T1069 Cultural Industries Project Identification in Argentina The objective of this consultancy is to identify, to analyze and to collaborate in the design of a MIF pilot project aim to promote the development of the cultural industries in Argentina Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1122 The objective of this TC is to finance technical assistance, analysis and activities assuring adequate consultation and participation of relevant stakeholders to prepare the project documents required by the Bank and the GEF for final approval of the GEF project: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity and Land in the Andean Vertical Ecosystems (BO-X1001) BO-T1122 Preparation of GEF Project BO-X1001 The objective of this TC is to finance technical assistance, analysis and activities assuring adequate consultation and participation of relevant stakeholders to prepare the project documents required by the Bank and the GEF for final approval of the GEF project: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity and Land in the Andean Vertical Ecosystems (BO-X1001) Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-X1005 The objective of this TC is to finance technical assistance, analysis and activities assuring adequate consultation and participation of relevant stakeholders to prepare the project documents required by the Bank and the GEF for final approval of the GEF project: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity and Land in the Andean Vertical Ecosystems (BO-X1001) BO-X1005 Preparation of GEF Project BO-X1001 The objective of this TC is to finance technical assistance, analysis and activities assuring adequate consultation and participation of relevant stakeholders to prepare the project documents required by the Bank and the GEF for final approval of the GEF project: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity and Land in the Andean Vertical Ecosystems (BO-X1001) Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1075 To provide support to the CCR stakeholders in their commitment to coordinate public, private and community efforts to eradicate hunger and child under nutrition as one of the region¿s strategies to reduce inequity and poverty. CO-T1075 Colombian Caribbean Free of Hunger To provide support to the CCR stakeholders in their commitment to coordinate public, private and community efforts to eradicate hunger and child under nutrition as one of the region¿s strategies to reduce inequity and poverty. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1057 The project s general objective is to help boost the competitiveness of the Lurín River valley through joint action by the region¿s public and private entities. The specific objective is to develop local capacity to manage and promote production activities, particularly through technological innovation and value added, thus facilitating job creation. PE-M1057 Territorial development and job creation in the Lurín River Valley, Lima The project s general objective is to help boost the competitiveness of the Lurín River valley through joint action by the region¿s public and private entities. The specific objective is to develop local capacity to manage and promote production activities, particularly through technological innovation and value added, thus facilitating job creation. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1072 By Law no. 10 of January 22, 2009 was established the Instituto Nacional de Estadísitcas y Censos (INEC) attached/assigned to the Contraloría General de la República. INEC has the responsibility to coordinate the Sistema Nacional de Estadísitca (SEN) composed of different institutions of the State, assuring that the activities related to the national statistics be organized under a common normative, assuring the efficiency of the process of statistic production, avoiding the duplicity of efforts, seeking for the resources optimization and assuring the data quality. Studies as a result of a survey conducted in year 2008 to users and producers of the national statistic, determined that the SEN is not properly articulated; there are duplicity of technical efforts and economical resources; there are not appropriate mechanisms established for the efficient communication/coordination, and there is not a functional and reliable system that guarantee the quality of the information. The resources of this operation will defray general expenses like airplane tickets and travelling allowances to allow the INEC of Panama personnel, accomplish apprenticeships and trainings from the Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas e Informática de Perú and from the Departamento Nacional de Estadísticas de Colombia. This operation is related with the strengthening of the governability and the transparency, transversal element of the strategy of the Bank in the country. The operation aim to support the just created INEC efforts to: (i) implement a certification system of quality of the official statistics that assure the efficiency of the production progress of statistical information, avoiding the duplicity of efforts and procuring the optimization of resources; and (ii) develop the right mechanisms of communication/coordination among the organizations that conform the SEN. The primary beneficiary of this operation is the ¿Instituto Nacional de Estadísitcas¿, created by Law no. 10 of January 22, 2009 This operation is not related to a portfolio in force operation. PN-T1072 Support to the National Institute of Stadistic of Panama By Law no. 10 of January 22, 2009 was established the Instituto Nacional de Estadísitcas y Censos (INEC) attached/assigned to the Contraloría General de la República. INEC has the responsibility to coordinate the Sistema Nacional de Estadísitca (SEN) composed of different institutions of the State, assuring that the activities related to the national statistics be organized under a common normative, assuring the efficiency of the process of statistic production, avoiding the duplicity of efforts, seeking for the resources optimization and assuring the data quality. Studies as a result of a survey conducted in year 2008 to users and producers of the national statistic, determined that the SEN is not properly articulated; there are duplicity of technical efforts and economical resources; there are not appropriate mechanisms established for the efficient communication/coordination, and there is not a functional and reliable system that guarantee the quality of the information. The resources of this operation will defray general expenses like airplane tickets and travelling allowances to allow the INEC of Panama personnel, accomplish apprenticeships and trainings from the Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas e Informática de Perú and from the Departamento Nacional de Estadísticas de Colombia. This operation is related with the strengthening of the governability and the transparency, transversal element of the strategy of the Bank in the country. The operation aim to support the just created INEC efforts to: (i) implement a certification system of quality of the official statistics that assure the efficiency of the production progress of statistical information, avoiding the duplicity of efforts and procuring the optimization of resources; and (ii) develop the right mechanisms of communication/coordination among the organizations that conform the SEN. The primary beneficiary of this operation is the ¿Instituto Nacional de Estadísitcas¿, created by Law no. 10 of January 22, 2009 This operation is not related to a portfolio in force operation. Technical Cooperation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Jun-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1645 The general objective is to reduce the costs of transaction on commerce, originated in the control of the operation of international customs traffic, without lessening its efficacy, improving thus the competitiveness of the countries. The specific objectives are: (i) to establish the new system of international customs traffic of merchandise (TIM) in the customs of the countries beneficiaries; and (ii) to support the strengthening of the relations between the public and private sector, to identify and to promote measures of facilitation of the commerce. RG-T1645 Support to Facilitation: Customs and Border Crossings for the PM The general objective is to reduce the costs of transaction on commerce, originated in the control of the operation of international customs traffic, without lessening its efficacy, improving thus the competitiveness of the countries. The specific objectives are: (i) to establish the new system of international customs traffic of merchandise (TIM) in the customs of the countries beneficiaries; and (ii) to support the strengthening of the relations between the public and private sector, to identify and to promote measures of facilitation of the commerce. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 29-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1103 The overall objective of this TC is to support the design of the Housing Program Phase II of El Salvador. The specific objectives are: a. Highlighting good practice and lessons learned from Phase I, as well as identify areas that should be improved to achieve more efficient implementation. b. Stregthening of VMVDU capacity at central and local level to the AMSS, in the formulation and implementation of policies and housing programs. c. Contribute to the requirements to cover the transition between the first and second phase of the program, especially those oriented to generate a portfolio of projects to start the second phase. ES-T1103 Preparation of Housing Program Phase II The overall objective of this TC is to support the design of the Housing Program Phase II of El Salvador. The specific objectives are: a. Highlighting good practice and lessons learned from Phase I, as well as identify areas that should be improved to achieve more efficient implementation. b. Stregthening of VMVDU capacity at central and local level to the AMSS, in the formulation and implementation of policies and housing programs. c. Contribute to the requirements to cover the transition between the first and second phase of the program, especially those oriented to generate a portfolio of projects to start the second phase. Technical Cooperation El Salvador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 28-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1149 The first general objective is to contribute to the Development and the improvement of social policy instruments in order to prevent the deterioration of the accumulation of human capital en the early stages of the life cycle of the extreme poor as a consequence of the crisis. In particular, the operation seeks to support the government on reforms necessary for the supply side of basic health services for the poorest and to support the improvement of the targeting systems and the technical-institutional design of social programs which are the key to enhance the efficiency and potential impact for the population that needs it the most. The second general objective is to support short term measures oriented towards the labor market, in order to meet the emergency caused by the crisis and generate evidence to support, in the medium term, to improve the information system of labor as well as the performance of the labor market. In particular, the short term measures consist in enhance the system to monitor the crisis¿ impact on the labor market and to strengthen the existent labor programs. Moreover, the operation seeks to generate evidence over the main labor problems. Recommendations will be formulated to guide solutions for these problems in the post-crisis¿ period. PE-T1149 Supporting the Strengthening of the Crecer Strategy and the Juntos Program The first general objective is to contribute to the Development and the improvement of social policy instruments in order to prevent the deterioration of the accumulation of human capital en the early stages of the life cycle of the extreme poor as a consequence of the crisis. In particular, the operation seeks to support the government on reforms necessary for the supply side of basic health services for the poorest and to support the improvement of the targeting systems and the technical-institutional design of social programs which are the key to enhance the efficiency and potential impact for the population that needs it the most. The second general objective is to support short term measures oriented towards the labor market, in order to meet the emergency caused by the crisis and generate evidence to support, in the medium term, to improve the information system of labor as well as the performance of the labor market. In particular, the short term measures consist in enhance the system to monitor the crisis¿ impact on the labor market and to strengthen the existent labor programs. Moreover, the operation seeks to generate evidence over the main labor problems. Recommendations will be formulated to guide solutions for these problems in the post-crisis¿ period. Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1019 The specific objectives are to: (i) establish and strengthen institutional arrangements for an effective and participatory management of the Gulf's ecosystems; (ii) foster integrated planning and regulatory management of coastal and marine resources in the Gulf of Fonseca; (iii) establish decision-making systems for pollution and sediment monitoring, prevention, and control; and (iv) support the promotion of livelihoods compatible with the sustainable use of the Gulf's resources. RS-X1019 Integrated Ecosystem Management of the Gulf of Fonseca The specific objectives are to: (i) establish and strengthen institutional arrangements for an effective and participatory management of the Gulf's ecosystems; (ii) foster integrated planning and regulatory management of coastal and marine resources in the Gulf of Fonseca; (iii) establish decision-making systems for pollution and sediment monitoring, prevention, and control; and (iv) support the promotion of livelihoods compatible with the sustainable use of the Gulf's resources. Investment Grants Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 28-May-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1122 The objective of the TC is to contribute to the preparation of the Rural Water and Sanitation Program in Honduras. HO-T1122 Program Preparation of Rural Potable Water The objective of the TC is to contribute to the preparation of the Rural Water and Sanitation Program in Honduras. Technical Cooperation Honduras WATER AND SANITATION 27-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1732 The general objective is to determine the feasibility of projects that will support innovation in Small Enterprises, taking into account the characteristics of the geographic territory in which the enterprises are located. The identification of new projects will be conducted by taking into account the experiences of selected Local Competitiveness MIF projects currently under implementation. In addition, this technical cooperation (TC) will focus on identifying strategies and best practices in technological innovation to be applied in relatively less developed areas. Projects¿ identification will take place in several Latin American countries, giving priority to the Central American and Andean ones. RG-T1732 Innovation for Local Economic Development The general objective is to determine the feasibility of projects that will support innovation in Small Enterprises, taking into account the characteristics of the geographic territory in which the enterprises are located. The identification of new projects will be conducted by taking into account the experiences of selected Local Competitiveness MIF projects currently under implementation. In addition, this technical cooperation (TC) will focus on identifying strategies and best practices in technological innovation to be applied in relatively less developed areas. Projects¿ identification will take place in several Latin American countries, giving priority to the Central American and Andean ones. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1053 EN ME-M1053 Private Sector and Competitiveness Development. EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1044 Make studies required for the project's basic preparation as well as economic, technical and environmental feasibility assessments that lead to define the waterway interconnection program of the segments Tietê-Paraná and Paraná-Prata on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. BR-T1044 IIRSA Tietê-Paraná and Paraná-Prata Waterway Feasibility Study Make studies required for the project's basic preparation as well as economic, technical and environmental feasibility assessments that lead to define the waterway interconnection program of the segments Tietê-Paraná and Paraná-Prata on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 22-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1070 The objective of this technical cooperation is to prepare a Sustainable Development Plan for the Sepetiba Bay of the Rio de Janeiro State, which includes the elaboration of technical studies for the definition of an environmental management strategy and a proposal of an investment program for the recuperation and preservation of the Bay environmental conditions. BR-T1070 Sustainable Development Plan for the Sepetiba Bay The objective of this technical cooperation is to prepare a Sustainable Development Plan for the Sepetiba Bay of the Rio de Janeiro State, which includes the elaboration of technical studies for the definition of an environmental management strategy and a proposal of an investment program for the recuperation and preservation of the Bay environmental conditions. Technical Cooperation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 22-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1198 The purpose of this operation is to improve coverage and efficiency of the civil registry system of Ecuador through the transformation of DGRCIC in a transparent and efficient institution that provides high quality services to their internal and external clients. The main objective of the TC is to support the DGRCIC in developing the main components of its modernization plan and institutional change. EC-T1198 Support to the Modernization Process of the Civil Registry The purpose of this operation is to improve coverage and efficiency of the civil registry system of Ecuador through the transformation of DGRCIC in a transparent and efficient institution that provides high quality services to their internal and external clients. The main objective of the TC is to support the DGRCIC in developing the main components of its modernization plan and institutional change. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1067 The proposed operation will continue support to an agenda of innovations in urban areas to improve the impact of the program on the accumulation of human capital of the extreme poor, and to the attenuation of the social impact of the financial crisis on this same group. ME-L1067 Strengthening the Oportunidades Human Development Program - Second Project The proposed operation will continue support to an agenda of innovations in urban areas to improve the impact of the program on the accumulation of human capital of the extreme poor, and to the attenuation of the social impact of the financial crisis on this same group. Loan Operation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1050 Prepare Operation RG-X1011 RG-X1050 Preparation for Testing Prototype for CReW Prepare Operation RG-X1011 Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 21-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1178 Support the consolidation of ECOFUTURO and its expansion to rural areas. BO-L1178 Support for consolidation of ECOFUTURO FFP and its rural financial services Support the consolidation of ECOFUTURO and its expansion to rural areas. Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1032 Support the consolidation of ECOFUTURO and its expansion to rural areas. BO-M1032 Support for consolidation of ECOFUTURO FFP and its rural financial services Support the consolidation of ECOFUTURO and its expansion to rural areas. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-Q0004 Support the consolidation of ECOFUTURO and its expansion to rural areas. BO-Q0004 Support for consolidation of ECOFUTURO FFP and its rural financial services Support the consolidation of ECOFUTURO and its expansion to rural areas. Equity Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1177 Expansion and improvement of public ambulatory and hospital health services. BR-L1177 Expansion and Strengthening of Specialized Health Services in Ceará Expansion and improvement of public ambulatory and hospital health services. Loan Operation Brazil HEALTH 20-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1485 The project's general objective is to contribute to deepen the financial services oriented towards low-income population sectors in urban and peri-urban areas of the Nordeast. The specific objective is the creation of a new microfinance institution, supervised by the Central Bank, based on the operations of a non regulated microfinance institution that is efficient, profitable, sustainable and able to provide financial services to thousands of micro and small enterprises. BR-L1485 Transformation of CEAPE-MA in a financial instit. regulated by the Central Bank The project's general objective is to contribute to deepen the financial services oriented towards low-income population sectors in urban and peri-urban areas of the Nordeast. The specific objective is the creation of a new microfinance institution, supervised by the Central Bank, based on the operations of a non regulated microfinance institution that is efficient, profitable, sustainable and able to provide financial services to thousands of micro and small enterprises. Loan Operation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1071 The project's general objective is to contribute to deepen the financial services oriented towards low-income population sectors in urban and peri-urban areas of the Nordeast. The specific objective is the creation of a new microfinance institution, supervised by the Central Bank, based on the operations of a non regulated microfinance institution that is efficient, profitable, sustainable and able to provide financial services to thousands of micro and small enterprises. BR-M1071 Transformation of CEAPE-MA in a financial instit. regulated by the Central Bank The project's general objective is to contribute to deepen the financial services oriented towards low-income population sectors in urban and peri-urban areas of the Nordeast. The specific objective is the creation of a new microfinance institution, supervised by the Central Bank, based on the operations of a non regulated microfinance institution that is efficient, profitable, sustainable and able to provide financial services to thousands of micro and small enterprises. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-Q0018 The project's general objective is to contribute to deepen the financial services oriented towards low-income population sectors in urban and peri-urban areas of the Nordeast. The specific objective is the creation of a new microfinance institution, supervised by the Central Bank, based on the operations of a non regulated microfinance institution that is efficient, profitable, sustainable and able to provide financial services to thousands of micro and small enterprises. BR-Q0018 Transformation of CEAPE-MA in a financial instit. regulated by the Central Bank The project's general objective is to contribute to deepen the financial services oriented towards low-income population sectors in urban and peri-urban areas of the Nordeast. The specific objective is the creation of a new microfinance institution, supervised by the Central Bank, based on the operations of a non regulated microfinance institution that is efficient, profitable, sustainable and able to provide financial services to thousands of micro and small enterprises. Equity Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-May-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1147 The project's goal is to contribute to poverty reduction in Central America by identifying more effective methodologies to alleviate poverty in the rural sector through private sector development. The specific purpose is to test and evaluate a MIF poverty scorecard and to target the poor more effectively and therefore maximize the impact on poverty reduction. RG-M1147 Innovative access to markets for small producers The project's goal is to contribute to poverty reduction in Central America by identifying more effective methodologies to alleviate poverty in the rural sector through private sector development. The specific purpose is to test and evaluate a MIF poverty scorecard and to target the poor more effectively and therefore maximize the impact on poverty reduction. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-L1005 To support the creation of a seamless education system from early childhood to tertiary education as envisioned by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to allow its citizens to progress smoothly from one level of the education system to the next. To this end, this project will improve the access and quality of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), support the articulation of ECCE and primary education, and the strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Education to improve management of the education sector. TT-L1005 Support for a Seamless Education System Program To support the creation of a seamless education system from early childhood to tertiary education as envisioned by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to allow its citizens to progress smoothly from one level of the education system to the next. To this end, this project will improve the access and quality of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), support the articulation of ECCE and primary education, and the strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Education to improve management of the education sector. Loan Operation Trinidad and Tobago EDUCATION 20-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1134 The development objective of the TC is to contribute towards the improvement of the conditions of the population in the country though the modernization of the Water and Sanitation sector, implementing an investment program that will allow the population in need accessing these important services. The specific purposes of the CT are: i) support the design of the Water and Sanitation Program for Human Development (GU-L1039), including its definition, as well as its technical, economical, financial, environmental and institutional justification; ii) produce the feasibility studies and the final designs of a sample of water and sanitation projects in rural as well as urban areas (different from Guatemala City), and iii) develop a proposal to start up the governing body for the sector, established by the government in the framework of the new National Plan for Potable Water approved by the Gabinete Específico del Agua. GU-T1134 Preparation of the Water and Sanitation Program for Human Development The development objective of the TC is to contribute towards the improvement of the conditions of the population in the country though the modernization of the Water and Sanitation sector, implementing an investment program that will allow the population in need accessing these important services. The specific purposes of the CT are: i) support the design of the Water and Sanitation Program for Human Development (GU-L1039), including its definition, as well as its technical, economical, financial, environmental and institutional justification; ii) produce the feasibility studies and the final designs of a sample of water and sanitation projects in rural as well as urban areas (different from Guatemala City), and iii) develop a proposal to start up the governing body for the sector, established by the government in the framework of the new National Plan for Potable Water approved by the Gabinete Específico del Agua. Technical Cooperation Guatemala WATER AND SANITATION 19-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-M1017 The aim of the project is to increase the competitiveness of small cattle farmers in the parishes of St. Mary, Portland and St. Thomas. Specifically, the quantity of animals available to small farmers will increase, the quality of meat produced will improve and productivity will be enhanced through relevant training. JA-M1017 Increased Beef Production in Eastern Jamaica The aim of the project is to increase the competitiveness of small cattle farmers in the parishes of St. Mary, Portland and St. Thomas. Specifically, the quantity of animals available to small farmers will increase, the quality of meat produced will improve and productivity will be enhanced through relevant training. Technical Cooperation Jamaica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1063 The objective of the project is to increase opportunities for Peruvian SMEs to market their products and services through an online B2B marketplace and expanded access to internet services PE-M1063 New distribution channels for Peruvian SMEs The objective of the project is to increase opportunities for Peruvian SMEs to market their products and services through an online B2B marketplace and expanded access to internet services Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1722 analyze the situation for women entrepreneurs in the selected countries and map the main barriers and problems facing these women when the start and try to grow their businesses. Special emphasis will be given to barriers to access financial services. The data should be collected and the conclusions drawn so that MIF and the IFC can better position and design their interventions in this area during and after the global financial crisis. RG-T1722 Analysis of Women Entrepreneurship in 6 Latin American Countries analyze the situation for women entrepreneurs in the selected countries and map the main barriers and problems facing these women when the start and try to grow their businesses. Special emphasis will be given to barriers to access financial services. The data should be collected and the conclusions drawn so that MIF and the IFC can better position and design their interventions in this area during and after the global financial crisis. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-L1012 The transaction aims at promoting trade finance activities. BL-L1012 Atlantic Bank - TFFP The transaction aims at promoting trade finance activities. Loan Operation Belize TRADE 15-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1719 The general objective of the TC is to support the preparation and realization of the Regional Forum Mitch +10 to be held May 20 to 22, 2009 in the city of Tela, Honduras, in order to formulate the guidelines for the Central American Integrated Risk Managment Policy. RG-T1719 Support for Execution of Mitch+10 Forum in Central America The general objective of the TC is to support the preparation and realization of the Regional Forum Mitch +10 to be held May 20 to 22, 2009 in the city of Tela, Honduras, in order to formulate the guidelines for the Central American Integrated Risk Managment Policy. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 15-May-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1727 The objective of this TC is to support the application of the Accra Action Plan guidelines to the cooperation the Bank provides the PM. This, in order to guarantee the harmonization of the multilateral and bilateral cooperation the PM receives through the Interinstitutional Technical Group. RG-T1727 PM: Support to Cooperation Harmonization for the Mesoamerica Project The objective of this TC is to support the application of the Accra Action Plan guidelines to the cooperation the Bank provides the PM. This, in order to guarantee the harmonization of the multilateral and bilateral cooperation the PM receives through the Interinstitutional Technical Group. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1076 The purpose of the project, as part of the Urban Services Program for Bogota, is to support Bogota, D.C. in the implementation of its Integrated Public Transport System (SITP) through technical and institutional assistance to coherently coordinate and ensure the viability of the STIP projects with their various subcomponents: Metro, Transmilenio System, collective transport integration, and commuter train. The specific objectives are: (i) to ensure a smooth transition to the new public transit model in the city, including preinvestment studies and qualified experts to support and assist in SITP implementation and monitoring; (ii) to provide a management and organizational structure with the right size and training to meet the challenges of SIPT planning and implementation; and (iii) to conduct/update field studies and public transportation surveys in the city in order to improve planning, implementation, and management of the SITP subcomponents. CO-L1076 Institutional Support for the Integrated Public Transport System The purpose of the project, as part of the Urban Services Program for Bogota, is to support Bogota, D.C. in the implementation of its Integrated Public Transport System (SITP) through technical and institutional assistance to coherently coordinate and ensure the viability of the STIP projects with their various subcomponents: Metro, Transmilenio System, collective transport integration, and commuter train. The specific objectives are: (i) to ensure a smooth transition to the new public transit model in the city, including preinvestment studies and qualified experts to support and assist in SITP implementation and monitoring; (ii) to provide a management and organizational structure with the right size and training to meet the challenges of SIPT planning and implementation; and (iii) to conduct/update field studies and public transportation surveys in the city in order to improve planning, implementation, and management of the SITP subcomponents. Loan Operation Colombia TRANSPORT 13-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1049 The main objective of the transaction is to promote trade finance activities in the region. HO-L1049 Banco de los Trabajadores - TFFP The main objective of the transaction is to promote trade finance activities in the region. Loan Operation Honduras TRADE 11-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1134 The pilot will serve to: (i) test the feasibility and viability of a solution developed to provide connectivity that is affordable, simple and easily supported in low tech and low power environments; (ii) obtain valuable data on investment impacts and performance benchmarking to measure the positive social impacts of the connectivity, and the installation/maintenance costs; (iii) analyze the characteristics of the stakeholder's demand for the service; (iv) design a micro-loan scheme to finance costs; and (v) analyze the social and environmental impact of the model. ME-T1134 Pegaso Group: Rural and Semi-Urban Wireless Connectivity Project The pilot will serve to: (i) test the feasibility and viability of a solution developed to provide connectivity that is affordable, simple and easily supported in low tech and low power environments; (ii) obtain valuable data on investment impacts and performance benchmarking to measure the positive social impacts of the connectivity, and the installation/maintenance costs; (iii) analyze the characteristics of the stakeholder's demand for the service; (iv) design a micro-loan scheme to finance costs; and (v) analyze the social and environmental impact of the model. Technical Cooperation Mexico SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 11-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1119 The objective of this program is to assist the municipality of Novo Hamburgo in developing: i) a Municipal Development Strategic Plan; ii) Two Plans for Improving the Competitiveness in Two Prioritary Clusters for the Municipality; and iii) a Viability and Execution Study for the Municipality's Industrial Park. BR-T1119 Technical Support for PROCIDADES - No Hamburgo The objective of this program is to assist the municipality of Novo Hamburgo in developing: i) a Municipal Development Strategic Plan; ii) Two Plans for Improving the Competitiveness in Two Prioritary Clusters for the Municipality; and iii) a Viability and Execution Study for the Municipality's Industrial Park. Technical Cooperation Brazil SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 08-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1111 The specific objectives of this technical cooperation project are: (i) to implement a data collection system on crime and violence that can increase the capacity of the GoB to develop policies and programs in crime prevention; (ii) to promote police-community integrated approaches (iii) to carry out a systematic review of available crime and violence prevention programs at the community level. The technical cooperation project will be implemented in three capital cities (La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz) and in a medium size city (El Alto). BO-T1111 Strengthening Public Safety The specific objectives of this technical cooperation project are: (i) to implement a data collection system on crime and violence that can increase the capacity of the GoB to develop policies and programs in crime prevention; (ii) to promote police-community integrated approaches (iii) to carry out a systematic review of available crime and violence prevention programs at the community level. The technical cooperation project will be implemented in three capital cities (La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz) and in a medium size city (El Alto). Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1066 The project is expected to increase access to specialized healthcare for underserved populations, provide opportunities for increased efficiency allowing for the provision of more cost¿effective health services and increase the availability of highly-skilled jobs in the targeted areas. ME-L1066 Puerta de Hierro Project The project is expected to increase access to specialized healthcare for underserved populations, provide opportunities for increased efficiency allowing for the provision of more cost¿effective health services and increase the availability of highly-skilled jobs in the targeted areas. Loan Operation Mexico HEALTH 06-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1648 The program aims to: - Develop technical capacity for the design and development of mobile services (currently, there is highly limited capacity in this arena) - Support implementation of mobile services, with the aim of analyzing the behavior of individuals and further to measure the impact. - Design business models that ensure sustainability of mobile services operations - Measure the impact from the use of such services and disseminate the experiences, impact and lessons learned RG-T1648 Mobile Citizen: empowering people through mobile services The program aims to: - Develop technical capacity for the design and development of mobile services (currently, there is highly limited capacity in this arena) - Support implementation of mobile services, with the aim of analyzing the behavior of individuals and further to measure the impact. - Design business models that ensure sustainability of mobile services operations - Measure the impact from the use of such services and disseminate the experiences, impact and lessons learned Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 06-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1676 The Programs' general objective is to help maximize MIF's impact for private sector development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific objective is to have a consulting "line" available from the Spanish Government. This will contribute to promoting innovation and knowledge management as tools to position the MIF as a central player and facilitator of a network of institutions compromised with the inclusive development of the private sector. RG-T1676 Innovation Support Program II (ISP II) The Programs' general objective is to help maximize MIF's impact for private sector development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific objective is to have a consulting "line" available from the Spanish Government. This will contribute to promoting innovation and knowledge management as tools to position the MIF as a central player and facilitator of a network of institutions compromised with the inclusive development of the private sector. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-M1007 Support the private sector of Barbados in maximizing the benefits resulting from regional and global integration, to increase the private sector's awareness and understanding of the opportunities and challenges deriving from regional integration and free trade agreements; to promote a shift in export supply towards products that face growing demand in world markets and prepare businesses to take advantage of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA); to strengthen the Barbados Private Sector Association; to promote private sector interests which are likely to be affected as a result of international trade negotiations. BA-M1007 Supporting the private sector take advantage of regional and global integration Support the private sector of Barbados in maximizing the benefits resulting from regional and global integration, to increase the private sector's awareness and understanding of the opportunities and challenges deriving from regional integration and free trade agreements; to promote a shift in export supply towards products that face growing demand in world markets and prepare businesses to take advantage of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA); to strengthen the Barbados Private Sector Association; to promote private sector interests which are likely to be affected as a result of international trade negotiations. Technical Cooperation Barbados PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-T1017 The objective of this Legal and Regulatory Framework Project is to improve the legislative framework of the water and sanitation sector of The Bahamas and contribute to: (i) the environmental sustainability of the water resources of the Bahamas; and (ii) the economic sustainability the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC). The expected outcome is a legislative framework document, including draft bills that would be presented to Cabinet for its approval, passage through Parliament and adoption as law. BH-T1017 Legal and Regulatory Framework Update (Water Sector) The objective of this Legal and Regulatory Framework Project is to improve the legislative framework of the water and sanitation sector of The Bahamas and contribute to: (i) the environmental sustainability of the water resources of the Bahamas; and (ii) the economic sustainability the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC). The expected outcome is a legislative framework document, including draft bills that would be presented to Cabinet for its approval, passage through Parliament and adoption as law. Technical Cooperation Bahamas WATER AND SANITATION 04-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1043 The objective of the TC is to complete the technical studies required for the preparation of the Agicultural Services Program. BL-T1043 Design of Public Investments Supporting Agricultural Competitiveness The objective of the TC is to complete the technical studies required for the preparation of the Agicultural Services Program. Technical Cooperation Belize AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 01-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1196 The general objective of the Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the Government of Colombia, through the Ministry of External Relations, in the consolidation of a foreign policy for the medium and long term in topics of priorities for the country CO-T1196 Consolidation of Colombia's Foreign Policy The general objective of the Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the Government of Colombia, through the Ministry of External Relations, in the consolidation of a foreign policy for the medium and long term in topics of priorities for the country Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-May-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1024 The goal of the project is to contribute to improve the sostenibility of a tourism destination is icon of Mayan culture. The purpose is to support the definition and managemente of a touristic destination within the Cluster Norte of Area Cuatro Balam in Peten, as well as the participation in local communities and other MSME actors in the sector's value chain. GU-M1024 Definition and Mgmt. of Tourism Detination in the Cuatro Balam area, in Peten The goal of the project is to contribute to improve the sostenibility of a tourism destination is icon of Mayan culture. The purpose is to support the definition and managemente of a touristic destination within the Cluster Norte of Area Cuatro Balam in Peten, as well as the participation in local communities and other MSME actors in the sector's value chain. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 30-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1101 The TC objetive is to provide support to the Direction for Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Haitian Ministry of Agriculture for the preparation of an public investment project in this sector that could be financed by IDB and/or other agencies for a 2011-2014 implementation. HA-T1101 Support to maritime fishing development The TC objetive is to provide support to the Direction for Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Haitian Ministry of Agriculture for the preparation of an public investment project in this sector that could be financed by IDB and/or other agencies for a 2011-2014 implementation. Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1640 The objective of the Program is to assist the Caribbean region in its response to climate change by enhancing its climate resilience, specifically by devising ways of attracting new sources of financing for the scaling-up of low carbon investments in the tourism sector; and reducing the sector's vulnerability to climate change. RG-T1640 Caribbean Carbon Neutral Tourism Project The objective of the Program is to assist the Caribbean region in its response to climate change by enhancing its climate resilience, specifically by devising ways of attracting new sources of financing for the scaling-up of low carbon investments in the tourism sector; and reducing the sector's vulnerability to climate change. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 30-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1136 N/A NI-L1136 Access to finance services to microentrepreneurs in Nicaragua N/A Loan Operation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-M1017 EN NI-M1017 Access to finance services to microentrepreneurs in Nicaragua EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-Q0002 N/A NI-Q0002 Access to finance services to microentrepreneurs in Nicaragua N/A Equity Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1146 EN RG-M1146 Strengthening Banking Supervision for Improved Access to Financial Services EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1151 Fifteen million dollar fund targeting SME's in the Caribbean Region in the tourist, agro-industry services, energy and manufacturing sectors. RG-M1151 DevCap 2007 Fifteen million dollar fund targeting SME's in the Caribbean Region in the tourist, agro-industry services, energy and manufacturing sectors. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-Q0007 Fifteen million dollar fund targeting SME's in the Caribbean Region in the tourist, agro-industry services, energy and manufacturing sectors. RG-Q0007 DevCap 2007 Fifteen million dollar fund targeting SME's in the Caribbean Region in the tourist, agro-industry services, energy and manufacturing sectors. Equity Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Apr-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1202 Ecuador's officials travelling to Mexico learn from this country's experience in developing logistics free trade zones. EC-T1202 Logistics Free trade zones. Taking advantage of Mexican experience in Ecuador Ecuador's officials travelling to Mexico learn from this country's experience in developing logistics free trade zones. Technical Cooperation Ecuador TRADE 28-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1094 The objective of this TC is to support the development of SMHP projects in Honduras in order to diversify the sources of electricity generation through the use of renewable energy sources. HO-T1094 Apoyo al Desarrollo de Mini-Centrales Hidroeléctricas (SERNA) The objective of this TC is to support the development of SMHP projects in Honduras in order to diversify the sources of electricity generation through the use of renewable energy sources. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENERGY 28-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1132 In particular to explore possible mechanisms that allow to catalyze the effects of anticipated infrastructure works for the local development, concerning the development of the indigenous communities of the zone. HO-T1132 Development of Economic and Productive Activities for the Road Maintenance Micr In particular to explore possible mechanisms that allow to catalyze the effects of anticipated infrastructure works for the local development, concerning the development of the indigenous communities of the zone. Technical Cooperation Honduras TRANSPORT 28-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1275 The improvements in the conditions of navigation will cause a greater fluvial traffic and therefore it will contribute to the economic integration of the Amazonian region to the regional economy. In this context, the waterway constitutes the support for other productive sectors, also, constitutes the integrating instrument between far away towns with the centers of distribution and the transport of people inside the region. It conforms, jointly with the highways, airports, the ways of a multimodal transport system for the development of these regional economies, as well as the central factor for the border interconnection (Peru-Ecuador). RS-T1275 IIRSA - Navigability Studies for the Napo River Ecuador-Peru The improvements in the conditions of navigation will cause a greater fluvial traffic and therefore it will contribute to the economic integration of the Amazonian region to the regional economy. In this context, the waterway constitutes the support for other productive sectors, also, constitutes the integrating instrument between far away towns with the centers of distribution and the transport of people inside the region. It conforms, jointly with the highways, airports, the ways of a multimodal transport system for the development of these regional economies, as well as the central factor for the border interconnection (Peru-Ecuador). Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 28-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-T1009 The purpose of the technical visit is to allow the MEHR to observe the Digital Project of Parana, especially the C3SL and to learn about its operations, costs, management and administration with the objective of applying the lessons learned and implementing a similar program in Barbados. In particular, MEHR will assess the option of collaborating closely with the tertiary education system in Barbados to provide maintenance services for the school system. It is to be noted that maintenance of the computers and other technologies are a contractual obligation by the MEHR. BA-T1009 Project Digital in Brazil The purpose of the technical visit is to allow the MEHR to observe the Digital Project of Parana, especially the C3SL and to learn about its operations, costs, management and administration with the objective of applying the lessons learned and implementing a similar program in Barbados. In particular, MEHR will assess the option of collaborating closely with the tertiary education system in Barbados to provide maintenance services for the school system. It is to be noted that maintenance of the computers and other technologies are a contractual obligation by the MEHR. Technical Cooperation Barbados EDUCATION 24-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1723 Specifically, the Program seeks to: (i) provide technical guidance for the operation of the Anticorruption Activities Fund (AAF) and (ii) contribute to regional cooperation among member countries. RG-T1723 Support for the Operation of the Anti-Corruption Activities Fund II Specifically, the Program seeks to: (i) provide technical guidance for the operation of the Anticorruption Activities Fund (AAF) and (ii) contribute to regional cooperation among member countries. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1064 EN DR-T1064 Exchange of Experiences Costa Rica and DR EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic FINANCIAL MARKETS 23-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1111 EN EC-T1111 Strenghening Design and Execution Prog and Social Policies EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1123 EN EC-T1123 Strenghening Design and Execution Prog and Social Policies EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1701 The objective is to improve management and dissemination of the knowledge generated by FONTAGRO, to enhance its impact in the countries of the region. The purpose is to make flexible, modern tools available to the region that facilitate access to the knowledge generated by FONTAGRO projects, employing user-friendly databases built on reliable business and administrative processes. RG-T1701 FONTAGRO Knowledge Management The objective is to improve management and dissemination of the knowledge generated by FONTAGRO, to enhance its impact in the countries of the region. The purpose is to make flexible, modern tools available to the region that facilitate access to the knowledge generated by FONTAGRO projects, employing user-friendly databases built on reliable business and administrative processes. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 21-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1026 The overall objective of the proposed project is to preserve the resources in a sustainable manner. The specific objective is to produce a series of standards of good environmental practices for the SMEs engaged in handling or recycling of batteries in a responsible way to adopt environmental conservation and the surrounding towns where they operate, thus avoiding contamination natural resources and populations. DR-M1026 Clean Method Adpotion of Batteries Recycle / Production on the Small Enterprise The overall objective of the proposed project is to preserve the resources in a sustainable manner. The specific objective is to produce a series of standards of good environmental practices for the SMEs engaged in handling or recycling of batteries in a responsible way to adopt environmental conservation and the surrounding towns where they operate, thus avoiding contamination natural resources and populations. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1114 The main objective of this Technical Cooperation TC is to evaluate the feasibility of implementing an integrated sunflower bio-oil production facility and the replacement of sunflower with jatropha curcas over time, as primary feedstock for the Project. The Project will be located in the area of the Barra, Province of Bahia, Brazil. The specific objectives of this TC are realized in two phases, and include the completion of the following studies: (i) Legal advisory over land rights and associated liabilities; (ii) Agriculture consulting and feasibility study; (iii) Environmental and industrial licenses and water concession; (iv) Jatropha and sunflower pilot testing; (v) Logistics assessment; (vi) engineering plan. BR-T1114 Biobahia Bio-oil The main objective of this Technical Cooperation TC is to evaluate the feasibility of implementing an integrated sunflower bio-oil production facility and the replacement of sunflower with jatropha curcas over time, as primary feedstock for the Project. The Project will be located in the area of the Barra, Province of Bahia, Brazil. The specific objectives of this TC are realized in two phases, and include the completion of the following studies: (i) Legal advisory over land rights and associated liabilities; (ii) Agriculture consulting and feasibility study; (iii) Environmental and industrial licenses and water concession; (iv) Jatropha and sunflower pilot testing; (v) Logistics assessment; (vi) engineering plan. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1021 Goal : to improve the income of 3600 coffee producers and their families. Purpose : to improve the competitiveness of the 8 cooperatives members of the "KOPKAB" network (Cooperation of Coffee Growers Cooperatives of Belle Anse). Component 1. Institutional and entrepreneurship reinforcement - To train the cooperatives staff in management, accounting, finance¿ and entrepreneurship - To support the implementation of a management system - To design business plans - To facilitate access to credit institutions Component 2. Quality improvement - To design and implement a quality control and monitoring system - To provide small equipment (scale, humidity-meter¿) Component 3. Marketing - To design promotion tools (brochures, video¿) - To participate to international coffee fairs - To support negotiations with buyers Component 4. Networking - To organize meetings with other partners in Haiti (especially with cooperatives from Baptiste region) - To facilitate the design of joint action plans (on marketing¿) HA-M1021 Support to the competitiveness of quality coffee value chain in Thiotte Goal : to improve the income of 3600 coffee producers and their families. Purpose : to improve the competitiveness of the 8 cooperatives members of the "KOPKAB" network (Cooperation of Coffee Growers Cooperatives of Belle Anse). Component 1. Institutional and entrepreneurship reinforcement - To train the cooperatives staff in management, accounting, finance¿ and entrepreneurship - To support the implementation of a management system - To design business plans - To facilitate access to credit institutions Component 2. Quality improvement - To design and implement a quality control and monitoring system - To provide small equipment (scale, humidity-meter¿) Component 3. Marketing - To design promotion tools (brochures, video¿) - To participate to international coffee fairs - To support negotiations with buyers Component 4. Networking - To organize meetings with other partners in Haiti (especially with cooperatives from Baptiste region) - To facilitate the design of joint action plans (on marketing¿) Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1022 Goal : to improve the income of 1000 coffee producers and their families. Purpose : to improve the competitiveness of the 6 cooperatives members of the "IKOKAB" network the 6 cooperatives members of the "IKOKAB" network (Union of Coffee Cooperatives in Baptiste). Component 1. Institutional and entrepreneurship reinforcement - To train the cooperatives staff in management, accounting, finance¿ and entrepreneurship - To support the implementation of a management system - To design business plans - To facilitate access to credit institutions Component 2. Quality improvement - To design and implement a quality control and monitoring system - To provide small equipment (scale, humidity-meter¿) Component 3. Marketing - To design promotion tools (brochures, video¿) - To participate to international coffee fairs - To support negotiations with buyers Component 4. Networking - To organize meetings with other partners in Haiti (especially with cooperatives from Thiotte region) - To facilitate the design of joint action plans (on marketing¿) HA-M1022 Support to the competitiveness of quality coffee value chain in Baptiste Goal : to improve the income of 1000 coffee producers and their families. Purpose : to improve the competitiveness of the 6 cooperatives members of the "IKOKAB" network the 6 cooperatives members of the "IKOKAB" network (Union of Coffee Cooperatives in Baptiste). Component 1. Institutional and entrepreneurship reinforcement - To train the cooperatives staff in management, accounting, finance¿ and entrepreneurship - To support the implementation of a management system - To design business plans - To facilitate access to credit institutions Component 2. Quality improvement - To design and implement a quality control and monitoring system - To provide small equipment (scale, humidity-meter¿) Component 3. Marketing - To design promotion tools (brochures, video¿) - To participate to international coffee fairs - To support negotiations with buyers Component 4. Networking - To organize meetings with other partners in Haiti (especially with cooperatives from Thiotte region) - To facilitate the design of joint action plans (on marketing¿) Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1106 The objective of the Technical Cooperation (TC) is to provide support to the State of Minas Gerais (MG), through the MG Development Bank (BDMG), in its attempt to reduce the dumpsites (botaderos a cielo abierto) in the municipalities of the State and also incentive a sound and integrated solid waste management (SWM). The specific objective of the TC is to develop "Integrated Plans for Urban Solid Waste Management" in selected municipalities under the format of "pilot-projects", which will include guidelines for the implementation, operation and monitoring of the solid waste Plan. Moreover, the TC will provide support, through technical and legal consultancies, for the creation of a specific Program to support the formation of public consortiums among municipalities for an integrated management of solid wastes. BR-T1106 Solid Waste Management in the State of Minas Gerais The objective of the Technical Cooperation (TC) is to provide support to the State of Minas Gerais (MG), through the MG Development Bank (BDMG), in its attempt to reduce the dumpsites (botaderos a cielo abierto) in the municipalities of the State and also incentive a sound and integrated solid waste management (SWM). The specific objective of the TC is to develop "Integrated Plans for Urban Solid Waste Management" in selected municipalities under the format of "pilot-projects", which will include guidelines for the implementation, operation and monitoring of the solid waste Plan. Moreover, the TC will provide support, through technical and legal consultancies, for the creation of a specific Program to support the formation of public consortiums among municipalities for an integrated management of solid wastes. Technical Cooperation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 15-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1200 Minstreaming the gender perspective in the conceptual design and the structuring of the operational, institutional and legal components of Bogotá's Integrated Transit System. CO-T1200 Mainstreaming gender perspective in Bogotá's Integrated Transit System Minstreaming the gender perspective in the conceptual design and the structuring of the operational, institutional and legal components of Bogotá's Integrated Transit System. Technical Cooperation Colombia TRANSPORT 15-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1048 To help restore the flow of credit to Panama's real economy, offsetting in part, and on a temporary basis, shortfalls in normal credit flows in United States dollars to the productive sector resulting from the global financial crisis. Its purpose is to channel credit to the productive sector through eligible IFIs, to provide working capital and foreign trade financing. PN-L1048 Liquidity Program for Growth Sustainability To help restore the flow of credit to Panama's real economy, offsetting in part, and on a temporary basis, shortfalls in normal credit flows in United States dollars to the productive sector resulting from the global financial crisis. Its purpose is to channel credit to the productive sector through eligible IFIs, to provide working capital and foreign trade financing. Loan Operation Panama FINANCIAL MARKETS 15-Apr-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1670 The general objective of this operation is to improve the climate of business and to promote the productive development to national level and subnacional. The specific objective is to have a line of consultancy that provide to countries C and D and to governments subnacionales of all the countries of the technical support support region for: (I) to carry out evaluations and plans of action in priority areas of climate of business and productive development; (ii) to design and to implement specific projects in said priority areas; and (iii) to identify, to systematize, to disseminate and to transfer prominent lessons learned for the Bank and for other countries of the region in these environments. It is activity will be called the "Line of Support for the Strengthening of the Productive Development" (LAFP) (to see Annex II for a rough draft of the Operating Regulation). RG-T1670 Support for the Strengthening of the Productive Development in Latin America and The general objective of this operation is to improve the climate of business and to promote the productive development to national level and subnacional. The specific objective is to have a line of consultancy that provide to countries C and D and to governments subnacionales of all the countries of the technical support support region for: (I) to carry out evaluations and plans of action in priority areas of climate of business and productive development; (ii) to design and to implement specific projects in said priority areas; and (iii) to identify, to systematize, to disseminate and to transfer prominent lessons learned for the Bank and for other countries of the region in these environments. It is activity will be called the "Line of Support for the Strengthening of the Productive Development" (LAFP) (to see Annex II for a rough draft of the Operating Regulation). Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1036 To promote policy actions to improve the efficiency of the public administration, particularly towards improving the quality of public expenditures, increasing the equity and efficiency of the fiscal system and it's administration, and promoting an articulated administration of human resources. To achieve these goals the program is structured upon three policy areas: (i) quality of expenditures and of the budget process; (ii) efficiency and equity of the fiscals system; and (iii) reform of the civil service. UR-L1036 Modernizing the Tax System and Enhancing the Quality of Public Expenditure II To promote policy actions to improve the efficiency of the public administration, particularly towards improving the quality of public expenditures, increasing the equity and efficiency of the fiscal system and it's administration, and promoting an articulated administration of human resources. To achieve these goals the program is structured upon three policy areas: (i) quality of expenditures and of the budget process; (ii) efficiency and equity of the fiscals system; and (iii) reform of the civil service. Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1122 The main objective is to develop studies, procedures and instruments of a road conservation system by results or service levels, that the DER aims to apply in a pilot in an extension of approximately 500 km of main corridors of the road network of the state. BR-T1122 Support Preparation for Pilot Program of Road Conservation by Results of Ceara The main objective is to develop studies, procedures and instruments of a road conservation system by results or service levels, that the DER aims to apply in a pilot in an extension of approximately 500 km of main corridors of the road network of the state. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 13-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1713 The objective of this project is to provide policymakers and private sector actors from Latin America and the Caribbean with strategic guidance on AFT and the implementation and evaluation of AFT strategies. RG-T1713 Support for AFT Capacity Building in LAC The objective of this project is to provide policymakers and private sector actors from Latin America and the Caribbean with strategic guidance on AFT and the implementation and evaluation of AFT strategies. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 13-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1175 The objective of this TC is to elaborate diagnostic studies, acompany public-private cooperation processes, train personnel, and complete pilot activites in preparation of the Local Competitive Development Program in the Province of Loja (EC-L1067). EC-T1175 Local Competitive Development in Loja The objective of this TC is to elaborate diagnostic studies, acompany public-private cooperation processes, train personnel, and complete pilot activites in preparation of the Local Competitive Development Program in the Province of Loja (EC-L1067). Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1028 EN ES-M1028 Strenghtening of Microfinance Institution in El Salvador EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1091 The objective of the TC is to undertake technical studies and preparation work for the watershed managemetn plan for prevention of natural disasters in three priority watershed of HA0033 HA-T1091 Support for Watershed Management Plans for Preventive Disaster Risk Management The objective of the TC is to undertake technical studies and preparation work for the watershed managemetn plan for prevention of natural disasters in three priority watershed of HA0033 Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 09-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1096 The goal of this TC is to provide the country with the capacity to identify and better prepare for flood risk, with special emphasis on reducing the loss of lives due to these events. The specific objectives are to (i) build community capacity for preparedness and response to early warning, (ii) strengthening institutional capacity for the operation of the flood early warning system, and (iii) increase public awareness throughout education campaign. The objectives of this TC correspond the original objective of the loan Program. HA-T1096 Technical Assistance for National Program of Flood Early Warning System The goal of this TC is to provide the country with the capacity to identify and better prepare for flood risk, with special emphasis on reducing the loss of lives due to these events. The specific objectives are to (i) build community capacity for preparedness and response to early warning, (ii) strengthening institutional capacity for the operation of the flood early warning system, and (iii) increase public awareness throughout education campaign. The objectives of this TC correspond the original objective of the loan Program. Technical Cooperation Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 09-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-M1012 The general objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of family-controlled small and medium-sized enterprises of Jamaica. The specific objective is to incorporate corporate governance and other managerial practices in selected SMEs in Jamaica. JA-M1012 Improving the Competitiveness of Family Businesses through Corporate Governance The general objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of family-controlled small and medium-sized enterprises of Jamaica. The specific objective is to incorporate corporate governance and other managerial practices in selected SMEs in Jamaica. Technical Cooperation Jamaica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1111 Support to activities of the Climate Change Agenda in Mexico related with the implementation of the Climate Change Special Program (PECC). ME-T1111 Support Team to the Climate Change Agenda in México Support to activities of the Climate Change Agenda in Mexico related with the implementation of the Climate Change Special Program (PECC). Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 09-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1055 EN NI-T1055 Preparation of the Tourism National Program EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 09-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1063 The objectives of this TC are to: (i) prepare the final technical designs for the construction of three small hydroelectric generation plants in Panama, (ii) conduct technical due diligence through an independent engineer for the financing of the construction of these plants by the IDB and (iii) prepare the Project Design Documents and other related activities to obtain the Certificate of Emissions Reduction. PN-T1063 Final Design Studies for Small Hydroelectric Projects The objectives of this TC are to: (i) prepare the final technical designs for the construction of three small hydroelectric generation plants in Panama, (ii) conduct technical due diligence through an independent engineer for the financing of the construction of these plants by the IDB and (iii) prepare the Project Design Documents and other related activities to obtain the Certificate of Emissions Reduction. Technical Cooperation Panama ENERGY 09-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1196 The general objective is to contribute to improving the linkage between job seekers and employers in Peru. The specific objective is to design and implement the National Employment Service in Peru [Servicio Nacional de Empleo del Perú (SENEP)]. PE-T1196 Technical and Operational Foundation of the National Job Service in Peru - SENEP The general objective is to contribute to improving the linkage between job seekers and employers in Peru. The specific objective is to design and implement the National Employment Service in Peru [Servicio Nacional de Empleo del Perú (SENEP)]. Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-L1010 To rehabilitate, stabilize, and protect road infrastructure affected by flood damage caused by Tropical Depression No. 16 in 2008. BL-L1010 Emergency Road Rehabilitation Program Flooding Tropical Depression To rehabilitate, stabilize, and protect road infrastructure affected by flood damage caused by Tropical Depression No. 16 in 2008. Loan Operation Belize TRANSPORT 07-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1137 Experice exchange in the environemtnal management of roads BR-T1137 Experience Exchange on Roads Environmental Management Experice exchange in the environemtnal management of roads Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 07-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1609 The overall objective of the technical cooperation is to contribute to enhancing the GIS&T cyber-infrastructure within Latin America for innovation and economic development. The specific objective is to create a concerted effort to build technical, institutional and workforce capacity in the subject. RG-T1609 Developing Latin American GIS&T Cyber-Infrastructure for Innovation & Economic The overall objective of the technical cooperation is to contribute to enhancing the GIS&T cyber-infrastructure within Latin America for innovation and economic development. The specific objective is to create a concerted effort to build technical, institutional and workforce capacity in the subject. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1135 Exchange lessons learned and good practices originated in the design and implementation of the Regional Development Agencies Program (CH-L1019) executed by CORFO. BR-T1135 Supportto Secretaria of Sao Paulo in Regional Productive Development Exchange lessons learned and good practices originated in the design and implementation of the Regional Development Agencies Program (CH-L1019) executed by CORFO. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1661 EN RG-T1661 Feasibility Study for the Development of Short Distance Maritime Transport EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 03-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1039 The project's objective is to professionalize superior management positions within the public administration, through training activities on public policies and management that respond to Uruguayan public administration characteristics while remaining open to progress made in developed countries. UR-T1039 Training of Managerial Positions in Public administration The project's objective is to professionalize superior management positions within the public administration, through training activities on public policies and management that respond to Uruguayan public administration characteristics while remaining open to progress made in developed countries. Technical Cooperation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1188 General objective: Participatory formulation of a GEF medium-sized project proposal to support "New Models of Environmental Conservation based on Pira-Parana's Indigenous Traditional Knowledge in the Colombia Amazon" with the Traditional Authorities and communities of ACAIPI (Pirá Paraná basin), in the scope of Colombia's legal framework and its space for indigenous autonomic governance of their own territories. The specific objectives include: a) Assure the participation of the beneficiary population in the formulation of a Global Environmental Fund middle project that will support traditional knowledge models to enhance territorial governance based on forest and biodiversity conservation. b) Strengthen the institutional capacity of ACAIPI in project formulation and execution. c) Establish agreements for the coordination of responsibilities implied in the future execution of the Project between Fundación Gaia Amazonas (FGA) and ACAIPI. CO-T1188 Environmental Conservation based on Pira-Parana's Traditional Knowledge General objective: Participatory formulation of a GEF medium-sized project proposal to support "New Models of Environmental Conservation based on Pira-Parana's Indigenous Traditional Knowledge in the Colombia Amazon" with the Traditional Authorities and communities of ACAIPI (Pirá Paraná basin), in the scope of Colombia's legal framework and its space for indigenous autonomic governance of their own territories. The specific objectives include: a) Assure the participation of the beneficiary population in the formulation of a Global Environmental Fund middle project that will support traditional knowledge models to enhance territorial governance based on forest and biodiversity conservation. b) Strengthen the institutional capacity of ACAIPI in project formulation and execution. c) Establish agreements for the coordination of responsibilities implied in the future execution of the Project between Fundación Gaia Amazonas (FGA) and ACAIPI. Technical Cooperation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1191 The general objective of this TC is to strengthen the capacities of the indigenous communities to plan the usage of their mining resources metallic and non-metallic. The specific objective is to train the communities to improve their understanding of the characteristics of the mining cycle and of the environmental assessment evaluations. CO-T1191 Social Environmental Impact on Indigenous Areas of Cauca The general objective of this TC is to strengthen the capacities of the indigenous communities to plan the usage of their mining resources metallic and non-metallic. The specific objective is to train the communities to improve their understanding of the characteristics of the mining cycle and of the environmental assessment evaluations. Technical Cooperation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1069 The objective of the project is to contribute to the long-term effort of Guyana in the formulation and establishment of a science-based research Programme for the Iwokrama forest. Activities under said Programme are aimed at reducing Iwokrama's vulnerability to climate change, while demonstrating how forests such as Iwokrama can continue to be used in a sustainable way to generate income for government and local communities, whose livelihoods depend on the forest. GY-T1069 Measurement of Climate Change Impacts and Eco-system Services in Iwokrama The objective of the project is to contribute to the long-term effort of Guyana in the formulation and establishment of a science-based research Programme for the Iwokrama forest. Activities under said Programme are aimed at reducing Iwokrama's vulnerability to climate change, while demonstrating how forests such as Iwokrama can continue to be used in a sustainable way to generate income for government and local communities, whose livelihoods depend on the forest. Technical Cooperation Guyana ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1710 The final evaluation of the Sida-IDB Partnership Program (FW1) RG-T1710 Final Evaluation of the Sida-IDB Partnership Program in Central America The final evaluation of the Sida-IDB Partnership Program (FW1) Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Apr-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1083 The general objective of this project is to create of work and income generation by the recycling of garbage and used kitchen oil. BR-M1083 Project Neither Luxury, Nor Garbage The general objective of this project is to create of work and income generation by the recycling of garbage and used kitchen oil. Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1084 The general objective of the project is to just contribute for the increase of the protagonism of the associations and cooperatives of craftsmen in the net of the commerce, of its empreendedorismo in the search of new markets and systematization of this methodology. BR-M1084 Undertaking and fair commerce in the handiwork activity in Brazil. The general objective of the project is to just contribute for the increase of the protagonism of the associations and cooperatives of craftsmen in the net of the commerce, of its empreendedorismo in the search of new markets and systematization of this methodology. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1090 The general objective of the project will be to reduce the present extreme poverty in the region, being promoted the income generation and stimulating economic chances of communitarian base associates to the tourism. The specific objective will be to fortify the small businesses of the region by means of the association with the existing tourist enterprises. BR-M1090 Environmental and Social inclusion the responsible tourism in the south Bahia The general objective of the project will be to reduce the present extreme poverty in the region, being promoted the income generation and stimulating economic chances of communitarian base associates to the tourism. The specific objective will be to fortify the small businesses of the region by means of the association with the existing tourist enterprises. Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1093 The objective of this project is to help the creation of a technical assistance network for the Mandalla Methodology in nine States of the Northeast Region of Brazil. BR-M1093 Soc networks Mandalla:capac the country man to prod and educ the city to consume The objective of this project is to help the creation of a technical assistance network for the Mandalla Methodology in nine States of the Northeast Region of Brazil. Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1095 To promote increase of income with the insertion in the market of work of fishing women. BR-M1095 Project Cambira To promote increase of income with the insertion in the market of work of fishing women. Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1096 The general objective of the project is to promote the partner-economic inclusion of low income population by means of the consolidation of an innovative, differentiated and replicável model based in the beginning of creative economy adapted the small enterprises. BR-M1096 Culture and Development:creative economy for employmentand and reven generation The general objective of the project is to promote the partner-economic inclusion of low income population by means of the consolidation of an innovative, differentiated and replicável model based in the beginning of creative economy adapted the small enterprises. Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1043 The specific objectives are to: (i) implement a framework for collecting, managing, and disseminating services statistics; and (ii) build national capacity to analyze trade statistics in policy-making and external trade negotiations. GY-T1043 Services Statistics Development The specific objectives are to: (i) implement a framework for collecting, managing, and disseminating services statistics; and (ii) build national capacity to analyze trade statistics in policy-making and external trade negotiations. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Mar-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1049 The implementation of TC will serve to the human development of vulnerable workers, especially young workers, through the evaluation of the youth training program, and the analysis of the factors that affect the transition between school and work and the factors affecting the duration of unemployment. DR-T1049 Support to the Program "Labor Markets and Social Transfers, Phase I" The implementation of TC will serve to the human development of vulnerable workers, especially young workers, through the evaluation of the youth training program, and the analysis of the factors that affect the transition between school and work and the factors affecting the duration of unemployment. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1042 The objective is to identify the main issues that affect women in MSEs access to finance in Jamica and to propose a set of actions to both the secured transactions reform and other on-going or future reforms in the financial areas in order to improve women's access to finance JA-T1042 Improving Access to Finance to Women Entrepreneurs The objective is to identify the main issues that affect women in MSEs access to finance in Jamica and to propose a set of actions to both the secured transactions reform and other on-going or future reforms in the financial areas in order to improve women's access to finance Technical Cooperation Jamaica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1155 Technical assistance will finance the early stages of sector work in secundary education that will help to identifty opportunities for strategic dialogue and investment between the Bank and the country. PE-T1155 Improving the Quality of Basic Education Technical assistance will finance the early stages of sector work in secundary education that will help to identifty opportunities for strategic dialogue and investment between the Bank and the country. Technical Cooperation Peru EDUCATION 30-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1026 To develop of feasibility study that analyzes the state of municipal airports in Belize and proposes an expansion program for the medium and long term. BL-T1026 Domestic Airstrips To develop of feasibility study that analyzes the state of municipal airports in Belize and proposes an expansion program for the medium and long term. Technical Cooperation Belize TRANSPORT 26-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1706 The general objective of the consultancy is to contribute to knowledge of policies, methodology and success stories of micro franchises in Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific objective is to provide the MIF with international experience (best practices) on micro franchise development and to show the LAC's current position. RG-T1706 Best Practices and Microfranchise Case Studies The general objective of the consultancy is to contribute to knowledge of policies, methodology and success stories of micro franchises in Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific objective is to provide the MIF with international experience (best practices) on micro franchise development and to show the LAC's current position. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1052 Strengthen technical, entrepreneurial and productive capacities of recicling associations to offer services and products of higher quality and added value. As a result, an industrial recicling cluster will be started, owned by reciclers; assistance will be provided during the public call for cleaning and waste management; and regulatory proposals will be prepared to include reciclers in the industry development. CO-M1052 Development of a Business Model for the Economic Consolidation of the Recyclers Strengthen technical, entrepreneurial and productive capacities of recicling associations to offer services and products of higher quality and added value. As a result, an industrial recicling cluster will be started, owned by reciclers; assistance will be provided during the public call for cleaning and waste management; and regulatory proposals will be prepared to include reciclers in the industry development. Technical Cooperation Colombia WATER AND SANITATION 24-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1056 The goal of the project is to help enhance the competitiveness of businesses in Colombia's textile/apparel sector. The purpose is to strengthen the Medellín-Antioquia textile/apparel cluster, improving business linkages, productivity, and innovation of enterprises and encouraging coordination between support agencies CO-M1056 Innovation&design platform for the textile, apparel and fashion sector in Medell The goal of the project is to help enhance the competitiveness of businesses in Colombia's textile/apparel sector. The purpose is to strengthen the Medellín-Antioquia textile/apparel cluster, improving business linkages, productivity, and innovation of enterprises and encouraging coordination between support agencies Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1061 Economic development for the wastepickers. CO-M1061 Development of a business model for the economic consolidation of the recyclers Economic development for the wastepickers. Loan Operation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Mar-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1203 EN CO-T1203 Develpment of a Business Model for the Economical Consolidation of the Wastepick EN Technical Cooperation Colombia WATER AND SANITATION 24-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1027 The objective of the transaction is to promote trade finance activities in the country. DR-L1027 Banco de Reservas - TFFP The objective of the transaction is to promote trade finance activities in the country. Loan Operation Dominican Republic TRADE 24-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1041 The main objective of the transaction is to promote trade finance activities in the region. HO-L1041 Banco Lafise Honduras S.A.- TFFP The main objective of the transaction is to promote trade finance activities in the region. Loan Operation Honduras TRADE 24-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1093 The main objective is to promote international trade activity in the Region. AR-L1093 Banco Supervielle S.A. - TFFP The main objective is to promote international trade activity in the Region. Loan Operation Argentina TRADE 23-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1192 In order to meet anticipated demand, electricity supplies in Brazil need to grow by about 4,500MW per year, according to government estimates. The TermoMaranhao Project will add 360MW of installed capacity into the NorthEastern Region and will sell energy to 32 distribution companies that have a combined client base of more than 158 million people, making a substantial contribution to this goal. BR-L1192 TermoMaranhao Thermoelectric Power Plant Project In order to meet anticipated demand, electricity supplies in Brazil need to grow by about 4,500MW per year, according to government estimates. The TermoMaranhao Project will add 360MW of installed capacity into the NorthEastern Region and will sell energy to 32 distribution companies that have a combined client base of more than 158 million people, making a substantial contribution to this goal. Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 20-Mar-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1193 To add 720MW of installed capacity into the NorthEastern Region and will sell energy to 32 distribution companies that have a combined client base of more than 158 million people, will make a substantial contribution to this goal. BR-L1193 Pécem Thermoelectric Power Plant Project To add 720MW of installed capacity into the NorthEastern Region and will sell energy to 32 distribution companies that have a combined client base of more than 158 million people, will make a substantial contribution to this goal. Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 20-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1086 Support trade financing for imports and exports to Colombia. CO-L1086 Bancolombia S.A. - TFFP Support trade financing for imports and exports to Colombia. Loan Operation Colombia TRADE 20-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1059 EN CR-T1059 Partnership SABESP - AYA for Projects Management EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica WATER AND SANITATION 20-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1014 To improve the competitive position of the Dominican Republic, in a context of macroeconomic stability and sustainable economic growth, through increasing the productivity and efficiency of the real and financial sectors. DR-L1014 Program to Support Policies to Enhance Productivity and Competitiveness To improve the competitive position of the Dominican Republic, in a context of macroeconomic stability and sustainable economic growth, through increasing the productivity and efficiency of the real and financial sectors. Loan Operation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1040 Provide liquidity to the financial system in order to maintain credit flow to the productive sector given the external credit crunch caused by the current global financial crisis. Its purpose would be to channel through IFIs resources in USD towards the export sector to mitigate the consequences of the international financial crisis. DR-L1040 Liquidity Program for Growth Sustainability Provide liquidity to the financial system in order to maintain credit flow to the productive sector given the external credit crunch caused by the current global financial crisis. Its purpose would be to channel through IFIs resources in USD towards the export sector to mitigate the consequences of the international financial crisis. Loan Operation Dominican Republic FINANCIAL MARKETS 20-Mar-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1033 To support public policies adopted by the GdP to consolidate the reforms in the energy sector of Panama oreiented to ensure the sustainability of the sector, to ensure the country's growth and contribute to poverty reduction. PN-L1033 Energy Sector Consolidation Support Program I To support public policies adopted by the GdP to consolidate the reforms in the energy sector of Panama oreiented to ensure the sustainability of the sector, to ensure the country's growth and contribute to poverty reduction. Loan Operation Panama ENERGY 18-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1062 This TC will conduct feasibility studies to implement the capture of methane gas. AR-T1062 Free Stall Bio Gas Project & Feedlot Bio Gas Project This TC will conduct feasibility studies to implement the capture of methane gas. Technical Cooperation Argentina ENERGY 17-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1128 The general objective of the project is to contribute to increasing economic opportunities in the Haiti-Dominican Republic border region by enhancing cross-border cooperation in economic issues. The specific objective is to identify, strengthen and expand economic linkages among local private enterprise organizations across the border, with an emphasis on small-scale producers. RG-M1128 Fostering Cooperation for Economic Development on the Haiti/DR The general objective of the project is to contribute to increasing economic opportunities in the Haiti-Dominican Republic border region by enhancing cross-border cooperation in economic issues. The specific objective is to identify, strengthen and expand economic linkages among local private enterprise organizations across the border, with an emphasis on small-scale producers. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1696 To support RND in the implementation of the Bank's IDRM agenda and to strengthen Bank capacity in IDRM. RG-T1696 Japanese Specialist in Disaster Risk Management To support RND in the implementation of the Bank's IDRM agenda and to strengthen Bank capacity in IDRM. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 17-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1085 The specific objectives of this Technical Cooperation (TC) are: (i) the completion of a water supply study; and, (ii) the completion of an urban engineering study. Together, the components of the TC will prepare the Project for the next stages of development, including the pursuit of financing through the Structured and Corporate Finance Department. NI-T1085 El Guacalito Project The specific objectives of this Technical Cooperation (TC) are: (i) the completion of a water supply study; and, (ii) the completion of an urban engineering study. Together, the components of the TC will prepare the Project for the next stages of development, including the pursuit of financing through the Structured and Corporate Finance Department. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1062 Training of DIGREPRES technical staff in budgeting for results at the Ministry of Finance in Mexico. DR-T1062 Dominican Republic / Mexico. Ministry of Finance Mexico / DIGEPRES DR Training of DIGREPRES technical staff in budgeting for results at the Ministry of Finance in Mexico. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1119 The general objective of this TC is to contribute to the strengthening of the public investment system in Honduras. The specific objectives are to update the guidelines for formulation and evaluation of public investment projects and programs and to strengthen project mangement capacity. HO-T1119 Updating of Guidelines and Training in Project Management The general objective of this TC is to contribute to the strengthening of the public investment system in Honduras. The specific objectives are to update the guidelines for formulation and evaluation of public investment projects and programs and to strengthen project mangement capacity. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1181 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the implementation the Compensation Program for Competitiveness (PCC) and the compliance with the conditions of the PBL PE-L1066 that accompnay the Programa, through priority studies. PE-T1181 Support the Competitiveness of the Agricultural Sector Program The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the implementation the Compensation Program for Competitiveness (PCC) and the compliance with the conditions of the PBL PE-L1066 that accompnay the Programa, through priority studies. Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 13-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1080 EN NI-T1080 Building the Institutional Network in Support of Social Welfare EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1061 The general objective is to enable the sustainable expansion of the microcomputer and small Brazilian businesses. The specific objective is the development of a methodology to implement microfranquicias chiefly in the city of Maringá and Northwest region of the State of Paraná BR-M1061 Development of a methodology to implement microfranchises The general objective is to enable the sustainable expansion of the microcomputer and small Brazilian businesses. The specific objective is the development of a methodology to implement microfranquicias chiefly in the city of Maringá and Northwest region of the State of Paraná Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1051 The project seeks to increase the competitiveness of the small coffee producers of Colombia through the implementation of a Origin Denomination national strategy. CO-M1051 Increasing the Competitiveness of Colombian Coffee The project seeks to increase the competitiveness of the small coffee producers of Colombia through the implementation of a Origin Denomination national strategy. Technical Cooperation Colombia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 11-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1064 Assistance would be in the form of: (I) "Fortalecimiento Patrimonial" to foster the growth potential of these institutions by providing subordinated loans (as they are considered TIER 2 to Capital), (ii) Mortgage Fund (to fund low-income population access to social housing) and (iii) Technical Assistance, (among others, to improve the position of those institutions that currently would not qualify for any of the other two components of the financial assistance package). PE-L1064 Capital Low Income Housing Loan Program Peruvian Microfinance System Assistance would be in the form of: (I) "Fortalecimiento Patrimonial" to foster the growth potential of these institutions by providing subordinated loans (as they are considered TIER 2 to Capital), (ii) Mortgage Fund (to fund low-income population access to social housing) and (iii) Technical Assistance, (among others, to improve the position of those institutions that currently would not qualify for any of the other two components of the financial assistance package). Container Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 11-Mar-2009 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1126 The objective is to develop and implement a pilot program to provide privately offered pensions to microentrepreneurs and low-income populations excluded from traditional pension and social security plans, through alliances with microfinance organizations in Central America. RG-M1126 Pilot Project for Micropensions in Central America The objective is to develop and implement a pilot program to provide privately offered pensions to microentrepreneurs and low-income populations excluded from traditional pension and social security plans, through alliances with microfinance organizations in Central America. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1164 EN EC-T1164 Support Operative Evaluation and Impact on Social Programs EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1663 Carry out the financial analysis and recommendations to valuate and structure the business as well as the legal and financial recommendations to implement the chosen financial structure. RG-T1663 Structured Finance for the Colombia Panama Electric Interconnection Project Carry out the financial analysis and recommendations to valuate and structure the business as well as the legal and financial recommendations to implement the chosen financial structure. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 06-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1094 The main objective of the operation is to promote trade finance activities in the Region. AR-L1094 Banco Patagonia S.A. - TFFP The main objective of the operation is to promote trade finance activities in the Region. Loan Operation Argentina TRADE 05-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1021 The objective of the project is to provide training for development using integrated packages of best practices so that villagers, subsistence farmers and associations of agricultural producers will gain access to sound, practical solutions for the sustainable development of their communities. GU-M1021 Business Development in Rural Agricultural Community The objective of the project is to provide training for development using integrated packages of best practices so that villagers, subsistence farmers and associations of agricultural producers will gain access to sound, practical solutions for the sustainable development of their communities. Technical Cooperation Guatemala AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1047 The project objective is to make productive-sector businesses more competitive by creating an operative mechanism to disseminate innovation to the productive sector. The purpose is to introduce a methodology at Innovando El Futuro (IEF) to identify, promote and support dissemination of innovation to the productive sector through four entrepreneurship initiatives in two strategic sectors, the textileapparel sector and the food-cuisine sector. Using the methodology applied by Fundación Chile to identify, develop, and launch innovative businesses, the program will identify a portfolio of proposals with potential impact and conduct a selection process to choose four (tentatively two per subsector) to be taken through the feasibility phase (pre-commercial ramp-up). The project will finance four components. PE-M1047 Promoting Innovation in Supply Chains The project objective is to make productive-sector businesses more competitive by creating an operative mechanism to disseminate innovation to the productive sector. The purpose is to introduce a methodology at Innovando El Futuro (IEF) to identify, promote and support dissemination of innovation to the productive sector through four entrepreneurship initiatives in two strategic sectors, the textileapparel sector and the food-cuisine sector. Using the methodology applied by Fundación Chile to identify, develop, and launch innovative businesses, the program will identify a portfolio of proposals with potential impact and conduct a selection process to choose four (tentatively two per subsector) to be taken through the feasibility phase (pre-commercial ramp-up). The project will finance four components. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1145      The general objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to support the Colombian Government through Corpoamazonia in developing a conceptual and analytical framework to assess current needs and barriers, as well as opportunities that can arise for Colombia in the context of Climate Change and REDD, with particular reference to its impact on biodiversity conservation in the area of influence of the Pasto-Mocoa Road, located in the Andean-Amazon piedmont in the Putumayo province. CO-T1145 Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation through avoided Deforestation      The general objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to support the Colombian Government through Corpoamazonia in developing a conceptual and analytical framework to assess current needs and barriers, as well as opportunities that can arise for Colombia in the context of Climate Change and REDD, with particular reference to its impact on biodiversity conservation in the area of influence of the Pasto-Mocoa Road, located in the Andean-Amazon piedmont in the Putumayo province. Technical Cooperation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1642 The general objective of this program is to provide and promote sustainable energy solutions, improve the lives of people and generate innovative projects and ideas that could be replicated and scaled up in LAC. More specifically, the program will support the development of two contests and will finance approximately 50 innovative projects and project ideas that promote Renewable Energy (RE), Energy Efficiency (EE) and energy access in LAC. RG-T1642 Program to Promote Project and Project Ideas The general objective of this program is to provide and promote sustainable energy solutions, improve the lives of people and generate innovative projects and ideas that could be replicated and scaled up in LAC. More specifically, the program will support the development of two contests and will finance approximately 50 innovative projects and project ideas that promote Renewable Energy (RE), Energy Efficiency (EE) and energy access in LAC. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 04-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1699 The goal of the operation is to contribute to a better understanding, ebaluation and management of a diversity of risks in Capital Markets operations. RG-T1699 Risk Analysis and Management for New Instruments, Methodologies, Intermediaries The goal of the operation is to contribute to a better understanding, ebaluation and management of a diversity of risks in Capital Markets operations. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 04-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1702 The overall objective of the exposition is to: (i) promote awareness among government officials and private sector leaders of the positive social and economic impact of investing in the cultural industries. RG-T1702 Promotion of Social Inclusion Initiatives for Youth The overall objective of the exposition is to: (i) promote awareness among government officials and private sector leaders of the positive social and economic impact of investing in the cultural industries. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1066 Support to the Governements of Salta and Buenos Aires Provinces in the design and implementatio of Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Biofuels programs. AR-T1066 Alternative Energy Program in the Provinces of Buenos Aires and Salta Support to the Governements of Salta and Buenos Aires Provinces in the design and implementatio of Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Biofuels programs. Technical Cooperation Argentina ENERGY 02-Mar-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1149 This TC will support the Government of Ecuador in preparing a study of the expansion of the electricity transmission network to determine the optimal configuration that allows, in an economic and reliable way, to transport energy from new generation projects to the centers of consumption. EC-T1149 Designs for of the Electricity Transmission Backbone in 500 kV (EC-L1066) This TC will support the Government of Ecuador in preparing a study of the expansion of the electricity transmission network to determine the optimal configuration that allows, in an economic and reliable way, to transport energy from new generation projects to the centers of consumption. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENERGY 27-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1693 EN RG-T1693 Institutional Framework and Governance of Supervision Organisms in Latin America EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 27-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1697 EN RG-T1697 Promoting Gender & Diversity Equity and Development with Identity in ExpoDevelpm EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1046 The end of the project is to contribute to the economic growth and to the social development of Costa Rica, by means of the increment of the exports of the PYMES. The purpose of the project is to develop a TIC services platform to facilitate the insertion of the PYMES in markets of export and to promote the offering of its products internationally. AR-M1046 Program DATICs: Service center for the Design of Industrial Products The end of the project is to contribute to the economic growth and to the social development of Costa Rica, by means of the increment of the exports of the PYMES. The purpose of the project is to develop a TIC services platform to facilitate the insertion of the PYMES in markets of export and to promote the offering of its products internationally. Technical Cooperation Argentina SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1057 This TC's objective is to carry out the necessary studies to define the most efficient way to develop a BRT system in San Miguel de Tucuman and to complete the designs of a first corridor, guaranteeing the social, environmental, institutional, economic, technical and financial sustainability of the project. Designs for a bicycle paths network will also be developed. AR-T1057 Modernization of Urban Transport in San Miguel de Tucumán This TC's objective is to carry out the necessary studies to define the most efficient way to develop a BRT system in San Miguel de Tucuman and to complete the designs of a first corridor, guaranteeing the social, environmental, institutional, economic, technical and financial sustainability of the project. Designs for a bicycle paths network will also be developed. Technical Cooperation Argentina TRANSPORT 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1087 To promote the improvement of quality of life of Maringa's inhabitants through the implementation of mobility and urban transportation projects. The specific objectives of the operation are: i) to improve the public transportation system; ii) to improve travel times and reduce travel costs; and iv) to reduce air pollution and noise. BR-L1087 PROCIDADES-Maringá: Municipality of Maringá Urban Mobility Program To promote the improvement of quality of life of Maringa's inhabitants through the implementation of mobility and urban transportation projects. The specific objectives of the operation are: i) to improve the public transportation system; ii) to improve travel times and reduce travel costs; and iv) to reduce air pollution and noise. Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1076 EN BR-M1076 Logistical Managerial System for Micro and Small Enterprise EN Technical Cooperation Brazil SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1055 The end of the project is to contribute to the improvement of the competitiveness, productivity and profit value of the shipping companies and the MIPYMES that lend services of public transportation of the Central Metropolitan Area West. The purpose of the project is to develop a solution of TIC conformed by an entry with services of backup to the management of ASEMTUR with its affiliated, a system of I collect electronic for the public transportation and a service of information to the user. CO-M1055 Implementation of ICT in electronic commerce of supplies The end of the project is to contribute to the improvement of the competitiveness, productivity and profit value of the shipping companies and the MIPYMES that lend services of public transportation of the Central Metropolitan Area West. The purpose of the project is to develop a solution of TIC conformed by an entry with services of backup to the management of ASEMTUR with its affiliated, a system of I collect electronic for the public transportation and a service of information to the user. Technical Cooperation Colombia SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-M1014 The end of the project is to contribute to the economic growth and to the social development of Costa Rica, by means of the increment of the exports of the PYMES. The purpose of the project is to develop a TIC services platform to facilitate the insertion of the PYMES in markets of export and to promote the offering of its products internationally. CR-M1014 Promotion of the SME Exports through the ICT ¿ EXPORTS 2.0 The end of the project is to contribute to the economic growth and to the social development of Costa Rica, by means of the increment of the exports of the PYMES. The purpose of the project is to develop a TIC services platform to facilitate the insertion of the PYMES in markets of export and to promote the offering of its products internationally. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1061 The end of the project is to contribute to the economic growth and to the social development of Costa Rica, by means of the increment of the exports of the PYMES. The purpose of the project is to develop a TIC services platform to facilitate the insertion of the PYMES in markets of export and to promote the offering of its products internationally. PE-M1061 STRENGTHENING OF THE PRODUCTIVE CHAIN IN THE SME SECTOR The end of the project is to contribute to the economic growth and to the social development of Costa Rica, by means of the increment of the exports of the PYMES. The purpose of the project is to develop a TIC services platform to facilitate the insertion of the PYMES in markets of export and to promote the offering of its products internationally. Technical Cooperation Peru SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1162 The purpose of this program is to define a public procurement framework for the Caribbean states, and to establish a Protocol on government procurement, bringing it within the disciplines of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. RG-M1162 Regional Integration of Public Procurement The purpose of this program is to define a public procurement framework for the Caribbean states, and to establish a Protocol on government procurement, bringing it within the disciplines of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1671 The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical support to the creation of strategic alliances with private sector actors (donors/implementing NGOs) for the identification and implementation of projects that respond to the Water and Sanitation Initiative. RG-T1671 Support to Partnerships and Strategic Alliances for Water Projects The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical support to the creation of strategic alliances with private sector actors (donors/implementing NGOs) for the identification and implementation of projects that respond to the Water and Sanitation Initiative. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1031 EN UR-M1031 Establishment in 240 Pharmacies of a platform of business and services EN Technical Cooperation Uruguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1033 The goal of the project is to boost the competitiveness and development of MSMEs in Uruguay through efficient, accessible, and low-cost financial services to support the potential of sector businesses. The purpose is to implement a technology platform to facilitate access by MSMEs to adequate, accessible, and low-cost nonbank financing programs and services. UR-M1033 Access Platform to SME financing in Uruguay(PFP) The goal of the project is to boost the competitiveness and development of MSMEs in Uruguay through efficient, accessible, and low-cost financial services to support the potential of sector businesses. The purpose is to implement a technology platform to facilitate access by MSMEs to adequate, accessible, and low-cost nonbank financing programs and services. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1034 The end of the project is to contribute to the economic growth and to the social development of Costa Rica, by means of the increment of the exports of the PYMES. The purpose of the project is to develop a TIC services platform to facilitate the insertion of the PYMES in markets of export and to promote the offering of its products internationally. UR-M1034 Democratization of access to information in the Market Model The end of the project is to contribute to the economic growth and to the social development of Costa Rica, by means of the increment of the exports of the PYMES. The purpose of the project is to develop a TIC services platform to facilitate the insertion of the PYMES in markets of export and to promote the offering of its products internationally. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-T1015 1. General Purpose Contribute to the realization of Intercultural Education in Venezuela, from the implementation of Kariña Pedagogical Guide, with a view to the construction of the Self-Education of the Kariña indigenous people, in the framework of the Bolivarian Education System Reform. Specific Objectives 1.1. Raise the academic level of Kariña educators, through training workshops and / or professional enhancement. 1.2. Develop didactic and / or instructive materials to systematize the own pedagogy of the Kariña indigenous people, in accordance with the knowledge, skills and values expressed in their Pedagogical Guide. 1.3. Establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the implementation of Kariña Pedagogical Guide. VE-T1015 Strengthening of Intercultural Education in Venezuela 1. General Purpose Contribute to the realization of Intercultural Education in Venezuela, from the implementation of Kariña Pedagogical Guide, with a view to the construction of the Self-Education of the Kariña indigenous people, in the framework of the Bolivarian Education System Reform. Specific Objectives 1.1. Raise the academic level of Kariña educators, through training workshops and / or professional enhancement. 1.2. Develop didactic and / or instructive materials to systematize the own pedagogy of the Kariña indigenous people, in accordance with the knowledge, skills and values expressed in their Pedagogical Guide. 1.3. Establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the implementation of Kariña Pedagogical Guide. Technical Cooperation Venezuela EDUCATION 26-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1034 Purpose of the program: i) Improve the quality of fluvial waters of the river basin of the Medellín river; ii) Strengthening the institutional development of the company; with the following objectives: a) to use waters of the river for irrigation, recreation, fisheries and industrial uses; b) to diminish skin and intestinal diseases related to the water's contamination; iii) to diminish the odor problems in the areas near the river; and c) to consolidate the efficiency and sustainability of the company in the long term CO-L1034 Medellin River Sanitation Program - Phase II Purpose of the program: i) Improve the quality of fluvial waters of the river basin of the Medellín river; ii) Strengthening the institutional development of the company; with the following objectives: a) to use waters of the river for irrigation, recreation, fisheries and industrial uses; b) to diminish skin and intestinal diseases related to the water's contamination; iii) to diminish the odor problems in the areas near the river; and c) to consolidate the efficiency and sustainability of the company in the long term Loan Operation Colombia WATER AND SANITATION 25-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1055 To produce a comprehensive land policy and a corresponding institutional framework to support sustaintable land use patterns and contribute to the country's social and economic development. PN-T1055 Panama Land Policy Program To produce a comprehensive land policy and a corresponding institutional framework to support sustaintable land use patterns and contribute to the country's social and economic development. Technical Cooperation Panama AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1639 The general objective is to promote energy efficiency and use of renewable energy in the electric utility sector in the Caribbean. Specifically, the objectives are to enhance and strengthen the capability of CARILEC to undertake a series activities aimed at promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use amongst its utility members. RG-T1639 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Project for CARILEC The general objective is to promote energy efficiency and use of renewable energy in the electric utility sector in the Caribbean. Specifically, the objectives are to enhance and strengthen the capability of CARILEC to undertake a series activities aimed at promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use amongst its utility members. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 20-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1130 In order to achieve the aforementioned objectives, this project includes two components: (i) a gap assessment on cadastre and land registry in each of the participating municipalities; and (ii) design and implementation of a cadastre performance strategy based on the results obtained from the assessment. The municipalities of Tijuana, Ensenada, Tecate, Rosarito, Reynosa, Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros, Ciudad Victoria, León, Irapuato, Salamanca and Celaya will be included. ME-T1130 Municipal Cadastral System Strenghtening for the "Mejora tu Calle" Program In order to achieve the aforementioned objectives, this project includes two components: (i) a gap assessment on cadastre and land registry in each of the participating municipalities; and (ii) design and implementation of a cadastre performance strategy based on the results obtained from the assessment. The municipalities of Tijuana, Ensenada, Tecate, Rosarito, Reynosa, Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros, Ciudad Victoria, León, Irapuato, Salamanca and Celaya will be included. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1080 The objective of the TC is to support the Ministry of Social Development in its effort of improving Brazil social policies. BR-T1080 Knowledge Agenda - Social Protection The objective of the TC is to support the Ministry of Social Development in its effort of improving Brazil social policies. Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1041 The objective of the project is to support new enterprises with high growth potential by mobilizing the resources of business angel network and seed capital fund. CO-M1041 Support for Entrepreneurs and Mobilization of Capital through Angels Investors The objective of the project is to support new enterprises with high growth potential by mobilizing the resources of business angel network and seed capital fund. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-Q0005 The objective of the project is to support new enterprises with high growth potential by mobilizing the resources of business angel network and seed capital fund. CO-Q0005 Support for Entrepreneurs and Mobilization of Capital through Angels Investors The objective of the project is to support new enterprises with high growth potential by mobilizing the resources of business angel network and seed capital fund. Equity Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Feb-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1109 The overall goal of this technical cooperation(TC) is to provide sustainable access to water for up to 20,000 to 30,000 people living in rural and flood-prone areas. HA-T1109 Hand Pump Program in Rural Plain of Gonaïves The overall goal of this technical cooperation(TC) is to provide sustainable access to water for up to 20,000 to 30,000 people living in rural and flood-prone areas. Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 18-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-X1016 The overall goal of this technical cooperation(TC) is to provide sustainable access to water for up to 20,000 to 30,000 people living in rural and flood-prone areas HA-X1016 Programa de Bombas a Motricidad Humana para Gonives The overall goal of this technical cooperation(TC) is to provide sustainable access to water for up to 20,000 to 30,000 people living in rural and flood-prone areas Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 18-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1041 The objective of the project is to enhance productivity and competitiveness in the touristic sector through the development and implementation of a public-private strategy for training and labor market intermediation that will provide specific and immediate attention to private sector requirements in the Mayan Riviera. ME-M1041 Linking Public and Private Resources to Improve Worker Preparation and Training The objective of the project is to enhance productivity and competitiveness in the touristic sector through the development and implementation of a public-private strategy for training and labor market intermediation that will provide specific and immediate attention to private sector requirements in the Mayan Riviera. Technical Cooperation Mexico EDUCATION 18-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1148 This project with the BBVA Microfinance Foundation is to develop the human capital and institutional capacity of the microfinance sector in the region through two lines of action: training new loan officers and developing and disseminating good practices in corporate governance in the region, as well as training executives and board members of IMF on these practises. RG-M1148 Human and Institutional Capital in Microfinance This project with the BBVA Microfinance Foundation is to develop the human capital and institutional capacity of the microfinance sector in the region through two lines of action: training new loan officers and developing and disseminating good practices in corporate governance in the region, as well as training executives and board members of IMF on these practises. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1185 The programme aims to promoting the participation of the civil society in the fight against corruption, specifically in the Ecuadorian hydrocarbon industry related revenues. This will be achieved through the implementation of transparency standards, which should be built in consensus among Government, public and private enterprises. EC-T1185 Transparency in the Extractive Industry in Ecuador The programme aims to promoting the participation of the civil society in the fight against corruption, specifically in the Ecuadorian hydrocarbon industry related revenues. This will be achieved through the implementation of transparency standards, which should be built in consensus among Government, public and private enterprises. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1658 The Office of Risk Management (RMG) needs to be provided technical assistance related to a project to upgrade the systems and business processes necessary for the management of the Bank's liquidity and investment portfolios. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is finance and investments. The consultant will assist RMG staff in the performance of its activities. RMG will be responsible for the development of a system that will serve as the infrastructure to allow for the execution of policy mandates given by the Bank's New Operational Framework (NOF), specifically related to the component of "Improving the Efficiency and Analytical Basis for Managing Bank Capital and Income". Part of this project includes the development of advanced portfolio analytics for managing the Bank's liquidity and investment portfolios. The project will enable the development and implementation of advanced methodologies and risk measures required to optimally manage portfolio risks and returns and to implement diversification strategies. The system will also provide more comprehensive measures needed to fully assess, manage, and monitor risks in the Bank's portfolios. RG-T1658 Improving the Efficiency and Analytical Basis for Managing Bank Capital/Inco The Office of Risk Management (RMG) needs to be provided technical assistance related to a project to upgrade the systems and business processes necessary for the management of the Bank's liquidity and investment portfolios. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is finance and investments. The consultant will assist RMG staff in the performance of its activities. RMG will be responsible for the development of a system that will serve as the infrastructure to allow for the execution of policy mandates given by the Bank's New Operational Framework (NOF), specifically related to the component of "Improving the Efficiency and Analytical Basis for Managing Bank Capital and Income". Part of this project includes the development of advanced portfolio analytics for managing the Bank's liquidity and investment portfolios. The project will enable the development and implementation of advanced methodologies and risk measures required to optimally manage portfolio risks and returns and to implement diversification strategies. The system will also provide more comprehensive measures needed to fully assess, manage, and monitor risks in the Bank's portfolios. Technical Cooperation Regional 17-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1017 Develop a community based model for sustainable hillside farming which will deliver greater economic gain to small scall hillside farmers while alleviating current environmental threats caused by current practices and sustaining the natural resource base of the Northern Range. Specific Objectives of the project iare: 1. To pilot a replicable model for sustaining livelihoods of small scale hillside farmers in the Northern Range while protecting the resources of the ecosystem and alleviating negative downstream impacts:2. To support the social and economic development of participating farming communities 3. To communicate the approach and learning and assist in the scaling up and replication of this model TT-M1017 Implementation of Sustainable Farming Practices by Communities in the Northern R Develop a community based model for sustainable hillside farming which will deliver greater economic gain to small scall hillside farmers while alleviating current environmental threats caused by current practices and sustaining the natural resource base of the Northern Range. Specific Objectives of the project iare: 1. To pilot a replicable model for sustaining livelihoods of small scale hillside farmers in the Northern Range while protecting the resources of the ecosystem and alleviating negative downstream impacts:2. To support the social and economic development of participating farming communities 3. To communicate the approach and learning and assist in the scaling up and replication of this model Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1105 This technical cooperation looks for to set up the bases for implementing the mechanisms leading to stablish a system of quality assurance in the public and private higher education in Honduras. HO-T1105 Acreditation of Higher Education in Honduras This technical cooperation looks for to set up the bases for implementing the mechanisms leading to stablish a system of quality assurance in the public and private higher education in Honduras. Technical Cooperation Honduras EDUCATION 13-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1107 The objective of the operation is to analyze the conditions and structure of the Ecuadoran capital market and develop incentive mechanisms for promoting mortgage securitization, thus facilitating access to housing finance. EC-T1107 Establishment of a Contingent Fund for Promoting Mortgage Securitization The objective of the operation is to analyze the conditions and structure of the Ecuadoran capital market and develop incentive mechanisms for promoting mortgage securitization, thus facilitating access to housing finance. Technical Cooperation Ecuador FINANCIAL MARKETS 12-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1120 The objective of this TC is to expedite the start of the implementation of Agenda Multiphase Rural Electrification GU-L1018, support the preparation of a strategy to expand the coverage of rural electrification in remote areas and develop a Master Plan for Rural Electrification (PMER). GU-T1120 Rural Electrification Master Plan of Guatemala The objective of this TC is to expedite the start of the implementation of Agenda Multiphase Rural Electrification GU-L1018, support the preparation of a strategy to expand the coverage of rural electrification in remote areas and develop a Master Plan for Rural Electrification (PMER). Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENERGY 11-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1650 The objective of this operation is to enhance GDI's capacity to provide technical assistance to borrowing member country institutions in their policy and operational efforts to advance gender mainstreaming. RG-T1650 Suppport for technical Asistance on Gender Mainstreaming The objective of this operation is to enhance GDI's capacity to provide technical assistance to borrowing member country institutions in their policy and operational efforts to advance gender mainstreaming. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1651 The objective of this operation is to enhance GDI's capacity to provide technical assistance to borrowing member country institutions in their policy and operational efforts to address social inclusion. RG-T1651 Support for Technical Assistance on Social Inclusion and Diveristy The objective of this operation is to enhance GDI's capacity to provide technical assistance to borrowing member country institutions in their policy and operational efforts to address social inclusion. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1099 The main objetive of the operation is to promote trade finance activities in Argentina. AR-L1099 Rosario Municipal Bank -TFFP The main objetive of the operation is to promote trade finance activities in Argentina. Loan Operation Argentina TRADE 10-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-M1012 To enhance the competitiveness of SMEs in Suriname by supporting their adoption of international standards of accounting and financial management SU-M1012 Improving Skills Standards in Accounting and Financial Management in Suriname To enhance the competitiveness of SMEs in Suriname by supporting their adoption of international standards of accounting and financial management Technical Cooperation Suriname FINANCIAL MARKETS 09-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1057 Identify the potential cargo for the Rivera port analyzing Uruguay's transport logistics and the relation with the neighbor countries UR-T1057 IIRSA Market Study for The Port of Rivera and Logistics Identify the potential cargo for the Rivera port analyzing Uruguay's transport logistics and the relation with the neighbor countries Technical Cooperation Uruguay TRANSPORT 09-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1067 The overall objective of the programme is to strengthen regional collaborations via technical exchange visits that will further enhance Guyana's implementation of the CSP Initiative. GY-T1067 Guyana-Jamaica-Colombia Citizen Security Programme Regional Technical Exchange The overall objective of the programme is to strengthen regional collaborations via technical exchange visits that will further enhance Guyana's implementation of the CSP Initiative. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1128 EN ES-T1128 Evaluation of the Impact of Remittances in El Salvador EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1027 To support trade finance operations in Panama. PN-L1027 Multibank Inc. - TFFP To support trade finance operations in Panama. Loan Operation Panama TRADE 05-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-T1007 The general objective of the TC is to promote and support sustainable energy and energy conservations programs in order to ensure a sustainable development in Barbados and provide alternatives to minimize the dependency on fossil fuels. The specific objectives of this TC are: (i) support the preparation of the SEFB; (ii) provide technical assistance to the GoB to achieve EE in public buildings, residential sector and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME); (iii) explore alternatives for renewable energies; (iv) provide technical assistance in the preparation of a bioenergy program for Barbados, including the environmental and social impacts; and (v) provide an adequate plan for institutional strengthening in the areas Energy Efficiency (EE), Renewable Energy (RE), Bioenergy (BE) and carbon finance and dissemination of findings. BA-T1007 Sustainable Energy Framework for Barbados The general objective of the TC is to promote and support sustainable energy and energy conservations programs in order to ensure a sustainable development in Barbados and provide alternatives to minimize the dependency on fossil fuels. The specific objectives of this TC are: (i) support the preparation of the SEFB; (ii) provide technical assistance to the GoB to achieve EE in public buildings, residential sector and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME); (iii) explore alternatives for renewable energies; (iv) provide technical assistance in the preparation of a bioenergy program for Barbados, including the environmental and social impacts; and (v) provide an adequate plan for institutional strengthening in the areas Energy Efficiency (EE), Renewable Energy (RE), Bioenergy (BE) and carbon finance and dissemination of findings. Technical Cooperation Barbados ENERGY 03-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1025 The general objective of the Technical Cooperation (TC) is to assist the Dominican Republic export and investment promotion agency (EIC-RD) in creating opportunities to enhance bilateral trade and investment flows between the DR and Italy. The specific objectives are: (i) to research, elaborate and disseminate market-based specific information about Dominican products and industries of interest for prospective Italian buyers and investors; and (ii) based on the market intelligence gathered, develop targeted investment and export promotion initiatives to favor increased economic exchange (trade and investment) between Italy and the Dominican Republic. DR-T1025 Bilateral Trade And Investment Promotion The general objective of the Technical Cooperation (TC) is to assist the Dominican Republic export and investment promotion agency (EIC-RD) in creating opportunities to enhance bilateral trade and investment flows between the DR and Italy. The specific objectives are: (i) to research, elaborate and disseminate market-based specific information about Dominican products and industries of interest for prospective Italian buyers and investors; and (ii) based on the market intelligence gathered, develop targeted investment and export promotion initiatives to favor increased economic exchange (trade and investment) between Italy and the Dominican Republic. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic TRADE 03-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1085 The general objective is to contribute to the reduction of the contamination of hydrological resources and to improve the sanitation conditions of the population, specially those located along the drainage system of the superficial waters of the San Salvador Metropolitan Area, with the design and preparation of an environmental sanitation plan for the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador. The specific objective is to support the government in the preparation of an Environmental Sanitation Plan for the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador, emphasizing in the rehabilitation, expansion and treatment of the sewage system, and also in the regulation, norm and control of actual industrial wastes. With these actions it is expected to define the first phase of financing of investments of the Program, concentrated in sanitation infrastructure and industrial wastes with a strategic purpose to reduce the contamination of hydrological resources. ES-T1085 Saneamiento Ambiental AMSS The general objective is to contribute to the reduction of the contamination of hydrological resources and to improve the sanitation conditions of the population, specially those located along the drainage system of the superficial waters of the San Salvador Metropolitan Area, with the design and preparation of an environmental sanitation plan for the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador. The specific objective is to support the government in the preparation of an Environmental Sanitation Plan for the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador, emphasizing in the rehabilitation, expansion and treatment of the sewage system, and also in the regulation, norm and control of actual industrial wastes. With these actions it is expected to define the first phase of financing of investments of the Program, concentrated in sanitation infrastructure and industrial wastes with a strategic purpose to reduce the contamination of hydrological resources. Technical Cooperation El Salvador WATER AND SANITATION 03-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1098 To support to the Government of Nicaragua through the Ministry of Finance in the activities undertaken as the host of the XIII Annual Meeting of Governors of the Central American Isthmus and Dominican Republic to be held in Managua in advance to the Fiftieth Annual Meeting of the Assembly of Governors of the IDB. NI-T1098 Support for Regional Coordination Initiatives To support to the Government of Nicaragua through the Ministry of Finance in the activities undertaken as the host of the XIII Annual Meeting of Governors of the Central American Isthmus and Dominican Republic to be held in Managua in advance to the Fiftieth Annual Meeting of the Assembly of Governors of the IDB. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1026 General objective: Improve the competitiveness of SMEs of the tourism industry by strengthening the capabilities and skills of tourism guides of El Salvador. Specific objectives: a) Design and implement a continuous training Program for existing and new tourism guides, aimed to achieve formalization and professionalization, and improve the quality of the service; b) To promote, through normalization of tourism guide services, the procedures, information requirements, tourist safety, protection of nature and cultural patrimony, and quality standards, needed in the development of the activity of the Guides. c) Establish a sustainability mechanism for Program, through the conformation of an associative group of Tourism Guides that adopts and continues the activities of the program. Program description: Component 1: "Design a product for Tourism Guides". Component 2: "Organization of the Tourism Guides ". Component 3: "Access to the market". Note: The names and content of the componentes are established according to the Guidelines of Sustainable Tourism Cluster. ES-M1026 Strengthening of Capabilities of Tourism Guides for Tour. Destinations In El Sal General objective: Improve the competitiveness of SMEs of the tourism industry by strengthening the capabilities and skills of tourism guides of El Salvador. Specific objectives: a) Design and implement a continuous training Program for existing and new tourism guides, aimed to achieve formalization and professionalization, and improve the quality of the service; b) To promote, through normalization of tourism guide services, the procedures, information requirements, tourist safety, protection of nature and cultural patrimony, and quality standards, needed in the development of the activity of the Guides. c) Establish a sustainability mechanism for Program, through the conformation of an associative group of Tourism Guides that adopts and continues the activities of the program. Program description: Component 1: "Design a product for Tourism Guides". Component 2: "Organization of the Tourism Guides ". Component 3: "Access to the market". Note: The names and content of the componentes are established according to the Guidelines of Sustainable Tourism Cluster. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 02-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1059 EN PE-M1059 Strengthening of Mortgage Lending among Microfinance Institutions EN Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Feb-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1061 To support the development of a new sustainable energy matrix to be based upon a comprehensive focus balancing its components and strategic objectives. PE-L1061 Development of a New Sustainable Energy Matrix Program I To support the development of a new sustainable energy matrix to be based upon a comprehensive focus balancing its components and strategic objectives. Loan Operation Peru ENERGY 28-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1017 Contribute to sustainable solid waste management and local economic development through the creation of microenterprsies in recycling business and public private partnerships. HA-M1017 Creating Sustainable Recycling Businesses in Bel Air, Port Au Prince Contribute to sustainable solid waste management and local economic development through the creation of microenterprsies in recycling business and public private partnerships. Technical Cooperation Haiti PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1109 The specific objectives are to provide the conditions so the modal shift from motorized to non-motorized systems takes place by improving the NMT infrastructure, and improving road and overall safety conditions. Specifically the TC aims to: (i) improve the State's public transport system efficiency; (ii) increase the usage of NMT as an alternative to motorized transport and its use as a transit feeder; (iii) improve the safety for NMT circulation; and (iv) improve the integration between urban transit and NMT, by improving the quality and accessibility of integration facilities at stations and terminals. BR-T1109 Support to Non-motorized Transport State Program The specific objectives are to provide the conditions so the modal shift from motorized to non-motorized systems takes place by improving the NMT infrastructure, and improving road and overall safety conditions. Specifically the TC aims to: (i) improve the State's public transport system efficiency; (ii) increase the usage of NMT as an alternative to motorized transport and its use as a transit feeder; (iii) improve the safety for NMT circulation; and (iv) improve the integration between urban transit and NMT, by improving the quality and accessibility of integration facilities at stations and terminals. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 26-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-X1001 To get a better insight in the political economy issues that underpins the governance climate, and translates these insights into more realistic and effective governance strategies, improving the effectiveness of development assistance. SU-X1001 Governance Update To get a better insight in the political economy issues that underpins the governance climate, and translates these insights into more realistic and effective governance strategies, improving the effectiveness of development assistance. Technical Cooperation Suriname 26-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-T1016 The general objective of the this project is to promote and support sustainable energy, including RE, EE, Waste to Energy (WE) and energy conservations programs in order to ensure a sustainable development in the Bahamas, providing alternatives to minimize the dependency on fossil fuels. BH-T1016 Promoting Sustainable Energy in the Bahamas The general objective of the this project is to promote and support sustainable energy, including RE, EE, Waste to Energy (WE) and energy conservations programs in order to ensure a sustainable development in the Bahamas, providing alternatives to minimize the dependency on fossil fuels. Technical Cooperation Bahamas ENERGY 22-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1431 The objective of this operation is to encourage the implementation of energy efficiency (EE) practices and micro generation (MG) with renewable energy in the Caribbean hotel sector with a case study in Barbados, hence improving the competitiveness of small, medium, and large hotels through improved use of energy. RG-T1431 Caribbean Hotel Energy Efficiency Action Program The objective of this operation is to encourage the implementation of energy efficiency (EE) practices and micro generation (MG) with renewable energy in the Caribbean hotel sector with a case study in Barbados, hence improving the competitiveness of small, medium, and large hotels through improved use of energy. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 22-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1021 The Bank's Country Strategy (2004-2007) centers on three main goals: 1) sustainable growth with stability and environmental sustainability; 2) poverty reduction, social inclusion and social and regional equality; and, 3) support to institutional strengthening, democracy and participation. To accomplish these goals, four areas of action have been defined: i) productivity and infrastructure; ii) poverty, equality and human capital; iii) life conditions and efficiency at the cities; and, iv) institutional strengthening and modernization of the state. The Program contributes mainly to the first and fourth goals. It will support technological innovation of production processes, ensure a favorable business climate and will enhance the SME productivity and access to new (international) markets. Also, the Program will improve the local public-private institutional capacity to enhance competitiveness BR-L1021 Cluster Competitiveness Support Program for Minas Gerais The Bank's Country Strategy (2004-2007) centers on three main goals: 1) sustainable growth with stability and environmental sustainability; 2) poverty reduction, social inclusion and social and regional equality; and, 3) support to institutional strengthening, democracy and participation. To accomplish these goals, four areas of action have been defined: i) productivity and infrastructure; ii) poverty, equality and human capital; iii) life conditions and efficiency at the cities; and, iv) institutional strengthening and modernization of the state. The Program contributes mainly to the first and fourth goals. It will support technological innovation of production processes, ensure a favorable business climate and will enhance the SME productivity and access to new (international) markets. Also, the Program will improve the local public-private institutional capacity to enhance competitiveness Loan Operation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1054 EN ME-M1054 Strengthening of an indigenous microenterprise network by promoting regional tou EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1119 The objective of the proposed TC is to elaborate, promote the implementation, publish and disseminate for the State of Yucatan, a State Action Plan against Climate Change (PEACC) that will define and evaluate measures to mitigate its emissions as well as to adapt to climate change herewith enhancing adaptive capacity to reduce current and future vulnerability in prioritized sectors. ME-T1119 Development of Climate Change State Action Plan for Yucatan The objective of the proposed TC is to elaborate, promote the implementation, publish and disseminate for the State of Yucatan, a State Action Plan against Climate Change (PEACC) that will define and evaluate measures to mitigate its emissions as well as to adapt to climate change herewith enhancing adaptive capacity to reduce current and future vulnerability in prioritized sectors. Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 15-Jan-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1059 To make artisanal fishing more competitive and sustainable, as a way of boosting the economic development of fishing communities along the Ecuadorian coast. The specific objectives of the operation are: (i) to improve the quality and sustainability of services needed for catching, unloading and selling artisanal fish products in coastal ports; and (ii) to manae and conserve fisheries resources in coastal marine ecosystems along the Ecuadorian coast and to use them in a sustainable manner. EC-L1059 Support for a Coastal Artisanal Fishing Project To make artisanal fishing more competitive and sustainable, as a way of boosting the economic development of fishing communities along the Ecuadorian coast. The specific objectives of the operation are: (i) to improve the quality and sustainability of services needed for catching, unloading and selling artisanal fish products in coastal ports; and (ii) to manae and conserve fisheries resources in coastal marine ecosystems along the Ecuadorian coast and to use them in a sustainable manner. Loan Operation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 14-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-L1023 To support regulated financial institutions with liquidity to deal with a reduction of external lines of credit and interbank lending and promote the access to working capital for exporters and internal market producers JA-L1023 Liquidity Program for Growth Sustainability To support regulated financial institutions with liquidity to deal with a reduction of external lines of credit and interbank lending and promote the access to working capital for exporters and internal market producers Loan Operation Jamaica FINANCIAL MARKETS 14-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1019 The purpose of the Latin American Capital Finance Regional Sugar and Bio-energy Program ("LACFIN" or the "Program") is to make loans to the sugar and bio-fuels industries in Latin America and the Caribbean and increase the availability of financing to sugar mills, ethanol distilleries and producers of bio-energy. The maximum target Program size is expected to be up to approximately US$ 250 million, which would include equity provided by a private equity firm ("Reservoir") in the amount of US$75 million and debt financing provided by the IDB in the form of a US$ 75 million Senior A Loan in the initial phase. RG-L1019 Regional Sugar and Bio-Energy Program The purpose of the Latin American Capital Finance Regional Sugar and Bio-energy Program ("LACFIN" or the "Program") is to make loans to the sugar and bio-fuels industries in Latin America and the Caribbean and increase the availability of financing to sugar mills, ethanol distilleries and producers of bio-energy. The maximum target Program size is expected to be up to approximately US$ 250 million, which would include equity provided by a private equity firm ("Reservoir") in the amount of US$75 million and debt financing provided by the IDB in the form of a US$ 75 million Senior A Loan in the initial phase. Loan Operation Regional 14-Jan-2009 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1554 Support LAC governments and private sector entities in the development of production alternatives and the utilization of bioenergy in an environmental and socially sustainable way. RG-T1554 Exploring Alternatives in Bioenergy in Latin America and the Caribbean Support LAC governments and private sector entities in the development of production alternatives and the utilization of bioenergy in an environmental and socially sustainable way. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 14-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1058 EN CR-T1058 Emergency Relief for Earthquake's Damage in Costa Rica EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 13-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1478 The main objective of the project is to support the development and implementation of Integral Programs of Disaster Risk Management (IPDRM) in COSEFIM countries. The purpose of the Program is to support the beneficiary countries in the development and strengthening of mechanisms for the financing and transfer of natural disaster risk that contribute to enhance the efficiency in the management of contingent fiscal liabilities that result from the extraordinary expenditures produced in the aftermath of natural disasters. RG-T1478 Development of Natural Disaster Risk Transfer Programs The main objective of the project is to support the development and implementation of Integral Programs of Disaster Risk Management (IPDRM) in COSEFIM countries. The purpose of the Program is to support the beneficiary countries in the development and strengthening of mechanisms for the financing and transfer of natural disaster risk that contribute to enhance the efficiency in the management of contingent fiscal liabilities that result from the extraordinary expenditures produced in the aftermath of natural disasters. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 13-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1125 This project will promote and facilitate access to capital for SMEs in Mexico through new financing mechanisms. Also, the project will seek the development of an implementation plan for a self-regulated capital market for SMEs in Mexico, supported by a detailed analysis of the best business and technological practices of alternative international stock markets, as well as of the opportunities, restrictions and existing demand levels in the country for the development of such market. ME-T1125 Evaluation of Best Practices and Implementation Plan for the Creation of a Self- This project will promote and facilitate access to capital for SMEs in Mexico through new financing mechanisms. Also, the project will seek the development of an implementation plan for a self-regulated capital market for SMEs in Mexico, supported by a detailed analysis of the best business and technological practices of alternative international stock markets, as well as of the opportunities, restrictions and existing demand levels in the country for the development of such market. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 08-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1590 The main objective of this Program is to support the development of parametric disaster risk insurance facilities for two COSEFIM member countries by financing the second phase of the RIFDP. The specific goal of this second phase is the structuring and operational launching of the facilities, including the activation of the insurance and reinsurance coverage for two COSEFIM countries. RG-T1590 Regional Facility for the Development of Insurance Programs II The main objective of this Program is to support the development of parametric disaster risk insurance facilities for two COSEFIM member countries by financing the second phase of the RIFDP. The specific goal of this second phase is the structuring and operational launching of the facilities, including the activation of the insurance and reinsurance coverage for two COSEFIM countries. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 08-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1080 To contribute to the development of the water supply and sanitation infrastructure and the stregthening of AySA as a public service institution. AR-L1080 CCLIP: Water and Sanitation Program for the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area To contribute to the development of the water supply and sanitation infrastructure and the stregthening of AySA as a public service institution. Loan Operation Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 01-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1040 EN ES-L1040 Reformulation of the Social Policy Support Program EN Loan Operation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1017 To improve the human capital of the poorest population in Guatemala, through the strengthening of integrated interventions in social protection. The Program will promote basic social in primary education, health, nutrition and literacy, and at the same time, willl promote investments investment to improve potable water supply and productive infraestructure. GU-L1017 Human Capital Investment Program To improve the human capital of the poorest population in Guatemala, through the strengthening of integrated interventions in social protection. The Program will promote basic social in primary education, health, nutrition and literacy, and at the same time, willl promote investments investment to improve potable water supply and productive infraestructure. Loan Operation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1020 The program target areas are to: (i) support the development of a stable macroeconomic policy; (ii) modernize the tax system through tax reform centered on a new income tax model, providing for international taxation; (iii) strengthen tax administration and institute a series of measures to combat evasion; and (iv) make public spending more efficient and transparent, especially through control of budget expenditures executed via transfers and upgrading the public procurement system. GU-L1020 Program to Strengthen Public Finances The program target areas are to: (i) support the development of a stable macroeconomic policy; (ii) modernize the tax system through tax reform centered on a new income tax model, providing for international taxation; (iii) strengthen tax administration and institute a series of measures to combat evasion; and (iv) make public spending more efficient and transparent, especially through control of budget expenditures executed via transfers and upgrading the public procurement system. Loan Operation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1052 To extend coverage to the universe of extreme poor families with children in Mexico, adjust targeting mechanisms to improve efficiency, improve relevance of program conditions and workshops to urban and rural poverty conditions, and improve the fit of the program with overall social protection policy in Mexico. ME-L1052 Strengthening the Oportunidades Human Development Program To extend coverage to the universe of extreme poor families with children in Mexico, adjust targeting mechanisms to improve efficiency, improve relevance of program conditions and workshops to urban and rural poverty conditions, and improve the fit of the program with overall social protection policy in Mexico. Loan Operation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Jan-2009 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1122 Contribute to the incorporation of a large number of Colombians, living in conditions of poverty and vulnerability, into services of the Social Protection System by means of: i) support and strengthening of the Social Protection System, and ii) development of the Social Promotion component of the Social Protection System. CO-T1122 Support Strengthening of Social Protection System in Colombia Contribute to the incorporation of a large number of Colombians, living in conditions of poverty and vulnerability, into services of the Social Protection System by means of: i) support and strengthening of the Social Protection System, and ii) development of the Social Promotion component of the Social Protection System. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1015 The project's objective is to expand financial services to small enterprises in Paraguay, by strengthening Banco Vision technical capacity to significantly expand the geographic coverage and number of small enterprise clients catered with credit services, in a framework of efficiency, quality and sustainability. PR-M1015 Strengthening Banco Vision for Small Enterprise financing The project's objective is to expand financial services to small enterprises in Paraguay, by strengthening Banco Vision technical capacity to significantly expand the geographic coverage and number of small enterprise clients catered with credit services, in a framework of efficiency, quality and sustainability. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1130 The overall objetive is to improve the competitiveness of micro and small rural producers of beekeeping sector in Honduras and Nicaragua, focusing on the value chain. The specific objective is to increase the income of the disadvantaged groups of beekeeping sector through a new model of rural development based on the value chain, improving productivity, quality and sales of bee products in the domestic and international markets. RG-M1130 Support for the development of micro and small apicultural producers The overall objetive is to improve the competitiveness of micro and small rural producers of beekeeping sector in Honduras and Nicaragua, focusing on the value chain. The specific objective is to increase the income of the disadvantaged groups of beekeeping sector through a new model of rural development based on the value chain, improving productivity, quality and sales of bee products in the domestic and international markets. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1136 This pre-investment project supports the operatio loan CO-L1066, Program to Support Consolidation of Reforms in the Water Sector and Sanitation sector in Colombia, which expects to improve the efficiency and the fairness in the use of the resources of the state in the sector. The main objective of the Project is to support the National Department of Planning, to the Ministerio de Ambiente, Vivienda y Desarrollo Territorial to the Servicios Públicos Domiciliarios y a la Comisión de Regulación de Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico in the elaboration of the studies identified like high-priority advancing in the Program to Support Consolidation of Reforms in the Water and Sanitation Sector. CO-T1136 Preinvestment for the Preparation of the Water Sector Reform Program CO-L1066 This pre-investment project supports the operatio loan CO-L1066, Program to Support Consolidation of Reforms in the Water Sector and Sanitation sector in Colombia, which expects to improve the efficiency and the fairness in the use of the resources of the state in the sector. The main objective of the Project is to support the National Department of Planning, to the Ministerio de Ambiente, Vivienda y Desarrollo Territorial to the Servicios Públicos Domiciliarios y a la Comisión de Regulación de Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico in the elaboration of the studies identified like high-priority advancing in the Program to Support Consolidation of Reforms in the Water and Sanitation Sector. Technical Cooperation Colombia WATER AND SANITATION 18-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1041 The general objective of the project is to improve competitiveness in Jamaica. The purpose is to promote specific reforms to reduce the cost of doing business, thereby improving efficiency and ability of business to compete in an increasingly global marketplace JA-T1041 Evaluación of Strategic Opcion for Reform of Development Bank of Jamaica's The general objective of the project is to improve competitiveness in Jamaica. The purpose is to promote specific reforms to reduce the cost of doing business, thereby improving efficiency and ability of business to compete in an increasingly global marketplace Technical Cooperation Jamaica FINANCIAL MARKETS 18-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1060 EN PE-M1060 Institutional Strengthening of CRAC Señor de Luren EN Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1669 Generate state-of-the art research and policy recommendations in three emerging topics of economic integration and its impact on poverty reduction: biofuels, labor migration and the relationship between trade and sub-national disparities. RG-T1669 Strengthening Pro-Poor Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean Generate state-of-the art research and policy recommendations in three emerging topics of economic integration and its impact on poverty reduction: biofuels, labor migration and the relationship between trade and sub-national disparities. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 18-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1085 The proposed project consists of the construction of a crushing plant with an annual capacity of 2.7 million metric tons of soybeans, and related facilities (the "Project") in Timbues, Province of Santa Fe, Argentina. The Project will be constructed and operated by Noble Argentina S.A., (the "Company") established in 2001, which conducts all the agribusiness activities of the Noble Group in Argentina. The loan will be structured as an export-based term loan to the Company, supported by a long-term export contract between the Company and the Noble Group, and by security interests in Project assets. AR-L1085 Timbues Crushing Project The proposed project consists of the construction of a crushing plant with an annual capacity of 2.7 million metric tons of soybeans, and related facilities (the "Project") in Timbues, Province of Santa Fe, Argentina. The Project will be constructed and operated by Noble Argentina S.A., (the "Company") established in 2001, which conducts all the agribusiness activities of the Noble Group in Argentina. The loan will be structured as an export-based term loan to the Company, supported by a long-term export contract between the Company and the Noble Group, and by security interests in Project assets. Loan Operation Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-T1012 The general objective of the TC is to upgrade and strengthen the capacity of The Ministry of The Environment of the Bahamas ("MEB") who is uncharge of the energy sector in BH, as well as to provide alternatives to minimize the Bahamas' dependency on fossil fuels. BH-T1012 Strengthening the Energy Sector in the Bahamas The general objective of the TC is to upgrade and strengthen the capacity of The Ministry of The Environment of the Bahamas ("MEB") who is uncharge of the energy sector in BH, as well as to provide alternatives to minimize the Bahamas' dependency on fossil fuels. Technical Cooperation Bahamas ENERGY 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1123 The overall objective of the project is to boost economic development at the sub-national level, increase employment and reduce poverty in the Brazilian border territories through institutional strengthening and support to States and Municipalities in the design and development of export promotion and investment attraction strategies to promote MSMEs access to global markets. The specific objectives are to: (i) support the insertion of MSMEs in border regions through increased exports and/or linkages to FDI; and (ii) improve the institutional and technical capacity of sub-national governments in export promotion and investment attraction to accomplish effective social inclusion and employment generation policies. BR-T1123 Trade and Investment Development Program for Brazilian Border Territories The overall objective of the project is to boost economic development at the sub-national level, increase employment and reduce poverty in the Brazilian border territories through institutional strengthening and support to States and Municipalities in the design and development of export promotion and investment attraction strategies to promote MSMEs access to global markets. The specific objectives are to: (i) support the insertion of MSMEs in border regions through increased exports and/or linkages to FDI; and (ii) improve the institutional and technical capacity of sub-national governments in export promotion and investment attraction to accomplish effective social inclusion and employment generation policies. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRADE 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1124 To support the Government of Colombia in (i) the design of new financing mechanisms to foster science, technology and innovation (STI); and (ii) the establishment of integrated innovation policies to foster innovation in the private sector development. CO-T1124 Instruments and Fund to Promote Science, Technology and Innovation in Colombia To support the Government of Colombia in (i) the design of new financing mechanisms to foster science, technology and innovation (STI); and (ii) the establishment of integrated innovation policies to foster innovation in the private sector development. Technical Cooperation Colombia SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1027 The main objective of this transaction is to promote trade finance activities in Costa Rica. CR-L1027 Banco Lafise Costa Rica - TFFP The main objective of this transaction is to promote trade finance activities in Costa Rica. Loan Operation Costa Rica TRADE 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1033 To support the country's efforts to strengthen the private sector's competitiveness through the financing of companies that have projects oriented to export development. Its purpose would be the channeling, through financial intermediaries (FIs), of credit resources in USD aimed at mitigating existing market failures. CR-L1033 Liquidity Program for Growth Sustainability in Costa Rica To support the country's efforts to strengthen the private sector's competitiveness through the financing of companies that have projects oriented to export development. Its purpose would be the channeling, through financial intermediaries (FIs), of credit resources in USD aimed at mitigating existing market failures. Loan Operation Costa Rica FINANCIAL MARKETS 17-Dec-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1029 To provide the country's financial institutions with funds for new short-term loans for working capital and trade credits in accordance with program requirements. ES-L1029 Liquidity Program for Growth Sustainability To provide the country's financial institutions with funds for new short-term loans for working capital and trade credits in accordance with program requirements. Loan Operation El Salvador FINANCIAL MARKETS 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1031 The main objective of the transaction is to promote trade finance activities in El Salvador. ES-L1031 Banco Agricola S.A. - TFFP The main objective of the transaction is to promote trade finance activities in El Salvador. Loan Operation El Salvador TRADE 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1019 To improve shelter conditions of lower income groups. GY-L1019 Second Low Income Settlement Program To improve shelter conditions of lower income groups. Loan Operation Guyana URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1023 To assist the Government of Guyana in strengthening its financial sector. GY-T1023 Support for Financial Sector Reform To assist the Government of Guyana in strengthening its financial sector. Technical Cooperation Guyana PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1066 To strengthen the capacity of the MENFP to conduct ongoing assessments of education quality. Specifically, the initiative sets out to strengthen the Division for Quality Control (DCG) and the department offices. HA-T1066 Support to training of trainers for the TVET system To strengthen the capacity of the MENFP to conduct ongoing assessments of education quality. Specifically, the initiative sets out to strengthen the Division for Quality Control (DCG) and the department offices. Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1076 (1) Identification of target high-value chains and design of a winning strategy to increase the revenues of a massive number of employees, and contribute to the creation of sustainable competitive advantages in Haiti; and (2)Design an agenda of interventions on key business climate issues to improve Haiti's general business competitiveness. HA-T1076 Business Competitiveness and Cluster Support (1) Identification of target high-value chains and design of a winning strategy to increase the revenues of a massive number of employees, and contribute to the creation of sustainable competitive advantages in Haiti; and (2)Design an agenda of interventions on key business climate issues to improve Haiti's general business competitiveness. Technical Cooperation Haiti FINANCIAL MARKETS 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-L1021 To improve the quality and efficiency of the primary education system. JA-L1021 Supplemental to the Primary Education Support Project (PESP) To improve the quality and efficiency of the primary education system. Loan Operation Jamaica EDUCATION 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1039 The goal of the project is to develop the social capital necessary for the re-development and re-vitalization of downtown Kingston. The objective of the project is to contribute to the development of a Social Compact that builds on Local Area Agreements and current plans for economic investments for downtown Kingston. JA-T1039 Kingston Inner-City Competitiveness Initiative: A Social Capital Dialogue The goal of the project is to develop the social capital necessary for the re-development and re-vitalization of downtown Kingston. The objective of the project is to contribute to the development of a Social Compact that builds on Local Area Agreements and current plans for economic investments for downtown Kingston. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1128 The objective of this TC is to support the development of the legal framework, the techno-methodlogical instruments and the required capacities for the functioning of the Public Investment System SIP) of the State of Yucatan. ME-T1128 Yucatan: Support to the Development of the Public Investment The objective of this TC is to support the development of the legal framework, the techno-methodlogical instruments and the required capacities for the functioning of the Public Investment System SIP) of the State of Yucatan. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-X1007 To contribute to the program's goal of interrupting the intergenerational transmission of poverty via cash transfers to poor families conditional on use of preventive health services and school attendance and completion. ME-X1007 Strengthening the Oportunidades Human Development Program Second Project To contribute to the program's goal of interrupting the intergenerational transmission of poverty via cash transfers to poor families conditional on use of preventive health services and school attendance and completion. Container Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1088 EN NI-T1088 Support to the implementation of the human national plan EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1112 The general objective of this Technical Cooperation is to contribute to ensuring long-term availability of water resources for the potable water services for Metropolitan Lima. PE-T1112 Integrated Management of Water Resources for the Supply of Lima Metropolitan Are The general objective of this Technical Cooperation is to contribute to ensuring long-term availability of water resources for the potable water services for Metropolitan Lima. Technical Cooperation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1192 The main objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Ministry of Women and Social Development (Ministerio de la Mujer y Desarrollo Socia) to establish an integrated system of indicators, which provides quality and valid data on gender equality. PE-T1192 Information System for Evaluating/Monitoring Opportunities for Women and Men The main objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Ministry of Women and Social Development (Ministerio de la Mujer y Desarrollo Socia) to establish an integrated system of indicators, which provides quality and valid data on gender equality. Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1058 The objective of the TC is finance the execution of studies for the design of publics policies. PN-T1058 Publics Policies Design The objective of the TC is finance the execution of studies for the design of publics policies. Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1427 The general objective of the project is to contribute to the improvement of the benefits of international trade for small producers in the OECS region while strengthening the region's ability to negotiate and implement trade agreements. RG-T1427 OECS: Trade Capacity Building The general objective of the project is to contribute to the improvement of the benefits of international trade for small producers in the OECS region while strengthening the region's ability to negotiate and implement trade agreements. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1514 EN RG-T1514 Regional Framework Protection, Monitoring & Regs of Migrant Workers in LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1541 The main objective of this Program is to support the development of parametric disaster risk insurance facilities for two COSEFIM member countries by financing the first phase of the RIFDP. The goal of this first phase is to design an operational proposal for the development of disaster risk insurance facilities in two COSEFIM member countries. The proposal shall include parametric models and insurance policies for natural disaster risk for the two countries, as well as the corresponding institutional vehicles. RG-T1541 Regional Facility for the Development of Insurance Programs I The main objective of this Program is to support the development of parametric disaster risk insurance facilities for two COSEFIM member countries by financing the first phase of the RIFDP. The goal of this first phase is to design an operational proposal for the development of disaster risk insurance facilities in two COSEFIM member countries. The proposal shall include parametric models and insurance policies for natural disaster risk for the two countries, as well as the corresponding institutional vehicles. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1575 The objective of this TC to reduce poverty through the implementation of quality ECD programs. RG-T1575 Early Childhood Development and Poverty Reduction The objective of this TC to reduce poverty through the implementation of quality ECD programs. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1610 To provide the communities of African descendants with resource maps and action plans that can facilitate their access to opportunities to participate in sustainable economic development, and help them to mobilize collective action in advancement of the Millennium Development Goals in their province, their country, their region, and internationally. Specific Objectives. Specifically, the project will support African-descendant leaders, including women and youth, in the mapping of community economic resources to include: provincial geographic and environmental resources, demographics and human resources, ongoing economic activity and potential economic opportunities. The community resource mapping will result in an Economic Resource Fact Book for sustainable economic development that includes identification of feasible economic opportunities for future potential implementation by community people. The project will also support the identification of mini-micro entrepreneurs, including women and youth with feasible project ideas. RG-T1610 Community Resource Mapping for Three African Descendant Communities in CA To provide the communities of African descendants with resource maps and action plans that can facilitate their access to opportunities to participate in sustainable economic development, and help them to mobilize collective action in advancement of the Millennium Development Goals in their province, their country, their region, and internationally. Specific Objectives. Specifically, the project will support African-descendant leaders, including women and youth, in the mapping of community economic resources to include: provincial geographic and environmental resources, demographics and human resources, ongoing economic activity and potential economic opportunities. The community resource mapping will result in an Economic Resource Fact Book for sustainable economic development that includes identification of feasible economic opportunities for future potential implementation by community people. The project will also support the identification of mini-micro entrepreneurs, including women and youth with feasible project ideas. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1613 The operation has as objective, support, through the contracting of consulting services, in the preparation, execution, and supervision of the credit operations and technical assistance in the areas of violence prevention and citizen security. Also, the consultant will support other sectors and programs that require technical and operational knowledge in tnis sector. RG-T1613 Support for the Design of Violence Prevention Programs at the Local Level The operation has as objective, support, through the contracting of consulting services, in the preparation, execution, and supervision of the credit operations and technical assistance in the areas of violence prevention and citizen security. Also, the consultant will support other sectors and programs that require technical and operational knowledge in tnis sector. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1626 The general objective of the program is to enhance the conditions which will allow the Bank and entities in charge of the Registration and Identification of Persons in the Latin America and Caribbean countries to identify and implement solutions endogenous for the modernization of such systems. RG-T1626 Civil registry and Identification Systems in Latin America The general objective of the program is to enhance the conditions which will allow the Bank and entities in charge of the Registration and Identification of Persons in the Latin America and Caribbean countries to identify and implement solutions endogenous for the modernization of such systems. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1667 1) Develop and apply a model to estimate the existing expenditure on and the cost of scaling up interventions to prevent, control and, where feasible, eliminate NTD; (2) Develop marketing and technical tools necessary to launch a trust fund to address NTD disease burden RG-T1667 Costing the prevention, control and elimination of NTD 1) Develop and apply a model to estimate the existing expenditure on and the cost of scaling up interventions to prevent, control and, where feasible, eliminate NTD; (2) Develop marketing and technical tools necessary to launch a trust fund to address NTD disease burden Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1672 The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide the technical support and coordination required for the operationalization of the INWAP and the AquaFund. The specific objectives are i) achieving technical coordination among the activities financed by INWAP and other funds, ii) providing technical support to guarantee technical and strategic coherence; iii) providing technical support to comply with reporting requirements per the agreement between the IDB and the Government of the Netherlands. RG-T1672 Technical Support to the Implementation of INWAP activities The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide the technical support and coordination required for the operationalization of the INWAP and the AquaFund. The specific objectives are i) achieving technical coordination among the activities financed by INWAP and other funds, ii) providing technical support to guarantee technical and strategic coherence; iii) providing technical support to comply with reporting requirements per the agreement between the IDB and the Government of the Netherlands. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1032 To assist the government of Uruguay and the Banco de Previsión Social (BPS) in the preparation and carry out of longitudinal surveys (panel) for the identification of aspects such as the pension system coverage and its impact in terms of social protection, as well as effective focalization instruments. UR-L1032 Enhancing Fiscal Revenues of the Social Security System To assist the government of Uruguay and the Banco de Previsión Social (BPS) in the preparation and carry out of longitudinal surveys (panel) for the identification of aspects such as the pension system coverage and its impact in terms of social protection, as well as effective focalization instruments. Loan Operation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1050 The TC objectives are: (i) review, update, and develop a strategy and action plan for the comprehensive rehabilitation of Old Town formulated by the Municipaly of Montevideo and other public and private organizations; and (ii) support the design and consolidation of new institutional model that will better respond to the need of a revitalization process, facilitating the coordination between the different departments and divisions of the Municipality of Montevideo and the central government programs, and promoting public-private partnerships for multidimensional economic, social, and urban development activities. UR-T1050 Revitalization Old Town of Montevideo The TC objectives are: (i) review, update, and develop a strategy and action plan for the comprehensive rehabilitation of Old Town formulated by the Municipaly of Montevideo and other public and private organizations; and (ii) support the design and consolidation of new institutional model that will better respond to the need of a revitalization process, facilitating the coordination between the different departments and divisions of the Municipality of Montevideo and the central government programs, and promoting public-private partnerships for multidimensional economic, social, and urban development activities. Technical Cooperation Uruguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-T1011 This Project proposes the intervention of the Juvenile Group in order to confront this problem. Its objective is to strengthen the formation in the Juvenile Group program; in order to do so two lines of action have been established: 1) Updating, improvement and completion of the formation materials for the participants and volunteer staff; 2) Capacitating of the staff based on the new material.. In order to accomplish this objective the Project is composed of three different components. (i) Production of Formation Materials; (ii) Staff Preparation and (iii) Monitoring, evaluation and diffusion. VE-T1011 Strengthening The formation Program of Huellas Juvenile Group. This Project proposes the intervention of the Juvenile Group in order to confront this problem. Its objective is to strengthen the formation in the Juvenile Group program; in order to do so two lines of action have been established: 1) Updating, improvement and completion of the formation materials for the participants and volunteer staff; 2) Capacitating of the staff based on the new material.. In order to accomplish this objective the Project is composed of three different components. (i) Production of Formation Materials; (ii) Staff Preparation and (iii) Monitoring, evaluation and diffusion. Technical Cooperation Venezuela HEALTH 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-T1012 1. Fortifying Institutional Capacity of the "Fundación Hospital Ortopédico Infantil". 2. Promote the advantages of early stage diagnosis of congenital bone malformations in feet, specially those related to Clubfoot. 3. Evaluation, monitoring and auditing. VE-T1012 Prevention for Early Correction of Congenital Malformations in Children 1. Fortifying Institutional Capacity of the "Fundación Hospital Ortopédico Infantil". 2. Promote the advantages of early stage diagnosis of congenital bone malformations in feet, specially those related to Clubfoot. 3. Evaluation, monitoring and auditing. Technical Cooperation Venezuela HEALTH 17-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-M1006 This project will be used as a pilot to be replicated in other countries, taking advantage of the Cave Hill School of Business' presence in the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The project components are 1. Knowledge Management; 2. Awareness building; 3. Post implementation monitoring and evaluation of results. BA-M1006 Comprehensive Information Portal for Entrepreneurs & SMEs This project will be used as a pilot to be replicated in other countries, taking advantage of the Cave Hill School of Business' presence in the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The project components are 1. Knowledge Management; 2. Awareness building; 3. Post implementation monitoring and evaluation of results. Technical Cooperation Barbados PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1108 The TC objective is to support to SENASAG at the beginning of the execution of the Food and Agriculture Health and Quality Program (BO-L1037) and the strengthening of its capacity for the execution of the operation with efficiency, effectiveness and transparency. BO-T1108 Support for Implementation of BO-L1037 The TC objective is to support to SENASAG at the beginning of the execution of the Food and Agriculture Health and Quality Program (BO-L1037) and the strengthening of its capacity for the execution of the operation with efficiency, effectiveness and transparency. Technical Cooperation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1023 EN DR-M1023 Institutional Strenghtening of ADOPEM Bank EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1161 The objective of this TC is to support the evaluation of innovative strategies of the Government of Ecuador aimed at ensuring universal basic education. EC-T1161 Support for Universal Basic Education The objective of this TC is to support the evaluation of innovative strategies of the Government of Ecuador aimed at ensuring universal basic education. Technical Cooperation Ecuador EDUCATION 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1180 To contribute to the efficient management of the transport infrastructure through the support to the realignment of the MTOP, the rehabilitation of the primary road network and the modernization of the maintenance management system, providing to the Ministry with the institucional and technical capacity to effectively manage the transport infrastructure under its direct responsability. EC-T1180 Support to the Transport Sector Investment Program To contribute to the efficient management of the transport infrastructure through the support to the realignment of the MTOP, the rehabilitation of the primary road network and the modernization of the maintenance management system, providing to the Ministry with the institucional and technical capacity to effectively manage the transport infrastructure under its direct responsability. Technical Cooperation Ecuador TRANSPORT 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1066 The main objective is to assist the Government of Guyana in achieving a viable, effective, and comprehensive maternal and child health program with special focus on nutrition. GY-T1066 SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED NATIONAL NUTRITION PROGRAM The main objective is to assist the Government of Guyana in achieving a viable, effective, and comprehensive maternal and child health program with special focus on nutrition. Technical Cooperation Guyana HEALTH 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1127 The goal of the operation is to support the coordination of public policy and federal actors for the financing and implementation of integrated sustainable urban developements (DUIS). Its aim is to support the activities of the interagency Group by financing the technical and social evaluation and monitoring of DUIS proposals. ME-T1127 SHF DUIS - Evaluation of Integrated Sustainable Urban Developments The goal of the operation is to support the coordination of public policy and federal actors for the financing and implementation of integrated sustainable urban developements (DUIS). Its aim is to support the activities of the interagency Group by financing the technical and social evaluation and monitoring of DUIS proposals. Technical Cooperation Mexico URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1087 The purpose of this technical cooperation is to support the Nicaraguan government to improve the management of projects funded by the Bank of ways to reduce the under budget and to meet the goals of disbursement to operationalize the strategic spending for the fulfillment of the National Development Plan (PNDH) and the Economic and Financial Program (PEF). NI-T1087 Institutional Strengthening for the implementation of public investment The purpose of this technical cooperation is to support the Nicaraguan government to improve the management of projects funded by the Bank of ways to reduce the under budget and to meet the goals of disbursement to operationalize the strategic spending for the fulfillment of the National Development Plan (PNDH) and the Economic and Financial Program (PEF). Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1061 The study will analyze, among others, the following aspects: (i) Historical background on the Panamanian State configuration and of its system of political organizational. (ii) Analysis of Panama's legal framework and of the structure of its intergovernmental relations and regional development strategies, considering political, fiscal and administrative aspects. The analysis will include the identification and profiling of all levels of government, the electoral mechanisms, the fiscal competencies, the intergovernmental transferences mechanisms, the competencies sharing, and the intergovernmental coordination mechanisms. (iii) Presentation of the fiscal information available (revenue, expenditures, indebtedness) of all levels of Government, analyzing regional disparities. (iv) Analysis of the current regional development policies. (v) Array of options available to impulse a model of decentralization and regional development adapted to the country's idiosyncrasy, enhancing fiscal co-responsibility and transparency. (vi) Alternatives to develop in the short, medium and long term a structured and formal model of intergovernmental relations adequate to the principles of local autonomy, granting macroeconomic and fiscal stability. PN-T1061 Decentralization and Regional Development Study The study will analyze, among others, the following aspects: (i) Historical background on the Panamanian State configuration and of its system of political organizational. (ii) Analysis of Panama's legal framework and of the structure of its intergovernmental relations and regional development strategies, considering political, fiscal and administrative aspects. The analysis will include the identification and profiling of all levels of government, the electoral mechanisms, the fiscal competencies, the intergovernmental transferences mechanisms, the competencies sharing, and the intergovernmental coordination mechanisms. (iii) Presentation of the fiscal information available (revenue, expenditures, indebtedness) of all levels of Government, analyzing regional disparities. (iv) Analysis of the current regional development policies. (v) Array of options available to impulse a model of decentralization and regional development adapted to the country's idiosyncrasy, enhancing fiscal co-responsibility and transparency. (vi) Alternatives to develop in the short, medium and long term a structured and formal model of intergovernmental relations adequate to the principles of local autonomy, granting macroeconomic and fiscal stability. Technical Cooperation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1031 To promote trade finance activities in Paraguay. PR-L1031 Sudameris Bank SAECA - TFFP To promote trade finance activities in Paraguay. Loan Operation Paraguay TRADE 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1038 To facilitate trade finance activities in Paraguay. PR-L1038 Banco Regional S.A. - TFFP To facilitate trade finance activities in Paraguay. Loan Operation Paraguay TRADE 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1042 To promote trade finance activities in Paraguay among small- and medium-sized institutions. PR-L1042 Vision Banco S.A.E.C.A - TFFP To promote trade finance activities in Paraguay among small- and medium-sized institutions. Loan Operation Paraguay TRADE 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1142 The project's general objective is to contribute to the consolidation of the rating market for microfinance. This objective will be reached by broadening the geographic reach of ratings, supporting smaller MFIs to afford initial ratings and by improving the understanding of the market of the benefits and limitations of different types of rating products RG-M1142 Consolidation of the Rating Market for Microfinance Institutions The project's general objective is to contribute to the consolidation of the rating market for microfinance. This objective will be reached by broadening the geographic reach of ratings, supporting smaller MFIs to afford initial ratings and by improving the understanding of the market of the benefits and limitations of different types of rating products Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1503 The objective of this operation is to protect the physical integrity, culture and territory of the indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact of the Amazon and the Chaco Region. RG-T1503 Regional Strategic Framework for Protection of Non-Contacted Indigenous People The objective of this operation is to protect the physical integrity, culture and territory of the indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact of the Amazon and the Chaco Region. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1506 EN RG-T1506 Mercosur Higher Education Accreditation System EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 16-Dec-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1509 elaboration of directives for implementation of telehealth policies in LA and the establishment forums of experience exchange, elaboration, implementation and evaluation of telehealth policies, in addition to the formation of managers, thorough an internet-based, for the implementation of these policies. RG-T1509 Regional Protocols on Telehealth Public Policy elaboration of directives for implementation of telehealth policies in LA and the establishment forums of experience exchange, elaboration, implementation and evaluation of telehealth policies, in addition to the formation of managers, thorough an internet-based, for the implementation of these policies. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1538 The objectives of the project are to assist water utilities in (i) improving the delivery of water supply and sanitation services through the establishment and adoption of appropriate operational, institutional, and financial performance evaluation criteria and benchmarks within utility organizations; and (ii) developing appropriate regulatory, managerial, and technical practices through consultations between water utilities within the Caribbean region. RG-T1538 Support for Performance Indicators for Caribbean Water Utilities The objectives of the project are to assist water utilities in (i) improving the delivery of water supply and sanitation services through the establishment and adoption of appropriate operational, institutional, and financial performance evaluation criteria and benchmarks within utility organizations; and (ii) developing appropriate regulatory, managerial, and technical practices through consultations between water utilities within the Caribbean region. Technical Cooperation Regional 16-Dec-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1563 EN RG-T1563 Support for Social Inclusion Programs for Youth through Soccer EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1588 The objective of this TC is to advance the rehabilitation of people with disabilities in the region through establishing modern networking and partnership systems,as well as establish learning and interinstitutional coordination mechanisms, leaded by ORITEL. RG-T1588 Strengthening of the International Telethon Organization The objective of this TC is to advance the rehabilitation of people with disabilities in the region through establishing modern networking and partnership systems,as well as establish learning and interinstitutional coordination mechanisms, leaded by ORITEL. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1616 The specific objectives are: a) identify institutional frameworks and public policy options that promote affirmative action or equal opportunity; b) identify actual and potential fiscal and economic implications of such institutional practices; c) assess policy gaps and institutional challenges in meeting goals expressed by lead agency; and d) promote awareness among key stakeholders and actors in the region, including representatives of excluded groups, about the issue of affirmative action as a tool for the promotion of equity. RG-T1616 Assessment of Public Policies for Promoting Social Inclusion African descendants The specific objectives are: a) identify institutional frameworks and public policy options that promote affirmative action or equal opportunity; b) identify actual and potential fiscal and economic implications of such institutional practices; c) assess policy gaps and institutional challenges in meeting goals expressed by lead agency; and d) promote awareness among key stakeholders and actors in the region, including representatives of excluded groups, about the issue of affirmative action as a tool for the promotion of equity. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-L1004 To support the Government of Barbados in modernizing its national procurement system. Its specific goal is to improve the effectiveness of public procurement, saving time and money through competitive prices and reduced process time, while ensuring the transparency and integrity of the system. BA-L1004 Modernization of the Barbados National Procurement System To support the Government of Barbados in modernizing its national procurement system. Its specific goal is to improve the effectiveness of public procurement, saving time and money through competitive prices and reduced process time, while ensuring the transparency and integrity of the system. Loan Operation Barbados REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1181 The specific objectives of this TC are: (i) support the preparation of a program of energy efficiency in buildings, street lighting, micro, small and medium business, residential and commercial sector, (ii) determine the potential of renewable energy, (iii ) integrated as part of the Action Plan for Sustainable Energy (PAES), and (iv) institutional strengthening of the GoE in sustainable energy and carbon markets, to support a program to promote renewable energy and bioenergy, and disseminate the results of the TC. EC-T1181 Sustainable Energy National Action Plan The specific objectives of this TC are: (i) support the preparation of a program of energy efficiency in buildings, street lighting, micro, small and medium business, residential and commercial sector, (ii) determine the potential of renewable energy, (iii ) integrated as part of the Action Plan for Sustainable Energy (PAES), and (iv) institutional strengthening of the GoE in sustainable energy and carbon markets, to support a program to promote renewable energy and bioenergy, and disseminate the results of the TC. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENERGY 15-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1064 The objective of the TC is to strengthen the federal agencies in charge of coordinating the CC agenda in Mexico (SEMARNAT, INE y la SHCP), as well as the federal sectoral agencies that have the largest impact and responsibility over the implementation of the agenca. The activities will support the implementation of the Special Climate Change Program (PECC), will promote integrated, concrete, gradual and cost-effective actions in the areas of GHG mitigation and adaptation to climate change. ME-T1064 Support to Climatic Change National Strategy The objective of the TC is to strengthen the federal agencies in charge of coordinating the CC agenda in Mexico (SEMARNAT, INE y la SHCP), as well as the federal sectoral agencies that have the largest impact and responsibility over the implementation of the agenca. The activities will support the implementation of the Special Climate Change Program (PECC), will promote integrated, concrete, gradual and cost-effective actions in the areas of GHG mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Technical Cooperation Mexico ENERGY 15-Dec-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1024 The objective is to support MEF to implement a Results-Based Management system directly related to the Acuerdos de la Concertación Nacional para el Desarrollo. PN-T1024 Support to Results-Based Management The objective is to support MEF to implement a Results-Based Management system directly related to the Acuerdos de la Concertación Nacional para el Desarrollo. Technical Cooperation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1081 EN PR-T1081 Incorporating Computers "OLPC" in the Community School Caacupé EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay EDUCATION 15-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1428 The overall objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support CARICOM's efforts to achieve sustainable improvements in their fiscal management systems. For this purpose, the operation will focus on strengthening the institutional capacity and improving current practices of the countries of the region in the following areas: tax administration and tax systems; tax policy; debt and public expenditure management; budget planning and execution. RG-T1428 Support to CARTAC The overall objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support CARICOM's efforts to achieve sustainable improvements in their fiscal management systems. For this purpose, the operation will focus on strengthening the institutional capacity and improving current practices of the countries of the region in the following areas: tax administration and tax systems; tax policy; debt and public expenditure management; budget planning and execution. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1517 EN RG-T1517 Mechanism for the Professional Accreditation in Fiscal Public Control EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1589 Feasibility studies and feasibility; Designs of projects; Studies related to the viability (technical, economic, financial, social and institutional) of projects; Social and environmental studies; and Strategic environmental evaluations, others RG-T1589 Border crossing facilitation Colombia - Ecuador Feasibility studies and feasibility; Designs of projects; Studies related to the viability (technical, economic, financial, social and institutional) of projects; Social and environmental studies; and Strategic environmental evaluations, others Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 15-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1038 The TC's objective is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Social Dvelopment (MIDES). UR-T1038 Institutional Strengthening of MIDES The TC's objective is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Social Dvelopment (MIDES). Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1109 Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Water (MDA) and the National Irrigation Service (SENARI) to lauch the good initial execution of PRONAREC (2057/BL-BO) BO-T1109 Preparation of the Start-up of PRONAREC Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Water (MDA) and the National Irrigation Service (SENARI) to lauch the good initial execution of PRONAREC (2057/BL-BO) Technical Cooperation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1112 The objective of this operation is to support the Government of Bolivia en the preparation of the Poverty Erradication Strategy, so that it will be supported by technical evidence, and will include appropriate mechanisms for its implementation, which will produce the desired socio-economic development particularle for the poorest and most vulnerable populations. BO-T1112 Support for the Preparation of the Poverty Erradication Plan PEEP The objective of this operation is to support the Government of Bolivia en the preparation of the Poverty Erradication Strategy, so that it will be supported by technical evidence, and will include appropriate mechanisms for its implementation, which will produce the desired socio-economic development particularle for the poorest and most vulnerable populations. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1069 The goal of the project is to contribute to the expansion and deepening of micro finance services in Brazil. Its purpose is to strengthen the capacity of Ascoob Central and its network of member credit cooperatives in the State of Bahia to develop and manage efficently their micro credit programs, with rural orientation. Ascoob Central has recently been authorized by the Central Bank to operate as cooperative central and supervise its members. BR-M1069 Strenght. microfinance services in credit cooperatives in the Northeast The goal of the project is to contribute to the expansion and deepening of micro finance services in Brazil. Its purpose is to strengthen the capacity of Ascoob Central and its network of member credit cooperatives in the State of Bahia to develop and manage efficently their micro credit programs, with rural orientation. Ascoob Central has recently been authorized by the Central Bank to operate as cooperative central and supervise its members. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1032 In the south of Chile, the main fuel for residential heating is firewood. It is possible to identify the existence of a large number of small producers, living in poor condition, which, due to a lack of economical resources, neither provides a sustainable management to land and native forest nor access to suitable distribution and commercialization channels. The project will support the small producer's insertion into the Firewood Certification National System, providing technical assistance in order to facilitate partnerships and their formalization. The general objective of the project is the sustainable management consolidation of native forest inclusive model in the framework of the Firewood Certification National System. The specific objective is to organize associatively firewood small producers in cities such as Temuco, Osorno, Puerto Montt, Castro and Coyhaique and to consolidate a producer's cooperative already formed in Valdivia. CH-M1032 Strengthen and replication of microproducer's organizational models for certifie In the south of Chile, the main fuel for residential heating is firewood. It is possible to identify the existence of a large number of small producers, living in poor condition, which, due to a lack of economical resources, neither provides a sustainable management to land and native forest nor access to suitable distribution and commercialization channels. The project will support the small producer's insertion into the Firewood Certification National System, providing technical assistance in order to facilitate partnerships and their formalization. The general objective of the project is the sustainable management consolidation of native forest inclusive model in the framework of the Firewood Certification National System. The specific objective is to organize associatively firewood small producers in cities such as Temuco, Osorno, Puerto Montt, Castro and Coyhaique and to consolidate a producer's cooperative already formed in Valdivia. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1123 The main goal of the TC is to support the government of Colombia in the consolidation of a Human Capital Formation System. CO-T1123 Integrated System for the Formation of the Human Capital The main goal of the TC is to support the government of Colombia in the consolidation of a Human Capital Formation System. Technical Cooperation Colombia EDUCATION 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1091 Project objective is to improve the competitiveness of small organic cocoa producers in Dominican Republic through the plantations productivity increase. The specific objective is to facilitate access to medium long term finance and technical assitance for the rehabilitation or renovation of cocoa plantations. DR-L1091 Competitiveness of Small-scale Organic Cocoa Producers Project objective is to improve the competitiveness of small organic cocoa producers in Dominican Republic through the plantations productivity increase. The specific objective is to facilitate access to medium long term finance and technical assitance for the rehabilitation or renovation of cocoa plantations. Loan Operation Dominican Republic AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-S1007 Project objective is to improve the competitiveness of small organic cocoa producers in Dominican Republic through the plantations productivity increase. The specific objective is to facilitate access to medium long term finance and technical assitance for the rehabilitation or renovation of cocoa plantations. DR-S1007 Competitiveness of Small-scale Organic Cocoa Producers Project objective is to improve the competitiveness of small organic cocoa producers in Dominican Republic through the plantations productivity increase. The specific objective is to facilitate access to medium long term finance and technical assitance for the rehabilitation or renovation of cocoa plantations. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1027 General objective: Create a Public-private partnership model to improve competitiveness and social-economic development of micro and potential employees of the Touristic Area Zona Rosa through training and microenterprise promotion of the Barrio Las Palmas population and conformation of a Business Improvement District specific objectives: a) Awareness and promote the employability of youth and women's slum of Las Palmas to introduce jobs that demand is being generated in the area; b) To facilitate the incorporation of micro-targeting and sustainable incorporating into a population of the area and promoting its marginal chaining toward companies that are or are being established in the area; c) To form the structure of public private partnerships to maintain the sustainability of economic development in the area in an integrated manner through the formation of the Special Improvement District between the Association of Municipal Mayors-business-Ministries; d) Revitalization of infrastructure, lighting and beautification of some billboards in the Zona Rosa ES-M1027 Program of employability, competitiveness and promotion of micro entrepr. General objective: Create a Public-private partnership model to improve competitiveness and social-economic development of micro and potential employees of the Touristic Area Zona Rosa through training and microenterprise promotion of the Barrio Las Palmas population and conformation of a Business Improvement District specific objectives: a) Awareness and promote the employability of youth and women's slum of Las Palmas to introduce jobs that demand is being generated in the area; b) To facilitate the incorporation of micro-targeting and sustainable incorporating into a population of the area and promoting its marginal chaining toward companies that are or are being established in the area; c) To form the structure of public private partnerships to maintain the sustainability of economic development in the area in an integrated manner through the formation of the Special Improvement District between the Association of Municipal Mayors-business-Ministries; d) Revitalization of infrastructure, lighting and beautification of some billboards in the Zona Rosa Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1117 The general objective of the project is to help improve the socioecnomic conditions of low-income microentrepreneurs and small producers in the rural areas of northwestern, central, and western Guatemala. The specific objective is to expand and facilitate access to credit services for the productive and commercial activities of rural microentrepreneurs and small producers, especially women, offering financing and promoting qualitative institutional improvements in FONDESOL. GU-L1117 Expansion of Credit Services to Low-income Rural Communities The general objective of the project is to help improve the socioecnomic conditions of low-income microentrepreneurs and small producers in the rural areas of northwestern, central, and western Guatemala. The specific objective is to expand and facilitate access to credit services for the productive and commercial activities of rural microentrepreneurs and small producers, especially women, offering financing and promoting qualitative institutional improvements in FONDESOL. Loan Operation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-S1013 The general objective of the project is to help improve the socioecnomic conditions of low-income microentrepreneurs and small producers in the rural areas of northwestern, central, and western Guatemala. The specific objective is to expand and facilitate access to credit services for the productive and commercial activities of rural microentrepreneurs and small producers, especially women, offering financing and promoting qualitative institutional improvements in FONDESOL. GU-S1013 Expansion of Credit Services to Low-income Rural Communities The general objective of the project is to help improve the socioecnomic conditions of low-income microentrepreneurs and small producers in the rural areas of northwestern, central, and western Guatemala. The specific objective is to expand and facilitate access to credit services for the productive and commercial activities of rural microentrepreneurs and small producers, especially women, offering financing and promoting qualitative institutional improvements in FONDESOL. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1113 The objective of this project is to assist the Guatemalan Ministry of Economy (MINECO) to design and make fully functional a hybrid electronic registry in order to permit the creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests in moveable and personal property (equipment, animals, documents, accounts receivables, inventory, fixtures, etc.) as contemplated and required by Decree 51-2007 (Law on Secured Transactions) and its associated regulation. In order to achieve this objective, the project is structured into three components. GU-T1113 Design and Installation of Electronic Moveable Property Registry The objective of this project is to assist the Guatemalan Ministry of Economy (MINECO) to design and make fully functional a hybrid electronic registry in order to permit the creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests in moveable and personal property (equipment, animals, documents, accounts receivables, inventory, fixtures, etc.) as contemplated and required by Decree 51-2007 (Law on Secured Transactions) and its associated regulation. In order to achieve this objective, the project is structured into three components. Technical Cooperation Guatemala FINANCIAL MARKETS 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1109 Project general objective is to contribute to improve the income level of micro, small and medium milk producers in Nicaragua. The specific purpose is to improve the productivity levels of the producers through the facilitation of access to financial and non financial services linked to the dairy value chain. NI-L1109 More Milk per Cow:Strengthening the Competitiveness of Nicaragua¿s Dairy Cluster Project general objective is to contribute to improve the income level of micro, small and medium milk producers in Nicaragua. The specific purpose is to improve the productivity levels of the producers through the facilitation of access to financial and non financial services linked to the dairy value chain. Loan Operation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-S1011 Project general objective is to contribute to improve the income level of micro, small and medium milk producers in Nicaragua. The specific purpose is to improve the productivity levels of the producers through the facilitation of access to financial and non financial services linked to the dairy value chain. NI-S1011 More Milk per Cow:Strengthening the Competitiveness of Nicaragua¿s Dairy Cluster Project general objective is to contribute to improve the income level of micro, small and medium milk producers in Nicaragua. The specific purpose is to improve the productivity levels of the producers through the facilitation of access to financial and non financial services linked to the dairy value chain. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1079 Specific objectives are: - Provide participants with a greater understanding of the rules, operations and impact of the WTO multilateral trading system, including the work program set out in the Doha Development Agenda (DDA), and of the relevant regional trading arrangements; -Enhance the ability of participants to assist the governments' effective participation in the work of the WTO, in particular the DDA negotiations, and to implement the WTO Agreements domestically; Strengthen the ability of participants to assist the local enterprises' ability to meet the challenges of and to benefit from global trade liberalization and regional economic integration; Enhance the capacity of participants to contribute to the implementation of foreign investment and trade policies and strategies for integrating trade and investment into national development and poverty reduction policies and to translate national and regional policy objectives into government positions in international negotiations. PR-T1079 Public International Trade and Investment Law Capacity Building Specific objectives are: - Provide participants with a greater understanding of the rules, operations and impact of the WTO multilateral trading system, including the work program set out in the Doha Development Agenda (DDA), and of the relevant regional trading arrangements; -Enhance the ability of participants to assist the governments' effective participation in the work of the WTO, in particular the DDA negotiations, and to implement the WTO Agreements domestically; Strengthen the ability of participants to assist the local enterprises' ability to meet the challenges of and to benefit from global trade liberalization and regional economic integration; Enhance the capacity of participants to contribute to the implementation of foreign investment and trade policies and strategies for integrating trade and investment into national development and poverty reduction policies and to translate national and regional policy objectives into government positions in international negotiations. Technical Cooperation Paraguay TRADE 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1668 EN RG-T1668 Support to Integration, Regional Cooperation and Insertion International of LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1023 To improve the accessibility of the rural population to public, social and civil and economic services, providing permanent availability and accessibility by improving rural roads. Towards this, the operation supports road decentralization, through the development of technical and institutional capabilities of local governments in charge of the cantonal network. The specific objective is to provide a better integration and connectivity to the rural population, and reduce the users' transport costs and travel time, through rehabilitation and maintenance investments, and actions directed towards the improvement of the road management and transport systems. CR-L1023 Cantonal Road Network Program To improve the accessibility of the rural population to public, social and civil and economic services, providing permanent availability and accessibility by improving rural roads. Towards this, the operation supports road decentralization, through the development of technical and institutional capabilities of local governments in charge of the cantonal network. The specific objective is to provide a better integration and connectivity to the rural population, and reduce the users' transport costs and travel time, through rehabilitation and maintenance investments, and actions directed towards the improvement of the road management and transport systems. Loan Operation Costa Rica TRANSPORT 11-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1124 The objective of this project is to support the creation and strengthening of a disaster risk management system in the Province of Pichincha (SGR-P), to improve prevention and mitigation capacities and response capabilities before the occurrence of natural phenomena in order to reduce the vulnerability of its population. EC-T1124 Support for Natural Disaster Risk Management in Pichincha The objective of this project is to support the creation and strengthening of a disaster risk management system in the Province of Pichincha (SGR-P), to improve prevention and mitigation capacities and response capabilities before the occurrence of natural phenomena in order to reduce the vulnerability of its population. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1037 The specific objectives are to: (i) effectively administer and deliver the country's trade agreement commitments and put forward and negotiate trade initiatives favorable to Guatemala; (ii) actively promote export and investment opportunities; (iii) provide support to the private sector, particularly SMEs, to capitalize on opportunities afforded by the trade agreements in place; and (iv) modernize and technify government foreign trade functions. GU-L1037 Trade and Integration Support Program The specific objectives are to: (i) effectively administer and deliver the country's trade agreement commitments and put forward and negotiate trade initiatives favorable to Guatemala; (ii) actively promote export and investment opportunities; (iii) provide support to the private sector, particularly SMEs, to capitalize on opportunities afforded by the trade agreements in place; and (iv) modernize and technify government foreign trade functions. Loan Operation Guatemala TRADE 11-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1032 (i) consolidate the conditional cash transfer program of the Programa de Asignación Familiar [Family Allowance Program] (PRAF) from a technical and operational standpoint, expand the scope of coverage, and coordinate the program with the social safety net; (ii) design and implement a gradual intervention scheme with an integrated approach to ensure the program's financial sustainability, and create synergies with intersector services; and (iii) encourage household participation in improving health services and education through supply-side support by means of community intervention strategies. HO-L1032 Integrated Support for the Social Safety Net Program (i) consolidate the conditional cash transfer program of the Programa de Asignación Familiar [Family Allowance Program] (PRAF) from a technical and operational standpoint, expand the scope of coverage, and coordinate the program with the social safety net; (ii) design and implement a gradual intervention scheme with an integrated approach to ensure the program's financial sustainability, and create synergies with intersector services; and (iii) encourage household participation in improving health services and education through supply-side support by means of community intervention strategies. Loan Operation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-X1012 (i) consolidate the conditional cash transfer program of the Programa de Asignación Familiar [Family Allowance Program] (PRAF) from a technical and operational standpoint, expand the scope of coverage, and coordinate the program with the social safety net; (ii) design and implement a gradual intervention scheme with an integrated approach to ensure the program's financial sustainability, and create synergies with intersector services; and (iii) encourage household participation in improving health services and education through supply-side support by means of community intervention strategies. HO-X1012 Integrated Support of the Social Safety Net Program (i) consolidate the conditional cash transfer program of the Programa de Asignación Familiar [Family Allowance Program] (PRAF) from a technical and operational standpoint, expand the scope of coverage, and coordinate the program with the social safety net; (ii) design and implement a gradual intervention scheme with an integrated approach to ensure the program's financial sustainability, and create synergies with intersector services; and (iii) encourage household participation in improving health services and education through supply-side support by means of community intervention strategies. Container Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Dec-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1005 PARSalud's second phase will consolidate and build upon the initiatives carried out during the first phase. The objective of the program will be to improve maternal and child health, in particular by consolidating the reduction of maternal and child mortality and promoting the adequate development of children under 5 years in the poorest areas of Peru. PE-L1005 Second Phase Health Sector Reform Program - PARSalud II PARSalud's second phase will consolidate and build upon the initiatives carried out during the first phase. The objective of the program will be to improve maternal and child health, in particular by consolidating the reduction of maternal and child mortality and promoting the adequate development of children under 5 years in the poorest areas of Peru. Loan Operation Peru HEALTH 11-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1037 The focus of the Loan is on supporting the housing and SME sectors in Panama. Support for these key sectors is well aligned with the Bank's developmental country strategy, targeting housing for the low and middle-income segments of the population and enhancing the competitiveness and efficient development of the private sector. Furthermore, the Loan will help GB expand its access to the international financial markets, diversify its funding sources, support its liquidity position, and reduce its asset liability gap. The potential participation of B lenders will channel financing from international commercial banks, thus, further diversifying GB's sources of funding. Finally, as current international markets negative conditions remain, the impact on Panama, given its ties with the US economy, could result in a further decline in the availability of funds to the Panamanian financial system. This makes IDB lending even more crucial as it contributes to counteract the potential financial distress caused by the international financial crisis, and in that way helps restore conditions for sustainable economic growth. PN-L1037 Global Bank Lending Facility The focus of the Loan is on supporting the housing and SME sectors in Panama. Support for these key sectors is well aligned with the Bank's developmental country strategy, targeting housing for the low and middle-income segments of the population and enhancing the competitiveness and efficient development of the private sector. Furthermore, the Loan will help GB expand its access to the international financial markets, diversify its funding sources, support its liquidity position, and reduce its asset liability gap. The potential participation of B lenders will channel financing from international commercial banks, thus, further diversifying GB's sources of funding. Finally, as current international markets negative conditions remain, the impact on Panama, given its ties with the US economy, could result in a further decline in the availability of funds to the Panamanian financial system. This makes IDB lending even more crucial as it contributes to counteract the potential financial distress caused by the international financial crisis, and in that way helps restore conditions for sustainable economic growth. Loan Operation Panama FINANCIAL MARKETS 11-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1017 The objective of the operation will be to provide improved sanitary and urban conditions for the people of Ciudad de la Costa. UR-L1017 Integrated Sanitation Program of Ciudad de la Costa The objective of the operation will be to provide improved sanitary and urban conditions for the people of Ciudad de la Costa. Loan Operation Uruguay ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-X1006 The objective of the CCLIP is to continue to improve the living conditions of the people of Ciudad de la Costa, through increase in the availability.of sanitary sewage systems, the pluvial drainagesystems and the paving of the streets. The line of Credit will improve the environmental quality of the city, in particular the quality of the water in¿the reservoirs, as well as the quality of the beaches, improving and/or preserving the balneabilidad index, and with the drainage of the rain water and the paved roads, the quality life of urban population is going to improve dramatically. UR-X1006 Intregrated Sanitation Program of Ciudad de la Costa The objective of the CCLIP is to continue to improve the living conditions of the people of Ciudad de la Costa, through increase in the availability.of sanitary sewage systems, the pluvial drainagesystems and the paving of the streets. The line of Credit will improve the environmental quality of the city, in particular the quality of the water in¿the reservoirs, as well as the quality of the beaches, improving and/or preserving the balneabilidad index, and with the drainage of the rain water and the paved roads, the quality life of urban population is going to improve dramatically. Container Uruguay WATER AND SANITATION 11-Dec-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1063 To improve the profitability and the income sustainability of small primary producers within the grape & wine chain. Project's purpose is to attain a better and bigger integration of the actors within the grape and wine chain. AR-L1063 Project to Integrate Small Producers into the Wine Production Chain To improve the profitability and the income sustainability of small primary producers within the grape & wine chain. Project's purpose is to attain a better and bigger integration of the actors within the grape and wine chain. Loan Operation Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-L1017 To assist the Government of Barbados to further the preparation of the Agricultural Health and Food Control Programme (AHFCP) BA-L1017 PEF:Agricultural Health and Food Safety Program Preparation To assist the Government of Barbados to further the preparation of the Agricultural Health and Food Control Programme (AHFCP) Loan Operation Barbados AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1018 to provide financial assistance to FIDEMYPE to support the expansion of credit from IFIs (non- regulated financial institutions) that meet the establish requirements to access this project and the line of credit in rural areas. ES-L1018 Banco Multisectorial de Inversiones Acting as Trustee (Fiduciario) to provide financial assistance to FIDEMYPE to support the expansion of credit from IFIs (non- regulated financial institutions) that meet the establish requirements to access this project and the line of credit in rural areas. Loan Operation El Salvador FINANCIAL MARKETS 10-Dec-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1016 To consolidate the supervision capacity of BOG, improve access to financial services, increase transparency in the financial sector through public dissemination of financial data and improve the efficiency of the payment system. Additionally, the program would contribute to strengthening the capacity of the authorities to control money laundering, This operation is the first in a series of three programmatic policy-based loans, each up to USD$5 million, for a total of USD$15 million. GY-L1016 Financial Sector Reform Program To consolidate the supervision capacity of BOG, improve access to financial services, increase transparency in the financial sector through public dissemination of financial data and improve the efficiency of the payment system. Additionally, the program would contribute to strengthening the capacity of the authorities to control money laundering, This operation is the first in a series of three programmatic policy-based loans, each up to USD$5 million, for a total of USD$15 million. Loan Operation Guyana FINANCIAL MARKETS 10-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1044 Provision of an IDB PCG under the OM Facility to support loans to 36,000 end-beneficiaries through micro-loans. This financing will in turn allow these end-beneficiaries to have access to street pavement in front of their houses. ME-L1044 "Mejora Tu Calle" Program Provision of an IDB PCG under the OM Facility to support loans to 36,000 end-beneficiaries through micro-loans. This financing will in turn allow these end-beneficiaries to have access to street pavement in front of their houses. Guarantee Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 10-Dec-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1116 The objective of the proposed TC is to elaborate, promote the implementation, publish and disseminate for the State of Tabasco, a State Action Plan against Climate Change (PEACC) that will define and evaluate measures to mitigate its emissions as well as to adapt to climate change herewith enhancing adaptive capacity to reduce current and future vulnerability in prioritized sectors. ME-T1116 Support to the preparation of the Climate Change Action Plan in Tabasco The objective of the proposed TC is to elaborate, promote the implementation, publish and disseminate for the State of Tabasco, a State Action Plan against Climate Change (PEACC) that will define and evaluate measures to mitigate its emissions as well as to adapt to climate change herewith enhancing adaptive capacity to reduce current and future vulnerability in prioritized sectors. Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Dec-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1022 To help improve the quantity, reliability, and quality of the energy supply required for economic growth in Nicaragua. The specific program objectives are: To make the investments in transmission, transformation, and rehabilitation of power plants needed to guarantee and enhance the reliability of the current supply and meet medium-term demand, and to strengthen the public sector's institutional framework in the short term to sustain and improve electricity services in Nicaragua. NI-L1022 Electricity Sector Support Program Second Loan To help improve the quantity, reliability, and quality of the energy supply required for economic growth in Nicaragua. The specific program objectives are: To make the investments in transmission, transformation, and rehabilitation of power plants needed to guarantee and enhance the reliability of the current supply and meet medium-term demand, and to strengthen the public sector's institutional framework in the short term to sustain and improve electricity services in Nicaragua. Loan Operation Nicaragua ENERGY 10-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1143 The main objective of this operation is to support the development of a methodology for the implementation of a comprehensive system for natural disaster risk management which establishes, as a result, a prevention and mitigation plan for five urban areas in Peru. Possible financial risk transfer frameworks will be analyzed. A program for the difusion, communication and sensitization of disaster risk management techniques and results of the operation will be created focusing regional and local authorities and the general public. This operation support the integration of disaster risk management in the sustainable socio-economic planification process in the country. PE-T1143 Comprehensive system for natural disaster risk management The main objective of this operation is to support the development of a methodology for the implementation of a comprehensive system for natural disaster risk management which establishes, as a result, a prevention and mitigation plan for five urban areas in Peru. Possible financial risk transfer frameworks will be analyzed. A program for the difusion, communication and sensitization of disaster risk management techniques and results of the operation will be created focusing regional and local authorities and the general public. This operation support the integration of disaster risk management in the sustainable socio-economic planification process in the country. Technical Cooperation Peru ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1504 The creation of a Regional framework for action to combat, prevent and provide assistance to victims of human trafficking RG-T1504 Regional Framework Against Trafficking of People The creation of a Regional framework for action to combat, prevent and provide assistance to victims of human trafficking Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1621 Support LAC policymakers and private sector actors in identifying and taking advantage of the new trade opportunities that arise as a consequence of free trade agreements and the globalization of the economy. RG-T1621 Supporting LAC Countries to Implement the Aid For Trade Initiative Support LAC policymakers and private sector actors in identifying and taking advantage of the new trade opportunities that arise as a consequence of free trade agreements and the globalization of the economy. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 10-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-L1011 To continue supporting Suriname's local government's decentralization efforts that commenced back in 2001. Specially, assisting local governments in Paramaribo, Sipaliwini, Saramacca, Coronie, and Brokopondo attain a core legal framework and relevant institutional capacity for fiscal self-management. Furthermore, the DLGS-II will also assist certified districts of Wanica, Para, Nickerie, Commewijne, and Marowijne in the implementation of local services and infrastructure investment projects. SU-L1011 Decentralization and Local Government Strengthening II To continue supporting Suriname's local government's decentralization efforts that commenced back in 2001. Specially, assisting local governments in Paramaribo, Sipaliwini, Saramacca, Coronie, and Brokopondo attain a core legal framework and relevant institutional capacity for fiscal self-management. Furthermore, the DLGS-II will also assist certified districts of Wanica, Para, Nickerie, Commewijne, and Marowijne in the implementation of local services and infrastructure investment projects. Loan Operation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1148 Develop a pilot experience for the conformation of an orquesta with the participation of children and adolescentes living in poverty in the district of Rimac. PE-T1148 Music: A Strategy for Social Inclusion Develop a pilot experience for the conformation of an orquesta with the participation of children and adolescentes living in poverty in the district of Rimac. Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1510 1 - Increasing the percentage of engineering students in their last year that consider the posibility to be entrepreneurship as an alternative of live and financial income. 2- Increasing the percentage of prerequisites courses that includes a content of entrepreneurship in each engineering career (in respect to the total of required courses). 3- Increasing in the percentage of teachers that adopt contents of entrepreneurship in their courses of each engineering career. RG-T1510 Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation Regional Program 1 - Increasing the percentage of engineering students in their last year that consider the posibility to be entrepreneurship as an alternative of live and financial income. 2- Increasing the percentage of prerequisites courses that includes a content of entrepreneurship in each engineering career (in respect to the total of required courses). 3- Increasing in the percentage of teachers that adopt contents of entrepreneurship in their courses of each engineering career. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 09-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1031 The objectives of the program are: (i) to assist the Ministry of Trade and Industry prepare and build consensus for the implementation of an action plan to improve the competitiveness of the private sector; and (ii) to assist the responsible institutions implement measures to simplify and reduce the time and cost to complete the legal and regulatory measures required to establish and operate a business SU-T1031 Competitiveness Enhancement Program The objectives of the program are: (i) to assist the Ministry of Trade and Industry prepare and build consensus for the implementation of an action plan to improve the competitiveness of the private sector; and (ii) to assist the responsible institutions implement measures to simplify and reduce the time and cost to complete the legal and regulatory measures required to establish and operate a business Technical Cooperation Suriname PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1080 The specific goals of the operation are to i) train key actors in the application of the L+S methodology, ii) disseminate best practices on the L+S methodology, and iii) advise trained actors during the execution of projects using L+S methodology. CH-T1080 Learning Together: Strengthening Community and Education The specific goals of the operation are to i) train key actors in the application of the L+S methodology, ii) disseminate best practices on the L+S methodology, and iii) advise trained actors during the execution of projects using L+S methodology. Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1656 The resources of this TC will be used to contract a specialized consultant to support INE/RND in the analysis of innovation systems and public expenditure policies in various countries in Latin America RG-T1656 Improving competitiviness and innovation for rural sectors The resources of this TC will be used to contract a specialized consultant to support INE/RND in the analysis of innovation systems and public expenditure policies in various countries in Latin America Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1045 The objective of this TC is to contribute to the improved and sustainable access of Suriname's population to drinking water. SU-T1045 Water Supply Master Plan for Suriname The objective of this TC is to contribute to the improved and sustainable access of Suriname's population to drinking water. Technical Cooperation Suriname WATER AND SANITATION 08-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1036 The objective of the technical cooperation is to support the Government of Belize's efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the population affected by the floods. BL-T1036 Emergency Assistance due to Tropical Depression 16 The objective of the technical cooperation is to support the Government of Belize's efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the population affected by the floods. Technical Cooperation Belize ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 05-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1098 The main objective of the TC is to support activities of the presidential commission on education HA-T1098 Support to the Presidential commission on Education Reform The main objective of the TC is to support activities of the presidential commission on education Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 05-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1637 The specific objective of the TC is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the UWI-SRC by developing online instruction in trade policy for students in the region through distance education. RG-T1637 Caribbean-Wide On-Line Distance Education Facility for UWI-SRC The specific objective of the TC is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the UWI-SRC by developing online instruction in trade policy for students in the region through distance education. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 05-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1038 To improve the living conditions of the lower income groups of the country. The specific objective is to support at a national level, the consolidation of the system for the neighborhood improvement programs, mainly in its institutional aspects. BO-L1038 Neighborhood Improvement Multiphase Program, Phase I To improve the living conditions of the lower income groups of the country. The specific objective is to support at a national level, the consolidation of the system for the neighborhood improvement programs, mainly in its institutional aspects. Loan Operation Bolivia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 04-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1201 To support policies that improve efficiency and effectiveness in fiscal management, public expenditure and investment management in order to contribute to the consolidation and sustainability of the State's fiscal balance. BR-L1201 Fiscal Stability Consolidation Program for the Development of the State of Bahia To support policies that improve efficiency and effectiveness in fiscal management, public expenditure and investment management in order to contribute to the consolidation and sustainability of the State's fiscal balance. Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1065 To facilitate and encourage private participation in infrastructure promoting efficient delivery of infrastructure quality services. The specific objectives are to: (i) continue with the consolidation and strengthening process of the technical and institutional capacity of policy, regulatory and oversight agencies in the infrastructure sectors; and (ii) support the technical, economical, and financial development of new processes for private participation in infrastructure. CO-L1065 Program to Support Private Participation and Concessions in Infrastructure III To facilitate and encourage private participation in infrastructure promoting efficient delivery of infrastructure quality services. The specific objectives are to: (i) continue with the consolidation and strengthening process of the technical and institutional capacity of policy, regulatory and oversight agencies in the infrastructure sectors; and (ii) support the technical, economical, and financial development of new processes for private participation in infrastructure. Loan Operation Colombia TRANSPORT 04-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1078 Support the governement effords to strengthen the competitiveness of the colombian productive sector through the financing of productive investment projects. CO-L1078 First Program: Investment Projects, Productive Restructuring, Export Development Support the governement effords to strengthen the competitiveness of the colombian productive sector through the financing of productive investment projects. Loan Operation Colombia FINANCIAL MARKETS 04-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-X1007 To promote the expansion and development of the financial market, by allowing the financial intermediaries to generate their own resourcees through the financing of project's working capital at market conditions. This would result in: (i) the expansion of the banking sector; (ii) the targeting of the credit supply; and (iii) progressive training of the financial intermediaries in the structuring of investment projects. CO-X1007 Financing Line Investment Projects, Productive Restructuring, Export Development To promote the expansion and development of the financial market, by allowing the financial intermediaries to generate their own resourcees through the financing of project's working capital at market conditions. This would result in: (i) the expansion of the banking sector; (ii) the targeting of the credit supply; and (iii) progressive training of the financial intermediaries in the structuring of investment projects. Container Colombia FINANCIAL MARKETS 04-Dec-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1040 (a) Support G&TC in expanding its downscaling strategy and thereby increasing the availability of funding to MSMEs and MFIs in Guatemala; (b) Support G&TC strengthen its balance sheet and diversify its sources of funding; (c) Generate demonstration effects for commercial banks in the region to pursue downscaling strategies and tapping low-income population markets. GU-L1040 Banco G&T Continental Lending Facility (a) Support G&TC in expanding its downscaling strategy and thereby increasing the availability of funding to MSMEs and MFIs in Guatemala; (b) Support G&TC strengthen its balance sheet and diversify its sources of funding; (c) Generate demonstration effects for commercial banks in the region to pursue downscaling strategies and tapping low-income population markets. Loan Operation Guatemala FINANCIAL MARKETS 04-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1127 EN ES-T1127 Institutional Strengthening for the Execution of the Public Investment EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-X1001 EN GU-X1001 GRT-Improvement of the Management Effectiveness in the MBR EN Investment Grants Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1031 To improve the efficiency and quality of public administration practices and enhance transparency and reliability in government accountability to society. The specific objective is to improve control of public management at the national level and to establish cooperation among the different control agencies, through the modernization of internal control at the national level and the institutional strengthening of national control agencies. These agencies are: the Tribunal de Cuentas de la República [Court of Accounts of the Republic] (TCR), Contaduría General de la Nación [General Accounting Office] (CGN), Auditoría Interna de la Nación [National Internal Audit Office] (AIN) and Unidad de Presupuesto Nacional [National Budget Unit] (UPN). UR-L1031 Program to Strengthen the Control and Budget Management Units To improve the efficiency and quality of public administration practices and enhance transparency and reliability in government accountability to society. The specific objective is to improve control of public management at the national level and to establish cooperation among the different control agencies, through the modernization of internal control at the national level and the institutional strengthening of national control agencies. These agencies are: the Tribunal de Cuentas de la República [Court of Accounts of the Republic] (TCR), Contaduría General de la Nación [General Accounting Office] (CGN), Auditoría Interna de la Nación [National Internal Audit Office] (AIN) and Unidad de Presupuesto Nacional [National Budget Unit] (UPN). Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1093 To consolidate the modernization process of fiscal management through actions that improve collection and inspection of the state's revenues, promoting an increase of its revenues and an improvement of the quality of services delivered to taxpayers. BR-L1093 Program Support Fiscal Management Modernization Transparency State Pará-PROGEFAZ To consolidate the modernization process of fiscal management through actions that improve collection and inspection of the state's revenues, promoting an increase of its revenues and an improvement of the quality of services delivered to taxpayers. Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1161 The general objective of the multiple works Program of is to improve passenger and freight transport on the State's Road Network and the Municipal Network of the State of Sao Paulo. This progress will be reached rehabilitating critical roads decreasing the transportation costs and increasing the road safety. The operation will improve the accessibility to markets, contributing with the competitiveness in the area of influence. BR-L1161 Highway Rehabilitation Program in the State of Sao Paulo (Phase III) The general objective of the multiple works Program of is to improve passenger and freight transport on the State's Road Network and the Municipal Network of the State of Sao Paulo. This progress will be reached rehabilitating critical roads decreasing the transportation costs and increasing the road safety. The operation will improve the accessibility to markets, contributing with the competitiveness in the area of influence. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 02-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1032 The objective of the program is to help restore and preserve Haiti's capacity to generate electrical power with renewable energy sources by rehabilitating the PHP, and to ensure the supply of electricity to Haiti's capital by rehabilitating the transmission line to Port-au-Prince. The rehabilitation of the PHP is designed to: (i) restore and maintain its generating capacity; (ii) improve the efficiency of the plant's generating units; and (iii) improve the conditions under which energy is transmitted from the PHP to Port-au-Prince. The program is designed so as to maximize resources and gain access to additional cofinancing resources. The rehabilitation works will take five years, to ensure that the PHP can continue to supply electricity in Haiti during execution. HA-L1032 Péligre Hydroelectric Plant Rehabilitation Program The objective of the program is to help restore and preserve Haiti's capacity to generate electrical power with renewable energy sources by rehabilitating the PHP, and to ensure the supply of electricity to Haiti's capital by rehabilitating the transmission line to Port-au-Prince. The rehabilitation of the PHP is designed to: (i) restore and maintain its generating capacity; (ii) improve the efficiency of the plant's generating units; and (iii) improve the conditions under which energy is transmitted from the PHP to Port-au-Prince. The program is designed so as to maximize resources and gain access to additional cofinancing resources. The rehabilitation works will take five years, to ensure that the PHP can continue to supply electricity in Haiti during execution. Grant Financing Product Haiti ENERGY 02-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-L1002 The operation will have as its primary objective modernization of the education system in Jamaica, building upon the results achieved today by the primary education loan presently in execution. JA-L1002 Education Sector Reform The operation will have as its primary objective modernization of the education system in Jamaica, building upon the results achieved today by the primary education loan presently in execution. Loan Operation Jamaica EDUCATION 02-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-L1018 The focus of the Facility will be on tourism, small infrastructure and mid-size companies. These sectors have been selected as they are well aligned with the Bank's developmental strategy for the region and are consistent with the respective strategies of the countries to be covered within the Facility. Through the Facility it is not only possible to lower such transaction costs and allow the Bank to participate in transactions that it might not otherwise have been in a position to support, but it also provides the required framework to analyze each project on its own credit and developmental merit, fit within the respective country strategy and the additionality the Bank's participation provides. The Facility is envisioned to produce a very important strategic relationships and new source of deal origination and opportunities for the Bank as the Bank will establish a direct relationship with the borrowers targeted within the Facility. JA-L1018 First Caribbean International Bank Regional Risk-Sharing Facility The focus of the Facility will be on tourism, small infrastructure and mid-size companies. These sectors have been selected as they are well aligned with the Bank's developmental strategy for the region and are consistent with the respective strategies of the countries to be covered within the Facility. Through the Facility it is not only possible to lower such transaction costs and allow the Bank to participate in transactions that it might not otherwise have been in a position to support, but it also provides the required framework to analyze each project on its own credit and developmental merit, fit within the respective country strategy and the additionality the Bank's participation provides. The Facility is envisioned to produce a very important strategic relationships and new source of deal origination and opportunities for the Bank as the Bank will establish a direct relationship with the borrowers targeted within the Facility. Container Jamaica FINANCIAL MARKETS 02-Dec-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1002 To improve living conditions of families without access to housing financing through the formal banking sector. PN-L1002 Program to Improve Housing Conditions To improve living conditions of families without access to housing financing through the formal banking sector. Loan Operation Panama URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 02-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1040 By directing this funding specifically into SMEs, BBVA Paraguay will expand the scope and depth of its clientele and further diversify its loan portfolio. In supporting this key sector, the IDB will complement its strategy in Paraguay by enhancing the competitiveness and efficient development of the private sector and expanding the sources of sustainable growth. The project is expected to have positive demonstration effects for similarly focused commercial banking transactions involving SME lending. This facility will also help BBVA Paraguay diversify its funding sources in times of limited access to international capital markets. PR-L1040 Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Paraguay S.A. By directing this funding specifically into SMEs, BBVA Paraguay will expand the scope and depth of its clientele and further diversify its loan portfolio. In supporting this key sector, the IDB will complement its strategy in Paraguay by enhancing the competitiveness and efficient development of the private sector and expanding the sources of sustainable growth. The project is expected to have positive demonstration effects for similarly focused commercial banking transactions involving SME lending. This facility will also help BBVA Paraguay diversify its funding sources in times of limited access to international capital markets. Loan Operation Paraguay FINANCIAL MARKETS 02-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-M1013 The project seeks to promote economic activity in the center of the city of Alajuela, strengthening the links between tourist, commercial and social activities. The objective is to improve the management and services provided by the Central Market of Alajuela through technical training and assistance to the market vendors and the overall management of the Market itself. CR-M1013 Central Market as an Engine for Economic and Cultural Growth in Alajuela The project seeks to promote economic activity in the center of the city of Alajuela, strengthening the links between tourist, commercial and social activities. The objective is to improve the management and services provided by the Central Market of Alajuela through technical training and assistance to the market vendors and the overall management of the Market itself. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 01-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1022 The project's objective is to contribute to the expansion of commercial financing to small enterprises in the Dominican Republic. Its purpose is to strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of Banco Ademi to provide financing to small enterprises. The project will contribute to the development of financial products oriented towards this segment, the introduction of mobile PDA technologies to improve operational efficiency, training of its credit personnel and strengthening of its data bases. The final beneficiaries will be small entrepreneurs with total exposure in the financial system of between US$10.000 and US$100.000. DR-M1022 Inst. Strengthening of Banco Ademi for the Expansion Small Business Financing The project's objective is to contribute to the expansion of commercial financing to small enterprises in the Dominican Republic. Its purpose is to strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of Banco Ademi to provide financing to small enterprises. The project will contribute to the development of financial products oriented towards this segment, the introduction of mobile PDA technologies to improve operational efficiency, training of its credit personnel and strengthening of its data bases. The final beneficiaries will be small entrepreneurs with total exposure in the financial system of between US$10.000 and US$100.000. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1026 The general objetive of the project is, through alternative crops development, improve the life conditions of small agricultures in rural communities of Guatemala which are currently producing uncompetitive traditional products. GU-M1026 Promoting alternative crops in Rural Communities of Totonicapán The general objetive of the project is, through alternative crops development, improve the life conditions of small agricultures in rural communities of Guatemala which are currently producing uncompetitive traditional products. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1059 The purpose of this TC is to support the Government of Panama (GOP) for the preparation of an Action Plan on Climate Change. PN-T1059 Support to the Climate Change Action Plan of Panama The purpose of this TC is to support the Government of Panama (GOP) for the preparation of an Action Plan on Climate Change. Technical Cooperation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1060 EN PN-T1060 Strategy and Integral Development Plan of Regions of Kuna Yala and Ngobe-Buglé EN Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Dec-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1033 To generate positive impact in the productivity of farming companies. The objective is to develop a model of management of the agreed knowledge to the necessities of the companies that incorporate computer science technology and methodologies adapted to the present challenges. AR-M1033 Knowledge management to increase the competitiveness of farming pymes To generate positive impact in the productivity of farming companies. The objective is to develop a model of management of the agreed knowledge to the necessities of the companies that incorporate computer science technology and methodologies adapted to the present challenges. Technical Cooperation Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1091 The objective of the technical cooperation is to support the preparation, baseline and start-up of the Program Rural Food and Agricultural Initiatives (BO-L1040). BO-T1091 Project Preparation CRIAR BO-L1040 The objective of the technical cooperation is to support the preparation, baseline and start-up of the Program Rural Food and Agricultural Initiatives (BO-L1040). Technical Cooperation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1033 The general objective of the program is to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, contributing this way to their social and economic inclusion. The purpose is to strengthen the rehabilitation services, the training and the job placement in order to expand employment opportunities for disabled people. CO-M1033 Productive insertion work Program for people with disabilities The general objective of the program is to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, contributing this way to their social and economic inclusion. The purpose is to strengthen the rehabilitation services, the training and the job placement in order to expand employment opportunities for disabled people. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1053 Specifically the project will support: Enhanced land use in order to convert lands within the indigenous territories into sustainable productive sources of foodstuffs in accordance with indigenous cultural traditions and vertical food systems; Support for current and new indigenous entrepreneurial activities in the production, commercialization, and export of products and services in order to generate needed monetary resources for goods and services that are not produced within the traditional economy (such as salt, oil, fish, industrial goods, tools, social services, etc.); and Capacity building for the indigenous organizations representing the four indigenous groups (Kogi, Wiwa, Arhuaco and Kankuamo) in economic governance, administrative and financial management, consensus-building, and coordination with governmental agencies. CO-T1053 Indigenous Peoples Development Program for the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Specifically the project will support: Enhanced land use in order to convert lands within the indigenous territories into sustainable productive sources of foodstuffs in accordance with indigenous cultural traditions and vertical food systems; Support for current and new indigenous entrepreneurial activities in the production, commercialization, and export of products and services in order to generate needed monetary resources for goods and services that are not produced within the traditional economy (such as salt, oil, fish, industrial goods, tools, social services, etc.); and Capacity building for the indigenous organizations representing the four indigenous groups (Kogi, Wiwa, Arhuaco and Kankuamo) in economic governance, administrative and financial management, consensus-building, and coordination with governmental agencies. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1046 The objective of the project is to strength the business model and suatainability of telecenters located in secondary cities and rural areas in Ecuador. To this end, the project proposes to include E-Commerce services as part of the services that telecenters offer to the communities. EC-M1046 Strengthening Telecenter Business Model through E-Commerce The objective of the project is to strength the business model and suatainability of telecenters located in secondary cities and rural areas in Ecuador. To this end, the project proposes to include E-Commerce services as part of the services that telecenters offer to the communities. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1145 EN EC-T1145 Support to the implementation of SAFE Program to Facilitate and Secure Trade EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador TRADE 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1119 The purpose of the project is to establish in the banking system a financing mechanism of for small sustainable rural and community companies (PERCS) of the forest and tourism sectors, that allows them to access capital to respond to the market demand for their products and to certified sustainable services, creating thus greater income, employment and a market incentive for the conservation of the biodiversity of the natural resources. GU-L1119 Financing Mechanism of PYMES Agricolas, of Tourism and Forest The purpose of the project is to establish in the banking system a financing mechanism of for small sustainable rural and community companies (PERCS) of the forest and tourism sectors, that allows them to access capital to respond to the market demand for their products and to certified sustainable services, creating thus greater income, employment and a market incentive for the conservation of the biodiversity of the natural resources. Loan Operation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-S1015 The purpose of the project is to establish in the banking system a financing mechanism of for small sustainable rural and community companies (PERCS) of the forest and tourism sectors, that allows them to access capital to respond to the market demand for their products and to certified sustainable services, creating thus greater income, employment and a market incentive for the conservation of the biodiversity of the natural resources. GU-S1015 Financing Mechanism of PYMES Agricolas, of Tourism and Forest The purpose of the project is to establish in the banking system a financing mechanism of for small sustainable rural and community companies (PERCS) of the forest and tourism sectors, that allows them to access capital to respond to the market demand for their products and to certified sustainable services, creating thus greater income, employment and a market incentive for the conservation of the biodiversity of the natural resources. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1129 The objective of this TC is to support the development of the legal framework, the techno-methodlogical instruments and the required capacities for the functioning of the Public Investment System of the State of Yucatan. ME-T1129 Support to the Development of the Public Investment in the State of Tabasco The objective of this TC is to support the development of the legal framework, the techno-methodlogical instruments and the required capacities for the functioning of the Public Investment System of the State of Yucatan. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1131 Specific objective of this TC is to formulate an Actions Plan aimed at communities located near or by custom control posts or border passways to respond to: i) specific requirements for basic services and infrastructure; ii) improvement of economic regulation; iii) improvement of institutional capacity; iv) productive alternatives to the local population; and v) evaluate the impacts of the different custom control and administration models provided as part of the specific study which is also being financed by the Bank. ME-T1131 Local and Regional Development of the Southern Border Specific objective of this TC is to formulate an Actions Plan aimed at communities located near or by custom control posts or border passways to respond to: i) specific requirements for basic services and infrastructure; ii) improvement of economic regulation; iii) improvement of institutional capacity; iv) productive alternatives to the local population; and v) evaluate the impacts of the different custom control and administration models provided as part of the specific study which is also being financed by the Bank. Technical Cooperation Mexico URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1132 The specific objectives of this TC focus on: i) objectively evaluate the current situation with regards to legal and illegal traffic of merchandises and products; ii) determine possible solutions deemed adequate for control of custom facilities; and iii) formulate an Actions Plan for each customs' port or crossing which are part of the study. ME-T1132 Strenghtening Customs Management of the Southern Border The specific objectives of this TC focus on: i) objectively evaluate the current situation with regards to legal and illegal traffic of merchandises and products; ii) determine possible solutions deemed adequate for control of custom facilities; and iii) formulate an Actions Plan for each customs' port or crossing which are part of the study. Technical Cooperation Mexico TRADE 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-M1014 EN NI-M1014 Promotion of the survival, competitiveness and generational sutainability of fa EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1062 EN PN-T1062 Humane support of Emergency EN Technical Cooperation Panama 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1607 The objective is to improve the quality of their firm level data. It would focus on expanding the coverage of their data collection efforts by developing/fine-tuning instruments that allow them to provide a better picture of the economy. RG-T1607 Improving the generation of firm level data The objective is to improve the quality of their firm level data. It would focus on expanding the coverage of their data collection efforts by developing/fine-tuning instruments that allow them to provide a better picture of the economy. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-L1003 To increase the contribution of tourism to national economic growth in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible. Its purpose is to support the consolidation of the overnight tourism market in light of its potential to optimize the sector's contribution to the Belizean economy. its objectives are to: (a) support the improvement, restoration and diversification of overnight destinations and their products; and (b) strengthen national and local capacity for sector policy, destination planning and management. BL-L1003 Sustainable Tourism Program To increase the contribution of tourism to national economic growth in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible. Its purpose is to support the consolidation of the overnight tourism market in light of its potential to optimize the sector's contribution to the Belizean economy. its objectives are to: (a) support the improvement, restoration and diversification of overnight destinations and their products; and (b) strengthen national and local capacity for sector policy, destination planning and management. Loan Operation Belize SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 25-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1037 To strengthen and modernize SENASAG in order to consolidate the status of food and agriculture health and quality in the country. BO-L1037 Agricultural Health and Food Safety Program To strengthen and modernize SENASAG in order to consolidate the status of food and agriculture health and quality in the country. Loan Operation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 25-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1066 To consolidate progress made in the water and sanitation services delivery model and to correct certain problems that have limited the effectiveness of the model. The program is expected to contribute to the objectives of equity, efficiency, quality, and sustainability, and help meet the universal coverage target for urban areas and expand coverage significantly in rural areas for 2019, through changes in regulations, administrative processes, policies, and the regulatory and institutional framework. CO-L1066 Program to Support Consolidation of Reforms in the Water and Sanitation Sector I To consolidate progress made in the water and sanitation services delivery model and to correct certain problems that have limited the effectiveness of the model. The program is expected to contribute to the objectives of equity, efficiency, quality, and sustainability, and help meet the universal coverage target for urban areas and expand coverage significantly in rural areas for 2019, through changes in regulations, administrative processes, policies, and the regulatory and institutional framework. Loan Operation Colombia WATER AND SANITATION 25-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1030 To help strengthen the social safety net for the very poor, and deepen the medium- and long-term vision of El Salvador's social policy for poverty reduction. ES-L1030 Reformulation of the Social Policy Support Program To help strengthen the social safety net for the very poor, and deepen the medium- and long-term vision of El Salvador's social policy for poverty reduction. Loan Operation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1060 To limit mortgage market interruptions and preserve access to housing finance to individual home-buyers throughout Mexico. ME-L1060 Mexican Housing Finance Support Facility To limit mortgage market interruptions and preserve access to housing finance to individual home-buyers throughout Mexico. Container Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 25-Nov-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1062 This facility will support Infonavit's lower income residential origination efforts by providing credit-enhancements to its mortgage-backed security program . The IDB facility will support Infonavit's issuances for an amount of up to the equivalent of US$185 million Dollars in Mexican Pesos for a three-year period and is expected to play a catalytical role in attracting investors to Infonavit's mortgage-backed security program.  ME-L1062 Infonavit Mezzanine Finance Facility This facility will support Infonavit's lower income residential origination efforts by providing credit-enhancements to its mortgage-backed security program . The IDB facility will support Infonavit's issuances for an amount of up to the equivalent of US$185 million Dollars in Mexican Pesos for a three-year period and is expected to play a catalytical role in attracting investors to Infonavit's mortgage-backed security program.  Container Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 25-Nov-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1063 The general goal of the Line and this, its First Program, is to promote the efficient and inclusive development of housing finance markets in México. Its purpose is to provide SHF with tools to strengthen the structure of its liabilities so as to permit it to continue countering the downturn in financial markets as a source of liquidity, fostering the efficient development of primary and secondary markets and expanding access to housing finance to populations previously unserved or underserved. ME-L1063 First Global Credit Program for Mortgage Market Development The general goal of the Line and this, its First Program, is to promote the efficient and inclusive development of housing finance markets in México. Its purpose is to provide SHF with tools to strengthen the structure of its liabilities so as to permit it to continue countering the downturn in financial markets as a source of liquidity, fostering the efficient development of primary and secondary markets and expanding access to housing finance to populations previously unserved or underserved. Loan Operation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 25-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-X1006 To promote the efficient and inclusive development of housing finance markets in México. Its purpose is to provide SHF with tools to strengthen the structure of its liabilities so as to permit it to continue countering the downturn in financial markets as a source of liquidity, fostering the efficient development of primary and secondary markets and expanding access to housing finance to populations previously unserved or underserved. ME-X1006 CCLIP for the Development of Efficient and Inclusive Mortgage Markets in Mexico To promote the efficient and inclusive development of housing finance markets in México. Its purpose is to provide SHF with tools to strengthen the structure of its liabilities so as to permit it to continue countering the downturn in financial markets as a source of liquidity, fostering the efficient development of primary and secondary markets and expanding access to housing finance to populations previously unserved or underserved. Container Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 25-Nov-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1511 Compliance with the central american university profession execution Convetion, for the recognition of degrees and diplomas and encourage academic and professional mobility. RG-T1511 Acreditation of Architecture and Engineering Programs in CA Compliance with the central american university profession execution Convetion, for the recognition of degrees and diplomas and encourage academic and professional mobility. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 25-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1628 The specific objetive of this project is identify an conceptualize concrete opportunities for projects in the tourism and agribusiness sectors that are eligible for the OMJ initiative, and that could be financied by the Bank in the future. RG-T1628 Tourism and Value Chains for the Majority The specific objetive of this project is identify an conceptualize concrete opportunities for projects in the tourism and agribusiness sectors that are eligible for the OMJ initiative, and that could be financied by the Bank in the future. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 25-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-L1006 To reduce the vehicle operational cost, and travel times. In addition, the rehabilitation of the road will result in the improvement of the accessibility, road safety, trade and regional integration enhancement. SU-L1006 Meerzorg - Albina Corridor Rehabilitation Project To reduce the vehicle operational cost, and travel times. In addition, the rehabilitation of the road will result in the improvement of the accessibility, road safety, trade and regional integration enhancement. Loan Operation Suriname TRANSPORT 25-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1121 The purpose of this TC is to support FONADIN in the formulation, evaluation and structuring of infrastructure projects in the National Infrastructure Plan. ME-T1121 Infraestructure National Fund Support Program The purpose of this TC is to support FONADIN in the formulation, evaluation and structuring of infrastructure projects in the National Infrastructure Plan. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 24-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1079 The general objective of the Technical Cooperation is to review the work's methodologies for the design and implementation of Regional Competitiveness Agendas in order to achieve a major coherence and impact in the design and application of policies and programs of economic development to local level. The specific aim is to support the Regional Commissions of Competitiveness in the validation and implementation of their Regional Plans of Competitiveness through a review and transfer of better international practices as for design and execution of agendas of competitiveness and economic local development. CO-T1079 Support for Regional Commissions for Competitiveness in Colombia The general objective of the Technical Cooperation is to review the work's methodologies for the design and implementation of Regional Competitiveness Agendas in order to achieve a major coherence and impact in the design and application of policies and programs of economic development to local level. The specific aim is to support the Regional Commissions of Competitiveness in the validation and implementation of their Regional Plans of Competitiveness through a review and transfer of better international practices as for design and execution of agendas of competitiveness and economic local development. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1032 To design and apply a reduction of seismic risk strategy to the five cities included in the proposal. To promote a less costly incidents and faster restoration of normal conditions when a disaster occurs. ME-T1032 Seismic Risk Evaluation in five cities of Baja California State, México To design and apply a reduction of seismic risk strategy to the five cities included in the proposal. To promote a less costly incidents and faster restoration of normal conditions when a disaster occurs. Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Nov-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1184 The specific purpose of this Tecnical Cooperation is to finance the final design of the wastewater treatment plants in the rural sector of Quito, in order to decontaminate the Rivers Guallabamba and San Pedro. EC-T1184 Design of the Wastewater Treatment Plants The specific purpose of this Tecnical Cooperation is to finance the final design of the wastewater treatment plants in the rural sector of Quito, in order to decontaminate the Rivers Guallabamba and San Pedro. Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 20-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1121 The objective of the TC is finance the preparation of the Social Agenda of the country and one study of the Education Sector. ES-T1121 Education Sector Diagnoses and Impact of EDUCAME Program The objective of the TC is finance the preparation of the Social Agenda of the country and one study of the Education Sector. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1587 Improvement of the Disaster Risk Management through the application and update of the Indicators of Disaster Risk and Disaster Risk Management, the development of the Country-specific risk profiles integrating within a Disaster Risk Information platform which will be allow the countries to develop risk management strategies at regional, national and local levels. This operation will be focused in the following countries: Guatemala, El Salvador and Belize, and will developp: i) Country-specific risk profile and Disaster Risk Information platform, ii) Development and update of the Indicators of Disaster Risk and Disaster Risk Management. RG-T1587 Country Risk Evaluations and Indicators of Disaster Risk and Risk Management Improvement of the Disaster Risk Management through the application and update of the Indicators of Disaster Risk and Disaster Risk Management, the development of the Country-specific risk profiles integrating within a Disaster Risk Information platform which will be allow the countries to develop risk management strategies at regional, national and local levels. This operation will be focused in the following countries: Guatemala, El Salvador and Belize, and will developp: i) Country-specific risk profile and Disaster Risk Information platform, ii) Development and update of the Indicators of Disaster Risk and Disaster Risk Management. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1037 The objective of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the textile sector in an integral level. The purpose is to support the innovation in the design, the quality of products, the certification for SMEs and the development of permanent mechanisms of new know-how in an institutional level. AR-M1037 Moda Argentina: International Positioning of Argentine Design and Brands The objective of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the textile sector in an integral level. The purpose is to support the innovation in the design, the quality of products, the certification for SMEs and the development of permanent mechanisms of new know-how in an institutional level. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-L1006 The project objective is to support the Government of Belize in its efforts to improve solid waste management practices, reduce environmental pollution and enhance the image of Belize in the eco-tourism market through better management of its municipal solid wastes. BL-L1006 Solid Waste Management Project The project objective is to support the Government of Belize in its efforts to improve solid waste management practices, reduce environmental pollution and enhance the image of Belize in the eco-tourism market through better management of its municipal solid wastes. Loan Operation Belize WATER AND SANITATION 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1021 Increase agricultural production, productivity and competitiveness, by increasing the supply of irrigation water and improving its use efficiency. BO-L1021 National Irrigation Program with a Watershed Approach Increase agricultural production, productivity and competitiveness, by increasing the supply of irrigation water and improving its use efficiency. Loan Operation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1057 The general objective of the project is to foster the economic inclusion of marginal segments of the population in five communities in Brazil. The specific objective is to improve the income generating capacity of recycling collectors and their families through actions aimed at social integration, professionalization, and strengthening of their organizations, as well as their integration into the value chain. BR-M1057 Socioeconomic Integration of Recycling Collectors The general objective of the project is to foster the economic inclusion of marginal segments of the population in five communities in Brazil. The specific objective is to improve the income generating capacity of recycling collectors and their families through actions aimed at social integration, professionalization, and strengthening of their organizations, as well as their integration into the value chain. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1035 EN CO-M1035 Transformation of Fundación Mundo Mujer Popayán EN Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-Q0003 N/A CO-Q0003 Transformation of Fundación Mundo Mujer Popayán N/A Equity Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1049 EN EC-M1049 Consumer Protection and Financial Literacy in Microfinance EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1081 Support to the Provincial Council in the creation of Disaster Risk Management System in the Province of Pichincha (SGR-P) to improve the actions of prevention, mitigation and responce and attention to natural risks of the population of the corners of the province of Pichincha. EC-T1081 Natural Risk at Municipal Level in Esmeraldas Support to the Provincial Council in the creation of Disaster Risk Management System in the Province of Pichincha (SGR-P) to improve the actions of prevention, mitigation and responce and attention to natural risks of the population of the corners of the province of Pichincha. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-L1003 To support the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) reform efforts to improve expenditure management and performance management in the public sector. The first objective is expected to be achieved by enhancing mechanisms for public financial management and procurement. The second objective is aimed at establishing a Performance Management and Assessment System, which initially will focus on the quality of public investment and improved functioning of the Executive Agency institutional model. JA-L1003 Public Financial and Performance Management Program To support the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) reform efforts to improve expenditure management and performance management in the public sector. The first objective is expected to be achieved by enhancing mechanisms for public financial management and procurement. The second objective is aimed at establishing a Performance Management and Assessment System, which initially will focus on the quality of public investment and improved functioning of the Executive Agency institutional model. Loan Operation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1051 This project will support the Center for Entrepreneurship Development of Tabasco in its work with the productive sector towards an entrepreneurial culture of adaptation and risk prevention facing climate variability ME-M1051 Creation of an entrepreneurial culture of adaptation to natural disasters This project will support the Center for Entrepreneurship Development of Tabasco in its work with the productive sector towards an entrepreneurial culture of adaptation and risk prevention facing climate variability Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1020 To contribute to raising the income of poor rural campesino families in Nicaragua. The specific objectives are to (i) support low-income campesino families through the Bono Productivo Alimentario [Food Production Support] (BPA) by introducing technological changes to help increase production and productivity and (ii) improve business management among campesino families who receive the BPA. NI-L1020 Program to Support Agrifood Production To contribute to raising the income of poor rural campesino families in Nicaragua. The specific objectives are to (i) support low-income campesino families through the Bono Productivo Alimentario [Food Production Support] (BPA) by introducing technological changes to help increase production and productivity and (ii) improve business management among campesino families who receive the BPA. Loan Operation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1035 To support Banco General to meet the projected growth of its long-term core business, mortgage origination, and thereby increase the availability of housing finance in Panama for medium- and low-income individuals. By supporting this key sector, the IDB would contribute to close the housing gap estimated by the government at 160,000 units for the low-and-middle-income segments. PN-L1035 Banco General To support Banco General to meet the projected growth of its long-term core business, mortgage origination, and thereby increase the availability of housing finance in Panama for medium- and low-income individuals. By supporting this key sector, the IDB would contribute to close the housing gap estimated by the government at 160,000 units for the low-and-middle-income segments. Loan Operation Panama FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-Nov-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1508 The RPG (and the project's purpose) is a common framework for statistics production in CARICOM, which at the end of the execution period will be submitted to the Directors of CARICOM's National Statistics Offices for their consideration and approval. The common framework will facilitate the production of harmonized data within the region (project goal). RG-T1508 Common Framework for Statistics Production in CARICOM The RPG (and the project's purpose) is a common framework for statistics production in CARICOM, which at the end of the execution period will be submitted to the Directors of CARICOM's National Statistics Offices for their consideration and approval. The common framework will facilitate the production of harmonized data within the region (project goal). Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1513 Development of an agreed regional management system (RPG) between the different local, national and regional actors for the sustainable development of the fishery activities of the Marine Corridor of Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Pacific East Tropical (CMAR) RG-T1513 Management System Fishery Resources in the East Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor Development of an agreed regional management system (RPG) between the different local, national and regional actors for the sustainable development of the fishery activities of the Marine Corridor of Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Pacific East Tropical (CMAR) Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1518 To develop to an information territorial system in the Mesoamerican Region to share information between users and providers, so that natural disaster risk can be a mainstream axis for development. RG-T1518 Central American System for Disaster Management To develop to an information territorial system in the Mesoamerican Region to share information between users and providers, so that natural disaster risk can be a mainstream axis for development. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1117 The operation will support the Government (SENPLADES) in elaborating the legal framework for Constitutional Guidelines about Territorial and Administrative Organization. EC-T1117 Support Territorial and Administrative reorganization of Ecuadorean State The operation will support the Government (SENPLADES) in elaborating the legal framework for Constitutional Guidelines about Territorial and Administrative Organization. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1048 To help the member States of the Trustfund for the Regional Development of the South and Southeast (FIDESUR) become more competitive, by promoting the expansion and improvement of public services and infrastructure through the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The project is part of the Program to Promote Public Private Partnerships in Mexican States (PIAPPEM) ATN/MT-10287-ME. ME-M1048 FIDESUR: Promotion of Public-Private Partnerships (PIAPPEM) To help the member States of the Trustfund for the Regional Development of the South and Southeast (FIDESUR) become more competitive, by promoting the expansion and improvement of public services and infrastructure through the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The project is part of the Program to Promote Public Private Partnerships in Mexican States (PIAPPEM) ATN/MT-10287-ME. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1512 The purpose of the project is the preparation and adoption of a regional cooperation framework to pomote the competitiveness of the fruit sector in Central America (the regional public good). RG-T1512 Central America Competitiveness Program for Fruits The purpose of the project is the preparation and adoption of a regional cooperation framework to pomote the competitiveness of the fruit sector in Central America (the regional public good). Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 18-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1115 The overall objective of this project is to implement a training program for a group of public and private sector of the Central American region related to technological innovation that allows them to learn the experience of Chile in the construction of institutions and programs to support innovation. ES-T1115 Technolog. Innovation Training Program for Private & Public Sector for CA & DR The overall objective of this project is to implement a training program for a group of public and private sector of the Central American region related to technological innovation that allows them to learn the experience of Chile in the construction of institutions and programs to support innovation. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 17-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1042 The objective of this TC is to support the Government of Panama (GOP) in the strengthening of the new National Energy Secretariat and in the preparation of action plans in ES and EE. PN-T1042 Support to Bioenergy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programs The objective of this TC is to support the Government of Panama (GOP) in the strengthening of the new National Energy Secretariat and in the preparation of action plans in ES and EE. Technical Cooperation Panama ENERGY 17-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1564 Development, implementation and evaluation of strategic communication. RG-T1564 Call and Live: BIDs Campaign against Trafficking of Persons (second phase) Development, implementation and evaluation of strategic communication. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1044 EN CR-T1044 Insurance Regulation and Supervision Support Program EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica FINANCIAL MARKETS 14-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1137 EN GU-T1137 Emergency assistance for flooding in Guatemala EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 14-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1099 To improve the quality of life of the residents of the city of Ponta Grossa supporting the development of urban and social projects. The specific objectives include: improvement of education services; improvement of mobility ; and improvement of the municipal administration. BR-L1099 PROCIDADES-Ponta Grossa Urban Infrastructure Improvement Program To improve the quality of life of the residents of the city of Ponta Grossa supporting the development of urban and social projects. The specific objectives include: improvement of education services; improvement of mobility ; and improvement of the municipal administration. Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 13-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1140 To contribute to poverty reduction among Nicaraguan immigrants in Costa Rica, by reducing costs and promoting the use of formal financial intermediaries; by increasing access to banking services; by providing business incubation toward project investments, in northern rural Costa Rica. RG-M1140 Remittances, Financial Democratization and Entrepreneurship Opportunities To contribute to poverty reduction among Nicaraguan immigrants in Costa Rica, by reducing costs and promoting the use of formal financial intermediaries; by increasing access to banking services; by providing business incubation toward project investments, in northern rural Costa Rica. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1089 The financing will result in  improvements in Loma Negra's environmental performance through, among others, the reduction of dust and gas emissions affecting the communities located in the vicinity of the company's facilities. The investments will further lead to a net reduction of energy consumption during the production process despite the expected increase in production. The capacity expansion will allow the company to meet demand growth in different parts of the country, and particularly in the under-served north east region. The investment program will also benefit consumers through better customer service by reducing waiting times for product delivery. AR-L1089 Loma Negra The financing will result in  improvements in Loma Negra's environmental performance through, among others, the reduction of dust and gas emissions affecting the communities located in the vicinity of the company's facilities. The investments will further lead to a net reduction of energy consumption during the production process despite the expected increase in production. The capacity expansion will allow the company to meet demand growth in different parts of the country, and particularly in the under-served north east region. The investment program will also benefit consumers through better customer service by reducing waiting times for product delivery. Loan Operation Argentina INDUSTRY 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-X1013 This CCLIP operation will contribute to expand drinking water and sewerage services in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area and to strenghthen the institution in charge AySA. AR-X1013 Water and Sanitation Program for the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area This CCLIP operation will contribute to expand drinking water and sewerage services in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area and to strenghthen the institution in charge AySA. Container Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 12-Nov-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1031 The program will support and complement the efforts toward institutional modernization of the Ministry of Public Finance, in order to: (i) make its internal operations more efficient; and (ii) strengthen its leadership of public administration systems and promote transparency in public expenditure. GU-L1031 Support for Modernization of the Ministry of Public Finance The program will support and complement the efforts toward institutional modernization of the Ministry of Public Finance, in order to: (i) make its internal operations more efficient; and (ii) strengthen its leadership of public administration systems and promote transparency in public expenditure. Loan Operation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1017 To contribute to the improvement of the public services and the strengthening of the institutional capacity of Sub-national Governments (SNG) or Public Services Providing Entities (PSPEs). The purpose of the first program is to contribute to the implementation of the Strategic Plan of BANOBRAS and of the National Development Plan through the following actions: i) sustainable expansion of access to financing for investment of SNG and PSPEs; ii) expansion and diversification of BANOBRAS's product portfolio according to the needs of the various market segments; iii) financing of priority investments in the framework of the development plans of the SNG and PSPE; and iv) increase in the number of sub-national projects with high economic and social return . ME-L1017 Subnational Credit Infrastructure, Public Services & Institutional Strengthening To contribute to the improvement of the public services and the strengthening of the institutional capacity of Sub-national Governments (SNG) or Public Services Providing Entities (PSPEs). The purpose of the first program is to contribute to the implementation of the Strategic Plan of BANOBRAS and of the National Development Plan through the following actions: i) sustainable expansion of access to financing for investment of SNG and PSPEs; ii) expansion and diversification of BANOBRAS's product portfolio according to the needs of the various market segments; iii) financing of priority investments in the framework of the development plans of the SNG and PSPE; and iv) increase in the number of sub-national projects with high economic and social return . Loan Operation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-X1002 To contribute to the improvement of public services and to the strengthening of the institutional capacity of subnational governments (GSN) and public service providers (EPSP) ME-X1002 CCLIP:SubnationalCredit:Infrastructure,Services,Institutional Strengthening To contribute to the improvement of public services and to the strengthening of the institutional capacity of subnational governments (GSN) and public service providers (EPSP) Container Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 12-Nov-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1052 Improve the efficiency, equity, and sustainability of water and sanitation services in Peru through support for a series of actions. PE-L1052 Sanitation Sector Reform Program II Improve the efficiency, equity, and sustainability of water and sanitation services in Peru through support for a series of actions. Loan Operation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1591 The objective of the present project is to support Latin American countries in solving key challenges and problems associated with the implementation and administration of recently adopted international trade agreements. RG-T1591 Capacity building for implementation and administration of FTAs The objective of the present project is to support Latin American countries in solving key challenges and problems associated with the implementation and administration of recently adopted international trade agreements. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1592 Strengthen the institutional capacity of countries in the region to manage and implement the commitments on labor and environmental standards in the context of trade agreements. RG-T1592 Aid for Trade - Strengthening capacities in labour/environ. standards LAC Strengthen the institutional capacity of countries in the region to manage and implement the commitments on labor and environmental standards in the context of trade agreements. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1597 EN RG-T1597 Support transfer of best practices on FDI to Latin America and the Caribbean. EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1598 The general objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of CARIFORUM countries (CARICOM and the Dominican Republic) to efficiently implement the EPA. The specific objectives are to: i) establish an operational roadmap for Bank support for the implementation of the EPA; ii) strengthen regional institutions providing support to EPA implementation; and iii) strengthen complementary national institutions with responsibility for EPA implementation. RG-T1598 Support for Implementation of the Economic Partnership Agreement in theCaribbean The general objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of CARIFORUM countries (CARICOM and the Dominican Republic) to efficiently implement the EPA. The specific objectives are to: i) establish an operational roadmap for Bank support for the implementation of the EPA; ii) strengthen regional institutions providing support to EPA implementation; and iii) strengthen complementary national institutions with responsibility for EPA implementation. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1599 EN RG-T1599 Aid for Trade - Strength. the implementation of agreements on(SPS) in C.A. EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1638 EN RG-T1638 Establishment Support of a Water Center for Latin America and Caribbean EN Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1659 EN RG-T1659 Establishment Support of a Water Center for Latin America and Caribbean EN Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1009 The objectives of the Program are: (i) to legalize the property rights (ii) to provide public basic infrastructure and urban and communities facilities (iii) to strengthen the neighborhoods organizations and their capacity to resolve issues related with their habitat. (iv) to increase the supply of urbanized land and low cost housing. UR-L1009 First Neighborhood Improvement Loan The objectives of the Program are: (i) to legalize the property rights (ii) to provide public basic infrastructure and urban and communities facilities (iii) to strengthen the neighborhoods organizations and their capacity to resolve issues related with their habitat. (iv) to increase the supply of urbanized land and low cost housing. Loan Operation Uruguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 12-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-X1003 The objectives of the Program are: (i) to legalize the property rights (ii) to provide public basic infrastructure and urban and communities facilities (iii) to strengthen the neighborhoods organizations and their capacity to resolve issues related with their habitat. (iv) to increase the supply of urbanized land and low cost housing. UR-X1003 CCLIP Neighborhood Improvement The objectives of the Program are: (i) to legalize the property rights (ii) to provide public basic infrastructure and urban and communities facilities (iii) to strengthen the neighborhoods organizations and their capacity to resolve issues related with their habitat. (iv) to increase the supply of urbanized land and low cost housing. Container Uruguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 12-Nov-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1627 This Program develops training activities to strengthen individual competencies and collective capabilities that will improve participating organizations effectiveness. RG-T1627 Regional Training Program for Subnational Governments This Program develops training activities to strengthen individual competencies and collective capabilities that will improve participating organizations effectiveness. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1025 Increase competitiveness of small producers, processors and traders of organic coffee from "El Taburete" and "Las Marías" zones, Departments of Usulutan and San Miguel, El Salvador. ES-M1025 Organic Coffee Integral Handling of Small Producers from Usulutan and San Miguel Increase competitiveness of small producers, processors and traders of organic coffee from "El Taburete" and "Las Marías" zones, Departments of Usulutan and San Miguel, El Salvador. Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1037 The objective of the TC is to prepare a strategic Plan for the divestiture of Air Jamaica, by supporting the auditing of the financial and operational systems. JA-T1037 Strategy for the Divestiture of Air Jamaica The objective of the TC is to prepare a strategic Plan for the divestiture of Air Jamaica, by supporting the auditing of the financial and operational systems. Technical Cooperation Jamaica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Nov-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1097 The principal objective of the Technical Cooperation is to provide support to the State of Rio de Janeiro in its attempt to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of the poor population in key cities del State. The specific objective of the TC is implement a pilot project for land regularization in two communities in the municipality of Arraial do Cabo. Includes a review of experiences and existing technologies; community involvement; technical evaluation and data collection; procedures for land titling regularization. BR-T1097 Property Rights Regularization for Popular Settlements in the State of Rio Janei The principal objective of the Technical Cooperation is to provide support to the State of Rio de Janeiro in its attempt to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of the poor population in key cities del State. The specific objective of the TC is implement a pilot project for land regularization in two communities in the municipality of Arraial do Cabo. Includes a review of experiences and existing technologies; community involvement; technical evaluation and data collection; procedures for land titling regularization. Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 07-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1146 Support the city in the implementation and execution process of the Bogotá's SITP. In particular, provide technical assistance for the design, start up, and support of a strategy that guaranties the transition from the actual system to the SITP scheme under adequate operations and management. CO-T1146 Support to the implementation of Bogotá's Integrated Transit System Support the city in the implementation and execution process of the Bogotá's SITP. In particular, provide technical assistance for the design, start up, and support of a strategy that guaranties the transition from the actual system to the SITP scheme under adequate operations and management. Technical Cooperation Colombia 07-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1082 EN PR-T1082 Emergency Assistance for Extended Drought EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 07-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1581 Development of a collaboration model for research, development and innovation in one or two areas mutually agreed among the participant countries RG-T1581 Creation of a Regional Network of Technology Development Centers for C.A. Development of a collaboration model for research, development and innovation in one or two areas mutually agreed among the participant countries Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1594 EN RG-T1594 Multi-Country Investment Promotion EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 07-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1624 Develop studies focused on the formulation and implementation of public policies in the CID countries using the methodology recommended by "The Politics of Policies: Economic and Social Progress in Latin America, 2006 Report." RG-T1624 Policy Making Process Develop studies focused on the formulation and implementation of public policies in the CID countries using the methodology recommended by "The Politics of Policies: Economic and Social Progress in Latin America, 2006 Report." Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1641 EN RG-T1641 INDES Regional Training Program EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1064 The specific objectives are: (i) To strengthen and expand the operational framework of CSAG/C to allow for strategic alignment with the 2008-2012 IDB Country Strategy for Guyana, enhanced partnerships with additional strategic non-governmental organizations including those at a decentralized level; (ii) to upgrade the existing capacities of representative organizations of CSAG/C and (iii) to enhance the role of CSAG/C in IDB/Guyana development discourse and action through the development and implementation of a flexible partnership model. GY-T1064 Strengthening Civil Society Participation in Poverty Reduction and Development The specific objectives are: (i) To strengthen and expand the operational framework of CSAG/C to allow for strategic alignment with the 2008-2012 IDB Country Strategy for Guyana, enhanced partnerships with additional strategic non-governmental organizations including those at a decentralized level; (ii) to upgrade the existing capacities of representative organizations of CSAG/C and (iii) to enhance the role of CSAG/C in IDB/Guyana development discourse and action through the development and implementation of a flexible partnership model. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1040 The objective of this project is to assist the Jamaican Ministry of Agriculture and the Financial Service Commission in assessing what biases, uncertainties, or weaknesses exist in the current insurance regulatory and supervisory framework that could impede the introduction of agricultural crop insurance, especially parametric products. The results of the study are to be used in the design of a donor financed operation to introduce an integrated climate risk management system. JA-T1040 Assessment of the Regulatory and Legal Framework for Agricultural Insurance The objective of this project is to assist the Jamaican Ministry of Agriculture and the Financial Service Commission in assessing what biases, uncertainties, or weaknesses exist in the current insurance regulatory and supervisory framework that could impede the introduction of agricultural crop insurance, especially parametric products. The results of the study are to be used in the design of a donor financed operation to introduce an integrated climate risk management system. Technical Cooperation Jamaica FINANCIAL MARKETS 06-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1174 To strengthen the efficiency and efficacy of the Ceará Estate fiscal Management, aiming to: (i) increase tax collection; (ii) improve the public expenditure quality and effectiveness; and (iii) provide better services to the citizens. BR-L1174 Ceará State - Fiscal Management Modernization Program To strengthen the efficiency and efficacy of the Ceará Estate fiscal Management, aiming to: (i) increase tax collection; (ii) improve the public expenditure quality and effectiveness; and (iii) provide better services to the citizens. Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1194 The main objective of the investments is to help the company become self-sufficient in the production of electricity by using waste gas as a source of fuel. They will also reduce the amount of emissions normally associated with steel production and will provide a source of savings/revenues for the company. BR-L1194 Usiminas Energy Efficiency Investments The main objective of the investments is to help the company become self-sufficient in the production of electricity by using waste gas as a source of fuel. They will also reduce the amount of emissions normally associated with steel production and will provide a source of savings/revenues for the company. Loan Operation Brazil 05-Nov-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-X1005 To contribute to the fiscal integration and modernization of the tax system, for the strengthening of the public financing management, improving the current States system according to the Brazilian legal framework. BR-X1005 Support for the Management and Integration of Finance Administration in Brazil To contribute to the fiscal integration and modernization of the tax system, for the strengthening of the public financing management, improving the current States system according to the Brazilian legal framework. Container Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Nov-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1050 Contribute to the private sector of Bucaramanga, Barrancabermeja, Cucuta,y Cartagena through the creation of sustainable women-led businesses. CO-M1050 Creation of Sustainable Women-owned Businesses in Colombia Contribute to the private sector of Bucaramanga, Barrancabermeja, Cucuta,y Cartagena through the creation of sustainable women-led businesses. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-M1012 The Purpose is to strengthen SMEs by means of the creation, marketing, expansion and internationalizacion of their businesses through franchising. CR-M1012 SME Strengthening and Growth through Franchising The Purpose is to strengthen SMEs by means of the creation, marketing, expansion and internationalizacion of their businesses through franchising. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1047 The program objective is to strenghten the principal instriments of public expense to improve the efficiency and quality; based on the implementation and coordination of the Budget Based on Results. ME-L1047 Program to Support Results-based Budgeting - Phase I The program objective is to strenghten the principal instriments of public expense to improve the efficiency and quality; based on the implementation and coordination of the Budget Based on Results. Loan Operation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1053 The objective of the Program is to develop the instruments and means necessary to implement the climate change mitigation and adaptation agenda based on an operational framework and to strengthen the institutional framework to support the mainstreaming of climate change considerations into public policy. ME-L1053 Program in Support of Mexico's Climate Change Agenda The objective of the Program is to develop the instruments and means necessary to implement the climate change mitigation and adaptation agenda based on an operational framework and to strengthen the institutional framework to support the mainstreaming of climate change considerations into public policy. Loan Operation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 05-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1023 To contribute to farmer's competitiveness by preventing, and eradicating diseases that affect cattle, hogs, and camelids; extending the fruit fly erradication program; and by introducing food safety services, and agricultural health services for seeds and organic production. PE-L1023 Agricultural Health and Agrifood Safety Development Program To contribute to farmer's competitiveness by preventing, and eradicating diseases that affect cattle, hogs, and camelids; extending the fruit fly erradication program; and by introducing food safety services, and agricultural health services for seeds and organic production. Loan Operation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-X1002 The objectives are: i) contribute to farmer's competitiveness by preventing and reducing the impacts from pests on crops and livestock, and helping to achieve a better access to trading partners markets; and ii) protect the value of the country's agricultural health assets from alien pests and diseases. PE-X1002 CCLIP: Long Term Investment Program of the Agricultural Health National Service The objectives are: i) contribute to farmer's competitiveness by preventing and reducing the impacts from pests on crops and livestock, and helping to achieve a better access to trading partners markets; and ii) protect the value of the country's agricultural health assets from alien pests and diseases. Container Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05-Nov-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1016 EN PN-M1016 Support for Economic Inclusion of Panama's Informal Sector EN Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1017 The general objective of the project is to further the socioeconomic progress of the Panama City by promoting cultural industries and positioning them as a new source of development and opportunities. Its specific objective is to support the creation and growth of cultural enterprises and institutions in the Old Town of Panama City. PN-M1017 Development of Cultural Industries in Panama City to Boost Historic City Center The general objective of the project is to further the socioeconomic progress of the Panama City by promoting cultural industries and positioning them as a new source of development and opportunities. Its specific objective is to support the creation and growth of cultural enterprises and institutions in the Old Town of Panama City. Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1617 The general objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) project is to assist the participation of the private sector in providing solutions for the vast population lacking access to hearing devices technology and rehabilitation - is well-aligned with the OM mandate. The specific objective of the proposed TC is to conduct an study that will support the development of affordable solutions for hearing impaired populations in LAC. This study will seek to define effective methods for linking need/demand with the supply of affordable hearing devices and fitting systems, taking into consideration i) existing activities of public and private sector actors that can be leveraged to reach underserved low income populations, and ii) the human factor in the design elements through the study of psychological, social and cultural factors in order to design a more appropriate, successful product for the LAC Majority Markets. RG-T1617 Bringing High Quality Affordable Hearing Aids to Low Income Populations in LAC The general objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) project is to assist the participation of the private sector in providing solutions for the vast population lacking access to hearing devices technology and rehabilitation - is well-aligned with the OM mandate. The specific objective of the proposed TC is to conduct an study that will support the development of affordable solutions for hearing impaired populations in LAC. This study will seek to define effective methods for linking need/demand with the supply of affordable hearing devices and fitting systems, taking into consideration i) existing activities of public and private sector actors that can be leveraged to reach underserved low income populations, and ii) the human factor in the design elements through the study of psychological, social and cultural factors in order to design a more appropriate, successful product for the LAC Majority Markets. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Nov-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1047 MIF would provide US$500,000 in technical assistance to Banco Pichincha, (subject to Donors Committee approval), with equal amount in counterpart funds. MIF resources will help Banco Pichincha to improve its financial methodologies and technologies to serve small business in Ecuador. The funding will also strengthen Banco Pichincha's operational capacity to manage its portfolio of small businesses services. The funding will be part of MIF's Line of Activity for Promoting Small Enterprise Financing (LAPE) approved in 2007, that will allocate US$10 million in technical-cooperation projects. EC-M1047 Expanding Financial Services for Small Enterprises through Banco Pichincha MIF would provide US$500,000 in technical assistance to Banco Pichincha, (subject to Donors Committee approval), with equal amount in counterpart funds. MIF resources will help Banco Pichincha to improve its financial methodologies and technologies to serve small business in Ecuador. The funding will also strengthen Banco Pichincha's operational capacity to manage its portfolio of small businesses services. The funding will be part of MIF's Line of Activity for Promoting Small Enterprise Financing (LAPE) approved in 2007, that will allocate US$10 million in technical-cooperation projects. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1095 The objective of the TC project is to design a MIF project in the area of dynamic business ventures. ME-T1095 Promotion of Dynamic Business Ventures in the State of Nuevo León The objective of the TC project is to design a MIF project in the area of dynamic business ventures. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1615 Streghtening the research for the Regions development. Increase the research agenda RG-T1615 Latin American & the Caribbean Research Network Streghtening the research for the Regions development. Increase the research agenda Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1619 Provide assistance to the Governments of Peru and Argentina on restructuring and institutional strengthening of their governmental institutions in charge of rights and development with identity of the indigenous peoples and afrodescendants in order to provide adequate technical expertise regarding social inclusion and impact of these communities. RG-T1619 Support to Indigenous and Afrodescendant Policy Institutions Provide assistance to the Governments of Peru and Argentina on restructuring and institutional strengthening of their governmental institutions in charge of rights and development with identity of the indigenous peoples and afrodescendants in order to provide adequate technical expertise regarding social inclusion and impact of these communities. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1021 The objective of the project is to contribute with social inclusion to the sustainable tourism of Puerto Plata. The purpose is to change the image of Puerto Plata by managing in a competitive way the tourism offer around the cultural attractions. DR-M1021 Tourism Management based on Cultural Resources-Puerto Plata The objective of the project is to contribute with social inclusion to the sustainable tourism of Puerto Plata. The purpose is to change the image of Puerto Plata by managing in a competitive way the tourism offer around the cultural attractions. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 30-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1020 EN ES-M1020 International Financial Reporting Standards for SME EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-X1011 The general objetive of this operation is to increase the margin of success of the objectives set forth in the Strengthening of the General Tax Office component of loan 1632/SF-HA. HA-X1011 Support for the Strengthenning of the DGI The general objetive of this operation is to increase the margin of success of the objectives set forth in the Strengthening of the General Tax Office component of loan 1632/SF-HA. Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1515 The purpose of the project is a strategic plan of action to establish an Advisory Facility to assist countries in dealing with Investor-state disputes (the regional public good). The RPG will enhance the capacity of Latin-American countries to prevent and manage investor-State disputes, thereby strengthening investor confidence in the region. RG-T1515 Advisory Facility on Investor-State Dispute Settlement The purpose of the project is a strategic plan of action to establish an Advisory Facility to assist countries in dealing with Investor-state disputes (the regional public good). The RPG will enhance the capacity of Latin-American countries to prevent and manage investor-State disputes, thereby strengthening investor confidence in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 30-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1026 The project's principal objective is to make the electricity sector more sustainable in the medium and long term by improving the financial position of the electricity distribution companies (EDEs). To accomplish this, resources will be directed to investments designed to raise their cash recovery index (CRI), which will: (i) reduce both technical and nontechnical losses to enhance energy efficiency and improve the collection rate; (ii) improve the quality of the electricity supplied to consumers; and (iii) strengthen the relationship between the EDEs and users, so as to raise user awareness of the impact of energy theft and achieve lasting reductions in losses through energy efficiency. DR-L1026 Electricity Distribution Network Rehabilitation Proyect The project's principal objective is to make the electricity sector more sustainable in the medium and long term by improving the financial position of the electricity distribution companies (EDEs). To accomplish this, resources will be directed to investments designed to raise their cash recovery index (CRI), which will: (i) reduce both technical and nontechnical losses to enhance energy efficiency and improve the collection rate; (ii) improve the quality of the electricity supplied to consumers; and (iii) strengthen the relationship between the EDEs and users, so as to raise user awareness of the impact of energy theft and achieve lasting reductions in losses through energy efficiency. Loan Operation Dominican Republic ENERGY 29-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1119 Support the improvement of the general living conditions of elderly people (60 years and more) and their families in six municipalities of Solola, through their active participation and insertion in social, cultural, political, productive and economic activities in their communities. GU-T1119 Integral Development for Rural Communities by Older Adults Support the improvement of the general living conditions of elderly people (60 years and more) and their families in six municipalities of Solola, through their active participation and insertion in social, cultural, political, productive and economic activities in their communities. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1101 The specific objectives of the TC include: elaborating the technical, financial, environmental and social studies to support the implementation of a national program for the production and use of biocombustibles as an alternative to increase the demand of agricultural products, the diversification of the energy matrix, and environmental sustainbility. HO-T1101 Bioenergy Action Plan The specific objectives of the TC include: elaborating the technical, financial, environmental and social studies to support the implementation of a national program for the production and use of biocombustibles as an alternative to increase the demand of agricultural products, the diversification of the energy matrix, and environmental sustainbility. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENERGY 29-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1118 Support Honduras in the execution of humanitarian assistance to affected populations to mitigate their emergency situation. These actions include support to basic needs (incl. public health). HO-T1118 Response to Damages Caused by Tropical Depression 16 Support Honduras in the execution of humanitarian assistance to affected populations to mitigate their emergency situation. These actions include support to basic needs (incl. public health). Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 29-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-L1005 To facilitate the transition of unattached youth to adulthood and the world of work through training, on-the-job experience, information dissemination and labor intermediation services. Activities will be financed in three mutually supporting strategic areas: (i) enhancement of youth training and life skills offered by the National Youth Service (NYS); (ii) promotion of youth information centers building upon ongoing efforts in this area; and (iii) institutional strengthening to NYS and the National Center for Youth Development (NCYD), including technical assistance, to support governance and articulation between various sectors. JA-L1005 Youth Development Program - Phase I To facilitate the transition of unattached youth to adulthood and the world of work through training, on-the-job experience, information dissemination and labor intermediation services. Activities will be financed in three mutually supporting strategic areas: (i) enhancement of youth training and life skills offered by the National Youth Service (NYS); (ii) promotion of youth information centers building upon ongoing efforts in this area; and (iii) institutional strengthening to NYS and the National Center for Youth Development (NCYD), including technical assistance, to support governance and articulation between various sectors. Loan Operation Jamaica EDUCATION 29-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-L1017 To increase its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to develop its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. JA-L1017 First Caribbean International Bank Ltd. - TFFP To increase its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to develop its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. Loan Operation Jamaica TRADE 29-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1605 The general objective of this TC is to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs and GHG emissions within the water and sanitation sector in the Caribbean. The specific objective is to provide the water and sanitation companies of the CCB Country Group (Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Haiti, Suriname, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago) with an action plan to increase energy efficiency. RG-T1605 Energy Efficiency for Caribbean Water and Sanitation Companies The general objective of this TC is to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs and GHG emissions within the water and sanitation sector in the Caribbean. The specific objective is to provide the water and sanitation companies of the CCB Country Group (Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Haiti, Suriname, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago) with an action plan to increase energy efficiency. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 29-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1022 The postponement of the investments in roads during the past years have greatly impacted the general condition of the net and the transportation system for both cargo and passengers. In this matter and considering the importance of transportation for the social and economical development of the country, the Program looks to reactivate the investments in the road net, especially in the segments under concession by the CVU. The Program will contribute to decrease the transport cost in the road net administered by the CVU through the financing of rehabilitation and maintenance works. UR-L1022 CVU Highway Program The postponement of the investments in roads during the past years have greatly impacted the general condition of the net and the transportation system for both cargo and passengers. In this matter and considering the importance of transportation for the social and economical development of the country, the Program looks to reactivate the investments in the road net, especially in the segments under concession by the CVU. The Program will contribute to decrease the transport cost in the road net administered by the CVU through the financing of rehabilitation and maintenance works. Loan Operation Uruguay TRANSPORT 29-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1025 To improve, in a sustainable way, the accessibility conditions, mobility and safety of the urban transport system of Montevideo, to increase the urban competitiveness and integration of the metropolitan area and for improving the equity conditions and the life quality of the population. The program will help reduce private and social cost in the provision and use of the urban transport systems in Montevideo, through a more efficient transport system (less commuting time, more productivity, less operational cost and of maintenance, more safety and better environmental conditions) and equitable (integration of routes and more accessibility) that facilitate the access to the low income population to the zones that generate employment, income and services. UR-L1025 Montevideo Urban Transportation Program To improve, in a sustainable way, the accessibility conditions, mobility and safety of the urban transport system of Montevideo, to increase the urban competitiveness and integration of the metropolitan area and for improving the equity conditions and the life quality of the population. The program will help reduce private and social cost in the provision and use of the urban transport systems in Montevideo, through a more efficient transport system (less commuting time, more productivity, less operational cost and of maintenance, more safety and better environmental conditions) and equitable (integration of routes and more accessibility) that facilitate the access to the low income population to the zones that generate employment, income and services. Loan Operation Uruguay TRANSPORT 29-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-X1005 To support the implementation of the National Child and Youth Strategy in Uruguay, 2010-2030, helping to consolidate it like a national policy oriented to develop youngest skills and to make possible to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable. UR-X1005 National Strategy for Children and Adolescents (ENIA) Support Porgram To support the implementation of the National Child and Youth Strategy in Uruguay, 2010-2030, helping to consolidate it like a national policy oriented to develop youngest skills and to make possible to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable. Container Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Oct-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1046 The general purpose of the project is to contribute to the economic development of Jaen and San Ignacio Provinces and their areas of influence, by summing-up the actions of the regional and local governments, business sector and producers linked to the main agribusiness chains, universities and technical cooperation networks, within a permanent entity for social dialogue. The project has the double purpose of enhancing the competitiveness of the local supply through technical optimization and the implementation of public-private solutions to current constraints to the development of local productive activities, and to increase the entrepreneurial base and the generation of new business, preferably conducted by young people through specific promotion mechanisms of new businesses and the fostering of the labor training institutes and education system. PE-M1046 Promoting Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship in Jaén and San Ignacio The general purpose of the project is to contribute to the economic development of Jaen and San Ignacio Provinces and their areas of influence, by summing-up the actions of the regional and local governments, business sector and producers linked to the main agribusiness chains, universities and technical cooperation networks, within a permanent entity for social dialogue. The project has the double purpose of enhancing the competitiveness of the local supply through technical optimization and the implementation of public-private solutions to current constraints to the development of local productive activities, and to increase the entrepreneurial base and the generation of new business, preferably conducted by young people through specific promotion mechanisms of new businesses and the fostering of the labor training institutes and education system. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1156 The general purpose of the project is to contribute to the economic development of Jaen and San Ignacio Provinces and their areas of influence, by summing-up the actions of the regional and local governments, business sector and producers linked to the main agribusiness chains, universities and technical cooperation networks, within a permanent entity for social dialogue. The project has the double purpose of enhancing the competitiveness of the local supply through technical optimization and the implementation of public-private solutions to current constraints to the development of local productive activities, and to increase the entrepreneurial base and the generation of new business, preferably conducted by young people through specific promotion mechanisms of new businesses and the fostering of the labor training institutes and education system. PE-T1156 Promoting Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship in Jaén and San Ignacio The general purpose of the project is to contribute to the economic development of Jaen and San Ignacio Provinces and their areas of influence, by summing-up the actions of the regional and local governments, business sector and producers linked to the main agribusiness chains, universities and technical cooperation networks, within a permanent entity for social dialogue. The project has the double purpose of enhancing the competitiveness of the local supply through technical optimization and the implementation of public-private solutions to current constraints to the development of local productive activities, and to increase the entrepreneurial base and the generation of new business, preferably conducted by young people through specific promotion mechanisms of new businesses and the fostering of the labor training institutes and education system. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1636 The main objective is to ensure that the perception of the MIF by its stakeholders acurately reflects MIF's values and identity, thus ensuring a higher impact. RG-T1636 Improved Impact through Institutional Identity The main objective is to ensure that the perception of the MIF by its stakeholders acurately reflects MIF's values and identity, thus ensuring a higher impact. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1649 The general objectives of the TC is, first, to launch a communication mechanism between the Korean Trust Funds and the targeted audiences within the Bank, the LAC region, and the Donor by producing multi-lingual dissemination materials that aim to transfer experience, best practices, and lessons learned from selected TC projects. Second, the TC aims to facilitate the creation of development projects linking both Korea and LAC through documentation of TC project experiences through the publications, thereby, improving future operation through enhanced knowledge. RG-T1649 Korean Trust Funds Publication Series I The general objectives of the TC is, first, to launch a communication mechanism between the Korean Trust Funds and the targeted audiences within the Bank, the LAC region, and the Donor by producing multi-lingual dissemination materials that aim to transfer experience, best practices, and lessons learned from selected TC projects. Second, the TC aims to facilitate the creation of development projects linking both Korea and LAC through documentation of TC project experiences through the publications, thereby, improving future operation through enhanced knowledge. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 24-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1028 This operation will support a new microfinance institution, Microfinanzas del Uruguay, to reach out to rural and urban microentrepreneurs in need of access to financing. UR-M1028 Promotion of Access to Financial Services for Rural and Urban Microentrepreneurs This operation will support a new microfinance institution, Microfinanzas del Uruguay, to reach out to rural and urban microentrepreneurs in need of access to financing. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-Q0002 This operation will support a new microfinance institution, Microfinanzas del Uruguay, to reach out to rural and urban microentrepreneurs in need of access to financing. UR-Q0002 Promotion of Access to Financial Services for Rural and Urban Microentrepreneurs This operation will support a new microfinance institution, Microfinanzas del Uruguay, to reach out to rural and urban microentrepreneurs in need of access to financing. Equity Uruguay 24-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1122 To provide the analytical preparatory work to develop a sustainable Program to strengthen the country's Sanitary and Phytosanitary System (SPS) and the Agriculture and Livestock Technology System (ME-L1045). ME-T1122 Support Program to Strengthen the Agricultural,Livestock Health and Technology To provide the analytical preparatory work to develop a sustainable Program to strengthen the country's Sanitary and Phytosanitary System (SPS) and the Agriculture and Livestock Technology System (ME-L1045). Technical Cooperation Mexico AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 23-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1507 Strengthen the regulatory and political environment of the telecommunications sector in the region to ensure the success of the projects that will use the infrastructure of the AMI, created by the Plan Puebla Panama. RG-T1507 Regional Regulatory Policy to Consolidate Telecommunications in the PPP Strengthen the regulatory and political environment of the telecommunications sector in the region to ensure the success of the projects that will use the infrastructure of the AMI, created by the Plan Puebla Panama. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 23-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1484 Creation of a new microfinance institution in the Amazon region in Brazil. BR-L1484 New Microfinance Institution in the Region of Amazonas in Brazil Creation of a new microfinance institution in the Amazon region in Brazil. Loan Operation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1064 Creation of a new microfinance institution in the Amazon region in Brazil. BR-M1064 New Microfinance Institution in the Region of Amazonas in Brazil Creation of a new microfinance institution in the Amazon region in Brazil. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-Q0017 Creation of a new microfinance institution in the Amazon region in Brazil. BR-Q0017 New Microfinance Institution in the Region of Amazonas in Brazil Creation of a new microfinance institution in the Amazon region in Brazil. Equity Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1094 The objective for this operation is to contribute to improve the public sector efficiency and effectiveness, through the extension and integral consolidation of the use of public management by results techniques in the Executive branch, according to the recommendations defined in the Action Plan validated by the Government. ES-T1094 Support for the Consolidation of Public Management by Results The objective for this operation is to contribute to improve the public sector efficiency and effectiveness, through the extension and integral consolidation of the use of public management by results techniques in the Executive branch, according to the recommendations defined in the Action Plan validated by the Government. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1018 To improve the living conditions of the low-income population and boost productivity in rural communities by enhancing and expanding electricity service coverage, thereby contributing to poverty reduction. The specific objective of this operation is to finance government incentives or contributions to promote rural electrification through: (i) power grid connection projects, including distribution infrastructure and associated transmission works; and (ii) the promotion and development of electrification projects in isolated systems. GU-L1018 Multiphase Rural Electrification Program - Phase I To improve the living conditions of the low-income population and boost productivity in rural communities by enhancing and expanding electricity service coverage, thereby contributing to poverty reduction. The specific objective of this operation is to finance government incentives or contributions to promote rural electrification through: (i) power grid connection projects, including distribution infrastructure and associated transmission works; and (ii) the promotion and development of electrification projects in isolated systems. Loan Operation Guatemala ENERGY 22-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1021 EN HO-M1021 Improving the Quality of Financial Services for Rural Microenterprises EN Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1052 The general objective of this project is to improve the income and employment quality of the families. The purpose is the generation of better economic opportunities through the strengthen, establishment and formalization of micro and small enterprises and their associations in the recyclable solid waste, establishing better links with enterprises and the municipalities. PE-M1052 Development of the Market for Integrated Management of Recyclable Solid Waste The general objective of this project is to improve the income and employment quality of the families. The purpose is the generation of better economic opportunities through the strengthen, establishment and formalization of micro and small enterprises and their associations in the recyclable solid waste, establishing better links with enterprises and the municipalities. Technical Cooperation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 22-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1141 The general objective of this project is to promote the growth of sustainable MFIs and increase their outreach and support to the microenterprises in LAC region. The specific objective of the project is, through the partnership with GP, to support a new generation of MFIs which still have difficulties in accessing to international funding sources, but have the potential to become MIF's next direct investments' target. RG-M1141 Purchase of Senior Note and Subordinated Note Issue by GPMFF 2008 The general objective of this project is to promote the growth of sustainable MFIs and increase their outreach and support to the microenterprises in LAC region. The specific objective of the project is, through the partnership with GP, to support a new generation of MFIs which still have difficulties in accessing to international funding sources, but have the potential to become MIF's next direct investments' target. Equity Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1119 The objective of this TC is to assist the Government of El Salvador in the design, evaluation and implementation of a series of EE measures including pilot projects. ES-T1119 Energy Efficiency Program The objective of this TC is to assist the Government of El Salvador in the design, evaluation and implementation of a series of EE measures including pilot projects. Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENERGY 21-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1161 The main objective is to establish a Monitoring and Evaluation system for the Department of Basic Education within the Ministry of Education. Specific objectives are to: a. Monitor indicators and benchmarks related to the performance of strategic policies and programs in order to inform decision making processes by management on a timely basis; b. Systematically update data on results achieved and challenges in the implementation of education policies; c. Facilitate dissemination of information on education performance by ensuring reliable up-to-date data on strategies policies, programs and donor financed projects; d. Provide information that will help to improve delivery of educational services, as well as the planning and assigning of resources. PE-T1161 Monitoring and Evaluation of Education Strategies and Policies The main objective is to establish a Monitoring and Evaluation system for the Department of Basic Education within the Ministry of Education. Specific objectives are to: a. Monitor indicators and benchmarks related to the performance of strategic policies and programs in order to inform decision making processes by management on a timely basis; b. Systematically update data on results achieved and challenges in the implementation of education policies; c. Facilitate dissemination of information on education performance by ensuring reliable up-to-date data on strategies policies, programs and donor financed projects; d. Provide information that will help to improve delivery of educational services, as well as the planning and assigning of resources. Technical Cooperation Peru EDUCATION 21-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1093 The objective of this TC is to support PROARES II design and implementation, in two specific areas: capacity building of social sector institutions, and monitoring and evaluation. BR-T1093 Support for the Design and Implementation of the Social Reform Program in Ceará The objective of this TC is to support PROARES II design and implementation, in two specific areas: capacity building of social sector institutions, and monitoring and evaluation. Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1093 This TC is composed of the following components: design of the program of incentives and EE, definition and financial schemes of PIEE, institutional strengthening of MEM/CNEE and training of specialists and The National Technical Organ of EE. GU-T1093 Energy Efficiency Integral Plan This TC is composed of the following components: design of the program of incentives and EE, definition and financial schemes of PIEE, institutional strengthening of MEM/CNEE and training of specialists and The National Technical Organ of EE. Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENERGY 20-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1081 The TC's objective is to support the implementation of the Fiscal and Social Management II Program (PBL) to be approved next year (2009). NI-T1081 Support for the Fiscal Management and Reform of Social Expenditure II Program The TC's objective is to support the implementation of the Fiscal and Social Management II Program (PBL) to be approved next year (2009). Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1104 Critically examine the quality of infant education services and their impact on primary education. BR-T1104 Infant Education Critically examine the quality of infant education services and their impact on primary education. Technical Cooperation Brazil 17-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1120 The objective of the project is to promote the socioeconomic development of the municipality of Ixcan, ensuring food security and generating added value for corn production. The purpose of the project is to provide the organizational and productive infrastructure for the corn agrifood chain in order to meet demand for livestock feed, commercial cereals, and cooking flour. GU-L1120 Corn that Nurtures Ixcan's Communities Better The objective of the project is to promote the socioeconomic development of the municipality of Ixcan, ensuring food security and generating added value for corn production. The purpose of the project is to provide the organizational and productive infrastructure for the corn agrifood chain in order to meet demand for livestock feed, commercial cereals, and cooking flour. Loan Operation Guatemala AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 17-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-S1016 The objective of the project is to promote the socioeconomic development of the municipality of Ixcan, ensuring food security and generating added value for corn production. The purpose of the project is to provide the organizational and productive infrastructure for the corn agrifood chain in order to meet demand for livestock feed, commercial cereals, and cooking flour. GU-S1016 Corn that Nurtures Ixcan's Communities Better The objective of the project is to promote the socioeconomic development of the municipality of Ixcan, ensuring food security and generating added value for corn production. The purpose of the project is to provide the organizational and productive infrastructure for the corn agrifood chain in order to meet demand for livestock feed, commercial cereals, and cooking flour. Technical Cooperation Guatemala AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 17-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1074 The operation will support the stregthening of Guatemala's capabilities in the planning, budget programming and results monitoring areas, through the design and progressive implementation of management by results techniques, to improve the effectiveness and eficiency of public policies. GU-T1074 Results-based Public Management System Implementation The operation will support the stregthening of Guatemala's capabilities in the planning, budget programming and results monitoring areas, through the design and progressive implementation of management by results techniques, to improve the effectiveness and eficiency of public policies. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1039 To improve its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to increase its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. The incorporation of Banco General into the TFFP will constitute the first step towards the establishment of a solid business relationship that could yield significant business opportunities in the context of the NSG mandate. PN-L1039 Banco General - TFFP To improve its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to increase its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. The incorporation of Banco General into the TFFP will constitute the first step towards the establishment of a solid business relationship that could yield significant business opportunities in the context of the NSG mandate. Loan Operation Panama TRADE 17-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1116 The objective of the project is to produce ethanol from sugarcane and cassava, with raw material supplied by 1.400 peasant families who will become direct beneficiaries of the project. PR-L1116 Socioeconomic Development through Biofuel Production The objective of the project is to produce ethanol from sugarcane and cassava, with raw material supplied by 1.400 peasant families who will become direct beneficiaries of the project. Loan Operation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 17-Oct-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-S1010 The objective of the project is to produce ethanol from sugarcane and cassava, with raw material supplied by 1.400 peasant families who will become direct beneficiaries of the project. PR-S1010 Socioeconomic Development through Biofuel Production The objective of the project is to produce ethanol from sugarcane and cassava, with raw material supplied by 1.400 peasant families who will become direct beneficiaries of the project. Technical Cooperation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 17-Oct-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1516 The objective of the project is to develop an Regional Information System for Energy (the RPG) which wiil serve as a platform for the development of instruments and public and/or private programs of expansion and improvements of the infrastructure on energy at the regional as well as the national level, promoting an atmosphere of integration and multilateral cooperation in the energy sector RG-T1516 Regional Information System for Energy The objective of the project is to develop an Regional Information System for Energy (the RPG) which wiil serve as a platform for the development of instruments and public and/or private programs of expansion and improvements of the infrastructure on energy at the regional as well as the national level, promoting an atmosphere of integration and multilateral cooperation in the energy sector Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 17-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1047 The overall objective is to generate knowledge about what works in mathematics and science education at the primary level. AR-T1047 Improvement of Natural Science and Mathematics Education The overall objective is to generate knowledge about what works in mathematics and science education at the primary level. Technical Cooperation Argentina EDUCATION 15-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1031 Establish a goods and services market in the poorest rural areas in Bolivia to allow the development and consolidation of the rural private sector hence giving opportunities to the rural population to improve their living conditions. BO-M1031 Promoting Local Development and the Creation of Rural Microenterprises Establish a goods and services market in the poorest rural areas in Bolivia to allow the development and consolidation of the rural private sector hence giving opportunities to the rural population to improve their living conditions. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1102 The proposed operation will have 3 components: 1. Quantitative mapping of school results based on IDEB. 2. Qualitative evaluation of school processes and variables in effective schools and effective school networks. 3. Publication and dissemination of results. BR-T1102 Best Practices in Effective Secondary Schools The proposed operation will have 3 components: 1. Quantitative mapping of school results based on IDEB. 2. Qualitative evaluation of school processes and variables in effective schools and effective school networks. 3. Publication and dissemination of results. Technical Cooperation Brazil EDUCATION 15-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1093 The objective of this TC is to standardize and unify procedures, forms and information by designing and testing the interconnection of civil registries offices in El Salvador. ES-T1093 Modernization of the National Registry The objective of this TC is to standardize and unify procedures, forms and information by designing and testing the interconnection of civil registries offices in El Salvador. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1015 To continue supporting the GHO in the improvement of fiscal and municipal management, in order to promote greater efectiveness and transparency in the use of public resources. HO-L1015 Fiscal and Municipal Management Consolidation Program To continue supporting the GHO in the improvement of fiscal and municipal management, in order to promote greater efectiveness and transparency in the use of public resources. Loan Operation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1583 The objective of the project is to evaluate the trade-related technical assistance activities of CIDA's Americas Branch Trade Program (BMI portion) in order to identify the extent to which results were achieved, and extract lessons learned. Specifically, the project will assess CIDA-financed operations executed by the IDB, OAS, ECLAC, the Canada Border Services Agency, Labour Branch of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, and TDV Global. RG-T1583 Evaluation of CIDA's Americas Branch Trade Program The objective of the project is to evaluate the trade-related technical assistance activities of CIDA's Americas Branch Trade Program (BMI portion) in order to identify the extent to which results were achieved, and extract lessons learned. Specifically, the project will assess CIDA-financed operations executed by the IDB, OAS, ECLAC, the Canada Border Services Agency, Labour Branch of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, and TDV Global. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 15-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1004 To improve efficiency and reduce maritime transport associated costs in Uruguay, contributing directly to the country's competitiveness and insertion to regional and international trade circuits. Specifically, the Program is aimed at improving Montevideo's port infrastructure, in anticipation to projected increases in the demand for port services, enabling the PM to maintain and improve its position as regional hub and consolidating its role of regional logistic distribution center. UR-L1004 Port of Montevideo Modernization Program To improve efficiency and reduce maritime transport associated costs in Uruguay, contributing directly to the country's competitiveness and insertion to regional and international trade circuits. Specifically, the Program is aimed at improving Montevideo's port infrastructure, in anticipation to projected increases in the demand for port services, enabling the PM to maintain and improve its position as regional hub and consolidating its role of regional logistic distribution center. Loan Operation Uruguay TRANSPORT 15-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1029 The general objective of the project is to strengthen and develop entrepreneurship and productive innovation in the province of Arauco, based on a shared vision of the area's productive potential. The specific objective is to implement a public-private territorial management system that facilitates sustainable job creation and income generation, especially for low-income groups, by improving human capital and the competitive development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). CH-M1029 Competitive Local Development in the Province of Arauco, Region of Bío Bío The general objective of the project is to strengthen and develop entrepreneurship and productive innovation in the province of Arauco, based on a shared vision of the area's productive potential. The specific objective is to implement a public-private territorial management system that facilitates sustainable job creation and income generation, especially for low-income groups, by improving human capital and the competitive development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1118 EN GU-T1118 Strengthening the Technical Capacity of SESAN EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala HEALTH 14-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-M1012 The general objective of the program is to increase the job opportunities and income of the low-income population through the promotion of an entrepreneurial culture in Nicaragua. The specific objective is to develop a sustainable mechanism for promoting new ventures through technical assistance and seed capital provided by local private investors. NI-M1012 Promotion of Dynamic Entrepreneurship The general objective of the program is to increase the job opportunities and income of the low-income population through the promotion of an entrepreneurial culture in Nicaragua. The specific objective is to develop a sustainable mechanism for promoting new ventures through technical assistance and seed capital provided by local private investors. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1058 EN PE-M1058 Institutional Strengthening of Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Abaco EN Technical Cooperation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 14-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1620 The general objective of this project is to analyze, introduce and spread new experiences and methodologies regarding urban heritage renewal, in the context of LAC policies. RG-T1620 New Challenges in Urban Heritage Renewal The general objective of this project is to analyze, introduce and spread new experiences and methodologies regarding urban heritage renewal, in the context of LAC policies. Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 14-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1068 Support the expansion of Microinvest's expansion in the southern region of Brasil by strengthening its institutional capacity, developing new microfinance products and developing innovative distribution channels for these products. Microinvest is a member of the Unibanco Group. BR-M1068 Institutional Strengthening of Microinvest Support the expansion of Microinvest's expansion in the southern region of Brasil by strengthening its institutional capacity, developing new microfinance products and developing innovative distribution channels for these products. Microinvest is a member of the Unibanco Group. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1089 The objective is to support the implementation of the integrated transportation system of the DF according with the activities already identified in the preparation of the Urban Transport Program for the Distrito Federal (BR-L1018). In particular, the technical assistance will support the preparation of proposals for medium and long term sectoral reforms, the definition of targets, implementation plans and comprehensive protocols that guarantee the transition from the current to the future integrated transportation system and the adequate operation. BR-T1089 Support for the Distrito Federal Urban Transportation Program The objective is to support the implementation of the integrated transportation system of the DF according with the activities already identified in the preparation of the Urban Transport Program for the Distrito Federal (BR-L1018). In particular, the technical assistance will support the preparation of proposals for medium and long term sectoral reforms, the definition of targets, implementation plans and comprehensive protocols that guarantee the transition from the current to the future integrated transportation system and the adequate operation. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 10-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1574 The Climate Change Modeling for Latin America and the Caribbean program (the "Program") aims to support the development of a science and technology transfer program between LAC scientific community and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) , to build or strengthen existing capacity for the generation, analysis, visualization and integration of climate, climate variability and climate change data. Specifically, the proposed program will contribute to: (i) develop technical skills within the region to assess and work with climate data from advanced regional/global climate-system coupled models, (ii) generate strategic knowledge products in the areas of current and future climate that could be used in vulnerability and adaptation capacity assessments, (iii) integrate knowledge and information across disciplines and from different sources aimed at building a dialogue framework with public-and private-sector decision makers, (iv) establish paths of communication and knowledge transfer among the scientific community in LAC, and (v) strengthen local institutions ability to integrate latest available modeling tools for practical applications in the area of climate change. RG-T1574 Climate Change Modeling for Latin America and the Caribbean The Climate Change Modeling for Latin America and the Caribbean program (the "Program") aims to support the development of a science and technology transfer program between LAC scientific community and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) , to build or strengthen existing capacity for the generation, analysis, visualization and integration of climate, climate variability and climate change data. Specifically, the proposed program will contribute to: (i) develop technical skills within the region to assess and work with climate data from advanced regional/global climate-system coupled models, (ii) generate strategic knowledge products in the areas of current and future climate that could be used in vulnerability and adaptation capacity assessments, (iii) integrate knowledge and information across disciplines and from different sources aimed at building a dialogue framework with public-and private-sector decision makers, (iv) establish paths of communication and knowledge transfer among the scientific community in LAC, and (v) strengthen local institutions ability to integrate latest available modeling tools for practical applications in the area of climate change. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1132 The goal of the project is to contribute to diminish the housing qualitative deficit in the low income sectors of Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific objective is to support the housing microfinance expansion in the region. RG-M1132 Strengthening Housing Microfinance Systems The goal of the project is to contribute to diminish the housing qualitative deficit in the low income sectors of Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific objective is to support the housing microfinance expansion in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1086 The IDB will provide financing to Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and Pilaga S.R.L. for capital expenditures, and for refinancing of their short-term debt obligations with banks lenders which in total will be approximately US$80 million (together the "Project"). AR-L1086 ADECO The IDB will provide financing to Adeco Agropecuaria S.A. and Pilaga S.R.L. for capital expenditures, and for refinancing of their short-term debt obligations with banks lenders which in total will be approximately US$80 million (together the "Project"). Loan Operation Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-L1016 To support the restoration of Jamaica's road transportation system through the rehabilitation of vital portions of the primary road network which have been damaged due to storms and to thereby help simulate economic activity and improve the quality of life of the Jamaican population. JA-L1016 Transportation Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program To support the restoration of Jamaica's road transportation system through the rehabilitation of vital portions of the primary road network which have been damaged due to storms and to thereby help simulate economic activity and improve the quality of life of the Jamaican population. Loan Operation Jamaica TRANSPORT 08-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1019 The objective of the program is to improve the welfare of the inhabitants of urban and rural areas of the interior provinces of the country through an increase in coverage and quality of drinking water services and sanitation, including managing solid waste and protection of water sources for human consumption. This will be achieved through the following actions: i) improve access to efficient and safe drinking water and sanitation in the provinces; ii) contribute to the protection and proper use of water resources and iii) strengthen the capacity local management of the institutions involved in providing services. PN-L1019 Sustainable Development Program for the Central Provinces The objective of the program is to improve the welfare of the inhabitants of urban and rural areas of the interior provinces of the country through an increase in coverage and quality of drinking water services and sanitation, including managing solid waste and protection of water sources for human consumption. This will be achieved through the following actions: i) improve access to efficient and safe drinking water and sanitation in the provinces; ii) contribute to the protection and proper use of water resources and iii) strengthen the capacity local management of the institutions involved in providing services. Loan Operation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 08-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1031 To support the suficiency, confiability and quality of transmission services in electricity sector of Panama, and to contribute with the sustainable development of the sector by means of the coorporative transformation of ETESA. PN-L1031 Investment and Coorporate Transformation Program for ETESA - Phase I To support the suficiency, confiability and quality of transmission services in electricity sector of Panama, and to contribute with the sustainable development of the sector by means of the coorporative transformation of ETESA. Loan Operation Panama ENERGY 08-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1032 The objectives of the operation are: a) the construction of a third set of locks, including two lock complexes and watersaving basins at the Atlantic and Pacific ends of the Panama Canal (the "Canal"); b) the deepening of the Pacific and Atlantic entrances of the Canal; c) the deepening and widening of the Canal's navigational channels, including the Gaillard Cut; and d) the raising of Gatun Lake to its maximum operational level. PN-L1032 Corporate Loan to ACP to Support the Panama Canal Expansion Program The objectives of the operation are: a) the construction of a third set of locks, including two lock complexes and watersaving basins at the Atlantic and Pacific ends of the Panama Canal (the "Canal"); b) the deepening of the Pacific and Atlantic entrances of the Canal; c) the deepening and widening of the Canal's navigational channels, including the Gaillard Cut; and d) the raising of Gatun Lake to its maximum operational level. Loan Operation Panama 08-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1166 The objective is to support the performance of legal, institutional, technical, environmental, and socio-cultural studies aimed at: (i) delimiting and formally establishing an IMZ for the Indigenous Peoples of the Sibundoy Valley in Upper Putumayo, in compliance with the requirements and procedures of current Colombian laws and regulations; (ii) conducting technical, environmental, and economic prefeasibility studies and a preliminary business plan; and (iii) creating and training a mining enterprise that, while preserving the sociocultural traditions of the indigenous peoples, seeks to undertake sustainable commercial exploitation of the construction materials deposits in the IMZ, thus generating a financially and environmentally sustainable source of continuous income and promoting the social and economic development of this population. CO-T1166 Productive Development Support of Indigenous People - Sibundoy Valley The objective is to support the performance of legal, institutional, technical, environmental, and socio-cultural studies aimed at: (i) delimiting and formally establishing an IMZ for the Indigenous Peoples of the Sibundoy Valley in Upper Putumayo, in compliance with the requirements and procedures of current Colombian laws and regulations; (ii) conducting technical, environmental, and economic prefeasibility studies and a preliminary business plan; and (iii) creating and training a mining enterprise that, while preserving the sociocultural traditions of the indigenous peoples, seeks to undertake sustainable commercial exploitation of the construction materials deposits in the IMZ, thus generating a financially and environmentally sustainable source of continuous income and promoting the social and economic development of this population. Technical Cooperation Colombia TRANSPORT 07-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1177 The operation's objective is to strengthen the prudential regulations of banking supervision, particularly in the realm of microfinance, closing the gap with international best practices. EC-T1177 Strengthening of Banking Supervision Regulations The operation's objective is to strengthen the prudential regulations of banking supervision, particularly in the realm of microfinance, closing the gap with international best practices. Technical Cooperation Ecuador FINANCIAL MARKETS 06-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1050 EN ME-M1050 Support for Urban Transport Enterprises Modernization EN Technical Cooperation Mexico TRANSPORT 06-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1117 Establish a result oriented budget program administration system. ME-T1117 Support for the Implementation of a Result Management System Establish a result oriented budget program administration system. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1557 The objective of the technical cooperation is to support the development of carbon finance projects and programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. RG-T1557 Support for Evaluation and Validation of Projects under the Carbon Markets The objective of the technical cooperation is to support the development of carbon finance projects and programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1573 This TC will support the systematization, manage knowledge, and disseminate the best practices and lessons learned in the Citizen Security for the exchage of experiences and good practices at the regional level. RG-T1573 Cities for Peace: Good Governance in Citizen Security This TC will support the systematization, manage knowledge, and disseminate the best practices and lessons learned in the Citizen Security for the exchage of experiences and good practices at the regional level. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1579 The objective of this operation is to support with the implementation of the Bank's Action Plan in Disaster Risk Management by the application and update of Risk Indicators developed by the Bank. RG-T1579 Aplication and Update of the Indicators of Disaster Risk and Risk Management The objective of this operation is to support with the implementation of the Bank's Action Plan in Disaster Risk Management by the application and update of Risk Indicators developed by the Bank. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1611 The general objective of this Regional Technical Cooperation operation (RCT) is to make a contribution to the sustainable planning of infrastructures through the development of a tool to identify actions to strengthen the positive impacts of the IIRSA projects, using the scale defined by the areas of influence of IIRSA groups of projects. The specific objective of the RTC is to apply the IIRSA methodology of strategic environmental assessment in the groups of projects prioritized by the IIRSA Executive Steering Committee. RG-T1611 Application of the IIRSA Strategic Environmental Assessment Methodology The general objective of this Regional Technical Cooperation operation (RCT) is to make a contribution to the sustainable planning of infrastructures through the development of a tool to identify actions to strengthen the positive impacts of the IIRSA projects, using the scale defined by the areas of influence of IIRSA groups of projects. The specific objective of the RTC is to apply the IIRSA methodology of strategic environmental assessment in the groups of projects prioritized by the IIRSA Executive Steering Committee. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1053 To contribute to the improvement of quality of life for about 120 families at risk, through personal development and training to facilitate access to income generation activities. UR-T1053 Ciudad Vieja Center for Employment Development To contribute to the improvement of quality of life for about 120 families at risk, through personal development and training to facilitate access to income generation activities. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1097 The main objective for this operation is the preparation of the Strategic Plan for the Development of El Alto (PEDEA). BO-T1097 Strategic Plan Preparation of El Alto Development Plan The main objective for this operation is the preparation of the Strategic Plan for the Development of El Alto (PEDEA). Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1106 The objective of this TC is to support the GOH to developa Public expenditure tracking suvey in the education and health sectors. HO-T1106 Public Expenditure Tracking Survey (PETS) The objective of this TC is to support the GOH to developa Public expenditure tracking suvey in the education and health sectors. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1086 The objectrive of this TC is to support the GON to prepare the necessary studies and activites to design the following operations NI-L1033 and NI-l1037 NI-T1086 Preparation of Programs Financial Modernization and Tributary Administration The objectrive of this TC is to support the GON to prepare the necessary studies and activites to design the following operations NI-L1033 and NI-l1037 Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1151 The results of the TC will be: (i) A validated methodology to regularize water rights of small communities inserted in watersheds experiencing water scarcity and conflicting water uses; and (ii) Water rights of the small communities in the Pilot Areas at the Rimac and Mantaro watersheds regularized. PE-T1151 Small Communities Water Rights Regularization as a Management Strategy The results of the TC will be: (i) A validated methodology to regularize water rights of small communities inserted in watersheds experiencing water scarcity and conflicting water uses; and (ii) Water rights of the small communities in the Pilot Areas at the Rimac and Mantaro watersheds regularized. Technical Cooperation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 02-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1053 1. To contribute to the increase and improvement of human capital for the ICT sector. 2. To promote quality, innovation and internationalisation in the ICT sector. 3. To strengthen the Panamanian ICT sector association (CAPATEC) so that it becomes an instrument able to provide added value for its members and to represent the interests of the sector at national and international level PN-T1053 Enhancing the Competitiveness of the ICT Sector 1. To contribute to the increase and improvement of human capital for the ICT sector. 2. To promote quality, innovation and internationalisation in the ICT sector. 3. To strengthen the Panamanian ICT sector association (CAPATEC) so that it becomes an instrument able to provide added value for its members and to represent the interests of the sector at national and international level Technical Cooperation Panama SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 02-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1585 The objective is to encourage the development of innovations that improve the lives of PWD in LAC, and increase their participation in education and the work force and their inclusion in the economic, political, and socio-cultural spheres of society. RG-T1585 Enabling Technologies: Innovations for People with Disabilities The objective is to encourage the development of innovations that improve the lives of PWD in LAC, and increase their participation in education and the work force and their inclusion in the economic, political, and socio-cultural spheres of society. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 02-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1178 Following past operations, this one will support the efforts of the Brazilian Government to update and make more competitive the productive sectors facilitating: (i) a bigger impact over the Mipymes maximized by the use of adequate distribution channels, and, with and institutional executor of proven efficacy; (ii) an increase in the % of the population using Bank services; (iii) maximize the impact of the incorporation of enterprises into the formal economy and an augment in the formal employment in a segment that includes 80% of the enterprises in the country; (iv) an impact on the increment of the tributary collection achieved by the incorporation of enterprises to the formal economy; and (v) maintain the effectiveness of the economic development and growth by efficiently using the public resources for development. BR-L1178 BNDES: Third Program under the CCLIP Line to Support MSMEs Following past operations, this one will support the efforts of the Brazilian Government to update and make more competitive the productive sectors facilitating: (i) a bigger impact over the Mipymes maximized by the use of adequate distribution channels, and, with and institutional executor of proven efficacy; (ii) an increase in the % of the population using Bank services; (iii) maximize the impact of the incorporation of enterprises into the formal economy and an augment in the formal employment in a segment that includes 80% of the enterprises in the country; (iv) an impact on the increment of the tributary collection achieved by the incorporation of enterprises to the formal economy; and (v) maintain the effectiveness of the economic development and growth by efficiently using the public resources for development. Loan Operation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1625 The objective of this operation is to work in coordination with the National Statistical Agencies (NSO) of the countries in the region to support their work towards adapting and adopting the use of PDAs for data collection in their population census. The homogeneity of technology and statistical methodologies would also promote the exchange of experiences and south-south cooperation through the promotion of regional workshops and training courses. RG-T1625 Use of Technology in Population Census The objective of this operation is to work in coordination with the National Statistical Agencies (NSO) of the countries in the region to support their work towards adapting and adopting the use of PDAs for data collection in their population census. The homogeneity of technology and statistical methodologies would also promote the exchange of experiences and south-south cooperation through the promotion of regional workshops and training courses. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Oct-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1049 The project's goal is to contribute to the expansion of commercial financing for small enterprises in Mexico. Is purpose is to strenghen the technical and institutional capabilities of Crédito Firme SA of CV, SOFOMER to grant financing to small enterprises. The project will contribute to the fortification of the methodologies of credit evaluation, to the development of financial products targeted to this segment, and traiining of Credito Firme's credit personnel. The final beneficiaries will be small enterprises accross several areas in the Northern region of the country. ME-M1049 Institutional Strengthening of Crédito Firme:Expanded Financing for SEs The project's goal is to contribute to the expansion of commercial financing for small enterprises in Mexico. Is purpose is to strenghen the technical and institutional capabilities of Crédito Firme SA of CV, SOFOMER to grant financing to small enterprises. The project will contribute to the fortification of the methodologies of credit evaluation, to the development of financial products targeted to this segment, and traiining of Credito Firme's credit personnel. The final beneficiaries will be small enterprises accross several areas in the Northern region of the country. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1593 EN RG-T1593 Innovative Institutional Development in Trade Promotion EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 30-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1595 EN RG-T1595 Regional Program for Monitoring and Development Trade Indicators EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 30-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1158 The objective target of the technical cooperation is to strengthen the capacities of fiscal management and integral management of the project cycle of the subnational governments, promoting the access and participation in the Fund for the Public Regional Investment and Place (FONIPREL). PE-T1158 Strengthening of Subnational Governments for Fiscal Management and Investement The objective target of the technical cooperation is to strengthen the capacities of fiscal management and integral management of the project cycle of the subnational governments, promoting the access and participation in the Fund for the Public Regional Investment and Place (FONIPREL). Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1108 The objective of this TC is the improvement of the efficiency, objectivity, and efficacy of the procedures employed by the quality assurance system of higher education. The specific objectives are the following: (i) a description and diagnosis of the situation of IES in El Salvador, their evolution over the last ten years, and the principal tendencies that determine their performance; (ii) an update of the statistical information platform of the National Office of Higher Education ("Dirección Nacional de Educación Superior – DNES) of the Ministry of Education; and (iii) a revamping of the evaluation and accreditation procedures employed by the Accreditation Commission ("Comisión de Acreditación de la Calidad de la Educación Superior" – CdA), especially those related to the accreditation of academic programs that is to be undertaken shortly. ES-T1108 Strengthening of Higher Education in El Salvador The objective of this TC is the improvement of the efficiency, objectivity, and efficacy of the procedures employed by the quality assurance system of higher education. The specific objectives are the following: (i) a description and diagnosis of the situation of IES in El Salvador, their evolution over the last ten years, and the principal tendencies that determine their performance; (ii) an update of the statistical information platform of the National Office of Higher Education ("Dirección Nacional de Educación Superior – DNES) of the Ministry of Education; and (iii) a revamping of the evaluation and accreditation procedures employed by the Accreditation Commission ("Comisión de Acreditación de la Calidad de la Educación Superior" – CdA), especially those related to the accreditation of academic programs that is to be undertaken shortly. Technical Cooperation El Salvador EDUCATION 26-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1102 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the MFP (Ministry of Public Finance) in the conduction of two concrete action lines targeted to facilitate: (i) the creation of investments in the operation of GU-L1020; and (ii) the initial fase of the internal modernization process of the MFP (GU-L1031), particularly the implementation of a new structure of the MFP and the establishment and operation of the "Fiscal Transparency Directory". GU-T1102 Support for the Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the MFP (Ministry of Public Finance) in the conduction of two concrete action lines targeted to facilitate: (i) the creation of investments in the operation of GU-L1020; and (ii) the initial fase of the internal modernization process of the MFP (GU-L1031), particularly the implementation of a new structure of the MFP and the establishment and operation of the "Fiscal Transparency Directory". Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1612 The general objective of operation is to support the creation of a IIRSA regional network to exchange best practices in the provision of infrastructure services, using a model of cooperation between countries that has been tried in other IIRSA projects. The specific objective is to finance the first stages of the requests received in the "IIRSA Best Practices workshop", to be held in November 2008. RG-T1612 Support for the Creation of an IIRSA Network to Exchange Best Practices The general objective of operation is to support the creation of a IIRSA regional network to exchange best practices in the provision of infrastructure services, using a model of cooperation between countries that has been tried in other IIRSA projects. The specific objective is to finance the first stages of the requests received in the "IIRSA Best Practices workshop", to be held in November 2008. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 25-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-M1005 The objective of the proposed project is to integrate the private sector more fully into The Bahamas' external trade negotiations process in order to maximize the benefits of resulting agreements. BH-M1005 Support for SME Participation in International Trade Negotiations The objective of the proposed project is to integrate the private sector more fully into The Bahamas' external trade negotiations process in order to maximize the benefits of resulting agreements. Technical Cooperation Bahamas TRADE 24-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1113 EN ES-T1113 Support for the Legislative Branch EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1026 To continue the support of the current modernization process of Paraguay through the strengthening of the National Custom Administration, contributing to increase revenues, improve service to clients and improve efficiency on the export and import processes. PR-L1026 Program to Strengthen Customs Revenue Administration To continue the support of the current modernization process of Paraguay through the strengthening of the National Custom Administration, contributing to increase revenues, improve service to clients and improve efficiency on the export and import processes. Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Sep-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1527 The general objective of this Technical Cooperation project is to contribute towards efficiency and transparency of water and sewage utilities so that they provide a good quality service in a sustainable manner. The specific objective of the TC is to develop a system to measure and certify the efficiency and transparency of those utilities so that they could access IDB financing. It is envisioned that this system becomes a practical tool that includes indicators for efficiency and transparency that area easy to understand, measure, and verify. RG-T1527 Efficiency and Transparency in Water and Sanitation Operators The general objective of this Technical Cooperation project is to contribute towards efficiency and transparency of water and sewage utilities so that they provide a good quality service in a sustainable manner. The specific objective of the TC is to develop a system to measure and certify the efficiency and transparency of those utilities so that they could access IDB financing. It is envisioned that this system becomes a practical tool that includes indicators for efficiency and transparency that area easy to understand, measure, and verify. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 24-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1049 The project objective is the economic and business development of Belo Horizonte, consolidating its position as a business tourism center based in its infrastructure and services industry as well as its artisan, and cultural heritage. BR-M1049 Business Tourism to Enhance Territorial Competitiveness The project objective is the economic and business development of Belo Horizonte, consolidating its position as a business tourism center based in its infrastructure and services industry as well as its artisan, and cultural heritage. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1039 MIF will invest in the Colombia Opportunity Fund that will support small Colombian companies and that will be one of the first venture capital funds in the country. CO-M1039 Colombia Opportunity Fund-Equity Investment Fund for Colombian Smes MIF will invest in the Colombia Opportunity Fund that will support small Colombian companies and that will be one of the first venture capital funds in the country. Technical Cooperation Colombia 23-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-Q0004 MIF will invest in the Colombia Opportunity Fund that will support small Colombian companies and that will be one of the first venture capital funds in the country. CO-Q0004 Colombia Opportunity Fund-Equity Investment Fund for Colombian Smes MIF will invest in the Colombia Opportunity Fund that will support small Colombian companies and that will be one of the first venture capital funds in the country. Equity Colombia 23-Sep-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1152 EN CO-T1152 Support for ECOPETROL S.A in the Preparation of Portfolio of Mitigation Projects EN Technical Cooperation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1164 N/A EC-L1164 Central Finance Facility and Financial & Technological Services N/A Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1036 EN EC-M1036 Central Finance Facility and Financial & Technological Services EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1311 By supporting the commitments already acquired by the Bank's member countries under the IACAC through the implementation of the recommendations formulated by the MESICIC and the enhancement of the methodological framework used in the monitoring process, this TC will aim to strengthen the institutional reform process in the Region and, particularly, to decrease corruption opportunities and enhance accountability and transparency at both the national and regional level. RG-T1311 Supporting the Implementation of International Conventions against Corruption By supporting the commitments already acquired by the Bank's member countries under the IACAC through the implementation of the recommendations formulated by the MESICIC and the enhancement of the methodological framework used in the monitoring process, this TC will aim to strengthen the institutional reform process in the Region and, particularly, to decrease corruption opportunities and enhance accountability and transparency at both the national and regional level. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1568 This TC looks to promote the generation of EE projects in the industry which is consistent with the strategy of reducing poverty and the promotion of sustainable development of the IDB. RG-T1568 Fostering Energy Efficiency in the LAC Water Sector This TC looks to promote the generation of EE projects in the industry which is consistent with the strategy of reducing poverty and the promotion of sustainable development of the IDB. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 23-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1016 General objective: to improve the income of 1100 fruit transformers (mainly women) and their families. Specific objective: to improve the competitiveness and profitability of 51 cooperative micro-enterprises located throughout the country. HA-M1016 Competitiveness and Profitability of Fruit-processing Microenterprises General objective: to improve the income of 1100 fruit transformers (mainly women) and their families. Specific objective: to improve the competitiveness and profitability of 51 cooperative micro-enterprises located throughout the country. Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 22-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1134 N/A BO-L1134 Shared Risk for Rural Financial Services N/A Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-S1006 EN BO-S1006 Shared Risk for Rural Financial Services EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1092 This TC will fund the documentation and evaluation of the pilot experiences in five Brazilian Schools and one Uruguayan School which for the past year have worked with the OLPC model. BR-T1092 Preparing for Expansion: Lessons from One to One Computing Pilot Experiences This TC will fund the documentation and evaluation of the pilot experiences in five Brazilian Schools and one Uruguayan School which for the past year have worked with the OLPC model. Technical Cooperation Brazil EDUCATION 19-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1060 Support the implementation of the Action Plan for Management by Results in Peru. To promote efficiency, transparency a nd effectiveness in the public expenditure. PE-T1060 PRODEV-B Management by Results and Public Expenditure Quality Support the implementation of the Action Plan for Management by Results in Peru. To promote efficiency, transparency a nd effectiveness in the public expenditure. Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-M1012 The project contemplates three components that are orientated to: i) To develop strategies of promotion and marketing coffee(café) of high quality, to increase the consumption and the income of the caficultores; ii) To strengthen the local capacities of catación, toasting and barismo, and iii) coffee grower to experience the diversification of the estate with the activity apícola. VE-M1012 Promotion of Consumption and Strengthening and of Productive Chain of Coffee The project contemplates three components that are orientated to: i) To develop strategies of promotion and marketing coffee(café) of high quality, to increase the consumption and the income of the caficultores; ii) To strengthen the local capacities of catación, toasting and barismo, and iii) coffee grower to experience the diversification of the estate with the activity apícola. Technical Cooperation Venezuela PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1041 The TC will support bilingual education in Chiapas and contribute to the dialogue on indigenous education policy at state and national level in Mexico. ME-T1041 Improving Bilingual Educational Services to the Indigenous Population in Chiapas The TC will support bilingual education in Chiapas and contribute to the dialogue on indigenous education policy at state and national level in Mexico. Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1039 To support uncommitted trade finance operations in the Paraguay. PR-L1039 BBVA Argentaria Paraguay S.A. - TFFP To support uncommitted trade finance operations in the Paraguay. Loan Operation Paraguay TRADE 18-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1602 The Intention is the transference of knowledge and technology to the beneficiary countries by means of the application of the Methodology developed Productive and Logistic Integration for IIRSA, in whose process the technicians of each country will participate. RG-T1602 Training and Aplication of the IPRLG Methodology for the IIRSA Initiative - II The Intention is the transference of knowledge and technology to the beneficiary countries by means of the application of the Methodology developed Productive and Logistic Integration for IIRSA, in whose process the technicians of each country will participate. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 18-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1059 This TC will support bicycle utilization as an alternative and sustainable means of urban transport, through the development and implementation of specific policies and measures that will provide for the continuous expansion of its dedicated infrastructure. AR-T1059 Systems Development of no Motor Transportation in Buenos Aires This TC will support bicycle utilization as an alternative and sustainable means of urban transport, through the development and implementation of specific policies and measures that will provide for the continuous expansion of its dedicated infrastructure. Technical Cooperation Argentina TRANSPORT 17-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1046 Optimize technological processes of Pargo la Mancha (Lutjanus guttatus) and climb the especies to a level of cultivation, through the adoption and transfer of Chilean technology, as well as the training of human resources, to create an affordable bid to encourage the development of sustainable offshore farms as an alternative to overfishing and as a new business opportunity in Costa Rica. CR-T1046 Technological Optimization and Productive Scale-up of the Pargo la Mancha Optimize technological processes of Pargo la Mancha (Lutjanus guttatus) and climb the especies to a level of cultivation, through the adoption and transfer of Chilean technology, as well as the training of human resources, to create an affordable bid to encourage the development of sustainable offshore farms as an alternative to overfishing and as a new business opportunity in Costa Rica. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 17-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1023 Enhance the contribution of engineering schools to technology-based innovation in the Dominican Republic. Its purpose is to update the engineering curricula used in public and private universities and to introduce entrepreneurship as a mainstream component of engineering education. DR-T1023 Strengthening Institutional Capacity to Promote Technological Innovation Enhance the contribution of engineering schools to technology-based innovation in the Dominican Republic. Its purpose is to update the engineering curricula used in public and private universities and to introduce entrepreneurship as a mainstream component of engineering education. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 17-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1023 To support the country's education policy, especially at the preprimary and primary levels, in order to improve quality and equity in a context of a pluricultural society. GU-L1023 My School is Making Progress To support the country's education policy, especially at the preprimary and primary levels, in order to improve quality and equity in a context of a pluricultural society. Loan Operation Guatemala EDUCATION 17-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1111 Support the development of tools that encourage the participation of the private sector in the development of renewable energy projects in Guatemala. Such tools will seek to reduce and mitigate impacts caused by energy projects through an effective management of the environmental and social issues, using adequate information channels, social groups consultation and participation and diffusion of mitigation and compensation plans. It also intends to identify and suggest a tentative allocation of responsibilities and risks to project developers. GU-T1111 Support for Environmental and Social Work to Develop Renewable Sources Energy Support the development of tools that encourage the participation of the private sector in the development of renewable energy projects in Guatemala. Such tools will seek to reduce and mitigate impacts caused by energy projects through an effective management of the environmental and social issues, using adequate information channels, social groups consultation and participation and diffusion of mitigation and compensation plans. It also intends to identify and suggest a tentative allocation of responsibilities and risks to project developers. Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENERGY 17-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1018 To expand, rehabilitate, and improve the Second Peripheral Ring Road between the northern headwaters of the Chamelecon river and the Gala intersection, to ease the congestion that occurs as the road cuts through the city, thus affording faster access to Puerto Cortes. HO-L1018 Infrastructure Program for the San Pedro Sula Logistics Corridor To expand, rehabilitate, and improve the Second Peripheral Ring Road between the northern headwaters of the Chamelecon river and the Gala intersection, to ease the congestion that occurs as the road cuts through the city, thus affording faster access to Puerto Cortes. Loan Operation Honduras TRANSPORT 17-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1065 (a) Support Continental in meeting its projected growth for long-term loan origination, specially mortgages, and thereby increase the availability of long-term financing in Peru; (b) Support Continental's origination of long term loans by providing long-term financing to reduce its balance sheet duration gap (funding vs. mortgage assets); (c) Support Continental to engage in sustainable lending practices that promote economic and environmental benefits through the origination of MSMEs sustainable projects particularly those adopting measures related to energy efficiency, sustainable forestry, clean energy, integrated waste management, water and wastewater treatment, clean industrial technology and industrial environmental certificates, and (d) Strengthen the bank's balance sheet, diversify its sources of funding, maintain its strong liquidity position, and increase its capital. PE-L1065 Banco Continental Financing Facility (a) Support Continental in meeting its projected growth for long-term loan origination, specially mortgages, and thereby increase the availability of long-term financing in Peru; (b) Support Continental's origination of long term loans by providing long-term financing to reduce its balance sheet duration gap (funding vs. mortgage assets); (c) Support Continental to engage in sustainable lending practices that promote economic and environmental benefits through the origination of MSMEs sustainable projects particularly those adopting measures related to energy efficiency, sustainable forestry, clean energy, integrated waste management, water and wastewater treatment, clean industrial technology and industrial environmental certificates, and (d) Strengthen the bank's balance sheet, diversify its sources of funding, maintain its strong liquidity position, and increase its capital. Loan Operation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 17-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1630 EN RG-T1630 Commitment & Cooperation in the Fight Against Internacional Corruption & Bribery EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1049 The purpose of this operation is to support the Second Low Income Shelter Program, Phase II SU-T1049 Support to the Low Income Shelter Program, Phase II The purpose of this operation is to support the Second Low Income Shelter Program, Phase II Technical Cooperation Suriname URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 17-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1113 Contribute to the design of the operation BR-L1176, in particular of its Component II, Support of the Development of the Productive Sector. BR-T1113 Support for the Development of the Productive Sector in Ceará Contribute to the design of the operation BR-L1176, in particular of its Component II, Support of the Development of the Productive Sector. Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 16-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1104 The main objective of this operation is strengthening the capacity institutional the approach of the Social Inclusion an Gender in the Bank's portfolio for promoting the economic and social development with equality and inclusive. This operation has been approved by the Inter-departmental Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Gender Mainstreaming Trust Fund. HO-T1104 Social Inclusion and Gender Equity Promotion in CID/CHO Portfolio The main objective of this operation is strengthening the capacity institutional the approach of the Social Inclusion an Gender in the Bank's portfolio for promoting the economic and social development with equality and inclusive. This operation has been approved by the Inter-departmental Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Gender Mainstreaming Trust Fund. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1160 This operation will finance: (i) environmental baseline information to be incorporated in the Environmental National Report 2005/2006; (ii) the development of a National Policy on Environment; (iii) the strengthening of regulatory frameworks, especially in the areas of enforcement, harmonization of environmental functions across sectoral ministries and environmental impact assessment (EIAs). PE-T1160 Institutional Support for the Ministry of Environment This operation will finance: (i) environmental baseline information to be incorporated in the Environmental National Report 2005/2006; (ii) the development of a National Policy on Environment; (iii) the strengthening of regulatory frameworks, especially in the areas of enforcement, harmonization of environmental functions across sectoral ministries and environmental impact assessment (EIAs). Technical Cooperation Peru ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1606 The Structured and Corporate Finance Department (SCF) requires technical assistance related to the financing of private sector operations. Specialization in the financial analysis and valuation of companies is required for the desired consulting services, along with a broad background in the financial field. RG-T1606 Consultancy Services for Financing The Structured and Corporate Finance Department (SCF) requires technical assistance related to the financing of private sector operations. Specialization in the financial analysis and valuation of companies is required for the desired consulting services, along with a broad background in the financial field. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1099 The objective of the TC is to support the efforts in the provision of humanitarian assistance to the affected population by hurricane Gustav in Haitain department of the Nippes (Haiti). HA-T1099 Emergency Assistance Due to Hurricane Gustav The objective of the TC is to support the efforts in the provision of humanitarian assistance to the affected population by hurricane Gustav in Haitain department of the Nippes (Haiti). Technical Cooperation Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 15-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1100 The objective of this TC is to support the efforts in the provision of humanitarian assistance to the affected population in the Artibonite Department. HA-T1100 Emergency Assistance Due to Hurricane Hanna The objective of this TC is to support the efforts in the provision of humanitarian assistance to the affected population in the Artibonite Department. Technical Cooperation Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 15-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1143 N/A HO-L1143 Strengthening Entrepreneurial Capacity Building in Department of Ocotepeque N/A Loan Operation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-S1014 EN HO-S1014 Strengthening Entrepreneurial Capacity Building in Department of Ocotepeque EN Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1082 The program seeks to strength the planning, monitoring and evaluation of public investment entities and executor organizations in their ability of managing projects especially through risk management, management by results, and the implementation of national financial systems and the same harmonized procedures according to the IDB, the World Bank (WB) and the Government of Honduras. HO-T1082 Projects Management Training Program The program seeks to strength the planning, monitoring and evaluation of public investment entities and executor organizations in their ability of managing projects especially through risk management, management by results, and the implementation of national financial systems and the same harmonized procedures according to the IDB, the World Bank (WB) and the Government of Honduras. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1108 Rural credit and technical assistance for small farmers and women, for agricultural and small animal raising, in the region of Chontales NI-L1108 Agricultural Development in Chontales and Atlántica Sur Autonomous Region Rural credit and technical assistance for small farmers and women, for agricultural and small animal raising, in the region of Chontales Loan Operation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 15-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-S1010 Rural credit and technical assistance for small farmers and women, for agricultural and small animal raising, in the region of Chontales NI-S1010 Agricultural Development in Chontales and Atlántica Sur Autonomous Region Rural credit and technical assistance for small farmers and women, for agricultural and small animal raising, in the region of Chontales Technical Cooperation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 15-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1561 This TC intends to support initiatives for the member countries of the IDB, in the technical, economical, financial, environmental, social and legal aspects. The IDB expects to increase its pipeline and portfolio of the energy generation from renewable sources particularly in the hydro sources. The program, also pursues the incorporation of carbon finance component in the investment of the IDB operations. RG-T1561 Support Initiatives of Energy Generation with Renewables Sources This TC intends to support initiatives for the member countries of the IDB, in the technical, economical, financial, environmental, social and legal aspects. The IDB expects to increase its pipeline and portfolio of the energy generation from renewable sources particularly in the hydro sources. The program, also pursues the incorporation of carbon finance component in the investment of the IDB operations. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 15-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1584 The objective of this project is to support the implementation of the Knowledge Management Action Plan, agreed upon by DFID, WB and IDB on June 16, 2008 and related to the KMG and MTP funds. The Action Plan primarily seeks to: (a) promote the use of Fund supported / generated outputs by Bank sector specialists and decision makers in the region; (b) ensure synergies among the three participating entities and related to dissemination activities, and (c) generate information exchange venues allowing for continued attention to the areas promoted by the Fund in terms of WB and IDB programming exercises, as well as the dissemination of lessons in LAC. The specific objectives are; (a) systematize the knowledge products generated by the Fund (including those related to the Fund administration), (b) support the implementation of the Action Plan via the utilization of the existing (generated) products, the design of new products and /or the organization of dissemination and training events for sector specialists in the three participating agencies as well as for decision makers in the region, and (c) provide input for DFID's knowledge management processes and the Fund's evaluation. RG-T1584 Knowledge Management of KMG and MTP Funds The objective of this project is to support the implementation of the Knowledge Management Action Plan, agreed upon by DFID, WB and IDB on June 16, 2008 and related to the KMG and MTP funds. The Action Plan primarily seeks to: (a) promote the use of Fund supported / generated outputs by Bank sector specialists and decision makers in the region; (b) ensure synergies among the three participating entities and related to dissemination activities, and (c) generate information exchange venues allowing for continued attention to the areas promoted by the Fund in terms of WB and IDB programming exercises, as well as the dissemination of lessons in LAC. The specific objectives are; (a) systematize the knowledge products generated by the Fund (including those related to the Fund administration), (b) support the implementation of the Action Plan via the utilization of the existing (generated) products, the design of new products and /or the organization of dissemination and training events for sector specialists in the three participating agencies as well as for decision makers in the region, and (c) provide input for DFID's knowledge management processes and the Fund's evaluation. Technical Cooperation Regional 12-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1083 The main objective of this technical cooperation is to contribute to the implementation of a new EIA model in Honduras. The specific objectives are (i) develop a manual of the new EIA process that serves as a methodological guide of the work of SERNA's personnel and diminishes the discretionarily of the environmental analysts and that allows for technical support in legal resolutions, (ii) develop a norm for the accreditation of environmental service providers, and (iii) elimination of the lag in the environmental licensing process, so as to make the transition to the next model with a minimum amount of lag time. HO-T1083 Support for the Modernization of National Environmental Impact Evaluation System The main objective of this technical cooperation is to contribute to the implementation of a new EIA model in Honduras. The specific objectives are (i) develop a manual of the new EIA process that serves as a methodological guide of the work of SERNA's personnel and diminishes the discretionarily of the environmental analysts and that allows for technical support in legal resolutions, (ii) develop a norm for the accreditation of environmental service providers, and (iii) elimination of the lag in the environmental licensing process, so as to make the transition to the next model with a minimum amount of lag time. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1603 To equip indigenous and afro-descendants businesswomen with management, business development, marketing, and communications skills to expand their business, creating jobs in their communities and getting a bigger share of the international market for their handicrafts products. To train leaders and mentors of indigenous and afro-descendants handcrafts cooperatives on smart marketing, product and export development. RG-T1603 Promoting Diversity in Women Artisans Program To equip indigenous and afro-descendants businesswomen with management, business development, marketing, and communications skills to expand their business, creating jobs in their communities and getting a bigger share of the international market for their handicrafts products. To train leaders and mentors of indigenous and afro-descendants handcrafts cooperatives on smart marketing, product and export development. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1319 To support mainstreaming natural disaster risk management tools and policy in the OECS countries RS-T1319 Mainstreaming Disaster Risks Management in OECS Countries To support mainstreaming natural disaster risk management tools and policy in the OECS countries Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1019 To ensure energy supply reliably and efficiently to meet the growing demand of the population and the country's economic growth over the medium term. The specific objectives of the project are to increase the capacity of the power transmission system for transporting energy from local and regional market needed to counter the demand for medium-term under appropriate reliability conditions. At the same time seeks to contribute to increasing the efficiency of the technical and commercial processes in the distribution segment to reduce the losses of electricity. HO-L1019 Energy Sector Support Program II - First Loan To ensure energy supply reliably and efficiently to meet the growing demand of the population and the country's economic growth over the medium term. The specific objectives of the project are to increase the capacity of the power transmission system for transporting energy from local and regional market needed to counter the demand for medium-term under appropriate reliability conditions. At the same time seeks to contribute to increasing the efficiency of the technical and commercial processes in the distribution segment to reduce the losses of electricity. Loan Operation Honduras ENERGY 10-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1011 To improve the fiscal and social administration, through the increase of efficiency and transparency in the tax collection as well as in public expenditure. This way it will contribute to a sustainable economicd growth and to the reduction of poverty. NI-L1011 Program to Support Fiscal and Social Management Improvement To improve the fiscal and social administration, through the increase of efficiency and transparency in the tax collection as well as in public expenditure. This way it will contribute to a sustainable economicd growth and to the reduction of poverty. Loan Operation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1027 To continue the support to the current modernization process of Paraguay through the strengthening of the Sub-Secretaries of Taxes and Financial Administration of the Ministry of Finance, contributing this way to increase tax revenues, rationalization of public expenditures and improve the efficiencies on resource utilization. PR-L1027 Fiscal Management Strenghtening and Modernizacion Program II To continue the support to the current modernization process of Paraguay through the strengthening of the Sub-Secretaries of Taxes and Financial Administration of the Ministry of Finance, contributing this way to increase tax revenues, rationalization of public expenditures and improve the efficiencies on resource utilization. Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1055 EN BR-M1055 Developing Accountability and Transparency in Civil Society Organizations EN Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1147 The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the government of Medellin systematize knowledge related to an innovative governance approach addressing violence as a means of fight against poverty and social exclusion, and to generate a knowledge management platform that can serve as a valuable input for other LAC cities' governance challenges. CO-T1147 Systematization & Dissemination of Medillin's Innovative Governance Approaches The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the government of Medellin systematize knowledge related to an innovative governance approach addressing violence as a means of fight against poverty and social exclusion, and to generate a knowledge management platform that can serve as a valuable input for other LAC cities' governance challenges. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1017 The project aims to incorporate Jatropha Curcas as a diversification product and source of income in the smallholding production system implemented by Fundación Moisés Bertoni, through i) technical assistance for implementing the jatropha cultivation protocol and ii) support to the improvement of stockpiling, marketing and jatropha seed experimentation to obtain unedible oils for biofuel production. PR-M1017 Incorporation of Jatropha to Smallholding Production The project aims to incorporate Jatropha Curcas as a diversification product and source of income in the smallholding production system implemented by Fundación Moisés Bertoni, through i) technical assistance for implementing the jatropha cultivation protocol and ii) support to the improvement of stockpiling, marketing and jatropha seed experimentation to obtain unedible oils for biofuel production. Technical Cooperation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 09-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1052 General Objective: Improve the access to information, render account and transparency in the pubic registries. Specific Objectives: (a) To design and execute a policy of registry, archive, storage and destruction of registries of the FIA as from its creation, and organize the public access to the archives; (b) To analize the information gathered about administrative and judicial investigations as from the creatin of the FIA; (c) To promote the use of the tool created and foster the inclusion in the public agenda of the importance of a archives policy in Argentina. AR-T1052 Access to Information and Transparency in the FIA Archives General Objective: Improve the access to information, render account and transparency in the pubic registries. Specific Objectives: (a) To design and execute a policy of registry, archive, storage and destruction of registries of the FIA as from its creation, and organize the public access to the archives; (b) To analize the information gathered about administrative and judicial investigations as from the creatin of the FIA; (c) To promote the use of the tool created and foster the inclusion in the public agenda of the importance of a archives policy in Argentina. Technical Cooperation Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Sep-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1051 The objective is to support small farm producers in Arequipa to develop and strengthen a commercial system for their organic products and expand market opportunities for their traditional products (which are also organically certified) and aromatic herbs. This will help the producers to increase their income and the added value of their products. PE-M1051 Commercial Development for Organic Producers in Arequipa The objective is to support small farm producers in Arequipa to develop and strengthen a commercial system for their organic products and expand market opportunities for their traditional products (which are also organically certified) and aromatic herbs. This will help the producers to increase their income and the added value of their products. Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1033 Neosylva project falls under the Chile's Seed Capital Project (CH-M1002) CH-M1033 Neosylva S.A. Enterprise Neosylva project falls under the Chile's Seed Capital Project (CH-M1002) Loan Operation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1034 The objective of the TC is to prepare the studies and design to make viable the financing of the water and wastewater program for the subnational level in Costa Rica. CR-T1034 Water and Sanitation Subnational Program Design The objective of the TC is to prepare the studies and design to make viable the financing of the water and wastewater program for the subnational level in Costa Rica. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica WATER AND SANITATION 05-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-X1009 The specific purpose is to finance technical assistant and consultation activities to prepare the analysis, evaluations, and recommendations needed to design the project GEF (HA-X1002) in accordance with bank and GEF standards and with participation from relevant stakeholders. HA-X1009 Preparation of Full-Sized GEF Project HA-X1002 The specific purpose is to finance technical assistant and consultation activities to prepare the analysis, evaluations, and recommendations needed to design the project GEF (HA-X1002) in accordance with bank and GEF standards and with participation from relevant stakeholders. Investment Grants Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 05-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1109 The goal of the TC is to hire consulting services to assess the feasibility of developing and implementing a credit scoring model for popular savings and credit institutions integrated in Bansefi's "Red de la Gente". Should the credit scoring model be feasible, the consultant should provide the design for one or more pilot projects for the implementation of the suggested model. ME-T1109 Feasability of Credit Scoring for Savings and Loans Institutions The goal of the TC is to hire consulting services to assess the feasibility of developing and implementing a credit scoring model for popular savings and credit institutions integrated in Bansefi's "Red de la Gente". Should the credit scoring model be feasible, the consultant should provide the design for one or more pilot projects for the implementation of the suggested model. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 05-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1601 EN RG-T1601 Support for Training Programme on Public Debt Management EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 05-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1155 The general objective is to determine the feasibility of a project dedicated to transfer knowledge and experience from the Italian model, to strengthen the productive chain of the textile-design-manufacturing sector in Medellín, the one of the most important centers of fashion in Colombia. CO-T1155 Innovation and Design Platform for the Textile, Apparel, & Fashion Sector The general objective is to determine the feasibility of a project dedicated to transfer knowledge and experience from the Italian model, to strengthen the productive chain of the textile-design-manufacturing sector in Medellín, the one of the most important centers of fashion in Colombia. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1090 EN ES-T1090 Support for the Social Agenda EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1126 The proposed project would support a civil society-based pilot project to develop and evaluate public service announcements (PSA) intended to increase the availability and use of cancer screening services in a state in Mexico, tentatively identified as Veracruz. ME-T1126 Improve Awareness and Use of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Services The proposed project would support a civil society-based pilot project to develop and evaluate public service announcements (PSA) intended to increase the availability and use of cancer screening services in a state in Mexico, tentatively identified as Veracruz. Technical Cooperation Mexico HEALTH 04-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1031 The final objective of the Program is to promote the economic development of the southern region of Brazil and to facilitate economic integration with other MERCOSUR member countries. The specific objective of the Program is to provide Florianopolis-Osorio highway users more cost effective and safer road services, reducing transportation costs, improving road safety and improving accessibility to neighboring countries. Presently, the geometric characteristics of the highway impose severe restrictions to the road corridors capacity resulting in very low levels of service given existing demand. The proposed project will provide a significant increase in road capacity. In addition, the installation of weigh stations will reduce future maintenance cots and the institutional strengthening of DINIT will provide better road network management. BR-L1031 Program to Expand MERCOSUR Corridor: Florianópolis-Osório Highway The final objective of the Program is to promote the economic development of the southern region of Brazil and to facilitate economic integration with other MERCOSUR member countries. The specific objective of the Program is to provide Florianopolis-Osorio highway users more cost effective and safer road services, reducing transportation costs, improving road safety and improving accessibility to neighboring countries. Presently, the geometric characteristics of the highway impose severe restrictions to the road corridors capacity resulting in very low levels of service given existing demand. The proposed project will provide a significant increase in road capacity. In addition, the installation of weigh stations will reduce future maintenance cots and the institutional strengthening of DINIT will provide better road network management. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 03-Sep-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1038 Under the proposed 3-year CNGF1, IDB will provide PCGs in respect of issues by eligible Mexican private corporations, including fianncial institutions or SPVs issuing corporate and/or asset-backed fixed-income securities placed by IXE in the local capital markets of Mexico. It is anticipated that the corporate or structured bonds, benifiting form an IDB PCG would be placed by means of public offerings, though private placement offerings could be undertaken. The program would make available an aggregate IDB amount up to 450 million UDIs2 (equivalent to approximately US$181 million as of August 1, 2008). Issuers under the CMGF could be first-time issuers in the market and/or issuers with limited access to debt tenors beyond 1 to 3 years without the support of an IDB credit enhancement. ME-L1038 Ixe Capital Markets Guarantee Facility Under the proposed 3-year CNGF1, IDB will provide PCGs in respect of issues by eligible Mexican private corporations, including fianncial institutions or SPVs issuing corporate and/or asset-backed fixed-income securities placed by IXE in the local capital markets of Mexico. It is anticipated that the corporate or structured bonds, benifiting form an IDB PCG would be placed by means of public offerings, though private placement offerings could be undertaken. The program would make available an aggregate IDB amount up to 450 million UDIs2 (equivalent to approximately US$181 million as of August 1, 2008). Issuers under the CMGF could be first-time issuers in the market and/or issuers with limited access to debt tenors beyond 1 to 3 years without the support of an IDB credit enhancement. Guarantee Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 03-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1023 Provide support to a pilot project using renewable energy (photovoltaic solar panels) and energy efficiency for lower income residences connected to the electric grid in order to evaluate applied measures and replicate in other communities, develop activities related to energy efficiency standards and norms, attracting future investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in several Mexican States. ME-T1023 Residential Use of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Provide support to a pilot project using renewable energy (photovoltaic solar panels) and energy efficiency for lower income residences connected to the electric grid in order to evaluate applied measures and replicate in other communities, develop activities related to energy efficiency standards and norms, attracting future investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in several Mexican States. Technical Cooperation Mexico ENERGY 03-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1054 EN NI-T1054 Change of Base Year in National Accounts EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1578 The general objective of this project is to straighten the capacity of government and public and private institutions to design and implement municipal programs for income generation. RG-T1578 Municipal Programs for Income Generation The general objective of this project is to straighten the capacity of government and public and private institutions to design and implement municipal programs for income generation. Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 03-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1144 N/A HO-L1144 Support for Small-Scale Producers and their Integration into the Maize Chain N/A Loan Operation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Sep-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-S1015 EN HO-S1015 Support for Small-Scale Producers and their Integration into the Maize Chain EN Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Sep-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1037 Contribute to improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable population of the Metropolitan District of Quito through agroproduction and livestock activities that contribute to food security, increasing revenue, and generating sources of self-employment, through the production, processing and marketing of organic products generated in the production units of DMQ and its area of influence. Component 1. R1. Training in technical management and production processing of foods with organic approach provided between urbanites and peri the DMQ. R2. Technical assistance permanent production units. Componente 2. R3. Strengthening productive units with implementing infrastructure for production. R4. Creating and / or strengthening of MSMEs production, marketing and processing of food products through training and technical advice on business issues Component 3. R5. System marketing of organic products designed and functional Componente 4. R6. Boxes community interest groups formed by the project GROUPING EC-M1037 Marketing and Production of Organic Products Contribute to improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable population of the Metropolitan District of Quito through agroproduction and livestock activities that contribute to food security, increasing revenue, and generating sources of self-employment, through the production, processing and marketing of organic products generated in the production units of DMQ and its area of influence. Component 1. R1. Training in technical management and production processing of foods with organic approach provided between urbanites and peri the DMQ. R2. Technical assistance permanent production units. Componente 2. R3. Strengthening productive units with implementing infrastructure for production. R4. Creating and / or strengthening of MSMEs production, marketing and processing of food products through training and technical advice on business issues Component 3. R5. System marketing of organic products designed and functional Componente 4. R6. Boxes community interest groups formed by the project GROUPING Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1038 Create family businesses to generate meat, as high-protein food for own consumption considering the marketing of surpluses. EC-M1038 Integral Use of the Rabbit Create family businesses to generate meat, as high-protein food for own consumption considering the marketing of surpluses. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1039 This project is a pioneer in Latin America, as it seeks to vocational training for people with disabilities and awareness of public and private organizations to comply with the statutory mandate on finding jobs through the work under dependence or self-employment. EC-M1039 Ocupational Training and Labour Insertion of the Persons with Disability This project is a pioneer in Latin America, as it seeks to vocational training for people with disabilities and awareness of public and private organizations to comply with the statutory mandate on finding jobs through the work under dependence or self-employment. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1044 Implement an innovative model for training, to formation of Community Microenterprise with great capacity for financial sustainability through a system of distance education in-line by Internet developed as a new Model Teaching, Methodology and Technology EC-M1044 Virtual Latin - American College Implement an innovative model for training, to formation of Community Microenterprise with great capacity for financial sustainability through a system of distance education in-line by Internet developed as a new Model Teaching, Methodology and Technology Technical Cooperation Ecuador EDUCATION 29-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1045 The end of this project is to support the association and concatenation of productive agricultural ventures, cultural and ecotourism in the Northwest of the country or Choco Andean region through the development of a pilot program for the Certification of Origin, Identification and Geographical Assurance Process for products and sustainable services in the region, working with communities and interest groups, which are allies and developing activities of natural resource management during the past decade. The purpose for achieving the objectives is to establish the guidelines and conditions for the creation of a pilot program certification in the Choco Andean region to support existing services and products thus achieving a key regional integration within a mother brand nationally recognized and internationally; supplementing it with strengthening, designing and disseminating innovative initiatives creating a community learning powerful, EC-M1045 Production Certificate of Origin to Strengthen and Formalize Self The end of this project is to support the association and concatenation of productive agricultural ventures, cultural and ecotourism in the Northwest of the country or Choco Andean region through the development of a pilot program for the Certification of Origin, Identification and Geographical Assurance Process for products and sustainable services in the region, working with communities and interest groups, which are allies and developing activities of natural resource management during the past decade. The purpose for achieving the objectives is to establish the guidelines and conditions for the creation of a pilot program certification in the Choco Andean region to support existing services and products thus achieving a key regional integration within a mother brand nationally recognized and internationally; supplementing it with strengthening, designing and disseminating innovative initiatives creating a community learning powerful, Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1117 The objective of this operation is to support the State Secretariat for Housing and the State Secretariat for Environment to develop: (i) resettlement methodology according to international standards and BID policies; (ii) pilot-projects that show case sustainable management alternatives available for resettled communities; and (iii) management plans for highest protection value resources, including, for example, a botanical garden. BR-T1117 Environmental & social management methodology The objective of this operation is to support the State Secretariat for Housing and the State Secretariat for Environment to develop: (i) resettlement methodology according to international standards and BID policies; (ii) pilot-projects that show case sustainable management alternatives available for resettled communities; and (iii) management plans for highest protection value resources, including, for example, a botanical garden. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 27-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1113 The program will support the establishment of a Witness Protection System in the Country HO-T1113 Organization of the Witness Protection System The program will support the establishment of a Witness Protection System in the Country Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1463 The objective of the Program is to complement the Global Credit Facility Loan Program (RG-0056) via the provision of resources to assist in the implementation of reforms associated with the Caribbean Development Bank's Economic Reconstruction Program in the four OECS countries eligible for FSO funding; these countries are Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. RG-T1463 Improvement Policy & Institutional Framework in the OECS Countries - Phase III The objective of the Program is to complement the Global Credit Facility Loan Program (RG-0056) via the provision of resources to assist in the implementation of reforms associated with the Caribbean Development Bank's Economic Reconstruction Program in the four OECS countries eligible for FSO funding; these countries are Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1013 The project objective is to improve the financial literacy of small and micro entrepreneurs in Trinidad and Tobago by providing small and micro entrepreneurs with the appropriate and necessary information, training and tools, which will allow for the financial sustainability, growth and development of their business operations. Specific project objectives include the following:- Definition of financial literacy training needs of the micro and small business sector- Development of training materials and model that can be adapted into a mainstream business support service - Raising financial literacy of at least 300 micro and small business owners in 14 communities across Trinidad and Tobago and improve business performance of these entities via more informed financial management and decision making. Key components of the program will include the following: 1.Baseline study to define financial literacy needs as well as the dimensions and demographics of the targeted sector 2. Development of training materials including 3 manuals and web based / multimedia content on topics such as savings, investment, debt management, risk management, budgeting, interpreting financial statements, accounting and financial management principles 3.Hosting of training seminars and mini expositions to promote and raise aware mess of relevant financial products and services and their impact on business performance. These seminars will target at least 300 micro and small business entrepreneurs across 14 communities in Trinidad and Tobago. Communities will be selected to facilitate equitable geographic coverage as well as coverage of areas with high concentrations of small and micro businesses 4. Evaluation of results 5. Mainstreaming financial literacy for micro and small business owners by seeking and engaging a partner to sustain this program by using existing materials to continue in training and awareness building within the targeted group. Business support organisations such as the Business Development Company or the National Entrepreneurship Development Company are examples of potential partners. These organisations are actively involved in providing ongoing financial and advisory services to small and micro businesses, and may be interested in mainstreaming the program based on results achieved. TT-M1013 Improving Financial and Business Literacy of Small and Micro Entrepreneurs The project objective is to improve the financial literacy of small and micro entrepreneurs in Trinidad and Tobago by providing small and micro entrepreneurs with the appropriate and necessary information, training and tools, which will allow for the financial sustainability, growth and development of their business operations. Specific project objectives include the following:- Definition of financial literacy training needs of the micro and small business sector- Development of training materials and model that can be adapted into a mainstream business support service - Raising financial literacy of at least 300 micro and small business owners in 14 communities across Trinidad and Tobago and improve business performance of these entities via more informed financial management and decision making. Key components of the program will include the following: 1.Baseline study to define financial literacy needs as well as the dimensions and demographics of the targeted sector 2. Development of training materials including 3 manuals and web based / multimedia content on topics such as savings, investment, debt management, risk management, budgeting, interpreting financial statements, accounting and financial management principles 3.Hosting of training seminars and mini expositions to promote and raise aware mess of relevant financial products and services and their impact on business performance. These seminars will target at least 300 micro and small business entrepreneurs across 14 communities in Trinidad and Tobago. Communities will be selected to facilitate equitable geographic coverage as well as coverage of areas with high concentrations of small and micro businesses 4. Evaluation of results 5. Mainstreaming financial literacy for micro and small business owners by seeking and engaging a partner to sustain this program by using existing materials to continue in training and awareness building within the targeted group. Business support organisations such as the Business Development Company or the National Entrepreneurship Development Company are examples of potential partners. These organisations are actively involved in providing ongoing financial and advisory services to small and micro businesses, and may be interested in mainstreaming the program based on results achieved. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1102 EN EC-T1102 Support for the Creation of the National System of Symphony Orchestras EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1120 The present technical cooperation has the objective of financing activities related to the design of programs and policies for El Salvador. ES-T1120 Programs and Public Policies Design The present technical cooperation has the objective of financing activities related to the design of programs and policies for El Salvador. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1050 The proposed technical cooperation seeks to support the preparation and implementation of an IDB Loan to Gas Natural Ban S.A. ("Gas BAN") by financing the associated out of pocket expenses related to the required legal due diligence, the analysis of the gas regulatory framework in Argentina and the loan documentation preparation. AR-T1050 Development and Provision of Energy Services in the Base of the Pyramid The proposed technical cooperation seeks to support the preparation and implementation of an IDB Loan to Gas Natural Ban S.A. ("Gas BAN") by financing the associated out of pocket expenses related to the required legal due diligence, the analysis of the gas regulatory framework in Argentina and the loan documentation preparation. Technical Cooperation Argentina ENERGY 22-Aug-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1054 The objective of this TC to develop a diagnosis and terms of reference, for the development of a rural electrification program in the Kuna Yala communities in Panama, under the framework of the Colombia Panama Interconnection Program. PN-T1054 Program Design of Rural Energy in Kuna Yala Communities The objective of this TC to develop a diagnosis and terms of reference, for the development of a rural electrification program in the Kuna Yala communities in Panama, under the framework of the Colombia Panama Interconnection Program. Technical Cooperation Panama ENERGY 22-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1173 The objective of this project is to support the National Council for the Reactivation of Production and Competitiveness (CNPC), in the development of a national policy, sectoral plans, programs and action plans based upon international best practices, with the aim of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of current practices in trade logistics and trade facilitation in Ecuador. EC-T1173 Strategy to Strengthen Trade Logistics and Trade Facilitation The objective of this project is to support the National Council for the Reactivation of Production and Competitiveness (CNPC), in the development of a national policy, sectoral plans, programs and action plans based upon international best practices, with the aim of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of current practices in trade logistics and trade facilitation in Ecuador. Technical Cooperation Ecuador TRADE 21-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1097 The overall objective is to support complementary studies for the realization of the feasibility study and preparation of the rehabilitation program of the hydroelectric center Peligre that forms part of the working program for the loan operation that will finance the rehabilitation works, operation HA-L1032. HA-T1097 Support for CHPs Rehabilitation The overall objective is to support complementary studies for the realization of the feasibility study and preparation of the rehabilitation program of the hydroelectric center Peligre that forms part of the working program for the loan operation that will finance the rehabilitation works, operation HA-L1032. Technical Cooperation Haiti ENERGY 21-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1045 The project aims to transfer knowledge and lessons learned from the development and management of the Chilean Tramite Facil portal to the Presidential Office of Information Technologies and Communication (OPTIC), which intends to develop a similar portal to serve citizens. DR-T1045 Transfer of Best Practices: Portal Trámite Fácil The project aims to transfer knowledge and lessons learned from the development and management of the Chilean Tramite Facil portal to the Presidential Office of Information Technologies and Communication (OPTIC), which intends to develop a similar portal to serve citizens. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1570 The general objective of this Project is to contribute to poverty and inequality reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean by promoting inclusive market-based business models with private companies to bring the benefits of economic and social development to the majority of the population. RG-T1570 Generating Business Opportunities: Developing Business Approaches The general objective of this Project is to contribute to poverty and inequality reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean by promoting inclusive market-based business models with private companies to bring the benefits of economic and social development to the majority of the population. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1043 N/A RG-X1043 Lessons for LAC on Experience of Korea in Public Sector Planning and Budgeting N/A Technical Cooperation Regional 19-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1118 To contribute to the strengthening of democratic processes in El Salvador, through greater and more effective participation of women in electoral processes in space and decision-making. Specifically: i) contribute to more effective participation of women candidates for the Legislature and mayor ships in the elections of 2009, providing the basic tools needed to make a successful political campaign ii) strengthen the incidence of women parliamentarians and management representatives, giving them tools to strengthen their capacity to manage the political dimension in complex environments, and iii) strengthen women's associations for Democracy and equity in El Salvador to conduct their work in proper form and with the greatest impact. ES-T1118 Training of Women Political Leaders To contribute to the strengthening of democratic processes in El Salvador, through greater and more effective participation of women in electoral processes in space and decision-making. Specifically: i) contribute to more effective participation of women candidates for the Legislature and mayor ships in the elections of 2009, providing the basic tools needed to make a successful political campaign ii) strengthen the incidence of women parliamentarians and management representatives, giving them tools to strengthen their capacity to manage the political dimension in complex environments, and iii) strengthen women's associations for Democracy and equity in El Salvador to conduct their work in proper form and with the greatest impact. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1044 The general objective of this project is twofold: It seeks to explain the political economy that causes and reproduces the low quality of public policies on the topic of with people living with disabilities in Argentina and based on this understanding of the causal factors, advance in the creation of a proposal for the redefinition of the normative and political-institutional system that promotes the inclusion and equal opportunities for people living with disabilities in Argentina AR-T1044 Analysis of Policies for the Inclusion of People Living with Disabilities The general objective of this project is twofold: It seeks to explain the political economy that causes and reproduces the low quality of public policies on the topic of with people living with disabilities in Argentina and based on this understanding of the causal factors, advance in the creation of a proposal for the redefinition of the normative and political-institutional system that promotes the inclusion and equal opportunities for people living with disabilities in Argentina Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1115 The objective of the TC is support the preparation of the project Puerto Cortes (HO-L1037). HO-T1115 Support for Puerto Cortés Project Preparation The objective of the TC is support the preparation of the project Puerto Cortes (HO-L1037). Technical Cooperation Honduras TRANSPORT 15-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1110 It will foster the "environmentalization" of the Program as a whole, identifying oportunities in which environmental atributes contribute to the definition sustainable development alternatives in the interior of the State and their respective policies, programs and projects. BR-T1110 Strategic Environmental Assessment: Regional Urban Development Program - Ceará It will foster the "environmentalization" of the Program as a whole, identifying oportunities in which environmental atributes contribute to the definition sustainable development alternatives in the interior of the State and their respective policies, programs and projects. Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 13-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1051 The objective of this technical cooperation is to contribute to the development of a systemic, profound and integral study on the causes and motivations of informality in Argentina and its consequences on the national economy. AR-T1051 Program on Informality in Argentina The objective of this technical cooperation is to contribute to the development of a systemic, profound and integral study on the causes and motivations of informality in Argentina and its consequences on the national economy. Technical Cooperation Argentina FINANCIAL MARKETS 11-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-X1007 The general objective of the credit line is to help boost the country's competitiveness and to increase the economic and social integration of its inhabitants. The credit line will cover all of MOPT's activities in the subsectors under its responsibility. CR-X1007 Transport Infrastructure Program The general objective of the credit line is to help boost the country's competitiveness and to increase the economic and social integration of its inhabitants. The credit line will cover all of MOPT's activities in the subsectors under its responsibility. Container Costa Rica TRANSPORT 09-Aug-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1099 EN HO-T1099 Program for Support the Preparation of the Integ. Social Safety Network Program EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1556 The objective of this operation is to increase the volume of Bank investment in EE within the private sector consistent with its core mission of poverty reduction and sustainable economic growth. RG-T1556 Fostering Energy Efficiency within the Private Sector in LAC The objective of this operation is to increase the volume of Bank investment in EE within the private sector consistent with its core mission of poverty reduction and sustainable economic growth. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 08-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1565 The general objective of the technical cooperation is to develop a strategy for improved logistics in LAC that will ease trade operations, thus contributing to the economic growth and improved living conditions in the region. RG-T1565 Support for Logistics Strategy in LAC The general objective of the technical cooperation is to develop a strategy for improved logistics in LAC that will ease trade operations, thus contributing to the economic growth and improved living conditions in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 07-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1582 The objective of this project is to transform into knowledge the large amount of information collected throughout the pipeline of the "Innovation for Inclusive Development" call for proposals. RG-T1582 Innovative Solutions for the Inclusion of the Majority The objective of this project is to transform into knowledge the large amount of information collected throughout the pipeline of the "Innovation for Inclusive Development" call for proposals. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1013 To increase productive chains competitiveness in the Provinces that are part of the Argentinean NOA-NEA (Norte Grande Region), through the establishment of an institutional mechanism which supports development of these productive chains showing verifiable increases in the competitiveness of the participating companies measured through increases on exports, productivity improvements, increases in dynamic market sales, etc. The purpose consists of implementing a Program that will include components which will support development, with efficient and transparent procedures, promoting associated work between companies, generally through promoter entities present in the nucleuses and/or circuits of economic activity within the region. AR-L1013 Norte Grande Competitiveness Program To increase productive chains competitiveness in the Provinces that are part of the Argentinean NOA-NEA (Norte Grande Region), through the establishment of an institutional mechanism which supports development of these productive chains showing verifiable increases in the competitiveness of the participating companies measured through increases on exports, productivity improvements, increases in dynamic market sales, etc. The purpose consists of implementing a Program that will include components which will support development, with efficient and transparent procedures, promoting associated work between companies, generally through promoter entities present in the nucleuses and/or circuits of economic activity within the region. Loan Operation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1162 The main objectives of the Program are to: (i) enhance the outreach and capacity of rail transportation systems, provided by CPTM; (ii) increase the levels of mobility among low income groups; and (iii) improve connectivity, rationality, security and commodity of public urban transportation within the metropolitan region of Sao Paulo. BR-L1162 Sao Paulo Metropolitan Transportation Investment Program The main objectives of the Program are to: (i) enhance the outreach and capacity of rail transportation systems, provided by CPTM; (ii) increase the levels of mobility among low income groups; and (iii) improve connectivity, rationality, security and commodity of public urban transportation within the metropolitan region of Sao Paulo. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 06-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1164 To support the solution of environmental, urban and social problems that affect the city of Manaus, particularly the residents of the areas adjacent to the Igarapés Educandos/Quarenta and São Raimundo, by providing better living conditions and quality of life in general. The specific objectives are: (i) improve the environmental and health conditions in the areas of the Program's intervention through the rehabilitation and/or implementation of drainage systems, water supply, solid waste collection and disposal and environmental rehabilitation in the upper parts of the Igarapes watersheds; (ii) improve the housing conditions in the area of the Program's intervention through urban planning, land tenure regulation, adequate housing, implementation of recreational areas and conducting environmental and sanitary education campaigns; (iii) improvement of the Program's operative and management capacity through institutional strengthening and community participation. BR-L1164 Social and Environmental Program for the Manaus' Igarapés - PROSAMIM II To support the solution of environmental, urban and social problems that affect the city of Manaus, particularly the residents of the areas adjacent to the Igarapés Educandos/Quarenta and São Raimundo, by providing better living conditions and quality of life in general. The specific objectives are: (i) improve the environmental and health conditions in the areas of the Program's intervention through the rehabilitation and/or implementation of drainage systems, water supply, solid waste collection and disposal and environmental rehabilitation in the upper parts of the Igarapes watersheds; (ii) improve the housing conditions in the area of the Program's intervention through urban planning, land tenure regulation, adequate housing, implementation of recreational areas and conducting environmental and sanitary education campaigns; (iii) improvement of the Program's operative and management capacity through institutional strengthening and community participation. Loan Operation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 06-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1173 The proposed IDB A/B loan will allow the Company to achieve a debt structure more consistent with its sales and asset growth. The US$120 million financing will refinance debt that will come due in 2008 and 2009, as well as finance a portion of the Company's 2009 working capital needs, making it less dependent on short-term financing. BR-L1173 TECSIS The proposed IDB A/B loan will allow the Company to achieve a debt structure more consistent with its sales and asset growth. The US$120 million financing will refinance debt that will come due in 2008 and 2009, as well as finance a portion of the Company's 2009 working capital needs, making it less dependent on short-term financing. Loan Operation Brazil 06-Aug-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1022 The first specific operation will contribute to the general objective of the Conditional credit line for investment projects (CCLIP) and the content of the National Development Plan (PND) by making sustainable improvements in the level of serviceability of the national highway system (RVN). CR-L1022 First Road Infraestructure Program The first specific operation will contribute to the general objective of the Conditional credit line for investment projects (CCLIP) and the content of the National Development Plan (PND) by making sustainable improvements in the level of serviceability of the national highway system (RVN). Loan Operation Costa Rica TRANSPORT 06-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1047 To determine the feasibility of creating a business incubator for biotechnology firms, considering Costa Rica's assets, capacities and biodiversity. CR-T1047 Incubator for Technology Firms in INBio To determine the feasibility of creating a business incubator for biotechnology firms, considering Costa Rica's assets, capacities and biodiversity. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 06-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1020 The purpose of the project is to contribute to the knowledge of mipyme on how a business should function and the possibility to grow by applying the business model that franchises represent. The purpose of the project is to install a secure, transparent, foreseeable and sustainable commercial franchise system that will favor the expansion of mipyme. DR-M1020 Development of a Franchise Model for the Business Sector The purpose of the project is to contribute to the knowledge of mipyme on how a business should function and the possibility to grow by applying the business model that franchises represent. The purpose of the project is to install a secure, transparent, foreseeable and sustainable commercial franchise system that will favor the expansion of mipyme. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1016 EN HO-M1016 Instituting Family Protocols and Spheres of Governance in Honduran SMEs EN Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1045 The operation will be done in partnership with OMJ and will support a fund that will finance companies focused on products for the BOP population. ME-M1045 Equity Investment in the Ignia Social Investment Fund The operation will be done in partnership with OMJ and will support a fund that will finance companies focused on products for the BOP population. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 06-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-Q0004 The operation will be done in partnership with OMJ and will support a fund that will finance companies focused on products for the BOP population. ME-Q0004 Equity Investment in the Ignia Social Investment Fund The operation will be done in partnership with OMJ and will support a fund that will finance companies focused on products for the BOP population. Equity Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 06-Aug-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1035 The main objective of the proposed training is to strengthen Bank capacity for DRM, in order to improve the effectiveness of the Bank's development assistance in the context of disaster risk. The specific objectives of the TC is to develop a series of five (5) course modules designed to: (a) Enhance knowledge and skills among technical staff in the application of Bank guidelines for the routine incorporation of DRM in (i) country programming and country strategy preparation, (ii) project preparation and execution; and (iii) post-disaster response; and (b) Increase awareness among Bank staff of the Bank's DRM agenda RG-X1035 Disaster Risk Management Training for IDB Staff - Phase 1 (development of traini The main objective of the proposed training is to strengthen Bank capacity for DRM, in order to improve the effectiveness of the Bank's development assistance in the context of disaster risk. The specific objectives of the TC is to develop a series of five (5) course modules designed to: (a) Enhance knowledge and skills among technical staff in the application of Bank guidelines for the routine incorporation of DRM in (i) country programming and country strategy preparation, (ii) project preparation and execution; and (iii) post-disaster response; and (b) Increase awareness among Bank staff of the Bank's DRM agenda Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 06-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1027 EN UR-M1027 Development and Establishment of Governance Structure in Family Business EN Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1030 The general objective of the project is to contribute to the socioeconomic revitalization of the neighborhood of Goes by modernizing the Montevideo Agricultural Market (MAM). The specific objective is to develop a competitive retail business model for the MAM that will make it operationally and functionally viable and will strengthen and promote business enterprises. UR-M1030 Montevideo Agricultural Market as Key to Socioeconomic Revitalization of Goes The general objective of the project is to contribute to the socioeconomic revitalization of the neighborhood of Goes by modernizing the Montevideo Agricultural Market (MAM). The specific objective is to develop a competitive retail business model for the MAM that will make it operationally and functionally viable and will strengthen and promote business enterprises. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1096 EN BO-T1096 CT/INTRA Bolivia/Brasil - Work Ministry EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 01-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1045 EN CO-M1045 Strengthening and Formalization of Small Businesses of Corn and Milk EN Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Aug-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1543 2.1 The objective of this operation is to work in coordination with the National Statistical Office (NSO) of the countries in the Region to improve the quality of their data on informal workers. It would focus on expanding the coverage of their data collection efforts by developing/fine-tuning instruments that allow them to provide a better picture of the informal sector of the economy. 2.2 The activities of the project would focus in three main areas: i) improvement of data collection instruments and processes (mainly household surveys); ii) widen data collection efforts to include micro enterprises and the informal sector; and, iii) comparative economic analysis of existing and new information. RG-T1543 Informality, Productivity and Poverty 2.1 The objective of this operation is to work in coordination with the National Statistical Office (NSO) of the countries in the Region to improve the quality of their data on informal workers. It would focus on expanding the coverage of their data collection efforts by developing/fine-tuning instruments that allow them to provide a better picture of the informal sector of the economy. 2.2 The activities of the project would focus in three main areas: i) improvement of data collection instruments and processes (mainly household surveys); ii) widen data collection efforts to include micro enterprises and the informal sector; and, iii) comparative economic analysis of existing and new information. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1059 To provide technical assistance and technical feasibility studies to the Bank and to the Sao J. do Meriti, Santa Maria, Brarra Mansa, Alvorada and Colombo municipalities, to support the preparation of their municipal development projects. BR-T1059 Project Design Support for Brazilian Municipalities To provide technical assistance and technical feasibility studies to the Bank and to the Sao J. do Meriti, Santa Maria, Brarra Mansa, Alvorada and Colombo municipalities, to support the preparation of their municipal development projects. Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 30-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1025 The general objective of the project is to enhance the competitiveness of the Rapanui community's business sector. The specific objective is to develop local capacity for the management and promotion of private sector development projects, preparing the Rapanui to assume the new responsibilities acquired as a result of amendments to the Chilean Constitution. To this end, work will focus on executing projects to complement efforts in two areas: (i) joint public-private sector projects; and (ii) business sector initiatives based on business partnerships. CH-M1025 Development of Local Capacity to Promote Competitiveness on Easter Island The general objective of the project is to enhance the competitiveness of the Rapanui community's business sector. The specific objective is to develop local capacity for the management and promotion of private sector development projects, preparing the Rapanui to assume the new responsibilities acquired as a result of amendments to the Chilean Constitution. To this end, work will focus on executing projects to complement efforts in two areas: (i) joint public-private sector projects; and (ii) business sector initiatives based on business partnerships. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1040 The end of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the agricultural sector in Ecuador, improving living conditions and working families who depend directly on the planting, cultivation and marketing of mangoes for export. The specific objectives of the project are: (i) Increase Ecuadorian mango exports to the markets of USA And the EU through the implementation of a program of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) which allows standardize the quality of the fruit; (ii) Strengthening the chain of productive agricultural sector through the training of managers and staff of the estates that would improve the competitiveness of the sector and working conditions of staff; (iii) Achieve differentiation, and increase the competitiveness of the Ecuadorian mango in destination markets through the implementation of an export brand, identifying the product by its origin and quality; (iv) Reduce the negative impact to the environment and the people in the mango is cultivated through the implementation of practices friendly and respectful of the environment that will enable the sustainability of crops ensuring jobs for the staff who depend on mangoes for their livelihood. EC-M1040 Implementation of Program of Good Agricultural Practices The end of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the agricultural sector in Ecuador, improving living conditions and working families who depend directly on the planting, cultivation and marketing of mangoes for export. The specific objectives of the project are: (i) Increase Ecuadorian mango exports to the markets of USA And the EU through the implementation of a program of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) which allows standardize the quality of the fruit; (ii) Strengthening the chain of productive agricultural sector through the training of managers and staff of the estates that would improve the competitiveness of the sector and working conditions of staff; (iii) Achieve differentiation, and increase the competitiveness of the Ecuadorian mango in destination markets through the implementation of an export brand, identifying the product by its origin and quality; (iv) Reduce the negative impact to the environment and the people in the mango is cultivated through the implementation of practices friendly and respectful of the environment that will enable the sustainability of crops ensuring jobs for the staff who depend on mangoes for their livelihood. Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1041 The end of the project is to support the improvement of productive rural communities in the canton Gonzanamá in the province of Loja through institutional strengthening of the Foundation Mendieta Munoz. The purpose of the project is to support the production and marketing of families in rural communities through the establishment of productive projects in canton Gonzanamá, For this project will include the following components: (i) Identification, selection and training partner families on the benefits of improved production processes; (ii) Improving and implementing processes for families partner of the Project on Gonzanamá Canton; (iii) Institutional strengthening of the Foundation Mendieta Muñoz;(iv) Dissemination of results EC-M1041 Support the Producction and Intervention of Rural Communities The end of the project is to support the improvement of productive rural communities in the canton Gonzanamá in the province of Loja through institutional strengthening of the Foundation Mendieta Munoz. The purpose of the project is to support the production and marketing of families in rural communities through the establishment of productive projects in canton Gonzanamá, For this project will include the following components: (i) Identification, selection and training partner families on the benefits of improved production processes; (ii) Improving and implementing processes for families partner of the Project on Gonzanamá Canton; (iii) Institutional strengthening of the Foundation Mendieta Muñoz;(iv) Dissemination of results Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1042 The end of this project is to promote sustainable socio-economic development for rural communities in the parish of St. Simon through mejoraramiento of productive capacities and marketing of small producers of this parish. The purpose is the development of a pilot model of management and business for the farm that will generate a comprehensive management scheme innovative and integral to link producers in the area with production schemes, commercial lending and modern vegetables, cereals, animal minors and dairy derivatives. Component 1. 1. Development of business and management model for the pilot Integrated Farm Component 2. 2. Generation of Capacity for the improvement of production, technology and quality agriculture Component 3. 3.Support for the marketing and access to new markets Component 4: 4. Systematization EC-M1042 Development of a Pilot Model of Management and Business of Bolivar's Province The end of this project is to promote sustainable socio-economic development for rural communities in the parish of St. Simon through mejoraramiento of productive capacities and marketing of small producers of this parish. The purpose is the development of a pilot model of management and business for the farm that will generate a comprehensive management scheme innovative and integral to link producers in the area with production schemes, commercial lending and modern vegetables, cereals, animal minors and dairy derivatives. Component 1. 1. Development of business and management model for the pilot Integrated Farm Component 2. 2. Generation of Capacity for the improvement of production, technology and quality agriculture Component 3. 3.Support for the marketing and access to new markets Component 4: 4. Systematization Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1043 The goal of this project is to build a sustainable economic initiative to address the development needs of nationality Ecuadorian Achuar (NAE). EC-M1043 Ecotourism Development in the Region of the Achuar Nationality's of Ecuador The goal of this project is to build a sustainable economic initiative to address the development needs of nationality Ecuadorian Achuar (NAE). Technical Cooperation Ecuador SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 30-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1021 General: Support to al least three (3) groups of 150 small specialty coffee producers to commercialize in the international Fair Trade markets. Specific: a) Organize three new Fair-Trade groups of producers and incorporate them to PROEXCAFE; b) Certify the three new groups as Fair Trade coffee producers; c) Increase their productivity; d) Improve the groups' skill in the complete business cycle: entrepreneurial development, coffee processing, coffee quality standards and marketing & commercialization of the product, taking advantage of PROEXCAFE's trading contacts. ES-M1021 Support for Small Producers for Commercialization of Specialty Coffes-Fair Trade General: Support to al least three (3) groups of 150 small specialty coffee producers to commercialize in the international Fair Trade markets. Specific: a) Organize three new Fair-Trade groups of producers and incorporate them to PROEXCAFE; b) Certify the three new groups as Fair Trade coffee producers; c) Increase their productivity; d) Improve the groups' skill in the complete business cycle: entrepreneurial development, coffee processing, coffee quality standards and marketing & commercialization of the product, taking advantage of PROEXCAFE's trading contacts. Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1123 EN GU-T1123 Support the Competitiveness of Natural Resources of the Government of Guatemala EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 30-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1359 Improve the quality of secondary education in mathematics in the region through the application of technology enhanced learning activities. More specifically, this operation will provide new mechanisms for improving efficiency in the teaching-learning process in the short-term, producing a more sustained pipeline of students interested in pursuing scientific disciplines at the university level over the medium term and, in the longer term, better placing the region to compete in an ever globalized world. RS-T1359 Cognitive Tutoring Systems for Secondary Education in Latin America Improve the quality of secondary education in mathematics in the region through the application of technology enhanced learning activities. More specifically, this operation will provide new mechanisms for improving efficiency in the teaching-learning process in the short-term, producing a more sustained pipeline of students interested in pursuing scientific disciplines at the university level over the medium term and, in the longer term, better placing the region to compete in an ever globalized world. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 30-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1030 To contribute to mobilize the science, technology and innovation potential of the Borrower to strengthen the productive competitiveness, mainly of the small and medium companies (SME), and to improve the capacity of scientific and technological development of Uruguayan researchers and scientists. UR-L1030 Technology Development Program II To contribute to mobilize the science, technology and innovation potential of the Borrower to strengthen the productive competitiveness, mainly of the small and medium companies (SME), and to improve the capacity of scientific and technological development of Uruguayan researchers and scientists. Loan Operation Uruguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 30-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1047 The general objective is to help the Mexican State of Guanajuato become more competitive, by promoting the expansion and improvement of public services and infrastructure through the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The purpose of the program is to strengthen its legal and institutional capacity, so that it can apply harmonized PPP models, thereby increasing private participation in the expansion and operation of infrastructure and public services at the local level. The project is part of the Program to Promote Public Private Partnerships in Mexican States (PIAPPEM) ATN/MT-10287-ME. ME-M1047 State of Guanajuato: Promotion of Public-Private Partnerships (PIAPPEM) The general objective is to help the Mexican State of Guanajuato become more competitive, by promoting the expansion and improvement of public services and infrastructure through the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The purpose of the program is to strengthen its legal and institutional capacity, so that it can apply harmonized PPP models, thereby increasing private participation in the expansion and operation of infrastructure and public services at the local level. The project is part of the Program to Promote Public Private Partnerships in Mexican States (PIAPPEM) ATN/MT-10287-ME. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-L1009 1. Strengthen the capacity of the Barbados Statistical Service (BSS) to: (i) produce reliable and timely economic data intended to improve the economic policy making process, and for public information; (ii) produce reliable and timely social data to improve the social policy making process, and for public information. 2. Modernize the information infrastructure of the BSS. BA-L1009 Modernization of the Barbados Statistical Service 1. Strengthen the capacity of the Barbados Statistical Service (BSS) to: (i) produce reliable and timely economic data intended to improve the economic policy making process, and for public information; (ii) produce reliable and timely social data to improve the social policy making process, and for public information. 2. Modernize the information infrastructure of the BSS. Loan Operation Barbados REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1041 To increase its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to develop its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. The incorporation of Banco Industrial into the TFFP will constitute the first step towards the establishment of a solid business relationship that could yield significant business opportunities in the context of the NSG mandate. GU-L1041 Banco Industrial - TFFP To increase its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to develop its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. The incorporation of Banco Industrial into the TFFP will constitute the first step towards the establishment of a solid business relationship that could yield significant business opportunities in the context of the NSG mandate. Loan Operation Guatemala TRADE 28-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1015 The general objective of the operation is to allow the reopening of fresh fruits exports (especially mango) and prices increase, and in turn improve the income of the economic agents involved in the whole supply chain. The specific objective is to establish the compliance of the Haitian fresh fruits supply chain with international phytosanitary standards and improve quality. The projects contents three components: HA-M1015 Support for Export Quality Fruits The general objective of the operation is to allow the reopening of fresh fruits exports (especially mango) and prices increase, and in turn improve the income of the economic agents involved in the whole supply chain. The specific objective is to establish the compliance of the Haitian fresh fruits supply chain with international phytosanitary standards and improve quality. The projects contents three components: Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 25-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1586 The overall objective is to strengthen the analytical capacity of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) governments to assess the social costs and benefits of global rising food prices. The specific objectives are to: (i) identify key LAC countries that will be the most affected by the increase in food prices in terms of poverty; and (ii) develop a country specific tool that would guide governments' officials in the identification of appropriate policy interventions targeted towards consumption, income or prices. RG-T1586 Assessment of the Poverty Implications of Rising Global Food Prices The overall objective is to strengthen the analytical capacity of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) governments to assess the social costs and benefits of global rising food prices. The specific objectives are to: (i) identify key LAC countries that will be the most affected by the increase in food prices in terms of poverty; and (ii) develop a country specific tool that would guide governments' officials in the identification of appropriate policy interventions targeted towards consumption, income or prices. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 25-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1117 EN GU-T1117 Support for the institutional strengthening of RENAP EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1080 Transfer to Paraguay the experience accumulated in Peru as well as in Boliviaabout management of rural roads maintenance and microenterprises of road maintenance. PR-T1080 Exchange of Rural Road Maintenance Management Experiences Transfer to Paraguay the experience accumulated in Peru as well as in Boliviaabout management of rural roads maintenance and microenterprises of road maintenance. Technical Cooperation Paraguay TRANSPORT 24-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1256 EN RS-T1256 Strengthening Capacity Building in the Application of Environmental Safeguards EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1027 The general objective is to promote opportunities of employment for young socially excluded people contributing to their social inclusion. The end is to consolidate a model of employment in enterprises allied and opportunities of entrepreneurship for these excluded young people. AR-M1027 Productive Development for Young People Socially Excluded from Employment The general objective is to promote opportunities of employment for young socially excluded people contributing to their social inclusion. The end is to consolidate a model of employment in enterprises allied and opportunities of entrepreneurship for these excluded young people. Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1107 The operation has the following main objectives: (i) further improve the competitiveness of the sugar and ethanol industry in Brazil by having a low-cost vertically-integrated facility (i.e., fully mechanized harvesting system, lowest cost renewable electricity, and lower land costs) in a region that concentrates more than 80% of Brazil's sugar and ethanol industry (Center South), as well as, satisfying part of the growing domestic and international demand of ethanol; (ii) create significant impact on the regional economy, by contributing to the creation of business and technological clustering; (iii) generate direct and indirect jobs (during construction and operation); and (iv) increase the contribution of bioenergy in the national energy matrix (i.e., with 56 MW of biomass-based renewable energy). BR-L1107 Ituiutaba Bioenergy Project The operation has the following main objectives: (i) further improve the competitiveness of the sugar and ethanol industry in Brazil by having a low-cost vertically-integrated facility (i.e., fully mechanized harvesting system, lowest cost renewable electricity, and lower land costs) in a region that concentrates more than 80% of Brazil's sugar and ethanol industry (Center South), as well as, satisfying part of the growing domestic and international demand of ethanol; (ii) create significant impact on the regional economy, by contributing to the creation of business and technological clustering; (iii) generate direct and indirect jobs (during construction and operation); and (iv) increase the contribution of bioenergy in the national energy matrix (i.e., with 56 MW of biomass-based renewable energy). Loan Operation Brazil 23-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1108 The operation has the following main objectives: (i) further improve the competitiveness of the sugar and ethanol industry in Brazil by having a low-cost vertically-integrated facility (i.e., fully mechanized harvesting system, lowest cost renewable electricity, and lower land costs) in a region that concentrates more than 80% of Brazil's sugar and ethanol industry (Center South), as well as, satisfying part of the growing domestic and international demand of ethanol; (ii) create significant impact on the regional economy, by contributing to the creation of business and technological clustering; (iii) generate direct and indirect jobs (during construction and operation); and (iv) increase the contribution of bioenergy in the national energy matrix (i.e., with 56 MW of biomass-based renewable energy). BR-L1108 Campina Verde Bioenergy Project The operation has the following main objectives: (i) further improve the competitiveness of the sugar and ethanol industry in Brazil by having a low-cost vertically-integrated facility (i.e., fully mechanized harvesting system, lowest cost renewable electricity, and lower land costs) in a region that concentrates more than 80% of Brazil's sugar and ethanol industry (Center South), as well as, satisfying part of the growing domestic and international demand of ethanol; (ii) create significant impact on the regional economy, by contributing to the creation of business and technological clustering; (iii) generate direct and indirect jobs (during construction and operation); and (iv) increase the contribution of bioenergy in the national energy matrix (i.e., with 56 MW of biomass-based renewable energy). Loan Operation Brazil 23-Jul-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1170 The operation has the following main objectives: (i) further improve the competitiveness of the sugar and ethanol industry in Brazil by having a low-cost vertically-integrated facility (i.e., fully mechanized harvesting system, lowest cost renewable electricity, and lower land costs) in a region that concentrates more than 80% of Brazil's sugar and ethanol industry (Center South), as well as, satisfying part of the growing domestic and international demand of ethanol; (ii) create significant impact on the regional economy, by contributing to the creation of business and technological clustering; (iii) generate direct and indirect jobs (during construction and operation); and (iv) increase the contribution of bioenergy in the national energy matrix (i.e., with 56 MW of biomass-based renewable energy). BR-L1170 Itumbiara Bioenergy Project The operation has the following main objectives: (i) further improve the competitiveness of the sugar and ethanol industry in Brazil by having a low-cost vertically-integrated facility (i.e., fully mechanized harvesting system, lowest cost renewable electricity, and lower land costs) in a region that concentrates more than 80% of Brazil's sugar and ethanol industry (Center South), as well as, satisfying part of the growing domestic and international demand of ethanol; (ii) create significant impact on the regional economy, by contributing to the creation of business and technological clustering; (iii) generate direct and indirect jobs (during construction and operation); and (iv) increase the contribution of bioenergy in the national energy matrix (i.e., with 56 MW of biomass-based renewable energy). Loan Operation Brazil 23-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1049 The general objective of the project is to further the socioeconomic progress of the city of Cali by promoting cultural industries and positioning them as a new source of development and opportunities. The specific objective is to create a permanent institutional public/private management framework to foster the creation and growth of cultural enterprises and institutions in Cali. CO-M1049 Cultural Industries as an Engine of Socioeconomic Development for Cali The general objective of the project is to further the socioeconomic progress of the city of Cali by promoting cultural industries and positioning them as a new source of development and opportunities. The specific objective is to create a permanent institutional public/private management framework to foster the creation and growth of cultural enterprises and institutions in Cali. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1013 Support the development of the entrepreneurship culture and their dynamic increase. PN-M1013 Support for Dynamic Business Ventures Support the development of the entrepreneurship culture and their dynamic increase. Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-Q0001 Support the development of the entrepreneurship culture and their dynamic increase. PN-Q0001 Support for Dynamic Business Ventures Support the development of the entrepreneurship culture and their dynamic increase. Equity Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Jul-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1131 The finality of the project is to improve the income and employment levels of the population of less resources. The purpose is to foster the implementation of inclusive business by the private sector through the incorporation of this population in their value chain as providers, employees, distributors, clients or partners. RG-M1131 Inclusive Business Development at the Base of the Economic Pyramid The finality of the project is to improve the income and employment levels of the population of less resources. The purpose is to foster the implementation of inclusive business by the private sector through the incorporation of this population in their value chain as providers, employees, distributors, clients or partners. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1044 The Regional Competitiveness Mission has identified that one of the most relevant variables that should be taken care of, with the objective of increasing productivity, is the formalization of firms. National statistics had shown that while the percentage of productivity in informality is 6%, in the formalized environment reaches a 41%, indicating that low productivity concentrates, in a high percentage, in an informal environment. As an answer to this issue, CONFECÁMARAS has adopted a strategy of formalization across the nation in order to be able to increase productivity. Following this guideline, the "Cámara de Comercio del Cauca" has incorporated in its objectives the development of a formalization strategy that should be linked with the decentralized program that is running through the "Centro de Atención Empresarial" and the RUE. The "Cámara de Comercio" has the objective of working the informal businesses that are located in the Popayán Municipality by developing a series of activities that should encourage them to formalize their business and demystified the benefits of working in an informal environment. General Objective: Promote competitiveness in the entrepreneurial sector of the Popayán Municipality through the formalization and strengthening of business that are operating in the informal economy Specific Objectives: Identify and characterize the informal businesses that are located in the Popayán Municipality Increase the number of formal business Promote the culture of formality in the Cauca Department and the creation of new businesses Help the new formalized business to stay in business by providing them technical assistance and training. Fight against disloyal competitiveness generated by the presence of informal business Components and Activities Component 1: Identification of beneficiaries (businesses) Strategy design Field work Systematization and analysis of information Component 2: Public and private institutional support in order to facilitate the business legalization Consultancy and technical assistance provided to beneficiaries Divulge the complete formalization procedure Legal consultancy Inscription and commercial license of an individual, legal person and commercial business Component 3: Consultancy and entrepreneurial training for businesses owners Development of theoretical and practical entrepreneurial training syllabus Entrepreneurial consultancy Beneficiaries 500 business owners and their employees Expected Results A document that will identify and characterize the informal economic units in the Popayán Municipality At least two strategic alliances will be conformed with public or private entities that will be interested on promoting informality At the end of the project, 500 informal businesses are registered in the "Cámara de Comercio de Cauca" At the end of the project, the number of registers in the "Cámara de Comercio de Cauca" will register an increase of 15% At the end of the project 500 people (who work in the legalized businesses) have received training in entrepreneurial topics. CO-M1044 Entrepreneurial Strengthening and Formalization to 500 Informal Businesses The Regional Competitiveness Mission has identified that one of the most relevant variables that should be taken care of, with the objective of increasing productivity, is the formalization of firms. National statistics had shown that while the percentage of productivity in informality is 6%, in the formalized environment reaches a 41%, indicating that low productivity concentrates, in a high percentage, in an informal environment. As an answer to this issue, CONFECÁMARAS has adopted a strategy of formalization across the nation in order to be able to increase productivity. Following this guideline, the "Cámara de Comercio del Cauca" has incorporated in its objectives the development of a formalization strategy that should be linked with the decentralized program that is running through the "Centro de Atención Empresarial" and the RUE. The "Cámara de Comercio" has the objective of working the informal businesses that are located in the Popayán Municipality by developing a series of activities that should encourage them to formalize their business and demystified the benefits of working in an informal environment. General Objective: Promote competitiveness in the entrepreneurial sector of the Popayán Municipality through the formalization and strengthening of business that are operating in the informal economy Specific Objectives: Identify and characterize the informal businesses that are located in the Popayán Municipality Increase the number of formal business Promote the culture of formality in the Cauca Department and the creation of new businesses Help the new formalized business to stay in business by providing them technical assistance and training. Fight against disloyal competitiveness generated by the presence of informal business Components and Activities Component 1: Identification of beneficiaries (businesses) Strategy design Field work Systematization and analysis of information Component 2: Public and private institutional support in order to facilitate the business legalization Consultancy and technical assistance provided to beneficiaries Divulge the complete formalization procedure Legal consultancy Inscription and commercial license of an individual, legal person and commercial business Component 3: Consultancy and entrepreneurial training for businesses owners Development of theoretical and practical entrepreneurial training syllabus Entrepreneurial consultancy Beneficiaries 500 business owners and their employees Expected Results A document that will identify and characterize the informal economic units in the Popayán Municipality At least two strategic alliances will be conformed with public or private entities that will be interested on promoting informality At the end of the project, 500 informal businesses are registered in the "Cámara de Comercio de Cauca" At the end of the project, the number of registers in the "Cámara de Comercio de Cauca" will register an increase of 15% At the end of the project 500 people (who work in the legalized businesses) have received training in entrepreneurial topics. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1048 The main objective of this project is to promote formalization the legal registration of small businesses that are below the poverty line, through public and private agreements, trainings and consultancies. General Objective: Promote formalization and legal registration of small businesses in 23 municipalities of the Oriente Antioqueño region. Specific Objetives: Increase the number of businesses that fulfill legal normativity. romote formalization within commercial businesses that no not have a legal register or had not renewed it. Train the owners of informal businesses in legal aspects, tax laws and commercialization with the objective of promoting regional development and to strength their entrepreneurial skills. Formalization of commercial businesses. Signing of agreements with the municipal administrations with the objective of supporting the businesses formalization. Evaluate and monitor the promotion and formalization processes. Components and Activities. Component 1 Promotion of formalization. Commercial survey. Motivation and sensibilization. Component 2: Formalization. Domiciliary visits. Permanent consultancies. Component 3: Interinstitucional strengthening Motivation to municipalities. Signing of agreements. Component 4: Monitoring and evaluation . Technical committees. Beneficiaries: Businesses located in the Oriente Antioqueño region. Expected Results: Promote businesses formalization CO-M1048 Formalization of Small Businesses in the Oriente Antioqueño Region The main objective of this project is to promote formalization the legal registration of small businesses that are below the poverty line, through public and private agreements, trainings and consultancies. General Objective: Promote formalization and legal registration of small businesses in 23 municipalities of the Oriente Antioqueño region. Specific Objetives: Increase the number of businesses that fulfill legal normativity. romote formalization within commercial businesses that no not have a legal register or had not renewed it. Train the owners of informal businesses in legal aspects, tax laws and commercialization with the objective of promoting regional development and to strength their entrepreneurial skills. Formalization of commercial businesses. Signing of agreements with the municipal administrations with the objective of supporting the businesses formalization. Evaluate and monitor the promotion and formalization processes. Components and Activities. Component 1 Promotion of formalization. Commercial survey. Motivation and sensibilization. Component 2: Formalization. Domiciliary visits. Permanent consultancies. Component 3: Interinstitucional strengthening Motivation to municipalities. Signing of agreements. Component 4: Monitoring and evaluation . Technical committees. Beneficiaries: Businesses located in the Oriente Antioqueño region. Expected Results: Promote businesses formalization Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1053 To improve the public administration of Paraguay thru the support of specialization of public servants in priority areas of the public sector PR-T1053 Program of Specialization for Public Servants To improve the public administration of Paraguay thru the support of specialization of public servants in priority areas of the public sector Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1041 This TC objective is to support Buenos Aires city effort to modernize the mass transit services it provides, in order to improve the mobility problem it faces. In order to achieve this objective, this TC will contribute with the strategy of expanding the subway network through the financing of technical studies that will identify those priority activities ending in an implementation plan for this expansion. AR-T1041 Support to the Expansion Program of the Buenos Aires Subway Network This TC objective is to support Buenos Aires city effort to modernize the mass transit services it provides, in order to improve the mobility problem it faces. In order to achieve this objective, this TC will contribute with the strategy of expanding the subway network through the financing of technical studies that will identify those priority activities ending in an implementation plan for this expansion. Technical Cooperation Argentina 21-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1153 EN PE-T1153 Review of Consolidated Supervision Frameworks in Colombia and Mexico EN Technical Cooperation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 21-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1343 EN RG-T1343 Regional Electric Market Consolidation in CA EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 21-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1569 Throughout 2008 SECCI will be bringing top professionals corresponding to the four pillars of SECCI, whom will be integrated into the various INE divisions, and who will be involved with SECCI activities. The selected Professional is expected to contribute to the operational aspects of the carbon finance activities of SECCI with a particular emphasis in Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) under the UNFCCC definition, in the context of the Kyoto Protocol and the voluntary markets where LULUCF activities are considered given that they affect changes in carbon stocks between the carbon pools of the terrestrial ecosystem and between the terrestrial ecosystem and the atmosphere. The person will bring technical expertise in the area of forestry, land change uses to the mitigation to climate change component of SECCI. RG-T1569 Trust Fund Appointee Program Throughout 2008 SECCI will be bringing top professionals corresponding to the four pillars of SECCI, whom will be integrated into the various INE divisions, and who will be involved with SECCI activities. The selected Professional is expected to contribute to the operational aspects of the carbon finance activities of SECCI with a particular emphasis in Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) under the UNFCCC definition, in the context of the Kyoto Protocol and the voluntary markets where LULUCF activities are considered given that they affect changes in carbon stocks between the carbon pools of the terrestrial ecosystem and between the terrestrial ecosystem and the atmosphere. The person will bring technical expertise in the area of forestry, land change uses to the mitigation to climate change component of SECCI. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 17-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1107 EN CO-T1107 Strengthening the General Budget of the Nation for Development Effectiveness II EN Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1046 The general objective is to help the Mexican State of Yucatan become more competitive, by promoting the expansion and improvement of public services and infrastructure through the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The purpose of the program is to strengthen its legal and institutional capacity, so that it can apply harmonized PPP models, thereby increasing private participation in the expansion and operation of infrastructure and public services at the local level. The project is part of the Program to Promote Public Private Partnerships in Mexican States (PIAPPEM) ATN/MT-10287-ME. ME-M1046 State of Yucatan: Promoting Public-Private Partnerships The general objective is to help the Mexican State of Yucatan become more competitive, by promoting the expansion and improvement of public services and infrastructure through the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The purpose of the program is to strengthen its legal and institutional capacity, so that it can apply harmonized PPP models, thereby increasing private participation in the expansion and operation of infrastructure and public services at the local level. The project is part of the Program to Promote Public Private Partnerships in Mexican States (PIAPPEM) ATN/MT-10287-ME. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1077 The objective of this TC is to increase financing from commercial banking to sustainable forest businesses, particularly to natural forests and plantations. PR-T1077 Mobilizing Banking System to Finance Forest-based Businesses The objective of this TC is to increase financing from commercial banking to sustainable forest businesses, particularly to natural forests and plantations. Technical Cooperation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1049 General Objetive. Increase the social inclusion of the disabled population or those with special needs in Buenos Aires and improve their living conditions. Furthermore, give them the same opportunities to enjoy an adequate social, working, and cultural life as the rest of the citizens. Specific Objectives. Design and carry out actions to increase or create awareness of the public policies issued by the Government of Buenos Aires (GCBA) regarding the disabled population within the framework presented by the new administration, especially the decentralization plan. AR-T1049 Social Inclusion Program for Disabled Population in Buenos Aires General Objetive. Increase the social inclusion of the disabled population or those with special needs in Buenos Aires and improve their living conditions. Furthermore, give them the same opportunities to enjoy an adequate social, working, and cultural life as the rest of the citizens. Specific Objectives. Design and carry out actions to increase or create awareness of the public policies issued by the Government of Buenos Aires (GCBA) regarding the disabled population within the framework presented by the new administration, especially the decentralization plan. Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1077 The main objective is to help the water authorities at the national level in the formulation of a Program of Energy Efficiency for Water Utilities, based on political and/or regulatory measures that encourage the efficient use and administration of this resource, including the realization of studies of energy efficiency in a representative group of company providers of the services of drinkable water and sanitation basic of the country, with the purpose of reducing its costs of production and contaminant emissions on the basis of the rational use of energy in these companies. CO-T1077 Power Efficiency in Potable Water and Sanitation Companies The main objective is to help the water authorities at the national level in the formulation of a Program of Energy Efficiency for Water Utilities, based on political and/or regulatory measures that encourage the efficient use and administration of this resource, including the realization of studies of energy efficiency in a representative group of company providers of the services of drinkable water and sanitation basic of the country, with the purpose of reducing its costs of production and contaminant emissions on the basis of the rational use of energy in these companies. Technical Cooperation Colombia WATER AND SANITATION 14-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1023 The project's objective is to contribute to the expansion and the strengthening of financial services to small and microenterprises in Guatemala. The purpose is to create an alternative for competitive financial services for the small and microenterprise sector, through the penetration of a successful commercial bank into the small and micro-finance markets. GU-M1023 Expansion of Financial Services for Microenterprises and Small Businesses The project's objective is to contribute to the expansion and the strengthening of financial services to small and microenterprises in Guatemala. The purpose is to create an alternative for competitive financial services for the small and microenterprise sector, through the penetration of a successful commercial bank into the small and micro-finance markets. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Jul-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1045 The main objectives are: 1) To measure accurately and precisely, as well as forecast, the economic impact of the Panama Canal and related activities on the Panamanian economy. 2) To foster the implementation of a process to measure the above mentioned economic impact, by defining what, how, who and when of required information. 3) To measure, estimate and forecast the impacts, taking as a base the Panama Economic impact model and study developed by INTRACORP in2006. 4) To use the results of this study as input for decision making processes, complementing financial planning, pricing policies and marketing efforts, among others. 5) To have a tool to support communications strategy efforts with the different stakeholders. 6) To promote the sustainability of the model by providing in-house capacity for managing, maintaining and updating the model at the CPA. PN-T1045 Impact of Panama Canal on Panama's Economy The main objectives are: 1) To measure accurately and precisely, as well as forecast, the economic impact of the Panama Canal and related activities on the Panamanian economy. 2) To foster the implementation of a process to measure the above mentioned economic impact, by defining what, how, who and when of required information. 3) To measure, estimate and forecast the impacts, taking as a base the Panama Economic impact model and study developed by INTRACORP in2006. 4) To use the results of this study as input for decision making processes, complementing financial planning, pricing policies and marketing efforts, among others. 5) To have a tool to support communications strategy efforts with the different stakeholders. 6) To promote the sustainability of the model by providing in-house capacity for managing, maintaining and updating the model at the CPA. Technical Cooperation Panama TRANSPORT 11-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1073 EN CH-T1073 Following of "Agenda de Probidad de Chile" EN Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1352 The general objective of the project is to provide timely assistance to address trade-related capacity building (TRCB) needs that arise in the course of the ongoing trade agenda of the beneficiary countries of the IDB-Canada Trade Fund from Central America and the Dominican Republic. RG-T1352 Building Trade Capacity in CA and Dominican Republic The general objective of the project is to provide timely assistance to address trade-related capacity building (TRCB) needs that arise in the course of the ongoing trade agenda of the beneficiary countries of the IDB-Canada Trade Fund from Central America and the Dominican Republic. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 10-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1065 Contribute to solving environmental problems that result from the disorganized occupation of the urban space in the river basin of the Estrada Nova. The specific objectives are: (i) to improve the environmental conditions of the river basin through the rehabilitation and placement of drainage systems as well as organization of land occupation and environmental protection of the most vulnerable areas; (ii) to improve the conditions of life of the resident population in the zone, through urban ordering, adequate urban infrastructure, regularization of land possession, adequate living solutions and the creation of expanding areas; and (iii) to increase the operational capacity and management of those municipal institutions involved in the Program. BR-L1065 Estrada Nova Watershed Sanitation Program - PROMABEN Contribute to solving environmental problems that result from the disorganized occupation of the urban space in the river basin of the Estrada Nova. The specific objectives are: (i) to improve the environmental conditions of the river basin through the rehabilitation and placement of drainage systems as well as organization of land occupation and environmental protection of the most vulnerable areas; (ii) to improve the conditions of life of the resident population in the zone, through urban ordering, adequate urban infrastructure, regularization of land possession, adequate living solutions and the creation of expanding areas; and (iii) to increase the operational capacity and management of those municipal institutions involved in the Program. Loan Operation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 09-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1060 The program's general objective is to contribute to development in the four localities targeted by the project, by making small businesses more competitive and helping them gain a greater foothold in the international economy through public-private governance of the specific localities. Its specific objective is to develop an integrated action model for the institutions in the Industry System which, in conjunction with regional, business and institutional stakeholders from the public and private sectors, will help promote the competitive advantages of the identified territories and of small businesses in strategic sectors. The program will be divided into four components. BR-M1060 Support for Local Competitiveness Initiatives The program's general objective is to contribute to development in the four localities targeted by the project, by making small businesses more competitive and helping them gain a greater foothold in the international economy through public-private governance of the specific localities. Its specific objective is to develop an integrated action model for the institutions in the Industry System which, in conjunction with regional, business and institutional stakeholders from the public and private sectors, will help promote the competitive advantages of the identified territories and of small businesses in strategic sectors. The program will be divided into four components. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1030 The project's general objective is to help develop a more favorable environment for dynamic entrepreneurship in Chile. The project's specific objective is to promote institutional coordination in order to create a model that minimizes the social cost associated with business failure, through efforts to assist failed entrepreneurs and help them start over. CH-M1030 Promoting Second Chance Entrepreneurship The project's general objective is to help develop a more favorable environment for dynamic entrepreneurship in Chile. The project's specific objective is to promote institutional coordination in order to create a model that minimizes the social cost associated with business failure, through efforts to assist failed entrepreneurs and help them start over. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1038 To support GOH to prepare the Fiscal and Municipal Management Consolidation Program. The objective of this operation is to strengthen the fiduciary aspects of the program, specifically the procurement system. HO-L1038 MAPEP-Fiscal and Municipal Management Consolidation Program To support GOH to prepare the Fiscal and Municipal Management Consolidation Program. The objective of this operation is to strengthen the fiduciary aspects of the program, specifically the procurement system. Loan Operation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1044 EN ME-M1044 Business-Academia Linkage Model for Human Capital Development in IT EN Technical Cooperation Mexico SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 09-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1056 The project aims to contribute to sustainable development in the area of direct and indirect influence of Corredor Vial Interoceánico Sur, improving the quality of life in communities surrounding the road and identifying alternatives ways for the generation of employment and income for local communities. PE-M1056 Integrating Conservancy & Sustainable Development in Interoceanic Highway The project aims to contribute to sustainable development in the area of direct and indirect influence of Corredor Vial Interoceánico Sur, improving the quality of life in communities surrounding the road and identifying alternatives ways for the generation of employment and income for local communities. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1157 The general objective of the project is to promote sustainable development and biodiversity conservation in the area of influence of the Southern Interoceanic Highway Corridor,2 in order to improve the quality of life for the surrounding communities by identifying alternatives for job creation and income generation. The specific objective is to develop sustainable production-oriented ventures adapted to the potential of the land and the population, thereby strengthening the capacity of local communities to manage the processes of change and development associated with the highway corridor. PE-T1157 Integrating Conservancy and Sustainable Development in the Interoceanic Highway The general objective of the project is to promote sustainable development and biodiversity conservation in the area of influence of the Southern Interoceanic Highway Corridor,2 in order to improve the quality of life for the surrounding communities by identifying alternatives for job creation and income generation. The specific objective is to develop sustainable production-oriented ventures adapted to the potential of the land and the population, thereby strengthening the capacity of local communities to manage the processes of change and development associated with the highway corridor. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1029 The project aims at supporting technology based companies in Uruguay, leveraging the opportunities that arise from being part of the first nationwide OLPC deployment worldwide. UR-M1029 Network Deployment Support for Universal Access to Telecommunications The project aims at supporting technology based companies in Uruguay, leveraging the opportunities that arise from being part of the first nationwide OLPC deployment worldwide. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 09-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1042 In coordination with SENA and UNICACUCA, Acopi - Cauca has identified some entrepreneurial endeavors, which have a good communitary base and need to be strengthened. In order to make this possible, some work methodologies have been developed and count with a description of these Productive Groups. These groups carry out activities concerning the production of goods and the provision of services. Because these activities have already started it is easier to work with them. As a result of intensive group work they have already identified the main issues that need to be taken care of and their comparative and competitive advantages, which are listed below: The Productive Groups have developed their businesses under market conditions They are and cab be integrate into the local economy They have a relative division of labor Their work force consists of their associates, families and neighbors The actors involved share and have a defined territory Their skills come from their family legacy They have environmental friendly processes They have interesting informal ways of internal organization and mutual agreements They respond to formal and informal organizations They have an increasing demand for their services and products They have diagnosis and inventories of their needs that should be included in their improvement plan General Objective Improve the managerial and operative processes as well as the associative relations of a Productive Group in Pueblillo and Sendero, in the Municipality of Popayán-Cauca, as a pilot and focalized process. Specific Objectives Strengthening their managerial and operational and process Promote and develop of their associative relations Evaluate, systematize and diffuse the project's learned lessons Components and Activities Component 1: Strengthening of their managerial and operational and process Formalization of the Productive Group Training in: Technical areas, administration and good practices directors and beneficiaries Definition of a Managerial Plan Celebrate contracts and agreements for providing goods and services Implement a cost system Component 2: Promote and develop of their associative relations Gradually increase the number of members of the Productive Group Design new services that the Productive Group will offer to its beneficiaries Implement an incentive program to its beneficiaries Increase the incidence that the Productive Group has over the local area Component 3: Evaluate, systematize and diffuse the project's learned lessons Develop and adjust different type of tools that would help quantify the projects development according to its Yearly Operative Plan Beneficiaries: 80 families Expected Results The project will allow conforming a Productive Group that is sustainable, competitive and has a commercial credibility. This Productive Group will be able to offer qualified services according to the market demand. At the end of the project, there is going to be a strengthened Productive Group that will provide job opportunities to at least 60% of its members. CO-M1042 Strengthening of a Productive Group "GSP" in the Popayán Municipality In coordination with SENA and UNICACUCA, Acopi - Cauca has identified some entrepreneurial endeavors, which have a good communitary base and need to be strengthened. In order to make this possible, some work methodologies have been developed and count with a description of these Productive Groups. These groups carry out activities concerning the production of goods and the provision of services. Because these activities have already started it is easier to work with them. As a result of intensive group work they have already identified the main issues that need to be taken care of and their comparative and competitive advantages, which are listed below: The Productive Groups have developed their businesses under market conditions They are and cab be integrate into the local economy They have a relative division of labor Their work force consists of their associates, families and neighbors The actors involved share and have a defined territory Their skills come from their family legacy They have environmental friendly processes They have interesting informal ways of internal organization and mutual agreements They respond to formal and informal organizations They have an increasing demand for their services and products They have diagnosis and inventories of their needs that should be included in their improvement plan General Objective Improve the managerial and operative processes as well as the associative relations of a Productive Group in Pueblillo and Sendero, in the Municipality of Popayán-Cauca, as a pilot and focalized process. Specific Objectives Strengthening their managerial and operational and process Promote and develop of their associative relations Evaluate, systematize and diffuse the project's learned lessons Components and Activities Component 1: Strengthening of their managerial and operational and process Formalization of the Productive Group Training in: Technical areas, administration and good practices directors and beneficiaries Definition of a Managerial Plan Celebrate contracts and agreements for providing goods and services Implement a cost system Component 2: Promote and develop of their associative relations Gradually increase the number of members of the Productive Group Design new services that the Productive Group will offer to its beneficiaries Implement an incentive program to its beneficiaries Increase the incidence that the Productive Group has over the local area Component 3: Evaluate, systematize and diffuse the project's learned lessons Develop and adjust different type of tools that would help quantify the projects development according to its Yearly Operative Plan Beneficiaries: 80 families Expected Results The project will allow conforming a Productive Group that is sustainable, competitive and has a commercial credibility. This Productive Group will be able to offer qualified services according to the market demand. At the end of the project, there is going to be a strengthened Productive Group that will provide job opportunities to at least 60% of its members. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1043 In the Guájaro lake, which is located in the Municipality of Repelón, a process of fish exploitation has been taking place. This activity mainly consists of breeding and selling a type of fish called Tipalia. Up to this date, some difficulties concerning this activity have been identified, those are: low productivity level, modest levels of quality of the product and almost non-excitant commercialization channels. In order to make this a profitable business it is needed to re arrange the activities have been taken place and intervention processes with the objective of increase the quality of the product and develop their entrepreneurial endeavor. General Objective Strength and promote de development of a Social Organization which integrates the fish exploitation units localized in the Guájaro lake, through entrepreneurial Specific Objectives Create and develop a social organization that would integrate the 15 Tilapia productive units. This organization will play an important role in the production and commercialization of this product. Improve the quality of the product and register the productive process of the 15 units that will be part to the project. Orientate and execute a culture of entrepreneurial endeavors within the beneficiaries. Apply the principals of administrative management to the whole production process. Identify potential buyers that will demand the product on a daily basis, with the objective of guaranteeing a solid and constant demand. In addition to this some commercialization channels need to be structured. Improve de logistic and operative infrastructure of the productive units, by providing them with equipment, tools, materials and supplies. Create an entrepreneurial conscience within the population Components and Activities Component 1: Consultancy on promotion and conformation in an entrepreneurial organization that will integrate the 15 productive units. Training in associative models Legal consultancy Entrepreneurial consultancy to the organization Component 2: Technical assistance to the different stages of the production process Component 3: Assistance and consultancy in administrative management to the production units that conform the organization Component 4: Training and consultancy in product commercialization Component 5: Intervention and motivation on entrepreneurial endeavor Component 6: Provision of basic tools and equipment with the objective of improving the unit's productivity Beneficiaries: 90 people that belong to the 15 exploitation units Expected Results Employment: 60 new permanent jobs Once the productive cycle finishes, each beneficiary will gain an income that is going to be 75% higher than the over the Colombian Minimum Wage Production: 3 Tons/Month One new business created 15 small businesses will improve the quality of their products and services One entrepreneurial association will be created and strengthened A new social organization will be conformed and legalized. The 15 productive units will improve their efficiency and quality in their productive process The 15 productive units and the new organization will implement administrative and managerial processes At the end of the project, 70% of the total sales would have been the result of new commercial linkages CO-M1043 Provision of Integral Assistance (Emphasis in Management) to Growing Fish Units In the Guájaro lake, which is located in the Municipality of Repelón, a process of fish exploitation has been taking place. This activity mainly consists of breeding and selling a type of fish called Tipalia. Up to this date, some difficulties concerning this activity have been identified, those are: low productivity level, modest levels of quality of the product and almost non-excitant commercialization channels. In order to make this a profitable business it is needed to re arrange the activities have been taken place and intervention processes with the objective of increase the quality of the product and develop their entrepreneurial endeavor. General Objective Strength and promote de development of a Social Organization which integrates the fish exploitation units localized in the Guájaro lake, through entrepreneurial Specific Objectives Create and develop a social organization that would integrate the 15 Tilapia productive units. This organization will play an important role in the production and commercialization of this product. Improve the quality of the product and register the productive process of the 15 units that will be part to the project. Orientate and execute a culture of entrepreneurial endeavors within the beneficiaries. Apply the principals of administrative management to the whole production process. Identify potential buyers that will demand the product on a daily basis, with the objective of guaranteeing a solid and constant demand. In addition to this some commercialization channels need to be structured. Improve de logistic and operative infrastructure of the productive units, by providing them with equipment, tools, materials and supplies. Create an entrepreneurial conscience within the population Components and Activities Component 1: Consultancy on promotion and conformation in an entrepreneurial organization that will integrate the 15 productive units. Training in associative models Legal consultancy Entrepreneurial consultancy to the organization Component 2: Technical assistance to the different stages of the production process Component 3: Assistance and consultancy in administrative management to the production units that conform the organization Component 4: Training and consultancy in product commercialization Component 5: Intervention and motivation on entrepreneurial endeavor Component 6: Provision of basic tools and equipment with the objective of improving the unit's productivity Beneficiaries: 90 people that belong to the 15 exploitation units Expected Results Employment: 60 new permanent jobs Once the productive cycle finishes, each beneficiary will gain an income that is going to be 75% higher than the over the Colombian Minimum Wage Production: 3 Tons/Month One new business created 15 small businesses will improve the quality of their products and services One entrepreneurial association will be created and strengthened A new social organization will be conformed and legalized. The 15 productive units will improve their efficiency and quality in their productive process The 15 productive units and the new organization will implement administrative and managerial processes At the end of the project, 70% of the total sales would have been the result of new commercial linkages Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1046 The community of the Carare-Opón that concentrate their productive activity on wood extraction face serious problems, specially concerning the sustainability of this activity, due to the following reasons: i) they haven't introduced new technologies they will lead them to maximize and maximize the required value added given to the wood ii) they still depend on intermediaries to commercialize their wood who buy their production at low prices iii) the rural population do not have enough resources in order to be able to transport the wood when it is required. This intermediary process does not allow the region communities to identify the forestry activity as a source of development and life improvement. Due to this, it is necessary to consolidate the relationship between the different agents that are involved in the forestry chain, with the objective of bringing all the income that is obtained from the commercial forestry activity to ASOCARARE. The objective is to reactivate the forestry activity in the Carare-Opón region within a framework of innovation and value added generation that will allow improving the project's beneficiary's life style. General Objective: Consolidate the process of generating an increase in the value added given to the extracted wood that come from the Carare Opón region. Adequate a primary wood transformation center that will provide new products (with value added) to the market Specific Objectives: Use ASOCARARE's know how in order to generate value added to the extracted wood Consolidate a supply wood chain Enter the market of secondary transformed wood Provide industrial training (use and maintenance of tools and equipment) Component 1: Development of new products Make physical, mechanic and other tests to different wood species in order to be able to chose 20 new types to introduce to the market Systemize the characteristics and potential uses of the investigated species Market for the product definition Component 2: Optimize productive process Study on the production capacities, plant distribution and program production Training in characterization and machinery maintenance and tools. Implementation of activities that will reduce production losses Adaptation of the new primary transformations center Component 3: Market linkages Establishment of strategic alliances (with the wood industry sector) Identification and consolidation of various co financing alternatives that might fund activities concerning the forestry productive chain Component 4: Management and Administration Managerial, administrative and accounting training Determine the production standards that should be provided to each sector of the wood industry (secondary transformation) Design of a methodological proposal for the creation of new products Component 5: Follow ¿ up and evaluation Beneficiaries: Members of ASOCARARE Expected Results: Consolidate a forestry nucleus in the Carare Opón Region CO-M1046 Strengthening of Transformation Activities in the Forestry Productive Chain The community of the Carare-Opón that concentrate their productive activity on wood extraction face serious problems, specially concerning the sustainability of this activity, due to the following reasons: i) they haven't introduced new technologies they will lead them to maximize and maximize the required value added given to the wood ii) they still depend on intermediaries to commercialize their wood who buy their production at low prices iii) the rural population do not have enough resources in order to be able to transport the wood when it is required. This intermediary process does not allow the region communities to identify the forestry activity as a source of development and life improvement. Due to this, it is necessary to consolidate the relationship between the different agents that are involved in the forestry chain, with the objective of bringing all the income that is obtained from the commercial forestry activity to ASOCARARE. The objective is to reactivate the forestry activity in the Carare-Opón region within a framework of innovation and value added generation that will allow improving the project's beneficiary's life style. General Objective: Consolidate the process of generating an increase in the value added given to the extracted wood that come from the Carare Opón region. Adequate a primary wood transformation center that will provide new products (with value added) to the market Specific Objectives: Use ASOCARARE's know how in order to generate value added to the extracted wood Consolidate a supply wood chain Enter the market of secondary transformed wood Provide industrial training (use and maintenance of tools and equipment) Component 1: Development of new products Make physical, mechanic and other tests to different wood species in order to be able to chose 20 new types to introduce to the market Systemize the characteristics and potential uses of the investigated species Market for the product definition Component 2: Optimize productive process Study on the production capacities, plant distribution and program production Training in characterization and machinery maintenance and tools. Implementation of activities that will reduce production losses Adaptation of the new primary transformations center Component 3: Market linkages Establishment of strategic alliances (with the wood industry sector) Identification and consolidation of various co financing alternatives that might fund activities concerning the forestry productive chain Component 4: Management and Administration Managerial, administrative and accounting training Determine the production standards that should be provided to each sector of the wood industry (secondary transformation) Design of a methodological proposal for the creation of new products Component 5: Follow ¿ up and evaluation Beneficiaries: Members of ASOCARARE Expected Results: Consolidate a forestry nucleus in the Carare Opón Region Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1047 In order to be able to generate entrepreneurial endeavors for this vulnerable population which includes: displaced population, population from 0, 1 and 2 socioeconomic stratum and population that belong to SISBEN, the "Cámara de Comercio de Montería" has the objective of creating new businesses that will respond to the market needs and the dynamics of the productive chains. In addition to this, an initiative of formalization of businesses has been generated in order to be able to provide to the owners of the new formalized businesses some benefits concerning the consolidation of their businesses and their sustainability. General Objective Promote social endeavors, the creation and formalization of businesses within a group of vulnerable population (500 displaced people) located in Montería city. Specific Objectives Develop promotion programs of entrepreneurial endeavors within the 500 displaced people; the majorities are mothers that are the heads of their families. Orientate and educate 120 people that have entrepreneurial characteristics and belong to the beneficiary group. Provide consultancy services that will orientate the beneficiaries concerning the formalization and consolidation of their existent businesses. Provide a consultancy on commercialization of products and services. Provide consultancy services and orientation on obtaining credit lines and support from private and public programs. Develop a public convocation that will allow the beneficiaries access to "seed capital" for the creation of their businesses. CO-M1047 Entrepreneurship Development for Violence Displaced Persons In order to be able to generate entrepreneurial endeavors for this vulnerable population which includes: displaced population, population from 0, 1 and 2 socioeconomic stratum and population that belong to SISBEN, the "Cámara de Comercio de Montería" has the objective of creating new businesses that will respond to the market needs and the dynamics of the productive chains. In addition to this, an initiative of formalization of businesses has been generated in order to be able to provide to the owners of the new formalized businesses some benefits concerning the consolidation of their businesses and their sustainability. General Objective Promote social endeavors, the creation and formalization of businesses within a group of vulnerable population (500 displaced people) located in Montería city. Specific Objectives Develop promotion programs of entrepreneurial endeavors within the 500 displaced people; the majorities are mothers that are the heads of their families. Orientate and educate 120 people that have entrepreneurial characteristics and belong to the beneficiary group. Provide consultancy services that will orientate the beneficiaries concerning the formalization and consolidation of their existent businesses. Provide a consultancy on commercialization of products and services. Provide consultancy services and orientation on obtaining credit lines and support from private and public programs. Develop a public convocation that will allow the beneficiaries access to "seed capital" for the creation of their businesses. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1089 This TC will include the following components: assistance to the promoters of sustainable projects, support to sector and regional projects, and strengthening of mechanisms of coordination. ME-T1089 Support for Sustainable Projects Feasibility Studies This TC will include the following components: assistance to the promoters of sustainable projects, support to sector and regional projects, and strengthening of mechanisms of coordination. Technical Cooperation Mexico ENERGY 08-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1525 The project aims to strengthen the capacity of Caribbean nations to design and implement violence prevention and citizen security programs, in order to promote social and economic growth, support foreign direct investment and tourism, achieve greater social cohesion, and stronger democracies and democratic values. In order to achieve the stated objectives the project is organized with the following three components: (i) International training workshop on crime and violence prevention and citizen security for the Caribbean region, (ii) development of a regional Caribbean network on crime and violence prevention, and (iii) development and implementation of two citizen security pilot programs in two countries in the region. RG-T1525 Addressing Crime and Violence in the Caribbean Region The project aims to strengthen the capacity of Caribbean nations to design and implement violence prevention and citizen security programs, in order to promote social and economic growth, support foreign direct investment and tourism, achieve greater social cohesion, and stronger democracies and democratic values. In order to achieve the stated objectives the project is organized with the following three components: (i) International training workshop on crime and violence prevention and citizen security for the Caribbean region, (ii) development of a regional Caribbean network on crime and violence prevention, and (iii) development and implementation of two citizen security pilot programs in two countries in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1560 The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to SCL/GDI and to the Inter-Departmental Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Gender Mainstreaming Fund to support the design, execution, monitoring and evaluation of the activities financed by the Fund. RG-T1560 Gender Mainstreaming Fund Technical Advisory The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to SCL/GDI and to the Inter-Departmental Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Gender Mainstreaming Fund to support the design, execution, monitoring and evaluation of the activities financed by the Fund. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1112 The objective of this technical cooperation is to contribute to the improvement of the effectiveness of the targeted human development program Oportunidades among the urban poor. ME-T1112 Improving the Effectiveness of Oportunidades in Urban Areas The objective of this technical cooperation is to contribute to the improvement of the effectiveness of the targeted human development program Oportunidades among the urban poor. Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1042 To support uncommitted trade finance operations in Perú. PE-L1042 Banco Continental BBVA - TFFP To support uncommitted trade finance operations in Perú. Loan Operation Peru TRADE 03-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1116 The objective of this TC is to contribute to prevent or mitigate disaster risks associated with frequent flood caused by normal rainfall. ES-T1116 Flood Risk Prevention through Improved Forest Vocation Land Management in ES The objective of this TC is to contribute to prevent or mitigate disaster risks associated with frequent flood caused by normal rainfall. Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1111 The objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to generate relevant information on energy efficiency (EE) for Latin American and the Caribbean countries. BR-T1111 Energy Efficiency and Competitiveness The objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to generate relevant information on energy efficiency (EE) for Latin American and the Caribbean countries. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 01-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1102 Strengthen the capacities for natural disaster risk management in Honduras. The specific objectives are to: 1) pre-investment studies required for the preparation of an investment program to strengthen the National Risk Management System (SINAGERH), ii) capacity building of institutions involved in the SINAGERH, and iii) carry out an assessment of maxiumum probable losses as an input to the development of risk transfer mechanisms. HO-T1102 Strengthening Disaster Risk Management System Strengthen the capacities for natural disaster risk management in Honduras. The specific objectives are to: 1) pre-investment studies required for the preparation of an investment program to strengthen the National Risk Management System (SINAGERH), ii) capacity building of institutions involved in the SINAGERH, and iii) carry out an assessment of maxiumum probable losses as an input to the development of risk transfer mechanisms. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1576 The overall objective is to assess whether education policies that seek to expand schooling opportunities for pregnant students and teenage parents could contribute to improved life outcomes. RG-T1576 A Quantitative Assessment of Early Childbearing and Educational Trajectories The overall objective is to assess whether education policies that seek to expand schooling opportunities for pregnant students and teenage parents could contribute to improved life outcomes. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 01-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1577 The overall objective is to identify priority policies and activities in the education sector that promote education opportunities for pregnant students or teenage parents. RG-T1577 A Qualitative Assessment of Early Childbearing and Educational Trajectories The overall objective is to identify priority policies and activities in the education sector that promote education opportunities for pregnant students or teenage parents. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 01-Jul-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1111 EN ES-T1111 Flexible Modalities in El Salvador: The Case of EDUCAME EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador EDUCATION 30-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1548 Provide partial financing to mobile phone operators and partner banks for the implementation of pilot m-banking systems for the poor and the unbanked. RG-T1548 Supporting the Implementation of M-banking Systems for the Poor and Unbanked Provide partial financing to mobile phone operators and partner banks for the implementation of pilot m-banking systems for the poor and the unbanked. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 27-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1036 This Project will strengthen financial institutions that provide resources to SME and also SME so that both are able to manage environmental and social risks. AR-M1036 Promotion Social & Environmental Responsability in SMES & Financial Institutions This Project will strengthen financial institutions that provide resources to SME and also SME so that both are able to manage environmental and social risks. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1094 The objective of this operation is to carry out an evaluation of the Programa Contra la Pobreza y Apoyo a la Inversion Solidaria (PROPAIS). The results of this evaluation will contribute to the design of a new phase of this program. BO-T1094 Evaluation and Preparation of PROPAIS Program II Phase The objective of this operation is to carry out an evaluation of the Programa Contra la Pobreza y Apoyo a la Inversion Solidaria (PROPAIS). The results of this evaluation will contribute to the design of a new phase of this program. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1054 The general objective of this project is the support of structuring, implementing, evaluation and dissemination of institutional models and mechanisms for alternative governance of micro PPPs at the municipal level, through small local suppliers, focused on the delivery of public services to the poor. The specific purpose is to strengthen technical, operational and institutional capacities of municipal public administration and SME local suppliers, for the purpose of creating a sustainable working and long-term relationship for the operation of micro-level social PPPs, in accordance with the needs and limitations and local reality faced by the beneficiary community. BR-M1054 Program to Support Structuring & Development of Micro PPP Models The general objective of this project is the support of structuring, implementing, evaluation and dissemination of institutional models and mechanisms for alternative governance of micro PPPs at the municipal level, through small local suppliers, focused on the delivery of public services to the poor. The specific purpose is to strengthen technical, operational and institutional capacities of municipal public administration and SME local suppliers, for the purpose of creating a sustainable working and long-term relationship for the operation of micro-level social PPPs, in accordance with the needs and limitations and local reality faced by the beneficiary community. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1063 Adapt and transfer a model of job creation and microenterprise development from India to the northeast of Brazil BR-M1063 Poverty Reduction through Regional Integration of Local Capacities in Northeast Adapt and transfer a model of job creation and microenterprise development from India to the northeast of Brazil Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1103 This TC will support the BDMG in identifying projects in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, biofuels and carbon markets in the State of Minas Gerais for future support in its feasibility studies and implementation. BR-T1103 Identification of Projects for Sustainable Development in Minas Gerais This TC will support the BDMG in identifying projects in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, biofuels and carbon markets in the State of Minas Gerais for future support in its feasibility studies and implementation. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 25-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1038 The general objective of this project is to increase the market opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SME) and to improve their competitiveness through the development of clean energy. The purpose is to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency in order to facilitate the access of SME to economic incentives that support their competitiveness and the use of clean tech. CO-M1038 Promoting Market Opportunities for Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency The general objective of this project is to increase the market opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SME) and to improve their competitiveness through the development of clean energy. The purpose is to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency in order to facilitate the access of SME to economic incentives that support their competitiveness and the use of clean tech. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1054 Support SMEs adopt the necessary internal changes and conduct the procedures for a successful issue of securities in the local capital market. PE-M1054 Capital Market Deepening Support SMEs adopt the necessary internal changes and conduct the procedures for a successful issue of securities in the local capital market. Technical Cooperation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 25-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1056 The objective of this TC is to increase the volume of local and international institu-tional investments in sustainable forest businesses through international or national Timberland Investment Management Organizations (TIMOs) in LAC countries, and in Panama in particular. PN-T1056 Increasing Timberland Investments in Panama The objective of this TC is to increase the volume of local and international institu-tional investments in sustainable forest businesses through international or national Timberland Investment Management Organizations (TIMOs) in LAC countries, and in Panama in particular. Technical Cooperation Panama AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 25-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1137 The general objective is to extend the microfinance frontier beyond the urban areas of Latin Amrica and the Caribbean. the specific objective is to develop and implement a broad system of rural finance that includes differentiated finance for products, zones, value chains, alternative distribution channels, and state-of-the-art technology. RG-M1137 Rural Expansion of a Comprehensive Microfinance System The general objective is to extend the microfinance frontier beyond the urban areas of Latin Amrica and the Caribbean. the specific objective is to develop and implement a broad system of rural finance that includes differentiated finance for products, zones, value chains, alternative distribution channels, and state-of-the-art technology. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1545 EN RG-T1545 VI Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1566 The Structured and Corporate Finance Department requires technical assistance related to the financing of private sector operations. RG-T1566 Consultancy Services for Financing The Structured and Corporate Finance Department requires technical assistance related to the financing of private sector operations. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1571 The Structured and Corporate Finance Department (SCF) requires technical assistance related to the financing of private sector operations. Specialization in the financial analysis and valuation of companies is required for the desired consulting services, along with a broad background in the financial field. RG-T1571 Consultancy Services for Financing The Structured and Corporate Finance Department (SCF) requires technical assistance related to the financing of private sector operations. Specialization in the financial analysis and valuation of companies is required for the desired consulting services, along with a broad background in the financial field. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1030 Promote the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin American business both in large companies as well as small and medium enterprises (SME). Specific goals are to (i) bring together representatives of the three sectors (business, government and civil society) who are interested in promoting the application of CSR in the region to facilitate the exchange of experiences in the implementation of responsible social and environmental practices (ii) showcase, through practical successful examples the impact and the results of applying CSR principles (iii) disseminate mechanisms through which the adoption of CSR practices can be promoted in the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean and (iv) promote and facilitate the discussion of CSR that have a positive impact in the sustainable development of the region. Co-financing related to RG-T1545 RG-X1030 VI Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility Promote the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin American business both in large companies as well as small and medium enterprises (SME). Specific goals are to (i) bring together representatives of the three sectors (business, government and civil society) who are interested in promoting the application of CSR in the region to facilitate the exchange of experiences in the implementation of responsible social and environmental practices (ii) showcase, through practical successful examples the impact and the results of applying CSR principles (iii) disseminate mechanisms through which the adoption of CSR practices can be promoted in the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean and (iv) promote and facilitate the discussion of CSR that have a positive impact in the sustainable development of the region. Co-financing related to RG-T1545 Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1086 The objective s to provide alternative content, services and functions to be included in the Catholic University Science and Technology Parc that is being developed in the Santiago Metropoiltan area. CH-T1086 Scientific and Technology Park in the Catholic University in Chile The objective s to provide alternative content, services and functions to be included in the Catholic University Science and Technology Parc that is being developed in the Santiago Metropoiltan area. Technical Cooperation Chile SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 24-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1127 The objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to strengthen academic achievement of second and third grade children in 3 public schools with high concentrations of displaced population, in the cities of Quibdó, Barranquilla and Bogotá. The program will consist of the following four components. CO-T1127 Supporting an Educational Innovation to Improve Learning Outcomes of Children The objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to strengthen academic achievement of second and third grade children in 3 public schools with high concentrations of displaced population, in the cities of Quibdó, Barranquilla and Bogotá. The program will consist of the following four components. Technical Cooperation Colombia EDUCATION 24-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1021 EN AR-M1021 Incorporation of Corporate Social Responsability Measures in Value Chains EN Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1148 Provide emergency support to the affected families of the 2008 rainfall season in Colombia. Emergency assistance will specifically address the needs in the Provinces with emergency appeals. CO-T1148 Emergency Relief Due to Rainfall Season in Colombia Provide emergency support to the affected families of the 2008 rainfall season in Colombia. Emergency assistance will specifically address the needs in the Provinces with emergency appeals. Technical Cooperation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1052 The Technical Cooperation's (TC) main objectives are: (i) to support the identification of attractive and feasible innovation projects to; (ii) to formulate a selected set of technological innovation projects in SMEs; (iii) to outline a fund for support the development of innovation projects aimed at SMEs; and (iv) to develop a trust fund mechanism for SMEs. PE-T1052 Technological Innovation in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) The Technical Cooperation's (TC) main objectives are: (i) to support the identification of attractive and feasible innovation projects to; (ii) to formulate a selected set of technological innovation projects in SMEs; (iii) to outline a fund for support the development of innovation projects aimed at SMEs; and (iv) to develop a trust fund mechanism for SMEs. Technical Cooperation Peru SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 19-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1057 EN PN-T1057 Interchange of Experiences over the Management of Maintenance of Rural Roads EN Technical Cooperation Panama TRANSPORT 19-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1043 To improve the quality and the infrastructure of education in the Rio Negro Province AR-L1043 Extended School Day Program for Rio Negro Province To improve the quality and the infrastructure of education in the Rio Negro Province Loan Operation Argentina EDUCATION 18-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1059 The general objective of the project is to contribute to the economic development of Alagoas through the expansion, diversification, and modernization of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The purpose is to consolidate an innovative model of a public-private development agency through pilot initiatives to promote economic inclusion and facilitate the competitive development of MSEs. BR-M1059 Support for Promoting Private Initiatives in the State of Alagoas The general objective of the project is to contribute to the economic development of Alagoas through the expansion, diversification, and modernization of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The purpose is to consolidate an innovative model of a public-private development agency through pilot initiatives to promote economic inclusion and facilitate the competitive development of MSEs. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1036 EN CO-M1036 Industrial Technologies in Garment and Food Microenterprises EN Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1016 To support the Government of Guyana (GOG) development effectiveness initiatives through PRODEV. GY-T1016 Support Government's Capacity for Service Delivery and Performance Management To support the Government of Guyana (GOG) development effectiveness initiatives through PRODEV. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Jun-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-X1008 EN HA-X1008 II Aditional Cofinancing Rehabilitation Basic Economic Infrastructure Program EN Technical Cooperation Haiti FINANCIAL MARKETS 18-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1014 The goal of the project is the development of a sustainable microfinance sytem in Panama. the specific objective is the implementaciñón of credit scoring tools and methodologies that will allow the financial institutions to generate massive microcredit operations under controlled credit risk. PN-M1014 Implementing Credit Scoring Tools for Micro and Small Enterprises The goal of the project is the development of a sustainable microfinance sytem in Panama. the specific objective is the implementaciñón of credit scoring tools and methodologies that will allow the financial institutions to generate massive microcredit operations under controlled credit risk. Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1021 The fund will be focused on investing in and developing commercial enterprises for the lowest socio-economic sectors in the region. RG-L1021 IGNIA FUND I,L.P. The fund will be focused on investing in and developing commercial enterprises for the lowest socio-economic sectors in the region. Loan Operation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 18-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1117 The general objective is to improve transparency, efficacy and efficiency of the system of public procurement in the countries of the region reducing the costs of the process of procurement and favoring a greater competence in markets. The specific objective of the project is to implement improvements of procedures and technological foundation of the practice of procurement for the executing agencies. RG-M1117 ICT4GP -Strengthening Public Procurement Systems through ICTs and MSME Participation The general objective is to improve transparency, efficacy and efficiency of the system of public procurement in the countries of the region reducing the costs of the process of procurement and favoring a greater competence in markets. The specific objective of the project is to implement improvements of procedures and technological foundation of the practice of procurement for the executing agencies. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 18-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1133 EN RG-M1133 Support Administration Facility to Leveraga Experience of Tourism Cluster EN Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 18-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-O1639 The general objective is to increase MSME competitive participation in public procurement processes in the region. The specific objective is to identify and implement best practices and information and communication technologies (ICT) in public procurement public-private institutional cooperation systems, in order to enhance the efficiency and transparency of contracting processes and facilitate MSME access and participation in them. RG-O1639 ICT4GP - Strengthening Public Procurement Systems through ICTs and MSME Participation The general objective is to increase MSME competitive participation in public procurement processes in the region. The specific objective is to identify and implement best practices and information and communication technologies (ICT) in public procurement public-private institutional cooperation systems, in order to enhance the efficiency and transparency of contracting processes and facilitate MSME access and participation in them. Container Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 18-Jun-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-O1643 The goal of the Facility is to help increase income, employment, and economic development in the region's sustainable tourism sector. The purpose of the Facility is to effectively and efficiently finance individual projects during the 2008-2011 period that support sustainable tourism development, taking into account the lessons learned in the cluster during the 2004-2007 period as well as new partnership and scalability opportunities. RG-O1643 TOURISM - Facility to leverage and scale up the experience of the MIF-s Sustainable Tourism Cluster and regional non reimbursable technical-cooperation funding for the support for the administration and implementation of the Facility The goal of the Facility is to help increase income, employment, and economic development in the region's sustainable tourism sector. The purpose of the Facility is to effectively and efficiently finance individual projects during the 2008-2011 period that support sustainable tourism development, taking into account the lessons learned in the cluster during the 2004-2007 period as well as new partnership and scalability opportunities. Container Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 18-Jun-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1117 EN ES-T1117 Technical Interchange between RNPN and Uruguayan Registries EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1043 The project's aim is to contribute to improving the living standards of underprivileged communities living in marginal areas of Argentina by triggering changes in access to local information as well as in the degree of local organization and community action. The purpose of this project is to improve the bond between local radio stations and their communities so as to maximize their potential to educate, inform, spread knowledge and create consciousness. AR-T1043 Community Radios as Agents of Social Change The project's aim is to contribute to improving the living standards of underprivileged communities living in marginal areas of Argentina by triggering changes in access to local information as well as in the degree of local organization and community action. The purpose of this project is to improve the bond between local radio stations and their communities so as to maximize their potential to educate, inform, spread knowledge and create consciousness. Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1037 To support the "Dirección General de Estadísticas y Censos (DGEEC)" to carry out the necessary activities to start up the Program to Support the Economic Census of Paraguay (PR-L1021). PR-L1037 MAPEP - Program to Support the Economic Census To support the "Dirección General de Estadísticas y Censos (DGEEC)" to carry out the necessary activities to start up the Program to Support the Economic Census of Paraguay (PR-L1021). Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Jun-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1090 EN BO-T1090 Support for Project Preparation on Animal Health EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1051 To design, to implement, and to evaluate a project educative pilot of values and citizen formation in 8 schools located in zones of high vulnerability in Santiago, that can be constituted in model to expand and to talk back on the part of the Ministry of Education in subsidized the municipal and particular schools throughout the country. CH-T1051 Educational Model for Encouraging Principles to Enable to overcome Poverty To design, to implement, and to evaluate a project educative pilot of values and citizen formation in 8 schools located in zones of high vulnerability in Santiago, that can be constituted in model to expand and to talk back on the part of the Ministry of Education in subsidized the municipal and particular schools throughout the country. Technical Cooperation Chile EDUCATION 12-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1054 Young people of poverty sectors and extreme poverty will be support to finish the highschool. This people is not admitted or that they cannot be integrated in traditional educative institutions of its communities, in spite of its noticeable pedagogical delays, because they deserted of the system and/or their conductuales problems. The project also look for designing, to implement and to validate a process of support in the educative reintegration, that shows positive results for the future of the young people and the projection of the program with greater contribution of the Chilean State. CH-T1054 Reschooling Program for High School Dropouts Young people of poverty sectors and extreme poverty will be support to finish the highschool. This people is not admitted or that they cannot be integrated in traditional educative institutions of its communities, in spite of its noticeable pedagogical delays, because they deserted of the system and/or their conductuales problems. The project also look for designing, to implement and to validate a process of support in the educative reintegration, that shows positive results for the future of the young people and the projection of the program with greater contribution of the Chilean State. Technical Cooperation Chile EDUCATION 12-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-X1003 Design of the program for Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Conservation. EC-X1003 GEF - Preparation of the Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Conservation Program Design of the program for Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Conservation. Investment Grants Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 12-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1572 The general objective of this operation is to support the improvement of the competitiveness of forest-based businesses and land uses by assuring the periodic calculation and availability of the IDB created Forest Investment Attractiveness Index on a sustained basis. The operation will finance the analysis of alternatives, design, formal creation, and initial operation of a non-governmental and not-for profit international institution. The technical assistance covers also the design of systems and procedures, staffing, and additional fund raising. RG-T1572 Support for Forest Business Competitiveness The general objective of this operation is to support the improvement of the competitiveness of forest-based businesses and land uses by assuring the periodic calculation and availability of the IDB created Forest Investment Attractiveness Index on a sustained basis. The operation will finance the analysis of alternatives, design, formal creation, and initial operation of a non-governmental and not-for profit international institution. The technical assistance covers also the design of systems and procedures, staffing, and additional fund raising. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1022 To improve the reliability of the electric transmission system. The substation will also allow for the expansion to 115 kV of the sub-transmission system north of Santa Cruz, which is owned by Cooperativa Rural de Electrificación Ltda. BO-L1022 ISA Bolivia La Arboleda Expansion Project To improve the reliability of the electric transmission system. The substation will also allow for the expansion to 115 kV of the sub-transmission system north of Santa Cruz, which is owned by Cooperativa Rural de Electrificación Ltda. Loan Operation Bolivia ENERGY 11-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1174 To implement best practices on financial institutions' supervision. EC-T1174 Strengthening the Process of Supervision of Financial Institutions To implement best practices on financial institutions' supervision. Technical Cooperation Ecuador FINANCIAL MARKETS 11-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1100 The objective of the TC is to conduct the preinvestment studies necessary for the preparation of the program HO-L1018, and in particular for the structuring of the project of the roads peripheric ring of SPS. HO-T1100 Preinvestment Studies San Pedro Sula Highway Infrastructure Program The objective of the TC is to conduct the preinvestment studies necessary for the preparation of the program HO-L1018, and in particular for the structuring of the project of the roads peripheric ring of SPS. Technical Cooperation Honduras TRANSPORT 11-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1473 The objective is to support the technical knowledge and the capacity to formulate projects related to the road security, as well as to support the creation and the beginning of the work of the Regional Committee for the Road Security in ALC. RG-T1473 Initiative for Road Security in Latin America and Caribbean The objective is to support the technical knowledge and the capacity to formulate projects related to the road security, as well as to support the creation and the beginning of the work of the Regional Committee for the Road Security in ALC. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 11-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1150 The objectives of the proposed technical cooperation are: (i) to complement the impact evaluation of PARSALUD that GRADE is carrying out; and (ii) to disseminate the result of this evaluation, other information related to the implementation of the first phase of the Program, and the design methodology of the second phase of PARSALUD, to policy-makers in Peru, potential beneficiaries of the program and the general public. PE-T1150 Evaluation Impact Peru's PARSALUD Program on Health Outcomes of Indigenous Women The objectives of the proposed technical cooperation are: (i) to complement the impact evaluation of PARSALUD that GRADE is carrying out; and (ii) to disseminate the result of this evaluation, other information related to the implementation of the first phase of the Program, and the design methodology of the second phase of PARSALUD, to policy-makers in Peru, potential beneficiaries of the program and the general public. Technical Cooperation Peru HEALTH 10-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1094 EN ME-T1094 Strategic Planning of "Plataforma Mexico Project" EN Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1067 The general objective of the program is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the State governments to combat violence and criminality, developing innovative experiences to prevent violence, generating and utilizing regionalized information in the fight against violence, and rehabilitating those released by the penitentiary system. BR-T1067 Strengthening of Institutional Capacity to Combat Crime and Violence The general objective of the program is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the State governments to combat violence and criminality, developing innovative experiences to prevent violence, generating and utilizing regionalized information in the fight against violence, and rehabilitating those released by the penitentiary system. Technical Cooperation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1048 EN CR-T1048 Emergency Relief for "Alma" Storm Damage EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 06-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1042 The objective of this TC is to evaluate the feasibility of integrating a soybean oil plant and biodiesel plant. The specific objetives of this TC are realized in two phases, and include the completion of the following studies: (i) Market/Regulatory Study; (ii) Engineering/Design Study; (iii) Financial/Economic Study; (iv) Environmental Impact Assessment; and (v) Carbon Finance Study. AR-T1042 Puerto Rosario Biofuels Project The objective of this TC is to evaluate the feasibility of integrating a soybean oil plant and biodiesel plant. The specific objetives of this TC are realized in two phases, and include the completion of the following studies: (i) Market/Regulatory Study; (ii) Engineering/Design Study; (iii) Financial/Economic Study; (iv) Environmental Impact Assessment; and (v) Carbon Finance Study. Technical Cooperation Argentina ENERGY 05-Jun-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1093 This operation will provide support in the parapartion of the Neighborhood Upgrading Program II. BO-T1093 Support for Preparation of Neighborhood Upgrading II This operation will provide support in the parapartion of the Neighborhood Upgrading Program II. Technical Cooperation Bolivia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 05-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1138 The objectives of this TC are: a) identify in advance any barriers (e.g., legal jurisprudence) that may prevent women from equally benefiting from this program and address them prior to the execution of the loan; ii) provide gender sensitive community with strenghtening training in: the role of women in disaster prevention and management; gender issues related with home improvement projects; and in reproductive health issues) with emphasis on the active participation of women and the inclusion of their strategic interests; and iii) perform an integrating gender sensitive evaluation and monitoring indicators. CO-T1138 Integrating a Gender Perspective in Housing in Popayán The objectives of this TC are: a) identify in advance any barriers (e.g., legal jurisprudence) that may prevent women from equally benefiting from this program and address them prior to the execution of the loan; ii) provide gender sensitive community with strenghtening training in: the role of women in disaster prevention and management; gender issues related with home improvement projects; and in reproductive health issues) with emphasis on the active participation of women and the inclusion of their strategic interests; and iii) perform an integrating gender sensitive evaluation and monitoring indicators. Technical Cooperation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 05-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1172 The operation will contribute to the design of the required mechanisms to implement an eficient scheme for banking resolution. The specific objectives are: i) to regulate the process and to implement contractual templates; ii) design manuals and procedures; iii) capacitation on resolution process for supervisors. EC-T1172 Implementation of Financial Institutions Resolution Process The operation will contribute to the design of the required mechanisms to implement an eficient scheme for banking resolution. The specific objectives are: i) to regulate the process and to implement contractual templates; ii) design manuals and procedures; iii) capacitation on resolution process for supervisors. Technical Cooperation Ecuador FINANCIAL MARKETS 04-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1105 The objective of the project is to support the Tax Administration Superintendence of Guatemala (SAT) by identifying the requirements to implement best practices in cross-border trade facilitation and by reviewing fiscal management processes in order to improve tax collection. The specific objectives of the project are as follows: (i) to perform a diagnosis of the SAT's facilities, infrastructure and the procedures related to its operating activities; and (ii) to review and improve collection procedures and coercive collection systems, and to identify necessary tools to upgrade auditing mechanisms. GU-T1105 Study of Procedures and Physical Assets of the SAT in Guatemala The objective of the project is to support the Tax Administration Superintendence of Guatemala (SAT) by identifying the requirements to implement best practices in cross-border trade facilitation and by reviewing fiscal management processes in order to improve tax collection. The specific objectives of the project are as follows: (i) to perform a diagnosis of the SAT's facilities, infrastructure and the procedures related to its operating activities; and (ii) to review and improve collection procedures and coercive collection systems, and to identify necessary tools to upgrade auditing mechanisms. Technical Cooperation Guatemala TRADE 04-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1030 (i) strengthening CONAM, SEAM and a selection of local governments in environmental management, emphasizing land use planning and the operation of the environmental quality control systems; (ii) start operations of the National Environmental Fund, and once established, open the SEAM account to finance priority projects; and (iii) promote greater public access to environmental information, as well as improved services for SEAM's clients. PR-L1030 Program to Support the National Environment System-II (i) strengthening CONAM, SEAM and a selection of local governments in environmental management, emphasizing land use planning and the operation of the environmental quality control systems; (ii) start operations of the National Environmental Fund, and once established, open the SEAM account to finance priority projects; and (iii) promote greater public access to environmental information, as well as improved services for SEAM's clients. Loan Operation Paraguay ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Jun-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1082 EN ME-T1082 Support the Development of Report on Climate Change EN Technical Cooperation Mexico ENERGY 03-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1567 To coordinate upstream activities in the region and to work closely with the local coordinators of the fund in the countries in the identification of joint activities to promote efforst to eradicate poverty. RG-T1567 Coordination of the Sida-IDB Partnership Program in Central America To coordinate upstream activities in the region and to work closely with the local coordinators of the fund in the countries in the identification of joint activities to promote efforst to eradicate poverty. Technical Cooperation Regional 03-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1145 The objectives of the operation are: i) contribute in the elaboration of a strategy for the development of the base of hydrocarbons and associated evaluation of the risks and measures of environmental and social management to this strategy; ii) participate in the design of a strategy for the handling of the power resources; iii) review alternatives for the gas conduction from Camisea to the south of the country; and iv) design a process of consultation and discussion to identify and to promote the consensus factors that sustain the previous initiatives. PE-T1145 Support for the Energy Strategy of Peru The objectives of the operation are: i) contribute in the elaboration of a strategy for the development of the base of hydrocarbons and associated evaluation of the risks and measures of environmental and social management to this strategy; ii) participate in the design of a strategy for the handling of the power resources; iii) review alternatives for the gas conduction from Camisea to the south of the country; and iv) design a process of consultation and discussion to identify and to promote the consensus factors that sustain the previous initiatives. Technical Cooperation Peru ENERGY 02-Jun-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1077 To improve the living conditions of the residents of poor urban areas in the municipality of Belford Roxo, by means of implementing urban and social projects. The specific objectives of the Program include: improving the sanitary and environmental conditions of poor communities, expanding the access to social amenitites and services to the resident families, and strengthening of the institutional capacity of the municipality. BR-L1077 PROCIDADES Município Belford Roxo Urban Development Environment Sanitation Progr To improve the living conditions of the residents of poor urban areas in the municipality of Belford Roxo, by means of implementing urban and social projects. The specific objectives of the Program include: improving the sanitary and environmental conditions of poor communities, expanding the access to social amenitites and services to the resident families, and strengthening of the institutional capacity of the municipality. Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 30-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1028 The project aims to support 500 secondary students, from poor areas in the VI region, providing entrepreneurship training and capabilities development. CH-M1028 Support for Entrepreneurship Led by Youth in Region VI, CHILE The project aims to support 500 secondary students, from poor areas in the VI region, providing entrepreneurship training and capabilities development. Technical Cooperation Chile EDUCATION 30-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1023 Consolidation of the production process of sugar-cane derivatives, through the implementation of a new molasses processing plant. Specific objective: a) Support ACOPANELA through Technical assistance for the implementation of a new molasses production plant, for increasing quality and volume of products; b) Strengthening of ACOPANELA's managerial skills, related to the new plant: operating cost estimating, HACCP implementation, marketing, etc; c) Technical assistance for new product quality specifications; d) Develop a regulatory framework for the sector, that will help to improve competitiveness in the Salvadoran 'panela' industry; e) Strengthening association initiatives, involving women (mainly wives and daughters of the producers) in panela-related productive activities. ES-M1023 Indutrialization, Technical Develpment y Commercialization of 'Panela' Industry Consolidation of the production process of sugar-cane derivatives, through the implementation of a new molasses processing plant. Specific objective: a) Support ACOPANELA through Technical assistance for the implementation of a new molasses production plant, for increasing quality and volume of products; b) Strengthening of ACOPANELA's managerial skills, related to the new plant: operating cost estimating, HACCP implementation, marketing, etc; c) Technical assistance for new product quality specifications; d) Develop a regulatory framework for the sector, that will help to improve competitiveness in the Salvadoran 'panela' industry; e) Strengthening association initiatives, involving women (mainly wives and daughters of the producers) in panela-related productive activities. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1096 EN HO-T1096 Macroeconomics Capacity Program for Gabinete Económico y BCH EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1540 2.1 This project seeks to advance women's political empowerment and gender equality by increasing women's opportunity to access and participate effectively in decision-making positions. Specific objectives include: • Generating awareness of women's political under-representation and the strategies that have contributed to expanding women's leadership opportunities in the region. • Building critical knowledge and creating analytical tools to assess obstacles and design successful interventions addressing women's paths to political power, their presence in public office and voice in decision-making. • Creating spaces for indigenous women to push forth their agenda, exchange experiences and support Bank efforts to promote indigenous participation in its projects and programs. RG-T1540 Women in Power: Strengthening Representative Democracy 2.1 This project seeks to advance women's political empowerment and gender equality by increasing women's opportunity to access and participate effectively in decision-making positions. Specific objectives include: • Generating awareness of women's political under-representation and the strategies that have contributed to expanding women's leadership opportunities in the region. • Building critical knowledge and creating analytical tools to assess obstacles and design successful interventions addressing women's paths to political power, their presence in public office and voice in decision-making. • Creating spaces for indigenous women to push forth their agenda, exchange experiences and support Bank efforts to promote indigenous participation in its projects and programs. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1098 This TC will develop a methodology of Clean Development Mechanism that allows to certify the emission reductions of greenhouse gases produced as a result of changes in transport modes to expand the network of urban rail transit (MDL). BR-T1098 CDM Methodology for Carbon Equivalent Reduction in the Sao Paulo Metro This TC will develop a methodology of Clean Development Mechanism that allows to certify the emission reductions of greenhouse gases produced as a result of changes in transport modes to expand the network of urban rail transit (MDL). Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 29-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1107 The main objective is to elaborate a new Clean Development Mechanism methodology to account for the emission reductions generated as a result of the improvements in the rail-based service. Once approved, the methodology would add an additional source of revenues to the project and create an incentive for cities to support this type of urban transport projects. BR-T1107 CDM Methodology for Modal Shift Towards Metro and Light Rail The main objective is to elaborate a new Clean Development Mechanism methodology to account for the emission reductions generated as a result of the improvements in the rail-based service. Once approved, the methodology would add an additional source of revenues to the project and create an incentive for cities to support this type of urban transport projects. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 29-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1108 EN BR-T1108 Support for the Regulatory Agency for Sanitation and Energy in Sao Paulo EN Technical Cooperation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 28-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1098 EN EC-T1098 Institutional Strengthening Social Development Secretary- MDMQ EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1035 The objective of this operation is to establish an evaluation framework for the NYS corps program. More specifically, it will provide for a randomized evaluation, from which a baseline for the project (JA L1005), currently under preparation, will be drawn and a framework for monitoring and evaluation over the life of the project will be created. JA-T1035 Evaluation of the National Youth Service The objective of this operation is to establish an evaluation framework for the NYS corps program. More specifically, it will provide for a randomized evaluation, from which a baseline for the project (JA L1005), currently under preparation, will be drawn and a framework for monitoring and evaluation over the life of the project will be created. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1133 The project will approach the problems of the young people and the women of Uruguay, specifically in the precarious establishments of the west of Montevideo, as well as of the district of Saladero de Salto. The project will contribute to give answers to: (i) the difficulties of young people and women to find jobs; (ii) to surpass the lack of enterprising competitions faced by young people and women of these areas; and (iii) the lack of resources to make investments in new microenterprises. UR-L1133 Entrepreneurship and Employment for Youth and Women in Poor Neighborhoods The project will approach the problems of the young people and the women of Uruguay, specifically in the precarious establishments of the west of Montevideo, as well as of the district of Saladero de Salto. The project will contribute to give answers to: (i) the difficulties of young people and women to find jobs; (ii) to surpass the lack of enterprising competitions faced by young people and women of these areas; and (iii) the lack of resources to make investments in new microenterprises. Loan Operation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-S1001 The project will approach the problems of the young people and the women of Uruguay, specifically in the precarious establishments of the west of Montevideo, as well as of the district of Saladero de Salto. The project will contribute to give answers to: (i) the difficulties of young people and women to find jobs; (ii) to surpass the lack of enterprising competitions faced by young people and women of these areas; and (iii) the lack of resources to make investments in new microenterprises. UR-S1001 Entrepreneurship and Employment for Youth and Women in Poor Neighborhoods The project will approach the problems of the young people and the women of Uruguay, specifically in the precarious establishments of the west of Montevideo, as well as of the district of Saladero de Salto. The project will contribute to give answers to: (i) the difficulties of young people and women to find jobs; (ii) to surpass the lack of enterprising competitions faced by young people and women of these areas; and (iii) the lack of resources to make investments in new microenterprises. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1062 The project objective is to strengthen consumer protection capacity in the Caribbean Region. The specific objective is to establish sustainable regional linkages and networks among key consumer protection organizations in Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago. RG-M1062 Promotion of Consumer Protection in the Caribbean The project objective is to strengthen consumer protection capacity in the Caribbean Region. The specific objective is to establish sustainable regional linkages and networks among key consumer protection organizations in Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 27-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1143 The principal objective of this program is to develop and strengthen Small and Medium Businesses in Colombia. The following are the specific objectives: § Make available a periodic and trustworthy source of statistical information concerning the evolution of small and medium businesses in Colombia. § Have at hand primary information that explains the performance of variables such as production, sales, exports, use of capacity, employment and investments of SMEs.. § Understand the perception of SMEs businesses regarding the economic conditions necessary for the development of their businesses, principal obstacles for their normal performance and growth, and their perspective of the future. § Access primary information to track SMEs by sectors (industry, commerce and services) and sub-sectors. § Track the effect that principal economic policies have on SMEs. § Write short-term economic outlook reports and complement structural studies that ANIF conducts periodically. § Provide this information in a way that is useful and organized for both the public and private sectors. CO-T1143 Small and Medium Business Survey in Colombia The principal objective of this program is to develop and strengthen Small and Medium Businesses in Colombia. The following are the specific objectives: § Make available a periodic and trustworthy source of statistical information concerning the evolution of small and medium businesses in Colombia. § Have at hand primary information that explains the performance of variables such as production, sales, exports, use of capacity, employment and investments of SMEs.. § Understand the perception of SMEs businesses regarding the economic conditions necessary for the development of their businesses, principal obstacles for their normal performance and growth, and their perspective of the future. § Access primary information to track SMEs by sectors (industry, commerce and services) and sub-sectors. § Track the effect that principal economic policies have on SMEs. § Write short-term economic outlook reports and complement structural studies that ANIF conducts periodically. § Provide this information in a way that is useful and organized for both the public and private sectors. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-L1024 To reduce transport costs for road users by providing a more rational and efficient transport system for New Providence Island. The specific objectives of the supplementary funding are to contribute to the improvement the existing road network, the modernization and strengthening of the institutional framework responsible for the provision of transportation services, the improvement of road safety, the improvement of public transportation, and the alleviation of the negative environmental impacts associated with the existing traffic congestion levels. BH-L1024 Supplementary Financing for New Providence Transport Program To reduce transport costs for road users by providing a more rational and efficient transport system for New Providence Island. The specific objectives of the supplementary funding are to contribute to the improvement the existing road network, the modernization and strengthening of the institutional framework responsible for the provision of transportation services, the improvement of road safety, the improvement of public transportation, and the alleviation of the negative environmental impacts associated with the existing traffic congestion levels. Loan Operation Bahamas TRANSPORT 22-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1079 The objectives of the Project include: (i) expansion of high-quality public transportation for approximately one million users per day representing substantial time, quality of life, and cost enhancements; (ii) increase in overall interconnectivity of public transportation in São Paulo due to the integration of Line 4 with other bus and metro lines; (iii) increase in public transportation safety as users will opt for the metro rather than urban road traffic; (iv) enhancement of economic activities in the areas surrounding the new metro stations; (v) reduction in overall vehicle emission levels with the resulting improvements in air quality; and, (vi) reduction in noise and vibration levels associated with road traffic. BR-L1079 São Paulo Metro - Linha 4 Project The objectives of the Project include: (i) expansion of high-quality public transportation for approximately one million users per day representing substantial time, quality of life, and cost enhancements; (ii) increase in overall interconnectivity of public transportation in São Paulo due to the integration of Line 4 with other bus and metro lines; (iii) increase in public transportation safety as users will opt for the metro rather than urban road traffic; (iv) enhancement of economic activities in the areas surrounding the new metro stations; (v) reduction in overall vehicle emission levels with the resulting improvements in air quality; and, (vi) reduction in noise and vibration levels associated with road traffic. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 22-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1024 The TC will contribute to strengthen result-based management in Jamaica by supporting the implementation of the GOJ's Medium Term Action Plan to Manage for Results. JA-T1024 Program to Support Implentation Medium Term Action Plan to Manage for Results The TC will contribute to strengthen result-based management in Jamaica by supporting the implementation of the GOJ's Medium Term Action Plan to Manage for Results. Technical Cooperation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1106 N/A NI-L1106 Credit and Technical Assistance for the Honey Export Chain N/A Loan Operation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-S1008 EN NI-S1008 Credit and Technical Assistance for the Honey Export Chain EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1038 To improve its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to increase its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. The incorporation of Global Bank into the TFFP will constitute the first step towards the establishment of a solid business relationship that could yield significant business opportunities in the context of the NSG mandate. PN-L1038 Global Bank Corporation - TFFP To improve its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to increase its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. The incorporation of Global Bank into the TFFP will constitute the first step towards the establishment of a solid business relationship that could yield significant business opportunities in the context of the NSG mandate. Loan Operation Panama TRADE 22-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0158 To help Panama achieve sustainable economic growth. The specific objective is to boost Panama's capacity for research, development, and innovation in economic sectors that are key to growth. PN0158 Multiphase Technological Transformation Program-PhaseI To help Panama achieve sustainable economic growth. The specific objective is to boost Panama's capacity for research, development, and innovation in economic sectors that are key to growth. Loan Operation Panama SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 22-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1036 To support the National Customs Administration (DNA) to carry out activities necessary to start the implementation of the Programme for Strengthening the Customs Tax Administration (PR-L1026) and compliance with the preconditions to the first disbursement of any financing. PR-L1036 FAPEP - Strengthening of the Customs Revenue Administration Program To support the National Customs Administration (DNA) to carry out activities necessary to start the implementation of the Programme for Strengthening the Customs Tax Administration (PR-L1026) and compliance with the preconditions to the first disbursement of any financing. Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1474 The objective of this initiative is to position the Bank as a leading technical advisor for the borrowing member countries ready to identify, design and fund innovative programs and activities that would take advantage of mobile telephony technologies to improve the life conditions and opportunities of the majority. To accomplish this objective, the initiative will help identify specific opportunities for the Bank's action, and will also allow the Bank to establish contacts and potential agreements or partnerships with those actors, particularly in the private sector, that might be involved in the development and provision of mobile services such as telcos, banks, micro-financers, high-tech manufacturers, systems integration consulting firms, as well as governments, at national and local level, among others. The Bank is in a unique position to combine, articulate and support the interests of the different actors in order to drive the effective implementation of mobile services in the region, both at country and regional level. RG-T1474 Innovations Opportunities in the Development of Mobile Services The objective of this initiative is to position the Bank as a leading technical advisor for the borrowing member countries ready to identify, design and fund innovative programs and activities that would take advantage of mobile telephony technologies to improve the life conditions and opportunities of the majority. To accomplish this objective, the initiative will help identify specific opportunities for the Bank's action, and will also allow the Bank to establish contacts and potential agreements or partnerships with those actors, particularly in the private sector, that might be involved in the development and provision of mobile services such as telcos, banks, micro-financers, high-tech manufacturers, systems integration consulting firms, as well as governments, at national and local level, among others. The Bank is in a unique position to combine, articulate and support the interests of the different actors in order to drive the effective implementation of mobile services in the region, both at country and regional level. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 22-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1558 The objective of the project is to support the analysis and the establishment of a dialogue among academics and public policy makers on the social dimension of trade integration in Latin America, with special emphasis on the interrelation among expansion of trade opportunities, democratic governance and poverty reduction in the region. RG-T1558 The Social Dimension of Trade Convergence in Latin America The objective of the project is to support the analysis and the establishment of a dialogue among academics and public policy makers on the social dimension of trade integration in Latin America, with special emphasis on the interrelation among expansion of trade opportunities, democratic governance and poverty reduction in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 22-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1057 To improve the quality of live of the residents of the city of Vitoria supporting the development of urban and social projects. The specific objectives include: improvement of public urban facilities and environmental conditions in low income neighborhoods; control of flood damage; improvement of mobility, safety transport conditions and reduction of transportation costs and; development of urban planning instruments. BR-L1057 PROCIDADES - Vitória Urban Development and Social Inclusion Program To improve the quality of live of the residents of the city of Vitoria supporting the development of urban and social projects. The specific objectives include: improvement of public urban facilities and environmental conditions in low income neighborhoods; control of flood damage; improvement of mobility, safety transport conditions and reduction of transportation costs and; development of urban planning instruments. Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 21-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1103 EN GU-T1103 Technical Studies for the Transmetro North-East Corridor EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala TRANSPORT 21-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1127 The main objective is to enhance the development impact of personal remittances to Honduras through the innovative structured transaction to be used in financing the expansion of credit to the SME and housing finance sectors of the economy through bank intermediation. HO-L1127 Enhance Development Impact of Workers' Remittances The main objective is to enhance the development impact of personal remittances to Honduras through the innovative structured transaction to be used in financing the expansion of credit to the SME and housing finance sectors of the economy through bank intermediation. Loan Operation Honduras FINANCIAL MARKETS 21-May-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1006 The main objective is to enhance the development impact of personal remittances to Honduras through the innovative structured transaction to be used in financing the expansion of credit to the SME and housing finance sectors of the economy through bank intermediation. HO-M1006 Enhance Development Impact of Workers' Remittances The main objective is to enhance the development impact of personal remittances to Honduras through the innovative structured transaction to be used in financing the expansion of credit to the SME and housing finance sectors of the economy through bank intermediation. Technical Cooperation Honduras FINANCIAL MARKETS 21-May-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1040 The general objective of the Program is to promote the local sustainable economic development in the Cuenca del Lerma region by improving the competitiveness of the productive actors and enterprise support entities. ME-M1040 Economic Development & Territorial Competitiveness of MSMES in Lerma River Basin The general objective of the Program is to promote the local sustainable economic development in the Cuenca del Lerma region by improving the competitiveness of the productive actors and enterprise support entities. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1085 The aim of the operation is to support the Republic of Chile in the implementation of actions to assist the affected communes of the province of Palena in Región de Los Lagos and contribute to the delivery of material that could resolve the crisis situation of major productive activities in the area. CH-T1085 Assistant for Emergency Chaitén Volcano Eruption The aim of the operation is to support the Republic of Chile in the implementation of actions to assist the affected communes of the province of Palena in Región de Los Lagos and contribute to the delivery of material that could resolve the crisis situation of major productive activities in the area. Technical Cooperation Chile ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1031 Project's objective looks upon the expansion of infrastructure and public services' supply through private sector participation, improving the quality and efficiency in the allocation of the available public resources. In that regard, it will provide support to the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit's Under Directorate of Operations with Investment Banks, helping the development of its institutional capacities and its technological and knowledge endowment. CO-M1031 Support MHCP in Identification & Selection of Public Private Partnership Project Project's objective looks upon the expansion of infrastructure and public services' supply through private sector participation, improving the quality and efficiency in the allocation of the available public resources. In that regard, it will provide support to the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit's Under Directorate of Operations with Investment Banks, helping the development of its institutional capacities and its technological and knowledge endowment. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1146 The purpose of the TC is to design and implement the PEESB. The specific objectives include: diagnose situational state in RE and biofuels and determine the long term necessary actions, strengthen the legal, regulatory framework in matters of RE and biofuels, analyze and determine the economic and environmental impacts of the production chain of biofuels, institutional strengthening of MEM and Probiocom and lastly the design of mechanisms to promote RE and biofuels and disseminate the results obtained in a sustainable way. PE-T1146 Strategic Plan of Sustainable Energy and Biofuels to Peru (PEESB) The purpose of the TC is to design and implement the PEESB. The specific objectives include: diagnose situational state in RE and biofuels and determine the long term necessary actions, strengthen the legal, regulatory framework in matters of RE and biofuels, analyze and determine the economic and environmental impacts of the production chain of biofuels, institutional strengthening of MEM and Probiocom and lastly the design of mechanisms to promote RE and biofuels and disseminate the results obtained in a sustainable way. Technical Cooperation Peru ENERGY 19-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1531 The overall objective of the project is to facilitate the participation of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MIPYMES for its acronym in Spanish) from Central America in the process of negotiations of an Association Agreement with the European Union (EU) with a view to generating trade opportunities for the sector. RG-T1531 Participation of Central America's SMEs in the Association Agreement EU The overall objective of the project is to facilitate the participation of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MIPYMES for its acronym in Spanish) from Central America in the process of negotiations of an Association Agreement with the European Union (EU) with a view to generating trade opportunities for the sector. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 19-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1045 The general objective is to identify feasible local economic development initiatives in Cordoba, Argentina and to further develop the institutional framework, components and activities that could potentially become a project to be presented for MIF finance consideration. Importance will be placed at looking for potential opportunities of cooperation and the establishment of relationships with certain regions in Italy that have significant experience regarding local economic development. AR-T1045 Promoting Local Economic Development in Cordoba The general objective is to identify feasible local economic development initiatives in Cordoba, Argentina and to further develop the institutional framework, components and activities that could potentially become a project to be presented for MIF finance consideration. Importance will be placed at looking for potential opportunities of cooperation and the establishment of relationships with certain regions in Italy that have significant experience regarding local economic development. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1140 This TC will support activities related to a project in social housing funded by an IDB loan (CO-L1062). The proposed technical cooperation's objectives are: (i) To support the design and implementation of 4 cooperatives that will manufacture building materials (mainly bricks). These cooperatives will be owned and operated by the beneficiaries of a housing program (the "Project") to be implemented by Fundación Mario Santo Domingo ("FMSD"). (ii) to provide consultancy services from a Korean expert in development and implementation of cooperatives. CO-T1140 Support to Low Income Housing Program of Fundación Mario Santo Domingo This TC will support activities related to a project in social housing funded by an IDB loan (CO-L1062). The proposed technical cooperation's objectives are: (i) To support the design and implementation of 4 cooperatives that will manufacture building materials (mainly bricks). These cooperatives will be owned and operated by the beneficiaries of a housing program (the "Project") to be implemented by Fundación Mario Santo Domingo ("FMSD"). (ii) to provide consultancy services from a Korean expert in development and implementation of cooperatives. Technical Cooperation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 15-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1179 Combining three available sources of data on disabilities (National Census 2001, National Study on Disability and Household survery 2004, and the disability model of 2005) and applying poverty mapping technique, this project will provide disagregated social indicators on prevalence, characteristics, level of need, access to services and attitudes towars persons with disabilities. EC-T1179 Financial Training for Quichua Indigenous Organizations Combining three available sources of data on disabilities (National Census 2001, National Study on Disability and Household survery 2004, and the disability model of 2005) and applying poverty mapping technique, this project will provide disagregated social indicators on prevalence, characteristics, level of need, access to services and attitudes towars persons with disabilities. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1100 EN GU-T1100 Suppport for the Fiscal Reform EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1559 This project will fill the existing gap of knowledge on the details of the technological, organizational, governance and financial aspects of these initiatives, and will explore the opportunities for implementation of these models in four countries of the Region. The information and lessons derived will be returned and disseminated into the countries, and will help define Bank and MIF operations in support of the deployment of these initiatives. RG-T1559 Economic Development and Inclusion through Local Broadband Access Networks This project will fill the existing gap of knowledge on the details of the technological, organizational, governance and financial aspects of these initiatives, and will explore the opportunities for implementation of these models in four countries of the Region. The information and lessons derived will be returned and disseminated into the countries, and will help define Bank and MIF operations in support of the deployment of these initiatives. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 15-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1046 The objective of this TC is to finance feasibility stuidies to complete the preparation of the design of the Project Strengthening Agricultura Innovation (AR-L1064) AR-T1046 Complementary Studies for Preparation of Strengthening Agricultural Innovation The objective of this TC is to finance feasibility stuidies to complete the preparation of the design of the Project Strengthening Agricultura Innovation (AR-L1064) Technical Cooperation Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 14-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1059 Achieve the implementation of a public development bank that does intermediate financial flows for development without distortions in the financial markets. BO-T1059 Institutional Support for the Development Bank for Promotion of Production Achieve the implementation of a public development bank that does intermediate financial flows for development without distortions in the financial markets. Technical Cooperation Bolivia FINANCIAL MARKETS 14-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1144 The preparation of Project CO-X1004, including the documentation, consultation and coordination required CO-T1144 Preparation of Full-Sized GEF Project CO-X1004 The preparation of Project CO-X1004, including the documentation, consultation and coordination required Technical Cooperation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 14-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-X1006 The preparation of Project CO-X1004, including the documentation, consultation and coordination required CO-X1006 Preparation of Full-Sized GEF Project CO-X1004 The preparation of Project CO-X1004, including the documentation, consultation and coordination required Investment Grants Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 14-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1061 To help Banco Pichincha diversify its financing sources; extend financing tenors and access international financial markets. IDB resources could be complemented with a syndicated loan estimated in up to US$25 million from commercial banks. EC-L1061 Banco Pichincha Lending Facility To help Banco Pichincha diversify its financing sources; extend financing tenors and access international financial markets. IDB resources could be complemented with a syndicated loan estimated in up to US$25 million from commercial banks. Loan Operation Ecuador FINANCIAL MARKETS 14-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1488 The objective of this TC is to improve efficiency and accountability in public finance planning and management, by applying management by results mechanisms to the public investment and finance sectors of the targeted countries. RG-T1488 Strengthening Management by Results in the OECS Countries The objective of this TC is to improve efficiency and accountability in public finance planning and management, by applying management by results mechanisms to the public investment and finance sectors of the targeted countries. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1085 The purpose of the TC is to prepare the Program in sufficient detail for the IDB and other potential financing agencies. To meet the purpose the TC would (i) develop specific aspects of the institutional framework for Program execution, (ii) evaluate the Program, and (iii) demonstrate the Program's feasibility BO-T1085 Preparation of Water and Sewerage Investment Program for Periurban Areas The purpose of the TC is to prepare the Program in sufficient detail for the IDB and other potential financing agencies. To meet the purpose the TC would (i) develop specific aspects of the institutional framework for Program execution, (ii) evaluate the Program, and (iii) demonstrate the Program's feasibility Technical Cooperation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 13-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1505 The Forum will provide a platform for the exchange, sharing and discussion of best practices in various areas of microenterprise development, resulting in: 1) More effective policy, regulatory, and institutional frameworks conducive to micro and small enterprise development in Latin America and the Caribbean. 2) Better understanding of the methodologies and strategies to apply in assisting the microenterprise sector to ensure a long-term and sustainable development of the sector as a whole; 3) More appropriate and relevant assistance and services to directly benefit the micro and small enterprises to improve their businesses and livelihoods. RG-T1505 XI Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise The Forum will provide a platform for the exchange, sharing and discussion of best practices in various areas of microenterprise development, resulting in: 1) More effective policy, regulatory, and institutional frameworks conducive to micro and small enterprise development in Latin America and the Caribbean. 2) Better understanding of the methodologies and strategies to apply in assisting the microenterprise sector to ensure a long-term and sustainable development of the sector as a whole; 3) More appropriate and relevant assistance and services to directly benefit the micro and small enterprises to improve their businesses and livelihoods. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1549 Operation's objectives: stimulate the global exchange of experience, methodologies, and lessons learned in controlling corruption and increasing transparency, identifying opportunities for interventions aimed at strengthening Supreme Audit Institutions of LAC. RG-T1549 Best Practices in Controlling Corruption and Increasing Transparency Operation's objectives: stimulate the global exchange of experience, methodologies, and lessons learned in controlling corruption and increasing transparency, identifying opportunities for interventions aimed at strengthening Supreme Audit Institutions of LAC. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1021 The Forum will provide a platform for the exchange, sharing and discussion of best practices in various areas of microenterprise development, resulting in: 1) More effective policy, regulatory, and institutional frameworks conducive to micro and small enterprise development in Latin America and the Caribbean. 2) Better understanding of the methodologies and strategies to apply in assisting the microenterprise sector to ensure a long-term and sustainable development of the sector as a whole; 3) More appropriate and relevant assistance and services to directly benefit the micro and small enterprises to improve their businesses and livelihoods. RG-X1021 XI Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise The Forum will provide a platform for the exchange, sharing and discussion of best practices in various areas of microenterprise development, resulting in: 1) More effective policy, regulatory, and institutional frameworks conducive to micro and small enterprise development in Latin America and the Caribbean. 2) Better understanding of the methodologies and strategies to apply in assisting the microenterprise sector to ensure a long-term and sustainable development of the sector as a whole; 3) More appropriate and relevant assistance and services to directly benefit the micro and small enterprises to improve their businesses and livelihoods. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1063 ·Strengthen regional collaboration between the Ministries of Education in the Caribbean region; ·Allow the Ministry of Education of Guyana to learn about the various literacy initiatives and teacher training initiatives currently undertaken by their Jamaican counterparts, sharing of lessons learnt and adopting the best practices for successful implementation in Guyana; ·Eventually develop and sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two ministries with the intent to provide support to each other in the area of literacy, teacher training and numeracy GY-T1063 Guyana-Jamaica Education Sector Exchange - Literacy and Teacher Training ·Strengthen regional collaboration between the Ministries of Education in the Caribbean region; ·Allow the Ministry of Education of Guyana to learn about the various literacy initiatives and teacher training initiatives currently undertaken by their Jamaican counterparts, sharing of lessons learnt and adopting the best practices for successful implementation in Guyana; ·Eventually develop and sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two ministries with the intent to provide support to each other in the area of literacy, teacher training and numeracy Technical Cooperation Guyana EDUCATION 12-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1099 The objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to support the various stakeholders to develop a project proposal for improving the quality of life of catadores de lixo and their families and facilitate the sustainability of the business of the same selective collection and recycling . This will support the identification of the characteristics, challenges and opportunities of the target population and its economic activities. BR-T1099 Economic Integration of Catadores de Lixo and their Families The objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to support the various stakeholders to develop a project proposal for improving the quality of life of catadores de lixo and their families and facilitate the sustainability of the business of the same selective collection and recycling . This will support the identification of the characteristics, challenges and opportunities of the target population and its economic activities. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1047 This plan of action will enable ETESA to be taken to a point where it can be considered as a commercially managed business with a corporate government such that the operation may be subject without sovereign guarantee. PN-T1047 Support of the Investment Program and Corporate Transformation of ETESA This plan of action will enable ETESA to be taken to a point where it can be considered as a commercially managed business with a corporate government such that the operation may be subject without sovereign guarantee. Technical Cooperation Panama ENERGY 09-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1553 This project seeks to identify governance and integrity reform alternatives at the sub-national level which take into account the political-economy of each target country's decentralization context (actors, administrative structure, checks and balances, enforcement and auditing agencies' roles). RG-T1553 Transparency and Anti-corruption Mechanisms at the Sub-national Level This project seeks to identify governance and integrity reform alternatives at the sub-national level which take into account the political-economy of each target country's decentralization context (actors, administrative structure, checks and balances, enforcement and auditing agencies' roles). Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1092 Structure financial package for Periurban Water Program (BO-L1034) as set out in the IDB Water and Sanitation Initiative. BO-T1092 Preparation of Financing Structure for Periurban Water Program Structure financial package for Periurban Water Program (BO-L1034) as set out in the IDB Water and Sanitation Initiative. Technical Cooperation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 08-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1142 To support the Corporación para el Desarrollo Sostenible del Sur de la Amazonía (Corpoamazonía) in engaging key stakeholders from different sectors in the design and implementation of sustainable conservation actions in a rich biodiversity area (Forest Reserve of Alto Mocoa) associated to a infrastructure project - Pasto mocoa Road CO-T1142 Conservation and Development in High Biodiversity Areas - Pasto Mocoa Project To support the Corporación para el Desarrollo Sostenible del Sur de la Amazonía (Corpoamazonía) in engaging key stakeholders from different sectors in the design and implementation of sustainable conservation actions in a rich biodiversity area (Forest Reserve of Alto Mocoa) associated to a infrastructure project - Pasto mocoa Road Technical Cooperation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 08-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1108 EN ME-T1108 Improving Systems and Operational Procedures of PROCAMPO EN Technical Cooperation Mexico AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1308 The long-term objective of the project is support to the protection of lakes and wetlands in Iberoamerican countries and the sustainable development of their surroundings and catchments. The objective of this proposed operation is the development and dissemination of good practices for the sustainable development of those areas. RG-T1308 Living Lakes in America The long-term objective of the project is support to the protection of lakes and wetlands in Iberoamerican countries and the sustainable development of their surroundings and catchments. The objective of this proposed operation is the development and dissemination of good practices for the sustainable development of those areas. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 08-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1552 The program aims to improve e-procurement in the countries selected by providing them with an opportunity to learn from the Korean experience in this area. RG-T1552 E-Procurement Capacity Building Program The program aims to improve e-procurement in the countries selected by providing them with an opportunity to learn from the Korean experience in this area. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1562 The specific objectives of the training are: a) to provide further training to water and solid waste management specialists from national agencies within the region clarifying the main issues regarding water resource management and solid waste management, and providing a common understanding among the specialists setting the basis for an action-plan; b) to share experiences among the different participants regarding integrated water resource management and solid waste management programs implemented with Bank assistance within the region; c) to provide technicians with practical tools for assessing the relative performance of a given technical solution; d) to learn from the experience of other regions; f) to identify further technical assistance and training needs. RG-T1562 Workshop on Integrated Water Resource Management and Solid Waste Management The specific objectives of the training are: a) to provide further training to water and solid waste management specialists from national agencies within the region clarifying the main issues regarding water resource management and solid waste management, and providing a common understanding among the specialists setting the basis for an action-plan; b) to share experiences among the different participants regarding integrated water resource management and solid waste management programs implemented with Bank assistance within the region; c) to provide technicians with practical tools for assessing the relative performance of a given technical solution; d) to learn from the experience of other regions; f) to identify further technical assistance and training needs. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 08-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1118 The main objective of the operation is the installation of: (i) new continuous slab casting equipment to produce slab for flat steel production; (ii) a vacuum degassing unit to improve steel quality; and (iii) gantry cranes and ancillary equipment. BR-L1118 Gerdau Açominas Investment Program The main objective of the operation is the installation of: (i) new continuous slab casting equipment to produce slab for flat steel production; (ii) a vacuum degassing unit to improve steel quality; and (iii) gantry cranes and ancillary equipment. Loan Operation Brazil INDUSTRY 07-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1100 EN EC-T1100 Support for 2020 Galapagos Initiative, III Phase EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 07-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1104 The main objective of this operation is to support the formulation of social public policies in El Salvador, as well as to make Public Management more effective. The specific objectives are: i) to characterize the Policymaking Process in El Salvador, and ii) to evaluate te impact of a training program for youth living in poverty. ES-T1104 Support for the Design of Social Public Program The main objective of this operation is to support the formulation of social public policies in El Salvador, as well as to make Public Management more effective. The specific objectives are: i) to characterize the Policymaking Process in El Salvador, and ii) to evaluate te impact of a training program for youth living in poverty. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1059 Teh objective of this operation is to support the Second Low Income Settlement Program. GY-T1059 Support for a Second Low Income Settlement Program Teh objective of this operation is to support the Second Low Income Settlement Program. Technical Cooperation Guyana URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 07-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1054 To provide the MOPC with technical assistance to develop the technical, socioenvironmental, and legal-institutional foundations, as well as the instruments necessary to implement a participatory planning and management framework for the rural roads projects to be executed under the NPRR – Phase II. These projects will enhance the welfare of the rural population in their corresponding areas of influence. PR-T1054 Support for the National Rural Roads Program Phase II To provide the MOPC with technical assistance to develop the technical, socioenvironmental, and legal-institutional foundations, as well as the instruments necessary to implement a participatory planning and management framework for the rural roads projects to be executed under the NPRR – Phase II. These projects will enhance the welfare of the rural population in their corresponding areas of influence. Technical Cooperation Paraguay TRANSPORT 07-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1076 Support the preparation of the Program PR-L1033 PR-T1076 Support Preparation of the Municipal Management and Development Program Support the preparation of the Program PR-L1033 Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1542 The purpose of this project will be: (a) provide a venue for the discussion of aid effectiveness issues and exchange of implementation experiences deriving from the Paris' Declaration commitments, and (b) identify issues relevant from LAC's perspective within the HLF-3 context. RG-T1542 Support for the Preparatory Meeting for HLF3 ACCRA in Colombia The purpose of this project will be: (a) provide a venue for the discussion of aid effectiveness issues and exchange of implementation experiences deriving from the Paris' Declaration commitments, and (b) identify issues relevant from LAC's perspective within the HLF-3 context. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1152 Organize a forum under the umbrella of the APEC 2008 Meetings where high authorities, experts and business people will discuss on the importance of using ICT for women entrepreneurs and encourage local women to participate in the digital economy in order to contribute to the regional economic growth and social development. Its specific objectives are: a. To raise awareness on the importance of women's participation in the digital economy b. To identify major issues and obstacles and formulate a practical set of recommendations to facilitate women's participation in digital economy. c. To create network among women CEOs, policy makers, and academia to share professional knowledge and national best practices by interactive collaboration d. To evaluate the outcomes to appreciate rationales to implement further pilot project in Peru in order to maintain and build sustainability of this TC project and examine its applicability to the other countries of Latin America and Caribbean PE-T1152 Digital Economy Forum for Women 2008, APEC-LAC 2008 Organize a forum under the umbrella of the APEC 2008 Meetings where high authorities, experts and business people will discuss on the importance of using ICT for women entrepreneurs and encourage local women to participate in the digital economy in order to contribute to the regional economic growth and social development. Its specific objectives are: a. To raise awareness on the importance of women's participation in the digital economy b. To identify major issues and obstacles and formulate a practical set of recommendations to facilitate women's participation in digital economy. c. To create network among women CEOs, policy makers, and academia to share professional knowledge and national best practices by interactive collaboration d. To evaluate the outcomes to appreciate rationales to implement further pilot project in Peru in order to maintain and build sustainability of this TC project and examine its applicability to the other countries of Latin America and Caribbean Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1461 The objectives of the program are: (i) Provide interested governments with rapid and flexible access to funds reserved for the financing of early-stage policy advisory activities, distinct from the regulatory and legal reforms, tendering and managing contracts that would benefit from regular MIF projects; (ii) Enable interested governments to visit successful PPP project executing agencies and sponsors in the Donor country sponsoring the fund to gain practical knowledge of benefits and costs; and (iii) Train senior-level government decision makers and provide policy orientation about PPP models around the world through MIF/IADB sponsored workshops and seminars. RG-T1461 Public Private Partnership Program for Infrastructure in LAC The objectives of the program are: (i) Provide interested governments with rapid and flexible access to funds reserved for the financing of early-stage policy advisory activities, distinct from the regulatory and legal reforms, tendering and managing contracts that would benefit from regular MIF projects; (ii) Enable interested governments to visit successful PPP project executing agencies and sponsors in the Donor country sponsoring the fund to gain practical knowledge of benefits and costs; and (iii) Train senior-level government decision makers and provide policy orientation about PPP models around the world through MIF/IADB sponsored workshops and seminars. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1043 The general objective is to help make the Government of the Federal District (GDF) in Mexico more competitive, by promoting the expansion and improvement of public services and infrastructure through the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The purpose of the program is to strengthen the legal and institutional capacity of GDF, so that it can apply harmonized PPP models, thereby increasing private participation in the expansion and operation of infrastructure and public services at the local level. The project is part of the Program to Promote Public Private Partnerships in Mexican States (PIAPPEM) ATN/MT-10287-ME. ME-M1043 Federal District: Promotion of Public-Private Partnerships (PIAPPEM) The general objective is to help make the Government of the Federal District (GDF) in Mexico more competitive, by promoting the expansion and improvement of public services and infrastructure through the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The purpose of the program is to strengthen the legal and institutional capacity of GDF, so that it can apply harmonized PPP models, thereby increasing private participation in the expansion and operation of infrastructure and public services at the local level. The project is part of the Program to Promote Public Private Partnerships in Mexican States (PIAPPEM) ATN/MT-10287-ME. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1100 EN ES-T1100 Social Feasibility Strategy for the SSMA Creeks Program EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 02-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1116 EN GU-T1116 Support for the Design of Public Financial Program EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1048 EN PE-M1048 Sustainable Tourism Promotion in Peru's Southern Macroregion EN Technical Cooperation Peru ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-X1003 EN PE-X1003 Support Initiatives to Decentralization in Peru EN Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1096 The general objective of the project is to contribute to economic development and social mobility by unleashing the high-growth entrepreneurial spirit in Latin America. The specific objective is to take to scale and expand into unattended markets Endeavor's methodology to identify and support dynamic entrepreneurs in the region. These objectives will be accomplished through four components: (i) Launching of Endeavor model in Colombia; (ii) Expansion of Endeavor's operational reach beyond capital cities; (iii) Development and implementation of a systematic approach to local investor training; (iv) Testing of a new methodology to promote dynamic entrepreneurs in the region's smaller economies; and (v) Evaluation and dissemination. RG-M1096 Leveraging Endeavor's Experience in Promotion of Dynamic Entreprenuership The general objective of the project is to contribute to economic development and social mobility by unleashing the high-growth entrepreneurial spirit in Latin America. The specific objective is to take to scale and expand into unattended markets Endeavor's methodology to identify and support dynamic entrepreneurs in the region. These objectives will be accomplished through four components: (i) Launching of Endeavor model in Colombia; (ii) Expansion of Endeavor's operational reach beyond capital cities; (iii) Development and implementation of a systematic approach to local investor training; (iv) Testing of a new methodology to promote dynamic entrepreneurs in the region's smaller economies; and (v) Evaluation and dissemination. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1018 EN CH-M1018 Institutional Strenghtening of Fondo Esperanza EN Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-May-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-X1003 Provide the lead for IADB Bolivia on harmonization and alignment themes, exploring and pursuing opportunities in harmonization and alignment, in partnership with other donors, working to the National Plan for Harmonization and Alignment, and proving a lead role within the GruS donor forum. BO-X1003 DFID Placement to IDB on Donor Harmonization and Alignment Provide the lead for IADB Bolivia on harmonization and alignment themes, exploring and pursuing opportunities in harmonization and alignment, in partnership with other donors, working to the National Plan for Harmonization and Alignment, and proving a lead role within the GruS donor forum. Technical Cooperation Bolivia 30-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1006 To contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the population residing in basins of the Anicuns and Macambira streams. BR-L1006 Macambira-Anicuns Urban Environmental Program To contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the population residing in basins of the Anicuns and Macambira streams. Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 30-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1081 To contribute to improve the socioeconomic conditions of the population of Porto Alegre, through the recovery of the urban environmental condition of the city. BR-L1081 Porto Alegre Integrated Socio Environmental Program To contribute to improve the socioeconomic conditions of the population of Porto Alegre, through the recovery of the urban environmental condition of the city. Loan Operation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 30-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1158 The Company has requested an A/B loan to cover a portion of its 2007-2010 investment program as well as for refinancing of debt--including an outstanding US$95 million Eurobond--that will free up additional cash flow for investment. The IDB will provide an A/B loan of up to approximately US$250 million, including an A loan of up to US$100 million. BR-L1158 Corporate Loan for the Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo The Company has requested an A/B loan to cover a portion of its 2007-2010 investment program as well as for refinancing of debt--including an outstanding US$95 million Eurobond--that will free up additional cash flow for investment. The IDB will provide an A/B loan of up to approximately US$250 million, including an A loan of up to US$100 million. Loan Operation Brazil 30-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1023 The specific objectives of the programmatic series are to: (i) increase both internal tax and customs revenues; (ii) improve the relation between the Internal Revenue Office (DGI) and taxpayers and reduce transaction cost through a new tax code; (iii) reduce in tax collection costs; (iv) reallocate public spending to poverty reduction activities; (v) improve management of human resources and personnel expenditures; (vi) increase public investments; and (vii) improve overall fiscal transparency. HA-L1023 Strengthening Public Finance Management II The specific objectives of the programmatic series are to: (i) increase both internal tax and customs revenues; (ii) improve the relation between the Internal Revenue Office (DGI) and taxpayers and reduce transaction cost through a new tax code; (iii) reduce in tax collection costs; (iv) reallocate public spending to poverty reduction activities; (v) improve management of human resources and personnel expenditures; (vi) increase public investments; and (vii) improve overall fiscal transparency. Grant Financing Product Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1012 The goal of the program is to contribute to economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable development in the province of Colon. Its purpose is to boost the province's competitiveness based on the effective management of its natural resources. Specifically, it will: (i) strengthen regional and local mechanisms for governance and deconcentrated and decentralized management; and (ii) promote investments for sustainably managing natural resources, reducing contamination, securing access to sources of safe drinking water, and developing the province's cultural and historic assets. PN-L1012 Multi-Phase Program of the Colon Province Sustainable Development - Phase I The goal of the program is to contribute to economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable development in the province of Colon. Its purpose is to boost the province's competitiveness based on the effective management of its natural resources. Specifically, it will: (i) strengthen regional and local mechanisms for governance and deconcentrated and decentralized management; and (ii) promote investments for sustainably managing natural resources, reducing contamination, securing access to sources of safe drinking water, and developing the province's cultural and historic assets. Loan Operation Panama AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1037 Goal.- Contribute to the fight against poverty and strengthening democracy in Uruguay,Purpose. - Improve the possibilities of women belonging to the most vulnerable social sectors in Uruguay, in Reclusion Centers or in Attention Centers of INAU, by strengthening their opportunities of social and labour inclusion. The most important change for the women under this situation is to prepare them to enter the work market with better success conditions. This is without any doubt the most important obstacle for a change in their lives and their social inclusion. UR-T1037 Social Inclusion for Women at Severe Risk Goal.- Contribute to the fight against poverty and strengthening democracy in Uruguay,Purpose. - Improve the possibilities of women belonging to the most vulnerable social sectors in Uruguay, in Reclusion Centers or in Attention Centers of INAU, by strengthening their opportunities of social and labour inclusion. The most important change for the women under this situation is to prepare them to enter the work market with better success conditions. This is without any doubt the most important obstacle for a change in their lives and their social inclusion. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1101 EN GU-T1101 Support for the Government of Guatemala in the Management of the Strategic Plan EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-M1009 The goal of the project is to foster the development of eco-tourism, which contributes to the conservation of natural and cultural resources while creating opportunities for the economic development of the region. GY-M1009 Community Tourism Enterprise Development in the Rupununi Guyana The goal of the project is to foster the development of eco-tourism, which contributes to the conservation of natural and cultural resources while creating opportunities for the economic development of the region. Technical Cooperation Guyana SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 25-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1101 Technical cooperation is aimed at supporting and strengthening the capacities of municipal governments en Sao Paulo to design and develop strategies and plans for successful local economic development, that include trade, investment, competitiveness and productive development components of small businesses. BR-T1101 Local Institutional Strengthening and Economic Development of MSEs Technical cooperation is aimed at supporting and strengthening the capacities of municipal governments en Sao Paulo to design and develop strategies and plans for successful local economic development, that include trade, investment, competitiveness and productive development components of small businesses. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRADE 24-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1550 To provide technical guidance for the operation of the Anticorruption Activities Fund, contribute to regional cooperation among member countries, and support knowledge generation based on the activities financed by the Fund. RG-T1550 Support for the Operation of the Anti-Corruption Activities Fund To provide technical guidance for the operation of the Anticorruption Activities Fund, contribute to regional cooperation among member countries, and support knowledge generation based on the activities financed by the Fund. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1085 The objective of the TC is to perform the necessary studies to conclude the structuring of the project and have the documents for the bid for the infrastructure component under APP and for the concession of colective tranport services of BRT. BR-T1085 Structuring BRT Corridor Metropolitan Express of Rio de Janeiro The objective of the TC is to perform the necessary studies to conclude the structuring of the project and have the documents for the bid for the infrastructure component under APP and for the concession of colective tranport services of BRT. Technical Cooperation Brazil 23-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1052 To fund a portion of Transantiago's operating expenses for 2008 and 2009. CH-L1052 Transantiago To fund a portion of Transantiago's operating expenses for 2008 and 2009. Loan Operation Chile TRANSPORT 23-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1020 The project's general objective is to help make the audiovisual industry more competitive and increase its access to the regional and international market, including the industry's various products (entertainment, educational, advertising, and innovative products). Its specific objective is to improve coordination among the various links of the industry's production chain and build certain capacities that currently limit its potential development. CH-M1020 Support for Audiovisual Industry: Coordination of the Chain & Marketing The project's general objective is to help make the audiovisual industry more competitive and increase its access to the regional and international market, including the industry's various products (entertainment, educational, advertising, and innovative products). Its specific objective is to improve coordination among the various links of the industry's production chain and build certain capacities that currently limit its potential development. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1119 The nonreimbursable contribution of the BID will provide funds to expand the existent consultant services that were introduced by the Presidency of the Colombian's Government with the following objectives: a) to develop a better understanding of the governemnet's pro-poor policies; b) to improve the transparency and attention to the distribution of the budget throughout all goverment levels that represent the rights and needs of the population most vulnerable; and c) to improve the efficiency of the consultancy and to install an innovative mechanism of participation that ensure that the voice of the most vulnerable population is heard and that public services provided are responsive the communities' needs. CO-T1119 Support for Community Councils in Colombia Phase II The nonreimbursable contribution of the BID will provide funds to expand the existent consultant services that were introduced by the Presidency of the Colombian's Government with the following objectives: a) to develop a better understanding of the governemnet's pro-poor policies; b) to improve the transparency and attention to the distribution of the budget throughout all goverment levels that represent the rights and needs of the population most vulnerable; and c) to improve the efficiency of the consultancy and to install an innovative mechanism of participation that ensure that the voice of the most vulnerable population is heard and that public services provided are responsive the communities' needs. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1139 Contribute to the development and implementation of public transit systems with sustainable strategies, co-orchestrated with the urban development plan and optimizing the available resources. CO-T1139 Support of Private Participation and Concessions in Infrastructure Contribute to the development and implementation of public transit systems with sustainable strategies, co-orchestrated with the urban development plan and optimizing the available resources. Technical Cooperation Colombia 23-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1018 Contribute to the economic development of the south-occident region in El Salvador by improving the entrepreneurial and technological basis in two of the highly potential economic activities. ES-M1018 Territorially-Based Economic Development in Southwestern El Salvador Contribute to the economic development of the south-occident region in El Salvador by improving the entrepreneurial and technological basis in two of the highly potential economic activities. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1114 Strengthen the competitive base for aquaculture in the SW Region Develop and strengthen rural tourism and aquaculture related enterprise initiatives Strengthen the institutional framework for regional development through public and private partnerships in the tourism and aquaculture sectors. ES-T1114 Territorially-Based Economic Development in Southwestern El Salvador Strengthen the competitive base for aquaculture in the SW Region Develop and strengthen rural tourism and aquaculture related enterprise initiatives Strengthen the institutional framework for regional development through public and private partnerships in the tourism and aquaculture sectors. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1100 The objective is to contribute to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of the SMEs in the region. The purpose is to establish, implement and validate a model to improve the efficiency and the satisfaction of the client through the expenses reduction that do not add value through Lean Six Sigma. RG-M1100 Improving SME Efficiency through Lean 6 Sigma The objective is to contribute to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of the SMEs in the region. The purpose is to establish, implement and validate a model to improve the efficiency and the satisfaction of the client through the expenses reduction that do not add value through Lean Six Sigma. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1109 The general objective of the Program is to contribute to the development of strong MIF partners institutions in LAC and at the same time foster a broader dissemination of lessons and good practices from MIF projects in the region. The specific objective is to support learning communities of MIF partner executing agencies by establishing a fund to support regional pilot projects in knowledge-sharing generated by these groups. RG-M1109 Promoting Knowledge Management through Learning Communities The general objective of the Program is to contribute to the development of strong MIF partners institutions in LAC and at the same time foster a broader dissemination of lessons and good practices from MIF projects in the region. The specific objective is to support learning communities of MIF partner executing agencies by establishing a fund to support regional pilot projects in knowledge-sharing generated by these groups. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1041 Improve the quality and accuracy of the civl registry and vital statistics. UR-T1041 Improved Efficiency of Civil and Vital Registries Improve the quality and accuracy of the civl registry and vital statistics. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1066 The objective of the TC is to support the Government of Peru in generating an appropiate climate to develop the financial services through mobile phones (m-banking) as a mechanism to expand access to financial services to the poor segments of society. PE-T1066 Support for Deepening Access to Financial Services through M-Banking The objective of the TC is to support the Government of Peru in generating an appropiate climate to develop the financial services through mobile phones (m-banking) as a mechanism to expand access to financial services to the poor segments of society. Technical Cooperation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 18-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1010 The project will support women entrepreneurs in rural communities, grouped in associations, to improve their capacities for production, commercialization and business management. It will also support their articulation in production-commercialization chains that would facilitate their access to dynamic markets, both national and international. HA-M1010 Promotion of Economic Opportunities in Rural Areas The project will support women entrepreneurs in rural communities, grouped in associations, to improve their capacities for production, commercialization and business management. It will also support their articulation in production-commercialization chains that would facilitate their access to dynamic markets, both national and international. Technical Cooperation Haiti PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1024 EN CH-M1024 Support Development of Incluive Business Opportunities in Household Furniture EN Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1110 The objective of the Project is to facilitate that a team of Guatemala City, integrated by technical officers and authorities, will travel to Quito to know the experience of rehabilitation and management of the historic center of the city GU-T1110 Best Practices Experiences in Rehabilitation of Historic Areas The objective of the Project is to facilitate that a team of Guatemala City, integrated by technical officers and authorities, will travel to Quito to know the experience of rehabilitation and management of the historic center of the city Technical Cooperation Guatemala URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 10-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1530 The goal of this technical cooperation is to identify initiatives in the Central American Region that will contribute to increase the development potential of small and medium enterprises (SME) in a given region by strengthening the competitive factors (territorial assets) of the locality, and thus – by extension – improve the development potential of the region itself. RG-T1530 Promoting Local Economic Development Initiatives in Central America The goal of this technical cooperation is to identify initiatives in the Central American Region that will contribute to increase the development potential of small and medium enterprises (SME) in a given region by strengthening the competitive factors (territorial assets) of the locality, and thus – by extension – improve the development potential of the region itself. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1011 To provide long-term on-balance sheet funding to support BMI's lending programs to financial institutions, for final on-lending to corporate and individual borrowers, specifically in low- to middle-income housing and the development of MSMEs in El Salvador. Additionally it will strengthen the borrower's balance sheet and diversify its sources of funding. ES-L1011 Banco Multisectorial de Inversiones A/B Loan To provide long-term on-balance sheet funding to support BMI's lending programs to financial institutions, for final on-lending to corporate and individual borrowers, specifically in low- to middle-income housing and the development of MSMEs in El Salvador. Additionally it will strengthen the borrower's balance sheet and diversify its sources of funding. Loan Operation El Salvador FINANCIAL MARKETS 01-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1036 To increase its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to develop its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. The incorporation of Banco G&T Continental into the TFFP will constitute the first step towards the establishment of a solid business relationship that could yield significant business opportunities in the context of the NSG mandate. GU-L1036 Banco G&T Continental - TFFP To increase its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to develop its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. The incorporation of Banco G&T Continental into the TFFP will constitute the first step towards the establishment of a solid business relationship that could yield significant business opportunities in the context of the NSG mandate. Loan Operation Guatemala TRADE 01-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1041 The objectives of this Technical Cooperation are: (1) to improve the capacity of the GoG to identify and evaluate viable investment opportunities in the bioenergy production chain; (2) to develop a standard methodology for evaluation of project proposals in bioenergy; (3) dissemination of information on the in financial vehicle or instrument to potential donors for a pilot operation.; and (4) to design a financial vehicle or instrument to promote project preparation and the subsequent project implementation GY-T1041 Expanding Bioenergy Opportunities in Guyana The objectives of this Technical Cooperation are: (1) to improve the capacity of the GoG to identify and evaluate viable investment opportunities in the bioenergy production chain; (2) to develop a standard methodology for evaluation of project proposals in bioenergy; (3) dissemination of information on the in financial vehicle or instrument to potential donors for a pilot operation.; and (4) to design a financial vehicle or instrument to promote project preparation and the subsequent project implementation Technical Cooperation Guyana ENERGY 01-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1061 The Office of the President of Guyana has requested that the Bank provide it with assistance to improve the capacity of the Government to better respond to project proposals related to non-traditional energy sources, with particular emphasis on bioenergy and to increase capacity within the Government in relation to bio-energy technology and research. The proposed TC addresses this request through complementary components that include (1) knowledge transfer; (2) design of a financial vehicle or instrument to develop viable investment opportunities; (3) dissemination of information related to the recommended financial vehicle or instrument and the identification of sources of funding for a pilot operation; and (4) capacity building and the transfer of technology. GY-T1061 Expanding Bioenergy Opportunities in Guyana The Office of the President of Guyana has requested that the Bank provide it with assistance to improve the capacity of the Government to better respond to project proposals related to non-traditional energy sources, with particular emphasis on bioenergy and to increase capacity within the Government in relation to bio-energy technology and research. The proposed TC addresses this request through complementary components that include (1) knowledge transfer; (2) design of a financial vehicle or instrument to develop viable investment opportunities; (3) dissemination of information related to the recommended financial vehicle or instrument and the identification of sources of funding for a pilot operation; and (4) capacity building and the transfer of technology. Technical Cooperation Guyana ENERGY 01-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1036 Each of the tranches of the Facility will have a specific use of proceeds. The funds from IDB Group will support Banco Ficohsa's longer term lending programs including housing finance and SME financing and microenterprise financing in Honduras. The funds from the B-Lender will serve for general corporate purposes. HO-L1036 Banco Financiera Hondureña A/B Loan Each of the tranches of the Facility will have a specific use of proceeds. The funds from IDB Group will support Banco Ficohsa's longer term lending programs including housing finance and SME financing and microenterprise financing in Honduras. The funds from the B-Lender will serve for general corporate purposes. Loan Operation Honduras FINANCIAL MARKETS 01-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-L1001 To support the GoJ in addresing key constraints to the competitivness of Jamaica, by supporting the implementation of reforms to reduce costs and increase benefits for businesses of all sizes and in all sectors, including poor entrepeneurs. JA-L1001 Competitiveness Enhancement Program To support the GoJ in addresing key constraints to the competitivness of Jamaica, by supporting the implementation of reforms to reduce costs and increase benefits for businesses of all sizes and in all sectors, including poor entrepeneurs. Loan Operation Jamaica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1502 The general objective of this consultancy is to contribute in the development of successful initiatives of local competitiveness in regions of Latin America, through the dissemination of the knowledge obtained by the MIF in the area of Productive Integrated Projects. The specific objective is to transfer the experience developed by MIF projects through the use of this Learning Guide, offering the technical knowledge, tools and necessary skills for local actors in the identification, design, execution, evaluation and follow-up on territorial economic development initiatives. RG-T1502 Dissemination of MIF Learning Guide on PIP and Support on New Intiatives The general objective of this consultancy is to contribute in the development of successful initiatives of local competitiveness in regions of Latin America, through the dissemination of the knowledge obtained by the MIF in the area of Productive Integrated Projects. The specific objective is to transfer the experience developed by MIF projects through the use of this Learning Guide, offering the technical knowledge, tools and necessary skills for local actors in the identification, design, execution, evaluation and follow-up on territorial economic development initiatives. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1015 To foster the country's process of international economic integration through institutional capacity-building in the public and private sectors in the areas of negotiation, implementation, and administration of trade and international economic integration policies, as well as policies to promote exports and attract investment. UR-L1015 Foreign Trade Management Support Program To foster the country's process of international economic integration through institutional capacity-building in the public and private sectors in the areas of negotiation, implementation, and administration of trade and international economic integration policies, as well as policies to promote exports and attract investment. Loan Operation Uruguay TRADE 01-Apr-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1089 The general goal of the operation is to create the necessary conditions for businesses to be able to formally develop and grow, thus enabling the entrepreneurial structure necessary for the productive development of Bolivia under principles of equity, transparency and good governance practices. BO-T1089 Strengthening of Bolivian Entrepreneurial System The general goal of the operation is to create the necessary conditions for businesses to be able to formally develop and grow, thus enabling the entrepreneurial structure necessary for the productive development of Bolivia under principles of equity, transparency and good governance practices. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1288 EN RG-T1288 Viable Agriculture for Small Producers EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 31-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1294 EN RG-T1294 Support for the Trade Negotiations with the European Union EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 31-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1334 The general objective of the Program is to facilitate the creation of the Free Trade Area of the Americas through the provision of direct support to the FTAA negotiating process.The specific objective of the Program is to support the operation of the AS, which provides temporary administrative and logistical support to the negotiating process, in Puebla, Mexico, for approximately 10 months from February to December 2007. RG-T1334 Support for the Next Steps for the FTAA Administrative Secretariat The general objective of the Program is to facilitate the creation of the Free Trade Area of the Americas through the provision of direct support to the FTAA negotiating process.The specific objective of the Program is to support the operation of the AS, which provides temporary administrative and logistical support to the negotiating process, in Puebla, Mexico, for approximately 10 months from February to December 2007. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 31-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1042 To support the government of Uruguay in the strengthening of its E-Government platform UR-L1042 E-Government Management Program Assistance in Uruguay To support the government of Uruguay in the strengthening of its E-Government platform Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1547 EN RG-T1547 Update of Information and Identification of Actions and Basic Procedures EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 30-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1280 EN RG-T1280 Enegy Efficiency in Water Utilities in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 28-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1292 The general objective of the project is to foster Caribbean private sector competitiveness in both regional and global markets, through more effective market integration and improvements in the regional business environment. The specific objectives are: a) to improve the quality and quantity of economic infrastructure and logistics services by strengthening the policy, regulatory and institutional framework for Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Caribbean countries, and b) to review current issues and policy recommendations for the remaining obstacles of full intra-regional market liberalization trade facilitation within the CSME, and implementation challenges of CARICOM's external common tariff. RG-T1292 CARICOM - Fostering Priv Sec Compet. in a more Open and Integrated Market The general objective of the project is to foster Caribbean private sector competitiveness in both regional and global markets, through more effective market integration and improvements in the regional business environment. The specific objectives are: a) to improve the quality and quantity of economic infrastructure and logistics services by strengthening the policy, regulatory and institutional framework for Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Caribbean countries, and b) to review current issues and policy recommendations for the remaining obstacles of full intra-regional market liberalization trade facilitation within the CSME, and implementation challenges of CARICOM's external common tariff. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1012 To address, through second-tier banking, the needs for potable water and basic sanitation; and deed legalization and equipment improvement in health and education, as part of the urban development component. CO-L1012 First Individual Loan for the Lending Program for Public Service Providers To address, through second-tier banking, the needs for potable water and basic sanitation; and deed legalization and equipment improvement in health and education, as part of the urban development component. Loan Operation Colombia FINANCIAL MARKETS 26-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-X1003 To contribute to the development and the territorial competitiveness being facilitated the sustainable access to financing of infrastructure projects and services associated to the provision of public services. CO-X1003 Proposal for a conditional credit line (CCLIP) To contribute to the development and the territorial competitiveness being facilitated the sustainable access to financing of infrastructure projects and services associated to the provision of public services. Container Colombia FINANCIAL MARKETS 26-Mar-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1024 To help Paraguay's private sector gradually become more competitive by financing medium- and long-term business ventures. Its purpose would be to channel medium- and long-term funds to the productive sector for development programs. PR-L1024 First Program under the CCLIP Line for the Financing of the AFD To help Paraguay's private sector gradually become more competitive by financing medium- and long-term business ventures. Its purpose would be to channel medium- and long-term funds to the productive sector for development programs. Loan Operation Paraguay FINANCIAL MARKETS 26-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-X1001 To support the Paraguay's productive sector to gradually become more competitive and create jobs by providing medium- and long-term financing for business ventures to carry out investment projects and development programs. Its purpose would be to channel medium- and long-term funds to the productive sector for development programs. PR-X1001 Expanded CCLIP Line for the Financing of the AFD To support the Paraguay's productive sector to gradually become more competitive and create jobs by providing medium- and long-term financing for business ventures to carry out investment projects and development programs. Its purpose would be to channel medium- and long-term funds to the productive sector for development programs. Container Paraguay FINANCIAL MARKETS 26-Mar-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1169 To adequately prepare the loan operation EC-L1059. EC-T1169 Support for the Preparation of Project EC-L1059: PROPESCAR To adequately prepare the loan operation EC-L1059. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 25-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1088 To contribute to the economic and social development of Bolivia across new energetic alternatives based on agricultural production. The aim of the project is to rely on a technical platform that it should allow the capture of decisions for the production of biodiesel and other agro-fuels in Bolivia. BO-T1088 Potenciality Production of Biodiesel and other Agrofuels in Bolivia To contribute to the economic and social development of Bolivia across new energetic alternatives based on agricultural production. The aim of the project is to rely on a technical platform that it should allow the capture of decisions for the production of biodiesel and other agro-fuels in Bolivia. Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENERGY 24-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1285 The Intention is the transference of knowledge and technology to the beneficiary countries by means of the application of the Methodology developed Productive and Logistic Integration for IIRSA, in whose process the technicians of each country will participate. RG-T1285 Training and Aplication of the IPRLG IIRSA Initiative's Methodology The Intention is the transference of knowledge and technology to the beneficiary countries by means of the application of the Methodology developed Productive and Logistic Integration for IIRSA, in whose process the technicians of each country will participate. Technical Cooperation Regional INDUSTRY 24-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1293 To help Caribbean countries improve their capacity to collect and exchange migration-related data, with a view to enhancing regional dialogue and cooperation on intra-regional labor mobility. RG-T1293 CARICOM - Implementing the Free Movement of Skills To help Caribbean countries improve their capacity to collect and exchange migration-related data, with a view to enhancing regional dialogue and cooperation on intra-regional labor mobility. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 24-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1096 The objective of the program proposed is to devise the social, environmental, financial, and technical studies, that permit to develop a strategy for the definition and set in motion of the National Program of Biocombustibles in El Salvador ES-T1096 Biofuels Action Plan Development The objective of the program proposed is to devise the social, environmental, financial, and technical studies, that permit to develop a strategy for the definition and set in motion of the National Program of Biocombustibles in El Salvador Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENERGY 21-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1522 To bring technical and leadership skills to support the implementation of the Bank Action Plan and to strengthen the institution's ability to successfully meet its objectives. The proposed Japanese specialist will be a central resource for the Bank in carrying out a subset of the key tasks of the Plan. RG-T1522 Japanese Specialist in Disaster Risk Management To bring technical and leadership skills to support the implementation of the Bank Action Plan and to strengthen the institution's ability to successfully meet its objectives. The proposed Japanese specialist will be a central resource for the Bank in carrying out a subset of the key tasks of the Plan. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1051 To provide financing to activities included in the context of a comprehensive strategy to improve the transit system of the metropolitan area of Santiago and the rest of the country. The PPF will finance preparation and analysis activities for the Support Program to the Urban Transport Reform (CH-L1047) and the non-sovereign guaranteed operation for the Transantiago system (CH-L1052). CH-L1051 PEF:CH-L1047 Institutional Strengthening of Urban Transport To provide financing to activities included in the context of a comprehensive strategy to improve the transit system of the metropolitan area of Santiago and the rest of the country. The PPF will finance preparation and analysis activities for the Support Program to the Urban Transport Reform (CH-L1047) and the non-sovereign guaranteed operation for the Transantiago system (CH-L1052). Loan Operation Chile TRANSPORT 20-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1031 To increase its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to develop its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. The incorporation of Banco de Finanzas into the TFFP will constitute the first step towards the establishment of a solid business relationship that could yield significant business opportunities in the context of the NSG mandate. NI-L1031 Banco de Finanzas - TFFP To increase its capacity to access funding over one year with correspondent banks to develop its trade finance activities, in line with the IDB's commitment to supporting intra-regional trade among Central American, South American and the Caribbean economies. The incorporation of Banco de Finanzas into the TFFP will constitute the first step towards the establishment of a solid business relationship that could yield significant business opportunities in the context of the NSG mandate. Loan Operation Nicaragua TRADE 20-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1466 The general objective of the consultancy is to analyze the best practices applied in Sweden and other OCDE countries to adapt the labor unions to the new context within de market economy, to give them a new important functionality for the sustainable and equitable development of the private sector. The specific objective is to explore a new potentional niche of action within the labor unions, where would be opportune and relevant MIF intervention. Additionally, there would be identified two MIF pilot projects. RG-T1466 Promote Competitiveness through Social Dialogue The general objective of the consultancy is to analyze the best practices applied in Sweden and other OCDE countries to adapt the labor unions to the new context within de market economy, to give them a new important functionality for the sustainable and equitable development of the private sector. The specific objective is to explore a new potentional niche of action within the labor unions, where would be opportune and relevant MIF intervention. Additionally, there would be identified two MIF pilot projects. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1481 Supporting the development and piloting of six technology-based innovations that improve the quality of life and social and economic inclusion of poor people in the Region. RG-T1481 Innovative Technological and ICT Solutions and Applications for the Majority Supporting the development and piloting of six technology-based innovations that improve the quality of life and social and economic inclusion of poor people in the Region. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 20-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1536 The objective of this consultancy is to evaluate the advancements up to now of the Innovation Support Program (ISP) according to its objectives and work plan stated in its original proposal. RG-T1536 Intermediate Evaluation of the Innovation Support Program (ISP) The objective of this consultancy is to evaluate the advancements up to now of the Innovation Support Program (ISP) according to its objectives and work plan stated in its original proposal. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1539 The objective of the TC is to validate in LAC the international best practices aimed at promoting an improvement in SME's capacity to take advantage of the benefits associated to a proper use of their Intellectual Property as a means to increase their competitiveness and encourage innovation. RG-T1539 Generating Value through Intellectual Property The objective of the TC is to validate in LAC the international best practices aimed at promoting an improvement in SME's capacity to take advantage of the benefits associated to a proper use of their Intellectual Property as a means to increase their competitiveness and encourage innovation. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1115 The goal of the project is to penetrate the microfinance market in localities with few financial services. The purpose is to design a selfsustainable and decentralized coverage system through microagencies incorporated into local development networks. CH-L1115 Microagency model to increase financial services for suburban and rural microent The goal of the project is to penetrate the microfinance market in localities with few financial services. The purpose is to design a selfsustainable and decentralized coverage system through microagencies incorporated into local development networks. Loan Operation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Mar-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1021 The goal of the project is to penetrate the microfinance market in localities with few financial services. The purpose is to design a selfsustainable and decentralized coverage system through microagencies incorporated into local development networks. CH-M1021 Microagency model to increase financial services for suburban and rural microent The goal of the project is to penetrate the microfinance market in localities with few financial services. The purpose is to design a selfsustainable and decentralized coverage system through microagencies incorporated into local development networks. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Mar-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1019 The goal is to facilitate the qualification and enterprise insertion of rural and urban youth at risk through a program of qualification and labor that develops technological and technical skills. The specific objective is to develop the enterprising abilities and of empleabilidad of young people of low income in risk. GU-M1019 Business and Job Placement for At-Risk Youth The goal is to facilitate the qualification and enterprise insertion of rural and urban youth at risk through a program of qualification and labor that develops technological and technical skills. The specific objective is to develop the enterprising abilities and of empleabilidad of young people of low income in risk. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1076 To support the Municipality of Guatemala in finalize the CACC Master Plan, complementing the existing proposal with all the information and instruments necessary for a successful implementation. GU-T1076 Support for the Preparation of Aurora-Cañas Central Corridor Project To support the Municipality of Guatemala in finalize the CACC Master Plan, complementing the existing proposal with all the information and instruments necessary for a successful implementation. Technical Cooperation Guatemala URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1049 The general objective of the project is to facilitate the access to water and sanitation adequate services, mainly for the poor population groups in Peru. The purpose is to generate new models of expansion of these water services through the strengthen of local governments and communities. PE-M1049 Improved Access to Water and Sanitation Services in Small Municipios The general objective of the project is to facilitate the access to water and sanitation adequate services, mainly for the poor population groups in Peru. The purpose is to generate new models of expansion of these water services through the strengthen of local governments and communities. Technical Cooperation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 19-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1114 The general objective is to improve the economic conditions of low income communities of the participant countries. The purpose is to consolidate a model of development through alliances between base organizations and entrepreneurial organizations in the countries. RG-M1114 Strengthening Grassroots Organizations to Fight Poverty The general objective is to improve the economic conditions of low income communities of the participant countries. The purpose is to consolidate a model of development through alliances between base organizations and entrepreneurial organizations in the countries. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1134 The general objective of the program is to improve job opportunities for people with disabilities, contributing to their social and economic inclusion. The purpose is to strengthen the rehabilitation services, training and job placement to expand job opportunities for people with disabilities. RG-M1134 Strengthening Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities The general objective of the program is to improve job opportunities for people with disabilities, contributing to their social and economic inclusion. The purpose is to strengthen the rehabilitation services, training and job placement to expand job opportunities for people with disabilities. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1521 The objectives of the project are to: (a) analyze the process of implementing trade agreements in Chile, derive lessons learned regarding legal and institutional reforms, and translate those experiences into an applicable and useable framework for other countries in LAC; and (b) identify areas where the Bank can provide trade-related technical assistance to Latin American and Caribbean countries currently engaged in implementation processes. RG-T1521 Legal and Institutional Reforms for the Implementation of Trade Agreements The objectives of the project are to: (a) analyze the process of implementing trade agreements in Chile, derive lessons learned regarding legal and institutional reforms, and translate those experiences into an applicable and useable framework for other countries in LAC; and (b) identify areas where the Bank can provide trade-related technical assistance to Latin American and Caribbean countries currently engaged in implementation processes. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 19-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1014 The project will improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Tobago's food vending sector and will also contribute to expansion of opportunities for participation by local micro enterprises in the island ¿s dominant tourism sector. In Tobago, the island's local culinary offerings are a key element in the tourism product. Visitors to Tobago as well as residents frequently consume local foods purchased from the food vendors established popular visitor attractions and clustered on the roadside in the island's popular South West peninsula. In may cases, the products are not the result of sound food processing principles, with their content, appearance and packaging needing significant improvement. Although street vendors are a convenient source of affordable meals for lower and middle-income households and individuals and a draw for tourists visiting Tobago. Street vendors play an important role in food security as well as in the infusion of local content in the island's tourism sector, however the street food vendor sector represents a primary source of contamination and disease. Consumption of these products places the public at risk for food borne illnesses, the incidence of which has been increasing regionally and internationallyGeneral Objectives: The general objective of the project is to improve food safety and handling practices of Tobago's street vendors and microprocessors.Specific Objectives: Specific project objectives include the following:- To create awareness of the importance of food safety as a platform for national and tourism development;- To promote the availability of safe food for domestic consumers and tourists by improving food safety management and practices among Street Vendors and Microprocessors in Tobago;- To enhance the marketability/competitiveness of products produced by Street Vendors and Microprocessors in the targeted areas, via improved product quality/adoption of food safety standards;- To facilitate the promotion of local micro enterprise participation in the tourism industry, with particular focus on culinary tourism; and- To create a sustainable and replicable model for enhancing food safety standards among street vendors in Trinidad and within the wider Caribbean. This project is a "pilot" initiative that is designed to improve food safety standards among a select group of Street Vendors and Microprocessors in Tobago. The project components are as follows: 1. Food Safety Awareness Building targeted at vendors and microprocessors in Tobago 2. Conduct of a Baseline Assessment and Selection of at least 30 street vendors to participate in an intervention program 3. Implementation of Food Safety Practices including training and on site implementation of food storage, preparation and handling practices at participants' place of business, as well as exposure to a model vending booth 4. Post Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation of results TT-M1014 Improving Food Safety Standards among Street Vendors in Tobago The project will improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Tobago's food vending sector and will also contribute to expansion of opportunities for participation by local micro enterprises in the island ¿s dominant tourism sector. In Tobago, the island's local culinary offerings are a key element in the tourism product. Visitors to Tobago as well as residents frequently consume local foods purchased from the food vendors established popular visitor attractions and clustered on the roadside in the island's popular South West peninsula. In may cases, the products are not the result of sound food processing principles, with their content, appearance and packaging needing significant improvement. Although street vendors are a convenient source of affordable meals for lower and middle-income households and individuals and a draw for tourists visiting Tobago. Street vendors play an important role in food security as well as in the infusion of local content in the island's tourism sector, however the street food vendor sector represents a primary source of contamination and disease. Consumption of these products places the public at risk for food borne illnesses, the incidence of which has been increasing regionally and internationallyGeneral Objectives: The general objective of the project is to improve food safety and handling practices of Tobago's street vendors and microprocessors.Specific Objectives: Specific project objectives include the following:- To create awareness of the importance of food safety as a platform for national and tourism development;- To promote the availability of safe food for domestic consumers and tourists by improving food safety management and practices among Street Vendors and Microprocessors in Tobago;- To enhance the marketability/competitiveness of products produced by Street Vendors and Microprocessors in the targeted areas, via improved product quality/adoption of food safety standards;- To facilitate the promotion of local micro enterprise participation in the tourism industry, with particular focus on culinary tourism; and- To create a sustainable and replicable model for enhancing food safety standards among street vendors in Trinidad and within the wider Caribbean. This project is a "pilot" initiative that is designed to improve food safety standards among a select group of Street Vendors and Microprocessors in Tobago. The project components are as follows: 1. Food Safety Awareness Building targeted at vendors and microprocessors in Tobago 2. Conduct of a Baseline Assessment and Selection of at least 30 street vendors to participate in an intervention program 3. Implementation of Food Safety Practices including training and on site implementation of food storage, preparation and handling practices at participants' place of business, as well as exposure to a model vending booth 4. Post Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation of results Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1096 EN EC-T1096 Modernization Working Systems EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1137 The purpose of this TC is to study the technical and economic feasibility of the project in Quindio and by request of the Government of Colombia extend the scope of the TC to assess R&D possibilities of Biofuels in Colombia. CO-T1137 Feasibility for Biofuel Production in Quindio Department The purpose of this TC is to study the technical and economic feasibility of the project in Quindio and by request of the Government of Colombia extend the scope of the TC to assess R&D possibilities of Biofuels in Colombia. Technical Cooperation Colombia ENERGY 17-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1176 To interchange regional experiences in the implementation of best practices on local competitiveness development. EC-T1176 Review of Experiences on Local Competitiveness Projects To interchange regional experiences in the implementation of best practices on local competitiveness development. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-M1010 The objective of the project is to achieve massive increases in the productivity of small farmers by integrating duckweed production with fish farming. GY-M1010 Demonstration of an Integrated Farming Model for Poor Farmers The objective of the project is to achieve massive increases in the productivity of small farmers by integrating duckweed production with fish farming. Technical Cooperation Guyana AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 17-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1526 The objectives consist: (i) to finance the design and preparation of 4 case studies of projects financed by the I.D.B. in water and sanitation sector; and (ii) to finance the participation of the executors agencies and others in the execution of those projects in several international events so that they present the case studies. RG-T1526 Prepare of Case Studies of IDB Financed Projects The objectives consist: (i) to finance the design and preparation of 4 case studies of projects financed by the I.D.B. in water and sanitation sector; and (ii) to finance the participation of the executors agencies and others in the execution of those projects in several international events so that they present the case studies. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 17-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1040 The objective of this TC is to finance technical consultancy services to prepare the studies for the design of the Project Strengthening Agricultura Innovation (AR-L1064) AR-T1040 Support Preparation Project Strengthening Agricultural Innovation The objective of this TC is to finance technical consultancy services to prepare the studies for the design of the Project Strengthening Agricultura Innovation (AR-L1064) Technical Cooperation Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 14-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1084 The objective of the operation is to provide educational alternatives to youth from mining communities in Potosí, Bolivia, instead of working in mines. BO-T1084 Educational Opportunities for Adolescentes in the Mining Districts of Potosi The objective of the operation is to provide educational alternatives to youth from mining communities in Potosí, Bolivia, instead of working in mines. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1037 The main objective of this project is generating the technology-based conditions that will ensure that the opportunities and tools offered by the digital era are better used and foster a further step toward implementation of the Chilean digital strategy CH-T1037 Free Internet Connection in Salamanca The main objective of this project is generating the technology-based conditions that will ensure that the opportunities and tools offered by the digital era are better used and foster a further step toward implementation of the Chilean digital strategy Technical Cooperation Chile SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 14-Mar-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1178 Employees of Superintendency of Banks and Insurances from Ecuador will travel to other countries to learn successfull experiencies on strenghtening procesess of Financial Institutions Oversight EC-T1178 Review of Experiences on Financial Institutions' Supervision Strengthening Employees of Superintendency of Banks and Insurances from Ecuador will travel to other countries to learn successfull experiencies on strenghtening procesess of Financial Institutions Oversight Technical Cooperation Ecuador FINANCIAL MARKETS 14-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1083 The objective of this technical cooperation project (TC) is to finance the continued local technical advice and coordination, in Nicaragua, required to meet the objectives of the Sida-IDB Partnership under the new modalities agreed upon between the IDB and Sida NI-T1083 Coordination of the Sida-IDB Partnership in Nicaragua The objective of this technical cooperation project (TC) is to finance the continued local technical advice and coordination, in Nicaragua, required to meet the objectives of the Sida-IDB Partnership under the new modalities agreed upon between the IDB and Sida Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1467 The purpose of this project is to have a discussion forum with youth leaders (Agents of Change) who have made a significant contribution to their community, renowned youth practitioners, and representatives of public, private and non-profit sectors to present key components of best practices that have facilitated the participation of youth in their local development programs and promoted positive youth development. This Forum is to take place as part of the Bank's Annual meeting in Miami, Florida in April 2008. The specific objectives of the project are: (i) to provide a platform where young people can share their experiences as youth leaders engaged in advancing the development of their communities; (ii) to disseminate best practices and effective methodologies for expanding programs that foster youth participation in the development process; (iii) to encourage inter-sectorial dialogue to better coordinate holistic youth programs; and, (iii) to highlight the current demographic window of opportunity by investing strategically in youth development (see also, World Development Report, 2007). RG-T1467 Conference: Youth as Agents of Change The purpose of this project is to have a discussion forum with youth leaders (Agents of Change) who have made a significant contribution to their community, renowned youth practitioners, and representatives of public, private and non-profit sectors to present key components of best practices that have facilitated the participation of youth in their local development programs and promoted positive youth development. This Forum is to take place as part of the Bank's Annual meeting in Miami, Florida in April 2008. The specific objectives of the project are: (i) to provide a platform where young people can share their experiences as youth leaders engaged in advancing the development of their communities; (ii) to disseminate best practices and effective methodologies for expanding programs that foster youth participation in the development process; (iii) to encourage inter-sectorial dialogue to better coordinate holistic youth programs; and, (iii) to highlight the current demographic window of opportunity by investing strategically in youth development (see also, World Development Report, 2007). Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1027 The project will benefit secondary school students (3300) and teachers (100) from the Aysen Region. Students from selected schools will follow the "Junior Achievement" programs and the teachers wil be trained in this learning by doing methodology. CH-M1027 Young Entrepreneurs from Aysen The project will benefit secondary school students (3300) and teachers (100) from the Aysen Region. Students from selected schools will follow the "Junior Achievement" programs and the teachers wil be trained in this learning by doing methodology. Technical Cooperation Chile EDUCATION 13-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1170 Provide emergency support with a non-reimbursable TC for the state of emergency declared in Ecuador (Tungurahua and Cotopaxi provinces) due to the eruption of the Tungurahua volcano, contributing with humanitarian aide to affected populations. Decreto Ejecutivo 903 del 6 de febrero de 2007 EC-T1170 Emergency Assistance due to Eruption of Tungurahua Volcano Provide emergency support with a non-reimbursable TC for the state of emergency declared in Ecuador (Tungurahua and Cotopaxi provinces) due to the eruption of the Tungurahua volcano, contributing with humanitarian aide to affected populations. Decreto Ejecutivo 903 del 6 de febrero de 2007 Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 13-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1043 The specific objective is to strengthen SENACYT's technical capacity, as well as its capacities in administration, finances, and public and organizational relations, so it can process requests for financing under the components of the abovementioned operation related to financing for research, development, and innovation, and to the deepening of human capital PN-T1043 Support for the Institutional Strengthening of SENACYT The specific objective is to strengthen SENACYT's technical capacity, as well as its capacities in administration, finances, and public and organizational relations, so it can process requests for financing under the components of the abovementioned operation related to financing for research, development, and innovation, and to the deepening of human capital Technical Cooperation Panama SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 13-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1484 The objective of the conference is to bring together private- and public sector, regulators, policymakers and key stakeholders of Europe and Latin America (LA) in order to facilitate a knowledge transfer and experience in energy efficiency to stimulate investments in this area. RG-T1484 Energy Efficiency and Competitiveness The objective of the conference is to bring together private- and public sector, regulators, policymakers and key stakeholders of Europe and Latin America (LA) in order to facilitate a knowledge transfer and experience in energy efficiency to stimulate investments in this area. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 13-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1019 The overall objective of the operation is to improve the living conditions of women microentrepreneurs in rural and suburban areas of the Dominican Republic, expanding and strengthening the supply of financial services. The specific objective is to strengthen the management and administrative systems of MUDE allowing women microentrepreneurs, located in rural and suburban areas of the Dominican Republic, to have access to new and improved microcredit and complementary services. To that end, the project will center its efforts in: (i) providing technical assistance to strengthen the operational and administrative areas of MUDE microcredit program; (ii) develop new financial products to rural areas by the institution; (Iii ) strengthening the credit program in the operational and technology area to provide timely services with efficiency and quality. DR-M1019 Institutional Strengthening Micro Credit Program MUDE The overall objective of the operation is to improve the living conditions of women microentrepreneurs in rural and suburban areas of the Dominican Republic, expanding and strengthening the supply of financial services. The specific objective is to strengthen the management and administrative systems of MUDE allowing women microentrepreneurs, located in rural and suburban areas of the Dominican Republic, to have access to new and improved microcredit and complementary services. To that end, the project will center its efforts in: (i) providing technical assistance to strengthen the operational and administrative areas of MUDE microcredit program; (ii) develop new financial products to rural areas by the institution; (Iii ) strengthening the credit program in the operational and technology area to provide timely services with efficiency and quality. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1038 To support the implementation of the Education Financing Law and the General Education. Those laws are the basis of the Argentinean education strategy for the next five years. The specific objectives are: (i) quality improvement; (ii) to assure access and completion of basic and secondary education for kids from the poorer families; (iii) increase in the school day for schools in poorer areas; (iv) higher completion rates in secondary education; and (v) improvements in learning and use of information technology and communication. The specific activities include, scholarships, textbooks and education materials, school improvement projects in schools located in poorer neighborhoods; financing of school infrastructure and equipment; and upgraded of school facilities. AR-L1038 Program to Support a Policy on Improving Equity in Education To support the implementation of the Education Financing Law and the General Education. Those laws are the basis of the Argentinean education strategy for the next five years. The specific objectives are: (i) quality improvement; (ii) to assure access and completion of basic and secondary education for kids from the poorer families; (iii) increase in the school day for schools in poorer areas; (iv) higher completion rates in secondary education; and (v) improvements in learning and use of information technology and communication. The specific activities include, scholarships, textbooks and education materials, school improvement projects in schools located in poorer neighborhoods; financing of school infrastructure and equipment; and upgraded of school facilities. Loan Operation Argentina EDUCATION 11-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-X1011 To support the national education strategy for equity in education aimed to close the gap in the education opportunities of children and youths regardless their families' income status. AR-X1011 Program to Support a Policy on Improving Equity in Education To support the national education strategy for equity in education aimed to close the gap in the education opportunities of children and youths regardless their families' income status. Container Argentina EDUCATION 11-Mar-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-L1003 To assist in the reduction and prevention of crime and violence rates and the levels of insecurity of the citizens. TT-L1003 Citizen Security Program To assist in the reduction and prevention of crime and violence rates and the levels of insecurity of the citizens. Loan Operation Trinidad and Tobago SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1055 MIDES (Uruguay) professionals travel to Chile to know the management MIDEPLAN as coordinator of policy and in particular the characteristics of the Program Chile Crece Contigo, Comprehensive Child Protection System of MIDEPLAN UR-T1055 Visit to Chile Program Crece Contigo of MIDEPLAN. MIDES (Uruguay) professionals travel to Chile to know the management MIDEPLAN as coordinator of policy and in particular the characteristics of the Program Chile Crece Contigo, Comprehensive Child Protection System of MIDEPLAN Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1056 The objectives of the operation are to develop operational instruments for the implementation of the forest policy based on a forest vocation land (FVL) strategy in a pilot area and prepare a project to apply them to eastern Paraguay. The TC will assist the GOPR to improve forest related environmental services production, and increase the feasibility of forest based businesses in the country. The operation finances the development of instruments related to the identification of FVL in selected regions at an operational scale; the identification of conflicting forest and non forest policies to assure consistency; the adjustment of regulations to implement FVL provisions of the law; the establishment of pragmatic FVL cover change monitoring mechanisms and procedures; the reengineering and demonstration of enforcement activities; the dissemination of policy rules; and identification of an assistance strategy for policy compliance by landowners, and the comparative analysis of the current policy framework as compared with the based on the forest vocation land concept using the following criteria economic and financial, and fiscal cost benefit and economic activity impact. The tools development and implementation demonstration for selected parts of oriental PR will allow their application to other areas of the country. PR-T1056 Forest Vocation Land Policy Implementation in Paraguay The objectives of the operation are to develop operational instruments for the implementation of the forest policy based on a forest vocation land (FVL) strategy in a pilot area and prepare a project to apply them to eastern Paraguay. The TC will assist the GOPR to improve forest related environmental services production, and increase the feasibility of forest based businesses in the country. The operation finances the development of instruments related to the identification of FVL in selected regions at an operational scale; the identification of conflicting forest and non forest policies to assure consistency; the adjustment of regulations to implement FVL provisions of the law; the establishment of pragmatic FVL cover change monitoring mechanisms and procedures; the reengineering and demonstration of enforcement activities; the dissemination of policy rules; and identification of an assistance strategy for policy compliance by landowners, and the comparative analysis of the current policy framework as compared with the based on the forest vocation land concept using the following criteria economic and financial, and fiscal cost benefit and economic activity impact. The tools development and implementation demonstration for selected parts of oriental PR will allow their application to other areas of the country. Technical Cooperation Paraguay ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1500 The operation's objective is to foster the technical and leadership skills of the Bank's and the region's future leaders through a learning-by-doing approach, while contributing to the development of knolwedge and innovation at the Bank through projects that implement new responses to the challenges facing the Bank's clients. RG-T1500 Young Connection Leadership and Innovation Fund (YCLIF) The operation's objective is to foster the technical and leadership skills of the Bank's and the region's future leaders through a learning-by-doing approach, while contributing to the development of knolwedge and innovation at the Bank through projects that implement new responses to the challenges facing the Bank's clients. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 10-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1035 To support the Ministerio de Hacienda to carry out those activities necessary to initiate the "Fiscal Administration Strengthening and Modernization Program II (PROFOMAF II - PR-L1027) and to complete the conditions prior to first disbursement of the financing. PR-L1035 MAPEP - Fiscal Administration Strenghtening and Modernization Program II To support the Ministerio de Hacienda to carry out those activities necessary to initiate the "Fiscal Administration Strengthening and Modernization Program II (PROFOMAF II - PR-L1027) and to complete the conditions prior to first disbursement of the financing. Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1528 The objectives of this Technical Cooperation project are to: (i) finance the conceptual design and a structural and functional base for the organization, establishment and implementation of the WOPs in the Latin American and Caribbean region (WOP-LAC); and (ii) two cases of cooperation among operators. RG-T1528 Project to Set up Water Operator Partnership in Latin America and the Caribbean The objectives of this Technical Cooperation project are to: (i) finance the conceptual design and a structural and functional base for the organization, establishment and implementation of the WOPs in the Latin American and Caribbean region (WOP-LAC); and (ii) two cases of cooperation among operators. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 07-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1487 The main objective of the project is to develop a management tool, which will enable customs administrations in Latin America to measure their effectiveness and efficiency in delivering services. In addition, it will assist them in assessing general progress, performance and the results of individual operations and projects. The specific objectives are to: (i) identify a set of performance and management indicators for customs administrations; (ii) develop a software application and a monitoring system to gauge progress and improvement by processing data for each performance indicator within customs administrations; and (iii) carry out a pilot exercise in order to implement the use of customs indicators, the software application and the monitoring system in selected customs administrations in Latin America. RG-T1487 Performance Indicators for Customs Administration The main objective of the project is to develop a management tool, which will enable customs administrations in Latin America to measure their effectiveness and efficiency in delivering services. In addition, it will assist them in assessing general progress, performance and the results of individual operations and projects. The specific objectives are to: (i) identify a set of performance and management indicators for customs administrations; (ii) develop a software application and a monitoring system to gauge progress and improvement by processing data for each performance indicator within customs administrations; and (iii) carry out a pilot exercise in order to implement the use of customs indicators, the software application and the monitoring system in selected customs administrations in Latin America. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 06-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1053 The objectives of this program are: (i) support the institutional rationalization with the objective to implement strategic planning as a basic government tool, (ii) support the integration between strategic planning and the budget process, (iii) strengthen the monitoring and evaluation system. HA-T1053 Support for Planning, Programming and Monitoring Based on Results The objectives of this program are: (i) support the institutional rationalization with the objective to implement strategic planning as a basic government tool, (ii) support the integration between strategic planning and the budget process, (iii) strengthen the monitoring and evaluation system. Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1486 EN RG-T1486 Operational Support of the Iberoamerican Network of Trade Promotion Agencies EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 05-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-M1011 The general objective (goal) of the project is to contribute to the survival and growth of targeted Jamaican MSMEs by enhancing their ability to successfully manage their businesses and increasing their access to credit. Specifically, the purpose of this intervention will be to pilot the use of sound risk management practices by targeted MSMEs in order to make their operations more viable and sustainable, improve their ability to access credit and to demonstrate the value of this approach to other MSMEs. Also, the project will help improve support systems for the targeted MSMEs by strengthening MSME business associations so that they can offer enhanced advisory and representational services to members. The project will consist of four Components: (i) Building awareness of enterprise risk management practices among MSMEs, (ii) Providing developmental support services to targeted MSMEs, (iii) Enhancing access to loan financing for targeted MSMEs and (iv) Capacity building of targeted Business Associations. JA-M1011 Pilot Enterprise Risk Management & Financing Program (ERMFP) for MSMEs The general objective (goal) of the project is to contribute to the survival and growth of targeted Jamaican MSMEs by enhancing their ability to successfully manage their businesses and increasing their access to credit. Specifically, the purpose of this intervention will be to pilot the use of sound risk management practices by targeted MSMEs in order to make their operations more viable and sustainable, improve their ability to access credit and to demonstrate the value of this approach to other MSMEs. Also, the project will help improve support systems for the targeted MSMEs by strengthening MSME business associations so that they can offer enhanced advisory and representational services to members. The project will consist of four Components: (i) Building awareness of enterprise risk management practices among MSMEs, (ii) Providing developmental support services to targeted MSMEs, (iii) Enhancing access to loan financing for targeted MSMEs and (iv) Capacity building of targeted Business Associations. Technical Cooperation Jamaica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1529 The objective of this TC is to help the IDB to design a Fund to finance wastewater management projects in the Caribbean Basin. The consultancy should provide recommendations on the structure, organization and operation of the Fund in order to maximize the impact of this instrument on wastewater management in the Caribbean. The study will review the financial, legal and institutional constraints in the implementation of sustainable wastewater treatment and management initiatives in the Wider Caribbean and develop lines of action to address those constraints. It will specifically propose solutions that would build upon existing tools such as IDB's and other donors' financial instruments and initiatives RG-T1529 Assessment of Wastewater Management in the Wider Caribbean The objective of this TC is to help the IDB to design a Fund to finance wastewater management projects in the Caribbean Basin. The consultancy should provide recommendations on the structure, organization and operation of the Fund in order to maximize the impact of this instrument on wastewater management in the Caribbean. The study will review the financial, legal and institutional constraints in the implementation of sustainable wastewater treatment and management initiatives in the Wider Caribbean and develop lines of action to address those constraints. It will specifically propose solutions that would build upon existing tools such as IDB's and other donors' financial instruments and initiatives Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 04-Mar-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1171 Provide emergency support to the families affected by recent heavy flooding along parts of Ecuador's coast. EC-T1171 Emergency Asistance Due to Heavy Flooding along Ecuador's Coast Provide emergency support to the families affected by recent heavy flooding along parts of Ecuador's coast. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 29-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-M1007 The goal of the project is to develop Iwokrama's timber operation as a successful pilot project for the development of a model of sustainable forestry for the region which is economically viable whilst socially responsible and environmentally friendly thus providing revenues to ensure the financial sustainability of Iwokrama. The model can also apply to other similar protected areas interested in pursuing business development activities in order to achieve financial sustainability. GY-M1007 Sustainable Forestry in Protected Areas The goal of the project is to develop Iwokrama's timber operation as a successful pilot project for the development of a model of sustainable forestry for the region which is economically viable whilst socially responsible and environmentally friendly thus providing revenues to ensure the financial sustainability of Iwokrama. The model can also apply to other similar protected areas interested in pursuing business development activities in order to achieve financial sustainability. Technical Cooperation Guyana ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 29-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1524 Operation's objetives: i) the support to the economic, structural, and institutional reforms (political, social, environmental, financial, economic, and institutional sustainability); ii) the production bosses development and consumption of efficient energy and at the same time Sustainable (environmental sustainability); iii) the raising of capital for the financing of the sector (financial sustainability); and iv) the integration of the energy markets of the region. RG-T1524 Support Preparation Country Strategy for Argentina y Paraguay Operation's objetives: i) the support to the economic, structural, and institutional reforms (political, social, environmental, financial, economic, and institutional sustainability); ii) the production bosses development and consumption of efficient energy and at the same time Sustainable (environmental sustainability); iii) the raising of capital for the financing of the sector (financial sustainability); and iv) the integration of the energy markets of the region. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 29-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1022 N/A RG-X1022 Preparation for High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness N/A Technical Cooperation Regional 29-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1034 Exchange of information on civil registry between agencies of the Government of Jamaica and the Office of Planning and Budget of the Presidency of the Republic of Uruguay. JA-T1034 Civil Registry Management Exchange of information on civil registry between agencies of the Government of Jamaica and the Office of Planning and Budget of the Presidency of the Republic of Uruguay. Technical Cooperation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1093 The purpose of this project is to identify, select and propose new MIF/IDB operations to strengthen regional (state) innovation systems in Mexico. ME-T1093 Identification of Regional Innovation Projects The purpose of this project is to identify, select and propose new MIF/IDB operations to strengthen regional (state) innovation systems in Mexico. Technical Cooperation Mexico SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 28-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1022 To strengthen the competitiveness of the Chilean offer in thermal tourism through the creation of a Tourism Produce Club oriented to strengthen the quality, innovation and promotion of the small and medium specialized in the sector enterprises. CH-M1022 Thermal Product Club Creation To strengthen the competitiveness of the Chilean offer in thermal tourism through the creation of a Tourism Produce Club oriented to strengthen the quality, innovation and promotion of the small and medium specialized in the sector enterprises. Technical Cooperation Chile SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 27-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1022 To assist the MT in developing the technical and institutional tools in order for it to become an efficient actor in providing support to the departments in their road and transport management. CO-L1022 Program to Assist Ministry of Transportation in Execution of Regional Road Plan To assist the MT in developing the technical and institutional tools in order for it to become an efficient actor in providing support to the departments in their road and transport management. Loan Operation Colombia TRANSPORT 27-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1099 EN GU-T1099 Support for Banks Superintendence EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1023 The general objective is to improve the competitiveness of microenterprises of toys in Bolivia. The objective of the project is to consolidate a network of micro and small producers of toys with capacity and contacts to operate in the international market, within the framework of the social responsibility of the company SOBOCE SA. BO-M1023 From Bolivian Hands to the Children of the World The general objective is to improve the competitiveness of microenterprises of toys in Bolivia. The objective of the project is to consolidate a network of micro and small producers of toys with capacity and contacts to operate in the international market, within the framework of the social responsibility of the company SOBOCE SA. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1070 The specific objectives are: 1) Give the technical assistance required by the NPD in the development of a National Policy of Accountability in Colombia. 2) Identify the incentives, mechanisms and actions needed to promote such a policy. 3) Position the Bank as an strategic ally in this atmosphere of efforts. CO-T1070 Technical Support for the Development of a National Accountability Policy The specific objectives are: 1) Give the technical assistance required by the NPD in the development of a National Policy of Accountability in Colombia. 2) Identify the incentives, mechanisms and actions needed to promote such a policy. 3) Position the Bank as an strategic ally in this atmosphere of efforts. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1086 The objective of the proposal is to support technical cooperation to the authorities of the Government of Bolivia in the implementation of the actions of humanitarian assistance to the population evacuated and / or damnifi-each, particularly in the departments of La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Beni and Chuquisa-ca (Red Alert declared by Civil Defense) to a lesser degree in the department of Oruro, Potosi and Pando (Orange Alert declared by Civil Defence), and also in the Department of Tarija (declared Alert Yellow for Civil Defence); to partially mitigate the emergency situation caused by rains alemán a francésalemán a inglésárabe a ingléschino a ingléschino (simplificado a tradicional)chino (tradicional a simplificado)coreano a inglésespañol a inglésfrancés a alemánfrancés a inglésgriego a inglésholandés a inglésinglés a alemáninglés a árabeinglés a chino (simplificado)inglés a chino (tradicional)inglés a coreanoinglés a españolinglés a francésinglés a griegoinglés a holandésinglés a italianoinglés a japonésinglés a portuguésinglés a rusoitaliano a inglésjaponés a inglésportugués a inglésruso a inglés BO-T1086 Aid to the Emergency caused by the Rainfall and Flooding in Bolivia The objective of the proposal is to support technical cooperation to the authorities of the Government of Bolivia in the implementation of the actions of humanitarian assistance to the population evacuated and / or damnifi-each, particularly in the departments of La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Beni and Chuquisa-ca (Red Alert declared by Civil Defense) to a lesser degree in the department of Oruro, Potosi and Pando (Orange Alert declared by Civil Defence), and also in the Department of Tarija (declared Alert Yellow for Civil Defence); to partially mitigate the emergency situation caused by rains alemán a francésalemán a inglésárabe a ingléschino a ingléschino (simplificado a tradicional)chino (tradicional a simplificado)coreano a inglésespañol a inglésfrancés a alemánfrancés a inglésgriego a inglésholandés a inglésinglés a alemáninglés a árabeinglés a chino (simplificado)inglés a chino (tradicional)inglés a coreanoinglés a españolinglés a francésinglés a griegoinglés a holandésinglés a italianoinglés a japonésinglés a portuguésinglés a rusoitaliano a inglésjaponés a inglésportugués a inglésruso a inglés Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 22-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1096 This TC will support the due diligence of the project that includes the following components: i) Wind Power Market Study, that will address all aspects of wind power industry, and ii) Environmental and Social Impact Study, that will address all environmental risks associated with company's existing facilities and operation. BR-T1096 TECSIS Technology and Advanced Systems This TC will support the due diligence of the project that includes the following components: i) Wind Power Market Study, that will address all aspects of wind power industry, and ii) Environmental and Social Impact Study, that will address all environmental risks associated with company's existing facilities and operation. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 22-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1109 The objective of this operation is to provide technical assistance to the Metropolitian Municipality of Quito for the formulation of the program of Strengthening of New Urban Centers of Quito (EC-L1041). EC-T1109 Strengthening of Centralities for Territorial Planning and Socioeconomic Dev. The objective of this operation is to provide technical assistance to the Metropolitian Municipality of Quito for the formulation of the program of Strengthening of New Urban Centers of Quito (EC-L1041). Technical Cooperation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 22-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1033 The specific objective is to assess the overall investment conditions in the Jamaican telecommunications industry pertaining to Reliant’s expansion project. JA-T1033 Reliant Communications Expansion Project The specific objective is to assess the overall investment conditions in the Jamaican telecommunications industry pertaining to Reliant’s expansion project. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 22-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1230 The main border cross between Argentina and Chile (Cristo Redentor), has high levels of vehicular congestion as well as prolonged closings during the winter, creating serious problems to the transportation. Because of this, the Argentina-Chile Technical Group agreed to execute a diagnosis and projection study of the terrestrial transportation demand, that analyzes the different border crossings and defines the priorities of investment for each one of them. RG-T1230 IIRSA Argentina-Chile Connectivity Study The main border cross between Argentina and Chile (Cristo Redentor), has high levels of vehicular congestion as well as prolonged closings during the winter, creating serious problems to the transportation. Because of this, the Argentina-Chile Technical Group agreed to execute a diagnosis and projection study of the terrestrial transportation demand, that analyzes the different border crossings and defines the priorities of investment for each one of them. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 22-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1465 EN RG-T1465 Latin-American and the Caribbean facing Global Integration: A vision for the XXI EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 22-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1104 The objective of this technical cooperation project (TC) is to finance the continued local technical advice and coordination, in Guatemala, required to meet the objectives of the Sida-IDB Partnership under the new modalities agreed upon between the IDB and Sida GU-T1104 Coordination of the Sida-IDB Partnership in Guatemala The objective of this technical cooperation project (TC) is to finance the continued local technical advice and coordination, in Guatemala, required to meet the objectives of the Sida-IDB Partnership under the new modalities agreed upon between the IDB and Sida Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-X1007 EN HA-X1007 Rehabilitation of Road Infrastructure for Integration of the Territory EN Technical Cooperation Haiti TRANSPORT 21-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1489 Supporting the development and piloting of six technology-based innovations that improve the quality of life and social and economic inclusion of poor people in the Region. RG-T1489 Innovative Solutions for the Poor Supporting the development and piloting of six technology-based innovations that improve the quality of life and social and economic inclusion of poor people in the Region. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 21-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1026 To support policy actions geared to respond to some of the main challenges that Colombia faces to make its social policies more effective. CO-L1026 Social Reform and Equity II To support policy actions geared to respond to some of the main challenges that Colombia faces to make its social policies more effective. Loan Operation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1029 The objectives of this TC are: To install and operate the programming, priority and fund allocation systems within the Public Investment system; To install and operate the budget evaluation process within the Public Sector, within the frame of a result oriented management system. CR-T1029 Program to Enhance Public Management Efficiency The objectives of this TC are: To install and operate the programming, priority and fund allocation systems within the Public Investment system; To install and operate the budget evaluation process within the Public Sector, within the frame of a result oriented management system. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1037 The principal objectives are: (i) to strengthen the capacity of STPS to complete the "General Guidelines for Evaluating Federal Public Administration Programs"(Diario Oficial, March 30, 2007), in order to improve the planning for and targeting of social investment programs; and (ii) to support the National Counsel on Evaluation Policy for Social Development (CONEVAL) in its normative role for the government of Mexico regarding matters of Federal Public Administration Programs evaluation, promoting a culture of results by designing indicators, methodologies and information systems to monitor and evaluate the impact of programs. ME-T1037 Monitoring and Evaluation Public Policy The principal objectives are: (i) to strengthen the capacity of STPS to complete the "General Guidelines for Evaluating Federal Public Administration Programs"(Diario Oficial, March 30, 2007), in order to improve the planning for and targeting of social investment programs; and (ii) to support the National Counsel on Evaluation Policy for Social Development (CONEVAL) in its normative role for the government of Mexico regarding matters of Federal Public Administration Programs evaluation, promoting a culture of results by designing indicators, methodologies and information systems to monitor and evaluate the impact of programs. Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1085 To improve the quality of life of the residents of the Municipality of Toledo, and to contribute to their economical competitiveness, through the financing of actions aimed to municipal development. The Program seeks to: (i) finance investments related to an improvement in quality and coverage of public services aimed for the general population; and (ii) introduce greater eficiency in public management to allow the use of public resources to generate conditions for the social and economical development at the local level. BR-L1085 PROCIDADES - Toledo - Sustainable Socio-economic Development Program To improve the quality of life of the residents of the Municipality of Toledo, and to contribute to their economical competitiveness, through the financing of actions aimed to municipal development. The Program seeks to: (i) finance investments related to an improvement in quality and coverage of public services aimed for the general population; and (ii) introduce greater eficiency in public management to allow the use of public resources to generate conditions for the social and economical development at the local level. Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1104 To improve the living conditions of the residents of the municipality of Campo Grande, by means of implementing urban and social projects. The specific objectives of the Program include: to revitalize downtown areas; to improve the mobility systems of the population; to improve the competitiveness of the municipality; and strengthen the management capacity of its authorities. BR-L1104 PROCIDADES - Campo Grande - Integrated Development Program To improve the living conditions of the residents of the municipality of Campo Grande, by means of implementing urban and social projects. The specific objectives of the Program include: to revitalize downtown areas; to improve the mobility systems of the population; to improve the competitiveness of the municipality; and strengthen the management capacity of its authorities. Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1483 The general objective of the consultancy is to share the lessons and the knowledge gained by the MIF through its strategy to build awareness and promote debate on the topic of Remittances and Access to Financial Services. The specific objective is to produce a MIF Learning Guide on Remittances and Access to Financial Services which will be a useful tool to educate new market players and highlight key issues to be considered in the design of "migrant programs to "bank the unbanked." RG-T1483 Elab. of a MIF Learning Guide on Remittances and Access to Financial Services The general objective of the consultancy is to share the lessons and the knowledge gained by the MIF through its strategy to build awareness and promote debate on the topic of Remittances and Access to Financial Services. The specific objective is to produce a MIF Learning Guide on Remittances and Access to Financial Services which will be a useful tool to educate new market players and highlight key issues to be considered in the design of "migrant programs to "bank the unbanked." Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1485 The general objective is to contribute to the dissemination of the knowledge gathered by the MIF through the execution of projects financed under the Cluster on CSR. The specific objective is to develop a MIF Learning Guide using cluster material to promote the implementation of CSR in the region. RG-T1485 Elaboration of a MIF Learning Guide on CSR The general objective is to contribute to the dissemination of the knowledge gathered by the MIF through the execution of projects financed under the Cluster on CSR. The specific objective is to develop a MIF Learning Guide using cluster material to promote the implementation of CSR in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1501 The specific objective is to carry out a mobile background analysis in the region and to study the possibility of transferring and adapting best practices into the LAC region through two pilot projects. RG-T1501 Financial Services through Mobile Technologies The specific objective is to carry out a mobile background analysis in the region and to study the possibility of transferring and adapting best practices into the LAC region through two pilot projects. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1026 Support to the productive diversification of the territory Chañaral/pan de azucar, within the framework of a sustainable management of the tourism activity CH-M1026 ECOTOURISM Development and Cultural Heritage in Chañaral Support to the productive diversification of the territory Chañaral/pan de azucar, within the framework of a sustainable management of the tourism activity Technical Cooperation Chile SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 18-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1019 This project seeks the design and implementation within of Miffs microfinance services for fulfilling the entrepreneurs young and elderly 's needs. At the first case, the purpose of the microfinance services offered focus on the efforts held by the young, investments in fixed assets, and the need of the working capital, looking for the right services that fit those needs. HO-M1019 Diversification of Rural and Urban Financial Services of IMFs of Honduras This project seeks the design and implementation within of Miffs microfinance services for fulfilling the entrepreneurs young and elderly 's needs. At the first case, the purpose of the microfinance services offered focus on the efforts held by the young, investments in fixed assets, and the need of the working capital, looking for the right services that fit those needs. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1038 The general objective is to support the Dominican Republic government in the improvement of the policy making process by analyzing the role of the stakeholders and producing case studies of specific sectors. The specific objectives of the project are to:(i) analyze the process of design and implementation of public policies in Dominican Republic, (ii) analyze the quality of public spending, (iii) analyze the political economy of the power sector, (iv) organize a workshop focused on the good governance of competitiveness and industrial policies. DR-T1038 Support for Design and Implementation of Public Policies The general objective is to support the Dominican Republic government in the improvement of the policy making process by analyzing the role of the stakeholders and producing case studies of specific sectors. The specific objectives of the project are to:(i) analyze the process of design and implementation of public policies in Dominican Republic, (ii) analyze the quality of public spending, (iii) analyze the political economy of the power sector, (iv) organize a workshop focused on the good governance of competitiveness and industrial policies. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1054 EN UR-T1054 Experience on Rehabilitation of Urban Areas EN Technical Cooperation Uruguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 14-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1167 Como un medio para fortalecer la fase preparatoria del Programa de fortalecimiento de centralidades de Quito (EC-L1041), el Equipo de Proyecto del Banco estableció la conveniencia de realizar una CT/INTRA para permitir al personal designado por el Municipio de Quito, conocer las mejores prácticas relacionadas a esta temática en la Ciudad de Bogotá-Colombia. EC-T1167 Strengthen of Municipality Management Como un medio para fortalecer la fase preparatoria del Programa de fortalecimiento de centralidades de Quito (EC-L1041), el Equipo de Proyecto del Banco estableció la conveniencia de realizar una CT/INTRA para permitir al personal designado por el Municipio de Quito, conocer las mejores prácticas relacionadas a esta temática en la Ciudad de Bogotá-Colombia. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1062 EN PR-T1062 Support for Consolidation of the Government Procurement System EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1052 The objectives of this technical cooperation is the provision of technical assistance and advanced know-how to the involved institutions in the field of software solutions for registry management and interoperation; IT security tools, procedures and standards; change management; database design and integration. This will be done through a dedicated workshop and working meetings with experts in these fields from the Italian public-private systems that manage civil registry and related applications and systems in Italy. UR-T1052 Support for the Modernization of the Civil Registry The objectives of this technical cooperation is the provision of technical assistance and advanced know-how to the involved institutions in the field of software solutions for registry management and interoperation; IT security tools, procedures and standards; change management; database design and integration. This will be done through a dedicated workshop and working meetings with experts in these fields from the Italian public-private systems that manage civil registry and related applications and systems in Italy. Technical Cooperation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1068 The objective of the operation is to develop operational instruments and to design projects for the implementation of the forest policy based on IDB developed Forest Vocation Land (FVL) strategy in the states of Minas Gerais, Parana and Mato Grosso in Brazil, thereby improving land use and forest related environmental services production, as well as increasing sustainable forest-based businesses feasibility. BR-T1068 Forest Vocation Land Policy Implementation in Brazil The objective of the operation is to develop operational instruments and to design projects for the implementation of the forest policy based on IDB developed Forest Vocation Land (FVL) strategy in the states of Minas Gerais, Parana and Mato Grosso in Brazil, thereby improving land use and forest related environmental services production, as well as increasing sustainable forest-based businesses feasibility. Technical Cooperation Brazil AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 11-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1074 To further the integration of the Sistema Interligado Nacional by allowing the interconnection of Brazil's North and Southeastern Regions. The Project will (i) increase transmission capacity between North and Southeast regions; (ii) generate storage gain; (iii) avoid greenhouse emissions; (iv) reinforce the North/Northeast/Southeast/Centralwest interconnection transmission system; and, (iv) improve reliability of the integrated electricity system. BR-L1074 ATE III Transmission Project To further the integration of the Sistema Interligado Nacional by allowing the interconnection of Brazil's North and Southeastern Regions. The Project will (i) increase transmission capacity between North and Southeast regions; (ii) generate storage gain; (iii) avoid greenhouse emissions; (iv) reinforce the North/Northeast/Southeast/Centralwest interconnection transmission system; and, (iv) improve reliability of the integrated electricity system. Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 06-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1052 EN CO-T1052 Sustainable Energy and Biofuel Strategies for Colombia EN Technical Cooperation Colombia ENERGY 06-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1093 The overall objective of this initiative is to test the efficiency of one-to-one computing in a context of extreme poverty by piloting it in public schools in Haiti. HA-T1093 Pilot of the One Laptop per Child Model The overall objective of this initiative is to test the efficiency of one-to-one computing in a context of extreme poverty by piloting it in public schools in Haiti. Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 06-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1021 To support the GoJ to set an enabling environment for the provision of m-banking services with the objective of increasing access to financial and banking services to the poor. JA-T1021 Financial Services through Mobile Devices To support the GoJ to set an enabling environment for the provision of m-banking services with the objective of increasing access to financial and banking services to the poor. Technical Cooperation Jamaica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1031 EN PE-T1031 CT/INTRA: SUNASS Institutional Strengthment EN Technical Cooperation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 05-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1444 The project's general objective is to raise awareness among national authorities, private sector, and civil society in borrowing member countries of the technical aspects and successful experiences in the rehabilitation of ex-combatants and youth in conflict with the law and promote a generation of efforts in new areas of intervention that will complement those already being implemented in citizen security programs. RG-T1444 Rehabilitation of Youth in Conflict with the Law and Ex-Combatants The project's general objective is to raise awareness among national authorities, private sector, and civil society in borrowing member countries of the technical aspects and successful experiences in the rehabilitation of ex-combatants and youth in conflict with the law and promote a generation of efforts in new areas of intervention that will complement those already being implemented in citizen security programs. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1067 The objective of the project is to reduce losses and damages as a result of meteorological events that affect people around areas of high risk; and to create adecuate conditions to promote land use planning and sustainable development investments. ES-T1067 Management of Risks by Floods in Watersheeds of Rivers Grande San Miguel and Paz The objective of the project is to reduce losses and damages as a result of meteorological events that affect people around areas of high risk; and to create adecuate conditions to promote land use planning and sustainable development investments. Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-L1015 To repair priority areas of road infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Dean and exaccerbated by heavy rainfall. JA-L1015 Emergency Assistance in Response to Flood Damage To repair priority areas of road infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Dean and exaccerbated by heavy rainfall. Loan Operation Jamaica TRANSPORT 04-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1470 The objective of this TC is to provide with expert support for the development of new kind of technology and entrepreneurship operations that would widen the range of products the Bank can offer to its borrowing members. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is in the technology, innovation, competitiveness and entrepreneurship fields. RG-T1470 New Innovation and Entrepreneurship Operations Design The objective of this TC is to provide with expert support for the development of new kind of technology and entrepreneurship operations that would widen the range of products the Bank can offer to its borrowing members. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is in the technology, innovation, competitiveness and entrepreneurship fields. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 04-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1028 The project aims at bettering the environment for the microfinance industry in Argentina AR-M1028 Support for the Microfinance Industry through Andares Foundation The project aims at bettering the environment for the microfinance industry in Argentina Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1025 The operation shall seek to support the development by private banks and financial institutions of mandates of financial intermediation. BO-M1025 Implementing the Financial Intermediation Mandates and Innovations (PAMIF) The operation shall seek to support the development by private banks and financial institutions of mandates of financial intermediation. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1482 EN RG-T1482 Technical and Aministrative Support for the Markets and Governance Trust Fund EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Feb-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1050 Colombia, especially the National Administrative Deparment of Statistics, and higly Afrodescendant and Indigenous populations. CO-T1050 Sociodemographic Census Analysis and Training Colombia, especially the National Administrative Deparment of Statistics, and higly Afrodescendant and Indigenous populations. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1042 EN DR-T1042 Experiencies in the Implementation of Agricultural Tech. Supports EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 31-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1024 The main objetive of this project is to promote the development of a venture capital industry in Argentina by providing examples of how VC Financing in the early stage impacts positively on the growth and organization of Arg. SME's. AR-M1024 PYMAR Venture Capital Fund for High-Growth Companies The main objetive of this project is to promote the development of a venture capital industry in Argentina by providing examples of how VC Financing in the early stage impacts positively on the growth and organization of Arg. SME's. Technical Cooperation Argentina FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-Q0005 The main objetive of this project is to promote the development of a venture capital industry in Argentina by providing examples of how VC Financing in the early stage impacts positively on the growth and organization of Arg. SME's. AR-Q0005 PYMAR Venture Capital Fund for High-Growth Companies The main objetive of this project is to promote the development of a venture capital industry in Argentina by providing examples of how VC Financing in the early stage impacts positively on the growth and organization of Arg. SME's. Equity Argentina FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1017 Support the development of entrepreneurship and create risk investment culture for financing new businesses. DR-M1017 Support for Dynamic Business Ventures Support the development of entrepreneurship and create risk investment culture for financing new businesses. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-Q0002 Support the development of entrepreneurship and create risk investment culture for financing new businesses. DR-Q0002 Support for Dynamic Business Ventures Support the development of entrepreneurship and create risk investment culture for financing new businesses. Equity Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1092 Continue the technical assistance to prepare and launch the program HA0033 HA-T1092 Supplemental Support for Preparation of Watershed Management Program Continue the technical assistance to prepare and launch the program HA0033 Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1106 The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the development of the microfinance industry in the Caribbean. The specific objective is to implement a capacity-building project that will enable the Caribbean MFIs to improve financial performance and outreach. RG-M1106 Caribbean Microfinance Capacity-Building Project (Carib-Cap) The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the development of the microfinance industry in the Caribbean. The specific objective is to implement a capacity-building project that will enable the Caribbean MFIs to improve financial performance and outreach. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1005 Strengthening the technical and financial capacity of the Caribbean microfinance institutions. RG-X1005 Caribbean Microfinance Capacity-Building Project (Carib-Cap) Strengthening the technical and financial capacity of the Caribbean microfinance institutions. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1032 To support the country in the development and implementation of a new management mechanism for the patrimonial sector that ensures sector sustainability as well as develop economic activities that generate opportunities for the population that live in patrimonial areas. CH-L1032 Historical Monuments Preservation Program (CCLIP) To support the country in the development and implementation of a new management mechanism for the patrimonial sector that ensures sector sustainability as well as develop economic activities that generate opportunities for the population that live in patrimonial areas. Loan Operation Chile URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 29-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1077 The main objective of this seminar is to learn more about and become familiarized with the Korean education system, particularly with regard to how it incorporates and applies new technologies in its teaching methodologies. CH-T1077 Incorporation of Technologies in Education: Learning from the Korean Case The main objective of this seminar is to learn more about and become familiarized with the Korean education system, particularly with regard to how it incorporates and applies new technologies in its teaching methodologies. Technical Cooperation Chile EDUCATION 29-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1442 Increase opportunities for joint research among scientists from LAC; access to more advanced resources by the less developed research groups; increase international exposure of LAC research community. RG-T1442 Collaborative ICT Research Virtual Institute for Development in LAC Region Increase opportunities for joint research among scientists from LAC; access to more advanced resources by the less developed research groups; increase international exposure of LAC research community. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 29-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1073 EN NI-T1073 Preparation of the National Rural Productive Support Program EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 28-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1024 The goal of the proposed Center is to develop world-class capabilities to spur research and innovation in wireless technologies and their applications in the Dominican Republic, which will have a positive impact on the Dominican economy. The purpose of this project is to determine the feasibility of setting up a Wireless Research Center and Holding Company at the Parque Cibernetico of Santo Domingo. DR-T1024 Support for the Establishment of a Wireless Technology Innovation Center The goal of the proposed Center is to develop world-class capabilities to spur research and innovation in wireless technologies and their applications in the Dominican Republic, which will have a positive impact on the Dominican economy. The purpose of this project is to determine the feasibility of setting up a Wireless Research Center and Holding Company at the Parque Cibernetico of Santo Domingo. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 25-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-M1008 This project seeks to train approximately 40 persons in the Kwakwani community in various disciplines related to Forestry Management in an effort to mobilize local lumber producers into operating a formal wood processing facility whose output is capable of accessing the export market. GY-M1008 Kwakwani Wood Processing Facility Management and Operations Training Programme This project seeks to train approximately 40 persons in the Kwakwani community in various disciplines related to Forestry Management in an effort to mobilize local lumber producers into operating a formal wood processing facility whose output is capable of accessing the export market. Technical Cooperation Guyana AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 25-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1469 This TC will support the preparation of studies on Public Expenditures in Rural Areas in Mexico and Argentina, as a follow to previous studies in Mexico and in response to a request form the Argentinian Government. It will also support the analysis of relations between agricultural research and extension services in Argentina as one of the basis for the preparation of an investment loan for Argentina on thi subject. The product of the TC will help support the policy dialogue with trhese countries. RG-T1469 Support for Preparation of Rural Public Expenditures Studies This TC will support the preparation of studies on Public Expenditures in Rural Areas in Mexico and Argentina, as a follow to previous studies in Mexico and in response to a request form the Argentinian Government. It will also support the analysis of relations between agricultural research and extension services in Argentina as one of the basis for the preparation of an investment loan for Argentina on thi subject. The product of the TC will help support the policy dialogue with trhese countries. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1063 Provide technical assistance to the Department of Junín, Perú, to develop the technical, social, operational, environmental and institutional foundations needed to implement and improve the Department's knowledge on the linkage between infrastructure (road network) and economic development in impoverished areas PE-T1063 Support for Program for Territorial Integration and Competitiveness Provide technical assistance to the Department of Junín, Perú, to develop the technical, social, operational, environmental and institutional foundations needed to implement and improve the Department's knowledge on the linkage between infrastructure (road network) and economic development in impoverished areas Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 23-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1031 The general purpose of the project is to contribute to the strengthening of accountability mechanisms between local actors and central authorities and building institutional capacity in local public and civil society organizations, in order to support the implementation of the MTM towards the construction of a territorial approach of the social protection of child and youth in Uruguay. UR-T1031 Territorial Management: Strengthening Accountability and Institutional Capacity The general purpose of the project is to contribute to the strengthening of accountability mechanisms between local actors and central authorities and building institutional capacity in local public and civil society organizations, in order to support the implementation of the MTM towards the construction of a territorial approach of the social protection of child and youth in Uruguay. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1026 To improve public health and environmental quaility of urban areas by developing integrated solidwaste management systems. CH-L1026 Integrated Solid Waste Management (CLIPP) To improve public health and environmental quaility of urban areas by developing integrated solidwaste management systems. Loan Operation Chile WATER AND SANITATION 18-Jan-2008 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1009 The overall objective is to contribute to private sector development in Haiti by promoting micro entrepreneurship. The specific purpose is to develop a pilot micro-franchising system operated by women to create sustainable micro-enterprises with social responsibility. HA-M1009 Promoting Micro Entrepreneurship in the Urban Slums in Haiti The overall objective is to contribute to private sector development in Haiti by promoting micro entrepreneurship. The specific purpose is to develop a pilot micro-franchising system operated by women to create sustainable micro-enterprises with social responsibility. Technical Cooperation Haiti PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1012 Trinidad and Tobago has experienced a consistent economic growth in the last decade, mainly driven by the Energy and related industries sector. The manufacturing sector, though decreasing its contribution to the country's GDP from 8% in 2001 to around 6% in 2006, grew by over 10% in real terms over the last 4 years. Overall, this sector employs over 55,000 workers, close to 10% of the total workforce, manufacturing in Trinidad and Tobago can be characterised as labour intensive. However, several labour related challenges are affecting the future sustainability and competitiveness of this sector, for example: low levels of labour productivity, high absenteeism and turnover; shortage of skilled local employees, difficulty in retaining the best employees and low levels of technological innovation and knowledge-transfer. These challenges have contributed to Trinidad and Tobago's slide in World Economic Forum's Competitiveness Rankings and are threatening the survival of the country's labour intensive manufacturing sector.The TTMA has partnered with the UN Development Program in a CSR Mapping Exercise in Trinidad and Tobago and will host the UN Global Compact Local Network . Based on research to date, the TTMA and key stakeholder organisations in the business and development communities have concluded that there is scope for the initiation and strengthening of internal CSR practices within labour intensive enterprises which will yield real gains in labour productivity. The project objectives are to demonstrate the gains and advantages of implementing internal CSR practices as evidenced by correspondent increases in labour productivity within participating companies, and also to develop a model through which this approach can be adopted and replicated by other companies in Trinidad and Tobago's labour intensive manufacturing and service sectors. The project will demonstrate benefits of implementing internal CSR initiatives to create safer and healthier work environments linked real labour productivity gains including increased employee motivation, reduced absenteeism and rate of employee turnover, and higher productivity and efficiency in production processes. Key components of the program will include the following: 1. Select 5 pilot firms with a labour force of 100-150 within Trinidad and Tobago's manufacturing sector (via a competitive process) 2.Pilot the design and implementation of internal CSR practices to improve labour productivity within selected 5 firms 3.Measure and Evaluate Results 4.Develop a CSR-Productivity toolkit based on pilot project results 5. Disseminate CSR-Productivity toolkit across the manufacturing and service sectors in Trinidad and Tobago. TT-M1012 Improving Labour Productivity through Internal Corporate Social Responsibility Trinidad and Tobago has experienced a consistent economic growth in the last decade, mainly driven by the Energy and related industries sector. The manufacturing sector, though decreasing its contribution to the country's GDP from 8% in 2001 to around 6% in 2006, grew by over 10% in real terms over the last 4 years. Overall, this sector employs over 55,000 workers, close to 10% of the total workforce, manufacturing in Trinidad and Tobago can be characterised as labour intensive. However, several labour related challenges are affecting the future sustainability and competitiveness of this sector, for example: low levels of labour productivity, high absenteeism and turnover; shortage of skilled local employees, difficulty in retaining the best employees and low levels of technological innovation and knowledge-transfer. These challenges have contributed to Trinidad and Tobago's slide in World Economic Forum's Competitiveness Rankings and are threatening the survival of the country's labour intensive manufacturing sector.The TTMA has partnered with the UN Development Program in a CSR Mapping Exercise in Trinidad and Tobago and will host the UN Global Compact Local Network . Based on research to date, the TTMA and key stakeholder organisations in the business and development communities have concluded that there is scope for the initiation and strengthening of internal CSR practices within labour intensive enterprises which will yield real gains in labour productivity. The project objectives are to demonstrate the gains and advantages of implementing internal CSR practices as evidenced by correspondent increases in labour productivity within participating companies, and also to develop a model through which this approach can be adopted and replicated by other companies in Trinidad and Tobago's labour intensive manufacturing and service sectors. The project will demonstrate benefits of implementing internal CSR initiatives to create safer and healthier work environments linked real labour productivity gains including increased employee motivation, reduced absenteeism and rate of employee turnover, and higher productivity and efficiency in production processes. Key components of the program will include the following: 1. Select 5 pilot firms with a labour force of 100-150 within Trinidad and Tobago's manufacturing sector (via a competitive process) 2.Pilot the design and implementation of internal CSR practices to improve labour productivity within selected 5 firms 3.Measure and Evaluate Results 4.Develop a CSR-Productivity toolkit based on pilot project results 5. Disseminate CSR-Productivity toolkit across the manufacturing and service sectors in Trinidad and Tobago. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1083 Develop a model for a program for the nutrition improvement of children under two years of age in El Alto, Bolivia BO-T1083 Nutritional Status Improvement for Children at El Alto Develop a model for a program for the nutrition improvement of children under two years of age in El Alto, Bolivia Technical Cooperation Bolivia HEALTH 17-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1030 To support the process of productive development in the provincial economies of the rural sector, through the increase in public investment in productive infrastructure and agricultural services, together with incentives to private investments. AR-L1030 Provincial Agricultural Services II-PROSAP II To support the process of productive development in the provincial economies of the rural sector, through the increase in public investment in productive infrastructure and agricultural services, together with incentives to private investments. Loan Operation Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-X1006 To contribute to the development of regional economies through the increase in competitiveness and agricultural exports. AR-X1006 CCLIP - Provincial Agricultural Services II-PROSAP II To contribute to the development of regional economies through the increase in competitiveness and agricultural exports. Container Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Jan-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-L1002 To improve the housing and neighborhood conditions of low and lower-middle income families and communities in Barbados. BA-L1002 Housing and Neighborhood Upgrading Program - Phase I To improve the housing and neighborhood conditions of low and lower-middle income families and communities in Barbados. Loan Operation Barbados URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 16-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1018 The goal of this program is to help improve mobility and urban transportation conditions in the Federal District. The purpose is to improve mobility and accessibility for the population of the Federal District, particularly its low-income segments, by further integrating its communities through financing of a modern mass transit (bus) system. This will help to improve the circulation and safety of motorized and nonmotorized forms of transportation, and will strengthen the Government of the Federal District's initiatives and institutional and management capacity in the area of transportation. The program will invest in road and urban infrastructure, transfer stations, roadway and pedestrian safety, the construction of ramps at crosswalks, sidewalks, and pedestrian walkways for persons with physical disabilities, the modernization of the traffic light system, bicycle paths or lanes, and the strengthening of institutional and management capacity in the area of transportation. BR-L1018 Urban Transportation Program for the Federal District The goal of this program is to help improve mobility and urban transportation conditions in the Federal District. The purpose is to improve mobility and accessibility for the population of the Federal District, particularly its low-income segments, by further integrating its communities through financing of a modern mass transit (bus) system. This will help to improve the circulation and safety of motorized and nonmotorized forms of transportation, and will strengthen the Government of the Federal District's initiatives and institutional and management capacity in the area of transportation. The program will invest in road and urban infrastructure, transfer stations, roadway and pedestrian safety, the construction of ramps at crosswalks, sidewalks, and pedestrian walkways for persons with physical disabilities, the modernization of the traffic light system, bicycle paths or lanes, and the strengthening of institutional and management capacity in the area of transportation. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 16-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1078 The objective is to share knowledge and learned learned through the process of financing of local government in Parana, in orden to know: (i) the system of of projects to be financed, (ii) to the system of qualification and support to the local government from the design to the execution of works; and, (iii) the system of evaluation of the works. CH-T1078 Knowledge Exchange about Financing of Local Government The objective is to share knowledge and learned learned through the process of financing of local government in Parana, in orden to know: (i) the system of of projects to be financed, (ii) to the system of qualification and support to the local government from the design to the execution of works; and, (iii) the system of evaluation of the works. Technical Cooperation Chile URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 16-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1059 The Technical Cooperation's (TC) main objective is to promote innovation, science and new technological development in the area of biofuels and sustainable energy. Furthermore, this TC will finance the preparation of the design of a Research and Innovation Fund for Sustainable Energy and Biofuels (RIFSEB), with the following specific objectives: (i) identify the most important areas of research and innovation in Sustainable Energy and Biofuels, which constitute today, the main bottlenecks for further expansion and investment in the sector; (ii) design and support the RIFSEB, promoting strategic partnerships with universities, industries and financial entities to develop lines of work/research in innovation in Sustainable Energy and Biofuels; (iii) promote technological transfer in the sustainable energy and biofuel area. CO-T1059 Expanding Innovation, Science and Technology in Bioenergy The Technical Cooperation's (TC) main objective is to promote innovation, science and new technological development in the area of biofuels and sustainable energy. Furthermore, this TC will finance the preparation of the design of a Research and Innovation Fund for Sustainable Energy and Biofuels (RIFSEB), with the following specific objectives: (i) identify the most important areas of research and innovation in Sustainable Energy and Biofuels, which constitute today, the main bottlenecks for further expansion and investment in the sector; (ii) design and support the RIFSEB, promoting strategic partnerships with universities, industries and financial entities to develop lines of work/research in innovation in Sustainable Energy and Biofuels; (iii) promote technological transfer in the sustainable energy and biofuel area. Technical Cooperation Colombia ENERGY 16-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1118 The Technical Cooperation's (TC) main objective is to promote innovation, science and new technological development in the area of biofuels and sustainable energy. Furthermore, this TC will finance the preparation of the design of a Research and Innovation Fund for Sustainable Energy and Biofuels (RIFSEB), with the following specific objectives: (i) identify the most important areas of research and innovation in Sustainable Energy and Biofuels, which constitute today, the main bottlenecks for further expansion and investment in the sector; (ii) design and support the RIFSEB, promoting strategic partnerships with universities, industries and financial entities to develop lines of work/research in innovation in Sustainable Energy and Biofuels; (iii) promote technological transfer in the sustainable energy and biofuel area. CO-T1118 Expanding Innovation, Science and Technology in Bioenergy The Technical Cooperation's (TC) main objective is to promote innovation, science and new technological development in the area of biofuels and sustainable energy. Furthermore, this TC will finance the preparation of the design of a Research and Innovation Fund for Sustainable Energy and Biofuels (RIFSEB), with the following specific objectives: (i) identify the most important areas of research and innovation in Sustainable Energy and Biofuels, which constitute today, the main bottlenecks for further expansion and investment in the sector; (ii) design and support the RIFSEB, promoting strategic partnerships with universities, industries and financial entities to develop lines of work/research in innovation in Sustainable Energy and Biofuels; (iii) promote technological transfer in the sustainable energy and biofuel area. Technical Cooperation Colombia ENERGY 16-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1055 EN HA-T1055 Institutional Strengthening of the Ministry of Public Works EN Technical Cooperation Haiti TRANSPORT 16-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1017 Utilize TCX's local currency hedging services for non-sovereign guaranteed operations (NSG) (including SCF and OMJ generated projects and OMJ facility projects). The primary recipient of these local currency hedging services would be in countries with limited or no swap markets, particularly in C & D. countries. RG-L1017 IDB/IIC Subordinated Loan to the Currency Exchange Fund, N.V. Utilize TCX's local currency hedging services for non-sovereign guaranteed operations (NSG) (including SCF and OMJ generated projects and OMJ facility projects). The primary recipient of these local currency hedging services would be in countries with limited or no swap markets, particularly in C & D. countries. Loan Operation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 16-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1092 1) Strengthen the health services of first level hospitals in five cities and second level hospitals in Quibdó. 2) Strengthen the social support groups formed during the first stage of this program. 3) Strengthen the educational sector in order to promote in the youth population attitudes, knowledge and specific behaviors towards sexuality. CO-T1092 Supporting Choco's Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy 1) Strengthen the health services of first level hospitals in five cities and second level hospitals in Quibdó. 2) Strengthen the social support groups formed during the first stage of this program. 3) Strengthen the educational sector in order to promote in the youth population attitudes, knowledge and specific behaviors towards sexuality. Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 15-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1051 The objective is to help the poverty reduction by the improvement of living conditions and social incluison of lowest income rural and suburban population of the country. UR-T1051 Poverty Reduction and Improvement of Hygienic Conditions in Rural Areas The objective is to help the poverty reduction by the improvement of living conditions and social incluison of lowest income rural and suburban population of the country. Technical Cooperation Uruguay ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 14-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1055 Contribute toward the decrease in youth unemployment rates in the Northesast, through a youth training program which focuses on information and comunication technologies for disadvantaged youth in the Municipality of Simões Filho - Bahia. BR-T1055 Com. Dominio Digital Simões Filho Contribute toward the decrease in youth unemployment rates in the Northesast, through a youth training program which focuses on information and comunication technologies for disadvantaged youth in the Municipality of Simões Filho - Bahia. Technical Cooperation Brazil EDUCATION 11-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1074 EN NI-T1074 Experiences in Direct Support Programs for Adoption of Agricultural Technologies EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1032 The Program will have five components: i) animal health, with the purpose of strengthening the permanent epidemic surveillance services, risk analysis, traceability and sanitary emergency, animal quarantine, animal health lab services; ii) plant health, includes the permanent phytosanitary surveillance services, monitoring and plague risk analysis, phytosanitary quarantine and phytosanitary labs; iii) food harmlessness, it is comprised by certification, food and agriculture quality, control of vegetal originated products and control of animal originated products including fishery products; iv) institutional management, with the purpose of assuring the continuous quality of the health services, while adhering to the guidance of experts and to the experience of the SENASA, the local entity in charge of health and quality of food and agriculture; and v) regional agricultural health and quality integration. AR-L1032 Food and Agriculture Health and Quality Management Program (CLIPP) The Program will have five components: i) animal health, with the purpose of strengthening the permanent epidemic surveillance services, risk analysis, traceability and sanitary emergency, animal quarantine, animal health lab services; ii) plant health, includes the permanent phytosanitary surveillance services, monitoring and plague risk analysis, phytosanitary quarantine and phytosanitary labs; iii) food harmlessness, it is comprised by certification, food and agriculture quality, control of vegetal originated products and control of animal originated products including fishery products; iv) institutional management, with the purpose of assuring the continuous quality of the health services, while adhering to the guidance of experts and to the experience of the SENASA, the local entity in charge of health and quality of food and agriculture; and v) regional agricultural health and quality integration. Loan Operation Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 09-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-X1007 The Line of Credit will have five components: i) animal health, with the purpose of strengthening the permanent epidemic surveillance services, risk analysis, traceability and sanitary emergency, animal quarantine, animal health lab services; ii) plant health, includes the permanent phytosanitary surveillance services, monitoring and plague risk analysis, phytosanitary quarantine and phytosanitary labs; iii) food harmlessness, it is comprised by certification, food and agriculture quality, control of vegetal originated products and control of animal originated products including fishery products; iv) institutional management, with the purpose of assuring the continuous quality of the health services, while adhering to the guidance of experts and to the experience of the SENASA, the local entity in charge of health and quality of food and agriculture; and v) regional agricultural health and quality integration. AR-X1007 CCLIP - Food and Agriculture Health and Quality Management The Line of Credit will have five components: i) animal health, with the purpose of strengthening the permanent epidemic surveillance services, risk analysis, traceability and sanitary emergency, animal quarantine, animal health lab services; ii) plant health, includes the permanent phytosanitary surveillance services, monitoring and plague risk analysis, phytosanitary quarantine and phytosanitary labs; iii) food harmlessness, it is comprised by certification, food and agriculture quality, control of vegetal originated products and control of animal originated products including fishery products; iv) institutional management, with the purpose of assuring the continuous quality of the health services, while adhering to the guidance of experts and to the experience of the SENASA, the local entity in charge of health and quality of food and agriculture; and v) regional agricultural health and quality integration. Container Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 09-Jan-2008 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1018 To strengthen the system of Subsidies for the VIS of Colombia, and support the government of Colombia in the development of instruments to fight poverty with a local focus. CO-L1018 Low-Income Housing System Consolidation To strengthen the system of Subsidies for the VIS of Colombia, and support the government of Colombia in the development of instruments to fight poverty with a local focus. Loan Operation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 09-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1045 To strengthen the leadership and skillset capacity of 'at risk'youth of Afro-descent to access, participate, and benefit from Guyana's Five Year Action Plan in three critically poor and excluded communities in Region 4. GY-T1045 Improving Access to Opportunities for at risk Afro-Descendant Communities To strengthen the leadership and skillset capacity of 'at risk'youth of Afro-descent to access, participate, and benefit from Guyana's Five Year Action Plan in three critically poor and excluded communities in Region 4. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1074 EN PR-T1074 Experiences in Implementation Direct Supports Agricultural Technology Adoption EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 09-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1472 To contribute to the consolidation and growth of the angels investors networks in Latin America and the Caribbean and to identify the best practices of management and associability in angels investors networks in the European Union, its adaptation and its transfer to Latin America and the Caribbean RG-T1472 Promoting the associability of angel investment networks To contribute to the consolidation and growth of the angels investors networks in Latin America and the Caribbean and to identify the best practices of management and associability in angels investors networks in the European Union, its adaptation and its transfer to Latin America and the Caribbean Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1159 The present cooperation will support to the National Secretariat of Planning and Development (SENPLSADES) in the elaboration of particular lrules and the design of trip tickets to initiate the reforms of the Ecuadorian state, with base in the propose goals in the National Plan of Development. The intentions of the program will be reached by means of the hiring of international consultants. EC-T1159 Support to the Ecuatorian State's Reforms The present cooperation will support to the National Secretariat of Planning and Development (SENPLSADES) in the elaboration of particular lrules and the design of trip tickets to initiate the reforms of the Ecuadorian state, with base in the propose goals in the National Plan of Development. The intentions of the program will be reached by means of the hiring of international consultants. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1039 The main objective of the project is to support the Government in the design of activities of mainstreaming of gender aspects in the new phase of the Program (PACE II) ME-T1039 Gender Mainstreaming and Social Inclussion in PACE II The main objective of the project is to support the Government in the design of activities of mainstreaming of gender aspects in the new phase of the Program (PACE II) Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1073 Supporting the preparation of country strategy of the Bank with Paraguay developing a technical note on income generation of the indigenous people, and support to Statistic Office to produce detailed and comparable information on living conditions of indigenous people. PR-T1073 Support to the Country Strategy in Paraguay. MECOVI Supporting the preparation of country strategy of the Bank with Paraguay developing a technical note on income generation of the indigenous people, and support to Statistic Office to produce detailed and comparable information on living conditions of indigenous people. Technical Cooperation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Jan-2008 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-M1004 The project will strengthen the Credit Union (CU) sector in Belize. Its main objective is to enhance and strengthen the access to secure and sustainable financial services by the low to mid income populations, which include a micro enterprises. The project's purpose is to expand and improve the quality of services of offered by CUs and to improve its management capacities. The project will seek to strengthen the individual CU's, as well as their umbrella organization, the Belize Credit Union League (BCUL). Individual CUs will receive technical assistance services to (i) adjust to the new regulatory framework for CUs, (ii) improve their managerial and operational capacities, and (iii) improve or develop financial products aimed at micro enterprises and low income populations. BCUL will be strengthened in its capacities to monitor and provide technical support to CU. BL-M1004 Institutional Strengthening of the Credit Union Sector The project will strengthen the Credit Union (CU) sector in Belize. Its main objective is to enhance and strengthen the access to secure and sustainable financial services by the low to mid income populations, which include a micro enterprises. The project's purpose is to expand and improve the quality of services of offered by CUs and to improve its management capacities. The project will seek to strengthen the individual CU's, as well as their umbrella organization, the Belize Credit Union League (BCUL). Individual CUs will receive technical assistance services to (i) adjust to the new regulatory framework for CUs, (ii) improve their managerial and operational capacities, and (iii) improve or develop financial products aimed at micro enterprises and low income populations. BCUL will be strengthened in its capacities to monitor and provide technical support to CU. Technical Cooperation Belize PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1042 The objective for the project is to contribute to the increase rate of continual generations and growth of small and medium family enterprises in Peru. The purpose is that the small and medium family enterprises implement a corporative governance system that will favor its continuity and growth. PE-M1042 Development of Governance and Management Systems in Family-Owned Businesses The objective for the project is to contribute to the increase rate of continual generations and growth of small and medium family enterprises in Peru. The purpose is that the small and medium family enterprises implement a corporative governance system that will favor its continuity and growth. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1119 The project's general objective is to promote the development of sound global and national capital market infrastructure for microfinance. The project's specific objective is to support the issuance of standardized and globally accepted credit ratings for microfinance institutions. RG-M1119 Enabling Access to Capital Markets for Microfinance Institutions The project's general objective is to promote the development of sound global and national capital market infrastructure for microfinance. The project's specific objective is to support the issuance of standardized and globally accepted credit ratings for microfinance institutions. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1124 The general objective of the Program is to enhance the capabilities of MFIs in the LAC region in the area of disaster mitigation. The specific objective is to expand the previously established Technical Support Facility created under the ELF to include assistance to Caribbean MFIs under a Caribbean TSF and to support the implementation of risk assessment plans for MFIs elsewhere in LAC. RG-M1124 Strengthening the Disaster Mitigation Efforts of Microfinance Institutions The general objective of the Program is to enhance the capabilities of MFIs in the LAC region in the area of disaster mitigation. The specific objective is to expand the previously established Technical Support Facility created under the ELF to include assistance to Caribbean MFIs under a Caribbean TSF and to support the implementation of risk assessment plans for MFIs elsewhere in LAC. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-L1006 To improve the country's capacity in the application and administration of national standards to better meet the challenges posed by the sub-regional integration and the increasing challenges from globalization. The specific objectives are: (i) to enhance the Country's competitiveness, maximizing quality and efficiency, redirecting its policy on standardization to ensure that Barbadians are not exposed to undue risks caused by imports and that local exports are not subjected to unfair competition. This enhancement will be achieved by harmonizing and simplifying current BNSI functions, mainly those related to: the preparation, adoption and promotion of standards; certification of products, services and material; calibration of testing equipment and other technical activities; sale of standards in the local and international market; and inspections; (ii) to strengthen the BNSI's institutional management capacity through the improvement of administrative processes and the implementation of mechanisms for the modernization and integration of the administrative areas. This strengthening will be accomplished by the introduction of a new organizational structure; a planning system; internal control procedures; financing and accounting integrated system; human resources policy including training; and a corporate image program; (iii) to modernize the physical and technological infrastructure of the BNSI. This modernization will be attained by remodeling buildings, laboratory and offices; upgrading hardware, software and telecommunication; and installing new laboratory equipments. BA-L1006 Modernization of the Barbados National Standards System To improve the country's capacity in the application and administration of national standards to better meet the challenges posed by the sub-regional integration and the increasing challenges from globalization. The specific objectives are: (i) to enhance the Country's competitiveness, maximizing quality and efficiency, redirecting its policy on standardization to ensure that Barbadians are not exposed to undue risks caused by imports and that local exports are not subjected to unfair competition. This enhancement will be achieved by harmonizing and simplifying current BNSI functions, mainly those related to: the preparation, adoption and promotion of standards; certification of products, services and material; calibration of testing equipment and other technical activities; sale of standards in the local and international market; and inspections; (ii) to strengthen the BNSI's institutional management capacity through the improvement of administrative processes and the implementation of mechanisms for the modernization and integration of the administrative areas. This strengthening will be accomplished by the introduction of a new organizational structure; a planning system; internal control procedures; financing and accounting integrated system; human resources policy including training; and a corporate image program; (iii) to modernize the physical and technological infrastructure of the BNSI. This modernization will be attained by remodeling buildings, laboratory and offices; upgrading hardware, software and telecommunication; and installing new laboratory equipments. Loan Operation Barbados REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1066 To define the institutional, legal and technological requirements for the design, development and implementation of an interoperability solution that would support the exchange of information among the public services of the Brazilian Federal Government. BR-T1066 Platform for the Integration of Public Services To define the institutional, legal and technological requirements for the design, development and implementation of an interoperability solution that would support the exchange of information among the public services of the Brazilian Federal Government. Technical Cooperation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1086 Prepare technical, economical, financial, environmental, and social studies to help evaluate the feasibility of biofuels production in Haiti, Guatemala, and Honduras. BR-T1086 Feasibility Studies for Biofuel Production in Central America and the Caribbean Prepare technical, economical, financial, environmental, and social studies to help evaluate the feasibility of biofuels production in Haiti, Guatemala, and Honduras. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1021 To improve the living conditions of families living in extreme poverty through retargeting and integration of supply of public social services. CO-L1021 Multiphase Program to Support Second Stage of Familias en Acción - Phase I To improve the living conditions of families living in extreme poverty through retargeting and integration of supply of public social services. Loan Operation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1071 The general mission of the project is to promote the competitiveness and sustainability of the Colombian electricity sector, as well as the inclusion of low income, rural population, by strenghtening service service provision in the non interconnected zones. The specific objective is to increase participation of the private sector to reduce the costs of service and to minimize transferences from the Treasury through subsidies. CO-T1071 Strengthening of Provision of Electricity Service in Non-Interconnected Areas The general mission of the project is to promote the competitiveness and sustainability of the Colombian electricity sector, as well as the inclusion of low income, rural population, by strenghtening service service provision in the non interconnected zones. The specific objective is to increase participation of the private sector to reduce the costs of service and to minimize transferences from the Treasury through subsidies. Technical Cooperation Colombia ENERGY 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1037 The specific objective of the operation is to assist MOPT/CONAVI in preparing the road infrastructure program with financing for technical, economic, environmental, and design studies; final construction plans; determination of work quantities and unit prices; and drafting of bidding documents, special technical specifications, an environmental management and social plan for the construction and operational phase, and other project-related documents. CR-T1037 Support for a Road Infrastructure Program The specific objective of the operation is to assist MOPT/CONAVI in preparing the road infrastructure program with financing for technical, economic, environmental, and design studies; final construction plans; determination of work quantities and unit prices; and drafting of bidding documents, special technical specifications, an environmental management and social plan for the construction and operational phase, and other project-related documents. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica TRANSPORT 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1029 To assist the government with its efforts to restore basic services and repair homes damaged by tropical storm noel. DR-L1029 Emergency Assistance in Response to Tropical Storm Noel of October 2007 To assist the government with its efforts to restore basic services and repair homes damaged by tropical storm noel. Loan Operation Dominican Republic ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1175 The goal of the project is to improve the income and health of women microentrepreneurs and their families in southern Ecuador. The purpose of the project is to facilitate access to financial services for 3,000 women and technical assistance in ecological farming and marketing partnerships for 225 women microentrepreneurs in rural Loja. EC-L1175 Promoting Rural Businesses in the Rice-Growing Cantons of Guayas The goal of the project is to improve the income and health of women microentrepreneurs and their families in southern Ecuador. The purpose of the project is to facilitate access to financial services for 3,000 women and technical assistance in ecological farming and marketing partnerships for 225 women microentrepreneurs in rural Loja. Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-S1009 The goal of the project is to improve the income and health of women microentrepreneurs and their families in southern Ecuador. The purpose of the project is to facilitate access to financial services for 3,000 women and technical assistance in ecological farming and marketing partnerships for 225 women microentrepreneurs in rural Loja. EC-S1009 Promoting Rural Businesses in the Rice-Growing Cantons of Guayas The goal of the project is to improve the income and health of women microentrepreneurs and their families in southern Ecuador. The purpose of the project is to facilitate access to financial services for 3,000 women and technical assistance in ecological farming and marketing partnerships for 225 women microentrepreneurs in rural Loja. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1092 Fortalecer la Nueva Agencia de Cooperación Internacional del Ecuador EC-T1092 Support for the Implementation of Ecuador's International Cooperation System Fortalecer la Nueva Agencia de Cooperación Internacional del Ecuador Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1095 Technical cooperation funding for the development of studies necessary to facilitate decision-making regarding the implementation of programs and use of biofuels production. GU-T1095 Biofuels Action Plan Technical cooperation funding for the development of studies necessary to facilitate decision-making regarding the implementation of programs and use of biofuels production. Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENERGY 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1032 Operation that will support activities steeming from the Country Fiduciary Assessment Action Plan. GY-T1032 Support for Public Financial Management & Procurement Action Plan Operation that will support activities steeming from the Country Fiduciary Assessment Action Plan. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1038 This project will help support the Government of Guyana in the preparation for a new Poverty Reduction Strategy and the development of mechanisms for linking the Strategy to the budget. In addition, the project will support the design and testing of a monitoring and evaluation system to measure the effectiveness of the Government's efforts to reduce poverty in Guyana. The project will focus on institutionalizing the Strategy within the permanent government agencies, moving beyond the current ad hoc arrangement in the Office of the President. GY-T1038 Supporting the PRSP: Towards the Institutionalization of a M&E Framework This project will help support the Government of Guyana in the preparation for a new Poverty Reduction Strategy and the development of mechanisms for linking the Strategy to the budget. In addition, the project will support the design and testing of a monitoring and evaluation system to measure the effectiveness of the Government's efforts to reduce poverty in Guyana. The project will focus on institutionalizing the Strategy within the permanent government agencies, moving beyond the current ad hoc arrangement in the Office of the President. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1056 EN HA-T1056 Third phase of the Household Survey 1-2-3 to Create the baseline for the PRSP EN Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1018 The financing will focus on economic and management development of a group of 156 women who many of them have been victims from domestic violence. It will work to improve their technical, management and marketing abilities with the purpose to ensure the business competitiveness. HO-M1018 Female Competitiveness Entrepreneurs in North-Centre Region Urban/Rural The financing will focus on economic and management development of a group of 156 women who many of them have been victims from domestic violence. It will work to improve their technical, management and marketing abilities with the purpose to ensure the business competitiveness. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1013 To improve the housing conditions of low- and moderate-income households by providing subsidies, deepening markets, and strengthening institutions in the sector. The specific objectives of Phase II are to: (i) improve the quality of life of the target population through subsidies for new housing and housing improvements; (ii) empower the target population to play an active role by supporting its participation and by building and developing its capacities for social oversight, quality control, housing maintenance, and environmental protection; (iii) strengthen microlending by providing technical assistance to deepen the savings/subsidy/loan (or "A+B+C") scheme through microfinance institutions; (iv) strengthen the sector by implementing the policies established in the National Housing Plan; and (v) strengthen sector institutions by building management capacity and the capacity to prepare and provide technical support for local housing plans. NI-L1013 Multiphase Low-Income Housing Program - Fase II To improve the housing conditions of low- and moderate-income households by providing subsidies, deepening markets, and strengthening institutions in the sector. The specific objectives of Phase II are to: (i) improve the quality of life of the target population through subsidies for new housing and housing improvements; (ii) empower the target population to play an active role by supporting its participation and by building and developing its capacities for social oversight, quality control, housing maintenance, and environmental protection; (iii) strengthen microlending by providing technical assistance to deepen the savings/subsidy/loan (or "A+B+C") scheme through microfinance institutions; (iv) strengthen the sector by implementing the policies established in the National Housing Plan; and (v) strengthen sector institutions by building management capacity and the capacity to prepare and provide technical support for local housing plans. Loan Operation Nicaragua URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1016 To develop, construct, and operate a liquefied natural gas plant and related facilities, including a new 408-km, 34-inch natural gas pipeline to liquefy natural gas from the Camisea Fields for export to the North American and Far East markets in the Pacific basin. Peru LNG S.R.L. is a special purpose company formed by a consortium led by Hunt Oil Company, SK Energy Co. Ltd., Repsol YPF S.A. and Marubeni Corporation (collectively, the Sponsors). PE-L1016 Peru LNG Project To develop, construct, and operate a liquefied natural gas plant and related facilities, including a new 408-km, 34-inch natural gas pipeline to liquefy natural gas from the Camisea Fields for export to the North American and Far East markets in the Pacific basin. Peru LNG S.R.L. is a special purpose company formed by a consortium led by Hunt Oil Company, SK Energy Co. Ltd., Repsol YPF S.A. and Marubeni Corporation (collectively, the Sponsors). Loan Operation Peru 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1016 To consolidate the capacities, instruments and models created in Phase I, internalizing acquired experience and expanding investments in productive sectors and basic services to meet the medium and long-term targets of the Sustainable Development Strategy. Specific objectives: i) strengthen local and provincial management capacities and institutionalize participation by civil society in making decisions for sustainable development; ii) promote effective models for managing natural resources and help diversify the productive sectors in line with the region's potential; and iii) improve access to public services and infrastructure and their quality, efficiency and sustainability. PN-L1016 Multiphase Sustainable Development Program for Bocas del Toro - Phase II To consolidate the capacities, instruments and models created in Phase I, internalizing acquired experience and expanding investments in productive sectors and basic services to meet the medium and long-term targets of the Sustainable Development Strategy. Specific objectives: i) strengthen local and provincial management capacities and institutionalize participation by civil society in making decisions for sustainable development; ii) promote effective models for managing natural resources and help diversify the productive sectors in line with the region's potential; and iii) improve access to public services and infrastructure and their quality, efficiency and sustainability. Loan Operation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1032 This loan enhancement program aims to systematically enhance indigenous peoples access to financing and benefits from market opportunities in national and international markets. PN-T1032 Indigenous Entrepreneurial Development Program This loan enhancement program aims to systematically enhance indigenous peoples access to financing and benefits from market opportunities in national and international markets. Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1064 EN PR-T1064 Mainstreaming ICTs in the Educational System in Paraguay EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay EDUCATION 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1275 EN RG-T1275 Enviromental Health Surveillance System in the Amazon Region EN Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1276 EN RG-T1276 Regional Non-Communicable Diseases Surveillance System EN Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1373 EN RG-T1373 Flexible Methods for Secundary Education in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 19-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1061 The objective of the TC is the strengthening of the municpality's health system. BR-T1061 Support for the Health System of Sao Bernardo do Campo The objective of the TC is the strengthening of the municpality's health system. Technical Cooperation Brazil HEALTH 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1041 The objective of the program in Bogota is to pilot the implementation of preventive and attention mechanisms that allow for a reduction of high rates of the various risk factors hampering youth development in vulnerable communities encounter. (Bosa, Kennedy and Rafael de La Uribe) CO-T1041 Youth Risk Factors Prevention Program in Bogota The objective of the program in Bogota is to pilot the implementation of preventive and attention mechanisms that allow for a reduction of high rates of the various risk factors hampering youth development in vulnerable communities encounter. (Bosa, Kennedy and Rafael de La Uribe) Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1158 The primary target of the technical cooperation will be to support the preparation and starting of Support to the Multiannual Program of Investment of PETROECUADOR I (EC-L1040), by means of the development of technical insumos in 3 critics areas of the operation of the petroliferous fields of PETROECUADOR. EC-T1158 Support for the Multiannual Program of Investments of PETROECUADOR The primary target of the technical cooperation will be to support the preparation and starting of Support to the Multiannual Program of Investment of PETROECUADOR I (EC-L1040), by means of the development of technical insumos in 3 critics areas of the operation of the petroliferous fields of PETROECUADOR. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENERGY 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1058 To offer a conceptual and analytical framework to assess current needs and challenges, as well as opportunities that can arise for Guyana in the context of REDD, with particular reference to its impact on biodiversity conservation. GY-T1058 Climate Change and Biodiversity Mainstreaming through Avoided Deforestation To offer a conceptual and analytical framework to assess current needs and challenges, as well as opportunities that can arise for Guyana in the context of REDD, with particular reference to its impact on biodiversity conservation. Technical Cooperation Guyana ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1011 In the Haitian Northern Department, the SMEs have very limited access to basic resources to allow them to be competitive for example: qualified human resources to provide technical assistance, financial resources, and modern information technologies. They are currently working in an isolated manner and receiving no support from the public sector or other donors who give more attention to SMEs located in the Capital city. Many micro entrepreneurs are leaving the Department to migrate toward Port-au-Prince, Dominican Republic, and The Bahamas to escape poverty. To address this critical problem SOCOOPEC will (i) assessing the SMEs needs and performance; (ii) develop a dedicated training program for each SMEs value chain; (iii) facilitate access to bigger and longer term loans for SMEs that need this type of financing; (iv) create linkages between SMEs of a same value chain; (v) support the development of local expertise to accompany the transformation process to competitive SMEs; and use new information and communication technologies (NTIC) to leverage their competitiveness. The overall objective is to increase the competitiveness of SMEs located in the Northern Department of Haiti. The specific objective is to strengthen the institutional, technical, and managerial capacities of SMEs that make up SOCOOPEC providing access to financial and non-financial business services designed to improve their productivity and competitiveness. It includes three components: Upgrading SMEs capacities to provide better quality and competitive services; and Increasing SMEs competitiveness. HA-M1011 Promotion of Micro and Small Enterprises in Cap-Haitien In the Haitian Northern Department, the SMEs have very limited access to basic resources to allow them to be competitive for example: qualified human resources to provide technical assistance, financial resources, and modern information technologies. They are currently working in an isolated manner and receiving no support from the public sector or other donors who give more attention to SMEs located in the Capital city. Many micro entrepreneurs are leaving the Department to migrate toward Port-au-Prince, Dominican Republic, and The Bahamas to escape poverty. To address this critical problem SOCOOPEC will (i) assessing the SMEs needs and performance; (ii) develop a dedicated training program for each SMEs value chain; (iii) facilitate access to bigger and longer term loans for SMEs that need this type of financing; (iv) create linkages between SMEs of a same value chain; (v) support the development of local expertise to accompany the transformation process to competitive SMEs; and use new information and communication technologies (NTIC) to leverage their competitiveness. The overall objective is to increase the competitiveness of SMEs located in the Northern Department of Haiti. The specific objective is to strengthen the institutional, technical, and managerial capacities of SMEs that make up SOCOOPEC providing access to financial and non-financial business services designed to improve their productivity and competitiveness. It includes three components: Upgrading SMEs capacities to provide better quality and competitive services; and Increasing SMEs competitiveness. Technical Cooperation Haiti PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1012 The cultural and ecological tourism are two relevant segments that can be exploited for the socio-economic development and preservation of the Haitian declining environment. Dondon-Milot, the targeted project area, is located near the "Citadelle Laferrière", one of the most important monuments of the Caribbean, and not far from Labadee (449,925 visitors last year), the main tourist destination of the country. It has rich historical and cultural patrimonies (beautiful rivers, fascinating caves and vaults, historical sites, etc) that constitute a potential source of employment and income. Nevertheless, the local entrepreneurs who are looking for economic opportunities are not aware of the economic potential of these resources, and lack the necessary capacity to exploit them in a sustainable way. There is also a need to establish a public-private partnership for the rehabilitation and exploitation of these cultural and natural attractions. By addressing these needs, opportunities will be created for Dondon-Milot to benefit in the short term from visit of Haitian students, Haitian professionals, expatriates, and Haitians leaving abroad. In the mid and long term, a part of the tourists visiting Dominican Republic (about 4 million), and the international tourism visiting Labadee are also targeted. The overall objective of the project is to promote economic activities that protect the ecologic and cultural resources of Dondon-Milot and contribute to improve the level of living of its communities. The specific objective is to create a tourism circuit by strengthening existing and new micro-enterprises that will be created by the project through sustainable rural community tourism activities. It includes four components: Assessing of local capacities; Strengthening of local capacities; and Dissemination of project outcomes and promotion of Dondon-Milot as tourism Destination. HA-M1012 Promotion of Community Tourism in the North Department of Haiti The cultural and ecological tourism are two relevant segments that can be exploited for the socio-economic development and preservation of the Haitian declining environment. Dondon-Milot, the targeted project area, is located near the "Citadelle Laferrière", one of the most important monuments of the Caribbean, and not far from Labadee (449,925 visitors last year), the main tourist destination of the country. It has rich historical and cultural patrimonies (beautiful rivers, fascinating caves and vaults, historical sites, etc) that constitute a potential source of employment and income. Nevertheless, the local entrepreneurs who are looking for economic opportunities are not aware of the economic potential of these resources, and lack the necessary capacity to exploit them in a sustainable way. There is also a need to establish a public-private partnership for the rehabilitation and exploitation of these cultural and natural attractions. By addressing these needs, opportunities will be created for Dondon-Milot to benefit in the short term from visit of Haitian students, Haitian professionals, expatriates, and Haitians leaving abroad. In the mid and long term, a part of the tourists visiting Dominican Republic (about 4 million), and the international tourism visiting Labadee are also targeted. The overall objective of the project is to promote economic activities that protect the ecologic and cultural resources of Dondon-Milot and contribute to improve the level of living of its communities. The specific objective is to create a tourism circuit by strengthening existing and new micro-enterprises that will be created by the project through sustainable rural community tourism activities. It includes four components: Assessing of local capacities; Strengthening of local capacities; and Dissemination of project outcomes and promotion of Dondon-Milot as tourism Destination. Technical Cooperation Haiti SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1014 The general objective of the operation is to improve the competitiveness and profitability of 13 dairy-products micro-plants and, in turn, the income of the 700 cattle-breeders who supply the milk and/or the number of cattle-breeders involved. The specific objective is to increase the volumes and value-added of the dairy products processed in the micro-plants. The project contents the four following components : 1. Institutional reinforcement (expected result = the micro=plants operate as enterprises) - To finalize the legal set-up and process of legalization of micro-plants - To design a management system (finance, logistics, stock management) for micro-plants - To train the staff of the micro-plants to implement the management procedures - To design a business plan for each dairy micro-plant - To design an expansion strategy for the Let Agogo network (i.e. opening of new micro-plants) 2. Development of new processes and products / cheese (expected result = the reduction of spoilage) - To identify new processes and products adapted to the Haitian reality - To identify the necessary equipment and to install them - To train the staff of the micro-plants to implement the new processes 3. Quality control and standardization (expected result = a quality and standardization system is functional) - To design a quality control system - To design a standardization guideline - To train the staff of the micro-plants to implement the quality system procedures and to respect the standardization norms 4. Marketing (expected result = the volume of sales increases) - To up-date the 2004 market study and include a market study for cheese - To design the micro-plant marketing strategy - To train some staff of the micro-plants in marketing - To design new packaging and some advertising media - To participate in fairs and other events, to organize tastings in urban supermarkets HA-M1014 Competitivity and Profitability of Milk Processing Plants Lèt Agogo The general objective of the operation is to improve the competitiveness and profitability of 13 dairy-products micro-plants and, in turn, the income of the 700 cattle-breeders who supply the milk and/or the number of cattle-breeders involved. The specific objective is to increase the volumes and value-added of the dairy products processed in the micro-plants. The project contents the four following components : 1. Institutional reinforcement (expected result = the micro=plants operate as enterprises) - To finalize the legal set-up and process of legalization of micro-plants - To design a management system (finance, logistics, stock management) for micro-plants - To train the staff of the micro-plants to implement the management procedures - To design a business plan for each dairy micro-plant - To design an expansion strategy for the Let Agogo network (i.e. opening of new micro-plants) 2. Development of new processes and products / cheese (expected result = the reduction of spoilage) - To identify new processes and products adapted to the Haitian reality - To identify the necessary equipment and to install them - To train the staff of the micro-plants to implement the new processes 3. Quality control and standardization (expected result = a quality and standardization system is functional) - To design a quality control system - To design a standardization guideline - To train the staff of the micro-plants to implement the quality system procedures and to respect the standardization norms 4. Marketing (expected result = the volume of sales increases) - To up-date the 2004 market study and include a market study for cheese - To design the micro-plant marketing strategy - To train some staff of the micro-plants in marketing - To design new packaging and some advertising media - To participate in fairs and other events, to organize tastings in urban supermarkets Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1058 The objective of the Program is to identify the necessary activities a the feasibility level, that will be required for the effective rehabilitation of the Hydroelectic Plant Peligre in Haiti. HA-T1058 Support for Design EDH's Mid Term Investment Plan The objective of the Program is to identify the necessary activities a the feasibility level, that will be required for the effective rehabilitation of the Hydroelectic Plant Peligre in Haiti. Technical Cooperation Haiti ENERGY 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1061 The overall objective of the proposed Technical Cooperation (TC) is to test a model for integrated services for Haitian children in the 0 to 6 age group. HA-T1061 Early Childhood Development Pilot The overall objective of the proposed Technical Cooperation (TC) is to test a model for integrated services for Haitian children in the 0 to 6 age group. Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1094 The objective of the Program is identify the necessary activities at level feasibility, that they are required for the rehabilitation and put into efficient operation of Hydroelectric Peligre Plant in Haiti. HA-T1094 Support for Design EDH's Mid Term Investment Plan The objective of the Program is identify the necessary activities at level feasibility, that they are required for the rehabilitation and put into efficient operation of Hydroelectric Peligre Plant in Haiti. Technical Cooperation Haiti ENERGY 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1019 Create a comprehensive approach to natural disaster management for coastal urban areas JA-T1019 Natural Hazard Management in Urban Coastal Areas Create a comprehensive approach to natural disaster management for coastal urban areas Technical Cooperation Jamaica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1057 The objective of this operation is to help the GOP to prepare the Justice Administration System Modernization Program (JSAMP). The resources form this proposed operation will be used to finance the activities necessary to finalize the preparation of the JSAMP before the MOF and to accelerate the initiation of the activities contained in said program. In particular, this operation will support the following activities: (i) the elaboration of proposals for the amendment of the Constitution's Justice System Chapter and associated legislation; (ii) the strengthening of the institutional capacity of the institutions that comprise the Justice Administration System (SAJ): (iii) the development of modern policies for legal public defense and the administration (i.e., design, financing, construction; maintenance, etc. --preferably through Public Private Partnerships -PPP) for the penitentiary system; and (iv) the design of the `program's strategic implementation scheme PE-T1057 Justice Administration System Modernization Support Program The objective of this operation is to help the GOP to prepare the Justice Administration System Modernization Program (JSAMP). The resources form this proposed operation will be used to finance the activities necessary to finalize the preparation of the JSAMP before the MOF and to accelerate the initiation of the activities contained in said program. In particular, this operation will support the following activities: (i) the elaboration of proposals for the amendment of the Constitution's Justice System Chapter and associated legislation; (ii) the strengthening of the institutional capacity of the institutions that comprise the Justice Administration System (SAJ): (iii) the development of modern policies for legal public defense and the administration (i.e., design, financing, construction; maintenance, etc. --preferably through Public Private Partnerships -PPP) for the penitentiary system; and (iv) the design of the `program's strategic implementation scheme Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1043 Continued institutional strengthening of the Comptroller's Office to improve its efficiency in the control and compliance of the legal normative, the administrative integrity and the protection and proper use of the public patrimony. PR-T1043 Institutional Strengthening of the Comptrollers Office II Continued institutional strengthening of the Comptroller's Office to improve its efficiency in the control and compliance of the legal normative, the administrative integrity and the protection and proper use of the public patrimony. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1270 The Regional Public Good – C@ribNET is an advanced high speed broadband network infrastructure interconnecting the national education network of each individual country of the Caribbean, which, in turn, interconnects the country's higher education, research and development institutions. RG-T1270 Development of a Caribbean broadband network c@ribNET The Regional Public Good – C@ribNET is an advanced high speed broadband network infrastructure interconnecting the national education network of each individual country of the Caribbean, which, in turn, interconnects the country's higher education, research and development institutions. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1271 EN RG-T1271 Natural and cultural Aymara heritage EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1273 A regional public policy designed, jointly by all participating countries, and its implementation, by all participating institutions, to improve competitiveness of the regional agricultural sector, through the enhancement of the capacity of its labor force, while taking advantage of the existing diversified human resources of the region composed of the five participating countries. To implement such a policy, a set of instruments will be designed and put into practice. These include an information system, a set of courses for trainers to train the target population and a set of validated educational contents (courses) to upgrade and develop skills of the labor force devoted to agricultural activities in the region, skills that are required in a globalized environment (see figure 1 at the end of this document). RG-T1273 Capacities to improve the competitiveness of Caribbean Agricultural Sector A regional public policy designed, jointly by all participating countries, and its implementation, by all participating institutions, to improve competitiveness of the regional agricultural sector, through the enhancement of the capacity of its labor force, while taking advantage of the existing diversified human resources of the region composed of the five participating countries. To implement such a policy, a set of instruments will be designed and put into practice. These include an information system, a set of courses for trainers to train the target population and a set of validated educational contents (courses) to upgrade and develop skills of the labor force devoted to agricultural activities in the region, skills that are required in a globalized environment (see figure 1 at the end of this document). Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1274 EN RG-T1274 Monitoring and Evaluation Biodiversity Program for Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1313 EN RG-T1313 Identification and Selection of Tomatos Plants EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1462 The objective of this TC is to work with the project preparation of the regasification plant of GNL, through the financing of the necessary studies for the authorities of the joint comission to acquire essential information to evaluate the feasibility and convenience of different alternatives for the construction and operation of the plant. RG-T1462 Support Preparatory Studies of the Project of Plant of GNL The objective of this TC is to work with the project preparation of the regasification plant of GNL, through the financing of the necessary studies for the authorities of the joint comission to acquire essential information to evaluate the feasibility and convenience of different alternatives for the construction and operation of the plant. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1477 The general objective of the project is to strengthen the ability of the Project Bank for Integration and Border Development (BPIF) to promote border zone integration and development projects in the Andean community, thus contributing to more favorable conditions for the freer flow of goods across border zones. RG-T1477 Strengthening of Project Bank for Integration and Border Development in CAN The general objective of the project is to strengthen the ability of the Project Bank for Integration and Border Development (BPIF) to promote border zone integration and development projects in the Andean community, thus contributing to more favorable conditions for the freer flow of goods across border zones. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 18-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1335 The objective of the project is to: * Analyze gender bias in different data collection methodologies * Analyze gender disparities in education and labour market participation * Assist WCG in analyzing the gender dimension of the test results RS-T1335 Gender Analysis of Disability Data The objective of the project is to: * Analyze gender bias in different data collection methodologies * Analyze gender disparities in education and labour market participation * Assist WCG in analyzing the gender dimension of the test results Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Dec-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1063 The objective of the proposed TC is to bridge the existing gap in education data for Haiti. HA-T1063 Education Sector Study - Assessing Education Quality The objective of the proposed TC is to bridge the existing gap in education data for Haiti. Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 17-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1020 Expansion of the range of the microfinance services to greater number of micro enterprises and rural products, financing new productive efforts or diversifying the existing ones. HO-M1020 Increase and Improve the Financial Rural Services in Honduras West Region Expansion of the range of the microfinance services to greater number of micro enterprises and rural products, financing new productive efforts or diversifying the existing ones. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1055 To improve the quality of live of the residents of the city of Natal supporting the development of urban and social projects. The specific objectives include: improvement of the urban and environmental conditions of low income neighborhoods, expansion of public urban facilities; improvement of mobility and safety conditions of transportation; revitalization of downtown areas. BR-L1055 PROCIDADES - Niterói Urban Development and Social Inclusion Program To improve the quality of live of the residents of the city of Natal supporting the development of urban and social projects. The specific objectives include: improvement of the urban and environmental conditions of low income neighborhoods, expansion of public urban facilities; improvement of mobility and safety conditions of transportation; revitalization of downtown areas. Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 14-Dec-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1058 To improve the quality of live of the residents of the city of Nova Iguaçu supporting the development of urban and social projects. The specific objectives include: improvement of basic sanitary conditions, provide public urban facilities; control of flood damage; improvement of mobility and safety transport conditions and reduction of transportation costs; development of urban planning instruments. BR-L1058 PROCIDADES - Comprehensive Urban Development Program Município of Nova Iguaçu To improve the quality of live of the residents of the city of Nova Iguaçu supporting the development of urban and social projects. The specific objectives include: improvement of basic sanitary conditions, provide public urban facilities; control of flood damage; improvement of mobility and safety transport conditions and reduction of transportation costs; development of urban planning instruments. Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 14-Dec-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1072 To develop a working model oriented to the intrafamily violence prevention and mitigation to help the JUNTOS social coworkers. CO-T1072 Intrafamily Violence Intervention for JUNTOS Network To develop a working model oriented to the intrafamily violence prevention and mitigation to help the JUNTOS social coworkers. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1156 The project's objective is to support the institutional streghtening process of Banco del Estado EC-T1156 Institutional Strengthening of Banco del Estado (BdE) The project's objective is to support the institutional streghtening process of Banco del Estado Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1157 The project will contribute to improve the efficiency and the efficacy of public banking as an agent for economy development. The specific objective is to support the strengthen process of public banking through a global strategic plan and business plans for each institution. EC-T1157 Support for Strengthening Process of Public Banking The project will contribute to improve the efficiency and the efficacy of public banking as an agent for economy development. The specific objective is to support the strengthen process of public banking through a global strategic plan and business plans for each institution. Technical Cooperation Ecuador FINANCIAL MARKETS 13-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1072 The persistent rains after Hurricane Felix, which were presented from 03 October and could be extended until November 10, 2007 throughout the national territory product of weather events tropical wave. 39 : i) The tropical wave, primarily affected 83 localities distributed at the national level: Estelí, San Jose de Cusmapa, San Juan de Limay, San Nicolas, San Francisco Libre, Managua, Masaya El Crucero, Tepalon ii) The center of low pressure primarily affected 127 communities in Leon and Chinandega, and iii) the axis of Vaguada affected chiefly to 35 locations in Matagalpa, Jinotega, San Ramon, La Concordia, San Dionisio, San Isidro, Sebaco, San Rafael. Initial estimates provided by civil defense in the amount of damage, caused primarily by floods and the summary of the costs of requirements in millions of dollars are: Food for the emergency (US $ 2.8); Housing ($ 8.0); road infrastructure ($ 52.0); risk management ($ 2.5); Health ($ 9.0), agricultural rehabilitation ($ 15.0), among others, added about $ 100.3 million, for greater accuracy in damage and costing for reconstruction and recovery, the country is in a special mission from CEPAL, requested by the Nicaraguan Government. NI-T1072 Assistance for the Damage caused by Strong Rainfall The persistent rains after Hurricane Felix, which were presented from 03 October and could be extended until November 10, 2007 throughout the national territory product of weather events tropical wave. 39 : i) The tropical wave, primarily affected 83 localities distributed at the national level: Estelí, San Jose de Cusmapa, San Juan de Limay, San Nicolas, San Francisco Libre, Managua, Masaya El Crucero, Tepalon ii) The center of low pressure primarily affected 127 communities in Leon and Chinandega, and iii) the axis of Vaguada affected chiefly to 35 locations in Matagalpa, Jinotega, San Ramon, La Concordia, San Dionisio, San Isidro, Sebaco, San Rafael. Initial estimates provided by civil defense in the amount of damage, caused primarily by floods and the summary of the costs of requirements in millions of dollars are: Food for the emergency (US $ 2.8); Housing ($ 8.0); road infrastructure ($ 52.0); risk management ($ 2.5); Health ($ 9.0), agricultural rehabilitation ($ 15.0), among others, added about $ 100.3 million, for greater accuracy in damage and costing for reconstruction and recovery, the country is in a special mission from CEPAL, requested by the Nicaraguan Government. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 13-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1015 The general objective is to help make regional industry more competitive and to further the economic and social integration of Bolivia's people through sustainable improvement of freight and passenger transportation conditions on several main corridors of the country's paved principal road network (RVF). The specific objectives are to: (i) lower transportation costs by improving road serviceability and safety on a significant portion of priority national corridors and routes connecting production areas with domestic markets and those of its neighbors, and (ii) preserve the country's road assets by promoting sustainability through development and implementation of appropriate maintenance systems. BO-L1015 Performance-based Road Maintenance Program The general objective is to help make regional industry more competitive and to further the economic and social integration of Bolivia's people through sustainable improvement of freight and passenger transportation conditions on several main corridors of the country's paved principal road network (RVF). The specific objectives are to: (i) lower transportation costs by improving road serviceability and safety on a significant portion of priority national corridors and routes connecting production areas with domestic markets and those of its neighbors, and (ii) preserve the country's road assets by promoting sustainability through development and implementation of appropriate maintenance systems. Loan Operation Bolivia TRANSPORT 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1016 Redesign the public intermediation circuits in order to: (i) support productive development; and (ii) progressively offer financial services to the biggest segment of the population. The operation is coherent with the Bank's initiative "Opportunities for the Majority". BO-L1016 Support to the National System for Development Financing and First Program Redesign the public intermediation circuits in order to: (i) support productive development; and (ii) progressively offer financial services to the biggest segment of the population. The operation is coherent with the Bank's initiative "Opportunities for the Majority". Loan Operation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1055 Create the capacities for the representatives of the civil society organizations bound to the territorial council of planning, within the development plans of the departments and municipalities that should include strategies related to the poverty reduction and famine into the fulfillment framework of the Development Objectives of the Millennium. The totality of representatives from the Councils of Planning who will assist to the workshops, will receive technical and qualified instructions about the contents and the scopes of the Objectives of the Millennium, especially in aspects related to the poverty reduction and famine: and valid mechanisms for their inclusion inside the concepts of the development plans for their respective municipalities or regions. CO-T1055 Strengthening of the Civil Society to Reduce Poverty Create the capacities for the representatives of the civil society organizations bound to the territorial council of planning, within the development plans of the departments and municipalities that should include strategies related to the poverty reduction and famine into the fulfillment framework of the Development Objectives of the Millennium. The totality of representatives from the Councils of Planning who will assist to the workshops, will receive technical and qualified instructions about the contents and the scopes of the Objectives of the Millennium, especially in aspects related to the poverty reduction and famine: and valid mechanisms for their inclusion inside the concepts of the development plans for their respective municipalities or regions. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1008 The objective of the proposed operation is to improve the quality of road infrastructure to support the development of investments and sustainable growth of the country. The specific objectives include: (i) contribute to the financing of a fraction of the annual investments plans in rehabilitation and maintenance of highways, bridges and local roads; (ii) supporting the establishment and consolidation of a sustainable mechanism that guarantees the permanent maintenance of the road network and local roads; and (iii) to support the equipment and commissioning of a system of control of weights and measures to protect the road infrastructure. DR-L1008 Highway Infrastructure Multiphase Program - Phase I" The objective of the proposed operation is to improve the quality of road infrastructure to support the development of investments and sustainable growth of the country. The specific objectives include: (i) contribute to the financing of a fraction of the annual investments plans in rehabilitation and maintenance of highways, bridges and local roads; (ii) supporting the establishment and consolidation of a sustainable mechanism that guarantees the permanent maintenance of the road network and local roads; and (iii) to support the equipment and commissioning of a system of control of weights and measures to protect the road infrastructure. Loan Operation Dominican Republic TRANSPORT 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1101 EN ES-T1101 Fomenting Community of Learning for Microenterprise in El Salvador EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1014 Support activities in the electricity sector that will help promote the sustainable development of the energy sector and institutionalize policies and programs to (i) establish planning and priority setting in the sector; (ii) improve the enabling environment to encourage sustainable energy loss reduction and efficiency; (iii) provide institutional strenghtening in order to assure regulatory capacity of the sector; (iv) strengthen the power utility provider (GPL) in order to address loss reduction on a sustainable basis, efficiency and quality of service; and (v) promote social awareness to curb loss reduction. Achieving these objectives will help to improve the financial stability of the company and the sector itself by bringing back "lost" customers, improving long term planning for the sector, and reducing losses that increase costs to all consumers. One of the desired effects of a successful program would also be an improved environment for new investment, thereby contributing to Guyana's competitiveness and growth. GY-L1014 Power Sector Support Program Support activities in the electricity sector that will help promote the sustainable development of the energy sector and institutionalize policies and programs to (i) establish planning and priority setting in the sector; (ii) improve the enabling environment to encourage sustainable energy loss reduction and efficiency; (iii) provide institutional strenghtening in order to assure regulatory capacity of the sector; (iv) strengthen the power utility provider (GPL) in order to address loss reduction on a sustainable basis, efficiency and quality of service; and (v) promote social awareness to curb loss reduction. Achieving these objectives will help to improve the financial stability of the company and the sector itself by bringing back "lost" customers, improving long term planning for the sector, and reducing losses that increase costs to all consumers. One of the desired effects of a successful program would also be an improved environment for new investment, thereby contributing to Guyana's competitiveness and growth. Loan Operation Guyana ENERGY 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1042 EN GY-T1042 Strenghtening Mental Healthcare EN Technical Cooperation Guyana HEALTH 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1060 EN HA-T1060 Feasibility Studies for a Second Landfill in Port-au-Prince EN Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1004 The principal objective of Phase II is to improve the link between available quality jobs and those looking for employment, within the context of equal opportunity for women and men. The objective of the Program is to promote the development, potential employment, labor mobility, and productivity of workers so they are more competitive, as well as strengthen the institutional capacity for labor market sector policy planning, analysis and programming. ME-L1004 Training and Employment Support Program Phase II The principal objective of Phase II is to improve the link between available quality jobs and those looking for employment, within the context of equal opportunity for women and men. The objective of the Program is to promote the development, potential employment, labor mobility, and productivity of workers so they are more competitive, as well as strengthen the institutional capacity for labor market sector policy planning, analysis and programming. Loan Operation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1014 The Programa will include activities that are consistent with the following objectives: (i) improve the response capacity of the private secor in the face of a commercial opening through improved productiviy, greater investment, and increases in exports; and (ii) improve the public sector's activities through improved use of resources to promote competitiveness and commercial liberalization with new, agile policies in customs, migration, health standards; investment and export promotion; statistics, among others. PN-L1014 Competitiveness and Trade The Programa will include activities that are consistent with the following objectives: (i) improve the response capacity of the private secor in the face of a commercial opening through improved productiviy, greater investment, and increases in exports; and (ii) improve the public sector's activities through improved use of resources to promote competitiveness and commercial liberalization with new, agile policies in customs, migration, health standards; investment and export promotion; statistics, among others. Loan Operation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1475 To improve monitoring and debt collection of SEP projects establishing well-defined policies and procedures and to complete clean-up of the existing SEP portfolio, including a new framework for work-out plans and loans recoveries RG-T1475 Support for PES Portfolio Clean-up and Monitoring To improve monitoring and debt collection of SEP projects establishing well-defined policies and procedures and to complete clean-up of the existing SEP portfolio, including a new framework for work-out plans and loans recoveries Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1476 To develop and promote the new strategy for SEP to support innovative solutions through partnerships with the private sector, promoting economic opportunities for the poor, including contact with new clients, management of existing accounts and strategic expansion. RG-T1476 Support for the Implementation of the New SEP Strategy To develop and promote the new strategy for SEP to support innovative solutions through partnerships with the private sector, promoting economic opportunities for the poor, including contact with new clients, management of existing accounts and strategic expansion. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1035 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to consolidate and build upon the GOS's efforts in planning for the coastal zone and develop a Master Plan for Integrated Coastal Zone Management, including the identification of a government institution that will be responsible for integrated coastal zone management. SU-T1035 Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to consolidate and build upon the GOS's efforts in planning for the coastal zone and develop a Master Plan for Integrated Coastal Zone Management, including the identification of a government institution that will be responsible for integrated coastal zone management. Technical Cooperation Suriname ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1048 EN SU-T1048 Studies for the Paramaribo - Afobaka Road Rehabilitation EN Technical Cooperation Suriname TRANSPORT 12-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1038 The objective is to promote transparency in the management of financial information among the non-regulated microfinance institutions that are members of the Prodesarrollo network. It will support the elaboration of a standardized plan of accounts for the network and its implementation among its members, so that they report their information in a consistent form. Prodesarrollo will certify those members that comply. Other mechanisms to promote transparency will be promoted. These standards will be promoted among other programs that support microfinance in Mexico. ME-M1038 Standardization of Accounting and Transparency in Microfinance Services The objective is to promote transparency in the management of financial information among the non-regulated microfinance institutions that are members of the Prodesarrollo network. It will support the elaboration of a standardized plan of accounts for the network and its implementation among its members, so that they report their information in a consistent form. Prodesarrollo will certify those members that comply. Other mechanisms to promote transparency will be promoted. These standards will be promoted among other programs that support microfinance in Mexico. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1266 EN RG-T1266 Trafficking of Children and Adolescents for Sex Exploitation in Mercosur EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1069 The project's general objective is to support the Honduras Government in the development of plans and programs to increase energy supply in a more sustainable manner and to make more efficient energy consumption. Specifically, the project will support the development of the biofuel industry, planning of rural electricity programs based on renewable energy and the development of a market to promote energy savings and efficiency. HO-T1069 Energy Efficiency and Biofuels Support Program The project's general objective is to support the Honduras Government in the development of plans and programs to increase energy supply in a more sustainable manner and to make more efficient energy consumption. Specifically, the project will support the development of the biofuel industry, planning of rural electricity programs based on renewable energy and the development of a market to promote energy savings and efficiency. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENERGY 10-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1302 EN RG-T1302 Studies for the Implementation of South American Roaming EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 10-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1034 The objectives of the TC are to achieve the sustainable development of the communities along the road corridor, by the promotion of trade and the development of the tourist related activities, derived the road rehabilitation between Meerzorg and Albina. SU-T1034 Socioeconomic Conditions in the Meerzorg-Albina & Paramaribo-Afobaka Corridors The objectives of the TC are to achieve the sustainable development of the communities along the road corridor, by the promotion of trade and the development of the tourist related activities, derived the road rehabilitation between Meerzorg and Albina. Technical Cooperation Suriname TRANSPORT 10-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1036 The rehabilitation of the Afobaka Road is expected to facilitate the commercial and cultural exchange between the coastal areas and the central interior of the country. The Afobaka Road connects the alumina refinery at Paranam, the Afobaka Dam, the large interior community of Brownsweg, and the river port community of Atjonie on the Suriname River. All river traffic and commerce on the upper Suriname River is dependent upon the Atjonie river port and hence the Afobaka Road. The upgrade of the Afobaka Road will positively contribute to the economic and social development and regional integration of the central interior of the country. SU-T1036 Studies for the Paramaribo - Afobaka Road Rehabilitation The rehabilitation of the Afobaka Road is expected to facilitate the commercial and cultural exchange between the coastal areas and the central interior of the country. The Afobaka Road connects the alumina refinery at Paranam, the Afobaka Dam, the large interior community of Brownsweg, and the river port community of Atjonie on the Suriname River. All river traffic and commerce on the upper Suriname River is dependent upon the Atjonie river port and hence the Afobaka Road. The upgrade of the Afobaka Road will positively contribute to the economic and social development and regional integration of the central interior of the country. Technical Cooperation Suriname TRANSPORT 10-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1020 Increased coverage of mobile service of Telefónica through its long-term investments facilitated by the strengthened financial condition of the company. CO-L1020 Telefonica Moviles Colombia S.A. Increased coverage of mobile service of Telefónica through its long-term investments facilitated by the strengthened financial condition of the company. Loan Operation Colombia SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1027 To enhance the country's competitiveness, thereby fostering the development of conditions that promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth. CO-L1027 Competitiveness Enhancement Program II To enhance the country's competitiveness, thereby fostering the development of conditions that promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Loan Operation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1012 To enable ICE to have a more efficient capital structure supporting a more sound asset-liability management; support additional investments in infrastructure improving service quality and coverage; support the mobilization of longer-term commercial financing; and improve living standards of the population. CR-L1012 ICE Debt Refinancing To enable ICE to have a more efficient capital structure supporting a more sound asset-liability management; support additional investments in infrastructure improving service quality and coverage; support the mobilization of longer-term commercial financing; and improve living standards of the population. Loan Operation Costa Rica 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1035 The finality of the project is to improve the income and employment levels of the population of less resources. The purpose is to foster the implementation of inclusive business by the private sector through the incorporation of this population in their value chain as providers, employees, distributors, clients or partners. EC-M1035 Inclusive Business Development at the Base of the Economic Pyramid The finality of the project is to improve the income and employment levels of the population of less resources. The purpose is to foster the implementation of inclusive business by the private sector through the incorporation of this population in their value chain as providers, employees, distributors, clients or partners. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1019 The overall objective of the project is to create a support program to strengthen technological innovation in Salvadoran SMEs in the food sector, with emphasis on the Ethnic Food sub-sector. This program would offer support in technological innovation and quality to Salvadoran SMEs, so that they enhance their competitiveness and can access new and better markets, taking advantage of the opportunities opened by the free trade pacts signed by the country. ES-M1019 Technological Innovation for SMEs Exporters in the Food Sector The overall objective of the project is to create a support program to strengthen technological innovation in Salvadoran SMEs in the food sector, with emphasis on the Ethnic Food sub-sector. This program would offer support in technological innovation and quality to Salvadoran SMEs, so that they enhance their competitiveness and can access new and better markets, taking advantage of the opportunities opened by the free trade pacts signed by the country. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1079 Develop an Integrated Solid Waste Management Model in the San Andrés Valley in coordination with AMUVASAN, based on a mixed system that combines micro enterprise, municipal and family participation in the management and final disposal of this waste, as well as on organizing, training and awareness-building with local actors and the general public. It is envisioned that this pilot experience, once validated, will be shared with other associations of municipalities (mancomunidades) in the country that may be interested. ES-T1079 Integrated Management of Solid Waste Generated in the San Andrés Valley Develop an Integrated Solid Waste Management Model in the San Andrés Valley in coordination with AMUVASAN, based on a mixed system that combines micro enterprise, municipal and family participation in the management and final disposal of this waste, as well as on organizing, training and awareness-building with local actors and the general public. It is envisioned that this pilot experience, once validated, will be shared with other associations of municipalities (mancomunidades) in the country that may be interested. Technical Cooperation El Salvador WATER AND SANITATION 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1007 The specific interventions are being studied under the related Technical Cooperation that is currently underway on: (i) drafting guidelines for the diversification strategy for Guyana; (ii) analyzing bottlenecks that constrain exports in these sectors; (iii) preparing a sequenced and prioritized plan to address these bottlenecks and to improve the enabling environment for agribusiness, which will include clear roles for public and private sectors, and investment estimates for each intervention; and (iv) conducting pre-feasibility studies for establishing facilities that will assist the country to meet international standards in its exports of fruits and vegetables, and meat products. GY-L1007 Agricultural Export Diversification Program The specific interventions are being studied under the related Technical Cooperation that is currently underway on: (i) drafting guidelines for the diversification strategy for Guyana; (ii) analyzing bottlenecks that constrain exports in these sectors; (iii) preparing a sequenced and prioritized plan to address these bottlenecks and to improve the enabling environment for agribusiness, which will include clear roles for public and private sectors, and investment estimates for each intervention; and (iv) conducting pre-feasibility studies for establishing facilities that will assist the country to meet international standards in its exports of fruits and vegetables, and meat products. Loan Operation Guyana AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1015 Make agroindustrial MSMEs in Honduras more competitive through compliance with national regulations and Codex Alimentarius standards. The purpose is to enhance the quality, health, and safety of food produced by the agrifood MSMEs for both domestic and international consumption in the context of the Dominican Republic¿Central America¿United States Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA). HO-M1015 Improve the Quality and Competitiveness of Agrifood Production Make agroindustrial MSMEs in Honduras more competitive through compliance with national regulations and Codex Alimentarius standards. The purpose is to enhance the quality, health, and safety of food produced by the agrifood MSMEs for both domestic and international consumption in the context of the Dominican Republic¿Central America¿United States Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA). Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1019 Phase II main objective is to support GOM efforts so that, through Habitat, it could decrease current levels of urban poverty and improve the quality of life of urban families under the poverty line. This will be achieved by granting adequate access to social services and basic infrastructure to these families. ME-L1019 Multiphase Program to Address Urban Poverty. Phase II Phase II main objective is to support GOM efforts so that, through Habitat, it could decrease current levels of urban poverty and improve the quality of life of urban families under the poverty line. This will be achieved by granting adequate access to social services and basic infrastructure to these families. Loan Operation Mexico URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1021 The objective of the program to support the electricity sector is to collaborate with Nicaragua in the establishment of essential conditions for improvement of the technical and financial conditions of the sector in the mid-term. The specific objective to reinforce the transmission and generation investments to help sustain the reliability and security of supply in the system and also to collaborate with the improvement of the institutional conditions in the sector. NI-L1021 Electricity Sector Support Program The objective of the program to support the electricity sector is to collaborate with Nicaragua in the establishment of essential conditions for improvement of the technical and financial conditions of the sector in the mid-term. The specific objective to reinforce the transmission and generation investments to help sustain the reliability and security of supply in the system and also to collaborate with the improvement of the institutional conditions in the sector. Loan Operation Nicaragua ENERGY 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1027 The present loan operation is the third one of the three consecutive, linked technically between them, but financed in independent form under the programmatic loan of support to reforms of politics, in accordance with the documents CA-450-1, CS-3633, and the Memorandum EVP/1/2006 (PO LO-2006) of date March 6, 2006. To keep on supporting the Government of Peru in the institutional, operative, legal and normative changes to improve the quality of the management and of the public expenditure, from the strengthening of the governmental capacities of analysis and monitoring linked to normative topics, budget, of public investment, and administrative management; as well as the promotion of a major participation of the private sector associated with the public sector in the investment and in the provision of services. PE-L1027 Public Expenditure Management Quality III The present loan operation is the third one of the three consecutive, linked technically between them, but financed in independent form under the programmatic loan of support to reforms of politics, in accordance with the documents CA-450-1, CS-3633, and the Memorandum EVP/1/2006 (PO LO-2006) of date March 6, 2006. To keep on supporting the Government of Peru in the institutional, operative, legal and normative changes to improve the quality of the management and of the public expenditure, from the strengthening of the governmental capacities of analysis and monitoring linked to normative topics, budget, of public investment, and administrative management; as well as the promotion of a major participation of the private sector associated with the public sector in the investment and in the provision of services. Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1038 The objective of this project is to enhance the market opportunities for small and medium enterprises and to improve their competitiveness. The purpose is to promote the use of renewable energy and energetic efficiency through the facilitation of access to economic incentives that support the use of clean energy. PE-M1038 Promotion for Clean Energy Market Opportunities and Energy Efficiency The objective of this project is to enhance the market opportunities for small and medium enterprises and to improve their competitiveness. The purpose is to promote the use of renewable energy and energetic efficiency through the facilitation of access to economic incentives that support the use of clean energy. Technical Cooperation Peru ENERGY 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1050 The objective of the project is to improve the income and employment of poor population. The purpose is to foster the implementation of inclusive business by the private sector through the incorporation of this population to their value chains as providers, employees, distributors, clients or stakeholders. PE-M1050 Inclusive Business Development at the Base of the Economic Pyramid The objective of the project is to improve the income and employment of poor population. The purpose is to foster the implementation of inclusive business by the private sector through the incorporation of this population to their value chains as providers, employees, distributors, clients or stakeholders. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1050 The Technical Cooperation's (TC) main objective is to facilitate access to the wealth of information contained in the domestic and global patent databases to Peruvian innovation system agents PE-T1050 Implementation of Patent Based Technology Information Platform The Technical Cooperation's (TC) main objective is to facilitate access to the wealth of information contained in the domestic and global patent databases to Peruvian innovation system agents Technical Cooperation Peru SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1073 To protect the environment and the population from risks associated with plaguicides residues in the food chain; and to imcrease competitivenes of these products ES-T1073 Good Practices on Plaguicides Residue and Vegetable Food Safety To protect the environment and the population from risks associated with plaguicides residues in the food chain; and to imcrease competitivenes of these products Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 04-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1097 EN ES-T1097 Vulnerabilily Reduction Program of Creeks in AMSS EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador WATER AND SANITATION 04-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1070 EN HO-T1070 Support for Labor Markets in Honduras EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1397 The main objective of this operation is to consolidate the capacity of IDB to monitor progress towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) with an equity and pro-poor perspective. This would be accomplished through extending the services provided by the Social Indicators and Equity Information System (EQxIS) and fully integrating EQxIS with the Social Indicators provided by RES (Sociómetro). RG-T1397 Consolidating MDG Monitoring: Equity and Disaggregated Social Indicators The main objective of this operation is to consolidate the capacity of IDB to monitor progress towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) with an equity and pro-poor perspective. This would be accomplished through extending the services provided by the Social Indicators and Equity Information System (EQxIS) and fully integrating EQxIS with the Social Indicators provided by RES (Sociómetro). Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1044 To support MVOTMA to undertake activities needed to finalize the preparation and initiate the execution of the "Montevideo Metropolitan Area (MMA) Solid Waste Management Program, (UR-L1019)". These include carrying out complementary studies for the final design of the infrastructure for treatment and centralize disposing of solid waste in the area and strengthening the implementation capacity of de national environmental agency (DINAMA) and the Municipalities. UR-L1044 PEF:UR-L1019 Support preparation Solid Waste Management Program To support MVOTMA to undertake activities needed to finalize the preparation and initiate the execution of the "Montevideo Metropolitan Area (MMA) Solid Waste Management Program, (UR-L1019)". These include carrying out complementary studies for the final design of the infrastructure for treatment and centralize disposing of solid waste in the area and strengthening the implementation capacity of de national environmental agency (DINAMA) and the Municipalities. Loan Operation Uruguay WATER AND SANITATION 04-Dec-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1318 The general objective of the project is to support the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in undertaking the preparatory work for the Fifth Summit of the Americas. The specific objective is to support broad-based advocacy of the summit themes and engagement of a range of social actors across Latin America and the Caribbean in the summit process. RG-T1318 Support for the Fifth Summit of the Americas The general objective of the project is to support the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in undertaking the preparatory work for the Fifth Summit of the Americas. The specific objective is to support broad-based advocacy of the summit themes and engagement of a range of social actors across Latin America and the Caribbean in the summit process. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Dec-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1068 The aim is to contribute to the strengthening of the export capacity of Colombia, by helping to develop the advantages and meet the challenges associated with its trade agreements. CO-T1068 Support for the Implementation and Administration of Trade Agreements The aim is to contribute to the strengthening of the export capacity of Colombia, by helping to develop the advantages and meet the challenges associated with its trade agreements. Technical Cooperation Colombia TRADE 30-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1328 The objective of the project is to provide timely assistance to address trade-related capacity building needs that arise in the course of the ongoing trade agenda of the beneficiary countries of the IDB-Canada Trade Fund from the Caribbean region RG-T1328 Support for Trade-Related Capacity Building in CARICOM The objective of the project is to provide timely assistance to address trade-related capacity building needs that arise in the course of the ongoing trade agenda of the beneficiary countries of the IDB-Canada Trade Fund from the Caribbean region Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 30-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1396 EN RG-T1396 Support for COSEFIM in Coordination Fiscal, Macroeconomic & Financial Policies EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1361 The overall objective of the project is to design a multi-tier regional initiative for training, technical assistance and good practices dissemination to collaborate with national governments of the region in their efforts of developing policies to promote Women in Science, Engineering and Technology and Innovation (SETI) activities. RS-T1361 Disseminating, Training and New Strategies to Promote Women in Science The overall objective of the project is to design a multi-tier regional initiative for training, technical assistance and good practices dissemination to collaborate with national governments of the region in their efforts of developing policies to promote Women in Science, Engineering and Technology and Innovation (SETI) activities. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 30-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1323 EN RG-T1323 Strengthening Rules of Origin Administration for Implementation Trade Agreements EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 29-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1336 The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide a forum for the sharing of strategies and experiences in the development of E-procurement systems, through support for the organization and implementation of an E-procurement workshop involving participants from 26 Bank member countries in Central and South America RG-T1336 Support for a Regional Workshop on E-Procurement The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide a forum for the sharing of strategies and experiences in the development of E-procurement systems, through support for the organization and implementation of an E-procurement workshop involving participants from 26 Bank member countries in Central and South America Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1013 Increase the coverage of services for potable water supply and safe disposal of wastewater increased for rural communities in a way that ensures their sustainability. BO-L1013 Small Community Water Program Increase the coverage of services for potable water supply and safe disposal of wastewater increased for rural communities in a way that ensures their sustainability. Loan Operation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 28-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0223 To contribute to reduce the vulnerability of the population of the city of La Paz and property damage caused by a defficient dreinage system. The project objective is to finance works based on a master Plan for the cisty's dreinage system and to execute preventive and correctiev actions so that the dreinage system will perform its basic functions. BO0223 La Paz Storm Drainage Program To contribute to reduce the vulnerability of the population of the city of La Paz and property damage caused by a defficient dreinage system. The project objective is to finance works based on a master Plan for the cisty's dreinage system and to execute preventive and correctiev actions so that the dreinage system will perform its basic functions. Loan Operation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 28-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1087 The objective of the TC is to provide an evaluation of the potential for implementing a high-speed rail service between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo considering stops in Guarulhos and Galeao international airports and in the cities of São José dos Campos, Taubaté, Resende, Volta Redonda and Jundiaí in the extension to Campinas. BR-T1087 Preparation Studies for the High-Speed Train Line Rio de Janeiro - Sao Paulo The objective of the TC is to provide an evaluation of the potential for implementing a high-speed rail service between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo considering stops in Guarulhos and Galeao international airports and in the cities of São José dos Campos, Taubaté, Resende, Volta Redonda and Jundiaí in the extension to Campinas. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 28-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1018 Contribute to an improvement in the quality, equity and internal efficiency of education and in meeting this goal, the Program will support the strategy of universalization of 10 years of basic education, concentrating in rural, border and semi urban areas. EC-L1018 Support for the Universalization of Basic Education Contribute to an improvement in the quality, equity and internal efficiency of education and in meeting this goal, the Program will support the strategy of universalization of 10 years of basic education, concentrating in rural, border and semi urban areas. Loan Operation Ecuador EDUCATION 28-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1045 Reduction in costs and improving the quality efficiency and safety of commercial passenger air transport services of Ecuador through renovation of TAME's air fleet. EC-L1045 Program for the Renewal of TAME's Aircraft Fleet Reduction in costs and improving the quality efficiency and safety of commercial passenger air transport services of Ecuador through renovation of TAME's air fleet. Loan Operation Ecuador TRANSPORT 28-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1052 EN NI-T1052 Institutional Strengthening of Hacienda y Crédito Público Ministry EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1024 EN CO-M1024 Promoting the Innovative Use and Industrial Development of Guadua EN Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1065 See operation activities ES-T1065 Business Formation of Rural Youth in Chalatenango's East. See operation activities Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-X1004 EN GU-X1004 Support for the Bank Strategy with Guatemala EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1095 EN HO-T1095 Preparation of Energy Sector Support II Program EN Technical Cooperation Honduras ENERGY 26-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1067 The objective of this project is to assist the Government of Quintana Roo to improve the quality of service and to contribute to the reduction of the digital divide. Especifically, this TC will support the creation of an office to manage the ICT projects. This office will be in charge of the coordination, management, and elegibility of the ICT projects. Technical and financial assistance will be required to establish the e-government in Quintana Roo. This will contribute to the evolution of efficient and transparent process to transform the modus operandi of the public administration as well as improve its interaction with the civil society. ME-T1067 Support for the Establishment of the Digital Government The objective of this project is to assist the Government of Quintana Roo to improve the quality of service and to contribute to the reduction of the digital divide. Especifically, this TC will support the creation of an office to manage the ICT projects. This office will be in charge of the coordination, management, and elegibility of the ICT projects. Technical and financial assistance will be required to establish the e-government in Quintana Roo. This will contribute to the evolution of efficient and transparent process to transform the modus operandi of the public administration as well as improve its interaction with the civil society. Technical Cooperation Mexico SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1040 The goal of the project is to contribute to enhance the quality of living of small producers in the Andean valleys of Huanuco, through increased competitiveness of ecological agriculture. The purpose is strengthening the network of ecological producers in Huanuco consolidating their presence in regional markets and the development of the Participative Guarantee System. To accomplish these goals the project is structures in four components: (i) Strengthening the network of ecological producers; (ii) Promotion of ecological agriculture; (iii) Establishing the Participative Guarantee System, and (iv) Diversifying the commercialization strategy. PE-M1040 Strengthening the Competitiveness of Ecological Producers The goal of the project is to contribute to enhance the quality of living of small producers in the Andean valleys of Huanuco, through increased competitiveness of ecological agriculture. The purpose is strengthening the network of ecological producers in Huanuco consolidating their presence in regional markets and the development of the Participative Guarantee System. To accomplish these goals the project is structures in four components: (i) Strengthening the network of ecological producers; (ii) Promotion of ecological agriculture; (iii) Establishing the Participative Guarantee System, and (iv) Diversifying the commercialization strategy. Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 26-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1077 The overall objective of the consultancy is to support Banobras in the design and launch of warranty products and provide a definition as the IDB could provide assurances to Banobras and or its accredited form that complements its financial products. ME-T1077 Support for Evaluation of Financial Guarantees for Subnational Infrastructure The overall objective of the consultancy is to support Banobras in the design and launch of warranty products and provide a definition as the IDB could provide assurances to Banobras and or its accredited form that complements its financial products. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 25-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1053 (i) Identify the possibility for local industrial and logistical development with the ability to generate employment and income; (ii) promote the formulation of new parameters of environmental evaluation of the territory that is being benefited by the multifunctional axle; (iii) identify the main possibilities to use the existing labor force; (iv) identify the socioeconomic effects of BR-T1053 IIRSA Strategic Plan Sustainable Development Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Bypass (i) Identify the possibility for local industrial and logistical development with the ability to generate employment and income; (ii) promote the formulation of new parameters of environmental evaluation of the territory that is being benefited by the multifunctional axle; (iii) identify the main possibilities to use the existing labor force; (iv) identify the socioeconomic effects of Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 21-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1056 Identify and analyze alternatives for the expansion of the port capacity in Santos, to serve the increasing demand of the international commerce, of the cabotage and Transhipment, and also identify and analyze the environmental, physical and operational restrictions. BR-T1056 IIRSA Prefeasibility of the Port of Santos Expansion Identify and analyze alternatives for the expansion of the port capacity in Santos, to serve the increasing demand of the international commerce, of the cabotage and Transhipment, and also identify and analyze the environmental, physical and operational restrictions. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 21-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1027 The main objective of the project is to support the Dominican Government to initiate data collection on expenses in SR and VG, which will allow to obtain the necessary information to make political decision with regards to integration through the perspective of gender in the management of the Health Sector in a very specific and transversal way. Furthermore, the project will provide basic data for the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the Operation "Collective Health Protection (DR-L1011). DR-T1027 Expenditure on Reproductive Health and Gender-based Violence The main objective of the project is to support the Dominican Government to initiate data collection on expenses in SR and VG, which will allow to obtain the necessary information to make political decision with regards to integration through the perspective of gender in the management of the Health Sector in a very specific and transversal way. Furthermore, the project will provide basic data for the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the Operation "Collective Health Protection (DR-L1011). Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic HEALTH 21-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1094 Apoyar la política de inclusión económica EC-T1094 Support for Economy Incorporation of the SMEs through Productivity Improvement Apoyar la política de inclusión económica Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1109 The project consists of the design, construction and operation of the port pursuant to an authorization provided by the Federal Government of Brazil. The facility will include a quay and access bridge, container yard and administration buildings, general installations such as utilities and all necessary equipment to build and operate a modern container terminal facility. BR-L1109 TECON Santa Catarina Port The project consists of the design, construction and operation of the port pursuant to an authorization provided by the Federal Government of Brazil. The facility will include a quay and access bridge, container yard and administration buildings, general installations such as utilities and all necessary equipment to build and operate a modern container terminal facility. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 20-Nov-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1019 Continue to contribute to the recovery of road infrastructure in Haiti, reestablishing adequate operating conditions, fostering continuous, competitive and safer transport services, and contributing to economic reactivation and improvement of the population's quality of life in the Southern part of the country. HA-L1019 Rehabilitation of Road Infrastructure for Integration of the Territory Continue to contribute to the recovery of road infrastructure in Haiti, reestablishing adequate operating conditions, fostering continuous, competitive and safer transport services, and contributing to economic reactivation and improvement of the population's quality of life in the Southern part of the country. Grant Financing Product Haiti TRANSPORT 20-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1021 Increase the income of Haitian farmers in the Artibonite Valley through a process of agricultural intensification by increasing the efficiency and sustainability of water used for irrigation. The Supplement aims to contribute additional funds to the Bank operation in execution that will further permit protecting, repairing, rehabilitating, and expanding irrigation and drainage infrastructure, to improve water use efficiency in the Valley. The entirety of the supplemental grant applies to budget increases in components of Sub-Program A and B of the original program, 1490/SF-HA HA-L1021 Supplemental Financing for the Agricultural Intensification Program Increase the income of Haitian farmers in the Artibonite Valley through a process of agricultural intensification by increasing the efficiency and sustainability of water used for irrigation. The Supplement aims to contribute additional funds to the Bank operation in execution that will further permit protecting, repairing, rehabilitating, and expanding irrigation and drainage infrastructure, to improve water use efficiency in the Valley. The entirety of the supplemental grant applies to budget increases in components of Sub-Program A and B of the original program, 1490/SF-HA Grant Financing Product Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1010 Generate employment and to increase in a sustainable manner the income of the rural poor in the geographic area covered by the project. The specific objectives are to contribute towards: i) the diversification of crops; ii) the technological change; iii) the increase in value added; iv) the development of employment opportunities in agricultural and non-agricultural activities, taking advantage of small and medium enterprises. HO-L1010 Rural Business Development Program (PRONEGOCIOS) Generate employment and to increase in a sustainable manner the income of the rural poor in the geographic area covered by the project. The specific objectives are to contribute towards: i) the diversification of crops; ii) the technological change; iii) the increase in value added; iv) the development of employment opportunities in agricultural and non-agricultural activities, taking advantage of small and medium enterprises. Loan Operation Honduras AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1025 Improve the efficiency, equity, and sustainability of water and sanitation services in Peru through support for a series of actions. PE-L1025 Sanitation Sector Reform Program I Improve the efficiency, equity, and sustainability of water and sanitation services in Peru through support for a series of actions. Loan Operation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 20-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1021 Contribute to the definition, implementation and evaluation of economic development policies and programs - at the national, regional and municipal levels - through the generation of relevant statistical information. With this purpose, the program intends to support the DGEEC in accomplishing the Economic Census contributing with human, materials, and financial resources that will allow the activities of the census to be achieved with efficiency and at a timely manner. In addition, it plans on strengthening the operational and managerial capacities of the DGEEC and on preparing a National Statistical Plan (PEN) that is able to generate, compile, and spread the official statistics in an integrated, coordinated, and rational manner. The PEN is going to be under a common technical normative that fulfills the basic requirements of quality, universality, objectivity, and reliability. PR-L1021 Program to Support the Economic Census Contribute to the definition, implementation and evaluation of economic development policies and programs - at the national, regional and municipal levels - through the generation of relevant statistical information. With this purpose, the program intends to support the DGEEC in accomplishing the Economic Census contributing with human, materials, and financial resources that will allow the activities of the census to be achieved with efficiency and at a timely manner. In addition, it plans on strengthening the operational and managerial capacities of the DGEEC and on preparing a National Statistical Plan (PEN) that is able to generate, compile, and spread the official statistics in an integrated, coordinated, and rational manner. The PEN is going to be under a common technical normative that fulfills the basic requirements of quality, universality, objectivity, and reliability. Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1024 The objective of this project is to support indigenous peoples in Argentina to develop a tourism model with cultural identity that consolidates the development and strengthening of indigenous entrepreneurs in the tourism sector and at the same time promotes cultural recuperation and revitalization. AR-T1024 Support for an Indigenous Tourist Route in Argentina: Tourism with Identity The objective of this project is to support indigenous peoples in Argentina to develop a tourism model with cultural identity that consolidates the development and strengthening of indigenous entrepreneurs in the tourism sector and at the same time promotes cultural recuperation and revitalization. Technical Cooperation Argentina SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 16-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1080 EN ME-T1080 Support Program for Flood Emergency in Tabasco EN Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1050 EN NI-T1050 Auditing of General Budget EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1029 This Technical Cooperation ("TC") will support the implementation of a pilot project in Lake Gatun in preparation of the full-scale roll-out of the submerged timber extraction and processing plan in Lake Gatun and Lake Bayano. The pilot project will address several unique aspects of tropical submerged timber extraction planning, extraction, as well as milling and drying for which traditional technology has not been adapted previously. PN-T1029 Submerged Timber Extraction Pilot Project This Technical Cooperation ("TC") will support the implementation of a pilot project in Lake Gatun in preparation of the full-scale roll-out of the submerged timber extraction and processing plan in Lake Gatun and Lake Bayano. The pilot project will address several unique aspects of tropical submerged timber extraction planning, extraction, as well as milling and drying for which traditional technology has not been adapted previously. Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1071 EN GU-T1071 Support for Improving the Efficiency of the Ombudsman of Guatemala EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-M1013 The principal objective is to contribute to the expansion and the strengthening of financial services to small and microenterprises in Nicaragua. The purpose is to create an alternative for competitive financial services for the small and microenterprise sector, through the penetration of a successful commercial bank (BANCENTRO) into the small and micro-finance market. NI-M1013 Institutional Strengthening of BANCENTRO, S.A. The principal objective is to contribute to the expansion and the strengthening of financial services to small and microenterprises in Nicaragua. The purpose is to create an alternative for competitive financial services for the small and microenterprise sector, through the penetration of a successful commercial bank (BANCENTRO) into the small and micro-finance market. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1036 Contribute to the development and competitiveness of the economy of the province of Entre Ríos. El Gobierno de Entre Ríos (GdER) identificó 4 (cuatro) subsectores de intervención: (i) el sector vial, con el mejoramiento y pavimentación de 200km de tramos de carreteras; (ii) el sector eléctrico, con la construcción de la Estación Transformadora "Gran Paraná" de 500 / 132 kV, del denominado "Cierre Norte" del Sistema de transmisión de 132 kV, y obras complementarias; (iii) el sector portuario-fluvial, con la elaboración de un Plan Maestro del Sistema de Puertos de la provincia, incluyendo un programa de inversiones y un plan de negocios para viabilizar los proyectos portuarios prioritarios; y (iv) el sector productivo, a través del fortalecimiento de las cadenas de valor. AR-L1036 Multiphase Development Infrastructure: Support Production Entre Rios Contribute to the development and competitiveness of the economy of the province of Entre Ríos. El Gobierno de Entre Ríos (GdER) identificó 4 (cuatro) subsectores de intervención: (i) el sector vial, con el mejoramiento y pavimentación de 200km de tramos de carreteras; (ii) el sector eléctrico, con la construcción de la Estación Transformadora "Gran Paraná" de 500 / 132 kV, del denominado "Cierre Norte" del Sistema de transmisión de 132 kV, y obras complementarias; (iii) el sector portuario-fluvial, con la elaboración de un Plan Maestro del Sistema de Puertos de la provincia, incluyendo un programa de inversiones y un plan de negocios para viabilizar los proyectos portuarios prioritarios; y (iv) el sector productivo, a través del fortalecimiento de las cadenas de valor. Loan Operation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1037 The general objetive is to contribute in the strengthening of the microfinance market in Mexico. The especific objetive of this project is to implement new operational methodologies and the comercial managment that will allow an innovative form of lending to micro finance services through an entrepreneurship partnership between FinComun and Grupo Bimbo. ME-M1037 Corporative Solutions to Develop Microfinance in Mexico The general objetive is to contribute in the strengthening of the microfinance market in Mexico. The especific objetive of this project is to implement new operational methodologies and the comercial managment that will allow an innovative form of lending to micro finance services through an entrepreneurship partnership between FinComun and Grupo Bimbo. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1020 Support financing for the SEDAPAL Water for All Program (phase I). The objective of the program is to help attain the millennium targets of extending and improving access to water and sewer service for poor neighborhoods in the Metropolitan Lima area. PE-L1020 Support to Water for Everyone Program - Sedapal (SPDL) Support financing for the SEDAPAL Water for All Program (phase I). The objective of the program is to help attain the millennium targets of extending and improving access to water and sewer service for poor neighborhoods in the Metropolitan Lima area. Loan Operation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 14-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1018 The goal of the operation is to contribute to the increase of Paraguayan exports. The purpose is to achieve the sustainable internationalization of new exporting firms. PR-L1018 Program to Support Paraguayan Exports The goal of the operation is to contribute to the increase of Paraguayan exports. The purpose is to achieve the sustainable internationalization of new exporting firms. Loan Operation Paraguay TRADE 14-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1089 EN RG-M1089 New Merit Based Private Financing Program for Higher Education EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 14-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1108 The goal is to promote the development of the small and medium enterprises, mainly family own, in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, through mutual learning. The specific objective of the project is the implementation of a network that emphasizes the potential of the actions implemented by groups of companies and the experiences and results reached in the region (Network of Integrated Partnership). RG-M1108 Professionalization of Management Functions in Family-Owned SMEs The goal is to promote the development of the small and medium enterprises, mainly family own, in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, through mutual learning. The specific objective of the project is the implementation of a network that emphasizes the potential of the actions implemented by groups of companies and the experiences and results reached in the region (Network of Integrated Partnership). Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1021 A series of changes in the uruguayan health system has been promoted, particularly in the mode of attention (prioritizing the first level), in the management model (towards clinical management) and in the financing model (advancing towards a nationwide insurance). The objective of the present program, therefore, consists in improving the FEMI management and that of its affiliates as a means of remaining consistent with the changes taking place in the health systems of Uruguay. UR-M1021 Productivity and Management Improvements in Healthcare System A series of changes in the uruguayan health system has been promoted, particularly in the mode of attention (prioritizing the first level), in the management model (towards clinical management) and in the financing model (advancing towards a nationwide insurance). The objective of the present program, therefore, consists in improving the FEMI management and that of its affiliates as a means of remaining consistent with the changes taking place in the health systems of Uruguay. Technical Cooperation Uruguay HEALTH 14-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1437 Extract lessons learned of the experience in the programs of support to the high potential growth companies in Latin America. RG-T1437 Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Intellectual Capital in SMEs Extract lessons learned of the experience in the programs of support to the high potential growth companies in Latin America. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1090 The TC objective is to support and povide inputs for the preparation of the IDB loan BR-L1122 thourhg the hiring of consultancy services of international experts. . BR-T1090 Support for the Program of Integrated Public Policies for the Youth The TC objective is to support and povide inputs for the preparation of the IDB loan BR-L1122 thourhg the hiring of consultancy services of international experts. . Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-M1010 The main objetive of the project is to facilitate the access of medium and long term financing to 8,300 low income families. NI-M1010 Program for Increasing Access Funding to Improve Housing for Low Income Families The main objetive of the project is to facilitate the access of medium and long term financing to 8,300 low income families. Loan Operation Nicaragua FINANCIAL MARKETS 12-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1007 The project seeks to improve the productivity and income of the producers of coco Mbocaya, through its integral use. In order to achieve that, the project contemplates the development of its rational cultivation and the improvement of its harvesting, logistics and commercialization, as well as that of its by-products. PR-M1007 Integral Use of the Coco Mbokaja The project seeks to improve the productivity and income of the producers of coco Mbocaya, through its integral use. In order to achieve that, the project contemplates the development of its rational cultivation and the improvement of its harvesting, logistics and commercialization, as well as that of its by-products. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1014 The project aims to contribute to the improvement of the business climate to attract investments and develop Paraguay's economy. The specific objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness, reliability and productivity of companies that are members of the "Commercial Ethic Pact", through the implementation of honest and transparent practices in doing business. This is to be achieved through trainings and follow ups of companies in their implementation of the "CEP" principles, among other activities included in the project. PR-M1014 Business Ethics Promotion The project aims to contribute to the improvement of the business climate to attract investments and develop Paraguay's economy. The specific objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness, reliability and productivity of companies that are members of the "Commercial Ethic Pact", through the implementation of honest and transparent practices in doing business. This is to be achieved through trainings and follow ups of companies in their implementation of the "CEP" principles, among other activities included in the project. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1144 The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the team in change of the design of the project Sierra Exportadora (PROSIERRA), in the integration of a gender perspective in the operation. PE-T1144 Integration of Gender Perspective in PROSIERRA The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the team in change of the design of the project Sierra Exportadora (PROSIERRA), in the integration of a gender perspective in the operation. Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 09-Nov-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1069 The objective of the project is to finance the studies and designs requiered for the preparation of the Water Supply and Sanitation Program for Pasto (CO-L1028). CO-T1069 Preinvestment Studies Preparation of Water and Sanitation Program The objective of the project is to finance the studies and designs requiered for the preparation of the Water Supply and Sanitation Program for Pasto (CO-L1028). Technical Cooperation Colombia WATER AND SANITATION 08-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1095 EN EC-T1095 Support Formal Establishment MSW Protection Program for Children & Adolescents EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1372 The objective of this project is to support the expansion of financial services for low-income populations by promoting an appropriate and effective regulatory framework for microfinance. The specific objectives are to build regional consensus around sound principles for effective regulation and supervision of microfinance operations as well as proper dissemination of those principles. RG-T1372 Effective Regulation for Microfinance Expansion in Latin America & the Caribbean The objective of this project is to support the expansion of financial services for low-income populations by promoting an appropriate and effective regulatory framework for microfinance. The specific objectives are to build regional consensus around sound principles for effective regulation and supervision of microfinance operations as well as proper dissemination of those principles. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1018 EN RG-X1018 Strategies and Action Plans in Tourism in Meso America EN Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 08-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1026 The project D.O. is to increase income of low income population by means of improving in local settings the results of sociproductive programs implemented through civil society-municipal alliance modality. The project will provide i. Training and TA; ii. Dissemination and exchange of knlowledge between different alliances; iii. and project financing of stregnthening plans through a Fund. Acquisitions: the plan is expected to ask for three direct selection of consultants among other hiring of experts, as well as purchases of basic informatic and support equipment for workshops. There is no linkage with any current operation in the bank. AR-T1026 Strengthening of Local Social & Productive Alliances The project D.O. is to increase income of low income population by means of improving in local settings the results of sociproductive programs implemented through civil society-municipal alliance modality. The project will provide i. Training and TA; ii. Dissemination and exchange of knlowledge between different alliances; iii. and project financing of stregnthening plans through a Fund. Acquisitions: the plan is expected to ask for three direct selection of consultants among other hiring of experts, as well as purchases of basic informatic and support equipment for workshops. There is no linkage with any current operation in the bank. Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1030 The project goal is to improve social and productive integration of aboriginal populations. The purpose is to improve the graduation rates of aboriginal children and youngsters at the end of primary and secondary schools. AR-T1030 Assisted School Trajectories The project goal is to improve social and productive integration of aboriginal populations. The purpose is to improve the graduation rates of aboriginal children and youngsters at the end of primary and secondary schools. Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1063 The general objective is to reduce the Digital divide between the population in Honduras who have access to information and the ones who don't have access. Specifically, this project aims at generating sufficient demand for the community access centers to be economically self-sustaining. HO-T1063 Support for the Consolidation of the National Knowledge & Communication Network The general objective is to reduce the Digital divide between the population in Honduras who have access to information and the ones who don't have access. Specifically, this project aims at generating sufficient demand for the community access centers to be economically self-sustaining. Technical Cooperation Honduras SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1013 Modernize the capacity of the National Environment Authority (ANAM) and of local governments to promptly address the growing environmental management challenges of competitiveness. PN-L1013 Environmental Management Modernize the capacity of the National Environment Authority (ANAM) and of local governments to promptly address the growing environmental management challenges of competitiveness. Loan Operation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 07-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1327 EN RG-T1327 Experiences and Good Practices in Municipal Management EN Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 07-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1464 The specific objective is to identify potential niches where it is appropriate for the MIF to intervene in order to develop and implement new ways of doing business based on the best practices applied to the LAC context through two pilot projects. RG-T1464 Cultural Industries Based on Distributive Networks The specific objective is to identify potential niches where it is appropriate for the MIF to intervene in order to develop and implement new ways of doing business based on the best practices applied to the LAC context through two pilot projects. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1468 To analyze the feasibility of debt collection through the analysis of financial statements and institutional capacity of the executing agencies in arrears of SEP Portfolio. RG-T1468 Financial Analysis of PES Portfolio To analyze the feasibility of debt collection through the analysis of financial statements and institutional capacity of the executing agencies in arrears of SEP Portfolio. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1117 The objective of this TC is to strengthen the capacity of the Contraloría General de la Republica CGR to apply international auditing standards. CO-T1117 Support for Contraloría General in Auditing The objective of this TC is to strengthen the capacity of the Contraloría General de la Republica CGR to apply international auditing standards. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1291 EN RG-T1291 Civic Actions to Improve Education Quality EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 06-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1305 EN RG-T1305 Conservation and Social uUse of the Chapaq Ñan Natural and Cultural Heritage EN Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 06-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1016 The general objective of the Program is to contribute to economic growth (sales, employment) of productive sectors located specially in the state of São Paulo. The specific objective is to strengthen PyMEs cooperation and joined actions within APLs and stimulate them, through sample initiatives, towards innovation, technological development and international markets access. BR-L1016 Competitiveness of Business in Local Production Systems in São Paulo The general objective of the Program is to contribute to economic growth (sales, employment) of productive sectors located specially in the state of São Paulo. The specific objective is to strengthen PyMEs cooperation and joined actions within APLs and stimulate them, through sample initiatives, towards innovation, technological development and international markets access. Loan Operation Brazil INDUSTRY 05-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1065 to support the preparation of a project of technical assistance for the implementation of the Agency of Promotion of Alagoas, that will act as a nonbanking financial institution and will contribute to the economic and social development through the provision of technical assistance. BR-T1065 Fund for the Integration and Development of the Marginal Sectors of the Economy to support the preparation of a project of technical assistance for the implementation of the Agency of Promotion of Alagoas, that will act as a nonbanking financial institution and will contribute to the economic and social development through the provision of technical assistance. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1088 The objective of this project is the hiring of a consultancy to identify and to analyze the bases for two MIF projects that, from the lessons learned in the cluster of projects of "Productive Integration and Value Chains", support the development of a line of action of Sistema Industria in five Brazilian territories, and the development of Belo Horizonte using its cultural patrimony. BR-T1088 Public-Private Partnership for Local Competitiveness The objective of this project is the hiring of a consultancy to identify and to analyze the bases for two MIF projects that, from the lessons learned in the cluster of projects of "Productive Integration and Value Chains", support the development of a line of action of Sistema Industria in five Brazilian territories, and the development of Belo Horizonte using its cultural patrimony. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1043 The objective of this non-reimbursable technical cooperation is to support the Chilean Government to develop an appropriate strategic framework for the Energy Efficiency Country Program (EECP). The technical cooperation will also support the development of the strategical framework to address regulatory barriers to promote energy efficiency in key sectors such as industry, mining and services, transport, and housing. The TC will help establishing energy savings' baselines and related indicators-from the new dynamic created, as more energy efficient plant and equipment is adopted. Specifically, the TC will support the following activities: (i) define the logical and strategical framework and perform the economic assessment of the Program's activities; (ii) define the scope of the energy efficiency legal framework and the regulatory framework for the EECP and stablish the minimum standard required for home and industrial appliances; and (iii) introduce Clean Development Mechanisms and carbon finance activities. CH-T1043 Support for Energy Efficiency Country Program (EECP) The objective of this non-reimbursable technical cooperation is to support the Chilean Government to develop an appropriate strategic framework for the Energy Efficiency Country Program (EECP). The technical cooperation will also support the development of the strategical framework to address regulatory barriers to promote energy efficiency in key sectors such as industry, mining and services, transport, and housing. The TC will help establishing energy savings' baselines and related indicators-from the new dynamic created, as more energy efficient plant and equipment is adopted. Specifically, the TC will support the following activities: (i) define the logical and strategical framework and perform the economic assessment of the Program's activities; (ii) define the scope of the energy efficiency legal framework and the regulatory framework for the EECP and stablish the minimum standard required for home and industrial appliances; and (iii) introduce Clean Development Mechanisms and carbon finance activities. Technical Cooperation Chile ENERGY 02-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1037 EN DR-T1037 Support for Emergency Caused by Tropical Storm Noel EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1272 EN RG-T1272 Central American Protocol for Procurement and Quality Control of Medicines EN Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 02-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1268 EN RG-T1268 Program to Erradicate the Cattle' Screwworm in MERCOSUR Countries EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 01-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1398 The goal of this operation is to support the study and development by ICF/CMF of strategies, methodologies and operations to develop financial markets for excluded social sectors in the region, particularly in Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. RG-T1398 Technical Support for the Development of Financial Markets for Excluded Sectors The goal of this operation is to support the study and development by ICF/CMF of strategies, methodologies and operations to develop financial markets for excluded social sectors in the region, particularly in Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 01-Nov-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1038 The objective of the Program is contributing to improve Joinville's population quality of life through urban planning activities and rehabilitation of environmental and urban quality, using a preventive, sustainable, strategic vision of the city's economic and physical expansion. This objective relies on the following strategic activities: (i) adaptation of sub systems in the occupied city areas, specially downtown, so it will be possible to eliminate the infrastructure shortage and contribute to the city's environmental- urban improvement; (ii) elimination or reduction of negative environmental impacts due to urban growth, specially those affecting the water resources (basins and sub basins) that constitute the city's topography; and (iii) set the conditions for the future expansion of urban population and the protection of remaining environmental resources. BR-L1038 Environmental Revitalization Program of Joinville The objective of the Program is contributing to improve Joinville's population quality of life through urban planning activities and rehabilitation of environmental and urban quality, using a preventive, sustainable, strategic vision of the city's economic and physical expansion. This objective relies on the following strategic activities: (i) adaptation of sub systems in the occupied city areas, specially downtown, so it will be possible to eliminate the infrastructure shortage and contribute to the city's environmental- urban improvement; (ii) elimination or reduction of negative environmental impacts due to urban growth, specially those affecting the water resources (basins and sub basins) that constitute the city's topography; and (iii) set the conditions for the future expansion of urban population and the protection of remaining environmental resources. Loan Operation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 31-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1045 To contribute to the insertion process of micro and small rural enterprises to the national and international food markets by strengthening the competitiveness of the rural agriculturalists, by means of information technology solutions. CH-T1045 Strengthening the Competitivity of Small Agricultural Enterprises through ICT To contribute to the insertion process of micro and small rural enterprises to the national and international food markets by strengthening the competitiveness of the rural agriculturalists, by means of information technology solutions. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1041 EN CR-T1041 Emergency Relief for Flood Stricken Regions EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 31-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1064 i. Support the technical support commission to the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador in the elaboration of proposals on public finance macroeconomic balance, debt management, and development funding. ii. Work together with the commission to build consensus on the necessity of integral fiscal reform in El Salvador. iii. Present studies on municipal finances to municipal employees and newly elected governments. ES-T1064 Support for the Special Technical Commission on Fiscal Issues i. Support the technical support commission to the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador in the elaboration of proposals on public finance macroeconomic balance, debt management, and development funding. ii. Work together with the commission to build consensus on the necessity of integral fiscal reform in El Salvador. iii. Present studies on municipal finances to municipal employees and newly elected governments. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1020 EN HO-L1020 Supplemental Financing Improvement PPP Atlantic Corridor EN Loan Operation Honduras TRANSPORT 31-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1053 EN NI-T1053 Support to Power Sector Investment Program EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENERGY 31-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1032 a) To implement a national training program, based on the guidelines proposed in Fase I of the TC; b) to support the implementation of the second phase of the Port Protection Plan concerning ISPS, in Paita and Ilo terminals; c) to assess the port protection system in such terminals and to identify potential investment needs; d) to analyze potential impacts and benefits derived from processes reengineering in the logistic chains of containers and dangerous goods (lead) aimed at adopting protection measures proposed for El Callao port in the Fase I of the TC. PE-T1032 Port Security - Phase II a) To implement a national training program, based on the guidelines proposed in Fase I of the TC; b) to support the implementation of the second phase of the Port Protection Plan concerning ISPS, in Paita and Ilo terminals; c) to assess the port protection system in such terminals and to identify potential investment needs; d) to analyze potential impacts and benefits derived from processes reengineering in the logistic chains of containers and dangerous goods (lead) aimed at adopting protection measures proposed for El Callao port in the Fase I of the TC. Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 31-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1296 EN RG-T1296 Support Technical Group of Taxing Bureaus and Policy Coordination EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1373 The project is to increase the access to international markets for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to enable them to grow, create employment and wealth by taking advantage of opportunities arising from trade. The specific objectives will be to i) improve trade finance skills and capacities of both TFFP Issuing Banks and their MSMEs clients; and ii) promote business opportunities between TFFP Issuing Banks and MSMEs by strengthening their relationship and identifying opportunities for cooperation. RS-T1373 Enhancing the Poverty-Reducing Impact of IDB¿s TFFP The project is to increase the access to international markets for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to enable them to grow, create employment and wealth by taking advantage of opportunities arising from trade. The specific objectives will be to i) improve trade finance skills and capacities of both TFFP Issuing Banks and their MSMEs clients; and ii) promote business opportunities between TFFP Issuing Banks and MSMEs by strengthening their relationship and identifying opportunities for cooperation. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 28-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-M1004 This project will develop and test an agricultural production and marketing model which could inform the design of future policies and programs for the promotion of employment, food security and more balanced economic growth. The objective is to equip participating farmers and the Bahamas Agricultural Producers' Association (BAPA) with the technical and institutional capacity to compete with imported agricultural produce on the basis of quality and price. BH-M1004 Linking Agriculture withTourism This project will develop and test an agricultural production and marketing model which could inform the design of future policies and programs for the promotion of employment, food security and more balanced economic growth. The objective is to equip participating farmers and the Bahamas Agricultural Producers' Association (BAPA) with the technical and institutional capacity to compete with imported agricultural produce on the basis of quality and price. Technical Cooperation Bahamas AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 26-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1114 To expand and improve financing and marketing links between the farmers, the OECs and the Fundasol Group, through comprehensive technical assistance services and timely financing. PR-L1114 Member-related credit and marketing in rural areas of Paraguay To expand and improve financing and marketing links between the farmers, the OECs and the Fundasol Group, through comprehensive technical assistance services and timely financing. Loan Operation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Oct-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-S1008 To expand and improve financing and marketing links between the farmers, the OECs and the Fundasol Group, through comprehensive technical assistance services and timely financing. PR-S1008 Member-related credit and marketing in rural areas of Paraguay To expand and improve financing and marketing links between the farmers, the OECs and the Fundasol Group, through comprehensive technical assistance services and timely financing. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Oct-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1064 The project goal is to strengthen the rural poverty reduction strategy being pursued under the Program to Promote Rights and Peace-building Networks (PDRCP). The purpose is to improve living conditions for rural families in Colombia by helping prospective entrepreneurs to start, finance, and develop production-oriented projects and microenterprises. The main expected outcomes at the end of the project are as follows: (i) 150 rural municipios in Colombia will have funds for financing production-oriented projects and microenterprises of the vulnerable population; (ii) some 4,100 people will have been served by the Social Support Networks (RSAs) through business training and participation in income-generating projects; (iii) at least 1,300 new rural income-generating projects will have been financed by the National Network of Community-managed Funds (RNFA); (iv) the RNFA will achieve a loan repayment rate of 95%; (v) 1,000 low-income people with RNFA experience will have been coached on submitting loan applications to the local microfinance system, and at least 600 will obtain loans outside the RNFA; and (vi) project beneficiary incomes will increase by 20% on average. CO-T1064 Expansion of Locally-Managed Microcredit Funds to Mitigate Rural Poverty The project goal is to strengthen the rural poverty reduction strategy being pursued under the Program to Promote Rights and Peace-building Networks (PDRCP). The purpose is to improve living conditions for rural families in Colombia by helping prospective entrepreneurs to start, finance, and develop production-oriented projects and microenterprises. The main expected outcomes at the end of the project are as follows: (i) 150 rural municipios in Colombia will have funds for financing production-oriented projects and microenterprises of the vulnerable population; (ii) some 4,100 people will have been served by the Social Support Networks (RSAs) through business training and participation in income-generating projects; (iii) at least 1,300 new rural income-generating projects will have been financed by the National Network of Community-managed Funds (RNFA); (iv) the RNFA will achieve a loan repayment rate of 95%; (v) 1,000 low-income people with RNFA experience will have been coached on submitting loan applications to the local microfinance system, and at least 600 will obtain loans outside the RNFA; and (vi) project beneficiary incomes will increase by 20% on average. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1009 The objective is to supply the rising demand for electricity, maintaining a reasonably priced power supply at adquate quality and reliability standards, furthering and supporting Costa rica's economic growth and competitiveness and enhance societal wellbeing. CR-L1009 First Electric Power Sector Development Program 2008-2011 The objective is to supply the rising demand for electricity, maintaining a reasonably priced power supply at adquate quality and reliability standards, furthering and supporting Costa rica's economic growth and competitiveness and enhance societal wellbeing. Loan Operation Costa Rica ENERGY 24-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-X1005 The objective is to supply the rising demand for electricity, maintaining a reasonably, furthtering and support Costa Rica's economic growth and competitiveness and enhance societal wellbeing. CR-X1005 CCLIP - Power Sector Development Program 2008-2014 The objective is to supply the rising demand for electricity, maintaining a reasonably, furthtering and support Costa Rica's economic growth and competitiveness and enhance societal wellbeing. Container Costa Rica ENERGY 24-Oct-2007 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1015 The purpose of this project is to develop and implement strategies for the local manufacturing sector in the DR based on improved manufacturing speed and flexibility, in order for the three selected clusters to increase their sales to the Free Trade Zones and to international export markets. DR-M1015 Industrial Innovation: Competing on Speed and Flexibility The purpose of this project is to develop and implement strategies for the local manufacturing sector in the DR based on improved manufacturing speed and flexibility, in order for the three selected clusters to increase their sales to the Free Trade Zones and to international export markets. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1031 EN EC-M1031 Expansion of Formal Financial Services to Semiurban & Rural Microentrepreneurs EN Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1034 The general objective of the project is to contribute to the development of the cultural economic sector in the Historical Center of Quito. The specific objective is to straighten the cultural SME that already exist and to promote new enterprises. EC-M1034 Cultural Industries as Engine for Socioeconomic Develop. Centro Histórico Quito The general objective of the project is to contribute to the development of the cultural economic sector in the Historical Center of Quito. The specific objective is to straighten the cultural SME that already exist and to promote new enterprises. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0177 EN GU0177 Project to Support the Penal Justice Sector EN Loan Operation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1013 The general objective of the I multiphase program is to improve the efficiency and safety conditions of the San Pedro Sula - Trujillo road corridor, which will contribute to the sustainable economic development of the country's norther region. The specific objectivves include facilitating fluid, safe, predictable transit of the orad in any season of the year, while reducing transportation costs and travel times, by improving the capacity and rehabilitating the primary road connecting the country's commercial hub with the Caribbean zone, which has the best conditions in Honduras for investment in tourism infrastructure. HO-L1013 Multiphase Program of Road Rehabiltation in Sections of the PPP Touristic Corrid The general objective of the I multiphase program is to improve the efficiency and safety conditions of the San Pedro Sula - Trujillo road corridor, which will contribute to the sustainable economic development of the country's norther region. The specific objectivves include facilitating fluid, safe, predictable transit of the orad in any season of the year, while reducing transportation costs and travel times, by improving the capacity and rehabilitating the primary road connecting the country's commercial hub with the Caribbean zone, which has the best conditions in Honduras for investment in tourism infrastructure. Loan Operation Honduras TRANSPORT 24-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1054 To elaborate a plan, with emphasis on the Paccha, Azufre and Rio Grande sub-watersheds, to define the technical, economic, financial, institutional, legal and social actions and frameworks needed to ensure the sustainable availability of the Water resource both in quality and quantity of the Maschon and Chonta Watersheds. These actions will contribute to the good management of the water resources in the region that will allow for a solution to the current conflict which affects the inhabitants of the Watersheds in the department of Cajamarca. The project will therefore improve the quality of life and wellbeing of the inhabitants of these watersheds. PE-T1054 Water Resources Management Plan Maschon/Chonta Watersheds To elaborate a plan, with emphasis on the Paccha, Azufre and Rio Grande sub-watersheds, to define the technical, economic, financial, institutional, legal and social actions and frameworks needed to ensure the sustainable availability of the Water resource both in quality and quantity of the Maschon and Chonta Watersheds. These actions will contribute to the good management of the water resources in the region that will allow for a solution to the current conflict which affects the inhabitants of the Watersheds in the department of Cajamarca. The project will therefore improve the quality of life and wellbeing of the inhabitants of these watersheds. Technical Cooperation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 24-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1011 EN PN-M1011 Environmental, Sanitary and Phitosanitary Compliance in Export Chains EN Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1034 Purpose: Self sustaining Multimedia Community Centers (MCC) provide development tools for 30 disadvantaged communities in Uruguay, with emphasis in the promotion of women and youth. UR-T1034 Multimedia Community Centers for Development Purpose: Self sustaining Multimedia Community Centers (MCC) provide development tools for 30 disadvantaged communities in Uruguay, with emphasis in the promotion of women and youth. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 24-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-M1003 To increase the socio economic opportunities for the inland communities in the Stann Creek and Toledo Districts through increasing tourist activities in the area. BL-M1003 Agro-Eco-Cultural Tourism Destination Development in Southern Belize To increase the socio economic opportunities for the inland communities in the Stann Creek and Toledo Districts through increasing tourist activities in the area. Technical Cooperation Belize SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 23-Oct-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1046 The aim of the project is to contribute to the competitiveness of family own SME in Sao Caetano, State of Sao Paulo. BR-M1046 Regulatory Burden Reduction and Support Services for MSE in São Caetano do Sul The aim of the project is to contribute to the competitiveness of family own SME in Sao Caetano, State of Sao Paulo. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1012 The goal of the project is to help improve the business climate in the Dominican Republic. The purpose is to develop a sustainable, efficient one-stop shop model that reduces the time and cost associated with the procedures and licenses for starting a business in the Dominican Republic, for corporations, small and mediumsized businesses, and individuals who engage in commercial activities. DR-M1012 Unified Business Start-up Management System The goal of the project is to help improve the business climate in the Dominican Republic. The purpose is to develop a sustainable, efficient one-stop shop model that reduces the time and cost associated with the procedures and licenses for starting a business in the Dominican Republic, for corporations, small and mediumsized businesses, and individuals who engage in commercial activities. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1283 1) Evaluate the relevance and level of integration of existing mechanisms implemented for exchanging information in support of investigations of corruption and analyze how to streamline and coordinate current efforts within the framework of the three international conventions against corruption; 2) identify, adapt to regional requirements and replicate the existing tools produced by member countries and international organizations, particularly the UNODC toolkit for implementing the UN Convention; and 3) identify and support information exchange related to international cooperation in support of investigations of corruption. RG-T1283 Technical Support for Anticorruption Capacity 1) Evaluate the relevance and level of integration of existing mechanisms implemented for exchanging information in support of investigations of corruption and analyze how to streamline and coordinate current efforts within the framework of the three international conventions against corruption; 2) identify, adapt to regional requirements and replicate the existing tools produced by member countries and international organizations, particularly the UNODC toolkit for implementing the UN Convention; and 3) identify and support information exchange related to international cooperation in support of investigations of corruption. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Oct-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1307 To strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to monitor and advocate the compliance of international conventions against corruption. RG-T1307 Strengthening CSO To Monitor Anticorruption To strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to monitor and advocate the compliance of international conventions against corruption. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1070 The objective of the Technical Cooperation is to fortify the MSPJ in its roll of leader and coordinator of the security sector, to the PNC in its preventive activities and to contribute to the coordination between the National Government and the Local Governments. ES-T1070 Strengthening of the MSPJ in Citizen Security Area The objective of the Technical Cooperation is to fortify the MSPJ in its roll of leader and coordinator of the security sector, to the PNC in its preventive activities and to contribute to the coordination between the National Government and the Local Governments. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1438 The general objective of this consultancy is to find a potential niche for the MIF in the thematic area "Socioeconomic development of urban zones through cultural industries". The specific objective is to transfer to the MIF the international practices (best practices) of socioeconomic development in specific urban zones trough the fostering of cultural industries and the state of the art in LAC. RG-T1438 Socioeconomic Development of Urban Zones through Cultural Industries The general objective of this consultancy is to find a potential niche for the MIF in the thematic area "Socioeconomic development of urban zones through cultural industries". The specific objective is to transfer to the MIF the international practices (best practices) of socioeconomic development in specific urban zones trough the fostering of cultural industries and the state of the art in LAC. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1062 EN BO-T1062 Strengthening Bolivia's Capacity to Evaluate Seismic Risks EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1035 The general mission of the Program is to support to the Government of Chile in the process of initial implementation of the Centers of Alerta Temprana (CAT) at Regional Level, through the application of a Project Pilot in the Metropolitan Region, the one that will be talked back in the 12 remaining regions of the country. CH-T1035 Program for Early Emergency Warning The general mission of the Program is to support to the Government of Chile in the process of initial implementation of the Centers of Alerta Temprana (CAT) at Regional Level, through the application of a Project Pilot in the Metropolitan Region, the one that will be talked back in the 12 remaining regions of the country. Technical Cooperation Chile ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1087 The main objectivo of this TC is to support the Municipality of Guayaquil in the preparation of an Urban Master Plan for the Estero Salado ship channel. EC-T1087 Support Neighborhood Upgrading Program in Guayaquil The main objectivo of this TC is to support the Municipality of Guayaquil in the preparation of an Urban Master Plan for the Estero Salado ship channel. Technical Cooperation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 18-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1033 The objective of this technical cooperation is to undertake a rural tourism program design, as the basis for a loan operation program with the IDB, in agreement with the Government of Panama and included in the IDB's 2007 Program (PN-L1006). A plan will be developed focused on promoting the competitiveness of tourism activity in rural areas. PN-T1033 Support for the Preparation of the Rural Tourism Program The objective of this technical cooperation is to undertake a rural tourism program design, as the basis for a loan operation program with the IDB, in agreement with the Government of Panama and included in the IDB's 2007 Program (PN-L1006). A plan will be developed focused on promoting the competitiveness of tourism activity in rural areas. Technical Cooperation Panama SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 18-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1020 The primary objective of the Program is to support the improvement of the population's health, through the strengthening of the primary health care strategy as a system organizer. The specific objectives of the Program are: (i) strengthen the health planning capacities of the Ministry of Health and Environment of the Nation and the Provincial Ministries; and (ii) strengthen the Health Integral Service Network with emphasis on first and second delivery level. AR-L1020 Strenghtening the Basic Health Care Strategy (FEAPS) The primary objective of the Program is to support the improvement of the population's health, through the strengthening of the primary health care strategy as a system organizer. The specific objectives of the Program are: (i) strengthen the health planning capacities of the Ministry of Health and Environment of the Nation and the Provincial Ministries; and (ii) strengthen the Health Integral Service Network with emphasis on first and second delivery level. Loan Operation Argentina HEALTH 17-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1120 The project consists of the construction and operation of a semi-submersible offshore mobile oil-drilling vessel (Gusto MSC TDS 2500) to be located off the shore of Brazil. BR-L1120 Delba Vessel The project consists of the construction and operation of a semi-submersible offshore mobile oil-drilling vessel (Gusto MSC TDS 2500) to be located off the shore of Brazil. Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 17-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1300 The newly agreed Accord for minimum capital requirements for banks is to be implemented across the region in the coming years. However, Basel II includes many alternatives, many parameters to be determined subject to national discretion, it does not emphasize certain emerging country issues and is calibrated using data primarily from G10 countries. A danger is that, because the Accord as written is not a perfect fit for emerging economies, individual countries will adapt the Accord in different ways for domestic implementation and the essence of a standard will be lost. The objective of this project is to consider how countries are adapting Basel II for domestic implementation, consider the fundamental objectives of the Accord and suggest a standard adaptation for Latin America. The project will focus on between 5-7 countries. Basel II is an international accord agreed by the Basel Committee of Banking Supervision made up of a group of developed countries - an expanded G10. It is important to agree a set of international bank capital standards to ensure a level playing field for competition and to ensure adequate safeguards - as banks and banking is global so is the risk including the risk of contagion. However, Basel II contains many alternatives, those alternatives are calibrated for G10 countries and there are some areas that are important for LAC, which are not considered. What is happening at present is that different countries in the region are adopting different Basel II alternatives and doing their own thing regarding the very many specific issues involved. Given the Basel II framework is so wide and in many instances imprecise, there is a strong need for a regional effort to agree a common adaptation for LAC. This would have multiple benefits. First by analyzing the issue in several emerging economies an appropriate standard for those countries could be found - difficult to achieve with information on just one country. Second, the likely result from what is happening at present is not a level playing field. As international banks operate across the region and regional banks increase their activities, a common adaptation would help re create that objective and simplify cross-border issues immensely. Third, an effort in this direction would only serve to enhance cooperation within the region on financial supervision, particularly important where there is considerable financial integration. Fourth, a standard adaptation for LAC would take into account the many emerging economy issues present and provide a useful counterweight to the current agreement, written largely with G10 in mind. RG-T1300 Basel II Adaptation for Latin America The newly agreed Accord for minimum capital requirements for banks is to be implemented across the region in the coming years. However, Basel II includes many alternatives, many parameters to be determined subject to national discretion, it does not emphasize certain emerging country issues and is calibrated using data primarily from G10 countries. A danger is that, because the Accord as written is not a perfect fit for emerging economies, individual countries will adapt the Accord in different ways for domestic implementation and the essence of a standard will be lost. The objective of this project is to consider how countries are adapting Basel II for domestic implementation, consider the fundamental objectives of the Accord and suggest a standard adaptation for Latin America. The project will focus on between 5-7 countries. Basel II is an international accord agreed by the Basel Committee of Banking Supervision made up of a group of developed countries - an expanded G10. It is important to agree a set of international bank capital standards to ensure a level playing field for competition and to ensure adequate safeguards - as banks and banking is global so is the risk including the risk of contagion. However, Basel II contains many alternatives, those alternatives are calibrated for G10 countries and there are some areas that are important for LAC, which are not considered. What is happening at present is that different countries in the region are adopting different Basel II alternatives and doing their own thing regarding the very many specific issues involved. Given the Basel II framework is so wide and in many instances imprecise, there is a strong need for a regional effort to agree a common adaptation for LAC. This would have multiple benefits. First by analyzing the issue in several emerging economies an appropriate standard for those countries could be found - difficult to achieve with information on just one country. Second, the likely result from what is happening at present is not a level playing field. As international banks operate across the region and regional banks increase their activities, a common adaptation would help re create that objective and simplify cross-border issues immensely. Third, an effort in this direction would only serve to enhance cooperation within the region on financial supervision, particularly important where there is considerable financial integration. Fourth, a standard adaptation for LAC would take into account the many emerging economy issues present and provide a useful counterweight to the current agreement, written largely with G10 in mind. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 17-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1366 The general objective is to finance a feasibility study and develop a business plan for launching the proposed E-Commerce and Sustainable Tourism Development Platform. It will also be used as justification for financing a future MIF project that will design, structure and implement the Platform. RS-T1366 Business Plan for a E-Commerce and Sustainable Tourism Development Platform The general objective is to finance a feasibility study and develop a business plan for launching the proposed E-Commerce and Sustainable Tourism Development Platform. It will also be used as justification for financing a future MIF project that will design, structure and implement the Platform. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 16-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1040 The specific objectives are: (i) determine and monitor the representation of female Afro descendant population by developing a system of indicators for use in the public sector; (ii) promote sensitivity training to address discrimination due to race or ethnicity for public servants; (iii) design information campaign aimed at the general public to raise awareness of cultural and racial diversity; and (iv) implement pilot projects that will seek to incorporate gender and diversity issues, with geographic emphasis on rural areas. UR-T1040 Race and Gender Equity Promotion The specific objectives are: (i) determine and monitor the representation of female Afro descendant population by developing a system of indicators for use in the public sector; (ii) promote sensitivity training to address discrimination due to race or ethnicity for public servants; (iii) design information campaign aimed at the general public to raise awareness of cultural and racial diversity; and (iv) implement pilot projects that will seek to incorporate gender and diversity issues, with geographic emphasis on rural areas. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1265 EN RG-T1265 Regional System of Standardized Citizen Security & Violent Prevention Indicators EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1264 Under the IIRSA initiative, the Cristo Redentor border crossing between Chile and Argentina is one of the main border crossings within the Mercosur-Chile Hub. This border crossing has seen a growing demand lately, both in terms of freight and passengers, which is expected to continue. Therefore, optimizing performance of the Cristor Redentor crossing is vital to the future of regional trade and integration. RG-T1264 IIRSA Study on Optimization of the Cristo Redentor Border Crossing Under the IIRSA initiative, the Cristo Redentor border crossing between Chile and Argentina is one of the main border crossings within the Mercosur-Chile Hub. This border crossing has seen a growing demand lately, both in terms of freight and passengers, which is expected to continue. Therefore, optimizing performance of the Cristor Redentor crossing is vital to the future of regional trade and integration. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 12-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1399 This project is aiming at partially resolving two main constrains for engaging smaller financial institutions into the TFFP: i) the high fixed cost of identifying and selecting the financial institutions, and conducting the initial thorough credit analysis needed to integrate them into TFFP; and ii) the fixed costs of the more intense monitoring efforts and the possible lack of routine reporting abilities needed to comply with TFFP requirements on the financial institutions' side. RG-T1399 Enhancing the Pro-poor Impact of IDB¿s Trade Finance Facilitation Program This project is aiming at partially resolving two main constrains for engaging smaller financial institutions into the TFFP: i) the high fixed cost of identifying and selecting the financial institutions, and conducting the initial thorough credit analysis needed to integrate them into TFFP; and ii) the fixed costs of the more intense monitoring efforts and the possible lack of routine reporting abilities needed to comply with TFFP requirements on the financial institutions' side. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 12-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1108 The Technical Cooperation (TC) will support the National Constituent Assembly in building consensus during the sessions to be held on November 2007, during which the proposals of constitutional reforms relating to the territorial reorganization, new political-administrative division, fiscal decentralization, political representation, and civil society participation will be discussed. The TC has five components: (i) Reviewing of constitutional reform and drafting of new ones relating to democratic reform of the State; (ii) Consensus building and discussion of contents; (iii) Reviewing and drafting of constitutional texts; (iv) Strengthening the communication strategy; (v) Facilitating exchanges with international leaders. EC-T1108 Support for the Constitutional Reforms The Technical Cooperation (TC) will support the National Constituent Assembly in building consensus during the sessions to be held on November 2007, during which the proposals of constitutional reforms relating to the territorial reorganization, new political-administrative division, fiscal decentralization, political representation, and civil society participation will be discussed. The TC has five components: (i) Reviewing of constitutional reform and drafting of new ones relating to democratic reform of the State; (ii) Consensus building and discussion of contents; (iii) Reviewing and drafting of constitutional texts; (iv) Strengthening the communication strategy; (v) Facilitating exchanges with international leaders. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1016 EN DR-L1016 Institutional Strenthening Internal Revenue Office EN Loan Operation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1013 The general objective of the project is to promote access to financing for production-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the rural sector of the Dominican Republic. The specific objective consists of establishing a pilot system of comprehensive support services, aimed at turning agricultural entrepreneurs in the province of La Vega into qualified borrowers through the formalization of their property rights, and supporting greater financial deepening in the province. DR-M1013 Facilitating access to financing for agricultural SMEs The general objective of the project is to promote access to financing for production-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the rural sector of the Dominican Republic. The specific objective consists of establishing a pilot system of comprehensive support services, aimed at turning agricultural entrepreneurs in the province of La Vega into qualified borrowers through the formalization of their property rights, and supporting greater financial deepening in the province. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1012 EN HO-M1012 Financial Management of Agricultural Price Risks EN Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1044 The general objective of this project is to promote employment opportunities for excluded youngsters contributing to their social inclusion. The purpose is to consolidate a model of generation of employment based in social enterprises with the support of private sector and public entities. PE-M1044 Strengthening of a the Social-Enterprise Based Job Creation Model The general objective of this project is to promote employment opportunities for excluded youngsters contributing to their social inclusion. The purpose is to consolidate a model of generation of employment based in social enterprises with the support of private sector and public entities. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1124 Supports the expansion of financial products and services to the microenterpreneurs in Panama through Banco Delta, oriented to low income market niches. PN-L1124 Expansion of Financial Services to MIPYMEs through Banco Delta Supports the expansion of financial products and services to the microenterpreneurs in Panama through Banco Delta, oriented to low income market niches. Loan Operation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1012 Supports the expansion of financial products and services to the microenterpreneurs in Panama through Banco Delta, oriented to low income market niches. PN-M1012 Expansion of Financial Services to MIPYMEs through Banco Delta Supports the expansion of financial products and services to the microenterpreneurs in Panama through Banco Delta, oriented to low income market niches. Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1051 EN NI-T1051 Implementation of RUC: Phase One EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1078 EN GU-T1078 Support for the Legal Framework for a New Fiscal Pact EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1443 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to identify opportunities for interventions aimed at the strengthening of Latin American and Caribbean Countries' Public Financial Management and Accounting practices through dialogue, sharing experiences and lessons learned among National Treasury Secretariats in the Region. RG-T1443 Best Practices on the Application of Integrated Financial Management System The general objective of this technical cooperation is to identify opportunities for interventions aimed at the strengthening of Latin American and Caribbean Countries' Public Financial Management and Accounting practices through dialogue, sharing experiences and lessons learned among National Treasury Secretariats in the Region. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1018 The general objective of the project is to support sustainable development in environmentally sensitive areas. The purpose is to implement a payment for environmental services scheme as an integral part of the sustainable forest management practices of the forest communities in the multiple use zone of the Maya Biosphere. GU-M1018 Maya Biosphere Reserve Environmental Services Program The general objective of the project is to support sustainable development in environmentally sensitive areas. The purpose is to implement a payment for environmental services scheme as an integral part of the sustainable forest management practices of the forest communities in the multiple use zone of the Maya Biosphere. Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1073 EN GU-T1073 State Registration and Land Titling EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1093 Fortalecer la Nueva Agencia de Política y Promoción de Inversiones del Ecuador EC-T1093 Support for the National System of Strategic Investments Fortalecer la Nueva Agencia de Política y Promoción de Inversiones del Ecuador Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1075 EN ES-T1075 System for Monitoring, Follow-up and Controling Municipal Investments EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1267 The Regional Public Good (RPG) being created in this project is a Regional Engineering Accreditation System, comprised of common standards, methodology and criteria that will be widely adopted in the participating countries under the leadership of a collaborative body. RG-T1267 Regional Engineering Accreditation System for the Greater Caribbean Region The Regional Public Good (RPG) being created in this project is a Regional Engineering Accreditation System, comprised of common standards, methodology and criteria that will be widely adopted in the participating countries under the leadership of a collaborative body. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 02-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1071 To provide resources that will contribute to the reestablishment of water services in the affected areas. PR-T1071 Emergency Assistance against Wild Fires To provide resources that will contribute to the reestablishment of water services in the affected areas. Technical Cooperation Paraguay ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1335 The objective of this TC is to strengthen public sector governance and local capacity through multi-stakeholder partnerships, and is expected to lead to: (i)increased local capacity on the part of member countries to create tripartite (public/private/third) executing mechanism schemes for public sector interventions; (ii) increased institutional capacities of participants (public agencies, community organizations, business sector entities) by creating the institutional space for the exchange of information and lessons of experience during the day-to-day activities of project implementation; and (iii) increased participation of traditionally excluded beneficiaries in the power structures of projects. The partnership also allows participating parties to make more efficient use of their resources since they will benefit from the contributions of the other sectors -- public sector authority to set policy, business sector resources and know-how, and civil society knowledge of community based conditions as well as local and cultural perspectives -- all essential to operations success. RG-T1335 Strengthening Public Governance through Tripartite Partnerships The objective of this TC is to strengthen public sector governance and local capacity through multi-stakeholder partnerships, and is expected to lead to: (i)increased local capacity on the part of member countries to create tripartite (public/private/third) executing mechanism schemes for public sector interventions; (ii) increased institutional capacities of participants (public agencies, community organizations, business sector entities) by creating the institutional space for the exchange of information and lessons of experience during the day-to-day activities of project implementation; and (iii) increased participation of traditionally excluded beneficiaries in the power structures of projects. The partnership also allows participating parties to make more efficient use of their resources since they will benefit from the contributions of the other sectors -- public sector authority to set policy, business sector resources and know-how, and civil society knowledge of community based conditions as well as local and cultural perspectives -- all essential to operations success. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1369 The main objective of this project is to facilitate the design and implementation of a regional initiative to prevent and combat human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. RS-T1369 Analysis of Public Policies and Action to Combat Human Trafficking The main objective of this project is to facilitate the design and implementation of a regional initiative to prevent and combat human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1038 The project will consist of four components: 1) Development of Business Plans for a eco-tourism cultural village rest stop and gift shop; 2) Design and construction of a Green eco-tourism facility; 3) Develop and establish enterprise to process and package medicinal herbs and teas for the giftshop and external organic market; and 4) Design and conduct training of women to manage and run the oeprations of the eco-tourism rest stop and giftshop. SU-T1038 Sustainable Livelihood Program for Saramaka (Maroon) Women The project will consist of four components: 1) Development of Business Plans for a eco-tourism cultural village rest stop and gift shop; 2) Design and construction of a Green eco-tourism facility; 3) Develop and establish enterprise to process and package medicinal herbs and teas for the giftshop and external organic market; and 4) Design and conduct training of women to manage and run the oeprations of the eco-tourism rest stop and giftshop. Technical Cooperation Suriname SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Oct-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1372 The goal of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support local development and international value chains, fostering territorial competitiveness, generating employment and promoting poverty reduction. The objective of the TC is to bring state of the art knowledge closer to private sector practitioners from Latin America and the Caribbean who don't usually have access to research results. For this purpose, the TC will partially finance a workshop inviting two internationally known experts as keynote speakers to participate in a round table debate on "Local development and international value chains, and their link to competitiveness, employment generation and poverty reduction". These two experts will also be available to executing agencies representatives for informal exchanges during the workshop. RS-T1372 Poverty Reduction through Local Development and International Value Chains The goal of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support local development and international value chains, fostering territorial competitiveness, generating employment and promoting poverty reduction. The objective of the TC is to bring state of the art knowledge closer to private sector practitioners from Latin America and the Caribbean who don't usually have access to research results. For this purpose, the TC will partially finance a workshop inviting two internationally known experts as keynote speakers to participate in a round table debate on "Local development and international value chains, and their link to competitiveness, employment generation and poverty reduction". These two experts will also be available to executing agencies representatives for informal exchanges during the workshop. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1026 The objective of this TC is to support the execution of Orígenes Program (CH-L1014) by designing and implementing its information, monitoring and evaluation systems in CONADI-Orígenes, in collaboration with con MIDEPLAN CH-T1026 Monitoring Systems Origins Program (CH-L1014) The objective of this TC is to support the execution of Orígenes Program (CH-L1014) by designing and implementing its information, monitoring and evaluation systems in CONADI-Orígenes, in collaboration with con MIDEPLAN Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1008 This is a second operation as part of a programatica program to support the public financial mangement reform II. The objective of the operations ios to improve public expenditure efficiency and tax collection in Guatemala. GU-L1008 Public Financial Management Reform Program II This is a second operation as part of a programatica program to support the public financial mangement reform II. The objective of the operations ios to improve public expenditure efficiency and tax collection in Guatemala. Loan Operation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1079 Support development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise sector through the creation of new micro businesses in the rural areas of Guatemala. Support employment creation among the poor; alleviate some dependency on traditional agriculture crops by principally working with the most vulnerable in the rural areas, indigenous women. GU-T1079 Emprende Rural Support development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise sector through the creation of new micro businesses in the rural areas of Guatemala. Support employment creation among the poor; alleviate some dependency on traditional agriculture crops by principally working with the most vulnerable in the rural areas, indigenous women. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1070 EN ME-T1070 Support Program for Emergency Hurricane DEAN EN Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 25-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1357 The overall objective of the technical cooperation is to assess the distributional and poverty effects of trade reforms in selected countries of Mercosur (Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay). The specific objectives include: (i) the assessment of the effects of foreign trade reforms, with emphasis on the impact on the income distribution structure and on changes in the poverty head count ratios; (ii) the identification of the social groups that might require compensation and/or trade-related assistance; and (iii) the provision of evidence to define policies and government programs aiming at reducing the potential regressive implications of trade integration. RS-T1357 Assessment of the Distributive Impact of Trade Reforms in Mercosur The overall objective of the technical cooperation is to assess the distributional and poverty effects of trade reforms in selected countries of Mercosur (Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay). The specific objectives include: (i) the assessment of the effects of foreign trade reforms, with emphasis on the impact on the income distribution structure and on changes in the poverty head count ratios; (ii) the identification of the social groups that might require compensation and/or trade-related assistance; and (iii) the provision of evidence to define policies and government programs aiming at reducing the potential regressive implications of trade integration. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 25-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1362 The general objective of this TC is to measure the contribution of health to the quality of life in LAC and to support the activities of the Social Protection and Health Division by generating information to improve the quality of the operations and Bank projects in the health sector. The specific objectives of this TC are the following: (a) to review the existing global reports about health status, burden of diseases and health related quality of life indicators in LAC; (b) to elaborate appropriated indicators and to develop a regional database on health status and epidemiological transition, social determinants of health and associated risk factors, malnutrition, and health related quality of life, and; (c) to elaborate an IDB document, including analysis, conclusions and trends to LAC related with the previous items. RG-T1362 Health and Quality of Life in Latin America The general objective of this TC is to measure the contribution of health to the quality of life in LAC and to support the activities of the Social Protection and Health Division by generating information to improve the quality of the operations and Bank projects in the health sector. The specific objectives of this TC are the following: (a) to review the existing global reports about health status, burden of diseases and health related quality of life indicators in LAC; (b) to elaborate appropriated indicators and to develop a regional database on health status and epidemiological transition, social determinants of health and associated risk factors, malnutrition, and health related quality of life, and; (c) to elaborate an IDB document, including analysis, conclusions and trends to LAC related with the previous items. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 24-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1278 EN RG-T1278 Development of Biofuels Value Chains under DR-CAFTA EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 21-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1284 EN RG-T1284 Training on IIRSA Methodology Application of Environmental and Social Evaluation EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1301 A large and growing fraction of workers receive wages that are insuficient to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Such low wages are to a large extent related to the low productivity of the jobs performed by these workers, which in turn are related to the poor productivity of the firms in which these workers are employed. In fact, there is a large correlation between receiving a low wage and being employed in a small firm. This project seeks to understand the reasons behind the low productivity levels and growth of small firms in Latin America as a precondition to lift a large number of workers from poverty and improve the dismal productivity performance of many Latin American economies. A number of competing hypothesis would be examined, among them the following: (1) insufficient access to capital, (2) Unfair competition of large firms towards small firms driven by poor or inexisting defense of competition laws and institutions (3) Inequal access to information or inputs; (4) low human capital of workers and managers. RG-T1301 Boosting Productivity Growth in Small Firms A large and growing fraction of workers receive wages that are insuficient to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Such low wages are to a large extent related to the low productivity of the jobs performed by these workers, which in turn are related to the poor productivity of the firms in which these workers are employed. In fact, there is a large correlation between receiving a low wage and being employed in a small firm. This project seeks to understand the reasons behind the low productivity levels and growth of small firms in Latin America as a precondition to lift a large number of workers from poverty and improve the dismal productivity performance of many Latin American economies. A number of competing hypothesis would be examined, among them the following: (1) insufficient access to capital, (2) Unfair competition of large firms towards small firms driven by poor or inexisting defense of competition laws and institutions (3) Inequal access to information or inputs; (4) low human capital of workers and managers. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1312 EN RG-T1312 Productive Clusters Formation to Take Advantage of FTAs EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 21-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1044 The objective of the project is to take the VC industry in Brazil to a higher level when compared to the international standards, and to transfer know-how on INOVAR experiences to other countries in the region. BR-M1044 Consolidation and Support for Development of Venture Capital INOVAR II The objective of the project is to take the VC industry in Brazil to a higher level when compared to the international standards, and to transfer know-how on INOVAR experiences to other countries in the region. Technical Cooperation Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1058 The objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the design and initial execution of the Cluster Support Program of the State of Parana (BR-L1092) in the definition of the strategies and actions required for a successful intervention in assisting the three clustes initially prioritized. BR-T1058 Cluster Support Program of the State of Parana The objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the design and initial execution of the Cluster Support Program of the State of Parana (BR-L1092) in the definition of the strategies and actions required for a successful intervention in assisting the three clustes initially prioritized. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1014 The objective is to improve the competitiveness and the companies of the Region through development of an innovating culture, of the strengthening of the productive chains and networks. The specific objective of the project is to obtain in Polo Metalmecánica and the Territory Coastal Dry land, both in the Region of the Bio Bío, conscientious companies and institutions of the necessity of innovate, giving tools and developing nets to articulate the regional system of innovation. CH-M1014 Strengthening Competitiveness through Innovation Management in Bio Bío Region The objective is to improve the competitiveness and the companies of the Region through development of an innovating culture, of the strengthening of the productive chains and networks. The specific objective of the project is to obtain in Polo Metalmecánica and the Territory Coastal Dry land, both in the Region of the Bio Bío, conscientious companies and institutions of the necessity of innovate, giving tools and developing nets to articulate the regional system of innovation. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1030 EN ME-M1030 Government Transparency EN Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1035 Support entrepreneurial culture in low-income groups hence contribute to the social and economic development in marginal areas. ME-M1035 Development of Microenterprise Incubators Support entrepreneurial culture in low-income groups hence contribute to the social and economic development in marginal areas. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1014 This is an investment operation to support the government in order to improve health services quality and extend coverage to the population poorest sectors. The program support development of health care networks. NI-L1014 Development of Health Networks (Phase I) This is an investment operation to support the government in order to improve health services quality and extend coverage to the population poorest sectors. The program support development of health care networks. Loan Operation Nicaragua HEALTH 19-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1016 PCG up to $200 million to backstop surety bonds issued in Latin America. RG-L1016 Cosntructora Norberto Odebrecht S.A. (CNO) Surety Bond Project PCG up to $200 million to backstop surety bonds issued in Latin America. Guarantee Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1107 Influence the assumptions and behaviors of entrepreneurs, policy-makers, academics and business leaders, by exposing them to the successful models of enterprise-based development. RG-M1107 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Grant Competition Program Influence the assumptions and behaviors of entrepreneurs, policy-makers, academics and business leaders, by exposing them to the successful models of enterprise-based development. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1122 EN RG-M1122 Line of Activity: Promoting Small Enterprise Financing EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1053 The overall objective of the TC and PE-L1021 is to support the sustainable development of the Lower Urubamba region by focusing on the social and economic development of the Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities PE-T1053 Sustainable Development of the Lower Urubamba The overall objective of the TC and PE-L1021 is to support the sustainable development of the Lower Urubamba region by focusing on the social and economic development of the Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1371 Within the framework of the "Global Center ICT Parliament" and the "Global Network of ICT Experts in Parliaments" (GNIT), the general objective of the technical cooperation is the creation and organization of the GNIT chapter for experts of the legislative branches of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the strengthening of their participation in the Global Center. RS-T1371 Network of ICT Representatives in the Parliaments of the Americas Within the framework of the "Global Center ICT Parliament" and the "Global Network of ICT Experts in Parliaments" (GNIT), the general objective of the technical cooperation is the creation and organization of the GNIT chapter for experts of the legislative branches of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the strengthening of their participation in the Global Center. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 18-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1375 EN RS-T1375 Hiring of Consulting Services to Support the MIF Program EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1269 EN RG-T1269 Micro SME Regional System for the Public Policy Design EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1350 The event will include the following topics: i) Urban Planning and Policies; ii) Demand and Congestion Analysis; iii) Urban Freight; iv) Urban Transport Technologies; v) Public Management and Administration; vi) Financing Urban Transport; and vii) Urban Transport Operations. RS-T1350 Urban Transportation Training Workshop The event will include the following topics: i) Urban Planning and Policies; ii) Demand and Congestion Analysis; iii) Urban Freight; iv) Urban Transport Technologies; v) Public Management and Administration; vi) Financing Urban Transport; and vii) Urban Transport Operations. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 17-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1069 Supporting to Nicaragua in the execution of the actions of assistance huminitaria to them affected, to mitigate partly the situation of emergency that at present is faced in it they SCRAPE. Said actions would be able to include attention to the essential needs: provisions, drinking water, medicines, transportation, roofs and other materials for immediate needs of refuge. NI-T1069 Assistance for Damages caused by Hurricane Felix Supporting to Nicaragua in the execution of the actions of assistance huminitaria to them affected, to mitigate partly the situation of emergency that at present is faced in it they SCRAPE. Said actions would be able to include attention to the essential needs: provisions, drinking water, medicines, transportation, roofs and other materials for immediate needs of refuge. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 14-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1031 The project aims at contributing to preventing and eradicating child labor among migrant families, especially favoring those who have to resort to waste recovery and recycling, by means of the improvement in life conditions and adult income; the promotion and strengthening of children's rights both within families and the community; and the regularization of the migrant conditions of participating families. The main expected result is that at least a 70% of the beneficiary children will stop working in activities which, owing to their nature or the conditions in which they are carried out, are dangerous to children's health, security and/or morality. AR-T1031 Prevention and Erradication of Child Labour in Migrant Families The project aims at contributing to preventing and eradicating child labor among migrant families, especially favoring those who have to resort to waste recovery and recycling, by means of the improvement in life conditions and adult income; the promotion and strengthening of children's rights both within families and the community; and the regularization of the migrant conditions of participating families. The main expected result is that at least a 70% of the beneficiary children will stop working in activities which, owing to their nature or the conditions in which they are carried out, are dangerous to children's health, security and/or morality. Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1035 The aim of the program is to increase the efficiency, optical allocation, and the productivity of the public investment that contributes to the economic and social developments of the country through the elaboration of general and specific pre-investment studies. The program has two components: (i) the preparation of pre-investment studies (specific pre-feasibility studies, feasibility and final draws of projects that respond to the strategy and the priorities established by the authorities and general studies) and general studies, including global and sectorial studies that will assist in the identification of specific projects or in the analysis of alternatives for decision making about the opportunities and conveniences of analyzing an operation; and (ii) support of studies' management, including consultancies to support the identification of ideas or the preparation of TORs of projects or pre-investment programs. AR-L1035 Multi-sectorial Pre-investment Program III (CCLIP) The aim of the program is to increase the efficiency, optical allocation, and the productivity of the public investment that contributes to the economic and social developments of the country through the elaboration of general and specific pre-investment studies. The program has two components: (i) the preparation of pre-investment studies (specific pre-feasibility studies, feasibility and final draws of projects that respond to the strategy and the priorities established by the authorities and general studies) and general studies, including global and sectorial studies that will assist in the identification of specific projects or in the analysis of alternatives for decision making about the opportunities and conveniences of analyzing an operation; and (ii) support of studies' management, including consultancies to support the identification of ideas or the preparation of TORs of projects or pre-investment programs. Loan Operation Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-X1008 The aim of the program is to increase the efficiency, optical allocation, and the productivity of the public investment that contributes to the economic and social developments of the country through the elaboration of general and specific pre-investment studies. The program has two components: (i) the preparation of pre-investment studies (specific pre-feasibility studies, feasibility and final draws of projects that respond to the strategy and the priorities established by the authorities and general studies) and general studies, including global and sectorial studies that will assist in the identification of specific projects or in the analysis of alternatives for decision making about the opportunities and conveniences of analyzing an operation; and (ii) support of studies' management, including consultancies to support the identification of ideas or the preparation of TORs of projects or pre-investment programs. AR-X1008 CCLIP - Multisector Preinvestment Program III The aim of the program is to increase the efficiency, optical allocation, and the productivity of the public investment that contributes to the economic and social developments of the country through the elaboration of general and specific pre-investment studies. The program has two components: (i) the preparation of pre-investment studies (specific pre-feasibility studies, feasibility and final draws of projects that respond to the strategy and the priorities established by the authorities and general studies) and general studies, including global and sectorial studies that will assist in the identification of specific projects or in the analysis of alternatives for decision making about the opportunities and conveniences of analyzing an operation; and (ii) support of studies' management, including consultancies to support the identification of ideas or the preparation of TORs of projects or pre-investment programs. Container Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Sep-2007 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1374 Structured and Corporate Finance Department (SCF) needs to be provided technical assistance related to financing in the processing of private sector operations. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is in the financial field. RS-T1374 Consultancy Services for Financing Structured and Corporate Finance Department (SCF) needs to be provided technical assistance related to financing in the processing of private sector operations. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is in the financial field. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1017 The overall objectives of this GEF project are to protect biodiversity of linked upstream and downstream ecosystems of global significance, including RAMSAR sites, and to promote binational collaboration for the management and protection of the water resources in the Sixaola river basin between Costa Rica and Panama. The proposed GEF project will cover the incremental cost of the bi-national environmental management actions in the Sixaola River Basin, including: (1) Harmonization of binational protected area management; (2) Protected area buffer area management; (3) Valuation and payment for ecosystem services; (4) Institutional strengthening; (5) Binational riverine ecosystem management RS-X1017 Integrated Ecoystems Management in the Sixaola Binational River Basin The overall objectives of this GEF project are to protect biodiversity of linked upstream and downstream ecosystems of global significance, including RAMSAR sites, and to promote binational collaboration for the management and protection of the water resources in the Sixaola river basin between Costa Rica and Panama. The proposed GEF project will cover the incremental cost of the bi-national environmental management actions in the Sixaola River Basin, including: (1) Harmonization of binational protected area management; (2) Protected area buffer area management; (3) Valuation and payment for ecosystem services; (4) Institutional strengthening; (5) Binational riverine ecosystem management Investment Grants Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 12-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1067 The objective of the TC is to support the Government of Peru in generating an appropiate climate for the development of financial services through mobile phones (m-banking) as a mechanism to expand the access to financial services to the poor segment of society. CO-T1067 Promotion of Financial Access through Mobile Devices The objective of the TC is to support the Government of Peru in generating an appropiate climate for the development of financial services through mobile phones (m-banking) as a mechanism to expand the access to financial services to the poor segment of society. Technical Cooperation Colombia FINANCIAL MARKETS 11-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1031 To increase, at the national level, the coverage of potable water and/or sewerage services, especially to sectors located away from urban centers, diminishing the incidence of waterborne diseases. To contribute to the sustainable environmental preservation trough the construction of sewerage and sewage treatment works avoiding surface and groundwater contamination. To reactivate the regional economies trough public works execution, contributing to the development and reactivation of small and medium companies and the generation of new jobs. AR-L1031 CCLIP: Water and Sanitation for Small Communities To increase, at the national level, the coverage of potable water and/or sewerage services, especially to sectors located away from urban centers, diminishing the incidence of waterborne diseases. To contribute to the sustainable environmental preservation trough the construction of sewerage and sewage treatment works avoiding surface and groundwater contamination. To reactivate the regional economies trough public works execution, contributing to the development and reactivation of small and medium companies and the generation of new jobs. Loan Operation Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 05-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-X1005 To increase, at the national level, the coverage of potable water and/or sewerage services, especially to sectors located away from urban centers, diminishing the incidence of waterborne diseases. To contribute to the sustainable environmental preservation trough the construction of sewerage and sewage treatment works avoiding surface and groundwater contamination. To reactivate the regional economies trough public works execution, contributing to the development and reactivation of small and medium companies and the generation of new jobs. AR-X1005 CCLIP: Water and Sanitation for Small Communities To increase, at the national level, the coverage of potable water and/or sewerage services, especially to sectors located away from urban centers, diminishing the incidence of waterborne diseases. To contribute to the sustainable environmental preservation trough the construction of sewerage and sewage treatment works avoiding surface and groundwater contamination. To reactivate the regional economies trough public works execution, contributing to the development and reactivation of small and medium companies and the generation of new jobs. Container Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 05-Sep-2007 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1058 The objective of this operation is to contribute to the local development in small communities supported by The Red de Grupos Gestores. These are mostly low income communities of indigenous peoples that have proven entrepreneurial initiative. GU-T1058 Development of Small Communities Supported by the "Red de Grupos Gestores" The objective of this operation is to contribute to the local development in small communities supported by The Red de Grupos Gestores. These are mostly low income communities of indigenous peoples that have proven entrepreneurial initiative. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1319 EN RG-T1319 IDB's Good Will Ambassadors EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1037 Support customs modernization and its implementation in the country. UR-L1037 Program to Support Uruguay's National Customs Bureau Support customs modernization and its implementation in the country. Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1069 Recent experiences with public investment, management by results, integration of information systems and plans to improve public management. BR-T1069 State Modernization: Recent Experiencies Recent experiences with public investment, management by results, integration of information systems and plans to improve public management. Technical Cooperation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Sep-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-T1003 The general objective of this project is to prepare a diagnostic and Action Plan to strengthen key managerial systems in the public sector, including budgeting, investment, auditing and administrative control within the general framework of the Bank PRODEV initiative. BA-T1003 Strengthening the Capacity of Government of Barbados to Manage for Results The general objective of this project is to prepare a diagnostic and Action Plan to strengthen key managerial systems in the public sector, including budgeting, investment, auditing and administrative control within the general framework of the Bank PRODEV initiative. Technical Cooperation Barbados REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1062 The overall objective is to increase agribusiness competitiveness by providing electronic-based system of learning to students and professionals in the Agribusiness sector. HO-T1062 Enhancing Agribusiness Competitiveness with e-Learning Program The overall objective is to increase agribusiness competitiveness by providing electronic-based system of learning to students and professionals in the Agribusiness sector. Technical Cooperation Honduras SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 31-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1034 EN ME-M1034 Development of Artisans in the State of Zacatecas EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1030 The facility will support the modernization of the systems to manage the Water Resources in Peru. For this, it will concentrate in four components: i) Training for the New National Water Authority; ii) National Information System for Water Resources; iii) Decentralization of Management of Water Resources and iv) Coordination and Evaluation PE-L1030 Support the Implementation of the Program for the Reforms of Water Resources The facility will support the modernization of the systems to manage the Water Resources in Peru. For this, it will concentrate in four components: i) Training for the New National Water Authority; ii) National Information System for Water Resources; iii) Decentralization of Management of Water Resources and iv) Coordination and Evaluation Loan Operation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 31-Aug-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1021 The objective of the proposed operation is to support the ongoing emergency and humanitarian assistance by the Government to the population in the affected areas of Corozal, Orange Walk, Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker BL-T1021 Emergency Assistance due to Hurricane Dean The objective of the proposed operation is to support the ongoing emergency and humanitarian assistance by the Government to the population in the affected areas of Corozal, Orange Walk, Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker Technical Cooperation Belize ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 30-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1091 Collect primary data on perceptions of quality of life in a particular country of the region, one for which ethnic fragmentation is prevalent as a key input for the identification and design of loan projects and preparation of country strategies; (ii) to contribute to the identification of new challenges in social policy, improve the design of social programs, and identify mechanisms to transform institutions so that governments of the region can, with Bank support, be more responsive to the needs of the poor, and (iii) to coordinate with statistics agencies and existing survey programs so that the piloted methodology could be replicated and institutionalized. EC-T1091 Measuring the Perceptions of Afro-Descendants and Indigenous Peolples Collect primary data on perceptions of quality of life in a particular country of the region, one for which ethnic fragmentation is prevalent as a key input for the identification and design of loan projects and preparation of country strategies; (ii) to contribute to the identification of new challenges in social policy, improve the design of social programs, and identify mechanisms to transform institutions so that governments of the region can, with Bank support, be more responsive to the needs of the poor, and (iii) to coordinate with statistics agencies and existing survey programs so that the piloted methodology could be replicated and institutionalized. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1031 EN PN-T1031 Tourism Master Plan 2007-2020 EN Technical Cooperation Panama SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 29-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1345 The general objective of this TC is to improve the IDB's borrowing member countries ability to assess subjective dimensions of poverty and well-being, with an emphasis on quality of life (QL). Specific objectives of this project are: (i) to contribute to the identification of new challenges in social policy and mechanisms to transform institutions so that governments of the region could be more responsive to the needs of the poor, with Bank support.(ii) to coordinate with statistics agencies and existing survey programs so that the piloted methodology could be replicated and institutionalized. RS-T1345 Multidimensional Approach to Poverty and Welbeing: Measuring Quality of Life The general objective of this TC is to improve the IDB's borrowing member countries ability to assess subjective dimensions of poverty and well-being, with an emphasis on quality of life (QL). Specific objectives of this project are: (i) to contribute to the identification of new challenges in social policy and mechanisms to transform institutions so that governments of the region could be more responsive to the needs of the poor, with Bank support.(ii) to coordinate with statistics agencies and existing survey programs so that the piloted methodology could be replicated and institutionalized. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1346 The general objective of this TC is to improve the IDB's borrowing member countries ability to assess subjective dimensions of poverty and well-being, with an emphasis on quality of life (QL). Specific objectives are: (i) to collect primary data on perceptions of quality of life in four countries of the region as key input for the identification and design of loan projects and preparation of country strategies; (ii) to contribute to the identification of new challenges in social policy, improve the design of social programs, and identify mechanisms to transform institutions so that governments of the region can, with Bank support, be more responsive to the needs of the poor; and (iii) to collaborate closely with statistical agencies and existing survey programs so that the piloted methodology can be replicated and institutionalized. RS-T1346 Measuring and Harmonization of the Perceptions of Quality of Life The general objective of this TC is to improve the IDB's borrowing member countries ability to assess subjective dimensions of poverty and well-being, with an emphasis on quality of life (QL). Specific objectives are: (i) to collect primary data on perceptions of quality of life in four countries of the region as key input for the identification and design of loan projects and preparation of country strategies; (ii) to contribute to the identification of new challenges in social policy, improve the design of social programs, and identify mechanisms to transform institutions so that governments of the region can, with Bank support, be more responsive to the needs of the poor; and (iii) to collaborate closely with statistical agencies and existing survey programs so that the piloted methodology can be replicated and institutionalized. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-M1008 Support the eco-tourism industry by promoting skills training for employment in the hospitality sector as well as entrepreneurial and small business development. This project will enable newly trained employees to become employed and create linkages between micro and small enterprises that will provide the eco-resort with goods and services. In so doing, the project will contribute to reducing poverty in Brokopondo and other districts. SU-M1008 Strengthening Supply-chain Activities in the Eco-tourism Industry in Suriname Support the eco-tourism industry by promoting skills training for employment in the hospitality sector as well as entrepreneurial and small business development. This project will enable newly trained employees to become employed and create linkages between micro and small enterprises that will provide the eco-resort with goods and services. In so doing, the project will contribute to reducing poverty in Brokopondo and other districts. Technical Cooperation Suriname SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 24-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-M1009 In order to execute this project, a needs assessment and market research study would be conducted to map out areas for targeted interventions for enhancing production, marketing and distribution of products. The SPWE will develop and implement distance-learning training courses for small producers in Apoera, Section, Washabo and Brokopondo on topics such as packaging, marketing, financial management and health and safety standards. The project would also assist with the creation of networks of small producers to better co-ordinate production, supply and distribution as well as price negotiation. SU-M1009 Entrepreneurial Skills Enhancement & Improvement Production Processes In order to execute this project, a needs assessment and market research study would be conducted to map out areas for targeted interventions for enhancing production, marketing and distribution of products. The SPWE will develop and implement distance-learning training courses for small producers in Apoera, Section, Washabo and Brokopondo on topics such as packaging, marketing, financial management and health and safety standards. The project would also assist with the creation of networks of small producers to better co-ordinate production, supply and distribution as well as price negotiation. Technical Cooperation Suriname PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-M1010 1) Conduct a research study on the following areas: - Environmentally sustainable practices for Podosiri production - Improvement of production processes - Promotion of hygienic production practices and quality control - Market research and enhancement of marketing, distribution chain, etc - Eco-friendly waste management for left-over seeds and fruit from Podosiri production 2) Skills training for Podosiri producers to improve production and waste disposal practices and adopt sustainable business practices 3) Implementation of a new, eco-efficient waste management system SU-M1010 Eco-efficient Production and Waste Management Methods for Podosiri Producers 1) Conduct a research study on the following areas: - Environmentally sustainable practices for Podosiri production - Improvement of production processes - Promotion of hygienic production practices and quality control - Market research and enhancement of marketing, distribution chain, etc - Eco-friendly waste management for left-over seeds and fruit from Podosiri production 2) Skills training for Podosiri producers to improve production and waste disposal practices and adopt sustainable business practices 3) Implementation of a new, eco-efficient waste management system Technical Cooperation Suriname WATER AND SANITATION 24-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1020 Uncommitted TFFP line US$ 5 million 3 years CR-L1020 Banco Improsa S.A. - TFFP Uncommitted TFFP line US$ 5 million 3 years Loan Operation Costa Rica TRADE 23-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1021 Uncommitted TFFP line US$ 30 million 3 years CR-L1021 Banco de Costa Rica - TFFP Uncommitted TFFP line US$ 30 million 3 years Loan Operation Costa Rica TRADE 23-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1025 EN JA-T1025 Emergency Assistance Due to Hurricane Dean EN Technical Cooperation Jamaica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1030 Uncommitted TFFP line US$ 12 million 3 years PN-L1030 Banco Aliado S.A. - TFFP Uncommitted TFFP line US$ 12 million 3 years Loan Operation Panama TRADE 23-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1075 The objective of this operation is to support the Government of Guatemala to strengthen the formulation and coordination of public policies. GU-T1075 Support for the Formulation and Coordination of Public Policies The objective of this operation is to support the Government of Guatemala to strengthen the formulation and coordination of public policies. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1062 To provide training in project management for PEUs and ministerial staff involved in project execution within the Government of Haiti. HA-T1062 Executing Agencies Follow-up Support Program To provide training in project management for PEUs and ministerial staff involved in project execution within the Government of Haiti. Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1064 EN PE-T1064 Earthquake ICA and South of Lima - Emergency relief EN Technical Cooperation Peru ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1281 The objective of this TC is to contribute to increase the contribution of the forest sector to the development of LAC countries through the promotion of sustainable forest businesses led by the private sector. The operation will allow the hiring of a consultant to be part of IDB`s team of specialist working with sustainable forest business development. RS-T1281 Sustainable Forest Business Specialist for Rural Development The objective of this TC is to contribute to increase the contribution of the forest sector to the development of LAC countries through the promotion of sustainable forest businesses led by the private sector. The operation will allow the hiring of a consultant to be part of IDB`s team of specialist working with sustainable forest business development. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1082 EN ES-T1082 Methodological Update of the National Accounts System EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1065 The specific objectives are: (i) to encourage the dialogue between the GOH, the private sector and other stakeholders to lay out the foundations of a long term strategy for the country in the trade and investment area; (ii) to promote and facilitate the development of private investment in Haiti by helping identify business opportunities and market access for investors and entrepreneurs; and (iii) to expand trade and investment networks and partnerships between Haiti and foreign companies. HA-T1065 Trade and Investment Forum The specific objectives are: (i) to encourage the dialogue between the GOH, the private sector and other stakeholders to lay out the foundations of a long term strategy for the country in the trade and investment area; (ii) to promote and facilitate the development of private investment in Haiti by helping identify business opportunities and market access for investors and entrepreneurs; and (iii) to expand trade and investment networks and partnerships between Haiti and foreign companies. Technical Cooperation Haiti TRADE 14-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1038 The project aims at promoting the overall development of logistic services in Peru, by implementing infrastructure that will contribute to optimize the operation of such services and to promote its diversification, for the domestic market as well as for the international one. PE-T1038 Logistic Platform in Southern Peru The project aims at promoting the overall development of logistic services in Peru, by implementing infrastructure that will contribute to optimize the operation of such services and to promote its diversification, for the domestic market as well as for the international one. Technical Cooperation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 14-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1314 EN RG-T1314 Strengthening of capabilities for labor cooperation projects EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1360 The TC aims at strenghtening and expanding trade and investment between Korea and LAC, by: (i) promoting FDI and identifying specific business opportunities and contacts; (ii) generating trade and investment networks that will eventually lead to business linkages, supply-chain integration, partnerships and joint ventures between Korean and LAC companies (iii) promoting the exchanges of trade promotion best practices between the Korean and LAC private and public sectors. RS-T1360 Korea-Latin America:Trade, Investment and Technology Innovation Initiative The TC aims at strenghtening and expanding trade and investment between Korea and LAC, by: (i) promoting FDI and identifying specific business opportunities and contacts; (ii) generating trade and investment networks that will eventually lead to business linkages, supply-chain integration, partnerships and joint ventures between Korean and LAC companies (iii) promoting the exchanges of trade promotion best practices between the Korean and LAC private and public sectors. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 14-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1054 The specific objective of this project is to generate, in parallel to the expansion of infrastructure, the skills and managerial solutions by: (a) generation of information technology solutions to improve health management as electronic medical records for patients and medical protocols for the services provided by the House, specially in the management of chronic diseases and; (b) increase the managerial skills of medical and administrative staff by training on the use of electronic records and medical protocols by disease. BR-T1054 Managerial Solutions & Information Technology to Improve Healthcare to the Poor The specific objective of this project is to generate, in parallel to the expansion of infrastructure, the skills and managerial solutions by: (a) generation of information technology solutions to improve health management as electronic medical records for patients and medical protocols for the services provided by the House, specially in the management of chronic diseases and; (b) increase the managerial skills of medical and administrative staff by training on the use of electronic records and medical protocols by disease. Technical Cooperation Brazil HEALTH 13-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1104 Conduct an disagregated analysis of the socioeconomic and demographic data on disability in Ecuador, in order to effectively identify services and formulate policy for this population. EC-T1104 Support for Persons with Disabilities: Identifying Needs Conduct an disagregated analysis of the socioeconomic and demographic data on disability in Ecuador, in order to effectively identify services and formulate policy for this population. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1106 Combining three available sources of data on disabilities (National Census 2001, National Study on Disability and Household survery 2004, and the disability model of 2005) and applying poverty mapping technique, this project will provide disagregated social indicators on prevalence, characteristics, level of need, access to services and attitudes towars persons with disabilities. EC-T1106 Inclusive Development for Handicapped People in Ecuador Combining three available sources of data on disabilities (National Census 2001, National Study on Disability and Household survery 2004, and the disability model of 2005) and applying poverty mapping technique, this project will provide disagregated social indicators on prevalence, characteristics, level of need, access to services and attitudes towars persons with disabilities. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1011 The objective of the operation is to support the studies required for the design and feasibility analysis of the Belize Sustainable Tourism Program (BL-L1003). BL-T1011 Studies for the Preparation of the Sustainable Tourism Program The objective of the operation is to support the studies required for the design and feasibility analysis of the Belize Sustainable Tourism Program (BL-L1003). Technical Cooperation Belize SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 09-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1047 The main objective of this TC is to execute the necessary studies to conclude the economic and financial model and the elaboration of bidding documents of the project, that will define the characteristics and conditions in the APP scheme. This studies must explore alternatives that will make the project attractive to private investment. BR-T1047 Support For the Portais da Cidade Program in Porto Alegre The main objective of this TC is to execute the necessary studies to conclude the economic and financial model and the elaboration of bidding documents of the project, that will define the characteristics and conditions in the APP scheme. This studies must explore alternatives that will make the project attractive to private investment. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 09-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1116 Support Banco Schahin, a commercial bank in Brazil, to increase its consumer financing credit portfolio, to expand access to the international financial markets and to extend the tenor of its funding. The IDB loan would enable Schahin to expand its activity in paycheck deductible lending, particularly to public employees and Brazilian National Institute for Social Security ("INSS") retirees . The goal of the project is to expand access to consumer finance and enable a more competitive banking market to ultimately benefit consumers with lower spreads for consumer finance. BR-L1116 Banco Schahin Financing Facility Support Banco Schahin, a commercial bank in Brazil, to increase its consumer financing credit portfolio, to expand access to the international financial markets and to extend the tenor of its funding. The IDB loan would enable Schahin to expand its activity in paycheck deductible lending, particularly to public employees and Brazilian National Institute for Social Security ("INSS") retirees . The goal of the project is to expand access to consumer finance and enable a more competitive banking market to ultimately benefit consumers with lower spreads for consumer finance. Loan Operation Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 08-Aug-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1035 The objective of the present operation is to promote society's participation in the fiscalization, control and monitoring of the market's regulatory processes. The objective of the operation will be carried out through the execution of the following components: i) Strengthening of the consumer's participation mechanisms in regulation processes; ; ii) Execution of two pilot projects to strengthen social control mechanisms in regulated sectors; iii) Improvement of the technical and institutional capacity of the consumer protection institutions; and iv) Communication and education of the consumer and the entities that represent their rights. BR-M1035 Strengthening of Technical Capacity of Social Participation in Regulation The objective of the present operation is to promote society's participation in the fiscalization, control and monitoring of the market's regulatory processes. The objective of the operation will be carried out through the execution of the following components: i) Strengthening of the consumer's participation mechanisms in regulation processes; ; ii) Execution of two pilot projects to strengthen social control mechanisms in regulated sectors; iii) Improvement of the technical and institutional capacity of the consumer protection institutions; and iv) Communication and education of the consumer and the entities that represent their rights. Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1053 The general objective of the project is to further the development of theventure capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through venture capital funds produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. The purpose of the project is to support a new venture capital management team and its first Fund, which will provide equity and quasi-equity financing, financial and technicaladvisory, and value-added governance to 8 to 12 technology-related small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). BR-M1053 Capital Tech Innovation and Investment Fund for Brazilian Technology Based SMES The general objective of the project is to further the development of theventure capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through venture capital funds produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. The purpose of the project is to support a new venture capital management team and its first Fund, which will provide equity and quasi-equity financing, financial and technicaladvisory, and value-added governance to 8 to 12 technology-related small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-Q0006 N/A BR-Q0006 Capital Tech Innovation and Investment Fund for Brazilian Technology Based SMES N/A Equity Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1163 The MIF will provide a loan for onlending to Ecuadoran migrants in the US and Spain for the acquisition of housing in Ecuador. The technical assistance will prepare Mutualist Pichincha for scaling up its transnational mortgage operations by establishing new sales channels and improving the administration and supervision of this product line. EC-L1163 Supporting the Provision of Transnational Mortgages Loans for Ecuadoran Migrants The MIF will provide a loan for onlending to Ecuadoran migrants in the US and Spain for the acquisition of housing in Ecuador. The technical assistance will prepare Mutualist Pichincha for scaling up its transnational mortgage operations by establishing new sales channels and improving the administration and supervision of this product line. Loan Operation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 08-Aug-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1030 The MIF will provide a loan for onlending to Ecuadoran migrants in the US and Spain for the acquisition of housing in Ecuador. The technical assistance will prepare Mutualist Pichincha for scaling up its transnational mortgage operations by establishing new sales channels and improving the administration and supervision of this product line. EC-M1030 Supporting the Provision of Transnational Mortgages Loans for Ecuadoran Migrants The MIF will provide a loan for onlending to Ecuadoran migrants in the US and Spain for the acquisition of housing in Ecuador. The technical assistance will prepare Mutualist Pichincha for scaling up its transnational mortgage operations by establishing new sales channels and improving the administration and supervision of this product line. Technical Cooperation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 08-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1014 EN ES-M1014 Government Procurement Support Program for MSMEs EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1138 Improve the living conditions of women living with HIV/AIDS and their capacity to exercise their rights as citizens by providing training and financial services in the Bahía de Tela area. HO-L1138 Economic Empowerment of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Bahia de Tela Improve the living conditions of women living with HIV/AIDS and their capacity to exercise their rights as citizens by providing training and financial services in the Bahía de Tela area. Loan Operation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-S1009 Improve the living conditions of women living with HIV/AIDS and their capacity to exercise their rights as citizens by providing training and financial services in the Bahía de Tela area. HO-S1009 Economic Empowerment of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Bahia de Tela Improve the living conditions of women living with HIV/AIDS and their capacity to exercise their rights as citizens by providing training and financial services in the Bahía de Tela area. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-M1001 The general objective is to strengthen the regulatory environment of the telecommunications sector in Suriname and to increase competition. SU-M1001 Strengthening of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority The general objective is to strengthen the regulatory environment of the telecommunications sector in Suriname and to increase competition. Technical Cooperation Suriname SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1009 Additional Operation Objectives include the sensitisation of the relevant stakeholders to the stigma attached to disabilities and the social challenge it creates. This sensitisation will result in human and financial resources being earmarked for future studies and programmes that will reduce the level of exclusion faced by children with disabilities. Also, in recognising the unique needs of children with disabilities, Families in Action aims to serve as a comprehensive resource to facilitate their education and, later, integration into the national human resource base.Given the potential success of this awareness building and baseline research collection process, gathered information will not only inform statistics on the responses to the design and implementation of appropriate national programs to address the issue, but there could also be opportunities to replicate this model within other Caribbean and national agendas. TT-T1009 Awareness-Building and Baseline Research on Children with Disabilities Additional Operation Objectives include the sensitisation of the relevant stakeholders to the stigma attached to disabilities and the social challenge it creates. This sensitisation will result in human and financial resources being earmarked for future studies and programmes that will reduce the level of exclusion faced by children with disabilities. Also, in recognising the unique needs of children with disabilities, Families in Action aims to serve as a comprehensive resource to facilitate their education and, later, integration into the national human resource base.Given the potential success of this awareness building and baseline research collection process, gathered information will not only inform statistics on the responses to the design and implementation of appropriate national programs to address the issue, but there could also be opportunities to replicate this model within other Caribbean and national agendas. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago HEALTH 07-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1063 General Objective: Poverty reduction through strategies that enhance the capacity of indigenous communities to manage natural resources. Specific Objective: To support the preparation of the technical, financial, legal, social and environmental feasibility study, in order to launch the indigenous mining circiut. Such inputs wil be the base to prepare a loan operation within the private sector facility. (Opportunities for the Majority, IIC) CO-T1063 Preparation of a Small-scale Indigenous Mining Corridor Project General Objective: Poverty reduction through strategies that enhance the capacity of indigenous communities to manage natural resources. Specific Objective: To support the preparation of the technical, financial, legal, social and environmental feasibility study, in order to launch the indigenous mining circiut. Such inputs wil be the base to prepare a loan operation within the private sector facility. (Opportunities for the Majority, IIC) Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1022 Considering the common emphasis on numeracy and literacy in both the Jamaican and Guyanese education program, the objectives of this CT ¿INTRA project are to: a) strengthen regional collaboration between Ministries of Education in the Caribbean region; b) allow the Ministry of Education and Youth of Jamaica to learn about the "interactive radio instruction" methodology employed in primary schools in Guyana in Mathematics and to adjust existing materials that were developed in the Guyanese context to the Jamaican situation to be used in a pilot initiative in Jamaican primary schools; c)allow the Ministry of Education of Guyana to learn about the literacy model developed and implemented in Jamaica and also analyze the support materials that are developed in Jamaica for possible future use in Guyanese classrooms at the nursery or primary level; and d)eventually develop and sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two ministries with the intent to provide technical support to each other. JA-T1022 Education Sector Exchange, Mathematics and Interactive Radio Instruction Considering the common emphasis on numeracy and literacy in both the Jamaican and Guyanese education program, the objectives of this CT ¿INTRA project are to: a) strengthen regional collaboration between Ministries of Education in the Caribbean region; b) allow the Ministry of Education and Youth of Jamaica to learn about the "interactive radio instruction" methodology employed in primary schools in Guyana in Mathematics and to adjust existing materials that were developed in the Guyanese context to the Jamaican situation to be used in a pilot initiative in Jamaican primary schools; c)allow the Ministry of Education of Guyana to learn about the literacy model developed and implemented in Jamaica and also analyze the support materials that are developed in Jamaica for possible future use in Guyanese classrooms at the nursery or primary level; and d)eventually develop and sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two ministries with the intent to provide technical support to each other. Technical Cooperation Jamaica EDUCATION 03-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1023 EN JA-T1023 Competitiviness Enhancement Program EN Technical Cooperation Jamaica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1034 Provide capacity building to producers associations in Bocas del Toro Province in the development of an export strategy with a view of promoting their more effective integration in the regional and international economy. PN-T1034 Export Development Strategy for Bocas de Toro Province Provide capacity building to producers associations in Bocas del Toro Province in the development of an export strategy with a view of promoting their more effective integration in the regional and international economy. Technical Cooperation Panama TRADE 02-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1051 To ensure the expansion of a long distance education system geared to improve the education level of youth and young adults (3rd cycle of Basic Education) PR-T1051 Support Consolidation of System of Remote Education for the Third Basic Cycle To ensure the expansion of a long distance education system geared to improve the education level of youth and young adults (3rd cycle of Basic Education) Technical Cooperation Paraguay EDUCATION 02-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1332 The overall objective of the project is to strengthen Latin America and the Caribbean' policymakers participation in the Aid for Trade Initiative and support countries' efforts in identifying trade-related challenges and setting out priorities for future short, medium and long-term action. RG-T1332 Mobilizing Aid for Trade in Latin America The overall objective of the project is to strengthen Latin America and the Caribbean' policymakers participation in the Aid for Trade Initiative and support countries' efforts in identifying trade-related challenges and setting out priorities for future short, medium and long-term action. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 02-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1033 The objective of the Operation is to contribute to the improvement of the competitiveness and the increase of local value added on the argentinean SMEs, through the promotion of credit access for medium and long term investments and the external professional services. Also the Program will redesign and fortify a network of local institutions of promotion of the SMEs. AR-L1033 SMEs Credit Access and Competitiveness Program The objective of the Operation is to contribute to the improvement of the competitiveness and the increase of local value added on the argentinean SMEs, through the promotion of credit access for medium and long term investments and the external professional services. Also the Program will redesign and fortify a network of local institutions of promotion of the SMEs. Loan Operation Argentina FINANCIAL MARKETS 01-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1103 The objective of this TC is to: 1.) prepare a strategic action plan to improve the business climate for forest-based investments; 2.) identify and design institutional and legal reforms to be implemented in the short term; and 3.) prepare a business plan to improve the performance, increase participants, and diversify and added value to the forest business cluster already exporting from Ecuador EC-T1103 Improving the Business Climate for Forest-based Investments in Ecuador The objective of this TC is to: 1.) prepare a strategic action plan to improve the business climate for forest-based investments; 2.) identify and design institutional and legal reforms to be implemented in the short term; and 3.) prepare a business plan to improve the performance, increase participants, and diversify and added value to the forest business cluster already exporting from Ecuador Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1017 The loan expect to improve policies in six areas: (i) macroeconomic management, (ii) public expenditure management, (iii) Human resources management; (iv) auditing and fiduciary oversight, and (v) internal revenue, and (vi) Customs. HA-L1017 Strengthening Public Resource Management The loan expect to improve policies in six areas: (i) macroeconomic management, (ii) public expenditure management, (iii) Human resources management; (iv) auditing and fiduciary oversight, and (v) internal revenue, and (vi) Customs. Grant Financing Product Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1018 The objective of the project is to contribute to the modernization and integration of land administration system around the country, promoting the safety of the land and creating conditions for the development of the country PN-L1018 National Land Management Program The objective of the project is to contribute to the modernization and integration of land administration system around the country, promoting the safety of the land and creating conditions for the development of the country Loan Operation Panama AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 01-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1333 The project seeks to strengthen the participation of Caribbean policymakers in the Aid for Trade Initiative and support countries' efforts in identifying trade-related challenges and setting out priorities for future short, medium and long-term action. RG-T1333 Support for Mobilizing the Aid for Trade Initiative in the Caribbean The project seeks to strengthen the participation of Caribbean policymakers in the Aid for Trade Initiative and support countries' efforts in identifying trade-related challenges and setting out priorities for future short, medium and long-term action. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 01-Aug-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1066 http://re3/Documents/Country%20Papers/CO-CS.pdf CO-T1066 Support for the Strengthening of Private Participation Policies in Colombia http://re3/Documents/Country%20Papers/CO-CS.pdf Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1084 EN ES-T1084 Training Trip on Best Practices in Information Technology Systems EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1282 EN RG-T1282 Business Facilitation between Mercosur and the European Union EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 31-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1306 EN RG-T1306 Traning on Trade and Integration for Journalists EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 31-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1365 The general objective of this project is to contribute to improve access conditions to international debt markets for enterprises in LAC. The specific objective is to improve "sovereign ceilings" in Latin America and Caribbean remittances receiver countries. RS-T1365 Remittances as a Key Factor to Improve Access to International Debt Markets The general objective of this project is to contribute to improve access conditions to international debt markets for enterprises in LAC. The specific objective is to improve "sovereign ceilings" in Latin America and Caribbean remittances receiver countries. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-Jul-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1190 The general objective of the technical cooperation is to provide a regional mechanism to facilitate exchange among the countries of the Latin American and Caribbean Region in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) for development. RS-T1190 Regional Latin American and Caribbean Network:An Alliance in ICT for Development The general objective of the technical cooperation is to provide a regional mechanism to facilitate exchange among the countries of the Latin American and Caribbean Region in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) for development. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 30-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1037 The main objective of this project is to provide increased access to literacy and IT training courses for young people (ages 10-25) from Maroon and indigenous communities in rural districts and the Interior of Suriname, who are enrolled in schools as well as those who have dropped out of school. Through the use of the CCS Mobile Library, literacy and IT training and resources would be brought to remote communities, thereby enabling Maroon and indigenous youth to access useful educational resources as well as benefit from literacy and IT skills development courses. Given the myriad challenges faced by young people in the Interior in getting access to quality education and training, this project would bring targeted literacy and IT training as well as educational support to youth in indigenous and Maroon communities. In so doing, it would not only contribute to improving literacy levels and IT skill levels in the short term but also foster greater social inclusion and participation of traditionally excluded groups by preparing Maroon and indigenous young people to be able to qualify for and maximize higher education and employment opportunities, in the medium and long term. The project will also serve to support the government's strategic focus on the Integration of the Interior which, as outlined in the IDB Country Strategy 2006-2010, specifically seeks to promote the social and economic inclusion of Maroons and indigenous peoples. By working at the grassroots level with established NGOs that are trusted and respected by the communities in the Interior, the project will bring education, library and information technology services typically only available in a few communities in and around the capital city, Paramaribo, to more remote communities in the Interior of Suriname. In so doing, this project would also support the Bank's Opportunities for the Majority Initiative by increasing the access of low-income groups to information technology tools and training. Furthermore, this pilot project has significant potential to serve as a catalyst for strengthening collaboration and partnership among NGOs, government Ministries and private sector companies, which would be targeted during fundraising activities to support the future expansion of the project to additional communities in the Interior. SU-T1037 The Mobile Library Pilot Project The main objective of this project is to provide increased access to literacy and IT training courses for young people (ages 10-25) from Maroon and indigenous communities in rural districts and the Interior of Suriname, who are enrolled in schools as well as those who have dropped out of school. Through the use of the CCS Mobile Library, literacy and IT training and resources would be brought to remote communities, thereby enabling Maroon and indigenous youth to access useful educational resources as well as benefit from literacy and IT skills development courses. Given the myriad challenges faced by young people in the Interior in getting access to quality education and training, this project would bring targeted literacy and IT training as well as educational support to youth in indigenous and Maroon communities. In so doing, it would not only contribute to improving literacy levels and IT skill levels in the short term but also foster greater social inclusion and participation of traditionally excluded groups by preparing Maroon and indigenous young people to be able to qualify for and maximize higher education and employment opportunities, in the medium and long term. The project will also serve to support the government's strategic focus on the Integration of the Interior which, as outlined in the IDB Country Strategy 2006-2010, specifically seeks to promote the social and economic inclusion of Maroons and indigenous peoples. By working at the grassroots level with established NGOs that are trusted and respected by the communities in the Interior, the project will bring education, library and information technology services typically only available in a few communities in and around the capital city, Paramaribo, to more remote communities in the Interior of Suriname. In so doing, this project would also support the Bank's Opportunities for the Majority Initiative by increasing the access of low-income groups to information technology tools and training. Furthermore, this pilot project has significant potential to serve as a catalyst for strengthening collaboration and partnership among NGOs, government Ministries and private sector companies, which would be targeted during fundraising activities to support the future expansion of the project to additional communities in the Interior. Technical Cooperation Suriname EDUCATION 30-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1297 EN RG-T1297 Technical Standards for Biofuels Production in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 27-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1304 The objective of the project is to advance knowledge on the relationship between conditional cash transfers and incentives to work. The design of the conditional cash transfers in the region usually penalize beneficiaries for being formalized in the labor market, taking them out of the CCT programs. The purpose of this regional study is to investigate how beneficiaries (treatment group) and non-beneficiaries with similar characteristics (control group) differ in their behavior in the labor market. This will be related directly with how the different CCT programs are designed in terms of their exit strategies. This will help to understand if there is a need to reevaluate those exit strategies in order to have better program design and more formalized workers, regardless of their beneficiary condition. RG-T1304 Incentives to Work for Families with Conditional Cash Transfers The objective of the project is to advance knowledge on the relationship between conditional cash transfers and incentives to work. The design of the conditional cash transfers in the region usually penalize beneficiaries for being formalized in the labor market, taking them out of the CCT programs. The purpose of this regional study is to investigate how beneficiaries (treatment group) and non-beneficiaries with similar characteristics (control group) differ in their behavior in the labor market. This will be related directly with how the different CCT programs are designed in terms of their exit strategies. This will help to understand if there is a need to reevaluate those exit strategies in order to have better program design and more formalized workers, regardless of their beneficiary condition. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1072 Develop an efficient system of information, forecast and analysis of agriculture, forest and fisheries markets for a better and timely decision making ES-T1072 Strengthening Market Intelligence Unit for MAG/DGEA Develop an efficient system of information, forecast and analysis of agriculture, forest and fisheries markets for a better and timely decision making Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 26-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1113 Moema is undertaking a debt-restructuring operation through which debt that will become due in 2007 and 2008 will be refinanced. The operation will free-up cash flows that are currently utilized for debt service to be used for funding its capital investment. BR-L1113 Moema Biofuel Project Moema is undertaking a debt-restructuring operation through which debt that will become due in 2007 and 2008 will be refinanced. The operation will free-up cash flows that are currently utilized for debt service to be used for funding its capital investment. Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 25-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1024 1. Foster that the Chilean pension system's present institutional setting and managerial processes progressively adequate to the guidelines of the pension reform promoted by the government. 2. Design and develop information systems and data bases capable to provide and process the information needed to provide the pension benefits promoted by the reform, as well as to obtain and adequate response service to the questions of the pension system's users. 3. Promote among political and social actors and public opinion leaders an adequate understanding and debate of the reform's guidelines and expected benefits 4. Disseminate among the population the expected benefits of the pension reform -especially on terms of social and gender equity and protection against poverty for senior citizens- and the progress obtained in its implementation. CH-L1024 Strengthening of Pension System Management and Information 1. Foster that the Chilean pension system's present institutional setting and managerial processes progressively adequate to the guidelines of the pension reform promoted by the government. 2. Design and develop information systems and data bases capable to provide and process the information needed to provide the pension benefits promoted by the reform, as well as to obtain and adequate response service to the questions of the pension system's users. 3. Promote among political and social actors and public opinion leaders an adequate understanding and debate of the reform's guidelines and expected benefits 4. Disseminate among the population the expected benefits of the pension reform -especially on terms of social and gender equity and protection against poverty for senior citizens- and the progress obtained in its implementation. Loan Operation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1026 EN CO-M1026 Comprehensive SME Support Program for Access to U.S. Market EN Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1061 The project proposes a systematic vision for the dynamization and integration of the value chain of Peruvian artisan goods in the external market, in line with the sustainable development of the area of intervention and the fight against poverty. Its objective consists in promoting processes of local economic development in low-income, depressed areas in the Cuzco Region through their insertion in the international market. This will be carried out through 4 components which aim to develop the skills of producers and entrepreneurs of textile artisanry in terms of information, management, technological innovation, and design, as well as to provide guidance in the formation of associative models with linkages to commercial operators in the national and international markets, fundamental to the achievement of sustainable competitive capacities. PE-T1061 Competitiveness in Textile Artisanry - Cusco The project proposes a systematic vision for the dynamization and integration of the value chain of Peruvian artisan goods in the external market, in line with the sustainable development of the area of intervention and the fight against poverty. Its objective consists in promoting processes of local economic development in low-income, depressed areas in the Cuzco Region through their insertion in the international market. This will be carried out through 4 components which aim to develop the skills of producers and entrepreneurs of textile artisanry in terms of information, management, technological innovation, and design, as well as to provide guidance in the formation of associative models with linkages to commercial operators in the national and international markets, fundamental to the achievement of sustainable competitive capacities. Technical Cooperation Peru TRADE 25-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1107 The main objetive of the project is to assist the diversification of the Bank's portfolio through the development of new products. PR-L1107 Expansion of Financial Services Coverages for SME en Paraguay, Banco Regional The main objetive of the project is to assist the diversification of the Bank's portfolio through the development of new products. Loan Operation Paraguay FINANCIAL MARKETS 25-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1005 The main objetive of the project is to assist the diversification of the Bank's portfolio through the development of new products. PR-M1005 Expansion of Financial Services Coverages for SME en Paraguay, Banco Regional The main objetive of the project is to assist the diversification of the Bank's portfolio through the development of new products. Technical Cooperation Paraguay FINANCIAL MARKETS 25-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1087 EN RG-M1087 Geographic Indicators for Food and Agricultural Exports EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 25-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1104 This Program is intended to match SME development (which generates jobs and income for the majority) with enhancement of access of the majority to goods and services essential for increasing opportunities and improving quality of life. RG-M1104 Increasing Opportunities for the Majority through Business Plan Competitions This Program is intended to match SME development (which generates jobs and income for the majority) with enhancement of access of the majority to goods and services essential for increasing opportunities and improving quality of life. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1026 EN BO-M1026 Increase of Ecoefficiency of MSMEs of Sucre and Zudañez EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1027 The overall project objective is to increase competitiveness and market opportunities for farmers in Chuquisaca Center. The purpose is to integrate existing production processes of the zone of influence with the commercialization process, encouraging the guidance of producers to market. The project consists of 2 components: the first led to studies of 4 potential markets for products shortlisted and the second to the introduction of a defined marketing strategy BO-M1027 Market Access for Agro Business from Tomina Province,Chuquisaca Centro The overall project objective is to increase competitiveness and market opportunities for farmers in Chuquisaca Center. The purpose is to integrate existing production processes of the zone of influence with the commercialization process, encouraging the guidance of producers to market. The project consists of 2 components: the first led to studies of 4 potential markets for products shortlisted and the second to the introduction of a defined marketing strategy Technical Cooperation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1028 EN BO-M1028 Quality Standards for Ecological Flower Production EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1029 EN BO-M1029 Market Access Support for MyPE from Ichilo EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1030 The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and craftsmen's competitiveness, micro and small businessmen (AMyPE) of the metal mechanics items, food, textiles and confections, of the city of El Alto. BO-M1030 Support for Productivity and Competitivity of Artisans in El Alto The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and craftsmen's competitiveness, micro and small businessmen (AMyPE) of the metal mechanics items, food, textiles and confections, of the city of El Alto. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1326 EN RG-T1326 Integration of Stock Exchanges of Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 24-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1293 The general objective of the Korea-MIF Partnership for Employment and Wealth Generation is to assist MIF in analyzing how Korean best practices and lessons learnt in private sector development can be successfully transferred to Latin America and the Caribbean economies. RS-T1293 Korea-MIF Partnership for Employment and Wealth Generation The general objective of the Korea-MIF Partnership for Employment and Wealth Generation is to assist MIF in analyzing how Korean best practices and lessons learnt in private sector development can be successfully transferred to Latin America and the Caribbean economies. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1029 The purpose of this TC is to strengthen the provincial electricity sector through t he financing of studies that have: (i)a proposal for institutional modernization of the electricity sector of Entre Rios conducive to the achievement of sustainbility, and (ii) impact environmental assessments and basic engineering projects. AR-T1029 Support for the Energy Sector in Entre Ríos Province The purpose of this TC is to strengthen the provincial electricity sector through t he financing of studies that have: (i)a proposal for institutional modernization of the electricity sector of Entre Rios conducive to the achievement of sustainbility, and (ii) impact environmental assessments and basic engineering projects. Technical Cooperation Argentina ENERGY 23-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1116 The project will seek address the demand for credit posed by low-income micro entrepreneurs of rural communities in the Department of Totonicapan and neighboring areas. It will provide CDRO with on-lending funds and technical cooperation. This will allow CDRO to extend its loan portfolio and improve is rural credit services of its system of communal credit. The project will facilitate the access of micro entrepreneurs from rural communities to credit services and allow them to expand their activities and improve their socioeconomic situation. GU-L1116 Consolidation of Community Financial System to Spur Local Economies The project will seek address the demand for credit posed by low-income micro entrepreneurs of rural communities in the Department of Totonicapan and neighboring areas. It will provide CDRO with on-lending funds and technical cooperation. This will allow CDRO to extend its loan portfolio and improve is rural credit services of its system of communal credit. The project will facilitate the access of micro entrepreneurs from rural communities to credit services and allow them to expand their activities and improve their socioeconomic situation. Loan Operation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-S1012 The project will seek address the demand for credit posed by low-income micro entrepreneurs of rural communities in the Department of Totonicapan and neighboring areas. It will provide CDRO with on-lending funds and technical cooperation. This will allow CDRO to extend its loan portfolio and improve is rural credit services of its system of communal credit. The project will facilitate the access of micro entrepreneurs from rural communities to credit services and allow them to expand their activities and improve their socioeconomic situation. GU-S1012 Consolidation of Community Financial System to Spur Local Economies The project will seek address the demand for credit posed by low-income micro entrepreneurs of rural communities in the Department of Totonicapan and neighboring areas. It will provide CDRO with on-lending funds and technical cooperation. This will allow CDRO to extend its loan portfolio and improve is rural credit services of its system of communal credit. The project will facilitate the access of micro entrepreneurs from rural communities to credit services and allow them to expand their activities and improve their socioeconomic situation. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1321 In the framework of a new initiative by the Bank to identify Opportunities for the Majority, the microenterprise sector plays a central role, given its acknowledged and documented ability to provide economic opportunities and employment to low-income people, and to contribute to the alleviation of poverty throughout the region. When presented with appropriate access to financing and services to grow their businesses, microenterprises have shown great entrepreneurship and adaptability to their immediate markets, and they often become important suppliers of goods and services for the majority at the base of the economic pyramid. The general objective of the Forum is to gather the entities, institutions and individuals working in the various fields of microenterprise development, and provide a platform that facilitates not only the discussion of how to improve the livelihoods and businesses of microenterprises through sharing of knowledge and experiences, but also of how to continuously expand the client base as well as the scope of services to meet different needs. The specific objectives of the X Forum are: (i) to disseminate best practices and good methodologies for developing and expanding the microenterprise sector; (ii) to instigate dialogues about policy measures to support the microenterprise sector; and (iii) to create regional and national networks to ensure improved access to information and knowledge. RG-T1321 X Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise: The Road Ahead In the framework of a new initiative by the Bank to identify Opportunities for the Majority, the microenterprise sector plays a central role, given its acknowledged and documented ability to provide economic opportunities and employment to low-income people, and to contribute to the alleviation of poverty throughout the region. When presented with appropriate access to financing and services to grow their businesses, microenterprises have shown great entrepreneurship and adaptability to their immediate markets, and they often become important suppliers of goods and services for the majority at the base of the economic pyramid. The general objective of the Forum is to gather the entities, institutions and individuals working in the various fields of microenterprise development, and provide a platform that facilitates not only the discussion of how to improve the livelihoods and businesses of microenterprises through sharing of knowledge and experiences, but also of how to continuously expand the client base as well as the scope of services to meet different needs. The specific objectives of the X Forum are: (i) to disseminate best practices and good methodologies for developing and expanding the microenterprise sector; (ii) to instigate dialogues about policy measures to support the microenterprise sector; and (iii) to create regional and national networks to ensure improved access to information and knowledge. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1329 The objective of the project is to provide timely assistance to address trade-related capacity building (TRCB) needs that arise in the course of the ongoing trade agenda of the beneficiary countries of the IDB-Canada Trade Fund from Central America. RG-T1329 Support for Trade-Related Capacity Building Projects The objective of the project is to provide timely assistance to address trade-related capacity building (TRCB) needs that arise in the course of the ongoing trade agenda of the beneficiary countries of the IDB-Canada Trade Fund from Central America. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 23-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1251 The main objectives are: - To develop a tool to contribute to the environmental and social sustainability of the IIRSA initiative from its early planning stages. - To promote a learning process about the potential of SEA and to contribute to capacity building. RS-T1251 Strategic Environmental Assessment: Developing a Decision Support System The main objectives are: - To develop a tool to contribute to the environmental and social sustainability of the IIRSA initiative from its early planning stages. - To promote a learning process about the potential of SEA and to contribute to capacity building. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1303 Evaluate long-term energy scenarios taking into account the several initiatives being implemented through the Central American Action Matrix: national and regional energy efficiency programs, regional electric power interconnection projects (the SIEPAC project), regional natural gas pipelines, a regional refinery, national and regional hydropower plants, national and regional biofuels programs, clean development mechanisms (CDM), rural electrification programs to identify next steps. RS-T1303 Long-term Energy-Economy-Environment Scenarios for PPP Countries Evaluate long-term energy scenarios taking into account the several initiatives being implemented through the Central American Action Matrix: national and regional energy efficiency programs, regional electric power interconnection projects (the SIEPAC project), regional natural gas pipelines, a regional refinery, national and regional hydropower plants, national and regional biofuels programs, clean development mechanisms (CDM), rural electrification programs to identify next steps. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 23-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1082 The general objective of this Program is to provide a venue that facilitates not only the discussion of how to improve the livelihoods and businesses of microenterprises through sharing of knowledge and experiences, but also how to continuously expand the client base as well as the scope of services to reach populations that are at the lower and lowest economic levels in society RS-X1082 X Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise The general objective of this Program is to provide a venue that facilitates not only the discussion of how to improve the livelihoods and businesses of microenterprises through sharing of knowledge and experiences, but also how to continuously expand the client base as well as the scope of services to reach populations that are at the lower and lowest economic levels in society Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1075 The objective of this TC is to support the Comission to begin the implementation of its operating plan for 2007-2011 HO-T1075 Institutional Strengthening of the Competition Commision The objective of this TC is to support the Comission to begin the implementation of its operating plan for 2007-2011 Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1025 The objective of the Program will be to provide sustainable potable water and sanitation services, by way of household connections, and internal bathroom installations, to rural communities. CH-L1025 Rural Sanitation Program SUBDERE (CCLIP) The objective of the Program will be to provide sustainable potable water and sanitation services, by way of household connections, and internal bathroom installations, to rural communities. Loan Operation Chile WATER AND SANITATION 18-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1010 The objective of the TC is to develop an HIV/AIDS Tourism Strategy to minimize potentially adverse impacts of the industry on the spread of HIV/AIDS and vice versa; and to develop a policy of social responsibility within the tourism industry to improve its long-term social and economic sustainability. BL-T1010 Tourism & HIV/AIDS: Capacity Building in the Tourism Sector The objective of the TC is to develop an HIV/AIDS Tourism Strategy to minimize potentially adverse impacts of the industry on the spread of HIV/AIDS and vice versa; and to develop a policy of social responsibility within the tourism industry to improve its long-term social and economic sustainability. Technical Cooperation Belize SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1053 The general objective is to support the efforts of the Government in improving efficiency and transparency of the national purchasing system and competitive bidding by reducing time, operating costs, goods and services that are hired in order to invest those resources in other public sectors such as education, health and any other social demands that the country has. CH-T1053 Analysis and Evaluation of the National Procurement System The general objective is to support the efforts of the Government in improving efficiency and transparency of the national purchasing system and competitive bidding by reducing time, operating costs, goods and services that are hired in order to invest those resources in other public sectors such as education, health and any other social demands that the country has. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1054 The objective of the TC is to make the environmental and final design studies for the segments at hand in order to implement the required works, as a complement to the preparation of the Program Second Phase Northern Corridor Highway. BO-T1054 Final Design and Environmental Impact for the Caranavi-Quiquibey-Yucumo Road The objective of the TC is to make the environmental and final design studies for the segments at hand in order to implement the required works, as a complement to the preparation of the Program Second Phase Northern Corridor Highway. Technical Cooperation Bolivia TRANSPORT 13-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1042 Uncommitted TFFP line for up to US$ 10mn (2 year tenor) EC-L1042 Banco Internacional S.A. - TFFP Uncommitted TFFP line for up to US$ 10mn (2 year tenor) Loan Operation Ecuador TRADE 13-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1028 Uncommitted TFFP line for up to US$ 10mn (1 year tenor) NI-L1028 Banco de la Produccion S.A. - TFFP Uncommitted TFFP line for up to US$ 10mn (1 year tenor) Loan Operation Nicaragua TRADE 13-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1025 The objectives are: (i) to create and design a model for the development of venture capital funds in Mexican States and Municipalitie aimed at diminishing the operations costs for funds; (ii) disseminate the venture capital regional fund model; and (iii) to train entrepreneurs, authorities, investors and fund managers in selected States and municipalities regarding the model's characteristics and other topics relevant to venture capital. ME-M1025 Development and Promotion of a Model for Venture Capital Regional Funds The objectives are: (i) to create and design a model for the development of venture capital funds in Mexican States and Municipalitie aimed at diminishing the operations costs for funds; (ii) disseminate the venture capital regional fund model; and (iii) to train entrepreneurs, authorities, investors and fund managers in selected States and municipalities regarding the model's characteristics and other topics relevant to venture capital. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 12-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1040 Component 1: Strengthening of the Police. A) Improvement of Police Selection and Training Support will be given to increase the police's training and selection standards to respond to the change in the security model, which will be focused on prevention and police intelligence and investigation. B) Support to the Implementation of the CNECC. Support will be given to improve the selection and evaluation of the police, beginning with the implementation of a strategic plan that will allow the definition of actions to improve public confidence. Component 2: Diagnosis and Strategic Planning for the Rehabilitation Model of the Islas Marías Colony. Support will be given to the Federal Penitentiary System in the assessment of the penitentiary system and the strengthening of the Islas Marías Colony to improve the social reinsertion model for colonists. The Colony applies a true rehabilitation and social reinsertion model, that allows the offenders living in the island to work in productive activities and to live in homes with their families. Component 3: Support for the Strategic Planning of Comprehensive Violence Prevention Programs and Implementation of a Pilot Project. Support will be given to implement comprehensive prevention programs with community participation. Component 4: Implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation System. Support will be given to the design and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation system to evaluate the implementation and impact of the Government's EIPDCD. ME-T1040 Support for the Design of the National Public Security Program Component 1: Strengthening of the Police. A) Improvement of Police Selection and Training Support will be given to increase the police's training and selection standards to respond to the change in the security model, which will be focused on prevention and police intelligence and investigation. B) Support to the Implementation of the CNECC. Support will be given to improve the selection and evaluation of the police, beginning with the implementation of a strategic plan that will allow the definition of actions to improve public confidence. Component 2: Diagnosis and Strategic Planning for the Rehabilitation Model of the Islas Marías Colony. Support will be given to the Federal Penitentiary System in the assessment of the penitentiary system and the strengthening of the Islas Marías Colony to improve the social reinsertion model for colonists. The Colony applies a true rehabilitation and social reinsertion model, that allows the offenders living in the island to work in productive activities and to live in homes with their families. Component 3: Support for the Strategic Planning of Comprehensive Violence Prevention Programs and Implementation of a Pilot Project. Support will be given to implement comprehensive prevention programs with community participation. Component 4: Implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation System. Support will be given to the design and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation system to evaluate the implementation and impact of the Government's EIPDCD. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1037 The purpose of this operation is to support Colombia in the preparation, design and execution of a neighborhood upgrading program (NUP). CO-T1037 Poverty Alleviation with a Geographic Focus The purpose of this operation is to support Colombia in the preparation, design and execution of a neighborhood upgrading program (NUP). Technical Cooperation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 11-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1020 The objective is to contribute to the management process by result procedure of the Public Federal Administration (APF), strengthening implementation of a Budgeting System Based on Results, in the framework of the Integral Process of PRogramming and Budgeting System (PIPP) in use since 2004. This technical operation stems for the interest of the Government of Mexico to obtain non-reimbursable funds from the account "B" of PRODEV, to implement a Budgeting System Based on Results. The proposed operation meets the elegibility criteria of PRODEV. ME-T1020 Implementation of a Results-Based Budgeting System The objective is to contribute to the management process by result procedure of the Public Federal Administration (APF), strengthening implementation of a Budgeting System Based on Results, in the framework of the Integral Process of PRogramming and Budgeting System (PIPP) in use since 2004. This technical operation stems for the interest of the Government of Mexico to obtain non-reimbursable funds from the account "B" of PRODEV, to implement a Budgeting System Based on Results. The proposed operation meets the elegibility criteria of PRODEV. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1017 The program¿s objective is to improve opportunities for access, retention, and completion of quality BE, especially for the most vulnerable segments of the population. Its specific objectives are to: (i) reduce the existing disparity in BE between different income groups and between rural and urban areas; (ii) increase BE coverage in urban-fringe, rural, and indigenous schools; (iii) reduce the number of over-age students and increase graduation rates in rural and urban BE schools serving poor populations; (iv) improve BE students¿ level of learning and academic achievement; (v) provide institutional strengthening to the MEC; and (vi) consolidate the process of coordination among parents, communities, and teachers in BE school management. PR-L1017 Escuela Viva Program II The program¿s objective is to improve opportunities for access, retention, and completion of quality BE, especially for the most vulnerable segments of the population. Its specific objectives are to: (i) reduce the existing disparity in BE between different income groups and between rural and urban areas; (ii) increase BE coverage in urban-fringe, rural, and indigenous schools; (iii) reduce the number of over-age students and increase graduation rates in rural and urban BE schools serving poor populations; (iv) improve BE students¿ level of learning and academic achievement; (v) provide institutional strengthening to the MEC; and (vi) consolidate the process of coordination among parents, communities, and teachers in BE school management. Loan Operation Paraguay EDUCATION 11-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1007 The objective of this project is to identify common features of the budget process in ten Latin American countries and to generate a unique framework of analysis from the experience gathered from the previous initiatives. RG-X1007 Political Economy Analysis of the Budget Process in Latin America The objective of this project is to identify common features of the budget process in ten Latin American countries and to generate a unique framework of analysis from the experience gathered from the previous initiatives. Technical Cooperation Regional 10-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1174 To improve housing conditions and net income of poor population in the finance of microenterprenerus of housing of quality in the central region of Ecuador. EC-L1174 Housing Financing for Low-income Population To improve housing conditions and net income of poor population in the finance of microenterprenerus of housing of quality in the central region of Ecuador. Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-S1008 To improve housing conditions and net income of poor population in the finance of microenterprenerus of housing of quality in the central region of Ecuador. EC-S1008 Housing Financing for Low-income Population To improve housing conditions and net income of poor population in the finance of microenterprenerus of housing of quality in the central region of Ecuador. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1071 This TC will finance the procurement of consulting services for the preparation of the technical, economic, financial designs of environmental studies of the Tourist Corridor Progreso-Tela HO-T1071 Environmental Studies and Design of the Corridor El Progreso - Tela This TC will finance the procurement of consulting services for the preparation of the technical, economic, financial designs of environmental studies of the Tourist Corridor Progreso-Tela Technical Cooperation Honduras TRANSPORT 09-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1028 The objective of this operation is to support the General Directorate of Initial and Basic Education in the elaboration of technical documents and the implementation of basic actions needed to guarantee a successful launching of the Program Escuela Viva II (PR-L1017) and the achievement of the goals set up as conditions for the different disbursements agreed in the loan contract. PR-L1028 PEF:PR-L1017 Escuela Viva Program II The objective of this operation is to support the General Directorate of Initial and Basic Education in the elaboration of technical documents and the implementation of basic actions needed to guarantee a successful launching of the Program Escuela Viva II (PR-L1017) and the achievement of the goals set up as conditions for the different disbursements agreed in the loan contract. Loan Operation Paraguay EDUCATION 06-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1078 The proposed operation aims at contributing to the national debate on citizen security from a human rights approach. The latter would occur by means of designing and implementing social audit mechanisms of justice administration, and through training of the main public entities delivery justice in criminal investigation, attention to victims and gender conflict resolution. Those initiatives would be based on the systematic analysis and dissemination of the cases in IDHUCA's database -- IDHUCA being the organization requesting the operation. ES-T1078 Contributions to Citizen Security from a Human Rights Standpoint The proposed operation aims at contributing to the national debate on citizen security from a human rights approach. The latter would occur by means of designing and implementing social audit mechanisms of justice administration, and through training of the main public entities delivery justice in criminal investigation, attention to victims and gender conflict resolution. Those initiatives would be based on the systematic analysis and dissemination of the cases in IDHUCA's database -- IDHUCA being the organization requesting the operation. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1083 Improve the knowledge of El Salvador (DGEA/MAG) on the functioning of Information and Intelligence Market Systems in Columbia an Mexico. ES-T1083 Exchange of Experiences of Market Intelligence Systems Improve the knowledge of El Salvador (DGEA/MAG) on the functioning of Information and Intelligence Market Systems in Columbia an Mexico. Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 03-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1320 The Conference's general objective is the dissemination of CSR practices in Latin America and The Caribbean. The specific objective are to: (i) to create a common ground to share and exchange experiences in the implementation of socially responsible practices from several standpoints such as the private sector, governments and civil society; (ii) to present successful cases of CSR practices; (iii) to promote and facilitate discussion regarding the CSR issues concerning the private sector in the Region. RG-T1320 V Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility The Conference's general objective is the dissemination of CSR practices in Latin America and The Caribbean. The specific objective are to: (i) to create a common ground to share and exchange experiences in the implementation of socially responsible practices from several standpoints such as the private sector, governments and civil society; (ii) to present successful cases of CSR practices; (iii) to promote and facilitate discussion regarding the CSR issues concerning the private sector in the Region. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1088 Promote the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in businesses inLatin America and the Caribbean. Co-financing related to ATN/SF-10472-RG RS-X1088 V Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility Promote the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in businesses inLatin America and the Caribbean. Co-financing related to ATN/SF-10472-RG Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Jul-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1068 A recently published social demographic study of the Disabled People in Guatemala, recommends to promote their participation with a change of attitude: from a assistance approach to a more inclusive one, in which people are encouraged to actively pursue their own development. One of the mayor problems in meeting this goal is the lack of access of this group to the labor market. This project would support the government social inclusion policy, specifically a pilot project for labor insertion. GU-T1068 Supporting the Labor Market for Disabled People A recently published social demographic study of the Disabled People in Guatemala, recommends to promote their participation with a change of attitude: from a assistance approach to a more inclusive one, in which people are encouraged to actively pursue their own development. One of the mayor problems in meeting this goal is the lack of access of this group to the labor market. This project would support the government social inclusion policy, specifically a pilot project for labor insertion. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1059 The objective of the project is to investigate and analyze the relationship between collective remittances and social services provision in terms of the contribution to the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of social service provision in Haiti. The Project will provide information to the Government of Haiti and the IDB, specifically as well as the international community, generally on levels of financing of social services through collective remittances and on the policy options concerning the continued and strengthened provision of education and health services financing of this nature. HA-T1059 Collective Remittances and Social Service Provision in Haiti The objective of the project is to investigate and analyze the relationship between collective remittances and social services provision in terms of the contribution to the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of social service provision in Haiti. The Project will provide information to the Government of Haiti and the IDB, specifically as well as the international community, generally on levels of financing of social services through collective remittances and on the policy options concerning the continued and strengthened provision of education and health services financing of this nature. Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1286 The main objective of the project is to support governments in the LAC region to increase the availability of country level information and data on the scope of human trafficking. RG-T1286 A Regional Study on the Scope of Human Trafficking The main objective of the project is to support governments in the LAC region to increase the availability of country level information and data on the scope of human trafficking. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Jun-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1368 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to enhance the capacity of indigenous peoples to generate, manage, and utilize economic resources for development with identity while promoting socio-culturally viable bridges between traditional and market economies. Specifically, the technical cooperation aims to: 1. Identify constraints and alternative models applied by indigenous entrepreneurs in the region to manage resources generated by productive activities and maximize the socio-cultural and economic positive impacts of these activities, prevent internal conflicts and other negative impacts, and bridge traditional economies with market opportunities. 2. Identify priority capacity building needs for Bank operations to enhance indigenous peoples economic governance capacity within entrepreneurial development projects and larger private sector programs, and thus the viability, sustainability and impact of these programs. 3. Contribute to the dialogue and knowledge base among indigenous peoples, academic institutions, civil society, governments and development institutions related to indigenous peoples economic governance in the private sector. 4. Design new mechanisms for enhanced indigenous economic governance that respond to the needs identified and the nature of Bank-financed projects. RS-T1368 Indigenous Peoples and Economic Governance in Latin America The general objective of this technical cooperation is to enhance the capacity of indigenous peoples to generate, manage, and utilize economic resources for development with identity while promoting socio-culturally viable bridges between traditional and market economies. Specifically, the technical cooperation aims to: 1. Identify constraints and alternative models applied by indigenous entrepreneurs in the region to manage resources generated by productive activities and maximize the socio-cultural and economic positive impacts of these activities, prevent internal conflicts and other negative impacts, and bridge traditional economies with market opportunities. 2. Identify priority capacity building needs for Bank operations to enhance indigenous peoples economic governance capacity within entrepreneurial development projects and larger private sector programs, and thus the viability, sustainability and impact of these programs. 3. Contribute to the dialogue and knowledge base among indigenous peoples, academic institutions, civil society, governments and development institutions related to indigenous peoples economic governance in the private sector. 4. Design new mechanisms for enhanced indigenous economic governance that respond to the needs identified and the nature of Bank-financed projects. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1071 The Project objective is to strengthen the productive capacities of families in the poorest municipalities of El Salvador within the Red Solidaria through an integrated intervention in support of local production. It aims at contributing to a better food security for those families, and gradually enable them to incur into the local economy constituting an exit or graduation strategy from the assistance of the Program. ES-T1071 Strengthening Productive Capabilities in Communities of Red Solidaria The Project objective is to strengthen the productive capacities of families in the poorest municipalities of El Salvador within the Red Solidaria through an integrated intervention in support of local production. It aims at contributing to a better food security for those families, and gradually enable them to incur into the local economy constituting an exit or graduation strategy from the assistance of the Program. Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 28-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1077 EN ES-T1077 Sugar cane ethanol plant prefeasibility study EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENERGY 28-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1066 To improve the communication of the indigenous peoples to increase their participation and thereby benefits they receive from development projects in their communities. GU-T1066 Strengthening the Communication by Indigenous Peoples To improve the communication of the indigenous peoples to increase their participation and thereby benefits they receive from development projects in their communities. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1070 This operation is coherent with the Bank's Strategy with Guatemala 2004-2007, which includes among it's areas of action: (i) to reduce poverty; (i) to improve the conditions for efficient production and to incorporate sectors excluded from the production process; and (ii) to improve human capital with equality. GU-T1070 Supporting the Incubation of Productive Projects This operation is coherent with the Bank's Strategy with Guatemala 2004-2007, which includes among it's areas of action: (i) to reduce poverty; (i) to improve the conditions for efficient production and to incorporate sectors excluded from the production process; and (ii) to improve human capital with equality. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1072 EN GU-T1072 Support for the Transition of the Government EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1363 (i) to identify three projects of territorial development with innovation contents and to analyze the possible sources of interinstitutional collaboration to carry them out; and (ii) to support the reflection around the experience of the projects, with particular reference to the aspects of the public-private collaboration and the mechanisms for its accomplishment. These subjects will have to be related to the establishment and promotion of regional systems of innovation. RS-T1363 Regional Innovation Systems (i) to identify three projects of territorial development with innovation contents and to analyze the possible sources of interinstitutional collaboration to carry them out; and (ii) to support the reflection around the experience of the projects, with particular reference to the aspects of the public-private collaboration and the mechanisms for its accomplishment. These subjects will have to be related to the establishment and promotion of regional systems of innovation. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1449 The general objective of the project is to provide persons with disabilities improved work opportunities. The purpose of the project is to support the expansion of vocational training services to persons with disabilities through a licensing model and the creation of an integrated service line for persons with disabilities. BR-L1449 Expanding Services for Disabled Workers through Alternative Business Models The general objective of the project is to provide persons with disabilities improved work opportunities. The purpose of the project is to support the expansion of vocational training services to persons with disabilities through a licensing model and the creation of an integrated service line for persons with disabilities. Loan Operation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1043 The general objective of the project is to provide persons with disabilities improved work opportunities. The purpose of the project is to support the expansion of vocational training services to persons with disabilities through a licensing model and the creation of an integrated service line for persons with disabilities. BR-M1043 Expanding Services for Disabled Workers through Alternative Business Models The general objective of the project is to provide persons with disabilities improved work opportunities. The purpose of the project is to support the expansion of vocational training services to persons with disabilities through a licensing model and the creation of an integrated service line for persons with disabilities. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1016 The objective is to promote female participation in dynamic entrepreneurhip. The purpose is to increase the amount of dynamic femal businesses in Chile. CH-M1016 Promoting Women in Business The objective is to promote female participation in dynamic entrepreneurhip. The purpose is to increase the amount of dynamic femal businesses in Chile. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1027 Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Colombia. CO-M1027 Creation New Microfinance Institutions to Increase Access to Microentrepreneurs Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Colombia. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-Q0002 Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Colombia. CO-Q0002 Creation New Microfinance Institutions to Increase Access to Microentrepreneurs Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Colombia. Equity Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1016 The main objective of the project is to accelerate the access to credit for micro and small entrepreneurs in Dominican Republic through the creation of a specialized financing institution in microfinance. DR-M1016 Creation New Microfinance Institutions to Increase Access to Microentrepreneurs The main objective of the project is to accelerate the access to credit for micro and small entrepreneurs in Dominican Republic through the creation of a specialized financing institution in microfinance. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-Q0001 The main objective of the project is to accelerate the access to credit for micro and small entrepreneurs in Dominican Republic through the creation of a specialized financing institution in microfinance. DR-Q0001 Creation New Microfinance Institutions to Increase Access to Microentrepreneurs The main objective of the project is to accelerate the access to credit for micro and small entrepreneurs in Dominican Republic through the creation of a specialized financing institution in microfinance. Equity Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1106 N/A ES-L1106 Expanding Community Credit & Local Capacities to Rural Communities Organizations N/A Loan Operation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1014 EN ES-S1014 Expanding Community Credit & Local Capacities to Rural Communities Organizations EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1064 The long-term objective is to support and promote micro entrepreneurship in Haiti. The short-term objective is to strengthen and create Yéle's institutional capacity to execute development projects and undertake systematic feasibility and market analysis for the setup and running of profitable and sustainable micro enterprises in the slums of Port au Prince. HA-T1064 Promoting Micro Entrepreneurship through Institutional Capacity Strengthening The long-term objective is to support and promote micro entrepreneurship in Haiti. The short-term objective is to strengthen and create Yéle's institutional capacity to execute development projects and undertake systematic feasibility and market analysis for the setup and running of profitable and sustainable micro enterprises in the slums of Port au Prince. Technical Cooperation Haiti PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-X1005 The program seeks to spur economic recovery and to improve the quality of life for the population through the rehabilitation of basic economic infrastructure in geographic areas with high economic potential, such that the public goods and services supported by infrastructure can be restored and incorporated into the investment horizon of the private sector, thus ensuring the availability of this infrastructure on a continuous basis. HA-X1005 Additional Cofinancing for Rehabilitation Basic Economic Infrastructure Program The program seeks to spur economic recovery and to improve the quality of life for the population through the rehabilitation of basic economic infrastructure in geographic areas with high economic potential, such that the public goods and services supported by infrastructure can be restored and incorporated into the investment horizon of the private sector, thus ensuring the availability of this infrastructure on a continuous basis. Technical Cooperation Haiti FINANCIAL MARKETS 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1013 Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Honduras. HO-M1013 Creation New Microfinance Institutions to Increase Access to Microentrepreneurs Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Honduras. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-Q0001 Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Honduras. HO-Q0001 Creation New Microfinance Institutions to Increase Access to Microentrepreneurs Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Honduras. Equity Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1033 Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Mexico. ME-M1033 Creation New Microfinance Institutions to Increase Access to Microentrepreneurs Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Mexico. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-Q0003 Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Mexico. ME-Q0003 Creation New Microfinance Institutions to Increase Access to Microentrepreneurs Increase the financial services to the micro and small enterpise sector in Latin America through the creation of these specialized banks in microfinance in Mexico. Equity Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1015 EN NI-L1015 National Transmission Strengthenings for Integration SIEPAC EN Loan Operation Nicaragua ENERGY 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1024 EN PE-L1024 Water Resources Reform Program I EN Loan Operation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1036 Risk Administration in the Peruvian Financial System. PE-M1036 Strengthening of Risk Management in the Peruvian Financial System Risk Administration in the Peruvian Financial System. Technical Cooperation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1039 The project's objective is to promote local economic and business development in the communities located in the protected natural areas and buffer zones, generating economic opportunities for groups with productive capacity and potential for linkages with value chains. The specific objective is the creation of a replicable mechanism for promoting productive value chains in protected natural areas, based on sustainable natural resource management. PE-M1039 Sustainable Productive Chains in Protected Natural Areas The project's objective is to promote local economic and business development in the communities located in the protected natural areas and buffer zones, generating economic opportunities for groups with productive capacity and potential for linkages with value chains. The specific objective is the creation of a replicable mechanism for promoting productive value chains in protected natural areas, based on sustainable natural resource management. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1017 EN PN-L1017 Sumplementary Financing Prog. Sust. Dev. Darien EN Loan Operation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0157 The main objective of this program is the strengthening of the rule of law through the definition, introduction and follow up of institutional and legal reforms in the justice system, the improvement of performance and service to the users, and citizens participation in the legal process. Specific objectives for the Judiciary and the office of the Prosecutor will be to strengthen the rule of law, safeguarding judicial security. Specific objective for the office of the Solicitor General will be to improve the management and operational sides of the judiciary, guaranteeing governance, the credibility of public institutions, and judicial security, in accordance with the legal framework and the Constitution. PN0157 Improving Justice Adminstration II - Stage The main objective of this program is the strengthening of the rule of law through the definition, introduction and follow up of institutional and legal reforms in the justice system, the improvement of performance and service to the users, and citizens participation in the legal process. Specific objectives for the Judiciary and the office of the Prosecutor will be to strengthen the rule of law, safeguarding judicial security. Specific objective for the office of the Solicitor General will be to improve the management and operational sides of the judiciary, guaranteeing governance, the credibility of public institutions, and judicial security, in accordance with the legal framework and the Constitution. Loan Operation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1011 The main objective of the project is to favor the creation of formal enterprises with a high potential for growth which will prove to society about their viability and economic impact. PR-M1011 Program to Support Businesses with a High Growth Potential The main objective of the project is to favor the creation of formal enterprises with a high potential for growth which will prove to society about their viability and economic impact. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-Q0001 The main objective of the project is to favor the creation of formal enterprises with a high potential for growth which will prove to society about their viability and economic impact. PR-Q0001 Program to Support Businesses with a High Growth Potential The main objective of the project is to favor the creation of formal enterprises with a high potential for growth which will prove to society about their viability and economic impact. Equity Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1281 EN RG-T1281 Strengthening of the Fiscal Administration related to Foreign Investment EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1010 The Microfinance Support to Productive Development Program seeks to improve the opportunities and living conditions of the objective population. Specifically, it seeks to develop microfinance activities and services, and attain a greater and more efficient access to financial services that allows the exploration of sustainable means for the insertion in the economic circuit of a population group in poverty conditions. The Program also seeks the consolidation of the micro and small enterprises in their economy-activating role. UR-L1010 Microfinance Support to Productive Development The Microfinance Support to Productive Development Program seeks to improve the opportunities and living conditions of the objective population. Specifically, it seeks to develop microfinance activities and services, and attain a greater and more efficient access to financial services that allows the exploration of sustainable means for the insertion in the economic circuit of a population group in poverty conditions. The Program also seeks the consolidation of the micro and small enterprises in their economy-activating role. Loan Operation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1009 The main objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the development of a policy note on Indigenous Peoples in Belize that will strategically support the preparation of the IDB Policy Dialogue Paper (PDP) Country Strategy (CS) with Belize BL-T1009 Development of a Policy Note on Indigenous Peoples in Belize The main objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the development of a policy note on Indigenous Peoples in Belize that will strategically support the preparation of the IDB Policy Dialogue Paper (PDP) Country Strategy (CS) with Belize Technical Cooperation Belize SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1077 Improve the port of Santo Tomas de Catilla's tourism atractions by developing a tourism circuit related to its historical heritage. GU-T1077 Tourism Development in Santo Tomás de Castilla Improve the port of Santo Tomas de Catilla's tourism atractions by developing a tourism circuit related to its historical heritage. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 26-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1056 The final objective of this TC is to support The GoP in its efforts to implement an effective and efficient social protection system. The purpose is to make and diseminate an analytic study to allow the better understanding of the causes of the reduced levels of social protection in Peru. PE-T1056 Expansion of Social Protection Coverage in Peru The final objective of this TC is to support The GoP in its efforts to implement an effective and efficient social protection system. The purpose is to make and diseminate an analytic study to allow the better understanding of the causes of the reduced levels of social protection in Peru. Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1362 The objective of this technical cooperation is the support of a Innovation Summit for Sustainable Development to take place in Brazil based on lessons learned and best practices of from the experiences of innovative countries in the Americas such as Brazil, the US, Korea and other countries' experiences in innovation initiatives and capacity building to be presented, discussed and disseminated at the Innovation Summit. RS-T1362 Support to US-Brazil Innovation Summit for Sustainable Development The objective of this technical cooperation is the support of a Innovation Summit for Sustainable Development to take place in Brazil based on lessons learned and best practices of from the experiences of innovative countries in the Americas such as Brazil, the US, Korea and other countries' experiences in innovation initiatives and capacity building to be presented, discussed and disseminated at the Innovation Summit. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 25-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1065 This technical cooperation aims to support the ABC in the preparation phase of the Pilot Program for Road Maintenance (BO-L1015), through the funding of necessary studies to comply with requirements of technical, economic and socio-environmental feasibility necessary to approve the loan operation. BO-T1065 Maintenance by Standards Pilot Program Support This technical cooperation aims to support the ABC in the preparation phase of the Pilot Program for Road Maintenance (BO-L1015), through the funding of necessary studies to comply with requirements of technical, economic and socio-environmental feasibility necessary to approve the loan operation. Technical Cooperation Bolivia TRANSPORT 21-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1047 The objective of the project is to make studies of countries and studies specialized by thematic area to analyze possible lessons that can be derived from the processes of accelerated development experimented by compatible countries to Chile in size terms, integration in the world-wide economy and intensity in natural resources, as they are Korea, Finland y Norway. CH-T1047 Factors that Contributed to the Development of Korea, Finland, Norway and Israel The objective of the project is to make studies of countries and studies specialized by thematic area to analyze possible lessons that can be derived from the processes of accelerated development experimented by compatible countries to Chile in size terms, integration in the world-wide economy and intensity in natural resources, as they are Korea, Finland y Norway. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1048 The objective of the project is to make studies of countries and studies specialized by thematic area to analyze possible lessons that can be derived from the processes of accelerated development experimented by compatible countries to Chile in size terms, integration in the world-wide economy and intensity in natural resources, as they are Spain, Portugal and Ireland. CH-T1048 Factors that Contributed to the Development of Spain, Portugal and Ireland The objective of the project is to make studies of countries and studies specialized by thematic area to analyze possible lessons that can be derived from the processes of accelerated development experimented by compatible countries to Chile in size terms, integration in the world-wide economy and intensity in natural resources, as they are Spain, Portugal and Ireland. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1049 The objective of the project is to spread the accumulated knowledge through the studies ordered by the I.A.D.B. altogether with the Ministry of Outer Relations of way so to generate a national debate and international surroundings to the possible strategies of socioeconomic development to follow by Chile and the corresponding foreign policy. CH-T1049 Dissemination of International Best Practices on Socioeconomic Development The objective of the project is to spread the accumulated knowledge through the studies ordered by the I.A.D.B. altogether with the Ministry of Outer Relations of way so to generate a national debate and international surroundings to the possible strategies of socioeconomic development to follow by Chile and the corresponding foreign policy. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1050 The objective of the project is to make studies of countries and studies specialized by thematic area to analyze possible lessons that can be derived from the processes of accelerated development experimented by compatible countries to Chile in size terms, integration in the world-wide economy and intensity in natural resources, as they are Australia and New Zelanda. CH-T1050 Analysis of Development Factors of Australia and New Zeland The objective of the project is to make studies of countries and studies specialized by thematic area to analyze possible lessons that can be derived from the processes of accelerated development experimented by compatible countries to Chile in size terms, integration in the world-wide economy and intensity in natural resources, as they are Australia and New Zelanda. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1030 The main objective of this TC is to undertake preparatory activities for both Bank's investment operations required to assess ICE's long-term financial sustainability and corporate governance practices, legal analysis of implications of both operations, and technical feasibility studies. CR-T1030 Strengthening of ICE and other Technical Studies The main objective of this TC is to undertake preparatory activities for both Bank's investment operations required to assess ICE's long-term financial sustainability and corporate governance practices, legal analysis of implications of both operations, and technical feasibility studies. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENERGY 21-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1010 The purpose of this operation is to support Banrural, the most important bank in Guatemala for rural areas, to extend the tenor of its funding to support an increase in rural based lending, particularly low income housing. GU-L1010 Loan Mechanism Banco de Desarrollo Rural S.A. The purpose of this operation is to support Banrural, the most important bank in Guatemala for rural areas, to extend the tenor of its funding to support an increase in rural based lending, particularly low income housing. Loan Operation Guatemala FINANCIAL MARKETS 20-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1094 The general objective of the program for the implementation of the IIRSA project "Exports through postal services for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises" is to contribute to the participation of Latin America MSMEs in regional and international markets. To accomplish this general objective, the program will pursue the implementation of a new simplified export system through the public postal service and stimulate the implementation of the project in the rest of the IIRSA member countries. RG-M1094 Pilot Implementation of a Simplified Postal Export System The general objective of the program for the implementation of the IIRSA project "Exports through postal services for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises" is to contribute to the participation of Latin America MSMEs in regional and international markets. To accomplish this general objective, the program will pursue the implementation of a new simplified export system through the public postal service and stimulate the implementation of the project in the rest of the IIRSA member countries. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1103 The partnership's objective is to provide market linkages for tourism enterprises that implement best management practices. The overall purpose of this partnership is to foster improved livelihoods for communities and individuals through sustainable tourism development. The project will be divided into three major components. Each component is described below with its corresponding activities and expected outputs. A log-frame will be furnished upon request. RG-M1103 International Partnership to Market Sustainable Tourism Services The partnership's objective is to provide market linkages for tourism enterprises that implement best management practices. The overall purpose of this partnership is to foster improved livelihoods for communities and individuals through sustainable tourism development. The project will be divided into three major components. Each component is described below with its corresponding activities and expected outputs. A log-frame will be furnished upon request. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 20-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1022 EN UR-M1022 Enhancing the Strategic and Business Management of Cooperatives in Uruguay EN Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1012 EN CH-M1012 Enhancing Civil Society Organization Accountability EN Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1349 Private Sector Department needs to be provided technical assistance related to financing in the processing of private sector operations. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is in the financial field. RS-T1349 Support for Consultancy Services for Project Financing Private Sector Department needs to be provided technical assistance related to financing in the processing of private sector operations. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is in the financial field. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1298 The main objective of the program is to encourage the mobility of judges, students, professors and researchers, in the areas of law and legal practice, in the MERCOSUR countries. RG-T1298 Mobility Program for Law Students, Attorneys and Judges in the MERCOSUR The main objective of the program is to encourage the mobility of judges, students, professors and researchers, in the areas of law and legal practice, in the MERCOSUR countries. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1309 EN RG-T1309 Citizenship Culture Promotion for the Improvement of Security EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1057 The specific objectives of this Technical Cooperation: are (i) to prepare a technical study that determines how to water infrastructure will be developed to reduce the consumption of water in the PTA plant; (ii) to prepare a technical study that determines how the energy infrastructure will be built to recycle sludge and convert methane gas into energy, promoting energy efficiencies in the PTA plant. BR-T1057 Water Treatment & Energy Infrastructure for Petroquímica Suape The specific objectives of this Technical Cooperation: are (i) to prepare a technical study that determines how to water infrastructure will be developed to reduce the consumption of water in the PTA plant; (ii) to prepare a technical study that determines how the energy infrastructure will be built to recycle sludge and convert methane gas into energy, promoting energy efficiencies in the PTA plant. Technical Cooperation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 14-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1030 To develop a comprehensive master plan for the next steps of the development of Monterrey International City of Knowledge, in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The long term goal of the program is to accelerate Nuevo Leon's GDP growth through bolstering a knowledge-based economy. The purpose of the project is to prepare and secure consensus for a Master Plan for Phase II of the MICK. The Master Plan will serve as a roadmap for a five to eight year planning horizon, from 2008 to 2015. It will be detailed enough to identify, sequence and pace key activities to achieve the project's vision. ME-T1030 Monterrey International City of Knowledge-Master Plan II To develop a comprehensive master plan for the next steps of the development of Monterrey International City of Knowledge, in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The long term goal of the program is to accelerate Nuevo Leon's GDP growth through bolstering a knowledge-based economy. The purpose of the project is to prepare and secure consensus for a Master Plan for Phase II of the MICK. The Master Plan will serve as a roadmap for a five to eight year planning horizon, from 2008 to 2015. It will be detailed enough to identify, sequence and pace key activities to achieve the project's vision. Technical Cooperation Mexico SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 14-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1133 To increase the income of small producers and microenterprises in the quinoa, camelid, and tourist servicces chain of the Souththern Altiplano in the Oruro and Potosí departments. BO-L1133 Integrated Business Services for Small Producers To increase the income of small producers and microenterprises in the quinoa, camelid, and tourist servicces chain of the Souththern Altiplano in the Oruro and Potosí departments. Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-S1005 To increase the income of small producers and microenterprises in the quinoa, camelid, and tourist servicces chain of the Souththern Altiplano in the Oruro and Potosí departments. BO-S1005 Integrated Business Services for Small Producers To increase the income of small producers and microenterprises in the quinoa, camelid, and tourist servicces chain of the Souththern Altiplano in the Oruro and Potosí departments. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1073 The proposed transaction would provide Banco Industrial e Comercial S.A. (Bicbanco) with a $100.0 million A/B Loan from the IDB. The B Loan would be participated to international lenders. BR-L1073 Banco Industrial e Comercial S.A. (Bicbanco) A/B Loan The proposed transaction would provide Banco Industrial e Comercial S.A. (Bicbanco) with a $100.0 million A/B Loan from the IDB. The B Loan would be participated to international lenders. Loan Operation Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 13-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1049 1) Strengthening of the recently introduce "How are we doing?" initiatives in Medellín, Cali and Cartagena. 2) Reinforcemente of the "Bogotá, how are we doing?" initiative through the implementation of EXQUIS, as a monitoring and data base management system. 3) Defining a strategy to integrate a "How are we doing" initiatives national web. CO-T1049 Strengthening "How are we doing throughout Colombia" 1) Strengthening of the recently introduce "How are we doing?" initiatives in Medellín, Cali and Cartagena. 2) Reinforcemente of the "Bogotá, how are we doing?" initiative through the implementation of EXQUIS, as a monitoring and data base management system. 3) Defining a strategy to integrate a "How are we doing" initiatives national web. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1172 ELHB serves about 2.000 poor women with microcredit and human development, using Grameen Bank methdology. 60% of them earn a living from small farming and agriculture. With ELHBG, they are learning and implementing organic tecnolgies, investing in new animals, and selling in collaboration, which is allowing them to increase their income and improve their well being. The project will expand this services in the rural areas surrounding Loja where there are not many microfinance institutions in operation. EC-L1172 Ecological Farming, Marketing and Partnerships among Women in Rural Areas ELHB serves about 2.000 poor women with microcredit and human development, using Grameen Bank methdology. 60% of them earn a living from small farming and agriculture. With ELHBG, they are learning and implementing organic tecnolgies, investing in new animals, and selling in collaboration, which is allowing them to increase their income and improve their well being. The project will expand this services in the rural areas surrounding Loja where there are not many microfinance institutions in operation. Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-S1006 ELHB serves about 2.000 poor women with microcredit and human development, using Grameen Bank methdology. 60% of them earn a living from small farming and agriculture. With ELHBG, they are learning and implementing organic tecnolgies, investing in new animals, and selling in collaboration, which is allowing them to increase their income and improve their well being. The project will expand this services in the rural areas surrounding Loja where there are not many microfinance institutions in operation. EC-S1006 Ecological Farming, Marketing and Partnerships among Women in Rural Areas ELHB serves about 2.000 poor women with microcredit and human development, using Grameen Bank methdology. 60% of them earn a living from small farming and agriculture. With ELHBG, they are learning and implementing organic tecnolgies, investing in new animals, and selling in collaboration, which is allowing them to increase their income and improve their well being. The project will expand this services in the rural areas surrounding Loja where there are not many microfinance institutions in operation. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1113 To help improve the socioeconomic conditions of the community of Nuevo Horizonte, with the purpose to solidify the entrepreneurial productive activity of the cooperative and to encourage the microenterprise initiatives of its members. GU-L1113 Development of the Entrepreneurial Capacity of the Nuevo Horizonte Community To help improve the socioeconomic conditions of the community of Nuevo Horizonte, with the purpose to solidify the entrepreneurial productive activity of the cooperative and to encourage the microenterprise initiatives of its members. Loan Operation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-S1009 To help improve the socioeconomic conditions of the community of Nuevo Horizonte, with the purpose to solidify the entrepreneurial productive activity of the cooperative and to encourage the microenterprise initiatives of its members. GU-S1009 Development of the Entrepreneurial Capacity of the Nuevo Horizonte Community To help improve the socioeconomic conditions of the community of Nuevo Horizonte, with the purpose to solidify the entrepreneurial productive activity of the cooperative and to encourage the microenterprise initiatives of its members. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1287 EN RG-T1287 Statistical Information on Science, Technology and Innovation EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 12-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-T1007 The program is engaged in contributing to the improvement of the standard of living of disabled people an/or their relatives, located in the Municipalities of Sucre and Libertador, in the city of Caracas, helping them develop their skills so that they can incorporate themselves into the labor market by receiving technical and labor training. VE-T1007 "Trabajando sobre Ruedas" Program The program is engaged in contributing to the improvement of the standard of living of disabled people an/or their relatives, located in the Municipalities of Sucre and Libertador, in the city of Caracas, helping them develop their skills so that they can incorporate themselves into the labor market by receiving technical and labor training. Technical Cooperation Venezuela SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-X1010 This operation goal is to support the implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation System that allows for results and impact identification and monitoring for the Red Solidaria and PRAF programs in the beneficiary population. HO-X1010 Harmonizing of Investments of PRAF and Red Solidaria This operation goal is to support the implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation System that allows for results and impact identification and monitoring for the Red Solidaria and PRAF programs in the beneficiary population. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1367 The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to SDS/GED and to the Inter-Departmental Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Gender Mainstreaming Fund to support the execution of the activities financed by the Fund. RS-T1367 Gender Mainstreaming Fund Coordination III The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to SDS/GED and to the Inter-Departmental Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Gender Mainstreaming Fund to support the execution of the activities financed by the Fund. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1025 The objective of the program is to provide infrastructure and improve the local capacity to provide GIRSU services in national parks and surrounding municipalities, as well as in other touristic municipalities that lay outside of the provincial solid waste collection network. AR-L1025 Solid Waste Management Program for Touristic Municipalities The objective of the program is to provide infrastructure and improve the local capacity to provide GIRSU services in national parks and surrounding municipalities, as well as in other touristic municipalities that lay outside of the provincial solid waste collection network. Loan Operation Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 06-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1054 3.1 The project's general objective is to improve the life quality of poor and vulnerable populations in the regions of Araracuara, Ensenada de Utría, la Macarena y Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, through the establishment of productive activities based on eco-tourism. Its specific objective is to implement a supply and demand generation plan around etno and eco tourism services in the selected areas, articulating the results of such process to the policies of illegal crops substitution, alternative development and violence appeasement. CO-T1054 Ecotourism as a Development Alternative 3.1 The project's general objective is to improve the life quality of poor and vulnerable populations in the regions of Araracuara, Ensenada de Utría, la Macarena y Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, through the establishment of productive activities based on eco-tourism. Its specific objective is to implement a supply and demand generation plan around etno and eco tourism services in the selected areas, articulating the results of such process to the policies of illegal crops substitution, alternative development and violence appeasement. Technical Cooperation Colombia SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 06-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1013 To diversify incomes sources that improve the quality of life for families in the communities of San Juan del Gozo, through the development of an ecotourism enterprise initiative that will allow them to re-direct their productive activity, taking advantage of the tourist potential of Jiquilisco's bay in harmony with the environment. ES-S1013 Enterprise Development through Ecotourism in Jiquilisco's Bay To diversify incomes sources that improve the quality of life for families in the communities of San Juan del Gozo, through the development of an ecotourism enterprise initiative that will allow them to re-direct their productive activity, taking advantage of the tourist potential of Jiquilisco's bay in harmony with the environment. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1007 EN PN-L1007 Social Protection Phase I EN Loan Operation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1354 The objective of this technical cooperation project (TC) is to finance the technical advice and coordination at the regional level required to meet the objectives of the Sida-IDB Partnership under the new modalities agreed upon between the IDB and Sida. RS-T1354 Coordination of the Sida-IDB Partnership Program in Central America The objective of this technical cooperation project (TC) is to finance the technical advice and coordination at the regional level required to meet the objectives of the Sida-IDB Partnership under the new modalities agreed upon between the IDB and Sida. Technical Cooperation Regional 06-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-L1017 The main objective is to contribute to the consolidation of the development and social integration of Venezuela by the musical formation as instrument for generating human capital, capacities, values, and coexistence personal atitudes in boys, girls and youngers participating in the Orquestras and Chorus System. VE-L1017 Support to the Action Social Center of Music Prog. Phase II The main objective is to contribute to the consolidation of the development and social integration of Venezuela by the musical formation as instrument for generating human capital, capacities, values, and coexistence personal atitudes in boys, girls and youngers participating in the Orquestras and Chorus System. Loan Operation Venezuela SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1044 The facility will provide the necessary resources required to approve the Productive Road Infrastructure Program, with the objective of complementing the road infrastructure in those provinces that have received the impact of natural phenomenons, such as "El Niño", in order to improve their competitiveness. The program will add upon and complement the Emergency Program for recovery of areas affected by flooding, 1118/OC-AR. AR-L1044 PEF: AR-L1045 Productive Road Infrastructure Program The facility will provide the necessary resources required to approve the Productive Road Infrastructure Program, with the objective of complementing the road infrastructure in those provinces that have received the impact of natural phenomenons, such as "El Niño", in order to improve their competitiveness. The program will add upon and complement the Emergency Program for recovery of areas affected by flooding, 1118/OC-AR. Loan Operation Argentina TRANSPORT 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1026 The project will develop an information system for the collection, management and distribution of on site data regarding climate, diseases and other factors affecting the production of citrus in the region of Concordia. The data will be collected through existing or new meteorological stations and other devices to be made available to farmers. The system will generate phytosanitary, climate, and production bulletins and alerts. AR-M1026 Applied ICT for the Environmental Management for SME of the fruit sector The project will develop an information system for the collection, management and distribution of on site data regarding climate, diseases and other factors affecting the production of citrus in the region of Concordia. The data will be collected through existing or new meteorological stations and other devices to be made available to farmers. The system will generate phytosanitary, climate, and production bulletins and alerts. Technical Cooperation Argentina SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1008 The objective of the consultancy is to analyze the feasibility for a project aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the Belizean beef cattle industry, focusing on the small and medium-sized farmers. In order to do that, the consultancy will investigate the beef cattle industry in terms of its scalability and potential global competitiveness, the institutional aspect of the Belize Livestock Producers Association (BLPA) –the most probable executing agency, as well as the types of financial and non-financial services required to enhance the production efficiency and product quality to meet the international market demands BL-T1008 Livestock Guarantee Fund Program The objective of the consultancy is to analyze the feasibility for a project aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the Belizean beef cattle industry, focusing on the small and medium-sized farmers. In order to do that, the consultancy will investigate the beef cattle industry in terms of its scalability and potential global competitiveness, the institutional aspect of the Belize Livestock Producers Association (BLPA) –the most probable executing agency, as well as the types of financial and non-financial services required to enhance the production efficiency and product quality to meet the international market demands Technical Cooperation Belize PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1050 The project will implement a platform for Competitive Intelligence (CI), which will include information on market trends, technical up-dates, online bulletins, as well as services such as bundling of material purchases, interactive forums, business partner search and other business services. BR-M1050 Competitive Intelligence System for SME of the Building and Remodeling Sectors The project will implement a platform for Competitive Intelligence (CI), which will include information on market trends, technical up-dates, online bulletins, as well as services such as bundling of material purchases, interactive forums, business partner search and other business services. Technical Cooperation Brazil SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1051 The project objective is to improve Brazil's organic production chain and to increase small produces' competitiveness and market penetration. To this end, the project will deploy an ICT-Based platform to support and boost SME's production, commercialization and delivery of organic products in Brazil and abroad. BR-M1051 Networked Community for Organic Producers' Market Access (OrganicsNet) The project objective is to improve Brazil's organic production chain and to increase small produces' competitiveness and market penetration. To this end, the project will deploy an ICT-Based platform to support and boost SME's production, commercialization and delivery of organic products in Brazil and abroad. Technical Cooperation Brazil SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1052 The project will develop a platform that will enable customer relationship and marketing by auto repair shops in Brazil, as well as managing their service orders (through a CRM, or Customer Relationship Management system) and enterprise resources, such as inventory and finances (Enterprise Resource Planning, or ERP). The system will also allow interaction with auto insurance companies. Finally a portal will offer a knowledge base on technical, legal and business aspects of interest to the members of Sindirepa. BR-M1052 MecanicaWeb The project will develop a platform that will enable customer relationship and marketing by auto repair shops in Brazil, as well as managing their service orders (through a CRM, or Customer Relationship Management system) and enterprise resources, such as inventory and finances (Enterprise Resource Planning, or ERP). The system will also allow interaction with auto insurance companies. Finally a portal will offer a knowledge base on technical, legal and business aspects of interest to the members of Sindirepa. Technical Cooperation Brazil SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1029 Implementation of an online strategy for small businesses in marginal areas of the city of Medellín, integrated with logistics and other services. This will result in the development of a "social market", and value chain bringing together sellers and buyers that otherwise live and work in parallel worlds. CO-M1029 E-Commerce for SME located in Medellin Vulnerable Areas Implementation of an online strategy for small businesses in marginal areas of the city of Medellín, integrated with logistics and other services. This will result in the development of a "social market", and value chain bringing together sellers and buyers that otherwise live and work in parallel worlds. Technical Cooperation Colombia SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-M1007 The general goal of the project is to strengthen the competitiveness of agricultural and forest eco-enterprises in Central America through increased access to and more opportune use of internet-based ICT tools and services. Towards this goal, the project will work directly with at least 82 eco-enterprises in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica to improve their overall business performance and integration in international value chains. CR-M1007 ICT for the Development of Agricultural and Forest Eco-enterprises The general goal of the project is to strengthen the competitiveness of agricultural and forest eco-enterprises in Central America through increased access to and more opportune use of internet-based ICT tools and services. Towards this goal, the project will work directly with at least 82 eco-enterprises in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica to improve their overall business performance and integration in international value chains. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1033 The project will introduce the electronic bill in Ecuador, based on international open standards, which will also serve for tax filing processes. The introduction of electronic bills will bring several benefits to SMEs in terms of improved efficiency, tax filing accuracy and costs, and financial management, and access to advanced markets were electronic documents may be required. EC-M1033 Electronic Bill for SMEs affiliated to CAPEIPI The project will introduce the electronic bill in Ecuador, based on international open standards, which will also serve for tax filing processes. The introduction of electronic bills will bring several benefits to SMEs in terms of improved efficiency, tax filing accuracy and costs, and financial management, and access to advanced markets were electronic documents may be required. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1036 The project will develop a supply chain management system with different modules, including warehousing, logistics, online orders, catalogues, customer relationship, and order tracking. The system will use RFID devices and adopt international standards (UCC) for product classifications ME-M1036 Fill Rates Improvement for SME in Mexico and the Region through the Application The project will develop a supply chain management system with different modules, including warehousing, logistics, online orders, catalogues, customer relationship, and order tracking. The system will use RFID devices and adopt international standards (UCC) for product classifications Technical Cooperation Mexico SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1043 Develop a supply chain platform for the cluster of textile handicraft producers in Puno. The system will be based on the SCOR model (Supply Chain Operations Reference), which will include providers of raw materials, service providers (including logistics) and commercialization agents. The platform will facilitate tracking of the production process through existing quality and production supervisors who will enter data and images through a mobile device. A VoIP system will allow communication between producers and commercialization agents. Finally, training will be delivered though a "blended learning" approach, that mixes in-class and e-learning sessions. PE-M1043 Development of an ICT Platform to Support the Textile Handicraft Cluster Develop a supply chain platform for the cluster of textile handicraft producers in Puno. The system will be based on the SCOR model (Supply Chain Operations Reference), which will include providers of raw materials, service providers (including logistics) and commercialization agents. The platform will facilitate tracking of the production process through existing quality and production supervisors who will enter data and images through a mobile device. A VoIP system will allow communication between producers and commercialization agents. Finally, training will be delivered though a "blended learning" approach, that mixes in-class and e-learning sessions. Technical Cooperation Peru SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1051 The general objective is to contribute to an adoption of sounder irrigation water allocation and management practices in Peru by designing and testing pricing instruments and management structures that take into consideration local water governance conditions and community preferences. PE-T1051 Experimental Economics for Water Resources Management The general objective is to contribute to an adoption of sounder irrigation water allocation and management practices in Peru by designing and testing pricing instruments and management structures that take into consideration local water governance conditions and community preferences. Technical Cooperation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 05-Jun-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1059 EN PE-T1059 Centers for Citizen Services EN Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1030 The improvement of accessibility between Meerzorg and Albina is expected to facilitate the commercial and cultural exchange between Suriname and French Guyana, as part of the regional integration initiative under IIRSA. The road rehabilitation will allow the optimization of the connection of the north east part of the country with French Guyana. Also, the Meerzorg-Albina road will be an important element of the proposed road that will connect Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guyana. SU-T1030 Studies for the Road Rehabilitation Meerzog-Albina The improvement of accessibility between Meerzorg and Albina is expected to facilitate the commercial and cultural exchange between Suriname and French Guyana, as part of the regional integration initiative under IIRSA. The road rehabilitation will allow the optimization of the connection of the north east part of the country with French Guyana. Also, the Meerzorg-Albina road will be an important element of the proposed road that will connect Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guyana. Technical Cooperation Suriname TRANSPORT 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1026 The project will implement a logistics and traceability platform which will implement GS1 standards, a promotional platform with product catalogues and B2B functionalities, complemented by a GIS service to monitor the evolution of crop of affiliated SMEs, online technical training aimed at SME owners and collaboration tools. UR-M1026 Virtual Cites - Virtual ICT Innovation Centers The project will implement a logistics and traceability platform which will implement GS1 standards, a promotional platform with product catalogues and B2B functionalities, complemented by a GIS service to monitor the evolution of crop of affiliated SMEs, online technical training aimed at SME owners and collaboration tools. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1058 Specific Objectives: Specific Objective 1: Strengthen the anti-vector control interventions of the Triatoma dimidiata, by means of research, prevention and promotion of the inter-sectorial committee under the Ministry of Health, vector programs in the two municipalities of Usulutan. Specific Objective 2: Strengthen the municipal and/or local capacity building in the field of organization and community organization leading to epidemiological surveillance to control the Chagas Disease through primary care groups. Specific Objective 3: Strengthen the monitoring and epidemiological and entimological surveillance interventions through social participation to control the Chagas Disease by means of inter-sectoral and school committees. ES-T1058 Prevention and Control of Chagas Disease in Usulután Specific Objectives: Specific Objective 1: Strengthen the anti-vector control interventions of the Triatoma dimidiata, by means of research, prevention and promotion of the inter-sectorial committee under the Ministry of Health, vector programs in the two municipalities of Usulutan. Specific Objective 2: Strengthen the municipal and/or local capacity building in the field of organization and community organization leading to epidemiological surveillance to control the Chagas Disease through primary care groups. Specific Objective 3: Strengthen the monitoring and epidemiological and entimological surveillance interventions through social participation to control the Chagas Disease by means of inter-sectoral and school committees. Technical Cooperation El Salvador HEALTH 04-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1351 The general objective of this operation is to create and apply tools that can assist the improvement of sub-national geopolitical units (SNU, provinces, states) level conditions for successful forest-based investments by developing (i) an index that measures the business climates for foreign or domestic investments at sub-national units; and (ii) strategies and instruments to improve such climates. RS-T1351 Improving Forest Investment Attractiveness at Sub-national Level The general objective of this operation is to create and apply tools that can assist the improvement of sub-national geopolitical units (SNU, provinces, states) level conditions for successful forest-based investments by developing (i) an index that measures the business climates for foreign or domestic investments at sub-national units; and (ii) strategies and instruments to improve such climates. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 04-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1054 The objective of the proposed technical cooperation is to support the preparation of the NWMP (HA0033), with particular attention to the complementary GEF project (HA-X1002), in order to reduce and reverse land degradation in the upper parts of watersheds lying in the western portion of the southern peninsula and in the western part of the Grande Riviere du Nord Watershed. The long-term goal of the GEF project is to contribute to improving residents' livelihoods and economic well-being by promoting the recovery of environmental services to the downstream portions of the priority watersheds of the NWMP. HA-T1054 Support for the Integrated Mgmnt of the Upper Parts of Priority Watersheds in HA The objective of the proposed technical cooperation is to support the preparation of the NWMP (HA0033), with particular attention to the complementary GEF project (HA-X1002), in order to reduce and reverse land degradation in the upper parts of watersheds lying in the western portion of the southern peninsula and in the western part of the Grande Riviere du Nord Watershed. The long-term goal of the GEF project is to contribute to improving residents' livelihoods and economic well-being by promoting the recovery of environmental services to the downstream portions of the priority watersheds of the NWMP. Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 01-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1029 This object is to calibrate economic models of the bargaining process among farmers operating irrigation systems supplied by aquifers to examine the distributional effects –i.e., Who wins and who looses?-- of a reform designed to remove existing electricity subsidies and introduce market and/or regulatory institutions to adjust the roles of stakeholders in the operation of these systems. The welfare implications of such a reform may not be uniformly spread across all types of agricultural producers and regions, so its success will depend in part on how the political power within and among irrigation units differ and also on the existence of institutions that have the capacity to rationalize water scarcity and increase efficiency. ME-T1029 Irrigated Agriculture: Examining Distributional Effects of Tariffs Reforms This object is to calibrate economic models of the bargaining process among farmers operating irrigation systems supplied by aquifers to examine the distributional effects –i.e., Who wins and who looses?-- of a reform designed to remove existing electricity subsidies and introduce market and/or regulatory institutions to adjust the roles of stakeholders in the operation of these systems. The welfare implications of such a reform may not be uniformly spread across all types of agricultural producers and regions, so its success will depend in part on how the political power within and among irrigation units differ and also on the existence of institutions that have the capacity to rationalize water scarcity and increase efficiency. Technical Cooperation Mexico AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 01-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1047 The objective of the proposed technical cooperation is to update studies and designs related to the storm water drainage works in the Sub-watershed III of Managua prepared in 2001-2002. These include: (i) hydrologic and hydraulic studies, (ii) land use mapping, (iii) project alternatives and cost estimates, and (iv) economic analysis. This technical assistance will permit the identification of the public works to be financed by the Bank in the "Management of the Sub-watershed III of Managua" program. NI-T1047 Update Agroecological and Stormwater Drainage Study for Sub-Watershed III The objective of the proposed technical cooperation is to update studies and designs related to the storm water drainage works in the Sub-watershed III of Managua prepared in 2001-2002. These include: (i) hydrologic and hydraulic studies, (ii) land use mapping, (iii) project alternatives and cost estimates, and (iv) economic analysis. This technical assistance will permit the identification of the public works to be financed by the Bank in the "Management of the Sub-watershed III of Managua" program. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua WATER AND SANITATION 01-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1036 The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide resources to distribute first aid goods to the population affected by the natural disaster in Uruguay. UR-T1036 Emergency and Assistance to Departments of the Interior in Uruguay The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide resources to distribute first aid goods to the population affected by the natural disaster in Uruguay. Technical Cooperation Uruguay ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Jun-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1021 The project will help SMEs to implement and improve their logistic practices, in order to successfully participate in supply chains, that are more profitable and demanding. These logistic improvements include the use of ICT, joining a virtual catalog. PE-M1021 SMEs Good Logistic Practices for Agrobusiness in Ica and Tacna The project will help SMEs to implement and improve their logistic practices, in order to successfully participate in supply chains, that are more profitable and demanding. These logistic improvements include the use of ICT, joining a virtual catalog. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1060 Recognize: (i) The internal organization and arrangements of the Quito Company of Sewage and Potable Water (EMAAP-Q), specially the execution, monitoring and supervision of the project financed with the loan operation 1802/OC-EC, Phase II of the Environmental Sanitation Program for Quito; (ii) The structure, content and scope of the Operations Manual of the loan, with the purpose of knowing its operability, use, and level of support in the execution of the loan operation; (iii) The bidding process carried out by the Company (EMAAP-Q), documents , models and arrangements; (iv) Concept and Slopes Management in Quito, which are coordinated by Quito's municipality and the involvement of the companies providing water and sewage services in order to review its applicability in Manizales; (v) National, regional and local legislation in the matter of water disposal and basin management to support the development of the SAVER's Program (water disposal sanitation), included in the Development Plan of the Sector; (iv) Project' sites and constructions systems. CO-T1060 Institutional and Technical Management in Public Services Enterprises Recognize: (i) The internal organization and arrangements of the Quito Company of Sewage and Potable Water (EMAAP-Q), specially the execution, monitoring and supervision of the project financed with the loan operation 1802/OC-EC, Phase II of the Environmental Sanitation Program for Quito; (ii) The structure, content and scope of the Operations Manual of the loan, with the purpose of knowing its operability, use, and level of support in the execution of the loan operation; (iii) The bidding process carried out by the Company (EMAAP-Q), documents , models and arrangements; (iv) Concept and Slopes Management in Quito, which are coordinated by Quito's municipality and the involvement of the companies providing water and sewage services in order to review its applicability in Manizales; (v) National, regional and local legislation in the matter of water disposal and basin management to support the development of the SAVER's Program (water disposal sanitation), included in the Development Plan of the Sector; (iv) Project' sites and constructions systems. Technical Cooperation Colombia WATER AND SANITATION 29-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1045 The main objective is to help improve competitiveness and increase the income of rice farmers in the Alto Mayo valleys. The purpose of the project is to share the results of an intensive rice farming system and expand its use in those valleys. PE-M1045 Labor Intensive System for Rice Farming The main objective is to help improve competitiveness and increase the income of rice farmers in the Alto Mayo valleys. The purpose of the project is to share the results of an intensive rice farming system and expand its use in those valleys. Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 29-May-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1289 EN RG-T1289 Children Malnutrition Maps: New Focus Tools EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1290 Examine the ground for vast expansion of effectively managed studentloans in the region over the next five years, with an emphasis on serving the majority and on expanding the supply of graduates of programs closely connected with labor market trends, and to identify ways in which the IDB could take a proactive role in supporting such programs. It is expected that after completion of this TC, a process would be underway whereby the IDB utilizes one or several of its financial instruments, including grants and IIC and IDB loans and guarantees, to support expansion of student loans in the region. Student loans would be directed to all types of tertiary programs (from 4-5 year degrees to 2-3 year post-secondary technical diplomas). Private financial institutions would be at the center of these programs but partnerships with public institutions and non-profits would be sought in order to remove the market failures constraining the size of the student loan market and limiting access of the majority to this type of financial aid. RG-T1290 Bringing Tertiary Education to the Majority Examine the ground for vast expansion of effectively managed studentloans in the region over the next five years, with an emphasis on serving the majority and on expanding the supply of graduates of programs closely connected with labor market trends, and to identify ways in which the IDB could take a proactive role in supporting such programs. It is expected that after completion of this TC, a process would be underway whereby the IDB utilizes one or several of its financial instruments, including grants and IIC and IDB loans and guarantees, to support expansion of student loans in the region. Student loans would be directed to all types of tertiary programs (from 4-5 year degrees to 2-3 year post-secondary technical diplomas). Private financial institutions would be at the center of these programs but partnerships with public institutions and non-profits would be sought in order to remove the market failures constraining the size of the student loan market and limiting access of the majority to this type of financial aid. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 29-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1342 The goal is: (i) to identify the good practices developed in the MIF projects (or by other institutions of promotion) in relation to the territorial development and productive integration and to attend the fifth cluster workshop to identify new instruments and forms to interact with the executors of the projects, the experts and other participants; and (II) to identify four projects of regional development and to analyze possible sources of interinstitutional collaboration to carry out them. RS-T1342 Support for the Identification of Territorial Development Projects The goal is: (i) to identify the good practices developed in the MIF projects (or by other institutions of promotion) in relation to the territorial development and productive integration and to attend the fifth cluster workshop to identify new instruments and forms to interact with the executors of the projects, the experts and other participants; and (II) to identify four projects of regional development and to analyze possible sources of interinstitutional collaboration to carry out them. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1025 The general mission of the project is to improve the competitive insertion of the MYPES in the domestic economy; and the specific objective is to improve the capacity of enterprise management of the MYPEs, by means of the fortification of the network SAE. UR-M1025 Productive Activities in Small Localities of the Interior The general mission of the project is to improve the competitive insertion of the MYPES in the domestic economy; and the specific objective is to improve the capacity of enterprise management of the MYPEs, by means of the fortification of the network SAE. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1044 The goal and purpose of the JSF program for El Dorado (the "Program") is to provide high-quality due diligence support by utilizing JSF funds to hire environmental and social consultants as well as economic consultants that have proven track record with the Bank's Private Sector Department. This will ensure that the JSF funds will be used optimally and that the end result of the studies will be: i) high-quality due diligence inputs that will be used to determine Bank participation; ii) certainty with regards to the Project's compliance with all policies and guidelines of the Bank; and iii) plans and manuals for the construction and operating phases of the Project that will benefit various stakeholders in the project including: the project company, workers, users of the system and residents of the areas surrounding the road. CO-T1044 Support for the Investment in the El Dorado International Airport Project The goal and purpose of the JSF program for El Dorado (the "Program") is to provide high-quality due diligence support by utilizing JSF funds to hire environmental and social consultants as well as economic consultants that have proven track record with the Bank's Private Sector Department. This will ensure that the JSF funds will be used optimally and that the end result of the studies will be: i) high-quality due diligence inputs that will be used to determine Bank participation; ii) certainty with regards to the Project's compliance with all policies and guidelines of the Bank; and iii) plans and manuals for the construction and operating phases of the Project that will benefit various stakeholders in the project including: the project company, workers, users of the system and residents of the areas surrounding the road. Technical Cooperation Colombia TRANSPORT 25-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1033 The findings of this TC will be summarized in a report, which will include guidelines to enhance CFE programs and processes for the preparation of environmental and social plans. ME-T1033 Assistance to CFE on Environmental and Social Aspects of Hydroelectric Projects The findings of this TC will be summarized in a report, which will include guidelines to enhance CFE programs and processes for the preparation of environmental and social plans. Technical Cooperation Mexico ENERGY 24-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1033 Transform Uruguay's principal environmental institution to improve: (i) environmental impact assessment and permit system; and (ii) regulations and technical procedures for environmental planning. UR-L1033 Environmental Planning & Management Institutional Modernization Transform Uruguay's principal environmental institution to improve: (i) environmental impact assessment and permit system; and (ii) regulations and technical procedures for environmental planning. Loan Operation Uruguay ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1206 N/A AR-L1206 Promoting Financial Democracy in Argentina N/A Loan Operation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1022 EN AR-M1022 Promoting Financial Democracy in Argentina EN Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1023 The project's goal is to contribute to the competitiveness of SMEs in Argentina. The purpose is to help make SMEs dedicated to retail trade and service delivery more competitive, by partnering to form consortiums to run open-air business districts (OABDs) that promote tourist activity in various Argentine cities. The project has been divided into four components: (i) awareness-raising for stakeholders and development of strategic plans for each OABD; (ii) partnership development and formation of strategic alliances; (iii) development of a website for dissemination and electronic commerce; and (iv) project dissemination. AR-M1023 Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Open-Air Business Districts The project's goal is to contribute to the competitiveness of SMEs in Argentina. The purpose is to help make SMEs dedicated to retail trade and service delivery more competitive, by partnering to form consortiums to run open-air business districts (OABDs) that promote tourist activity in various Argentine cities. The project has been divided into four components: (i) awareness-raising for stakeholders and development of strategic plans for each OABD; (ii) partnership development and formation of strategic alliances; (iii) development of a website for dissemination and electronic commerce; and (iv) project dissemination. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1052 Provide assistant and qualification to Chilean organizations like the SUBDERE and the DIPRES, contributing to the transference of knowledge and experiences that fortify the capacity of management and financial situation of the local governments in Chile. CH-T1052 Learning about the Brazilian Decentralization Process Provide assistant and qualification to Chilean organizations like the SUBDERE and the DIPRES, contributing to the transference of knowledge and experiences that fortify the capacity of management and financial situation of the local governments in Chile. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1025 The goal of the project is to help make groups of rural micro, small and medium-sized producers in Colombia more competitive. The purpose is to implement a sustainable marketing model for 10 groups of agroindustrial producers of alternative development products. The project combines the alternative development strategy with an internationalization mechanism for rural producers that has proven successful in a current MIF project in Uruguay. There are five components: (i) strengthening of 10 groups of agroindustrial producers with trade potential; (ii) technical assistance to match supply to demand; (iii) Bogota logistics and trade platform; (iv) international marketing unit; and (v) dissemination of the model and outcomes. CO-M1025 Strengt. Business & Agroindustrial Capacity of Alternative Development Producers The goal of the project is to help make groups of rural micro, small and medium-sized producers in Colombia more competitive. The purpose is to implement a sustainable marketing model for 10 groups of agroindustrial producers of alternative development products. The project combines the alternative development strategy with an internationalization mechanism for rural producers that has proven successful in a current MIF project in Uruguay. There are five components: (i) strengthening of 10 groups of agroindustrial producers with trade potential; (ii) technical assistance to match supply to demand; (iii) Bogota logistics and trade platform; (iv) international marketing unit; and (v) dissemination of the model and outcomes. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1022 EN EC-M1022 Alternative Remittance Distribution Channel for Small Financial Intermediaries EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador FINANCIAL MARKETS 23-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1031 Strengthen psychosocial competencies through the implementation of the Yo Quiero, Yo Puedo (YQYP) program to improve school performance, family integration and social participation of children in primary school in marginalized communities in Guanajuato and Aguascalientes. ME-T1031 Local Capacity Building to Improve Education Performance Strengthen psychosocial competencies through the implementation of the Yo Quiero, Yo Puedo (YQYP) program to improve school performance, family integration and social participation of children in primary school in marginalized communities in Guanajuato and Aguascalientes. Technical Cooperation Mexico EDUCATION 23-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1028 The objective of this operation is to help the GOP to prepare the Justice Administration System Modernization Program (JSAMP). The resources form this proposed operation will be used to finance the activities necessary to finalize the preparation of the JSAMP before the MOF and to accelerate the initiation of the activities contained in said program. In particular, this operation will support the following activities: (i) Carry out all necessary pre-feasibility and feasibility studies; (ii) finalize all necessary technical studies to ensure an adequate decision-making process during the revision of the JSAMP, (iii) support the consensus building and decision making processes for the development of an implementation strategy and execution plan; (iv) define the coordination, execution, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure an effective and speedy execution. PE-L1028 PEF:PE-L1031 Modernization of the Justice Administration System Program The objective of this operation is to help the GOP to prepare the Justice Administration System Modernization Program (JSAMP). The resources form this proposed operation will be used to finance the activities necessary to finalize the preparation of the JSAMP before the MOF and to accelerate the initiation of the activities contained in said program. In particular, this operation will support the following activities: (i) Carry out all necessary pre-feasibility and feasibility studies; (ii) finalize all necessary technical studies to ensure an adequate decision-making process during the revision of the JSAMP, (iii) support the consensus building and decision making processes for the development of an implementation strategy and execution plan; (iv) define the coordination, execution, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure an effective and speedy execution. Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1081 The objective of the project is to disseminate to the entities participating in the X Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise the contribution the IDB has made in support of the microenterprise sector in El Salvador during the last three decades. ES-T1081 IDB Support to the Microenterprise Sector in El Salvador The objective of the project is to disseminate to the entities participating in the X Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise the contribution the IDB has made in support of the microenterprise sector in El Salvador during the last three decades. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1358 The objective of the project is to carry out an impact evaluation of the Social Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) to establish whether it has achieved its objective to improve the living conditions of its beneficiaries and determine the necessary recommendations to improve its impact towards the future RS-T1358 Impact Assessment of the Social Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) The objective of the project is to carry out an impact evaluation of the Social Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) to establish whether it has achieved its objective to improve the living conditions of its beneficiaries and determine the necessary recommendations to improve its impact towards the future Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1113 Project to implement in Nicaragua the system of traceability for meat vaccinates TRAZ.AR, which is based on the replicación of the pilot project "New Technologies for the Development of the Argentinian PYME in the Quality Meats Export" (ATN/ME-7956 RG-3) financed by the program ICT4BUS. RG-M1113 Technology Transfer of TRAZ.AR to Nicaragua Project to implement in Nicaragua the system of traceability for meat vaccinates TRAZ.AR, which is based on the replicación of the pilot project "New Technologies for the Development of the Argentinian PYME in the Quality Meats Export" (ATN/ME-7956 RG-3) financed by the program ICT4BUS. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 18-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1024 Initially it is predicted that the operation will include 3 components. The first one will include consultant works and the implementation of a communication strategy to develop specific proposals to improve the existent mechanism of incentives for investment. The second one will include activities so that Executing Unit can start operating, basically focusing on support to develop procedures that lead to better practices, training for employees, design of a "ventanilla unica"; among others. The third component will include consultant services, software, manuals, for monitoring and evaluation of productive support programs existent in the country. The project, especially the activities financed by the MIF, will focus in raising the investment restrictions for entrepreneurs, and will give incentives so that the investment and it's benefits to the economy are bigger. UR-M1024 Support for Development of Private Investment Initially it is predicted that the operation will include 3 components. The first one will include consultant works and the implementation of a communication strategy to develop specific proposals to improve the existent mechanism of incentives for investment. The second one will include activities so that Executing Unit can start operating, basically focusing on support to develop procedures that lead to better practices, training for employees, design of a "ventanilla unica"; among others. The third component will include consultant services, software, manuals, for monitoring and evaluation of productive support programs existent in the country. The project, especially the activities financed by the MIF, will focus in raising the investment restrictions for entrepreneurs, and will give incentives so that the investment and it's benefits to the economy are bigger. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1020 (i) improve the general health status and development of 500 children between 0 and 5 years of age who belong to the poorest segment of the targeted towns' population; (ii) increase the maternal knowledge and general health status of 150 pregnant mothers, and (iii) contribute to build family and institutional capacity to offer a healthy upbringing AR-T1020 Early Childhood Development in 3 Villas of Northern Córdoba (i) improve the general health status and development of 500 children between 0 and 5 years of age who belong to the poorest segment of the targeted towns' population; (ii) increase the maternal knowledge and general health status of 150 pregnant mothers, and (iii) contribute to build family and institutional capacity to offer a healthy upbringing Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1026 To promote policies and practice in cleaner production and ecoefficiency in S&MEs in Argentina and improve environmental management and rehabilitation in the mining sector. AR-L1026 Clean Production and Environment Management To promote policies and practice in cleaner production and ecoefficiency in S&MEs in Argentina and improve environmental management and rehabilitation in the mining sector. Loan Operation Argentina ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1069 EN ES-T1069 Support for the Implementation of the Country Energy Policy EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENERGY 16-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1030 The objective is to: a) enable the Chancellery employees and the departmental governments, in the use of services and databases offered by the Parlament as well as the GLIN system and; b) update the government capacity to the minimum standards of hardware and software. UR-T1030 Support for the Implementation of a National Legal Information Network The objective is to: a) enable the Chancellery employees and the departmental governments, in the use of services and databases offered by the Parlament as well as the GLIN system and; b) update the government capacity to the minimum standards of hardware and software. Technical Cooperation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1023 To create an technologic platform which supports the services to the most relevant areas offered by the municipal government to its citizens. CH-T1023 Digital Integrated Platform for Services and Opportunities To create an technologic platform which supports the services to the most relevant areas offered by the municipal government to its citizens. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1068 The objective of this operation is to provide support to the process of modernization and integration of the Brazilian legislative power, at its state, federal, and municipal instances, by means of developing educational, communications, information and specific technological products BR-L1068 Support Multi-Phase Program Electornic Legislative Development The objective of this operation is to provide support to the process of modernization and integration of the Brazilian legislative power, at its state, federal, and municipal instances, by means of developing educational, communications, information and specific technological products Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1046 To know the management that carries out the Prefeitura of Rio de Janeiro in different areas from interest, such as human patrimony, culture, tourism, education, resources, municipal development, urban renovation, science and technology, among others. The transference of experience on the part of the Prefeitura of Rio de Janeiro will help of significant way the development of the municipal management, exactly in those matters that constitute the base of the city of Valparaiso. CH-T1046 Interchange of Experiencies Municipality Valparaíso y MOP with Río de Janeiro To know the management that carries out the Prefeitura of Rio de Janeiro in different areas from interest, such as human patrimony, culture, tourism, education, resources, municipal development, urban renovation, science and technology, among others. The transference of experience on the part of the Prefeitura of Rio de Janeiro will help of significant way the development of the municipal management, exactly in those matters that constitute the base of the city of Valparaiso. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1028 The objective of the TC is to formulate a Master Plan for implementing a future integral revitalization project of the Veracruz Historic Center, with a tripartite alliance as part of the executing scheme of the Master Plan. ME-T1028 Strategic Plan for Revitalizing Veracruz Historic Center The objective of the TC is to formulate a Master Plan for implementing a future integral revitalization project of the Veracruz Historic Center, with a tripartite alliance as part of the executing scheme of the Master Plan. Technical Cooperation Mexico URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 09-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1055 Transfer to Paraguay the experience accumulated in Peru about decentralization and management of rural roads maintenance PR-T1055 Exchange of Rural Road Maintenance Management Experiences Transfer to Paraguay the experience accumulated in Peru about decentralization and management of rural roads maintenance Technical Cooperation Paraguay TRANSPORT 09-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1352 Design and implement a sustainable mechanism for the continuous production of health accounts data in Guatemala and Nicaragua. RS-T1352 Innovative Financing Mechanism for National Health Accounts Design and implement a sustainable mechanism for the continuous production of health accounts data in Guatemala and Nicaragua. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 08-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1029 The main objective of the Project is to rescue from social risk condition 150 youth in the communities Cerro Navia, La Pintana and Pudahuel and to develop 30 youth community leaders that will be capable of sustaining the initiative's directions for the future. CH-T1029 Development Opportunities for Youth at Social Risk The main objective of the Project is to rescue from social risk condition 150 youth in the communities Cerro Navia, La Pintana and Pudahuel and to develop 30 youth community leaders that will be capable of sustaining the initiative's directions for the future. Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1019 Tu support the Government of Costa Rica, especially MIDEPLAN, in the formulation of a development program for the Chorotega Region. CR-T1019 Sustainable Development for the Chorotega and Huetar Norte Regions Tu support the Government of Costa Rica, especially MIDEPLAN, in the formulation of a development program for the Chorotega Region. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 07-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1074 The objective of the operation is to carry out a diagnostic of the Civil Registry System in Honduras and to identify what it needs in order to achieve efficient universal coverage that is sustainable in the long term. HO-T1074 Consolidation of National Registration of Individuals in Honduras The objective of the operation is to carry out a diagnostic of the Civil Registry System in Honduras and to identify what it needs in order to achieve efficient universal coverage that is sustainable in the long term. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1316 The overall objective of this operation is to provide a conceptual and strategic framework for the Anticorruption Activities Fund (or "the Fund") in order to more effectively help the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and its member countries in their ongoing efforts to combine access to public information with enhanced overall governance and prevention of corruption. Specifically, the operation will serve to (i) prepare a working paper with the conceptual framework to guide de execution of the Fund, (ii) organize a technical meeting to receive input from practitioners, academics and civil society on alternative options for the strategy, and (iii) prepare the operational guidelines that will govern the use and administration of the Fund's resources. RG-T1316 Action Plan for the Operation of the Anticorruption Activities Fund The overall objective of this operation is to provide a conceptual and strategic framework for the Anticorruption Activities Fund (or "the Fund") in order to more effectively help the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and its member countries in their ongoing efforts to combine access to public information with enhanced overall governance and prevention of corruption. Specifically, the operation will serve to (i) prepare a working paper with the conceptual framework to guide de execution of the Fund, (ii) organize a technical meeting to receive input from practitioners, academics and civil society on alternative options for the strategy, and (iii) prepare the operational guidelines that will govern the use and administration of the Fund's resources. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1347 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support improved technical quality and execution of social inclusion trust fund projects and support the wider integration of social inclusion in Bank operations and policies. The specific objectives are: (i) to provide technical support to social inclusion trust fund proposals and projects in execution and input for Fund reports as needed; (ii) promote the Fund within the Bank, especially in the Country Offices, and enhance the collaboration of the Fund with the Regional Operations Departments; (iii) to raise awareness of the utility of products and lessons learned from TCs financed by the Fund among regional governments and stakeholders, in order to influence policy processes; (iv) to fine-tune and implement guidelines for monitoring and assessing Fund operations; (iv) to provide technical input to Country Coordinators on issues related to social exclusion and inequality during the preparation of Country Papers and Poverty Assessments as requested by Fund donors; and (v) to collaborate with the Technical Advisor in creating synergies and coordination between SITF, ENLACE, the Gender Mainstreaming Fund (GMF) and other funds as needed. RS-T1347 SI Trust Fund: Support for Operations, Monitoring and Assessment in Fifth Year The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support improved technical quality and execution of social inclusion trust fund projects and support the wider integration of social inclusion in Bank operations and policies. The specific objectives are: (i) to provide technical support to social inclusion trust fund proposals and projects in execution and input for Fund reports as needed; (ii) promote the Fund within the Bank, especially in the Country Offices, and enhance the collaboration of the Fund with the Regional Operations Departments; (iii) to raise awareness of the utility of products and lessons learned from TCs financed by the Fund among regional governments and stakeholders, in order to influence policy processes; (iv) to fine-tune and implement guidelines for monitoring and assessing Fund operations; (iv) to provide technical input to Country Coordinators on issues related to social exclusion and inequality during the preparation of Country Papers and Poverty Assessments as requested by Fund donors; and (v) to collaborate with the Technical Advisor in creating synergies and coordination between SITF, ENLACE, the Gender Mainstreaming Fund (GMF) and other funds as needed. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1348 The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to SDS/SOC and to the Technical Committee of the Social Inclusion Trust Fund. Additionally, responding to donor requests, this technical cooperation will seek to strengthen the Fund's outreach and dissemination activities both within the Bank and in the region. RS-T1348 Technical and Advisory Support for the Development of SITF during its 5th Year The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to SDS/SOC and to the Technical Committee of the Social Inclusion Trust Fund. Additionally, responding to donor requests, this technical cooperation will seek to strengthen the Fund's outreach and dissemination activities both within the Bank and in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-T1004 The operation aims to contribute to improving the system of result based management of the government of Venezuela, by modernizing the operation and interaction of the government's sytem of planification, budgeting, public investment, auditing and control. VE-T1004 Strengthening of the Capacity to Manage for Results The operation aims to contribute to improving the system of result based management of the government of Venezuela, by modernizing the operation and interaction of the government's sytem of planification, budgeting, public investment, auditing and control. Technical Cooperation Venezuela REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1020 The general objective of the technical cooperation is to support the GoJ in its objective of creating more opportunities to the poorer sections of the population by addressing the key constraints to access to wealth and financing by reducing costs and procedures to titling and registering land. This objective is part of the conditions of the Policy- Based Loan (PBL) that is being currently prepared. JA-T1020 Land Titling and Registration The general objective of the technical cooperation is to support the GoJ in its objective of creating more opportunities to the poorer sections of the population by addressing the key constraints to access to wealth and financing by reducing costs and procedures to titling and registering land. This objective is part of the conditions of the Policy- Based Loan (PBL) that is being currently prepared. Technical Cooperation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1060 To develop and implement pertinent and relevant education methodologies in two rural municipalities. BO-T1060 Child Friendly Schools for Intercultural Rural Education To develop and implement pertinent and relevant education methodologies in two rural municipalities. Technical Cooperation Bolivia EDUCATION 02-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1026 Public-Private partnership for the construction, operation and maintainance of a dam and a 8-km barrier to divert water to increase the energy generation at the existing Marcel Laniado de Wind plant. The project is located near the confluence of the Baba and Toachi Rivers, equidistant between the cities of Quito and Guayaquil. EC-L1026 Baba Hydroelectric Project Public-Private partnership for the construction, operation and maintainance of a dam and a 8-km barrier to divert water to increase the energy generation at the existing Marcel Laniado de Wind plant. The project is located near the confluence of the Baba and Toachi Rivers, equidistant between the cities of Quito and Guayaquil. Loan Operation Ecuador ENERGY 02-May-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1007 To ensure that 300 young women between the ages of 14-25 acquire new skills and within 6-12 months are positioned to improve their living standards by earning and income on a continuous basis. TT-T1007 Community Cottage and Kitchen and Enterprises To ensure that 300 young women between the ages of 14-25 acquire new skills and within 6-12 months are positioned to improve their living standards by earning and income on a continuous basis. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-May-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1076 Strengthen the information systems of MARN required to effectively carry out its functions relate dto environmental managament. ES-T1076 Support for MARN Information Systems Strengthen the information systems of MARN required to effectively carry out its functions relate dto environmental managament. Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 30-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1315 In support of the OMI, this project proposes to develop a Business Opportunities for the Majority Index (BOMI) for the region. The Index will track the activities of major corporate entities in addressing the needs of Majority communities, with the primary purpose of mobilizing private capital investment to address the needs of the majority. The proposed index will: ·Establish a baseline against which it will be possible to measure the impact of the Bank's Opportunities for the Majority Initiative in promoting private sector participation in creating of opportunities for the majority, ·Improve the Bank's knowledge and understanding of private sector activities among majority communities, ·Establish criteria and best practices benchmarks for business involvement in creating Opportunities for the Majority (including partnering with municipalities and developing formal SMEs), ·Establish a mechanism for capital markets to recognize and reward private sector investment in sustainability and opportunities for the majority, ·Provide the empirical data needed to test the hypothesis that business opportunities for the majority strategies create value for both shareholders and society. RG-T1315 Technical Support to Develop a Majority Markets Investments Index In support of the OMI, this project proposes to develop a Business Opportunities for the Majority Index (BOMI) for the region. The Index will track the activities of major corporate entities in addressing the needs of Majority communities, with the primary purpose of mobilizing private capital investment to address the needs of the majority. The proposed index will: ·Establish a baseline against which it will be possible to measure the impact of the Bank's Opportunities for the Majority Initiative in promoting private sector participation in creating of opportunities for the majority, ·Improve the Bank's knowledge and understanding of private sector activities among majority communities, ·Establish criteria and best practices benchmarks for business involvement in creating Opportunities for the Majority (including partnering with municipalities and developing formal SMEs), ·Establish a mechanism for capital markets to recognize and reward private sector investment in sustainability and opportunities for the majority, ·Provide the empirical data needed to test the hypothesis that business opportunities for the majority strategies create value for both shareholders and society. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1049 Assist in the preparation of the Sierra Exportadora Program. PE-T1049 Support for the Preparation of Sierra Exportadora Program Assist in the preparation of the Sierra Exportadora Program. Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 26-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1090 Energisa S.A. ("Energisa") is planning to undertake a debt-restructuring , after which, Energisa s ability to service its debt is expected to improve due to the longer tenors provided by the operation. In addition, the transaction will allow Energisa to to free up funds for investing in its subsidiaries for improvements in their quality of service. BR-L1090 Energisa Guarantee in Local Currency Energisa S.A. ("Energisa") is planning to undertake a debt-restructuring , after which, Energisa s ability to service its debt is expected to improve due to the longer tenors provided by the operation. In addition, the transaction will allow Energisa to to free up funds for investing in its subsidiaries for improvements in their quality of service. Guarantee Brazil ENERGY 25-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1080 The main objective of this co-financing project is to support the Bank in initiating its commitment under the Opportunities for the Majority initiative to reduce by half the number of unregistered undocumented people in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2011 RS-X1080 Right to Identity Conference: Todos Somos The main objective of this co-financing project is to support the Bank in initiating its commitment under the Opportunities for the Majority initiative to reduce by half the number of unregistered undocumented people in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2011 Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1056 To reduce rural poverty in the country families belonging to 4 HJC, where descent living conditions are to be generated for their sustainability and the rural environment uproot This objective will be achieved by three components:1. To transmit formative tools to the rural families that will allow to enforce agro-business knowledge, applicable within their environment.2. To empower productive and alimentary security processes of the rural families3. To implement a coordination, evaluation and constant following of the project strategy that will guarantee appropriate development of all activities looking forward to achieve results. CO-T1056 Pilot Program for Poverty Reduction To reduce rural poverty in the country families belonging to 4 HJC, where descent living conditions are to be generated for their sustainability and the rural environment uproot This objective will be achieved by three components:1. To transmit formative tools to the rural families that will allow to enforce agro-business knowledge, applicable within their environment.2. To empower productive and alimentary security processes of the rural families3. To implement a coordination, evaluation and constant following of the project strategy that will guarantee appropriate development of all activities looking forward to achieve results. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1055 The main objective of this TC is to support the Citizen Security Program PE-0240, by the diagnostics of the citizen security issues at the community level and the construction of participation processes as well as dialogue between communities for the strengthening of their cooperation mechanisms to address the crime and insecurity problem. PE-T1055 Social Capital for Violence Prevention The main objective of this TC is to support the Citizen Security Program PE-0240, by the diagnostics of the citizen security issues at the community level and the construction of participation processes as well as dialogue between communities for the strengthening of their cooperation mechanisms to address the crime and insecurity problem. Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-T1010 The objective of the Operation is to provide funds to finance the participation at the Workshop of a key Governent Official who would be able to influence the modernization of the BH national Procurement System. BH-T1010 Regional Procurement Capacity Development Workshop The objective of the Operation is to provide funds to finance the participation at the Workshop of a key Governent Official who would be able to influence the modernization of the BH national Procurement System. Technical Cooperation Bahamas REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1015 Concession to operate and maintain for 30 years four existing toll roads covering 556 km in central western Mexico. ME-L1015 Guadalajara Toll Roads Project Concession to operate and maintain for 30 years four existing toll roads covering 556 km in central western Mexico. Guarantee Mexico 18-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1035 This TC will support the participation of Mexican public servants in the First Regional Procurement Capacity Development Workshop for Latinoamerica to be held in Lima, Peru on April 24-26. ME-T1035 Procurement Capacity Development Workshop This TC will support the participation of Mexican public servants in the First Regional Procurement Capacity Development Workshop for Latinoamerica to be held in Lima, Peru on April 24-26. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1262 The objective of the proposed program is to promote training opportunities for Afro-latino and indigenous youth in four countries - Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia - through scholarships for technical training at community colleges in the United States, with a view to improving the economic opportunities and social standing of that population. RG-T1262 Indigenous and Afro-Latin American Scholarship Program The objective of the proposed program is to promote training opportunities for Afro-latino and indigenous youth in four countries - Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia - through scholarships for technical training at community colleges in the United States, with a view to improving the economic opportunities and social standing of that population. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 18-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-T1005 1.2 Three officials from Barbados are nominated to attend and hence the resources of this CT/INTRA will finance their trip. Participation of Barbados in this event is timely. In 2004, a Country Procurement and Assessment Report (CPAR) was prepared for Barbados. This CPAR was undertaken as a specific requirement by CARICOM for each of its member states, in order to harmonize government procurement systems within the community and by so doing, facilitate more effective participation in external trade negotiations. Preparation of the CPAR was undertaken in collaboration with other multilateral organizations, including the Inter American Development Bank (IDB). Subsequently, based on the recommendations of the CPAR, the Government of Barbados requested support from the Bank to reform its procurement system and bring it in line with internationally developed standards. Among the modifications envisaged are the development of a legislative framework, computerization of the procurement processes, institutional strengthening of implementing departments and maintenance of procurement statistics. BA-T1005 Support for Procurement Capacity Building in Barbados 1.2 Three officials from Barbados are nominated to attend and hence the resources of this CT/INTRA will finance their trip. Participation of Barbados in this event is timely. In 2004, a Country Procurement and Assessment Report (CPAR) was prepared for Barbados. This CPAR was undertaken as a specific requirement by CARICOM for each of its member states, in order to harmonize government procurement systems within the community and by so doing, facilitate more effective participation in external trade negotiations. Preparation of the CPAR was undertaken in collaboration with other multilateral organizations, including the Inter American Development Bank (IDB). Subsequently, based on the recommendations of the CPAR, the Government of Barbados requested support from the Bank to reform its procurement system and bring it in line with internationally developed standards. Among the modifications envisaged are the development of a legislative framework, computerization of the procurement processes, institutional strengthening of implementing departments and maintenance of procurement statistics. Technical Cooperation Barbados REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1054 Following past operations, this one will support the efforts of the Brazilian Government to update and make more competitive the productive sectors facilitating: (i) a bigger impact over the Mipymes maximized by the use of adequate distribution channels, and, with and institutional executor of proven efficacy; (ii) an increase in the % of the population using Bank services; (iii) maximize the impact of the incorporation of enterprises into the formal economy and an augment in the formal employment in a segment that includes 80% of the enterprises in the country; (iv) an impact on the increment of the tributary collection achieved by the incorporation of enterprises to the formal economy; and (v) maintain the effectiveness of the economic development and growth by efficiently using the public resources for development. BR-L1054 Financing MSMES - BNDES II Following past operations, this one will support the efforts of the Brazilian Government to update and make more competitive the productive sectors facilitating: (i) a bigger impact over the Mipymes maximized by the use of adequate distribution channels, and, with and institutional executor of proven efficacy; (ii) an increase in the % of the population using Bank services; (iii) maximize the impact of the incorporation of enterprises into the formal economy and an augment in the formal employment in a segment that includes 80% of the enterprises in the country; (iv) an impact on the increment of the tributary collection achieved by the incorporation of enterprises to the formal economy; and (v) maintain the effectiveness of the economic development and growth by efficiently using the public resources for development. Loan Operation Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 17-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1008 The operation will support the participation at the regional workshop of three key Government officials who are intricately involved in the Public Sector Procurement Regime Reform process. TT-T1008 Regional Procurement Capacity Development Workshop The operation will support the participation at the regional workshop of three key Government officials who are intricately involved in the Public Sector Procurement Regime Reform process. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1045 Improve living conditions of people with disabilities. CO-T1045 Program in Support of People with Disabilities Improve living conditions of people with disabilities. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1029 Financing of the capex program including development of local services to increase competition in fixed lines. BR-L1029 Embratel Telecommunications Project Financing of the capex program including development of local services to increase competition in fixed lines. Loan Operation Brazil SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 11-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1041 microenterprises and small businesses in Brazil. The purpose is to promote the integration of microenterprises and small businesses from disadvantaged social groups, by helping them act as suppliers to large and medium-sized companies in Brazil. This project will consolidate the INTEGRARE support model among clusters of MSBs in the target group, promoting social inclusion, equity, and diversity in Brazil. This will be achieved by increasing their administrative capacity, promoting competitiveness at the level of individual firms and associations, and establishing networks between MSBs and large corporations. This model of development with diversity will be applied in the following sectors: information technology; civil engineering and architecture; consulting services in business management, accounting, systems, etc; marketing and communication; catering; transport; and labor outsourcing. The project will be divided into four components: (i) Strengthening of supplier firms (MSBs); (ii) Recruitment and training of INTEGRARE buyer companies; (iii) Business acceleration and promotion; and (iv) Systemization, monitoring, and dissemination of the model. BR-M1041 Small-Firm Access to Corporate Supply Chains microenterprises and small businesses in Brazil. The purpose is to promote the integration of microenterprises and small businesses from disadvantaged social groups, by helping them act as suppliers to large and medium-sized companies in Brazil. This project will consolidate the INTEGRARE support model among clusters of MSBs in the target group, promoting social inclusion, equity, and diversity in Brazil. This will be achieved by increasing their administrative capacity, promoting competitiveness at the level of individual firms and associations, and establishing networks between MSBs and large corporations. This model of development with diversity will be applied in the following sectors: information technology; civil engineering and architecture; consulting services in business management, accounting, systems, etc; marketing and communication; catering; transport; and labor outsourcing. The project will be divided into four components: (i) Strengthening of supplier firms (MSBs); (ii) Recruitment and training of INTEGRARE buyer companies; (iii) Business acceleration and promotion; and (iv) Systemization, monitoring, and dissemination of the model. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1025 To help metropolitan and city centers to reshape, redensify and to accommodate the urban growth using the best urban models and practices towards sustainability, as well as apply strategies for new urbanism to achieve healthy cities that can impact the quality of life for the population now and in the future. ME-T1025 Feasibility Studies for Urban and Metropolitan Centers To help metropolitan and city centers to reshape, redensify and to accommodate the urban growth using the best urban models and practices towards sustainability, as well as apply strategies for new urbanism to achieve healthy cities that can impact the quality of life for the population now and in the future. Technical Cooperation Mexico URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 11-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1020 The goal of the project is to improve the competitiveness and market opportunities of the Peruvian small and medium enterprises. The purpose of the project is to foster the implementation of CSR measures in SMEs which are part of the value chain of socially responsible enterprises. PE-M1020 Promotion Corporate Social Responsability for Competitiveness of Value Chains The goal of the project is to improve the competitiveness and market opportunities of the Peruvian small and medium enterprises. The purpose of the project is to foster the implementation of CSR measures in SMEs which are part of the value chain of socially responsible enterprises. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1090 The purpose or general objective of the program is to help develop sustainable Civil Society Organizations that promote private-sector oriented Social Enterprise Activities (SEAs). The specific objective is to replicate the NESsT model in Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru in an effort to build local CSO business venture capacity. To achieve these objectives, the program would be divided into four components: (i) basis for SEA development; (ii) development of social enterprise activities; (iii) implementation of social enterprise activities; and (iv) monitoring, evaluation, and dissemination of experiences. RG-M1090 Strengthening of Strategic Development Capacity for Self-sustainable CSO The purpose or general objective of the program is to help develop sustainable Civil Society Organizations that promote private-sector oriented Social Enterprise Activities (SEAs). The specific objective is to replicate the NESsT model in Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru in an effort to build local CSO business venture capacity. To achieve these objectives, the program would be divided into four components: (i) basis for SEA development; (ii) development of social enterprise activities; (iii) implementation of social enterprise activities; and (iv) monitoring, evaluation, and dissemination of experiences. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1355 The specific objectives of the project are to prepare Disabled Peoples' Organizations for higher levels of participation in the national development process by (i) strengthening their capacity to effectively document the exclusion of PWD and engage in policy development by using data to back their arguments as well as (ii) increasing networking and collaboration among members in the community. RS-T1355 Strengthening the Use of Evidence-based Advocacy Skills in Disabilitiy NGO's The specific objectives of the project are to prepare Disabled Peoples' Organizations for higher levels of participation in the national development process by (i) strengthening their capacity to effectively document the exclusion of PWD and engage in policy development by using data to back their arguments as well as (ii) increasing networking and collaboration among members in the community. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1026 To provide support to the Government of Suriname to develop a sustainable development program for the Interior SU-T1026 Support for the Sustainable Development of the Interior To provide support to the Government of Suriname to develop a sustainable development program for the Interior Technical Cooperation Suriname SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1314 The TC's objective is to promote public sector transparency within the Region's participating countries through a legal framework diagnostic study and it's corresponding recommendations based upon the Inter American Convention Against Corruption. RS-T1314 Promoting Transparency in Central America The TC's objective is to promote public sector transparency within the Region's participating countries through a legal framework diagnostic study and it's corresponding recommendations based upon the Inter American Convention Against Corruption. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1064 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the process of formulation of the Bank's Country Strategy with Bolivia, through the transversal insertion of the environmental issues in the process. BO-T1064 Bolivia, Country Environmental Analysis The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the process of formulation of the Bank's Country Strategy with Bolivia, through the transversal insertion of the environmental issues in the process. Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 05-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1045 The objective of this TC is to support the development of the action plan 2006-2010 to fight the total losses of the ANDE, with an emphasis in the development of capabilities, mostly in relation with specific topics of the management and prospection of losses, regularization, collection of the unmeasured consumption and prevention of losses. The mentioned action plan pursues the reduction of the total losses of the ANDE in 10% for the period 2006-2010, currently estimated in 32.6%. PR-T1045 Support for Paraguay's Electrical Sector Modernization The objective of this TC is to support the development of the action plan 2006-2010 to fight the total losses of the ANDE, with an emphasis in the development of capabilities, mostly in relation with specific topics of the management and prospection of losses, regularization, collection of the unmeasured consumption and prevention of losses. The mentioned action plan pursues the reduction of the total losses of the ANDE in 10% for the period 2006-2010, currently estimated in 32.6%. Technical Cooperation Paraguay ENERGY 05-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1343 The objective of this TC is to support the implementation and follow up of state of the art studies and capacity building activities linked to the IDB-Netherlands Water Partnership Program. RS-T1343 Support the Implementation of the IDB-Netherlands Water Partnership Program The objective of this TC is to support the implementation and follow up of state of the art studies and capacity building activities linked to the IDB-Netherlands Water Partnership Program. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 03-Apr-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1058 The Technical Cooperation shall support the Beneficiary in the technical development of the investment proposals to be included in the BO0223 program, from the pre-feasibility stage to the final design stage (executive project). BO-T1058 Studies for the Preparation of the Drainage Program for the City of La Paz The Technical Cooperation shall support the Beneficiary in the technical development of the investment proposals to be included in the BO0223 program, from the pre-feasibility stage to the final design stage (executive project). Technical Cooperation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 29-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1046 This two-day workshop will present a menu of employment promotion policies that may be implemented by local governments. The workshop's objectives are: (i) to promote alliances among both, governmental and private stakeholders involved in the process of job-creation in the five main Colombian municipalities ; (ii) to gather lessons learned from international and national experiences of local governments who proactively have sought to promote employment; and (iii) to provide analytical and operational feedback on the on-going process of development of job-creation strategies of those municipalities; and (vi) to position the Bank as a developmental partner of Colombian local governments with regards to employment promotion. CO-T1046 The Role of Local Governments in Job Creation This two-day workshop will present a menu of employment promotion policies that may be implemented by local governments. The workshop's objectives are: (i) to promote alliances among both, governmental and private stakeholders involved in the process of job-creation in the five main Colombian municipalities ; (ii) to gather lessons learned from international and national experiences of local governments who proactively have sought to promote employment; and (iii) to provide analytical and operational feedback on the on-going process of development of job-creation strategies of those municipalities; and (vi) to position the Bank as a developmental partner of Colombian local governments with regards to employment promotion. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1037 To support the Prefectura Municipal of Rio de Janeiro in developing long term strategic planning needed for the re-developing of its historic center BR-T1037 Urban Renewal Rio de Janeiro's Historic Center To support the Prefectura Municipal of Rio de Janeiro in developing long term strategic planning needed for the re-developing of its historic center Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 28-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1025 The technical cooperation will carry out the following activities. 1. Description of irrigation water management, including: 1.1 Provincial irrigation area analysis, considering: i) public and private irrigation systems, water supply and demand evaluation for surface and underground systems, water balances, y directory plans for water resources; ii) productive capacity analysis for the irrigation areas and their potential economic development, technical assistance schedule, production transformation enablers and market access; business plans for irrigation areas; iii) evaluation of the main environmental issues regarding the development of irrigation areas and its control mechanisms. 1.2 Review the legislation concerning irrigation water: analyze provincial legislature, including the impact on irrigation system development, opening of new areas, user conflict resolution mechanisms, resource allocation mechanisms, and private sector investment incentives. 1.3 Institutional and user organizations evaluation: including i) analysis of federal and provincial institutions responsible for irrigation and coordination among other water uses, all within the basin framework; ii) organizations of irrigation users, strengthening needs and coordination among different levels; iii) analysis of the human resources for operation and maintenance, management, and research; iv) evaluation of cost recovery mechanisms, establishment of tariffs and development of water markets in order to promote a more efficient resource use. 2. Creation of an integrated irrigation management strategy: this strategy will provide a consensual guideline for legal, institutional, organizational, technical, economical, and environmental aspects, that will guide the behavior and investments in the irrigation areas. Financing will be provided for proposals and workshops that help formulate the strategy. 3. Expected results: i) A document that describes the irrigation sector and includes an analysis of irrigation areas by province, a review and analysis of the legal framework at the federal and provincial level, an institutional evaluation at the federal and provincial level, and an evaluation of the provincial user organizations. ii) An integrated irrigation management strategy with consensual guidelines among public and private participants regarding legal, institutional, organizational, technical, economical, and environmental issues that will guide the behavior and investments in the sector. An action and strategy implementation plan will also be included, containing activities, budget and schedule. AR-T1025 Integrated Irrigation Management Strategy The technical cooperation will carry out the following activities. 1. Description of irrigation water management, including: 1.1 Provincial irrigation area analysis, considering: i) public and private irrigation systems, water supply and demand evaluation for surface and underground systems, water balances, y directory plans for water resources; ii) productive capacity analysis for the irrigation areas and their potential economic development, technical assistance schedule, production transformation enablers and market access; business plans for irrigation areas; iii) evaluation of the main environmental issues regarding the development of irrigation areas and its control mechanisms. 1.2 Review the legislation concerning irrigation water: analyze provincial legislature, including the impact on irrigation system development, opening of new areas, user conflict resolution mechanisms, resource allocation mechanisms, and private sector investment incentives. 1.3 Institutional and user organizations evaluation: including i) analysis of federal and provincial institutions responsible for irrigation and coordination among other water uses, all within the basin framework; ii) organizations of irrigation users, strengthening needs and coordination among different levels; iii) analysis of the human resources for operation and maintenance, management, and research; iv) evaluation of cost recovery mechanisms, establishment of tariffs and development of water markets in order to promote a more efficient resource use. 2. Creation of an integrated irrigation management strategy: this strategy will provide a consensual guideline for legal, institutional, organizational, technical, economical, and environmental aspects, that will guide the behavior and investments in the irrigation areas. Financing will be provided for proposals and workshops that help formulate the strategy. 3. Expected results: i) A document that describes the irrigation sector and includes an analysis of irrigation areas by province, a review and analysis of the legal framework at the federal and provincial level, an institutional evaluation at the federal and provincial level, and an evaluation of the provincial user organizations. ii) An integrated irrigation management strategy with consensual guidelines among public and private participants regarding legal, institutional, organizational, technical, economical, and environmental issues that will guide the behavior and investments in the sector. An action and strategy implementation plan will also be included, containing activities, budget and schedule. Technical Cooperation Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 27-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-M1010 The objective of this project is to strengthen Micro Enterprise Financing Limited (MEFL) in their capacity to provide greater access to low income families, to financial services. MEFL is a Jamaican Microfinance organization, with consolidated operations in Kingstowne, and is in the process of expanding its services to rural areas, where small and microenterprises still do not have access to credit. The Line of Activity of the MIF will assist MEFL in enhancing their loan product methodologies, their technology capacities and their human resources for greater impact. JA-M1010 Expanding Access to Rural Micro Credit in Jamaica The objective of this project is to strengthen Micro Enterprise Financing Limited (MEFL) in their capacity to provide greater access to low income families, to financial services. MEFL is a Jamaican Microfinance organization, with consolidated operations in Kingstowne, and is in the process of expanding its services to rural areas, where small and microenterprises still do not have access to credit. The Line of Activity of the MIF will assist MEFL in enhancing their loan product methodologies, their technology capacities and their human resources for greater impact. Technical Cooperation Jamaica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1240 EN RG-T1240 Support for MERCOSUR's Parlament EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 27-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1246 EN RG-T1246 Technical Support to Commerce Commision in MERCOSUR EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 27-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1328 The overall objective of the project is to support, discuss and disseminate cutting edge research on the distributive impacts of trade integration amongst regional stakeholders, (i.e.: policy makers, civil society representatives, NGOs, etc.), comparing Latin America and the Caribbean with other regions of the developing world. Specific objectives are: (i) to contribute to strengthening the analytical base of trade policymaking with evidence needed to address related distributive issues; and (ii) explore further collaboration between the Bank and research institutions that may contribute to the development of a pro-poor trade agenda in the region. RS-T1328 Regional Policy Training on Trade and Poverty The overall objective of the project is to support, discuss and disseminate cutting edge research on the distributive impacts of trade integration amongst regional stakeholders, (i.e.: policy makers, civil society representatives, NGOs, etc.), comparing Latin America and the Caribbean with other regions of the developing world. Specific objectives are: (i) to contribute to strengthening the analytical base of trade policymaking with evidence needed to address related distributive issues; and (ii) explore further collaboration between the Bank and research institutions that may contribute to the development of a pro-poor trade agenda in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 26-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1329 The overall objective is to strengthen the analytical capacity of Central American governments to assess the economic and social impact of trade integration with the European Union (EU). The specific objectives are: (i) to allow Central American countries to assess the impact of different trade and integration scenarios on poverty, particularly in the context of the CACM-EU bi-regional associations negotiations; and (ii) to guide governments officials in the identification of appropriate policy interventions to maximize the gains from trade and to minimize transition costs. RS-T1329 Assessment of Poverty Reduction Impact of EU-Central America Trade Agreement The overall objective is to strengthen the analytical capacity of Central American governments to assess the economic and social impact of trade integration with the European Union (EU). The specific objectives are: (i) to allow Central American countries to assess the impact of different trade and integration scenarios on poverty, particularly in the context of the CACM-EU bi-regional associations negotiations; and (ii) to guide governments officials in the identification of appropriate policy interventions to maximize the gains from trade and to minimize transition costs. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 26-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1007 The objective of the TC is to finance the participation of Government functionaries in the Regional Procurement Capacity Development Workshop in Lima Perú BL-T1007 Procurement Capacity Development Workshop The objective of the TC is to finance the participation of Government functionaries in the Regional Procurement Capacity Development Workshop in Lima Perú Technical Cooperation Belize REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1045 The main objective of the project is to empower the community organizations led by Afro-Brazilian women to engage in social control in an effort to contribute to making public health policies in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro more accessible and effective. BR-T1045 Capacity Building Process & Strategic Experiences for Afro-Brazilian Women Org. The main objective of the project is to empower the community organizations led by Afro-Brazilian women to engage in social control in an effort to contribute to making public health policies in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro more accessible and effective. Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-X1003 The global objective of the proposed project is to strengthen local, regional and national capacity to facilitate conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity of global importance that depends on the integrity of the coastal and marine ecosystems of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The specific objective is: consolidation of the necessary actions of integrated planning and management of the marine and coastal zone and related ecosystems in the Golfo de Nicoya and Pacífico Sur Multiple Use Marine Areas to conserve biodiversity, sustain environmental services, and provide a basis for sustainable socioeconomic development. CR-X1003 PDF-B Integrated Management of Marine and Coastal Resources in Puntarenas The global objective of the proposed project is to strengthen local, regional and national capacity to facilitate conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity of global importance that depends on the integrity of the coastal and marine ecosystems of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The specific objective is: consolidation of the necessary actions of integrated planning and management of the marine and coastal zone and related ecosystems in the Golfo de Nicoya and Pacífico Sur Multiple Use Marine Areas to conserve biodiversity, sustain environmental services, and provide a basis for sustainable socioeconomic development. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1327 EN RS-T1327 Institutional Strengthening of Selected Insurance Superintendencies EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1341 Develop and expand the Bank's loan and technical assistance lending program in the area of social development projects geared toward the prevention of crime and violence in Bolivia and Paraguay RS-T1341 Support for the Design of Social Development Projects for Violence Prevention Develop and expand the Bank's loan and technical assistance lending program in the area of social development projects geared toward the prevention of crime and violence in Bolivia and Paraguay Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1032 The purpose of this TC is to institutionally strengthen the MVOTMA and specifically the DINAVI, the DINOT and the PIAI project. The project will also provide support to strengthen the housing and urban planning and monitoring system of the 19 Municipalities. This objective will contribute to the design and implementation of a new loan for the housing sector. UR-T1032 Institutional Strengthening for the Housing Ministry The purpose of this TC is to institutionally strengthen the MVOTMA and specifically the DINAVI, the DINOT and the PIAI project. The project will also provide support to strengthen the housing and urban planning and monitoring system of the 19 Municipalities. This objective will contribute to the design and implementation of a new loan for the housing sector. Technical Cooperation Uruguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 22-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1040 The objective of this operation is to facilitate exchanging knowledge and lessons learned by the Mexican Government on the decentralization process with the Chilean authorities. More specifically, it is focused on the issue of the development of management capacity and the improvement of the financial situation of states and municipalities in Mexico. CH-T1040 Exchanging Lessons Learned on Descentralization in Mexico The objective of this operation is to facilitate exchanging knowledge and lessons learned by the Mexican Government on the decentralization process with the Chilean authorities. More specifically, it is focused on the issue of the development of management capacity and the improvement of the financial situation of states and municipalities in Mexico. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1032 The main goal of this TC is to respond to the GOS request to carry out a comprehensive needs assessment of public financial management by contracting studies in the areas of: (i) accounting classification and standards; (ii) internal and external audit; (iii) public investment management; and (iv) macro economic framework. SU-T1032 Public Financial Management Assessment The main goal of this TC is to respond to the GOS request to carry out a comprehensive needs assessment of public financial management by contracting studies in the areas of: (i) accounting classification and standards; (ii) internal and external audit; (iii) public investment management; and (iv) macro economic framework. Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1063 There will be five qualitative studies related to topics such as, gender equality, infant nutrition, education and others that will be determined later according to the impact evaluation's results. ES-T1063 Support for Red Solidaria Program's Research and Social Evaluation There will be five qualitative studies related to topics such as, gender equality, infant nutrition, education and others that will be determined later according to the impact evaluation's results. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1090 4.1 Como un medio para fortalecer la fase preparatoria del Programa de Fortalecimiento Institucional de una instancia para facilitar la cooperación técnica reembolsable y no reembolsable y las inversiones, en particular alcanzar los objetivos de la modernización y descentralización del Estado y la promoción del desarrollo regional sostenible. El Equipo de Proyecto del Banco estableció la conveniencia de realizar una CT/INTRA para permitir a miembros del Equipo de Proyecto, conocer las mejores prácticas relacionadas a esta temática en las repúblicas de Perú y Chile. EC-T1090 Strengthening of the Ecuadorian International Cooperation System 4.1 Como un medio para fortalecer la fase preparatoria del Programa de Fortalecimiento Institucional de una instancia para facilitar la cooperación técnica reembolsable y no reembolsable y las inversiones, en particular alcanzar los objetivos de la modernización y descentralización del Estado y la promoción del desarrollo regional sostenible. El Equipo de Proyecto del Banco estableció la conveniencia de realizar una CT/INTRA para permitir a miembros del Equipo de Proyecto, conocer las mejores prácticas relacionadas a esta temática en las repúblicas de Perú y Chile. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1031 Aid in the design and effective execution of the YDEP GY-T1031 Support for the Youth Development and Empowerment Program (YDEP) Aid in the design and effective execution of the YDEP Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1320 The purpose of this public opinion research study is to analyze a pool of major remittance senders by providing a geographic map of the origin of remittances by each autonomous community in Spain. RS-T1320 Socioeconomic Map of Remittances from Spain to Latin America and the Carribbean The purpose of this public opinion research study is to analyze a pool of major remittance senders by providing a geographic map of the origin of remittances by each autonomous community in Spain. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1076 The final evaluation will examine international best practice and programs that support the creation of enterprises as well as provide an assessment of the results of the MIF project "Improving Entrepreneurial Capacity in Latin America". RS-X1076 Final Evaluation MIF ATN/ME-7200-RG The final evaluation will examine international best practice and programs that support the creation of enterprises as well as provide an assessment of the results of the MIF project "Improving Entrepreneurial Capacity in Latin America". Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1016 EN AR-L1016 Municipal Strengthening Program EN Loan Operation Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1011 Non-committed TFFP line for up to US$ 10 million and 1 year tenor. GU-L1011 Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala - TFFP Non-committed TFFP line for up to US$ 10 million and 1 year tenor. Loan Operation Guatemala TRADE 14-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1067 This TC will be composed of the following components: analyzing the projects of the existing short list and select the projects that will reach feasibility, feasibility studies, and promotion of projects. GU-T1067 Feasibility Studies to Support Small Hydropower Plants This TC will be composed of the following components: analyzing the projects of the existing short list and select the projects that will reach feasibility, feasibility studies, and promotion of projects. Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENERGY 14-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1022 The Bank will provide a PCG to support the securitization of part of the existing mortgage portfolio of BBVA Banco Continental S.A. ("Continental"). In this way, the Bank supports Continental accessing the capital markets through the securitization of residential mortgages portfolio. PE-L1022 Banco Continental Guarantee Facility The Bank will provide a PCG to support the securitization of part of the existing mortgage portfolio of BBVA Banco Continental S.A. ("Continental"). In this way, the Bank supports Continental accessing the capital markets through the securitization of residential mortgages portfolio. Guarantee Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 14-Mar-2007 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1029 Uncommitted TFFP Line for up to US$ 10mn (3 year tenor) PE-L1029 Banco Interamericano de Finanzas - TFFP Uncommitted TFFP Line for up to US$ 10mn (3 year tenor) Loan Operation Peru TRADE 14-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1212 EN RG-T1212 Support the Strengthening of Capacities and Public Extension Activities EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 14-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1089 According to both phases of the Environmental Sanitation Program executed by EMAAP-Q: -Learn about successful experiences of Institutional and Technical Management of Potable Water and Sewerage Companies in Bogotá and Medellín -Visit the Hillsides Handling and learn about the organization of Bogotá Municipality EC-T1089 Institutional and Technical Management of Potable Water Companies According to both phases of the Environmental Sanitation Program executed by EMAAP-Q: -Learn about successful experiences of Institutional and Technical Management of Potable Water and Sewerage Companies in Bogotá and Medellín -Visit the Hillsides Handling and learn about the organization of Bogotá Municipality Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 13-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1067 EN HO-T1067 Support for the Development of PRONEGOCIOS RURALES EN Technical Cooperation Honduras AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 13-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1302 The main objective of this project is to gain better understanding of the distributional impacts of value chain upgrading initiatives as a basis for prioritization of policies and programs in support of value chains development according to their effectiveness in poverty alleviation. The specific objectives are: (i) to develop an analytical framework and methodology for determining the pro-poor impact of public and private actions to develop and upgrade value chains (ii) to produce recommendations for specific policies and Bank programs that would boost incomes of the poor by enhancing their participation in the value chains for textile industry in Honduras and beef and dairy industry in Nicaragua. RS-T1302 Value Chain Approach to Poverty Reduction The main objective of this project is to gain better understanding of the distributional impacts of value chain upgrading initiatives as a basis for prioritization of policies and programs in support of value chains development according to their effectiveness in poverty alleviation. The specific objectives are: (i) to develop an analytical framework and methodology for determining the pro-poor impact of public and private actions to develop and upgrade value chains (ii) to produce recommendations for specific policies and Bank programs that would boost incomes of the poor by enhancing their participation in the value chains for textile industry in Honduras and beef and dairy industry in Nicaragua. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1117 To contribute to improve the living conditions of marginalized and disadvantaged young people, living in poverty, and to increase their access to opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean. RG-T1117 Youth Program for Innovation and Social Action To contribute to improve the living conditions of marginalized and disadvantaged young people, living in poverty, and to increase their access to opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1045 The objetive of the program is to transform the present situation of vulnerability of the scavengers families of garbage dump to better conditions of access to social services and economic opportunities into the City of San Miguel. With the project it is expected: i) To develop the organizativas and enterprise capacities of the involved familiar groups of such form that allows them to improve the standard of life and the social management; ii) Access to the basic services and has assumed the commitment of retirement of dangerous infantile work; and iii) To create a company, with the purpose of the purchase sale of recycleable material and to the transformation of what of the garbage it represents feasibility artisan level ES-T1045 Capacity Strengthening of Families Scavenging the San Miguel Garbage Dump The objetive of the program is to transform the present situation of vulnerability of the scavengers families of garbage dump to better conditions of access to social services and economic opportunities into the City of San Miguel. With the project it is expected: i) To develop the organizativas and enterprise capacities of the involved familiar groups of such form that allows them to improve the standard of life and the social management; ii) Access to the basic services and has assumed the commitment of retirement of dangerous infantile work; and iii) To create a company, with the purpose of the purchase sale of recycleable material and to the transformation of what of the garbage it represents feasibility artisan level Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1048 The main objective of this Technical Cooperation is to promote analytical support in order to contribute to Paraguay's labor and economic related politics and programs in the preparation of the next national government and the completion of the Bank's strategy called Opportunity for the Majority. The specific objective of the TC is: (i) to provide technical cooperation for Paraguay qualifying the needs of the labor market regarding supply of capacity (quality and register), and intermediation (Component 1), (ii) the needs and organization of the private sector (Component 2), and (iii) the potential need of a labor observatory (Component 3). PR-T1048 Paraguay: Supporting Labor Markets to Benefit the Majority The main objective of this Technical Cooperation is to promote analytical support in order to contribute to Paraguay's labor and economic related politics and programs in the preparation of the next national government and the completion of the Bank's strategy called Opportunity for the Majority. The specific objective of the TC is: (i) to provide technical cooperation for Paraguay qualifying the needs of the labor market regarding supply of capacity (quality and register), and intermediation (Component 1), (ii) the needs and organization of the private sector (Component 2), and (iii) the potential need of a labor observatory (Component 3). Technical Cooperation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1239 The goal of the proposed program is to provide advanced training/exposure in museum management and administration for mid-level professionals working in public museums and not-for-profit research centers related to natural history in the Bank's 26 borrowing member countries. RG-T1239 Training Program in Management of Natural History Collections The goal of the proposed program is to provide advanced training/exposure in museum management and administration for mid-level professionals working in public museums and not-for-profit research centers related to natural history in the Bank's 26 borrowing member countries. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 08-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1336 The general objective of this project is to contribute to the promotion of access to rights and social services by the poorest of the region via the development of statistical tools for accurately measuring the prevalence of identity documents among adults. Specific objectives are: (i) to contribute to the piloting of questions on adult documentation that could eventually be incorporated in national household surveys and in the 2010 census round; (ii) to contribute to awareness raising and capacity building of government officials working in national statistics agencies; (iii) to contribute to improved targeting of vulnerable populations in IDB projects; and (iv) to generate knowledge for the upcoming regional conference on identity documents, to be entitled, Todos Somos, and general research by the Bank under the Building Opportunities for the Majority initiative. RS-T1336 Identifying the Majority:Methodologies Measuring revalence of Identity Documents The general objective of this project is to contribute to the promotion of access to rights and social services by the poorest of the region via the development of statistical tools for accurately measuring the prevalence of identity documents among adults. Specific objectives are: (i) to contribute to the piloting of questions on adult documentation that could eventually be incorporated in national household surveys and in the 2010 census round; (ii) to contribute to awareness raising and capacity building of government officials working in national statistics agencies; (iii) to contribute to improved targeting of vulnerable populations in IDB projects; and (iv) to generate knowledge for the upcoming regional conference on identity documents, to be entitled, Todos Somos, and general research by the Bank under the Building Opportunities for the Majority initiative. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Mar-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1450 The project will support Lemon Bank in its development of microfinance products. BR-L1450 Opportunities for the Majority through Access to Credit in Brazil The project will support Lemon Bank in its development of microfinance products. Loan Operation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Mar-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1045 The project will support Lemon Bank in its development of microfinance products. BR-M1045 Opportunities for the Majority through Access to Credit in Brazil The project will support Lemon Bank in its development of microfinance products. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1013 The goal of the project is to help make the Chilean economy more competitive and improve the quality of life for residents by making public-private partnerships for financing infrastructure sustainable over the long term. The purpose is to develop an independent oversight system for service quality in public works. The project's scope of action will include the system of concessioned works as well as works executed directly by the public sector. The project has been divided into five components for execution purposes: (i) support for the organizational development of the Superintendency of Public Works; (ii) structuring of the processes for regulating and overseeing service quality and customer service; (iii) development of an information system for regulation, oversight, and customer service; (iv) support for the development of mechanisms for stakeholder involvement: investors and users; and (v) dissemination of outcomes. CH-M1013 Development Independent Oversight System for Service Quality in Public Works The goal of the project is to help make the Chilean economy more competitive and improve the quality of life for residents by making public-private partnerships for financing infrastructure sustainable over the long term. The purpose is to develop an independent oversight system for service quality in public works. The project's scope of action will include the system of concessioned works as well as works executed directly by the public sector. The project has been divided into five components for execution purposes: (i) support for the organizational development of the Superintendency of Public Works; (ii) structuring of the processes for regulating and overseeing service quality and customer service; (iii) development of an information system for regulation, oversight, and customer service; (iv) support for the development of mechanisms for stakeholder involvement: investors and users; and (v) dissemination of outcomes. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1031 EN ME-M1031 Pilot Program for Development and Implementation of Family Protocols for SMEs EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1102 The program's goal is to improve labor market access of disadvantaged youth in Latin America and the Caribbean. RG-M1102 Connecting Disadvantaged Youth with Quality Employment The program's goal is to improve labor market access of disadvantaged youth in Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1063 Support Bolivian governmental authorities in giving humanitarian aid to the population that has been affected and evacuated, in order to partially mitigate the emergency situation generated by strong rains, floods and slides. BO-T1063 Emergency Caused by Rain, Flooding and Mud Slides in Bolivia Support Bolivian governmental authorities in giving humanitarian aid to the population that has been affected and evacuated, in order to partially mitigate the emergency situation generated by strong rains, floods and slides. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1021 The general objective of this Technical Cooperation is to finance consulting services to facilitate the execution of the Loan "Tourism Program in Protected Areas" currently under preparation by RE2/EN2. The specific objectives of the TC are the following: a. Produce detailed designs of the investments identified in the Sustainable Tourism Plans already developed for the Braulio Carrillo, Corcovado and Manuel Antonio Protected Areas and develop the appropriate studies and documentation to obtain the environmental authorization necessary to execute these investments. b. Elaborate the Sustainable Tourism Plans for the remaining 7 of the 10 Protected Areas considered in the Program that don't have such Plans yet. These Areas are Volcán Poas, Cahuita, Volcán Arenal, Irazú, Tortuguero, Rincón de la Vieja and Caño Negro. c. Improve and develop environmental and social impact monitoring plans for the 10 Protected Areas and generate a baseline for the indicators. d. Create standard designs for the most recurrent investments included in the Sustainable Tourism Plans developed for the 7 remaining Protected Areas to facilitate the execution of the works identified in the Plans and to ensure that all the investments have a uniform design across the Protected Areas. CR-T1021 Tourism Plans and Investment Designs in Wild Protected Areas The general objective of this Technical Cooperation is to finance consulting services to facilitate the execution of the Loan "Tourism Program in Protected Areas" currently under preparation by RE2/EN2. The specific objectives of the TC are the following: a. Produce detailed designs of the investments identified in the Sustainable Tourism Plans already developed for the Braulio Carrillo, Corcovado and Manuel Antonio Protected Areas and develop the appropriate studies and documentation to obtain the environmental authorization necessary to execute these investments. b. Elaborate the Sustainable Tourism Plans for the remaining 7 of the 10 Protected Areas considered in the Program that don't have such Plans yet. These Areas are Volcán Poas, Cahuita, Volcán Arenal, Irazú, Tortuguero, Rincón de la Vieja and Caño Negro. c. Improve and develop environmental and social impact monitoring plans for the 10 Protected Areas and generate a baseline for the indicators. d. Create standard designs for the most recurrent investments included in the Sustainable Tourism Plans developed for the 7 remaining Protected Areas to facilitate the execution of the works identified in the Plans and to ensure that all the investments have a uniform design across the Protected Areas. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 06-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1330 EN RS-T1330 Poverty Reduction through Private Sector Development EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1333 The objective of this operation is to support and bring value added to one-to-computing initiatives in education implemented across the Region. More specifically, this operation will help create a demand for one-to-one computing as a means for closing the educational gap in Latin America and the Caribbean by supporting a series of policy dialogues and technical assistance at the country level. RS-T1333 Policy Dialogue on One to One Computing in Education The objective of this operation is to support and bring value added to one-to-computing initiatives in education implemented across the Region. More specifically, this operation will help create a demand for one-to-one computing as a means for closing the educational gap in Latin America and the Caribbean by supporting a series of policy dialogues and technical assistance at the country level. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 06-Mar-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1334 The objective of this operation is to support and bring value added to one-to-computing initiatives in education implemented across the Region. More specifically, this technical cooperation will support the creation and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework for one-to-one computing initiatives implemented throughout the Region RS-T1334 Evaluating One-to-One Computing in Education The objective of this operation is to support and bring value added to one-to-computing initiatives in education implemented across the Region. More specifically, this technical cooperation will support the creation and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework for one-to-one computing initiatives implemented throughout the Region Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 06-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1023 EN AR-T1023 Towards a Model of Transparency and Accountability Developed from CSO EN Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1047 The TC has as its objective updating the Plan for the Revitalization of the Historical Downtown of Cartagena de Indias and the preparation of the program for its implementation. CO-T1047 Revitalization of Historical Downtown Cartagena de Indias The TC has as its objective updating the Plan for the Revitalization of the Historical Downtown of Cartagena de Indias and the preparation of the program for its implementation. Technical Cooperation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 02-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1009 The general objective of the project is to increase the international insertion of the SMEs exporters and potential exporters of non traditional products, to which the project will try to contribute by facilitating their operations by means of the utilization of new services provided by CAPEX. In order to do that, the project will center its efforts in: 1) The installation of a market of certificates of tributary credit; 2) The development of the capacity of CAPEX to generate proposals regarding the promotion of non traditional exports to the Public and Private Sectors; 3) The managerial and representative strengthening of CAPEX. PR-M1009 Facilitation of the Operations of SMEs Exporters of non Traditional Products The general objective of the project is to increase the international insertion of the SMEs exporters and potential exporters of non traditional products, to which the project will try to contribute by facilitating their operations by means of the utilization of new services provided by CAPEX. In order to do that, the project will center its efforts in: 1) The installation of a market of certificates of tributary credit; 2) The development of the capacity of CAPEX to generate proposals regarding the promotion of non traditional exports to the Public and Private Sectors; 3) The managerial and representative strengthening of CAPEX. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1020 The General mission is to increase the competitiveness of the dry land agriculture, being promoted the increasing participation of the small and medium producers cooperativizados in the process. Like Specific Objective, the Project sets out to generate permanent and sustainable capacities at level of the agricultural cooperatives to interpret the context and to implement innovating strategies of growth and sustainable development. The Project is organized in two components: Component 1: Design and validation from one metodology elaboration strategy at sectorial level. Its objective is to equip to the cooperatives with a estrategic plan with a defined agenda and consensuada, that paute driving and means an intelligent endorsement for the decision making. For it one will resort to a consultancy that will support the strategic planning, and the design and implementation of the competitiveness agenda. Component 2: Implementation of permanent and sustainable capacities of analysis and planning. It must like objective implement a "Intelligent Observatory" of the evolution of the sector and the possibilities of development of the cooperative system. The component includes the putting in practice of concrete initiatives of joint between the agents of the chain. The component will generate elements of market intelligence, identification of opportunities to valorize the production, and new forms of organization that improve the competitiveness of the cooperatives within the chain. These capacities must be permanent, and will have to be anticipated, from the beginning, actions and strategies that aim at their sustainability. It will be responsibility of the component in addition, to make a near pursuit of the march and implementation of the actions, the product obtaining, its appropriation by the "clients", and the preliminary obtaining of evidence of effects. It will obtain indicators that generate early evidence on the utility and advantage of the actions and its sustainability, and provide lessons for the expansion with the initiative to other headings. UR-M1020 Competitiveness of the Dry Land Agriculture The General mission is to increase the competitiveness of the dry land agriculture, being promoted the increasing participation of the small and medium producers cooperativizados in the process. Like Specific Objective, the Project sets out to generate permanent and sustainable capacities at level of the agricultural cooperatives to interpret the context and to implement innovating strategies of growth and sustainable development. The Project is organized in two components: Component 1: Design and validation from one metodology elaboration strategy at sectorial level. Its objective is to equip to the cooperatives with a estrategic plan with a defined agenda and consensuada, that paute driving and means an intelligent endorsement for the decision making. For it one will resort to a consultancy that will support the strategic planning, and the design and implementation of the competitiveness agenda. Component 2: Implementation of permanent and sustainable capacities of analysis and planning. It must like objective implement a "Intelligent Observatory" of the evolution of the sector and the possibilities of development of the cooperative system. The component includes the putting in practice of concrete initiatives of joint between the agents of the chain. The component will generate elements of market intelligence, identification of opportunities to valorize the production, and new forms of organization that improve the competitiveness of the cooperatives within the chain. These capacities must be permanent, and will have to be anticipated, from the beginning, actions and strategies that aim at their sustainability. It will be responsibility of the component in addition, to make a near pursuit of the march and implementation of the actions, the product obtaining, its appropriation by the "clients", and the preliminary obtaining of evidence of effects. It will obtain indicators that generate early evidence on the utility and advantage of the actions and its sustainability, and provide lessons for the expansion with the initiative to other headings. Technical Cooperation Uruguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 02-Mar-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1014 The general objective of the Program is to sustainably improve terrestrial transportation of freight and passengers in the priority corridors, for incrementing the competitiveness of the regional production structure and support economic and social integration of its inhabitants. The purpose of the Program is to reduce the costs of transport and time of travel, complimenting the improvement and rehabilitation of integration corridors with neighbor countries and of national and priority provincial routes that connect the nucleus and circuits of the region's economic activity with local and external markets, increasing security for the users of such routes. AR-L1014 Norte Grande Roads Infrastructure Program The general objective of the Program is to sustainably improve terrestrial transportation of freight and passengers in the priority corridors, for incrementing the competitiveness of the regional production structure and support economic and social integration of its inhabitants. The purpose of the Program is to reduce the costs of transport and time of travel, complimenting the improvement and rehabilitation of integration corridors with neighbor countries and of national and priority provincial routes that connect the nucleus and circuits of the region's economic activity with local and external markets, increasing security for the users of such routes. Loan Operation Argentina TRANSPORT 28-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1046 The objective of this financing is to support to the Undersecretary's office of Economic Coordination for: (i) to carry out the necessary activities to culminate the preparation and beginning of the Support Program for Competitiveness of the Great North (AR-L1013); and (ii) execute a preliminary exercise in two provinces of the Great North Region. AR-L1046 PEF: AR-L1013 Norte Grande Competitiveness Program The objective of this financing is to support to the Undersecretary's office of Economic Coordination for: (i) to carry out the necessary activities to culminate the preparation and beginning of the Support Program for Competitiveness of the Great North (AR-L1013); and (ii) execute a preliminary exercise in two provinces of the Great North Region. Loan Operation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1114 Uncommitted TFFP Line for up to US$ 25 million and 3 years tenor. BR-L1114 Banco Indusval Multistock - TFFP Uncommitted TFFP Line for up to US$ 25 million and 3 years tenor. Loan Operation Brazil TRADE 28-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1010 Uncommitted TFFP Line for up to US$ 40 million and 3 years tenor. CR-L1010 Costa Rica National Bank - TFFP Uncommitted TFFP Line for up to US$ 40 million and 3 years tenor. Loan Operation Costa Rica TRADE 28-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1009 This investment operation support the Government initiatives in order to contribute to the development of health conditions of the Guatemalan population, through the strenghtening of this purpose and the investments of the hospital network program. GU-L1009 Strengthening Hospital Network Program This investment operation support the Government initiatives in order to contribute to the development of health conditions of the Guatemalan population, through the strenghtening of this purpose and the investments of the hospital network program. Loan Operation Guatemala HEALTH 28-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1062 The general objective of this present operation is to increase and to improve the supply of health services for the population of the area of influence of 12 hospitals benefited by the Program GU-L1009 and to increase the efficiency of public expenditures in the sector. The specific objective is to implement the Management Model in the Hospital sector in these establishments to strengthen their management capacity. GU-T1062 Implementation of a Hospital Management Model The general objective of this present operation is to increase and to improve the supply of health services for the population of the area of influence of 12 hospitals benefited by the Program GU-L1009 and to increase the efficiency of public expenditures in the sector. The specific objective is to implement the Management Model in the Hospital sector in these establishments to strengthen their management capacity. Technical Cooperation Guatemala HEALTH 28-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1050 The objective of this operation is to contribute to the development of the rural tourism in Paraguay. PR-T1050 Guide of Rural Tourism The objective of this operation is to contribute to the development of the rural tourism in Paraguay. Technical Cooperation Paraguay SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 27-Feb-2007 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1052 The objective of this technical cooperation is the realization of due diligence studies that will determine the viability and financial sustainability of the Project. This due diligence will encompass analysis and thorough review of the following aspects: i) environmental and social; ii) developmental impact; iii) technical (i.e. independent engineering review); iv) insurance review; and legal and regulatory assessment. BR-T1052 Investment Program of ATE III Transmission Project The objective of this technical cooperation is the realization of due diligence studies that will determine the viability and financial sustainability of the Project. This due diligence will encompass analysis and thorough review of the following aspects: i) environmental and social; ii) developmental impact; iii) technical (i.e. independent engineering review); iv) insurance review; and legal and regulatory assessment. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 22-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1039 Support the pension reform process providing technical expertise to the institutions responsible for implementing it. CH-T1039 Support for the Design Process of the Pension Reform in Chile Support the pension reform process providing technical expertise to the institutions responsible for implementing it. Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1041 Identify and analyze the potential for a project on local economic development and the audiovisual sector in Valparaíso, Chile. CH-T1041 Audiovisual Industries in Chile: Development Opportunity for Valparaiso Identify and analyze the potential for a project on local economic development and the audiovisual sector in Valparaíso, Chile. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1020 The objective of the project is to contibute to the private sector development of the Central Region of Argentina. The specific objective is to support 120 family businesses in the Central Region to professionalize their management and operations through the implementation of good practices of corporate governance. AR-M1020 Survival and Competitiveness of Family Businesses in Central Region The objective of the project is to contibute to the private sector development of the Central Region of Argentina. The specific objective is to support 120 family businesses in the Central Region to professionalize their management and operations through the implementation of good practices of corporate governance. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1059 The objective of this operation is to contribute to the local development in communities of Guatemala through the strengthening of the Grupos Gestores. These are mostly low income communities of indigenous peoples that have proven entrepreneurial initiative. GU-T1059 Strengthening of the National Network of Community Promotion Groups The objective of this operation is to contribute to the local development in communities of Guatemala through the strengthening of the Grupos Gestores. These are mostly low income communities of indigenous peoples that have proven entrepreneurial initiative. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1027 Investment in a Micro finance institution based in Veracruz, Mexico. ME-M1027 Equity Investment and Technical Cooperation for Microcred in Veracruz Investment in a Micro finance institution based in Veracruz, Mexico. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-Q0002 Investment in a Micro finance institution based in Veracruz, Mexico. ME-Q0002 Equity Investment and Technical Cooperation for Microcred in Veracruz Investment in a Micro finance institution based in Veracruz, Mexico. Equity Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1318 The general objective is to improve the socioeconomic environment in urban areas through best international practices in the management of public markets. The specific objective is to identify MIF pilot projects that use public-private partnership schemes for the modernization of public markets, facilitating its adaptation to the reality of two beneficiary countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. RS-T1318 Public Markets as an Engine for the Economic, Social and Cultural Development The general objective is to improve the socioeconomic environment in urban areas through best international practices in the management of public markets. The specific objective is to identify MIF pilot projects that use public-private partnership schemes for the modernization of public markets, facilitating its adaptation to the reality of two beneficiary countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1326 The general purpose of this technical cooperation is for MIF to be able to respond more quickly and comprehensively with innovative solutions for the client - the NGO or government that sponsors a project - while maintaining standards of accountability and transparency equal or greater than the standards maintained by the Inter-American Development Bank and its affiliates. The specific objectives are aimed to: 1) improve efficiency through savings in terms of time and resources spent on project administration; and 2) improve effectiveness in terms of an improvement in the capacity of country office staff to help executing agencies meet project objectives and achieve intended results. RS-T1326 Innovative Approaches to Improving Effectiveness and Efficiency of MIF Processes The general purpose of this technical cooperation is for MIF to be able to respond more quickly and comprehensively with innovative solutions for the client - the NGO or government that sponsors a project - while maintaining standards of accountability and transparency equal or greater than the standards maintained by the Inter-American Development Bank and its affiliates. The specific objectives are aimed to: 1) improve efficiency through savings in terms of time and resources spent on project administration; and 2) improve effectiveness in terms of an improvement in the capacity of country office staff to help executing agencies meet project objectives and achieve intended results. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1321 EN RS-T1321 Support the Validation Process of CDMs and CERs Commercialization (I) EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 20-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1323 To help to incorporate and stimulate the consideration of the Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) in the projects financed by the BID which could be considered like Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and facilitate the Bank clients, so much public, as private, the necessary technical assistance, along the project cycle, to commercialize, in the best possible conditions, the CERs that the above mentioned projects could generate. RS-T1323 Development of Project Idea Notes & Project Design Documents (I) To help to incorporate and stimulate the consideration of the Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) in the projects financed by the BID which could be considered like Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and facilitate the Bank clients, so much public, as private, the necessary technical assistance, along the project cycle, to commercialize, in the best possible conditions, the CERs that the above mentioned projects could generate. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 20-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-T1004 The objective of this project is to support the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the assessment of the current efficiency and effectiveness of trade logistics and trade facilitation practices in Barbados, and to recommend specific actions based upon international best practices. BA-T1004 Strategy to Strengthen Trade Logistics and Trade Facilitation The objective of this project is to support the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the assessment of the current efficiency and effectiveness of trade logistics and trade facilitation practices in Barbados, and to recommend specific actions based upon international best practices. Technical Cooperation Barbados TRADE 16-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1331 The general objective of this technical cooperation project is to promote knowledge of the economic, social and legal prerequisites of an inclusive pro-poor trade agenda. Specific objectives include: (i) strengthening the capacity of Latin American and Caribbean parliamentarians to understand the nature of a rules-based international trading system; (ii) improve their capacity to work with constituents, business and civil society in the formulation of international trade policy agendas and in the implementation of domestic complementary reforms that contribute to poverty reduction; and (iii) to foster the sharing of experiences and lessons learned and encourage dialogue and cooperation among parliamentarians of the hemisphere on issues relating to trade policy. RS-T1331 Promoting Trade Knowledge among Parliamentarians of the Americas The general objective of this technical cooperation project is to promote knowledge of the economic, social and legal prerequisites of an inclusive pro-poor trade agenda. Specific objectives include: (i) strengthening the capacity of Latin American and Caribbean parliamentarians to understand the nature of a rules-based international trading system; (ii) improve their capacity to work with constituents, business and civil society in the formulation of international trade policy agendas and in the implementation of domestic complementary reforms that contribute to poverty reduction; and (iii) to foster the sharing of experiences and lessons learned and encourage dialogue and cooperation among parliamentarians of the hemisphere on issues relating to trade policy. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 16-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1033 Training on transformation of urban transport projects. UR-T1033 Metropolitan Urban Transportation Systems Training on transformation of urban transport projects. Technical Cooperation Uruguay TRANSPORT 16-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1018 The objective of the project is to develop export promotion/market penetration strategies for five pilot nostalgic products targeted at Dominican (and other communities) residing outside of their home countries. This program, conceived as a pilot project, will focus on "nostalgic" products that are manufactured by small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and that have export potential. In doing so, the program seeks to assist SMEs in taking advantage of the improved market access conditions brought by trade liberalizing agreements. DR-T1018 Nostalgic Products and Export Promotion The objective of the project is to develop export promotion/market penetration strategies for five pilot nostalgic products targeted at Dominican (and other communities) residing outside of their home countries. This program, conceived as a pilot project, will focus on "nostalgic" products that are manufactured by small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and that have export potential. In doing so, the program seeks to assist SMEs in taking advantage of the improved market access conditions brought by trade liberalizing agreements. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic TRADE 15-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1049 To strengthen the cooperation between Sida and the IDB at the local level through more hands-on projects that can identify eligible projects to be executed between the two institutions in Nicaragua NI-T1049 Coordination of the Sida-IDB Partnership in Nicaragua To strengthen the cooperation between Sida and the IDB at the local level through more hands-on projects that can identify eligible projects to be executed between the two institutions in Nicaragua Technical Cooperation Nicaragua 15-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1305 The project will fund and organize two workshops under the title "Policy Alternatives to Improve the Social Impact of Trade and Integration". Each one-week workshop will bring together 20 medium and high level government officials from institutions responsible for trade and social policies in the region. In order to provide a common ground for policy relevant discussions, each workshop will seek an appropriate representation of government officials from the various sub-regions: Mexico and Central America, the Andean Countries and South America. Workshops will take place at the IDB headquarters in Washington, D.C. An ad hoc committee integrated by staff from INT, INTAL and INDES, in consultation with regional departments will decide on the selection of participants. Dates for the two workshops will be decided by this Committte, trying to benefit from the attention that other events in the region may draw on these issues (i.e. Ministerial Meetings for Mercosur, etc.). INDES will assume the academic coordination of workshops and logistical arrangements. RS-T1305 Training Workshops on Social Impact of Regional Integration The project will fund and organize two workshops under the title "Policy Alternatives to Improve the Social Impact of Trade and Integration". Each one-week workshop will bring together 20 medium and high level government officials from institutions responsible for trade and social policies in the region. In order to provide a common ground for policy relevant discussions, each workshop will seek an appropriate representation of government officials from the various sub-regions: Mexico and Central America, the Andean Countries and South America. Workshops will take place at the IDB headquarters in Washington, D.C. An ad hoc committee integrated by staff from INT, INTAL and INDES, in consultation with regional departments will decide on the selection of participants. Dates for the two workshops will be decided by this Committte, trying to benefit from the attention that other events in the region may draw on these issues (i.e. Ministerial Meetings for Mercosur, etc.). INDES will assume the academic coordination of workshops and logistical arrangements. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 15-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1026 The specific objectives of this Technical Cooperation are to support the preparation of the National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy (NSTIS) and the organization and start-up of the ANII, that will have the responsibility for executing most of the activities included in the strategy. UR-T1026 Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy Plan Preparation The specific objectives of this Technical Cooperation are to support the preparation of the National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy (NSTIS) and the organization and start-up of the ANII, that will have the responsibility for executing most of the activities included in the strategy. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 15-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1015 The general objective of the project is to dynamize the Argentinian productive structure. AR-M1015 Promotion of Dynamic Entrepreneurship in Argentina The general objective of the project is to dynamize the Argentinian productive structure. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-Q0003 The general objective of the project is to dynamize the Argentinian productive structure. AR-Q0003 Promotion of Dynamic Entrepreneurship in Argentina The general objective of the project is to dynamize the Argentinian productive structure. Equity Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1008 EN EC-M1008 Strengthening of Local Credit Union Networks EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1066 To strengthen the cooperation between Sida and the IDB at the local level through more hands-on projects that can identify eligible projects to be executed between the two institutions in Honduras HO-T1066 Coordination of the Sida-IDB Partnership in Honduras To strengthen the cooperation between Sida and the IDB at the local level through more hands-on projects that can identify eligible projects to be executed between the two institutions in Honduras Technical Cooperation Honduras 14-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1032 EN ME-M1032 Program to Promote Public-Private Partnerships in Mexican States (PIAPPEM) EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1038 The operation will support the design and implementation of the Management Based Result System (MBRS) in Paraguay. The technical cooperation will finance a Diagnosis about the relevant condition of the country (weakness and strength) to implement the MBRS and an Action Plan. The operation is consistent with the Modernization of the State Strategy and the Bank Strategy in Paraguay regarding improvement of the public administration and transparency PR-T1038 Support for the Implementation of Management Based on Results The operation will support the design and implementation of the Management Based Result System (MBRS) in Paraguay. The technical cooperation will finance a Diagnosis about the relevant condition of the country (weakness and strength) to implement the MBRS and an Action Plan. The operation is consistent with the Modernization of the State Strategy and the Bank Strategy in Paraguay regarding improvement of the public administration and transparency Technical Cooperation Paraguay 14-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1214 EN RG-T1214 Latin-America Research Networks EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1332 The general objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to analyze how best practices in transferring technology to SMEs through partnerships between the private sector and research and development institutions can be successfully adopted by poorer countries in LAC. RS-T1332 Technology Transfer for Private Sector Development The general objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to analyze how best practices in transferring technology to SMEs through partnerships between the private sector and research and development institutions can be successfully adopted by poorer countries in LAC. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1253 2.1 The objective of the project is to evaluate the feasibility of replicating selected models of private provision of care that have been successful in other environments, i.e., specifically in India. The purpose is to gain an understanding of the organizational and business principles at work, the nature and quality of the results achieved and the conditions under which replicability could be feasible. The purpose furthermore is to pre-identify possible areas of intervention and investment by the Bank. RG-T1253 Reaching the Majority in Health: Investment in Private Provision of Care 2.1 The objective of the project is to evaluate the feasibility of replicating selected models of private provision of care that have been successful in other environments, i.e., specifically in India. The purpose is to gain an understanding of the organizational and business principles at work, the nature and quality of the results achieved and the conditions under which replicability could be feasible. The purpose furthermore is to pre-identify possible areas of intervention and investment by the Bank. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 13-Feb-2007 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-X1003 To improve the capacity of municipal administrations to plan, manage, monitor and evaluate public policies, as well as government programs and projects implemented at municipal level BR-X1003 Institutional Strengthening of Selected Municipalities to Reduce Poverty To improve the capacity of municipal administrations to plan, manage, monitor and evaluate public policies, as well as government programs and projects implemented at municipal level Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 12-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1031 1) Financial assistance for institutional strengthening and development of the information systems necessary to implement the project CH-L1024. 2) Provide the necessary elements for the preparation of the above operation. CH-L1031 PEF: CH-L1024 Management and Preventive Information Systems Strengthening 1) Financial assistance for institutional strengthening and development of the information systems necessary to implement the project CH-L1024. 2) Provide the necessary elements for the preparation of the above operation. Loan Operation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1034 This Technical Cooperation will produce the Framework for Tourism in Chile, as the basis for a future IDB loan. The Framework will be geared towards fostering the competitivity of the tourism industry in Chile and to consolidate its position at a national and international level. It shall establish the bases for the future Chilean tourism model, offering to the private and public sectors a tool for the management, organization and optimization of tourism resources. CH-T1034 Program for the Promotion of Tourism in Chile This Technical Cooperation will produce the Framework for Tourism in Chile, as the basis for a future IDB loan. The Framework will be geared towards fostering the competitivity of the tourism industry in Chile and to consolidate its position at a national and international level. It shall establish the bases for the future Chilean tourism model, offering to the private and public sectors a tool for the management, organization and optimization of tourism resources. Technical Cooperation Chile SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 09-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1017 The objective is to contribute to the management process by result procedure of the Public Admistration, strengthening the design and implementation of a Budgeting System Based on Results DR-T1017 Strengthening Budgeting System Based on Results The objective is to contribute to the management process by result procedure of the Public Admistration, strengthening the design and implementation of a Budgeting System Based on Results Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1027 The primary goal is to support the Government and the communities of Coclé, Herrera, Santos and Veraguas in formulating a Sustainable Development Strategy for each province, along with the corresponding Plan of Action for its implementation, in order to harness the potential of ongoing investments to achieve a sustainable development of the region.. PN-T1027 Sustainable Development of Provinces: Coclé, Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas The primary goal is to support the Government and the communities of Coclé, Herrera, Santos and Veraguas in formulating a Sustainable Development Strategy for each province, along with the corresponding Plan of Action for its implementation, in order to harness the potential of ongoing investments to achieve a sustainable development of the region.. Technical Cooperation Panama AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1317 The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to the Fund Manager of the KFT, to help him review and evaluate proposals and draft policy or monitoring documents relating to the operations of the Fund and to assist him in his liaison activities with the Donor, borrowing member countries and the Bank Departments and country offices. Additionally, responding to donor requests, this technical cooperation will seek to strengthen the Fund's outreach and dissemination activities in the region. RS-T1317 Technical and Advisory Support for the Development of the KPKF The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to the Fund Manager of the KFT, to help him review and evaluate proposals and draft policy or monitoring documents relating to the operations of the Fund and to assist him in his liaison activities with the Donor, borrowing member countries and the Bank Departments and country offices. Additionally, responding to donor requests, this technical cooperation will seek to strengthen the Fund's outreach and dissemination activities in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 08-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1022 To continue supporting the decentralization process in Mexico by enhancing the management capacity and financial situation of states and municipalities (sub-national governments, or SNGs) through the direct support to the execution of Phase II of FORTEM (ME-0256) as well as providing resources for studies and institutional strengthening for the future Phase III of FORTEM (ME-0208). ME-T1022 Support for Execution of Phase II of FORTEM and Additional Feasibility Studies To continue supporting the decentralization process in Mexico by enhancing the management capacity and financial situation of states and municipalities (sub-national governments, or SNGs) through the direct support to the execution of Phase II of FORTEM (ME-0256) as well as providing resources for studies and institutional strengthening for the future Phase III of FORTEM (ME-0208). Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1029 The objective of this operation is to support the preparation of the Program for Strengthening CONAF's Management Capacity (CH-L1021) CH-L1029 PEF: CH-L1021 PROGRAM TO STRENGHTEN CONAF'S MANAGEMENT CAPACITY The objective of this operation is to support the preparation of the Program for Strengthening CONAF's Management Capacity (CH-L1021) Loan Operation Chile ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 06-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1064 Support the preparation of proposals on public policy options in cultural matters and their transformation into an engine of local development. GU-T1064 Analysis and Quantification of Cultural Industries of Guatemala Support the preparation of proposals on public policy options in cultural matters and their transformation into an engine of local development. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1037 The goal of the project is to help expand and deepen microfinance services in Peru. The purpose is to foster a downscaling model to promote expanding the supply of competitive financial services to microenterprises and low-income sectors. PE-M1037 Institutional Strengthening of Banco Internacional S.A. (INTERBANK) The goal of the project is to help expand and deepen microfinance services in Peru. The purpose is to foster a downscaling model to promote expanding the supply of competitive financial services to microenterprises and low-income sectors. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1252 EN RG-T1252 Business Survey on Trade Aggrement Proliferation EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 06-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1065 To strengthen the cooperation between Sida and the IDB at the local level through more hands-on projects that can identify eligible projects to be executed between the two institutions in Guatemala. GU-T1065 Coordination of the Sida-IDB Partnership in Guatemala To strengthen the cooperation between Sida and the IDB at the local level through more hands-on projects that can identify eligible projects to be executed between the two institutions in Guatemala. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-S1006 To help reduce poverty levels among small farmers who belong to Regantes San Rafael del Yuma Association. DR-S1006 Market Access and self-Management for Small Farmers To help reduce poverty levels among small farmers who belong to Regantes San Rafael del Yuma Association. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 01-Feb-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1015 The objective of this project is to contribute to the development of the northern provinces through the efficient utilization of water resources by regulating its availability for expanding both the agricultural and industrial sectors. Additionally the program will provide clean water and better sewage systems for low income populations and control flooding. AR-L1015 Water Infrastructure: Northern Provinces Development The objective of this project is to contribute to the development of the northern provinces through the efficient utilization of water resources by regulating its availability for expanding both the agricultural and industrial sectors. Additionally the program will provide clean water and better sewage systems for low income populations and control flooding. Loan Operation Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 31-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1019 The CCLIP and the Individual Loan will contribute to the sustainable improvement of the habitat of the families living in irregular neighborhoods with severe deficiencies in public infrastructure, and do not enjoy ownership of the properties in which they live. The CCLIP and the Individual Loan will have four components: i) Public infrastructure and equipment; ii) Land tenure legalization; iii) Increase of social and human capital; and iv) Institutional strengthening at national and local levels. AR-L1019 CCLIP Neighborhood Upgrading Program, First Individual Project The CCLIP and the Individual Loan will contribute to the sustainable improvement of the habitat of the families living in irregular neighborhoods with severe deficiencies in public infrastructure, and do not enjoy ownership of the properties in which they live. The CCLIP and the Individual Loan will have four components: i) Public infrastructure and equipment; ii) Land tenure legalization; iii) Increase of social and human capital; and iv) Institutional strengthening at national and local levels. Loan Operation Argentina URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 31-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-X1004 The CCLIP and the Individual Loan will contribute to the sustainable improvement of the habitat of the families living in irregular neighborhoods with severe deficiencies in public infrastructure, and do not enjoy ownership of the properties in which they live. The CCLIP and the Individual Loan will have four components: i) Public infrastructure and equipment; ii) Land tenure legalization; iii) Increase of social and human capital; and iv) Institutional strengthening at national and local levels. AR-X1004 CCLIP Neighborhoods Improvemnt Progran (PROMEBA II) The CCLIP and the Individual Loan will contribute to the sustainable improvement of the habitat of the families living in irregular neighborhoods with severe deficiencies in public infrastructure, and do not enjoy ownership of the properties in which they live. The CCLIP and the Individual Loan will have four components: i) Public infrastructure and equipment; ii) Land tenure legalization; iii) Increase of social and human capital; and iv) Institutional strengthening at national and local levels. Container Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Jan-2007 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1060 The objective is to strengthen the institutional research capabilities of IPEA to ensure its relevance to both the Government and the Brazilian society at large via its research and dissemination of knowledge that will contribute to improve the formulation and evaluation of public policies. BR-L1060 Assessments, Prospects, and Development Alternatives in Brazil - IPEA Research The objective is to strengthen the institutional research capabilities of IPEA to ensure its relevance to both the Government and the Brazilian society at large via its research and dissemination of knowledge that will contribute to improve the formulation and evaluation of public policies. Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1051 The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide resources to provide relief to the population affected by the natural disaster in the Estate of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BR-T1051 Emergency Relief to the State of Rio de Janiero The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide resources to provide relief to the population affected by the natural disaster in the Estate of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 31-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1022 The principal objective of this program is to strengthen the effectiveness of the Federal Competition Law through the reduction of anticompetitive behaviours througha more effective action of the Federal Competition Commission. ME-M1022 Program to Open Markets to SMEs through Competition Policy The principal objective of this program is to strengthen the effectiveness of the Federal Competition Law through the reduction of anticompetitive behaviours througha more effective action of the Federal Competition Commission. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1031 The goal of the project is to help improve access to quality financial services for underbanked sectors in Peru's regions. Its purpose is to strengthen the capacity of CRACs and Edpymes to expand and consolidate their operations and penetrate new markets. PE-M1031 Consolidation of Private Microfinance Institutions in the Regions of Peru The goal of the project is to help improve access to quality financial services for underbanked sectors in Peru's regions. Its purpose is to strengthen the capacity of CRACs and Edpymes to expand and consolidate their operations and penetrate new markets. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1098 The main objetive of the project is to promote the growth of sustainable MFI's and increase their outreach and support to the micro, small and medium enterprises in Latin America. RG-M1098 Equity investment in Global Partnerships Microfinance Fund 2006 The main objetive of the project is to promote the growth of sustainable MFI's and increase their outreach and support to the micro, small and medium enterprises in Latin America. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 31-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-Q0005 The main objetive of the project is to promote the growth of sustainable MFI's and increase their outreach and support to the micro, small and medium enterprises in Latin America. RG-Q0005 Equity investment in Global Partnerships Microfinance Fund 2006 The main objetive of the project is to promote the growth of sustainable MFI's and increase their outreach and support to the micro, small and medium enterprises in Latin America. Equity Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 31-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-L1005 US$7 million term loan for refinancing, capex and working capital. SU-L1005 CKC Suriname US$7 million term loan for refinancing, capex and working capital. Loan Operation Suriname INDUSTRY 31-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204000 To improve the access of low-income populations to a wide range of sustainable financial services by strengthening the financial cooperatives that are to become regulated and supervised by the Bank Superintendency. TC0204000 Regulatory Strengthening of Paraguay's Cooperative Sector To improve the access of low-income populations to a wide range of sustainable financial services by strengthening the financial cooperatives that are to become regulated and supervised by the Bank Superintendency. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1026 The general aim of the consultancy is to analyze the institutional, legal, and regulatory framework as it affects the performance of the Costa Rican National Innovation System (SNI) and to propose measures that would create an environment more conducive to technological innovation, particularly among private sector companies. CR-T1026 Analysis of Institutional, Legal, and Regulatory Framework The general aim of the consultancy is to analyze the institutional, legal, and regulatory framework as it affects the performance of the Costa Rican National Innovation System (SNI) and to propose measures that would create an environment more conducive to technological innovation, particularly among private sector companies. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 30-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1034 Uncommitted TFFP credit line for Banco Bolivariano for up to US$ 10 million and 2 year term EC-L1034 Banco Bolivariano - TFFP Uncommitted TFFP credit line for Banco Bolivariano for up to US$ 10 million and 2 year term Loan Operation Ecuador TRADE 30-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1035 Uncommitted TFFP credit line for Banco del Pichincha in Ecuador for up to US$ 30 million and 2 year term. EC-L1035 Banco del Pichincha - TFFP Uncommitted TFFP credit line for Banco del Pichincha in Ecuador for up to US$ 30 million and 2 year term. Loan Operation Ecuador TRADE 30-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1022 To support the Ministerio de la Presidencia to formulate a strategy for the development of the Colon Province, which will allow to integrate the different initiatives going-on and that the Government plans to execute in the short- and medium-term. PN-T1022 Preparation of the Sustainable Development Program for Colon Province To support the Ministerio de la Presidencia to formulate a strategy for the development of the Colon Province, which will allow to integrate the different initiatives going-on and that the Government plans to execute in the short- and medium-term. Technical Cooperation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 29-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1046 The policy note will provide a description and analysis of the current socio-economic and legal situation of Indigenous and Afro-descendent peoples and will provide policy recommendations to be discussed (i) to facilitate the development of the Country Strategy Paper; (ii) to facilitate the development of the Bank's current and future portfolio in Nicaragua. The policy recommendations will be summarized in a Policy Matrix, which will provide a strategic focus for the Bank's activities in Nicaragua as they relate to Indigenous and Afro-descendent peoples, and will be of strategic use to technical specialists in the sectoral divisions for project planning. NI-T1046 Policy Note for Indigenous Peoples and Afro-descendants in Nicaragua The policy note will provide a description and analysis of the current socio-economic and legal situation of Indigenous and Afro-descendent peoples and will provide policy recommendations to be discussed (i) to facilitate the development of the Country Strategy Paper; (ii) to facilitate the development of the Bank's current and future portfolio in Nicaragua. The policy recommendations will be summarized in a Policy Matrix, which will provide a strategic focus for the Bank's activities in Nicaragua as they relate to Indigenous and Afro-descendent peoples, and will be of strategic use to technical specialists in the sectoral divisions for project planning. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1243 The objective of the project is to support the institutional strengthening process of the legislative body of BO, CO, EC, PEo through the implementation of modern ICT for administrative and legal information management and interchange. The project is of strategic importance to the Bank as it consolidates the accomplishments in the other Subregions. RG-T1243 Global Legal Information Regional Network for Andean Countries The objective of the project is to support the institutional strengthening process of the legislative body of BO, CO, EC, PEo through the implementation of modern ICT for administrative and legal information management and interchange. The project is of strategic importance to the Bank as it consolidates the accomplishments in the other Subregions. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1298 The general objective of this consultancy is to analyze the mayor problems of family own-businesses in Guatemala and Jamaica, identify the best international practices and recommend solutions. The specific objective is to identify MIF pilot projects that define the lines of action that will allow the professionalization of the management, facilitate the succession through a family protocol and improve the access to finances for family-owned businesses in these two countries. RS-T1298 Strengthening and Development of Family-Owned Businesses in Guatemala & Jamaica The general objective of this consultancy is to analyze the mayor problems of family own-businesses in Guatemala and Jamaica, identify the best international practices and recommend solutions. The specific objective is to identify MIF pilot projects that define the lines of action that will allow the professionalization of the management, facilitate the succession through a family protocol and improve the access to finances for family-owned businesses in these two countries. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1308 The objective of the TC is to support the development of a regional initiative to combat human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. RS-T1308 Support for the Development of a Regional Anti-Trafficking Initiative The objective of the TC is to support the development of a regional initiative to combat human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1012 The program's general objective is to improve the living conditions of the population living in extreme poverty in selected rural comminuties, by strengthening their organizational capacities through the implementation of the health policy SAFCI and actions tha focus on the improvement of their housing conditions. BO-L1012 Social Protection and Community Integral Development The program's general objective is to improve the living conditions of the population living in extreme poverty in selected rural comminuties, by strengthening their organizational capacities through the implementation of the health policy SAFCI and actions tha focus on the improvement of their housing conditions. Loan Operation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1034 The purpose of the TC is evaluate the results on the first phase of the PDBG, determine the actual institutional capacity of CEDAE, trigger a process aimed at the institutional, operational, and economic-financial recovery of the company, so as to enable CEDAE to essentially improve the quality of sanitation services, preparing it to execute efficiently the second phase of the PDBG. BR-T1034 CEDAE's Commercial Operation Efficiency Improvement Program The purpose of the TC is evaluate the results on the first phase of the PDBG, determine the actual institutional capacity of CEDAE, trigger a process aimed at the institutional, operational, and economic-financial recovery of the company, so as to enable CEDAE to essentially improve the quality of sanitation services, preparing it to execute efficiently the second phase of the PDBG. Technical Cooperation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 17-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1007 The project's goal is to improve the competitiveness of the Uruguayan private sector through institutional and/or legislative reforms oriented to improve Uruguay's business climate and entrepreneurial development in areas such as exports, investments, innovation and quality. UR-L1007 Programatic Competitiveness Loan I The project's goal is to improve the competitiveness of the Uruguayan private sector through institutional and/or legislative reforms oriented to improve Uruguay's business climate and entrepreneurial development in areas such as exports, investments, innovation and quality. Loan Operation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1296 The general objective of this consultancy is to analyze the best international practices of private financing of human capital, as well a identifying those possible initiatives that are developing in LAC. The specific objective is to identify up to three pilot projects of private financing of human capital in which MIF could support. Such pilot projects consist of the acceleration and impulse to existing initiative in LAC, as wells as the transfer of best international practices. Each pilot project identified should go along with a partner willing to collaborate with MIF and developed in a eligible country of LAC where the conditions to develop the possible projects about the topic exist. RS-T1296 Private Financing of Human Capital The general objective of this consultancy is to analyze the best international practices of private financing of human capital, as well a identifying those possible initiatives that are developing in LAC. The specific objective is to identify up to three pilot projects of private financing of human capital in which MIF could support. Such pilot projects consist of the acceleration and impulse to existing initiative in LAC, as wells as the transfer of best international practices. Each pilot project identified should go along with a partner willing to collaborate with MIF and developed in a eligible country of LAC where the conditions to develop the possible projects about the topic exist. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1048 The main object is to support the municipalities of the PROCIDADES Program to strengthen their technical and institutional capacity, especially in the fields of local economic activity, economic promotion, financial management, and administration and supervision of investments, through methodologies and instruments to be developed. BR-T1048 Support of Brazilian Municipal Management The main object is to support the municipalities of the PROCIDADES Program to strengthen their technical and institutional capacity, especially in the fields of local economic activity, economic promotion, financial management, and administration and supervision of investments, through methodologies and instruments to be developed. Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 12-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1048 The TC will support the preparation of PE0240 Citizen Security Program, which is included in the Country Strategy Paper 2006-2007 PE-T1048 Support to Local Citizen Security Plans The TC will support the preparation of PE0240 Citizen Security Program, which is included in the Country Strategy Paper 2006-2007 Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1299 The general objective of this consultancy is to analyze the best practices and lessons learned in the creation and promotion of industrial cooperatives in Costa Rica and Mexico. The specific objectives of this consultancy are: (i) analyze the conditions in which industrial cooperatives in Costa Rica and Mexico operate in order to identify the conditions and activities that would serve as a stimulus for the development of this type of initiative in this industrial sector and design at least one MIF pilot project of the promotion of industrial cooperatives and (ii) identify the relevant actors in the industrial corporatism in Costa Rica and Mexico and prepare a short list with the corresponding individual evaluation of those actors the could execute and/or collaborate in the MIF pilot projects. RS-T1299 Promotion of Industrial Cooperatives in Costa Rica and Mexico The general objective of this consultancy is to analyze the best practices and lessons learned in the creation and promotion of industrial cooperatives in Costa Rica and Mexico. The specific objectives of this consultancy are: (i) analyze the conditions in which industrial cooperatives in Costa Rica and Mexico operate in order to identify the conditions and activities that would serve as a stimulus for the development of this type of initiative in this industrial sector and design at least one MIF pilot project of the promotion of industrial cooperatives and (ii) identify the relevant actors in the industrial corporatism in Costa Rica and Mexico and prepare a short list with the corresponding individual evaluation of those actors the could execute and/or collaborate in the MIF pilot projects. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1313 Develop a methodology to contribute to reduce the underregistration rate for traditionally excluded groups. RS-T1313 Gender and Ethnicity and Under-Registration in 3 L.A. Countries Develop a methodology to contribute to reduce the underregistration rate for traditionally excluded groups. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1030 Uncommitted credit limit for US$40 million to support individual international trade transaction instruments with tenors of up to 3 years. CO-L1030 Davivienda - TFFP Uncommitted credit limit for US$40 million to support individual international trade transaction instruments with tenors of up to 3 years. Loan Operation Colombia TRADE 11-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1080 El objetivo general de este proyecto es reducir los índices de violencia intrafamiliar a través del fortalecimiento de las capacidades locales, y de la implementación de un proyecto piloto a ser ejecutado en las áreas del Guasmo y Bastión Popular EC-T1080 New Opportunities Generation for Teenagers in Social Risk El objetivo general de este proyecto es reducir los índices de violencia intrafamiliar a través del fortalecimiento de las capacidades locales, y de la implementación de un proyecto piloto a ser ejecutado en las áreas del Guasmo y Bastión Popular Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1056 Justification of new program based on an evaluation of previous program and economic analysis of new program. BO-T1056 Preparation of Water Program for Small Communities Justification of new program based on an evaluation of previous program and economic analysis of new program. Technical Cooperation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 10-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1017 EN CH-T1017 Strengthening Working Skills for Women Victims of Violence EN Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1026 The overall objective of this program is to empower indigenous people in Panama to derive direct economic, cultural and social benefits from their traditional knowledge systems, social and natural patrimony, and cultural expressions, through the enhanced protection, preservation, promotion, marketing and commercialization of this knowledge and resources. PN-T1026 Diagnostic Assessment and Action Plan for Indigenous Entrepreneurial Development The overall objective of this program is to empower indigenous people in Panama to derive direct economic, cultural and social benefits from their traditional knowledge systems, social and natural patrimony, and cultural expressions, through the enhanced protection, preservation, promotion, marketing and commercialization of this knowledge and resources. Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1011 EN CH-M1011 Volunteer Initiative to Promote Microenterprises EN Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1045 Support the consolidation of governance through the improvement of the work of the legislature. The program will (a) ensure the quality and consistency of existing legislation by conducting a selective review of the country's laws; (b) strengthen the rules and regulations governing the Parliament and improve it's technical capacity to carry out its legislative agenda. HA-T1045 Support for the Haitian Parliament Support the consolidation of governance through the improvement of the work of the legislature. The program will (a) ensure the quality and consistency of existing legislation by conducting a selective review of the country's laws; (b) strengthen the rules and regulations governing the Parliament and improve it's technical capacity to carry out its legislative agenda. Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1047 The objective of the project is to promote visibility for the projects already developed in the "Vale do Jequitinhonha" among different social parties that may articulate and aggregate the diversity of investments in the cultural sectors of the Region. The beneficiaries are 187 craftsmen, artists, musicians, cooperatives representatives, associations and social-cultural projects of the "Vale do Jequitinhonha". The Project is structured in three components: i) merchandising events - art exhibitions in various places in the region; ii) divulgating activities - musical concerts integrating a number of artists; iii) seminars and workshops Auditing and final evaluation are also included in the Project. BR-M1047 Support Comercialization System of Art of the Jequitinhonha Valley The objective of the project is to promote visibility for the projects already developed in the "Vale do Jequitinhonha" among different social parties that may articulate and aggregate the diversity of investments in the cultural sectors of the Region. The beneficiaries are 187 craftsmen, artists, musicians, cooperatives representatives, associations and social-cultural projects of the "Vale do Jequitinhonha". The Project is structured in three components: i) merchandising events - art exhibitions in various places in the region; ii) divulgating activities - musical concerts integrating a number of artists; iii) seminars and workshops Auditing and final evaluation are also included in the Project. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1078 To prevent social risks that youngers between 15 and 19 years old have to face in the most popular urban sectors of Guayaquil (such as Bastión Popular, Fertisa and Guasmo). EC-T1078 New Opportunities Generation for Teenagers in Social Risk To prevent social risks that youngers between 15 and 19 years old have to face in the most popular urban sectors of Guayaquil (such as Bastión Popular, Fertisa and Guasmo). Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1316 To prepare 9 case studies on Latin American coutnries' experiences in STI capacity building to be presented and idsucussed at the Global Forum on Building Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity for Sustainable Growth and Poverty Reduction. RS-T1316 Global Forum on Building Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity To prepare 9 case studies on Latin American coutnries' experiences in STI capacity building to be presented and idsucussed at the Global Forum on Building Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity for Sustainable Growth and Poverty Reduction. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 08-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1307 The general objective of this consultancy will be to disseminate the knowledge gained from the MIF through the execution of projects the financed in the cluster of Small Business Networks and Supply Chains. The specific objective is to develop a general didactic model for the MIF Learning Guide and develop it as a prototype of a learning guide using the material from the cluster Small Business Networks and Supply Chains. This operation is part of the line of credit approved by the Donor on July 13, 2006 for Euro 1,250,000. RS-T1307 Development of a MIF Learning Guide About Productive Integration The general objective of this consultancy will be to disseminate the knowledge gained from the MIF through the execution of projects the financed in the cluster of Small Business Networks and Supply Chains. The specific objective is to develop a general didactic model for the MIF Learning Guide and develop it as a prototype of a learning guide using the material from the cluster Small Business Networks and Supply Chains. This operation is part of the line of credit approved by the Donor on July 13, 2006 for Euro 1,250,000. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1311 The general objective is of this consultancy is to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge gained by the MIF through the execution of the projects financed in the Dynamic Business Ventures cluster. The specific objective is to develop a MIF Learning Guide using the material in the Dynamic Business Ventures cluster as a base for learning about the Dynamic Business Ventures in different countries of the region. This operation is part of the line of credit approved by the Donor on July 13, 2006 for Euro 1,250,000. RS-T1311 Elaboration of a MIF Leaning Guide on Dynamic Business Ventures The general objective is of this consultancy is to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge gained by the MIF through the execution of the projects financed in the Dynamic Business Ventures cluster. The specific objective is to develop a MIF Learning Guide using the material in the Dynamic Business Ventures cluster as a base for learning about the Dynamic Business Ventures in different countries of the region. This operation is part of the line of credit approved by the Donor on July 13, 2006 for Euro 1,250,000. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1028 EN CR-T1028 National Innovation System EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 03-Jan-2007 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-L1004 Credit Line: $5 million Maximum tenor: 2 years Line review: Dec. 2007 JA-L1004 First Global Bank Limited TFFP Credit Line: $5 million Maximum tenor: 2 years Line review: Dec. 2007 Loan Operation Jamaica TRADE 22-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1013 The project will strengthen the venture capital industry in LAC through programs that include education, networking, research, development of best practices and advocacy of sound public policies. RG-M1013 Development of Venture Capital Industry through Venture Capital Association The project will strengthen the venture capital industry in LAC through programs that include education, networking, research, development of best practices and advocacy of sound public policies. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 21-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1018 The TC will finance consulting servicies needed to support beneficiary agencies in the definition and analysis of technical proposals that will become part of AR-L1025, from pre-feasibility to final design. AR-T1018 Executive Projects for Solid Waste Touristic Municipalities The TC will finance consulting servicies needed to support beneficiary agencies in the definition and analysis of technical proposals that will become part of AR-L1025, from pre-feasibility to final design. Technical Cooperation Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1019 This operation is linked to the country strategy as the goal of the latter is to improve management by results through strengthening and improvement of the central public management and the efficiency of the public expenditure. AR-T1019 Support the Implementation of Management by Results This operation is linked to the country strategy as the goal of the latter is to improve management by results through strengthening and improvement of the central public management and the efficiency of the public expenditure. Technical Cooperation Argentina 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1021 The objective of this TC project is to assess the feasibility of a project for the development in Argentina of technological centers for assisting firms, especially SMEs, in the sector of furniture manufacturing and metal-mechanic industry, using the reference experience of the Marche Region in Italy. AR-T1021 Tech Support Services to SME of the Furniture and Mechanic Clusters The objective of this TC project is to assess the feasibility of a project for the development in Argentina of technological centers for assisting firms, especially SMEs, in the sector of furniture manufacturing and metal-mechanic industry, using the reference experience of the Marche Region in Italy. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-L1008 Reduce Bahamas' vulnerability to natural hazards, particularly hurricanes and tropical storms BH-L1008 Natural Risks Preventive Management Reduce Bahamas' vulnerability to natural hazards, particularly hurricanes and tropical storms Loan Operation Bahamas ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Dec-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1005 Improve the quality of public investment through better planning and implementation of a multi-year performance budgeting system, improving the quality of statistical information, strengthening internal controls and rationalizing financing structures. BL-T1005 Strengthening Results-Based Management in the Public Sector Improve the quality of public investment through better planning and implementation of a multi-year performance budgeting system, improving the quality of statistical information, strengthening internal controls and rationalizing financing structures. Technical Cooperation Belize REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1011 High transportation costs restrain the development of potential exporting areas (San Borja and its livestock sector) and tourism centers (Rurrenabaque), hampering economic growth in the affected areas and the country as a whole. This project seeks to wane said costs by strengthening the integration of excluded areas to national trade corridors through improvement of accessibility, mobility and safety of the segments under work. The inclusion of Northern Bolivia to the rest of the country is an essential condition for the region's development, the physical integration of the country and the improvement of life quality for the population under the scope of the program. Besides offering new possibilities of access to basic social services and employment opportunities , the program intends to advance on the integration with Brazil and Peru under the IIRSA initiative. BO-L1011 Santa Bárbara-Rurrenabaque Northern Corridor Highway Improvement High transportation costs restrain the development of potential exporting areas (San Borja and its livestock sector) and tourism centers (Rurrenabaque), hampering economic growth in the affected areas and the country as a whole. This project seeks to wane said costs by strengthening the integration of excluded areas to national trade corridors through improvement of accessibility, mobility and safety of the segments under work. The inclusion of Northern Bolivia to the rest of the country is an essential condition for the region's development, the physical integration of the country and the improvement of life quality for the population under the scope of the program. Besides offering new possibilities of access to basic social services and employment opportunities , the program intends to advance on the integration with Brazil and Peru under the IIRSA initiative. Loan Operation Bolivia TRANSPORT 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1016 A 20-year concession involving the construction and operation of a 200 km, 220 V transmission line in Chile that was awarded to Cia. Tecnica de Engenharia Eletrica ("Alusa") and Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais ("Cemig") by the Ministry of Economy. CH-L1016 Charrua-Temuco Transmission Line A 20-year concession involving the construction and operation of a 200 km, 220 V transmission line in Chile that was awarded to Cia. Tecnica de Engenharia Eletrica ("Alusa") and Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais ("Cemig") by the Ministry of Economy. Loan Operation Chile ENERGY 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1017 A revolving mortgage credit backed credit facility (warehouse facility) to purchase and accumulate mortgages until a sufficient volume is reached to be pooled, issued as RMBS and sold to the Chilean capital markets and one or more partial credit guarantees to support the issuance of the RMBS program. CH-L1017 Securitizadora Security GMAC-RFC A revolving mortgage credit backed credit facility (warehouse facility) to purchase and accumulate mortgages until a sufficient volume is reached to be pooled, issued as RMBS and sold to the Chilean capital markets and one or more partial credit guarantees to support the issuance of the RMBS program. Loan Operation Chile FINANCIAL MARKETS 20-Dec-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1043 The objective of the project is to finance the studies and designs requiered for the preparation of the Rio Bogota Environmental Management Program (CO-L1025) CO-T1043 Preparation of Rio Bogota Environmental Management Program The objective of the project is to finance the studies and designs requiered for the preparation of the Rio Bogota Environmental Management Program (CO-L1025) Technical Cooperation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1024 EN CR-T1024 Support the Strategy for Social Development EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR0145 The program's objective is to improve the living conditions of the urban poor residing in marginal settlements. It comprises three components: 1) comprehensive physical development; 2) integration and social development; 3) support for management and administration. CR0145 Urban Poverty Alleviation The program's objective is to improve the living conditions of the urban poor residing in marginal settlements. It comprises three components: 1) comprehensive physical development; 2) integration and social development; 3) support for management and administration. Loan Operation Costa Rica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Dec-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1084 EN EC-T1084 Support for Indigenous Enterprise Corporation of Ecuador EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1053 Support the Government of Guatemala in the definition of the inputs for a dialogue process that identifies the fiscal challenges facing the country and provides viable alternative for resource allocation to meet the commitments of the Peace Accords, GU-T1053 Support for the Multisectoral Dialogue for the Fiscal Pact and the Peace Accord Support the Government of Guatemala in the definition of the inputs for a dialogue process that identifies the fiscal challenges facing the country and provides viable alternative for resource allocation to meet the commitments of the Peace Accords, Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1056 The main objective of this TC is to support the preparation of health sector study on indigenous issues in Guatemala, currently financed by ATN/FW-10082-GU3. Specifically, this TC will complement and enhance the study's preparation allowing for key inputs from analytical fieldwork activities and in-depth participatory analysis carried out by national consultants. GU-T1056 Development for a Social Sector Study for Indigenous Peoples in Guatemala The main objective of this TC is to support the preparation of health sector study on indigenous issues in Guatemala, currently financed by ATN/FW-10082-GU3. Specifically, this TC will complement and enhance the study's preparation allowing for key inputs from analytical fieldwork activities and in-depth participatory analysis carried out by national consultants. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1019 This operation will support the preparation of a Country Fiduciary Assessment in Guyana by gathering information and updating an analysis of previous assessments of public financial management and procurement. GY-T1019 Support for the Preparation of a Country Fiduciary Assessment This operation will support the preparation of a Country Fiduciary Assessment in Guyana by gathering information and updating an analysis of previous assessments of public financial management and procurement. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1028 This technical cooperation will establish an institute for Management training (focusing on the social sector), by financing the following: the creation a curriculum, course materials, pilot test courses, and training for future trainers (in order to ensure the sustainability of the program). The purpose of this operation is to improve Management in the social sectors. GY-T1028 Strengthening Management for Development (through INDES) This technical cooperation will establish an institute for Management training (focusing on the social sector), by financing the following: the creation a curriculum, course materials, pilot test courses, and training for future trainers (in order to ensure the sustainability of the program). The purpose of this operation is to improve Management in the social sectors. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1030 The TC will support the Government of Guyana in its initiative to improve the fiduiciary oversight. GY-T1030 Support for the Implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Auditor Office The TC will support the Government of Guyana in its initiative to improve the fiduiciary oversight. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1046 EN HA-T1046 Policy and Forestry Action Plan for Haiti EN Technical Cooperation Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-X1003 EN HA-X1003 Policy and Forestry Action Plan for Haiti EN Technical Cooperation Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Dec-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1021 Specifically, the TC will support (i) a two-day seminar/workshop in October 2006, oriented towards the discussion and analysis of the experiences, lessons learned and pending issues identified during the 2000-2006 period; (ii) conduct a series of studies on different aspects of the educational system needed to support a serious analysis and informed dialogue with the incoming government that will contribute to the definition of the new education policy agenda. ME-T1021 Promoting an Informed Education Policy Dialogue in Mexico Specifically, the TC will support (i) a two-day seminar/workshop in October 2006, oriented towards the discussion and analysis of the experiences, lessons learned and pending issues identified during the 2000-2006 period; (ii) conduct a series of studies on different aspects of the educational system needed to support a serious analysis and informed dialogue with the incoming government that will contribute to the definition of the new education policy agenda. Technical Cooperation Mexico EDUCATION 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1003 The main objective is to support the development of comprehensive actions in three border crossing points in Peru, particularly in the borders with Bolivia, Chile and Brazil, aimed at facilitating regional and bi-national trade. Complementary, the program will encourage private sector involvement in the development of general and logistic added value services, thus contributing to reinforce competitiveness in the region. PE-L1003 Border Crossings The main objective is to support the development of comprehensive actions in three border crossing points in Peru, particularly in the borders with Bolivia, Chile and Brazil, aimed at facilitating regional and bi-national trade. Complementary, the program will encourage private sector involvement in the development of general and logistic added value services, thus contributing to reinforce competitiveness in the region. Loan Operation Peru TRANSPORT 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1033 The TC project is aimed at supporting the preparation of base transport planning studies that complement existing studies, preinvestment studies, and the analysis of the financing capability of the Municipality, required to implement the window BRT corridor between Polo Norte and Cementerio in Arequipa, Peru to be operated by the private sector PE-T1033 Public Transport System by Bus in Arequipa The TC project is aimed at supporting the preparation of base transport planning studies that complement existing studies, preinvestment studies, and the analysis of the financing capability of the Municipality, required to implement the window BRT corridor between Polo Norte and Cementerio in Arequipa, Peru to be operated by the private sector Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1047 The main objective is to identify and analyze the possibility to develop a economic development project in Jaen, Peru, identifing productive sectors that would have the greatest potential in terms of the social and economic impact. PE-T1047 Support for the Economic Development of Jaén The main objective is to identify and analyze the possibility to develop a economic development project in Jaen, Peru, identifing productive sectors that would have the greatest potential in terms of the social and economic impact. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1010 To assure the continuation of the service and improve reliability in the electric energy supply by ANDE. PR-L1010 ANDE's Multi-Phase Power Transmission Program - Phase I To assure the continuation of the service and improve reliability in the electric energy supply by ANDE. Loan Operation Paraguay ENERGY 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1203 EN RG-T1203 Central America Climatic Data Base EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1206 EN RG-T1206 Regional Program Control of the Disease of Chagas in LA EN Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1215 EN RG-T1215 Fostering a Culture of Compliance in relation to Labor Laws EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1216 The general objective is to identify viable solutions for improving access to capital for SMEs. On the basis of available information regarding best practices and identified issues, the roundtables will provide an opportunity for specialists to define effective activities that can be implemented to improve SMEs' access to credit. Areas of discussion will include collateral creation; collateral execution; capacity building within banking industry for SME lending; and knowledge building and dissemination for entrepreneurs, among other subjects that will be identified specifically for each of the planned roundtables. The final work will be presented during the Ibero-American Summit in 2006. RG-T1216 Extending Access to Financial Services in Latin America The general objective is to identify viable solutions for improving access to capital for SMEs. On the basis of available information regarding best practices and identified issues, the roundtables will provide an opportunity for specialists to define effective activities that can be implemented to improve SMEs' access to credit. Areas of discussion will include collateral creation; collateral execution; capacity building within banking industry for SME lending; and knowledge building and dissemination for entrepreneurs, among other subjects that will be identified specifically for each of the planned roundtables. The final work will be presented during the Ibero-American Summit in 2006. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1222 EN RG-T1222 Local Technologies for Water Treatment in Border Areas EN Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1241 Design of an effective strategy to support handicrafts producers and vendors in LAC with concret initiatives and projects interventions. RG-T1241 Support for Marketing of Handicrafts Design of an effective strategy to support handicrafts producers and vendors in LAC with concret initiatives and projects interventions. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1242 The general objective of the project is to assist Caribbean firms, particularly SMEs, in better understanding the challenges and exploring the opportunities posed by open regionalism and globalization. The specific objectives are to: (i) provide detailed market information and analysis, as well as recommendations for improving competitiveness in a more integrated regional market, for companies operating in the Caribbean food production and distribution, housing construction, and sports and cultural tourism value chains; and (ii) facilitate discussion and networking opportunities for these companies, and for their interaction with relevant policymakers in the region. RG-T1242 CARICOM: Value Chains, Regional Integration and Competitiveness The general objective of the project is to assist Caribbean firms, particularly SMEs, in better understanding the challenges and exploring the opportunities posed by open regionalism and globalization. The specific objectives are to: (i) provide detailed market information and analysis, as well as recommendations for improving competitiveness in a more integrated regional market, for companies operating in the Caribbean food production and distribution, housing construction, and sports and cultural tourism value chains; and (ii) facilitate discussion and networking opportunities for these companies, and for their interaction with relevant policymakers in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1259 EN RG-T1259 Support for Project Management Program in the PPP EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1310 Promote sustainable, effective, efficient, and pro-poor public finance in Central America. RS-T1310 Analyzing Actors, Institutions, and Incentives to Achieve Fiscal Reform in CA Promote sustainable, effective, efficient, and pro-poor public finance in Central America. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1315 The specific objectives of the technical cooperation are to research potential models including the successful vacation saving program in France, to meet with a range of banking, travel sector and development experts, to hold at least two focus groups with selected experts to determine the structure of the TIF, and to prepare a business plan and feasibility study to launch the TIF. Among the areas to be investigated are potential partnerships with an existing bank, a plan to promote the TIF through ‘green' businesses in the U.S. and Canada, an analysis of market demand for sustainable tourism, and an analysis of carbon offset programs and potential partners in the target countries, Ecuador and Costa Rica. To meet these objectives, the technical cooperation provided by the Italian Trust Fund will finance one Italian and one part time non-Italian consultant who will conduct focus groups, consultations in the target countries (Ecuador and Costa Rica), develop a feasibility study and business plan, and prepare a proposal to be submitted to the MIF. RS-T1315 Tourism Investment Fund (TIF) The specific objectives of the technical cooperation are to research potential models including the successful vacation saving program in France, to meet with a range of banking, travel sector and development experts, to hold at least two focus groups with selected experts to determine the structure of the TIF, and to prepare a business plan and feasibility study to launch the TIF. Among the areas to be investigated are potential partnerships with an existing bank, a plan to promote the TIF through ‘green' businesses in the U.S. and Canada, an analysis of market demand for sustainable tourism, and an analysis of carbon offset programs and potential partners in the target countries, Ecuador and Costa Rica. To meet these objectives, the technical cooperation provided by the Italian Trust Fund will finance one Italian and one part time non-Italian consultant who will conduct focus groups, consultations in the target countries (Ecuador and Costa Rica), develop a feasibility study and business plan, and prepare a proposal to be submitted to the MIF. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1006 This technical cooperation seeks to strengthen results-based management in Trinidad and Tobago by supporting the preparation of a MTAP for the Strengthening of Results-Based Management (RBM). The preparation of the Action Plan will be accompanied by consensus-building activities to disseminate RBM concepts within the public sector. Other activities will include initial steps to improve systems and build capacity at the Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD). TT-T1006 Strengthening the Government Capacity to Manage for Results This technical cooperation seeks to strengthen results-based management in Trinidad and Tobago by supporting the preparation of a MTAP for the Strengthening of Results-Based Management (RBM). The preparation of the Action Plan will be accompanied by consensus-building activities to disseminate RBM concepts within the public sector. Other activities will include initial steps to improve systems and build capacity at the Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD). Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1014 This operation is linked to the country strategy as the goal of the latter is to improve management by results through strengthening and improvement of the central public management and the efficiency of the public expenditure. UR-T1014 Support for the Strengthening of Management by Results This operation is linked to the country strategy as the goal of the latter is to improve management by results through strengthening and improvement of the central public management and the efficiency of the public expenditure. Technical Cooperation Uruguay 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-L1015 The proyect has as an objective to support INE in its struggles to improve the quality, cover, and efficiency of producing statistical information of the country through the institutional strengthening of the INE and SEN (National Statistical System) itself. VE-L1015 INE and SEN Strengthening and Modernization Program The proyect has as an objective to support INE in its struggles to improve the quality, cover, and efficiency of producing statistical information of the country through the institutional strengthening of the INE and SEN (National Statistical System) itself. Loan Operation Venezuela REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1048 EN BO-T1048 Normalization of Labor Conditions EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1051 EN BO-T1051 Masterplan for Museums in La Paz EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1074 This proposed operation seeks to address the need to evaluate characteristics and outcomes of ECD providers, beneficiary children, families, and communities in Ecuador. It thus seeks to create a solid base of empirical data and institutional analysis to support future ECD programs and to inform policy making in this area. EC-T1074 Evaluation and Dimensioning of Early Childhood Development Operations This proposed operation seeks to address the need to evaluate characteristics and outcomes of ECD providers, beneficiary children, families, and communities in Ecuador. It thus seeks to create a solid base of empirical data and institutional analysis to support future ECD programs and to inform policy making in this area. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1086 EN EC-T1086 National Plan Against Human Trafficking EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1049 The main objective of this TC is to analyze the Government's policy to deliver agricultural support transfers and to propose recommendations that will allow to improve the efficiency of the public funds earmarked for its financing, as well, as its effectiveness to improve the competitiveness of the sector and increase producers' the net incomes. The purpose of the TC is to measure the quality and value of these support transfers delivered by the different state institutions and to contribute to design and implement a system to manage and monitor them. PR-T1049 Analysis and Monitoring of Support Transfers to Agricultural Producers The main objective of this TC is to analyze the Government's policy to deliver agricultural support transfers and to propose recommendations that will allow to improve the efficiency of the public funds earmarked for its financing, as well, as its effectiveness to improve the competitiveness of the sector and increase producers' the net incomes. The purpose of the TC is to measure the quality and value of these support transfers delivered by the different state institutions and to contribute to design and implement a system to manage and monitor them. Technical Cooperation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1018 The objective of the operation is to deepen the decentralization process, thereby giving more atributions and competencies to the subnational level, both at the regional and the municipal levels. CH-L1018 Support Subnational Governance in Chile (CCLIP) The objective of the operation is to deepen the decentralization process, thereby giving more atributions and competencies to the subnational level, both at the regional and the municipal levels. Loan Operation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1019 To provide the technical and methodological support required to put in place a process for the creation of a National System of Regional Productive Development that responds to a new concept and strategy for decentralized development in Chile, in order to promote the country's competitive capacity. CH-L1019 Regional Productive Development Agencies To provide the technical and methodological support required to put in place a process for the creation of a National System of Regional Productive Development that responds to a new concept and strategy for decentralized development in Chile, in order to promote the country's competitive capacity. Loan Operation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-X1001 The objective of the operation is to deepen the decentralization process, thereby giving more atributions and competencies to the subnational level, both at the regional and the municipal levels. CH-X1001 CCLIP: Subnational Management Support in Chile The objective of the operation is to deepen the decentralization process, thereby giving more atributions and competencies to the subnational level, both at the regional and the municipal levels. Container Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2006 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1016 The main objective is to improve the accessibility of the rural population to public, social and civil and economic services, providing basic economic infrastructure, with permanent availability and accessibility by improving rural roads, reducing the users' transport costs and travel time. CO-L1016 Roads for Integration and Social Equality The main objective is to improve the accessibility of the rural population to public, social and civil and economic services, providing basic economic infrastructure, with permanent availability and accessibility by improving rural roads, reducing the users' transport costs and travel time. Loan Operation Colombia TRANSPORT 18-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1001 The purpose of the present project is to improve Costa Rica's conservation and biodiversity through the consolidation and development of sustainable eco-tourism in and around select protected areas that form part of the National System of Conservation Areas. CR-L1001 Tourism Program in Protected Areas The purpose of the present project is to improve Costa Rica's conservation and biodiversity through the consolidation and development of sustainable eco-tourism in and around select protected areas that form part of the National System of Conservation Areas. Loan Operation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1006 The main objective of the operation is to support the sustainable increase of the level of service along the national road network, through improvements in the current conditions of the roads by means of rehabilitation investments and maintenance activities. PE-L1006 National Highway System Serviceability Improvement Program The main objective of the operation is to support the sustainable increase of the level of service along the national road network, through improvements in the current conditions of the roads by means of rehabilitation investments and maintenance activities. Loan Operation Peru TRANSPORT 18-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-X1001 The Credit Line will allow for the financing of the Highway Infrastructure Plan 2006-2010 PE-X1001 CCLIP: National Highway System Five-Year Infrastructure Program (2006-2010) The Credit Line will allow for the financing of the Highway Infrastructure Plan 2006-2010 Container Peru TRANSPORT 18-Dec-2006 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1025 The underlying project consists of the design, development, construction, operation and maintenance of a wind power project with an installed capacity of 80 MW located in northwestern Panama near the village of Santa Fe. PN-T1025 Santa Fe Wind Project The underlying project consists of the design, development, construction, operation and maintenance of a wind power project with an installed capacity of 80 MW located in northwestern Panama near the village of Santa Fe. Technical Cooperation Panama ENERGY 18-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1306 The long-term objective is to support the Central American countries develop national and regional strategies for a competitive transition of agriculture and the rural economy in light of further trade liberalization. The nearer-term objective is to create the institutional capacity to undertake a systematic analysis of current agriculture sector polices and/or programs in Central America in order to formulate adjustments in light of trade liberalization to support a competitive transition of the rural economy that is economically and environmentally sustainable and protect the rural poor population. RS-T1306 Support for Agricultural Policy Making in Central America The long-term objective is to support the Central American countries develop national and regional strategies for a competitive transition of agriculture and the rural economy in light of further trade liberalization. The nearer-term objective is to create the institutional capacity to undertake a systematic analysis of current agriculture sector polices and/or programs in Central America in order to formulate adjustments in light of trade liberalization to support a competitive transition of the rural economy that is economically and environmentally sustainable and protect the rural poor population. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1018 The principal aims of the Program are the improvement of the competitiveness of Uruguay as a tourism destination on the international market, and the optimization of the tourism contribution to the socio-economic development of the country. UR-L1018 Competitiveness of Tourist Destinations The principal aims of the Program are the improvement of the competitiveness of Uruguay as a tourism destination on the international market, and the optimization of the tourism contribution to the socio-economic development of the country. Loan Operation Uruguay SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 18-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1015 EN CH-M1015 Strengthening the Job Training Industry EN Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1042 This TC will finance activities to design the poverty erradication program through the provision of integrated public social services. CO-T1042 Support for the Program against Extreme Poverty This TC will finance activities to design the poverty erradication program through the provision of integrated public social services. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1048 The specific objectives of this technical cooperation are i) the completion of a comprehensive air traffic and commercial revenues study; and ii) the development of comprehensive engineering designs that will be used for the Project. CO-T1048 El Dorado International Airport The specific objectives of this technical cooperation are i) the completion of a comprehensive air traffic and commercial revenues study; and ii) the development of comprehensive engineering designs that will be used for the Project. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Dec-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1098 Loan to Fedecredito for on-lending to first tier microfinance institutions with an associated technical assistance for institutional strengthening. ES-L1098 Promoting Financial Democracy by Supporting FEDECREDITO Loan to Fedecredito for on-lending to first tier microfinance institutions with an associated technical assistance for institutional strengthening. Loan Operation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1099 Two main objetives of the project is to launch a new transnational mortgage loan for the purchase of homes in El Salvador and to leverage the development impact of remittance flows from US to El Salvador ES-L1099 Create a Housing Finance Market for Transnational Families Two main objetives of the project is to launch a new transnational mortgage loan for the purchase of homes in El Salvador and to leverage the development impact of remittance flows from US to El Salvador Loan Operation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Dec-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1015 Loan to Fedecredito for on-lending to first tier microfinance institutions with an associated technical assistance for institutional strengthening. ES-M1015 Promoting Financial Democracy by Supporting FEDECREDITO Loan to Fedecredito for on-lending to first tier microfinance institutions with an associated technical assistance for institutional strengthening. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1017 Two main objetives of the project is to launch a new transnational mortgage loan for the purchase of homes in El Salvador and to leverage the development impact of remittance flows from US to El Salvador ES-M1017 Create a Housing Finance Market for Transnational Families Two main objetives of the project is to launch a new transnational mortgage loan for the purchase of homes in El Salvador and to leverage the development impact of remittance flows from US to El Salvador Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1060 EN GU-T1060 Program to Strengthen Crédito Hipotecario Nacional EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1029 EN ME-M1029 Development & Implementation of Self-Regulation Model for Financial Institutions EN Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1080 The overall project objective is to promote the participation of emigrants to the productive and social development of their countries, from the communities of origin through direct or indirect establishment of productive activities RG-M1080 Voluntary Return Migration Model Based on Entrepreneurship Development The overall project objective is to promote the participation of emigrants to the productive and social development of their countries, from the communities of origin through direct or indirect establishment of productive activities Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1223 EN RG-T1223 Practical Implications of Under-registration in LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1244 Harmonization of Energy Efficienty Regulation Systems RG-T1244 Harmonization of Energy Efficienty Regulation Systems Harmonization of Energy Efficienty Regulation Systems Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1248 EN RG-T1248 Buy in Latin America to Help Latin America EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1260 The general objective of the project is to support CARICOM member states and the Dominican Republic in strengthening their negotiating capacity in bilateral, regional and multilateral trade negotiations. The specific objectives are to help the CRNM to address new trade negotiation issues and the development dimension of trade and to enhance its results-based management capacity. RG-T1260 Support for Strengthening Negotiating & Management Capacity of CRNM The general objective of the project is to support CARICOM member states and the Dominican Republic in strengthening their negotiating capacity in bilateral, regional and multilateral trade negotiations. The specific objectives are to help the CRNM to address new trade negotiation issues and the development dimension of trade and to enhance its results-based management capacity. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 15-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1083 The objective of this operation is to leverage the participation of Cofan women in the conservation activities of the Cuyabeno Natural Reserve, to allow them to receive the economic and social acknowledgment for their job; reinforcing the sustainability of the process that is financed by the Loan 1420/OC-EC (Sustainable Development Northern Amazon Region) EC-T1083 Integration and Promotion of Cofan Women's Work The objective of this operation is to leverage the participation of Cofan women in the conservation activities of the Cuyabeno Natural Reserve, to allow them to receive the economic and social acknowledgment for their job; reinforcing the sustainability of the process that is financed by the Loan 1420/OC-EC (Sustainable Development Northern Amazon Region) Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1026 To provide a transportation connection between Brazil and Guyana to facilitate trade and cultural exchange between both countries. The improvement of this highway will interconnect and facilitate trade with the Roraima State in Brazil and will also provide full integration to the countries of the Guianese Shield Hub since it crosses the proposed East-West transport network connecting Venezuela with Guyana, Suriname and French Guyana. GY-T1026 Preinvestment Program for Highway Georgetown-Lethem (Guyana Segment) To provide a transportation connection between Brazil and Guyana to facilitate trade and cultural exchange between both countries. The improvement of this highway will interconnect and facilitate trade with the Roraima State in Brazil and will also provide full integration to the countries of the Guianese Shield Hub since it crosses the proposed East-West transport network connecting Venezuela with Guyana, Suriname and French Guyana. Technical Cooperation Guyana TRANSPORT 14-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1201 To contribute to the improvement of management, coordination and cooperation in the context of the trinational area of Mexico - Guatemala - Belize, to benefit the management and ecological integrity of natural ecosystems in the Selva Maya. RG-T1201 Management of the Trinational Selva Maya Ecosystem (ME-GU-BE) To contribute to the improvement of management, coordination and cooperation in the context of the trinational area of Mexico - Guatemala - Belize, to benefit the management and ecological integrity of natural ecosystems in the Selva Maya. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 14-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1312 The objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the Bank in identifying new project opportunities and developing instruments and guidelines in the following areas: (1) Compliance with environmental requirements of Free Trade Agreements; (2) mainstreaming environment in investment operations for competitiveness; (3) Country Environmental Analysis (CEA) as an instrument to mainstream the environment in Bank Country Strategies; and (4) evaluation of countries' own environmental safeguarding systems to identify and manage environmental and social impacts. The focus will be on countries of the Region with the weakest environmental management systems, including Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti, Ecuador, Suriname, Bolivia and Paraguay. RS-T1312 Strengthening Capacities in Environmental Management Related to Competitiveness The objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the Bank in identifying new project opportunities and developing instruments and guidelines in the following areas: (1) Compliance with environmental requirements of Free Trade Agreements; (2) mainstreaming environment in investment operations for competitiveness; (3) Country Environmental Analysis (CEA) as an instrument to mainstream the environment in Bank Country Strategies; and (4) evaluation of countries' own environmental safeguarding systems to identify and manage environmental and social impacts. The focus will be on countries of the Region with the weakest environmental management systems, including Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti, Ecuador, Suriname, Bolivia and Paraguay. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 14-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1027 Support the Government of Suriname in its efforts to modernise key labour market institutions SU-T1027 Modernization of Labour Market Institutions in Suriname Support the Government of Suriname in its efforts to modernise key labour market institutions Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-L1011 The overall objective of this Individual Operation is to assist the Government of Barbados in furthering preparation of the Neighbourhood and Housing Upgrading Program (BA-L1002) through the financing of consultancies to complete technical inputs and detailed designs for four pilot low-income communities. BA-L1011 PEF:BA-L1002 Housing and Neighborhood Upgrading Program The overall objective of this Individual Operation is to assist the Government of Barbados in furthering preparation of the Neighbourhood and Housing Upgrading Program (BA-L1002) through the financing of consultancies to complete technical inputs and detailed designs for four pilot low-income communities. Loan Operation Barbados URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 13-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1082 This technical cooperation will finance the required studies to define the baseline and design an strategic plan to integrate the Ecuadorian cocoa sector to the international and national market. EC-T1082 Market Integration Strategies for Cocoa Sector This technical cooperation will finance the required studies to define the baseline and design an strategic plan to integrate the Ecuadorian cocoa sector to the international and national market. Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 13-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1002 Promote de conservation of the Mayan biosphere reserve through a participative and including sustainable management of the natural resources, cultural heritage, tourism and environmental management. Improving the life quality of the Peten local population GU-L1002 Petén Development Program for the Conservation of the Mayan Biosphere Reserve Promote de conservation of the Mayan biosphere reserve through a participative and including sustainable management of the natural resources, cultural heritage, tourism and environmental management. Improving the life quality of the Peten local population Loan Operation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 13-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1018 The program will consist of two components: (i) Organizational Structure and, (ii) Human Resource Management. HA-L1018 Support Human Resource Management in Public Sector The program will consist of two components: (i) Organizational Structure and, (ii) Human Resource Management. Grant Financing Product Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1007 The aim of the Program is to contribute to improve the competitiveness of the productive sector and the economic and social integration of Paraguay through the paving, rehabilitation and maintenance of several main corridors of the road network. The objective of the Program is to reduce the costs of transport in the national and interantional integration corridors, simultaneously the road patrimony of the country is being conserved. The Program will improve the conditions of transit and the levels of accessibility in its respective areas of influence, as well as road security and the times of trip in the sections and circuits to be taken part. PR-L1007 Integration Corridors, Roads Rehabilitation and Maintenance Phase I The aim of the Program is to contribute to improve the competitiveness of the productive sector and the economic and social integration of Paraguay through the paving, rehabilitation and maintenance of several main corridors of the road network. The objective of the Program is to reduce the costs of transport in the national and interantional integration corridors, simultaneously the road patrimony of the country is being conserved. The Program will improve the conditions of transit and the levels of accessibility in its respective areas of influence, as well as road security and the times of trip in the sections and circuits to be taken part. Loan Operation Paraguay TRANSPORT 13-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1071 The purpose of the program is to promote dissemination of the fiscal studies conducted by the Bank in Honduras and Nicaragua. RS-X1071 Second Stage - Building Social Capital through Fiscal Reform The purpose of the program is to promote dissemination of the fiscal studies conducted by the Bank in Honduras and Nicaragua. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1005 The Montevideo Sanitation Program will be financed through a Conditional Credit Line (CCLIP) with three programs to be executed in 15 years con. The goal of the CCLIP is to support the Intendencia Municipal de Montevideo (IMM) in its efforts to improve the living conditions of the population in Montevideo's metropolitan area, increasing the coverage of the sanitation service, and reducing contamination of streams, beaches, and the Bay. Teh goal of the first Program is to reduce teh levels of pollution in streams, beaches, and Montevideo's Bay. The purpose of the first Program is to increase service coverage, and rehabilitation of storm drainage systems, and to improve the efficiency of delivery of the service. UR-L1005 Montevideo Sanitation Program (PSU IV) The Montevideo Sanitation Program will be financed through a Conditional Credit Line (CCLIP) with three programs to be executed in 15 years con. The goal of the CCLIP is to support the Intendencia Municipal de Montevideo (IMM) in its efforts to improve the living conditions of the population in Montevideo's metropolitan area, increasing the coverage of the sanitation service, and reducing contamination of streams, beaches, and the Bay. Teh goal of the first Program is to reduce teh levels of pollution in streams, beaches, and Montevideo's Bay. The purpose of the first Program is to increase service coverage, and rehabilitation of storm drainage systems, and to improve the efficiency of delivery of the service. Loan Operation Uruguay WATER AND SANITATION 13-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-X1001 The Montevideo Sanitation Program will be financed through a Conditional Credit Line (CCLIP) with three programs to be executed in 15 years con. The goal of the CCLIP is to support the Intendencia Municipal de Montevideo (IMM) in its efforts to improve the living conditions of the population in Montevideo's metropolitan area, increasing the coverage of the sanitation service, and reducing contamination of streams, beaches, and the Bay. Teh goal of the first Program is to reduce teh levels of pollution in streams, beaches, and Montevideo's Bay. The purpose of the first Program is to increase service coverage, and rehabilitation of storm drainage systems, and to improve the efficiency of delivery of the service. UR-X1001 CCLIP: Montevideo Sanitation (PSU IV) The Montevideo Sanitation Program will be financed through a Conditional Credit Line (CCLIP) with three programs to be executed in 15 years con. The goal of the CCLIP is to support the Intendencia Municipal de Montevideo (IMM) in its efforts to improve the living conditions of the population in Montevideo's metropolitan area, increasing the coverage of the sanitation service, and reducing contamination of streams, beaches, and the Bay. Teh goal of the first Program is to reduce teh levels of pollution in streams, beaches, and Montevideo's Bay. The purpose of the first Program is to increase service coverage, and rehabilitation of storm drainage systems, and to improve the efficiency of delivery of the service. Container Uruguay WATER AND SANITATION 13-Dec-2006 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1029 Prepare Governance Assessment to contribute to the Country Strategy currently being prepared with the Government. This assessment will deepen the understanding of the structural governance, institutional and political problems that undermine the social and economic development in Guyana GY-T1029 Preparation of a Democratic Governance and Institutional Assessment Prepare Governance Assessment to contribute to the Country Strategy currently being prepared with the Government. This assessment will deepen the understanding of the structural governance, institutional and political problems that undermine the social and economic development in Guyana Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1219 The overall objective is to contribute to the strengthening of the decentralization processes in the Latin-American countries and to the effectiveness of subnational governments through analyzing and sharing experiences and lessons learned in five key areas: (i) Fiscal decentralization and intergovernmental fiscal responsibility; (ii) Public service decentralization and service delivery approaches; (iii) Subnational policy framework, governance and local capacity building; (iv) Policies and mechanisms for subnational investment financing; and (v) Local competitiveness and urban and regional development. RG-T1219 Subnational Development and Decentralization Reform in L.A. The overall objective is to contribute to the strengthening of the decentralization processes in the Latin-American countries and to the effectiveness of subnational governments through analyzing and sharing experiences and lessons learned in five key areas: (i) Fiscal decentralization and intergovernmental fiscal responsibility; (ii) Public service decentralization and service delivery approaches; (iii) Subnational policy framework, governance and local capacity building; (iv) Policies and mechanisms for subnational investment financing; and (v) Local competitiveness and urban and regional development. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1225 3.1 The overall goal is to assist the Caribbean countries in evaluating the potential for, and advantages and disadvantages of, integration in the energy sector by examining, amongst other issues, achieving a sustainable and secure supply of energy, the economic impact of oil prices, fostering efficient energy production and consumption, and the operational aspects of energy policies on their economies. In the long run, the assessment of the energy issues, and policy and pricing recommendations, can be applied by Caribbean countries in a broader context for future strategy formulations and potential integration initiatives. RG-T1225 Development of the Caribbean Energy Sector 3.1 The overall goal is to assist the Caribbean countries in evaluating the potential for, and advantages and disadvantages of, integration in the energy sector by examining, amongst other issues, achieving a sustainable and secure supply of energy, the economic impact of oil prices, fostering efficient energy production and consumption, and the operational aspects of energy policies on their economies. In the long run, the assessment of the energy issues, and policy and pricing recommendations, can be applied by Caribbean countries in a broader context for future strategy formulations and potential integration initiatives. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 12-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1022 The TC will finance consulting services needed to support beneficiary agencies in the definition and analysis of the AR-L1025 project's first year sample, from pre-feasibility to final design. AR-T1022 Preparation Studies Solid Waste in Touristic Municipalities The TC will finance consulting services needed to support beneficiary agencies in the definition and analysis of the AR-L1025 project's first year sample, from pre-feasibility to final design. Technical Cooperation Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 08-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1017 The technical assistance proposed will finance the technical, social, environmental, financial and inter-institutional studies to complement those feasibility studies already conducted for the Boruca-Veraguas project, to develop the project in Costa Rica in a manner in which the level of unforeseen circumstances considered in the investment plan is at the most reasonable level due to the magnitude of investment implied in its development. To achieve this objective, the necessary consulting services (of international prestige) have been contracted to conduct the following feasibility studies which complement those done during the primary phase: i) Complementary technical and engineering studies; ii) complementary socio-environmental viability studies; and iii) Design of the financial model for the execution of the Project. CR-T1017 Complementary Studies for Hydroelectric Project El Diquís (Boruca-Veraguas) The technical assistance proposed will finance the technical, social, environmental, financial and inter-institutional studies to complement those feasibility studies already conducted for the Boruca-Veraguas project, to develop the project in Costa Rica in a manner in which the level of unforeseen circumstances considered in the investment plan is at the most reasonable level due to the magnitude of investment implied in its development. To achieve this objective, the necessary consulting services (of international prestige) have been contracted to conduct the following feasibility studies which complement those done during the primary phase: i) Complementary technical and engineering studies; ii) complementary socio-environmental viability studies; and iii) Design of the financial model for the execution of the Project. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENERGY 08-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1200 EN RG-T1200 Common Framework for Population Census in CARICOM EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1048 To contribute to the reduction of rural poverty in the coastal and near riverain regions of Guyana. GY-L1048 Secure Livelihoods of Small Farmers through Improved Production and Marketing To contribute to the reduction of rural poverty in the coastal and near riverain regions of Guyana. Loan Operation Guyana PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-S1002 To contribute to the reduction of rural poverty in the coastal and near riverain regions of Guyana. GY-S1002 Secure Livelihoods of Small Farmers through Improved Production and Marketing To contribute to the reduction of rural poverty in the coastal and near riverain regions of Guyana. Technical Cooperation Guyana PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-X1001 The goal of the funding facility is to contribute to economic development and rural poverty reduction in Guyana, through the financing of productive and commercial initiatives that provide small-scale farmers with sustainable and efficient services aimed at improving agricultural productivity, value added, product quality and market linkages. GY-X1001 Secure Livelihoods of Small Farmers through Improved Production and Marketing The goal of the funding facility is to contribute to economic development and rural poverty reduction in Guyana, through the financing of productive and commercial initiatives that provide small-scale farmers with sustainable and efficient services aimed at improving agricultural productivity, value added, product quality and market linkages. Technical Cooperation Guyana PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1026 Identify and analyze the possibility to develop a local economic development project in La Piedad, Michoacán State, México to be financed by the MIF. ME-T1026 Support for the Economic Development of La Piedad-Michoacan Identify and analyze the possibility to develop a local economic development project in La Piedad, Michoacán State, México to be financed by the MIF. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-L1001 The objective of this operation is restore Belize's macroeconomic and financial stability and to improve investor climate confidence. With this operation we intend to support Belize in: 1) design and implement an strategy and action plan for an orderly liquidation of the Development Finance Corporation; 2) improving the current tax system and rationalization of public expenditure in order to reduce the fiscal deficit; and 3) improving the profile of public debt. BL-L1001 Macroeconomic and Public Financial Sector Reform Program The objective of this operation is restore Belize's macroeconomic and financial stability and to improve investor climate confidence. With this operation we intend to support Belize in: 1) design and implement an strategy and action plan for an orderly liquidation of the Development Finance Corporation; 2) improving the current tax system and rationalization of public expenditure in order to reduce the fiscal deficit; and 3) improving the profile of public debt. Loan Operation Belize REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1018 Strengthen farmers economic organizations in entrepreneurial aspects of commercial linkages. BO-M1018 Strengthening Entrepreneurial Capacity Small Rural Producers Strengthen farmers economic organizations in entrepreneurial aspects of commercial linkages. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1022 The goal of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the touristic destination of the Chiquitos Jesuit Missions of Bolivia, improving the quality of life for residents through the development of tourism as a sustainable strategy. The project's purpose is to organize local MSMEs and communities for the momentum of tourism, to develop and market tourism products and services according to demands of domestic and international markets. BO-M1022 Jesuit Missions in the Chiquitania The goal of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the touristic destination of the Chiquitos Jesuit Missions of Bolivia, improving the quality of life for residents through the development of tourism as a sustainable strategy. The project's purpose is to organize local MSMEs and communities for the momentum of tourism, to develop and market tourism products and services according to demands of domestic and international markets. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1070 Companhia de Energia Elétrica do Estado do Tocantins' ("Celtins" or the "Company" or the "Borrower") market consists of the entire State of Tocantins. Since its privatization in September 1989, the energy sold and the number of customers served by Celtins has been steadily increasing, and operational performance is also significantly improving. Preliminary financial analysis of Celtins indicates that the latter is one of the lowest leveraged distribution companies in Brazil and with the bulk of its capital expenditures geared towards rural electrification. The transaction will be structured through a revenuebased account mechanism (i.e. off balance sheet) mirroring the previously Boardapproved (and financially closed) transactions of Centrais Elétricas Matogrossenses S.A. ("Cemat") and Centrais Elétricas do Pará S.A. ("Celpa"). BR-L1070 Celtins Investment and Refinancing Program Companhia de Energia Elétrica do Estado do Tocantins' ("Celtins" or the "Company" or the "Borrower") market consists of the entire State of Tocantins. Since its privatization in September 1989, the energy sold and the number of customers served by Celtins has been steadily increasing, and operational performance is also significantly improving. Preliminary financial analysis of Celtins indicates that the latter is one of the lowest leveraged distribution companies in Brazil and with the bulk of its capital expenditures geared towards rural electrification. The transaction will be structured through a revenuebased account mechanism (i.e. off balance sheet) mirroring the previously Boardapproved (and financially closed) transactions of Centrais Elétricas Matogrossenses S.A. ("Cemat") and Centrais Elétricas do Pará S.A. ("Celpa"). Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1010 General Objective: increase of equity level in educative services supply by the District of Bogota, including from 0 grade to 11th. Specific Objectives: particularly for most poor children and teenagers form Bogota (i) increase and improve the efficiency of access to pre-school, basic and middle levels; (ii) increase the retention and graduation levels; and (iii) increase the quality of educative services supply for those levels. CO-L1010 Education Equity in Bogota General Objective: increase of equity level in educative services supply by the District of Bogota, including from 0 grade to 11th. Specific Objectives: particularly for most poor children and teenagers form Bogota (i) increase and improve the efficiency of access to pre-school, basic and middle levels; (ii) increase the retention and graduation levels; and (iii) increase the quality of educative services supply for those levels. Loan Operation Colombia EDUCATION 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1039 provide basis of a plan to reduce vulnerability of population at risk located in the vicinity of the Galeras volcano CO-T1039 Galeras Volcan -Formulation of Action Plan to Mitigate Risk of Volcanic Activity provide basis of a plan to reduce vulnerability of population at risk located in the vicinity of the Galeras volcano Technical Cooperation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1027 The objective of this operation is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public expenditure in Costa Rica, with special emphasis on administration of social expenditure and on investment. The conclusions and policy recommendations that will result from PER will provide the basis of the formulation of possible IDB support operations towards the public expenditure reform in the country. CR-T1027 Public Expenditure Review in Costa Rica The objective of this operation is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public expenditure in Costa Rica, with special emphasis on administration of social expenditure and on investment. The conclusions and policy recommendations that will result from PER will provide the basis of the formulation of possible IDB support operations towards the public expenditure reform in the country. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1008 The objective of the program is to improve the safety and soundness of the financial sector of Haiti, by supporting the Government efforts to promote macroeconomic stability and to create the conditions for private sector-led economic growth. HA-L1008 Financial Sector Reform Support Program The objective of the program is to improve the safety and soundness of the financial sector of Haiti, by supporting the Government efforts to promote macroeconomic stability and to create the conditions for private sector-led economic growth. Grant Financing Product Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1014 Continuity sustain support and electricity quality services to Potrt Au Prince metropolitan zone and provide the foundation to re-establish financial, technical and managerial operation for EDH into to medium and long term. HA-L1014 Rehabilitation of Electricity Distribution System in Port au Prince Continuity sustain support and electricity quality services to Potrt Au Prince metropolitan zone and provide the foundation to re-establish financial, technical and managerial operation for EDH into to medium and long term. Grant Financing Product Haiti ENERGY 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1018 The Bank will provide a PCG to support the securitization of part of the existing mortgage portfolio of BBVA Banco Continental S.A. ("Continental"). In this way, the Bank supports Continental accessing the capital markets through the securitization of residential mortgages portfolio. PE-L1018 BBVA Banco Continental Financing The Bank will provide a PCG to support the securitization of part of the existing mortgage portfolio of BBVA Banco Continental S.A. ("Continental"). In this way, the Bank supports Continental accessing the capital markets through the securitization of residential mortgages portfolio. Loan Operation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1084 Specific objective of this project is to create an insurance company that will provide insurance and savings products and also offers entrepreneurships as well as employment opportunities to people with disabilities. This investment project seeks to provide a financial services designed specifically to the financial needs of low income people, particularly people with disabilities and their families. RG-M1084 Paralife:Insurance for Disabled People,Low Income People & Microentrepreneurs Specific objective of this project is to create an insurance company that will provide insurance and savings products and also offers entrepreneurships as well as employment opportunities to people with disabilities. This investment project seeks to provide a financial services designed specifically to the financial needs of low income people, particularly people with disabilities and their families. Equity Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1297 The objective of the project is to initiate a new survey round in the LAC to update available information on agricultural R&D investments and institutional developments, expand the data collection to other countries in the region, and make the information available through the Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) website (www.asti.cgiar.org) and various publications. The potential direct beneficiaries of the project are the agricultural R&D agencies and policy makers at the national, regional, and international levels. Through the project they will be in a position to make better-informed decisions regarding the organization and management of agricultural research. RS-T1297 Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators for Latin America The objective of the project is to initiate a new survey round in the LAC to update available information on agricultural R&D investments and institutional developments, expand the data collection to other countries in the region, and make the information available through the Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) website (www.asti.cgiar.org) and various publications. The potential direct beneficiaries of the project are the agricultural R&D agencies and policy makers at the national, regional, and international levels. Through the project they will be in a position to make better-informed decisions regarding the organization and management of agricultural research. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1019 The purpose is to increase the number and the quality of new ventures in dynamic sectors, in order to strengthen the new entrepreneurial class. UR-M1019 Comprehensive Support for Dynamic Entrepreneurship The purpose is to increase the number and the quality of new ventures in dynamic sectors, in order to strengthen the new entrepreneurial class. Technical Cooperation Uruguay 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-Q0001 The purpose is to increase the number and the quality of new ventures in dynamic sectors, in order to strengthen the new entrepreneurial class. UR-Q0001 Comprehensive Support for Dynamic Entrepreneurship The purpose is to increase the number and the quality of new ventures in dynamic sectors, in order to strengthen the new entrepreneurial class. Equity Uruguay 06-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1050 EN BO-T1050 Support for Municipalities Actions for Drainage Management System EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 05-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1042 Support the preparation of projects under the PROCIDADES line of credit. BR-T1042 Support for the Development of PROCIDADES Support the preparation of projects under the PROCIDADES line of credit. Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 05-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1046 The Fund’s objective will be to promote the development of concessions and public-private partnership projects (“PPPs”) in Brazil by financing project preparation. The Fund would: (i) select eligible projects, following a methodology to be agreed upon with Brazilian authorities, (ii) identify the studies and technical work required to structure the projects so that they could be offered to the private sector for investment; (iii) select and hire consultants to provide the required services; (iv) manage the delivery of consulting services; and (v) pay for the cost of such services. BR-T1046 Brazilian PPP Development Fund The Fund’s objective will be to promote the development of concessions and public-private partnership projects (“PPPs”) in Brazil by financing project preparation. The Fund would: (i) select eligible projects, following a methodology to be agreed upon with Brazilian authorities, (ii) identify the studies and technical work required to structure the projects so that they could be offered to the private sector for investment; (iii) select and hire consultants to provide the required services; (iv) manage the delivery of consulting services; and (v) pay for the cost of such services. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1174 To help improve the quality of life of the poor and vulnerable population, by creating economic opportunities for groups with productive capacity as well as production linkages with the market. CO-L1174 Program for Corporate Social Responsibility Projects To help improve the quality of life of the poor and vulnerable population, by creating economic opportunities for groups with productive capacity as well as production linkages with the market. Loan Operation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-S1001 To help improve the quality of life of the poor and vulnerable population, by creating economic opportunities for groups with productive capacity as well as production linkages with the market. CO-S1001 Program for Corporate Social Responsibility Projects To help improve the quality of life of the poor and vulnerable population, by creating economic opportunities for groups with productive capacity as well as production linkages with the market. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1054 EN HO-T1054 Support Program for the Consulting Group EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1036 EN NI-T1036 Design and Implementation of an Integrated Jinotega Health Network EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua HEALTH 05-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1011 This operation will strengthen INCOOP as the Government agency responsible for regulation and oversight of the productive sector in Paraguay PR-L1011 INCOOP Institutional Strengthening Program This operation will strengthen INCOOP as the Government agency responsible for regulation and oversight of the productive sector in Paraguay Loan Operation Paraguay FINANCIAL MARKETS 05-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1204 The objective of the project is to contribute to the conservation of the various ecosystems of the Gran Chaco by defining effective policies and realistic actions agreed by consensus among the governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and social actors present in the area. RG-T1204 Conservation of the Enviromental Patrimony of the Great Chaco The objective of the project is to contribute to the conservation of the various ecosystems of the Gran Chaco by defining effective policies and realistic actions agreed by consensus among the governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and social actors present in the area. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1207 This RPG has the following components: i) design and deployment of a regional agricultural information system; ii) information access and dissemination strategy; and iii) technical and institutional strengthening of the Southern Agricultural Council (CAS) and the Agricultural Policy Coordination Network (REDPA). RG-T1207 Regional Information System for Agriculture Development of South Cone Countries This RPG has the following components: i) design and deployment of a regional agricultural information system; ii) information access and dissemination strategy; and iii) technical and institutional strengthening of the Southern Agricultural Council (CAS) and the Agricultural Policy Coordination Network (REDPA). Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 04-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1208 EN RG-T1208 Evaluation and Development of Regional System of Citizen Competitions EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1294 The objectives of this TC are twofold. First, through the performance of an intermediary role between project developers that are in search of equity investors and equity investors looking for investment opportunities, the Broker will provide a valuable service by facilitating the matching of demand for and supply of equity for Central American energy projects. Second, such Broker services should expand the IDB's pipeline of energy projects in the Central American region for which to consider financing. RS-T1294 Equity Broker for Central American Energy Projects The objectives of this TC are twofold. First, through the performance of an intermediary role between project developers that are in search of equity investors and equity investors looking for investment opportunities, the Broker will provide a valuable service by facilitating the matching of demand for and supply of equity for Central American energy projects. Second, such Broker services should expand the IDB's pipeline of energy projects in the Central American region for which to consider financing. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 04-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1079 EN EC-T1079 Productive Youth EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1052 EN HO-T1052 Support for the Honduras Government for CAFTA-DR Implementation EN Technical Cooperation Honduras TRADE 01-Dec-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1028 The general objective of this TC is to support the reform of property rights registry system in Chile by specialized technical assistance, and the development of a seminar about international experiences and deliberation on the subject with pertinent actors in Chile. The specific objective is the identification of a MIF project that defines the action lines to modernize and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Chilean registry system. CH-T1028 The Chilean Registry System: Registry Deficit and Proposals of Reform The general objective of this TC is to support the reform of property rights registry system in Chile by specialized technical assistance, and the development of a seminar about international experiences and deliberation on the subject with pertinent actors in Chile. The specific objective is the identification of a MIF project that defines the action lines to modernize and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Chilean registry system. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1029 The objective is to improve the productivity and increase the production of palm-heart pijuayo from producers in the communities of Alianza and Pampa Hermosa (Lamas and Alto Amazonas provinces) through an improvement of crop techniques and by-products development. PE-M1029 Competitiveness in Production and Marketing of Palm Hearts The objective is to improve the productivity and increase the production of palm-heart pijuayo from producers in the communities of Alianza and Pampa Hermosa (Lamas and Alto Amazonas provinces) through an improvement of crop techniques and by-products development. Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1028 The design of a mixed public company for financing, operating and maintening stormwater drainage in Ciudad de la Costa. UR-T1028 Stormwater Drainage Company for Ciudad de la Costa The design of a mixed public company for financing, operating and maintening stormwater drainage in Ciudad de la Costa. Technical Cooperation Uruguay WATER AND SANITATION 30-Nov-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1047 Strengthening the institutional regulatory mechanisms for management, creating conditions to improve the quality of regulations, the consolidation of the autonomous decision-making powers of the regulatory agencies, and the improvement of the supervisory and social control instruments BR-L1047 Strengthening of Institutional Capacity for Regulatory Management Strengthening the institutional regulatory mechanisms for management, creating conditions to improve the quality of regulations, the consolidation of the autonomous decision-making powers of the regulatory agencies, and the improvement of the supervisory and social control instruments Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1020 This project aims to improve basic mathematics and linguistics skills for 1,400 students who attend schools in poor areas, by developing and testing a model following the directions provided by the "effective schools". CH-T1020 AraucaníAprende: Improving Educational Outcomes in Low-Income Primary Schools This project aims to improve basic mathematics and linguistics skills for 1,400 students who attend schools in poor areas, by developing and testing a model following the directions provided by the "effective schools". Technical Cooperation Chile EDUCATION 29-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1024 The objective is to contribute to the participatory formulation of a urban indigenous policy. CH-T1024 Social Capital Strengthening of a Urban Indigenous Policy The objective is to contribute to the participatory formulation of a urban indigenous policy. Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1005 To improve the efficiency, efficacy and accountability of the institutions which manage public finances. DR-L1005 Modernization of Administration's Public Resources To improve the efficiency, efficacy and accountability of the institutions which manage public finances. Loan Operation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1043 The objective of this TC is to strengthen the availability and quality of services offered by selected associations such that groups of producers and entrepreneurs contribute to the competitiveness of rural supply chains in Haiti. HA-T1043 Rural Supply Chain Market Linkage Services The objective of this TC is to strengthen the availability and quality of services offered by selected associations such that groups of producers and entrepreneurs contribute to the competitiveness of rural supply chains in Haiti. Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 29-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1011 The main objective is to improve the accessibility of the rural population to public, social and civil and economic services, providing permanent availability and accessibility by improving rural roads. Towards this ed, the program supports road decentralization, through the development of technical and institutional capabilities of local governments in charge of the rural network. The specific objective is to provide a better integration and connectivity to the rural population, and reduce the users' transport costs and travel time, through rehabilitation and maintenance investments, and actions directed towards the improvement of the road management and transport systems. PE-L1011 Decentralized Rural Transport (DRTP) The main objective is to improve the accessibility of the rural population to public, social and civil and economic services, providing permanent availability and accessibility by improving rural roads. Towards this ed, the program supports road decentralization, through the development of technical and institutional capabilities of local governments in charge of the rural network. The specific objective is to provide a better integration and connectivity to the rural population, and reduce the users' transport costs and travel time, through rehabilitation and maintenance investments, and actions directed towards the improvement of the road management and transport systems. Loan Operation Peru TRANSPORT 29-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1036 To support implementation of the Local Development Window component of the Decentralized Rural Transport Program (DRTP) (PE-L1011) by developing income-producing activities in rural areas that are now integrated thanks to the permanent access to roads afforded by the Rural Roads Program (RRP). PE-T1036 Scale-up of the Local Development Window To support implementation of the Local Development Window component of the Decentralized Rural Transport Program (DRTP) (PE-L1011) by developing income-producing activities in rural areas that are now integrated thanks to the permanent access to roads afforded by the Rural Roads Program (RRP). Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 29-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT0056 The goal of the Program is to increase the productivity of the economy and thereby, sustainable economic growth. The purpose is to increase the competitiveness of private enterprises in the non-oil sectors, thus fostering diversification and helping Trinidad and Tobago meet the challenges of trade liberalization. The Program will support, inter alia, key elements of the National Information and Communications Technology Plan (NICTP). TT0056 Electronic Government & Knowledge Brokering The goal of the Program is to increase the productivity of the economy and thereby, sustainable economic growth. The purpose is to increase the competitiveness of private enterprises in the non-oil sectors, thus fostering diversification and helping Trinidad and Tobago meet the challenges of trade liberalization. The Program will support, inter alia, key elements of the National Information and Communications Technology Plan (NICTP). Loan Operation Trinidad and Tobago REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1055 The Project is designed to contribute directly to the MDO of poverty reduction and in response to locally determined problems and priorities. The project will be related to a broader development program implemented by CARE and a consortium of national and international organizations. Actions are organized in three components that will be developed under a strategy that promotes the exercise of rights in an equitable and sustainable manner.§ Improve the access of at least 50% of the target population to environmental sanitation services (sewage and waste water treatment system) in a sustainable manner.§ Promote positive behaviors concerning water, sanitation and environmental health and the roles of women and children in 70% of families through formal and non-formal education.§ Increase the capacity and local talent of participating organizations for managing water and sanitation systems within an integral and sustainable focus on watersheds that promotes the active participation of women. This is consistent with the focus and proposed activities in the poverty reduction program of the Japan Special Fund. (JPO) EC-T1055 Environmental Sanitation for Huambi Parish The Project is designed to contribute directly to the MDO of poverty reduction and in response to locally determined problems and priorities. The project will be related to a broader development program implemented by CARE and a consortium of national and international organizations. Actions are organized in three components that will be developed under a strategy that promotes the exercise of rights in an equitable and sustainable manner.§ Improve the access of at least 50% of the target population to environmental sanitation services (sewage and waste water treatment system) in a sustainable manner.§ Promote positive behaviors concerning water, sanitation and environmental health and the roles of women and children in 70% of families through formal and non-formal education.§ Increase the capacity and local talent of participating organizations for managing water and sanitation systems within an integral and sustainable focus on watersheds that promotes the active participation of women. This is consistent with the focus and proposed activities in the poverty reduction program of the Japan Special Fund. (JPO) Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 28-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1032 The technical cooperation intends to solve the deficiencies in technology by supporting the following activities: (i) identification of factors that affect the quality of pavement in the Chaco region; (ii) Characterization of base material properties for long lasting pavement design; (iii) Development of technical specifications and guidelines for long lasting pavement design; and (iv) conducting training workshops and forums. PR-T1032 Development of Long-Lasting Pavement Technology The technical cooperation intends to solve the deficiencies in technology by supporting the following activities: (i) identification of factors that affect the quality of pavement in the Chaco region; (ii) Characterization of base material properties for long lasting pavement design; (iii) Development of technical specifications and guidelines for long lasting pavement design; and (iv) conducting training workshops and forums. Technical Cooperation Paraguay TRANSPORT 28-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1036 The project's objective is to improve the social and environmental conditions and the quality of life of 640 indigenous people (80 families), and 11,500 people as indirect beneficiaries in the Mbaracayú Forest Biosphere Reserve, who are in a disadvantageous position in relation to the region's socio-economic model. The project's purpose is to achieve the financial and food self-sufficiency of the beneficiary group through training and practice. PR-T1036 Food and Financial Self-support for Aché and Ava Guaraní Communities The project's objective is to improve the social and environmental conditions and the quality of life of 640 indigenous people (80 families), and 11,500 people as indirect beneficiaries in the Mbaracayú Forest Biosphere Reserve, who are in a disadvantageous position in relation to the region's socio-economic model. The project's purpose is to achieve the financial and food self-sufficiency of the beneficiary group through training and practice. Technical Cooperation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1255 The general objective of the Program is to facilitate the creation of the Free Trade Area of the Americas through the provision of direct support to the FTAA negotiating process.The specific objective of the Program is to support the operation of the AS, which provides temporary administrative and logistical support to the negotiating process, in Puebla, Mexico, for approximately 10 months from February to December 2007. RG-T1255 Support for FTAA Administrative Secretariat The general objective of the Program is to facilitate the creation of the Free Trade Area of the Americas through the provision of direct support to the FTAA negotiating process.The specific objective of the Program is to support the operation of the AS, which provides temporary administrative and logistical support to the negotiating process, in Puebla, Mexico, for approximately 10 months from February to December 2007. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 28-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1236 The objective is to provide a Japanese specialist to support the Bank's network of Disaster Risk Management Focal Points in the execution of select tasks in the Bank Action Plan for Improving Disaster Risk Management: 2005-2008. The appointment is for two years, with the prospect of renewal for an additional year as deemed appropriate by the Bank and the JCF. RS-T1236 Japanese Specialist to Support Action Plan Improving Disaster Risk Management The objective is to provide a Japanese specialist to support the Bank's network of Disaster Risk Management Focal Points in the execution of select tasks in the Bank Action Plan for Improving Disaster Risk Management: 2005-2008. The appointment is for two years, with the prospect of renewal for an additional year as deemed appropriate by the Bank and the JCF. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 27-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1013 The operation's main objective will be to support the preparation of a Justice Sector Reform Program. EC-T1013 Support for Justice Sector Reform The operation's main objective will be to support the preparation of a Justice Sector Reform Program. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1017 Design, development, construction, operation and maintenance of an integrated heat recovery coke and cogeneration facility located in the City of Vitória, State of Espirito Santo in Brazil BR-L1017 Coke Production and Integrated Cogeneration Design, development, construction, operation and maintenance of an integrated heat recovery coke and cogeneration facility located in the City of Vitória, State of Espirito Santo in Brazil Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 21-Nov-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0150 The main objective of this operation is to support the ongoing institutional reform the country is implementing, emphasizing interventions in the health and education sector to achieve greater cost effectiveness in services delivery, as well as setting the pace for a radical transformation of the current social assistance sector to turn it into a social protection network, that will enable the poor to generate capacities and reach opportunities leading to poverty alleviation. Furthermore, the program will aim to make the budgeting and public investment processes in the social sectors more efficient and pave the way to achieve greater levels of decentralization of services delivery. DR0150 Social Management Reform Program The main objective of this operation is to support the ongoing institutional reform the country is implementing, emphasizing interventions in the health and education sector to achieve greater cost effectiveness in services delivery, as well as setting the pace for a radical transformation of the current social assistance sector to turn it into a social protection network, that will enable the poor to generate capacities and reach opportunities leading to poverty alleviation. Furthermore, the program will aim to make the budgeting and public investment processes in the social sectors more efficient and pave the way to achieve greater levels of decentralization of services delivery. Loan Operation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1061 EN ES-T1061 Power Sector Generation Indicative Planning EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENERGY 21-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1114 The project goal is to help improve the socioeconomic condition of families in lowincome campesino communities around ecotourism sites in protected areas on Guatemala's Caribbean coast. GU-L1114 Promotion of Local Micro and Small Enterprise Ecoturism Service Providers The project goal is to help improve the socioeconomic condition of families in lowincome campesino communities around ecotourism sites in protected areas on Guatemala's Caribbean coast. Loan Operation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-S1010 The project goal is to help improve the socioeconomic condition of families in lowincome campesino communities around ecotourism sites in protected areas on Guatemala's Caribbean coast. GU-S1010 Promotion of Local Micro and Small Enterprise Ecoturism Service Providers The project goal is to help improve the socioeconomic condition of families in lowincome campesino communities around ecotourism sites in protected areas on Guatemala's Caribbean coast. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1061 The general objective of this operation is to contribute to the well-being of the 23 communities affected by the construction of the Hydroelectric one of Chixoy and the specific objective is to have a Plan of Integral Development to the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Hydroelectric one of Chixoy that it identifies and it guides actions and investments. GU-T1061 Strategic Plan for Integral Development Communities Affected by Chixoy Project The general objective of this operation is to contribute to the well-being of the 23 communities affected by the construction of the Hydroelectric one of Chixoy and the specific objective is to have a Plan of Integral Development to the Communities Affected by the Construction of the Hydroelectric one of Chixoy that it identifies and it guides actions and investments. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1008 THIS PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE THE MAIN ROAD AND BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS INITIATED UNDER GY-0005 AND GY-0026, BY REPLACING AND REHABILITATING EXISTING STRUCTURES ALONG THE MAIN ROADS, AND IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY CONDITIONS. ADDITIONALLY THE PROGRAM WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE BY IMPLEMENTING BOTH PAVEMENT AND BRIDGES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. GY-L1008 Transport Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program THIS PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE THE MAIN ROAD AND BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS INITIATED UNDER GY-0005 AND GY-0026, BY REPLACING AND REHABILITATING EXISTING STRUCTURES ALONG THE MAIN ROADS, AND IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY CONDITIONS. ADDITIONALLY THE PROGRAM WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE BY IMPLEMENTING BOTH PAVEMENT AND BRIDGES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. Loan Operation Guyana TRANSPORT 21-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1009 EN HO-L1009 Sectorial-Social Program Associated to the ERP EN Loan Operation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1017 This is a PBL of US$200 millions that constitutes the second loan operation, of a total of three operations foreseen in the Programmatic of Quality Progress Management and Public Expenditure approved in 2005 (1699/OC-PE). To establish the conditions of payment of 2006, the triggers defined in the loan of 2005 (1699/OC-PE) will be checked. PE-L1017 Public Expenditure Management Quality II This is a PBL of US$200 millions that constitutes the second loan operation, of a total of three operations foreseen in the Programmatic of Quality Progress Management and Public Expenditure approved in 2005 (1699/OC-PE). To establish the conditions of payment of 2006, the triggers defined in the loan of 2005 (1699/OC-PE) will be checked. Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1026 Prepare feasibility studies and the connectors of the greater system of irrigation of Olmos. PE-T1026 Operation and Maintenance of the Irrigation Work of Olmos Project Prepare feasibility studies and the connectors of the greater system of irrigation of Olmos. Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 21-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1042 Contribute to the integrated development plan for the Guaqui district, through community based activities to develop capacity to produce ceramics and textiles and local tourism. BO-T1042 Youth & Artisan Training for Development of Communal Tourism in Guaqui Contribute to the integrated development plan for the Guaqui district, through community based activities to develop capacity to produce ceramics and textiles and local tourism. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 20-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1055 The principal objective of this TC is to contribute to the discussions of the Constituency Assembly about decentralization in Bolivia. The specific objectives are: (i) analyze the efficient structure of the DUF (Social Funds Holding); (ii) identify models and alternative policies and distribution mechanisms for fiscal resources to sub national levels; (iii) review the effectiveness of the actual distribution mechanism (DUF); BO-T1055 Support for Fiscal Descentralization The principal objective of this TC is to contribute to the discussions of the Constituency Assembly about decentralization in Bolivia. The specific objectives are: (i) analyze the efficient structure of the DUF (Social Funds Holding); (ii) identify models and alternative policies and distribution mechanisms for fiscal resources to sub national levels; (iii) review the effectiveness of the actual distribution mechanism (DUF); Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1137 To promote the production linkages of rosquilla microenterprises in the municipio of Danlí to improve the standards of living of families directly involved in those microenterprises. HO-L1137 Strengthening the Integration of Microenterprises in the Rosquilla chain To promote the production linkages of rosquilla microenterprises in the municipio of Danlí to improve the standards of living of families directly involved in those microenterprises. Loan Operation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-S1008 To promote the production linkages of rosquilla microenterprises in the municipio of Danlí to improve the standards of living of families directly involved in those microenterprises. HO-S1008 Strengthening the Integration of Microenterprises in the Rosquilla chain To promote the production linkages of rosquilla microenterprises in the municipio of Danlí to improve the standards of living of families directly involved in those microenterprises. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1051 EN HO-T1051 Support for MIPYME Programs EN Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1085 EN EC-T1085 Women Survey System - SIMUJERES EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1048 EN GU-T1048 Prevention of Tax Evasion EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1241 EN RS-T1241 Colombia - Panama Electric Interconnection EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 17-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-L1036 The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. BA-L1036 Mentoring Model to Develop Young Entrepreneurs The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. Loan Operation Barbados PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-M1002 The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. BA-M1002 Mentoring Model to Develop Young Entrepreneurs The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. Technical Cooperation Barbados PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-L1005 The purpose of this project is to design and support a comprehensive planning process to develop an Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Master Plan for the Bahamas and to provide the institutional strengthening and capacity building necessary to effectively implement this Master Plan. BH-L1005 Masterplan for Coastal Zone Management The purpose of this project is to design and support a comprehensive planning process to develop an Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Master Plan for the Bahamas and to provide the institutional strengthening and capacity building necessary to effectively implement this Master Plan. Loan Operation Bahamas ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 15-Nov-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-L1024 The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. BL-L1024 Mentoring Model to Develop Young Entrepreneurs The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. Loan Operation Belize PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-M1002 The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. BL-M1002 Mentoring Model to Develop Young Entrepreneurs The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. Technical Cooperation Belize PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1039 The general objective is to strengthen public-private collaboration to generate conditions that promote the competitiveness and sustainable business development in the Amazon region's wood and furniture supply chain. The specific objective is to implement an initiative in the states of Amazonas and Pará to identify and disseminate technological solutions to provide greater value added and promote sustainable development for small enterprises in the wood and furniture supply chain. BR-M1039 Sustainable Development of Wood & Furniture Supply Chain in the Amazon Region The general objective is to strengthen public-private collaboration to generate conditions that promote the competitiveness and sustainable business development in the Amazon region's wood and furniture supply chain. The specific objective is to implement an initiative in the states of Amazonas and Pará to identify and disseminate technological solutions to provide greater value added and promote sustainable development for small enterprises in the wood and furniture supply chain. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1022 The project's general objective is to contribute to improving the quality of life of low-income Colombians through access to housing solutions. The specific objective is to implement a pilot model for channeling remittances from Colombians to investment in lowincome housing, thereby contributing to the expansion of the housing market. CO-M1022 The Role of Remittances in the Development of Low-Income Housing Market The project's general objective is to contribute to improving the quality of life of low-income Colombians through access to housing solutions. The specific objective is to implement a pilot model for channeling remittances from Colombians to investment in lowincome housing, thereby contributing to the expansion of the housing market. Technical Cooperation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1009 Promote, enhace usage, and market the products and subproducts from the forest resources of the small and medium forest enterprises. DR-M1009 Competitive Integration of Small and Medium-Sized Agroforestry Enterprises Promote, enhace usage, and market the products and subproducts from the forest resources of the small and medium forest enterprises. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1022 The program objectives would be to reduce the occurrence of floods, and landslides and expand water and sanitation services in DMQ priority sectors, as well as empower the institutional capacity for an efficient management. This project will include the following components: component 1: Slope management and flood control; component 2: potable water and sewer works; component 3: institutional strengthening. EC-L1022 Environmental Sanitation Program - Phase II The program objectives would be to reduce the occurrence of floods, and landslides and expand water and sanitation services in DMQ priority sectors, as well as empower the institutional capacity for an efficient management. This project will include the following components: component 1: Slope management and flood control; component 2: potable water and sewer works; component 3: institutional strengthening. Loan Operation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1028 EN EC-M1028 Sustainable Economic Development in the Coastal Zone of Guayas EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1045 The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. GY-L1045 Mentoring Model to Develop Young Entrepreneurs The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. Loan Operation Guyana PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-M1003 The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. GY-M1003 Mentoring Model to Develop Young Entrepreneurs The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. Technical Cooperation Guyana PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-L1049 The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. TT-L1049 Mentoring Model to Develop Young Entrepreneurs The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. Loan Operation Trinidad and Tobago PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1004 The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. TT-M1004 Mentoring Model to Develop Young Entrepreneurs The general objective of the program is to increase employment opportunities and generate income for young people interested in becoming entrepreneurs who typically have difficulty obtaining from other sources. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1247 The general objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to support increases in the coverage and performance of civil registration systems in Latin America and the Caribbean as a foundation for individuals to exercise their citizen rights, have access to social services and engage into productive activities, under the framework of the Opportunities for the Majority Initiative. The specific objectives of this TC are: (i) to provide technical support to countries in the preparatory stages of reform and improvements to civil registration systems; (ii) to increase regional analytic and technical capacity for more and better quality IDB and national operations to address underregistration; and, (iii) to support, coordinate and disseminate regional knowledge, lessons and technical products on civil registration. RG-T1247 The Rigth to Identity: Advancing Civil Registration The general objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to support increases in the coverage and performance of civil registration systems in Latin America and the Caribbean as a foundation for individuals to exercise their citizen rights, have access to social services and engage into productive activities, under the framework of the Opportunities for the Majority Initiative. The specific objectives of this TC are: (i) to provide technical support to countries in the preparatory stages of reform and improvements to civil registration systems; (ii) to increase regional analytic and technical capacity for more and better quality IDB and national operations to address underregistration; and, (iii) to support, coordinate and disseminate regional knowledge, lessons and technical products on civil registration. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1258 EN RG-T1258 Building Trust for Good Governance: Field Experiments in Latin America EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-M1010 EN VE-M1010 Development Strengthening of Birongo's Community EN Technical Cooperation Venezuela PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1077 The general objective of the TC is to contribute to an integral governance of the Hoya de Quito's water resources and the purpose is to support the implementation of an integral water resources management system for the Hoya de Quito. The specific objectives include: (i) the definition, based on consultation with the relevant stakeholders, of an institutional arrangement for the integral management of the water resources in the Hoya de Quito; and (ii) the development of the respective management instruments to be used by the created institution to perform its duties including a management plan, the strengthening of the users information system, resource use fees, and an information system including relevant environmental variables. EC-T1077 Integral Management of Water Resources in Hoya Quito The general objective of the TC is to contribute to an integral governance of the Hoya de Quito's water resources and the purpose is to support the implementation of an integral water resources management system for the Hoya de Quito. The specific objectives include: (i) the definition, based on consultation with the relevant stakeholders, of an institutional arrangement for the integral management of the water resources in the Hoya de Quito; and (ii) the development of the respective management instruments to be used by the created institution to perform its duties including a management plan, the strengthening of the users information system, resource use fees, and an information system including relevant environmental variables. Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 09-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1022 The main objective (goal) of the Program is to support the economic development of the Province of San Juan. The specific objective (purpose) is to strengthen the competitiveness of the Small and Medium Enterprises of the Province in local and foreign markets by improving the access to financing and by promoting the development of the industry with a strong public-private relation. AR-L1022 Credit Program Production Development and Employment in San Juan Province The main objective (goal) of the Program is to support the economic development of the Province of San Juan. The specific objective (purpose) is to strengthen the competitiveness of the Small and Medium Enterprises of the Province in local and foreign markets by improving the access to financing and by promoting the development of the industry with a strong public-private relation. Loan Operation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1205 The objective of this project is to help the indigenous people from the Argentinean Puna to achieve economic independence through the development and strengthening of social indigenous enterprises focalized on tourism activities. AR-L1205 Support Creation Sustainable Tourism-Oriented Indigenous Community Enterprises The objective of this project is to help the indigenous people from the Argentinean Puna to achieve economic independence through the development and strengthening of social indigenous enterprises focalized on tourism activities. Loan Operation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1016 The objective of this project is to help the indigenous people from the Argentinean Puna to achieve economic independence through the development and strengthening of social indigenous enterprises focalized on tourism activities. AR-M1016 Support Creation Sustainable Tourism-Oriented Indigenous Community Enterprises The objective of this project is to help the indigenous people from the Argentinean Puna to achieve economic independence through the development and strengthening of social indigenous enterprises focalized on tourism activities. Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1010 Improve legal security of land tenure through an efficient and transparent property jurisdiction system. DR-L1010 Property Jurisdiction Consolidation Improve legal security of land tenure through an efficient and transparent property jurisdiction system. Loan Operation Dominican Republic AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1011 EN HO-M1011 Development of Sustainable Tourism Model in the Northeast Coast of Honduras EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 08-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1001 The general objective of the Program is to improve productivity and increase revenue of small and medium farmers in the country. PR-L1001 Modernization of Agricultural Support Management The general objective of the Program is to improve productivity and increase revenue of small and medium farmers in the country. Loan Operation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1008 EN PR-M1008 Promotion of Tourism to the Missions in the Guaraní World EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 08-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1283 The broad objective of this TC is to collect and analyze VEP case studies to systematize the information policy makers need to decide whether and how to use VEPs to control industrial pollution in Latin America RS-T1283 Voluntary Environmental Programs in Latin America: Lessons Learned The broad objective of this TC is to collect and analyze VEP case studies to systematize the information policy makers need to decide whether and how to use VEPs to control industrial pollution in Latin America Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 07-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1016 The main goal of this project is to increase the nutrition level of children in the Bahoruco province. DR-T1016 Increased Nutrition for Children in the Province of Bahoruco The main goal of this project is to increase the nutrition level of children in the Bahoruco province. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1016 The general objective of the project is to help strengthen thecompetitiveness of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the neighborhood retail business sector in Uruguay. The purpose is to further the professional development of retail food business owners through the design and integration of innovative management tools, particularly those involving ICT. The project will achieve these objectives through four components: (i) design of ICT tools for the neighborhood retail business; (ii) training and technical assistance in ICT use for business owners; (iii) professional development of the sector through collective management tools; and (iv) program dissemination. UR-M1016 Innovative Solutions for Small Food Retailers The general objective of the project is to help strengthen thecompetitiveness of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the neighborhood retail business sector in Uruguay. The purpose is to further the professional development of retail food business owners through the design and integration of innovative management tools, particularly those involving ICT. The project will achieve these objectives through four components: (i) design of ICT tools for the neighborhood retail business; (ii) training and technical assistance in ICT use for business owners; (iii) professional development of the sector through collective management tools; and (iv) program dissemination. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1037 The objective of this PROPEF is to finance studies and activities that will support the design and starting execution of AR-L1017 (Credit and Competitiveness Support for PYMES), before its first disbursement, in order to decrease the possible risks of late and not so convenient execution. AR-L1037 PEF: AR-L1033 Credit and Competitiveness Support for PYMES The objective of this PROPEF is to finance studies and activities that will support the design and starting execution of AR-L1017 (Credit and Competitiveness Support for PYMES), before its first disbursement, in order to decrease the possible risks of late and not so convenient execution. Loan Operation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Nov-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1022 This TC aims to carry out the necessary studies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the social safety net in Guyana. GY-T1022 Preparation of the Social Protection Program This TC aims to carry out the necessary studies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the social safety net in Guyana. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1038 The Technical Cooperation supports the Bank's strategy on productivity and competitiveness by means of promoting the modernization of economic infrastructure. The TC also complements IIRSA activities in terms of regional integration CO-T1038 Preparation of the Infrastructure Project for the Pasto - Mocoa Road The Technical Cooperation supports the Bank's strategy on productivity and competitiveness by means of promoting the modernization of economic infrastructure. The TC also complements IIRSA activities in terms of regional integration Technical Cooperation Colombia TRANSPORT 01-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1051 Support the Government of Guatemala in identifying and designing public policies. This support will be executed through the preparation of baseline studies in key priority areas. GU-T1051 Support for Policy Design and Investments for Poverty Reduction Support the Government of Guatemala in identifying and designing public policies. This support will be executed through the preparation of baseline studies in key priority areas. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1055 To support the Government's efforts to strengthen the INE's computer management system, which would improve the decision-making process. GU-T1055 Institutional Strengthening for the Statistics National Institute To support the Government's efforts to strengthen the INE's computer management system, which would improve the decision-making process. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1006 The general objective is to improve Nicaragua's competitiveness through reduced transport costs and increased production and trade. The specific objective is the integration of the project's influence zone to the Nicaraguan economy and consolidation if highway integration with Costa Rica and the other countries in the Mesoamerican region. NI-L1006 Acoyapa - CR border Road Integration Program The general objective is to improve Nicaragua's competitiveness through reduced transport costs and increased production and trade. The specific objective is the integration of the project's influence zone to the Nicaraguan economy and consolidation if highway integration with Costa Rica and the other countries in the Mesoamerican region. Loan Operation Nicaragua TRANSPORT 01-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1205 The Regional Public Good to be produced is a DRM strategy for the Caribbean tourism sector, which will include as an integral part, development of standardized methodologies for: a) Valuing the natural resource base to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and promote sustainability for the Caribbean tourism sector. b) Vulnerability assessments and risk mapping in the Caribbean. and deepen cooperation among Caribbean Governments through collaboration among the regional entities CDERA, CTO, CROSQ, and the UWI for the development of a framework for action to reduce the vulnerability of the most common and significant economic sector in the region to natural hazards. RG-T1205 Regional Disaster Risk Management for Sustainable Tourism in the Caribbean The Regional Public Good to be produced is a DRM strategy for the Caribbean tourism sector, which will include as an integral part, development of standardized methodologies for: a) Valuing the natural resource base to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and promote sustainability for the Caribbean tourism sector. b) Vulnerability assessments and risk mapping in the Caribbean. and deepen cooperation among Caribbean Governments through collaboration among the regional entities CDERA, CTO, CROSQ, and the UWI for the development of a framework for action to reduce the vulnerability of the most common and significant economic sector in the region to natural hazards. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1245 The main objective of this Regional Technical Cooperation (RTC) is to analyze the DR-CAFTA with regard to its chapter on intellectual property rights (IPR) in order to identify DR-CAFTA's consequences on access to essential medicine and its differential effects for each participating LAC country (Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua). More particularly, the RTC will study AIDS' drugs affordability as an illustration of the impact of the Agreement both considering each country's relative needs and current position with regards to IPR. RG-T1245 DR-CAFTA's Impact on Drugs' Affordability: the Case of AIDS The main objective of this Regional Technical Cooperation (RTC) is to analyze the DR-CAFTA with regard to its chapter on intellectual property rights (IPR) in order to identify DR-CAFTA's consequences on access to essential medicine and its differential effects for each participating LAC country (Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua). More particularly, the RTC will study AIDS' drugs affordability as an illustration of the impact of the Agreement both considering each country's relative needs and current position with regards to IPR. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 01-Nov-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1211 EN RG-T1211 Information System for Trade Negotiators Network EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 31-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1005 The aim of the project is to help ensure that business financial reporting in Bolivia is technically reliable, objective, comparable, uniform, and transparent. The objective is to ensure that professional members of the CAUB apply accounting and auditing standards that are in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA). The project is expected to produce the following outcomes: (i) Bolivian standards will be harmonized with international standards; (ii) accounting professionals will be aware of the new internationally compatible Bolivian standards and have access to them; and (iii) professional auditing services will be enhanced through a voluntary certification system, a quality-control system, and an information center. BO-M1005 Convergence with International Accounting and Auditing Standards The aim of the project is to help ensure that business financial reporting in Bolivia is technically reliable, objective, comparable, uniform, and transparent. The objective is to ensure that professional members of the CAUB apply accounting and auditing standards that are in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA). The project is expected to produce the following outcomes: (i) Bolivian standards will be harmonized with international standards; (ii) accounting professionals will be aware of the new internationally compatible Bolivian standards and have access to them; and (iii) professional auditing services will be enhanced through a voluntary certification system, a quality-control system, and an information center. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1038 Provide a framework for strengthening the existing links between the cultural identity and heritage of Bahia and its tourism industry. BR-T1038 Program of Culture and Tourism Integration in Bahia Provide a framework for strengthening the existing links between the cultural identity and heritage of Bahia and its tourism industry. Technical Cooperation Brazil SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 30-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1136 To help increase small-scale producer incomes through partnership in enterprises that add value, market their produce, and integrate them into Honduran agribusiness chains. HO-L1136 Integrating small-scale producers into Honduran agribusiness chains To help increase small-scale producer incomes through partnership in enterprises that add value, market their produce, and integrate them into Honduran agribusiness chains. Loan Operation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-S1007 To help increase small-scale producer incomes through partnership in enterprises that add value, market their produce, and integrate them into Honduran agribusiness chains. HO-S1007 Integrating small-scale producers into Honduran agribusiness chains To help increase small-scale producer incomes through partnership in enterprises that add value, market their produce, and integrate them into Honduran agribusiness chains. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1040 The purpose of this Technical Cooperation is to develop the strategy and to implement a modern institutional framework that promotes the reform of management of the hydric sector of Paraguay. PR-T1040 Strengthening Hydric Sector Reform The purpose of this Technical Cooperation is to develop the strategy and to implement a modern institutional framework that promotes the reform of management of the hydric sector of Paraguay. Technical Cooperation Paraguay WATER AND SANITATION 27-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1022 EN DR-T1022 Analysis of Potential Effects of Trade Agreements on Rural Households EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 26-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1057 EN GU-T1057 Violence and Crime Prevention Experiencies EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1029 Design the scope and develop contents for the proposed loan operation, through the services of a consulting firm specialized in environmental management and strategic planning. UR-T1029 Preparation of Studies Support Environ. Mgmt & Planing Design the scope and develop contents for the proposed loan operation, through the services of a consulting firm specialized in environmental management and strategic planning. Technical Cooperation Uruguay ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 26-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1018 Development of a model of management that will strengthen the product and the trademark Caminos del Vino de Argentina, through the following points: (i) the productive linkage of the wine-producing and tourism offer under the same framework with a long term planning vision, (ii) to promote new business along the route, characterized by their innovating and complementing nature, and (iii) the regulation of the wine-producing touristic activity in Argentina. -- AR-M1018 Consolidation of Wine Tourism Development of a model of management that will strengthen the product and the trademark Caminos del Vino de Argentina, through the following points: (i) the productive linkage of the wine-producing and tourism offer under the same framework with a long term planning vision, (ii) to promote new business along the route, characterized by their innovating and complementing nature, and (iii) the regulation of the wine-producing touristic activity in Argentina. -- Technical Cooperation Argentina SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 25-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1016 The general objective of the program is to strengthen export opportunities for companies in the textile and apparel sector in Central America and the Dominican Republic. The purpose of the program is to enhance the competitiveness of the sector by instilling high labor standards, improving workforce skills and helping firms integrate effectively. GU-M1016 Improving Competitiveness in the Textile and Garment Industry The general objective of the program is to strengthen export opportunities for companies in the textile and apparel sector in Central America and the Dominican Republic. The purpose of the program is to enhance the competitiveness of the sector by instilling high labor standards, improving workforce skills and helping firms integrate effectively. Technical Cooperation Guatemala INDUSTRY 25-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1014 EN HO-M1014 Improving Competitiveness in the Textile and Garment Industry EN Technical Cooperation Honduras INDUSTRY 25-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-M1008 EN JA-M1008 Competitiveness of Small Hotels EN Technical Cooperation Jamaica SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 25-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1086 The main objetive is to further the development of the venture capital industry in C.A. by providing examples of how the financing of small companies through VC produce an impact of growth and organization of these companies. It will provide quasi-equity financing as well as financial and technical advisory and value-added governannce to 15-30 SME's. RG-M1086 Investment Fund for Competitive SME's CASEIF II The main objetive is to further the development of the venture capital industry in C.A. by providing examples of how the financing of small companies through VC produce an impact of growth and organization of these companies. It will provide quasi-equity financing as well as financial and technical advisory and value-added governannce to 15-30 SME's. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 25-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-Q0004 The main objetive is to further the development of the venture capital industry in C.A. by providing examples of how the financing of small companies through VC produce an impact of growth and organization of these companies. It will provide quasi-equity financing as well as financial and technical advisory and value-added governannce to 15-30 SME's. RG-Q0004 Investment Fund for Competitive SME's CASEIF II The main objetive is to further the development of the venture capital industry in C.A. by providing examples of how the financing of small companies through VC produce an impact of growth and organization of these companies. It will provide quasi-equity financing as well as financial and technical advisory and value-added governannce to 15-30 SME's. Equity Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 25-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1027 That the budget and public expenditure process achieve their goals establishing an institutional and normative framework based on management by results. UR-L1027 Program to Improve Expense and Budget Process Quality That the budget and public expenditure process achieve their goals establishing an institutional and normative framework based on management by results. Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1013 The general objective is to contribute to increase and improve the quality of the public investment in Uruguay, which is in line with the strategic objectives of the government. It also aims at strengthening the institutional capacity of the State's decision making process in investment and the actions oriented to consolidate management by results. UR-T1013 Support for the National Public Investment System The general objective is to contribute to increase and improve the quality of the public investment in Uruguay, which is in line with the strategic objectives of the government. It also aims at strengthening the institutional capacity of the State's decision making process in investment and the actions oriented to consolidate management by results. Technical Cooperation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1003 The general proposed objective is to increase the income of rural Haitian households. The operation specific objective is to increase aggregate value net profits related to priority rural productive chains that have shown potential sustainable growth. HA-L1003 Rural Supply Chain Development Program The general proposed objective is to increase the income of rural Haitian households. The operation specific objective is to increase aggregate value net profits related to priority rural productive chains that have shown potential sustainable growth. Grant Financing Product Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1025 The goal of the project is to strengthen and evaluate the effects of existing school-based programs to promote citizenship competencies. CO-T1025 Developing Citizenship Competencies The goal of the project is to strengthen and evaluate the effects of existing school-based programs to promote citizenship competencies. Technical Cooperation Colombia EDUCATION 23-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1064 The main objective of the project is to facilitate and promote the constant and significant participation of Ecuadorian youth (12-24 years old) in the development of their communities, as well as to increase quality of education of poor young Ecuadorians through the application of the learning-service methodology. The specific objectives of the proposed project are: i) strengthen non-profit organizations, youth organization leaders, teachers and city official by providing formal training in service learning methodologies and youth leadership in the area of volunteerism and service; ii) increase the quality of education through the implementation of the Paso Joven learning service methodology, engaging students in formal education and diminishing school drop outs rates ii) provide mechanism to bridge the gap between demands and supplies of volunteer services. EC-T1064 Solidarity Youth The main objective of the project is to facilitate and promote the constant and significant participation of Ecuadorian youth (12-24 years old) in the development of their communities, as well as to increase quality of education of poor young Ecuadorians through the application of the learning-service methodology. The specific objectives of the proposed project are: i) strengthen non-profit organizations, youth organization leaders, teachers and city official by providing formal training in service learning methodologies and youth leadership in the area of volunteerism and service; ii) increase the quality of education through the implementation of the Paso Joven learning service methodology, engaging students in formal education and diminishing school drop outs rates ii) provide mechanism to bridge the gap between demands and supplies of volunteer services. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1025 EN CR-T1025 Environmental Management Capacity EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1209 EN RG-T1209 Climatic information Applied to Management of Risk in Agriculture for Andean C. EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1029 To make a Study Tour that will be the foundation to plan the strengthening of the Ministry of Regional Development. SU-T1029 Institutional Strengthening for the Ministry of Regional Development To make a Study Tour that will be the foundation to plan the strengthening of the Ministry of Regional Development. Technical Cooperation Suriname SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1021 The objective is to provide the Government of Bolivia and the Social Programs Division 1 with technical assistance for the design and execution of the Social Protección and Community Integral Development Program. BO-T1021 Support for Program of Social Protection & Community Integral Development The objective is to provide the Government of Bolivia and the Social Programs Division 1 with technical assistance for the design and execution of the Social Protección and Community Integral Development Program. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1031 To support the CHilean government to carry out a participatory process to generate technical inputs for the definition of a proposal for the Special Administrataion Status for Isla de Pascua. CH-T1031 Participatory Dialogue with the Rapa Nui regarding Special Status To support the CHilean government to carry out a participatory process to generate technical inputs for the definition of a proposal for the Special Administrataion Status for Isla de Pascua. Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0174 The loan will supplement loan 1048/SF-HO, approved in December 1999, for a potable water and sanitation program. The program will finance technical assistance and civil works for medium-sized municipalities that are reforming their provision of potable water and sewerage services. HO0174 Supplemental Water Supply and Sanitation Investment Program The loan will supplement loan 1048/SF-HO, approved in December 1999, for a potable water and sanitation program. The program will finance technical assistance and civil works for medium-sized municipalities that are reforming their provision of potable water and sewerage services. Loan Operation Honduras WATER AND SANITATION 18-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1011 A revolving credit facility backed by a pool of residential mortgages to augment Metrofinanciera's origination capacity and allow for future issuances under its mortgage-backed securities program and a partial credit guarantee facility to credit enhance these issuances. ME-L1011 Metrofinanciera Mortgage Warehouse and MBS Guarantee Facilities A revolving credit facility backed by a pool of residential mortgages to augment Metrofinanciera's origination capacity and allow for future issuances under its mortgage-backed securities program and a partial credit guarantee facility to credit enhance these issuances. Guarantee Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 18-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1199 EN RG-T1199 Strengthening CLARA Academic Network EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 17-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-X1001 The research to be supported under this TC will focus on identifying and estimating the contributions of different factors to households' welfare dynamics and assessing what the implications in terms of Oportunidades "graduation" rules are. ME-X1001 Co-financing for the Welfare Dynamics and Graduation from Safety Nets The research to be supported under this TC will focus on identifying and estimating the contributions of different factors to households' welfare dynamics and assessing what the implications in terms of Oportunidades "graduation" rules are. Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1028 The objective of this operation is to support Suriname in the preparation and design of the Program for the Modernization of the Tax Administration System (SU-L1003). SU-T1028 Program for the Modernization of the Surinamese Tax Administration The objective of this operation is to support Suriname in the preparation and design of the Program for the Modernization of the Tax Administration System (SU-L1003). Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Oct-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1173 The project seeks to improve the socioeconomic conditions of poor women entrepreneurs and their families in northern Ecuador. Its purpose is to make efficient, sustainable financial, technical, and health services more accessible to some 1,130 women microentrepreneurs in northern Ecuador. EC-L1173 Financing, Technical and Health Services for Rural Communities Women The project seeks to improve the socioeconomic conditions of poor women entrepreneurs and their families in northern Ecuador. Its purpose is to make efficient, sustainable financial, technical, and health services more accessible to some 1,130 women microentrepreneurs in northern Ecuador. Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-S1007 The project seeks to improve the socioeconomic conditions of poor women entrepreneurs and their families in northern Ecuador. Its purpose is to make efficient, sustainable financial, technical, and health services more accessible to some 1,130 women microentrepreneurs in northern Ecuador. EC-S1007 Financing, Technical and Health Services for Rural Communities Women The project seeks to improve the socioeconomic conditions of poor women entrepreneurs and their families in northern Ecuador. Its purpose is to make efficient, sustainable financial, technical, and health services more accessible to some 1,130 women microentrepreneurs in northern Ecuador. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1043 To develop a quick and effective way to support municipal development in Brazil, in areas such as integrated urban development of poor neighborhoods, water and sewage, urban transport, social urban equipment and rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis towards the improvement of living conditions, access to basic services and strenghtening of local development. BR-L1043 PROCIDADES - Municipal Line of Credit To develop a quick and effective way to support municipal development in Brazil, in areas such as integrated urban development of poor neighborhoods, water and sewage, urban transport, social urban equipment and rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis towards the improvement of living conditions, access to basic services and strenghtening of local development. Container Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 11-Oct-2006 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1030 SERCOTEC requested IDB's assistance for a Study Tour to take professional staff from SERCOTEC to Bolivia with the following objective: i) get to know the public sector institution responsible for small and medium enterprises from urban and rural areas; ii) the tools and technical assistance programs that support the sector, specially regarding insurance and incentive mechanisms for the legalization of microenterprises. CH-T1030 Support SERCOTEC on Training of its Professional Staff SERCOTEC requested IDB's assistance for a Study Tour to take professional staff from SERCOTEC to Bolivia with the following objective: i) get to know the public sector institution responsible for small and medium enterprises from urban and rural areas; ii) the tools and technical assistance programs that support the sector, specially regarding insurance and incentive mechanisms for the legalization of microenterprises. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1004 The program is designed to improve competitiveness in Ecuador with initiatives in three interrelated areas: (i) the institutional framework for greater public-private collaboration on competitiveness issues, (ii) improvement in the business climate (via specific sector reforms), and (iii) promotion of enterprise development ("clusters"). EC-L1004 Competitiveness Improvement I The program is designed to improve competitiveness in Ecuador with initiatives in three interrelated areas: (i) the institutional framework for greater public-private collaboration on competitiveness issues, (ii) improvement in the business climate (via specific sector reforms), and (iii) promotion of enterprise development ("clusters"). Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1007 Contribute to the deepening of Haiti's financial sector through links between remittance transfers. HA-M1007 Enhancement of the Remittances Services to and within Rural Haiti Contribute to the deepening of Haiti's financial sector through links between remittance transfers. Technical Cooperation Haiti FINANCIAL MARKETS 11-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-M1008 The general objective of the program is to improve conditions for the development of private economic activity by creating a climate of confidence, transparency, and security in the resolution of commercial disputes. To achieve these objectives, the program will include the following four components: (i) creation of an Alternative Dispute Resolution Center in Managua Chamber of Commerce; (ii) training arbitrators, conciliators and the administrative personnel in order to adjust their technical and administrative capacity to the institutional needs of the center that would be created; and (iii) disseminate information on the range and advantages of ADR mechanisms for settling business disputes, in order to promote demand in the private sector in the short and medium term, and (iv) a monitoring and evaluation system. NI-M1008 Program Implementation Alternative Commercial and Labor Dispute Resolution The general objective of the program is to improve conditions for the development of private economic activity by creating a climate of confidence, transparency, and security in the resolution of commercial disputes. To achieve these objectives, the program will include the following four components: (i) creation of an Alternative Dispute Resolution Center in Managua Chamber of Commerce; (ii) training arbitrators, conciliators and the administrative personnel in order to adjust their technical and administrative capacity to the institutional needs of the center that would be created; and (iii) disseminate information on the range and advantages of ADR mechanisms for settling business disputes, in order to promote demand in the private sector in the short and medium term, and (iv) a monitoring and evaluation system. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1033 Factoring fund that will buy SME receivables via an internet platform, package them and sell securities to local institutional investors. PE-M1033 Leveraging Capital Markets Increase Financing Small Enterprise through Factoring Factoring fund that will buy SME receivables via an internet platform, package them and sell securities to local institutional investors. Technical Cooperation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 11-Oct-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1035 EN PE-M1035 Assistance to SMEs on Technical Requirements for Gaining Market Access under TLC EN Technical Cooperation Peru TRADE 11-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-Q0001 Factoring fund that will buy SME receivables via an internet platform, package them and sell securities to local institutional investors. PE-Q0001 Leveraging Capital Markets Increase Financing Small Enterprise through Factoring Factoring fund that will buy SME receivables via an internet platform, package them and sell securities to local institutional investors. Equity Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 11-Oct-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0150 EN PN0150 Rural Electrification Program EN Loan Operation Panama ENERGY 11-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1239 The objective of this TC is to support the execution of strategic environmental studies for Guyana and Surinam that contribute to the sustainability of the infrastructure programs in preparation for both countries and to the establishment of a framework for the Bank's action in this area. RS-T1239 Strategic Environmental Studies for Guyana and Suriname The objective of this TC is to support the execution of strategic environmental studies for Guyana and Surinam that contribute to the sustainability of the infrastructure programs in preparation for both countries and to the establishment of a framework for the Bank's action in this area. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1277 The objective of this TC is to contribute to the mobilization of domestic and foreign capital to finance sustainable forest-based businesses, especially plantation-based forestry and natural forest management. The specific objectives are fivefold: 1) undertake a detailed survey of capital market instruments currently used for forest-based business financing in selected Latin American countries with developed forestry sectors (equity, investment trusts, factoring, securitization, bonds, hedging; partnerships, etc.) as well as selected extra regional countries known for advances in forestry finance; 2) identify promising forest finance instruments that could be used to a greater extent in LAC or introduced for the first time, and the role of IDB group; 3) identify the legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements or barriers to their potential adoption and greater use in forestry finance markets in Brazil, as a pilot, and design appropriate operational solutions and project design guidelines for their concrete adoption ; 4) develop innovative forestry schemes using carbon finance credits that can be possibly captured and used to augment revenue streams and cash flow; and 5) promote the use of instruments deemed most feasible with potential institutional and other investors as well as with forest entrepreneurs. RS-T1277 Mobilizing Capital Markets for Forestry Financing in LAC Countries The objective of this TC is to contribute to the mobilization of domestic and foreign capital to finance sustainable forest-based businesses, especially plantation-based forestry and natural forest management. The specific objectives are fivefold: 1) undertake a detailed survey of capital market instruments currently used for forest-based business financing in selected Latin American countries with developed forestry sectors (equity, investment trusts, factoring, securitization, bonds, hedging; partnerships, etc.) as well as selected extra regional countries known for advances in forestry finance; 2) identify promising forest finance instruments that could be used to a greater extent in LAC or introduced for the first time, and the role of IDB group; 3) identify the legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements or barriers to their potential adoption and greater use in forestry finance markets in Brazil, as a pilot, and design appropriate operational solutions and project design guidelines for their concrete adoption ; 4) develop innovative forestry schemes using carbon finance credits that can be possibly captured and used to augment revenue streams and cash flow; and 5) promote the use of instruments deemed most feasible with potential institutional and other investors as well as with forest entrepreneurs. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 11-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1040 EN NI-T1040 Support Government Strategy Transition EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Oct-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1023 Uncommitted credit line of US$5 million under the regional trade finance facilitation program. PR-L1023 Interbanco - TFFP Uncommitted credit line of US$5 million under the regional trade finance facilitation program. Loan Operation Paraguay TRADE 06-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1014 To improve the living conditions and promote development with identity of the aymara, atacameño, mapuche and quechua peoples CH-L1014 Integrated Development Indigenous Peoples, Phase II To improve the living conditions and promote development with identity of the aymara, atacameño, mapuche and quechua peoples Loan Operation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1052 The objective of the TC is to support the Bank's efforts in Haiti in two broad areas: 1) support to implementation of approved projects; and 2) support to design of new projects. HA-T1052 Economic and Project Work on the Development of the Rural Economy The objective of the TC is to support the Bank's efforts in Haiti in two broad areas: 1) support to implementation of approved projects; and 2) support to design of new projects. Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 04-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1007 The program's objectives are to support the Government of Honduras' efforts adapt policy changes and to develop mechanisms that increase the availability and affordability of adequate housing, particularly for the majority of families currently unable to obtain such housing. HO-L1007 Social Interest Housing Program The program's objectives are to support the Government of Honduras' efforts adapt policy changes and to develop mechanisms that increase the availability and affordability of adequate housing, particularly for the majority of families currently unable to obtain such housing. Loan Operation Honduras URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 04-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1017 The objective is to improve water and sanitation services provision through the optimization of ENACAL' operational and managerial systems and through systems rehabilitation in intermediate cities NI-L1017 Potable Water and Sanitation Investment Program The objective is to improve water and sanitation services provision through the optimization of ENACAL' operational and managerial systems and through systems rehabilitation in intermediate cities Loan Operation Nicaragua WATER AND SANITATION 04-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1010 EN PN-L1010 Multiphase PPP Road Infrastructure for Competitiveness Program EN Loan Operation Panama TRANSPORT 04-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1279 To improve prioritization of the numerous problems the region faces and give the regional debate a better foundation to support better policies. RS-T1279 Copenhaguen Consensus Latin America & Caribbean:A Ranking of Viable Solutions To improve prioritization of the numerous problems the region faces and give the regional debate a better foundation to support better policies. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1021 EN UR-L1021 Tax Administration and Public Expenditures EN Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1051 The objective is to provide support to the overall Bank funded operations in the potable water & sanitation sector of Haiti. This support will be provided by an international specialist who has extensive experience in the execution of similar programs & whose participation is considered crucial by the Bank for the proper design & execution of operations in the potable water & sanitation sector in Haiti. HA-T1051 Technical Assistance in the Potable Water and Sanitation Sector of Haiti The objective is to provide support to the overall Bank funded operations in the potable water & sanitation sector of Haiti. This support will be provided by an international specialist who has extensive experience in the execution of similar programs & whose participation is considered crucial by the Bank for the proper design & execution of operations in the potable water & sanitation sector in Haiti. Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 03-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1291 The objective of this consultancy is to analyze the context of Nicaraguan and Dominican Republic start-ups and young dynamic firms, identifying and proposing the design of up to two comprehensive MIF projects to support dynamic ventures according to international best practices adapted to the local reality and to the unavoidable difficulties of seed investing. The consultant should only recommend that the MIF pursue the pilot projects if in his/her opinion the projects are viable, sustainable and comprehensive. Also, the consultant may decide that, while there is scope for a comprehensive project, Agora Partnerships and/or Incubadora EMprende may not be the ideal partners. RS-T1291 Promotion of Dynamic Ventures The objective of this consultancy is to analyze the context of Nicaraguan and Dominican Republic start-ups and young dynamic firms, identifying and proposing the design of up to two comprehensive MIF projects to support dynamic ventures according to international best practices adapted to the local reality and to the unavoidable difficulties of seed investing. The consultant should only recommend that the MIF pursue the pilot projects if in his/her opinion the projects are viable, sustainable and comprehensive. Also, the consultant may decide that, while there is scope for a comprehensive project, Agora Partnerships and/or Incubadora EMprende may not be the ideal partners. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1050 The general objective of this operation it to contribute to up-grade banking supervision in Haiti, by supporting the Banque de la République d'Haiti in its efforts to advance towards better on-site and off-site inspections and audit systems as well as to implement a training and development program. To this end, technical assistance is required to carry out assisted inspections of the main Haitian banks by staff of a prestigious oversight institution of another country. HA-T1050 Improving Banking Supervision in Haiti The general objective of this operation it to contribute to up-grade banking supervision in Haiti, by supporting the Banque de la République d'Haiti in its efforts to advance towards better on-site and off-site inspections and audit systems as well as to implement a training and development program. To this end, technical assistance is required to carry out assisted inspections of the main Haitian banks by staff of a prestigious oversight institution of another country. Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Oct-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1030 To carry out stuides on dams and dikes of the Cerrón Grande, 5 de Noviembre and 15 de Septiembre Hydroelectric Power Stations, to diagnose their condition. ES-T1030 Studies on Dam Safety for Hydroelectric Power Plants To carry out stuides on dams and dikes of the Cerrón Grande, 5 de Noviembre and 15 de Septiembre Hydroelectric Power Stations, to diagnose their condition. Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENERGY 29-Sep-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1048 To assess trade opportunities for Haiti and areas of competitive advantage. HA-T1048 Investment Promotion Initiative To assess trade opportunities for Haiti and areas of competitive advantage. Technical Cooperation Haiti TRADE 29-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1042 The specific objectives are: i) to analyze the weaknesses and necessities of the system of environmental management of Managua and to identify key activities of support to the environmental and municipal management, and ii) to make an analysis of the solid waste management and to identify support to obtain an efficient and sustainable management. NI-T1042 Support for Environmental and Solid Waste Management in Managua The specific objectives are: i) to analyze the weaknesses and necessities of the system of environmental management of Managua and to identify key activities of support to the environmental and municipal management, and ii) to make an analysis of the solid waste management and to identify support to obtain an efficient and sustainable management. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua WATER AND SANITATION 29-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1020 To assist the Government of Panama in the implementation of a National Water Resource Policy, through the formulation of the Integrated National Management Plan on water resources. PN-T1020 Integrated National Management Plan on Water Resources (PNGIRH) To assist the Government of Panama in the implementation of a National Water Resource Policy, through the formulation of the Integrated National Management Plan on water resources. Technical Cooperation Panama WATER AND SANITATION 29-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1063 This project will improve the instruments needed to adequately apply the Beneficiary Selection System (SELBEN) and its application to the Universal Health Insurance Program. EC-T1063 Improving Targeting of the Universal Health Insurance Program This project will improve the instruments needed to adequately apply the Beneficiary Selection System (SELBEN) and its application to the Universal Health Insurance Program. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1047 The proposed operation will design a pilot certification system for teachers in Haiti. HA-T1047 Basic Education Teacher Certification The proposed operation will design a pilot certification system for teachers in Haiti. Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 28-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1059 EN HO-T1059 Support for the Strategic Planning and Results Based Social Protection EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1276 The objectives of the operation are to develop operational tools for the improvement of fuelwood market effectiveness in LAC countries, and assist the GOPR to apply such tools in Paraguay as a pilot. RS-T1276 Tools for Fuelwood Market Effectiveness Improvement in Rural Economies The objectives of the operation are to develop operational tools for the improvement of fuelwood market effectiveness in LAC countries, and assist the GOPR to apply such tools in Paraguay as a pilot. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 28-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1280 PRI needs to be provided technical assistance related to project finance in the processing of private sector operations. Support will be executed by Mr. Tomofumi Watanabe. RS-T1280 Consultancy Services for Financing in PRI PRI needs to be provided technical assistance related to project finance in the processing of private sector operations. Support will be executed by Mr. Tomofumi Watanabe. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1028 Support tax management and implement the tax reform in the country. UR-L1028 Tax Management Support Support tax management and implement the tax reform in the country. Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0140 EN ES0140 Social Policy Support Program EN Loan Operation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1024 To determine the effects and impacts that the Small Projects Southeast Program produced in the social and economic conditions of the beneficiary women, as well as their participation levels and apprenticeship. ME-T1024 Integrating Gender Approach Final Evaluation of Southeast Small Projects Program To determine the effects and impacts that the Small Projects Southeast Program produced in the social and economic conditions of the beneficiary women, as well as their participation levels and apprenticeship. Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1035 The project's general objective is to improve the beneficiaries' income. The projects specific objective is to expand the handicraft production and improve its quality through financial, technical and administrative assistance in productive activities. PR-T1035 Strengthening the Capacities of Tobati Artisans The project's general objective is to improve the beneficiaries' income. The projects specific objective is to expand the handicraft production and improve its quality through financial, technical and administrative assistance in productive activities. Technical Cooperation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1254 EN RG-T1254 Action Plan for MERCOSUR Free of Mouth Desease EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 27-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1287 Hiring of Tetsuro Narita to assist in activities related to investment portfolio implementation for one year, starting and/or about October 1, 2006 and ending on/or about September 30, 2007. RS-T1287 Hiring of Consulting Services to Support the MIF Program Hiring of Tetsuro Narita to assist in activities related to investment portfolio implementation for one year, starting and/or about October 1, 2006 and ending on/or about September 30, 2007. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1288 The general objective of this technical cooperation project is to contribute to the execution of Enlace's Communication Strategy. This strategy intends to disseminat the main ENLACE funded experiences and lessons learned, and strengthen links and exchange of relevant information between IDB and DFID counterparts. RS-T1288 Implementation of the Enlace Social Inclusion Trust Fund Communication Strategy The general objective of this technical cooperation project is to contribute to the execution of Enlace's Communication Strategy. This strategy intends to disseminat the main ENLACE funded experiences and lessons learned, and strengthen links and exchange of relevant information between IDB and DFID counterparts. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1289 The objective of the consultancy is to provide support to the social inclusion specialist in the development and execution of the ENLACE Trust Fund and specifically to manage the coordination of the Fund by (i) providing technical, operational and administrational support and (ii) coordinating lesson-learning and information dissemination of both ENLACE and CABILICA in accordance with the ENLACE Communications Strategy. RS-T1289 ENLACE Trust Fund Coordination The objective of the consultancy is to provide support to the social inclusion specialist in the development and execution of the ENLACE Trust Fund and specifically to manage the coordination of the Fund by (i) providing technical, operational and administrational support and (ii) coordinating lesson-learning and information dissemination of both ENLACE and CABILICA in accordance with the ENLACE Communications Strategy. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1034 To support the AR-L1031 program preparation AR-L1034 PEF:AR-L1031 Potable Water and Sanitation Program To support the AR-L1031 program preparation Loan Operation Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 25-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1065 EN EC-T1065 Strengthening Productive Chain and Comercialization of Textiles Crafts EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1025 Support the new CSP NI-T1025 Support the Process of Preparation of Country Strategy Support the new CSP Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-X1003 The main objective of this operation would be reviewing and updating the evaluation indicators framework of the 2004-2007 Bank's Country Strategy with Guatemala. This will allow the follow up and intermediate assessment of results, while setting up the basis for the Country Strategy's evaluation in 2007. GU-X1003 Monitoring and Evaluation of Country Strategy The main objective of this operation would be reviewing and updating the evaluation indicators framework of the 2004-2007 Bank's Country Strategy with Guatemala. This will allow the follow up and intermediate assessment of results, while setting up the basis for the Country Strategy's evaluation in 2007. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1044 The operation will support the stregthening of Nicaragua's capabilities in the planning, budget programming and results monitoring areas, through the design and progressive implementation of management by results techniques, to improve the effectiveness and eficiency of public policies. NI-T1044 Results-based Public Management System Implementation The operation will support the stregthening of Nicaragua's capabilities in the planning, budget programming and results monitoring areas, through the design and progressive implementation of management by results techniques, to improve the effectiveness and eficiency of public policies. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1045 The Technical Corporation will serve to help prepare the final designs for portable water in 6 intermediate sites that are strategically located to help bring and improve tourism as suggested in the project "Plan Nacional de Desarollo (PND)" including: Rivas, San Jorge & Buenos Aires, Jinotepe, San Marcos and Diramba. NI-T1045 Final Potable Water Designs and Sanitation in Intermediate Cities The Technical Corporation will serve to help prepare the final designs for portable water in 6 intermediate sites that are strategically located to help bring and improve tourism as suggested in the project "Plan Nacional de Desarollo (PND)" including: Rivas, San Jorge & Buenos Aires, Jinotepe, San Marcos and Diramba. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua WATER AND SANITATION 22-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1025 The aim of this technical assistance is to realize a "Analysis of the Financial Situation of the Chilean Municipalities and To do Propuesta of Instruments and Political for his Strengthening". The study has four specific aims: i) to diagnose the current situation of the financial system and of the municipal finance; ii) analysis of the budgetary municipal cycle as for the process of collection; iii) to plan the financial behavior of the municipalities for the medium term and iv) to define a set of political and instruments to perfect the efficiency, transparency and municipal responsibility, as well as to increase the magnitude of financial resources that the local governments administer. CH-T1025 Analysis Financial Situation Municipalities and Offer Instruments and Policies The aim of this technical assistance is to realize a "Analysis of the Financial Situation of the Chilean Municipalities and To do Propuesta of Instruments and Political for his Strengthening". The study has four specific aims: i) to diagnose the current situation of the financial system and of the municipal finance; ii) analysis of the budgetary municipal cycle as for the process of collection; iii) to plan the financial behavior of the municipalities for the medium term and iv) to define a set of political and instruments to perfect the efficiency, transparency and municipal responsibility, as well as to increase the magnitude of financial resources that the local governments administer. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1040 The general objective is to contribute to the socioeconomic development of rural areas in the southern part of the state of Bahia. The specific purpose is to consolidate a replicable model of integrated production for small-scale producers in environmental protection areas, based on sustainable natural resource management. BR-M1040 Support for Environmentally Sustainable Integrated Production The general objective is to contribute to the socioeconomic development of rural areas in the southern part of the state of Bahia. The specific purpose is to consolidate a replicable model of integrated production for small-scale producers in environmental protection areas, based on sustainable natural resource management. Technical Cooperation Brazil AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1034 The main objective is to provide the GOA with technical assistance to develop the technical and institutional framework and the necessary tools to implement RISIP and, through it, improve the planning and management capabilities in the road and transport departmental sectors. CO-T1034 Road Program for Territorial Integration and Social Equity of Antioquia The main objective is to provide the GOA with technical assistance to develop the technical and institutional framework and the necessary tools to implement RISIP and, through it, improve the planning and management capabilities in the road and transport departmental sectors. Technical Cooperation Colombia TRANSPORT 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1040 The objective is to provide technical assistance to the Department of Antioquia, Colombia, through its Secretary of Physical Infrastructure (Secretaría de Infraestructura Física, SIF), to develop the technical, social, operational, environmental and institutional foundations needed to implement and improve the Department's non-motorized transport (NMT) trails and network of tertiary roads. CO-T1040 Support for the Road Program for Territorial Integration and Social Equity The objective is to provide technical assistance to the Department of Antioquia, Colombia, through its Secretary of Physical Infrastructure (Secretaría de Infraestructura Física, SIF), to develop the technical, social, operational, environmental and institutional foundations needed to implement and improve the Department's non-motorized transport (NMT) trails and network of tertiary roads. Technical Cooperation Colombia TRANSPORT 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1008 EN DR-M1008 Opportunities & Technical Requirements for Gaining Market Access under DR-CAFTA EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic TRADE 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1023 The project's general objective is to help improve the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Otavalo canton of Ecuador. The specific purpose is to implement a demand-driven, public-private participation model that will promote formalization, market access, business opportunities, and strengthening of MSME marketing networks in the tourism and crafts sectors. EC-M1023 Competitiveness Support for MSMEs in Otavalo The project's general objective is to help improve the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Otavalo canton of Ecuador. The specific purpose is to implement a demand-driven, public-private participation model that will promote formalization, market access, business opportunities, and strengthening of MSME marketing networks in the tourism and crafts sectors. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1007 The proposed operation will seek to improve the quality of life of rural communities through increased access to potable water and sanitation services. HA-L1007 Rural Water and Sanitation Program The proposed operation will seek to improve the quality of life of rural communities through increased access to potable water and sanitation services. Grant Financing Product Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1105 The main objective of this project is to increase the supply of local denominated funding to microfinance institution that in turn reach out to the productive microenterprise sector of the economy. RG-L1105 Local Currency Fund for Microfinance Institutions The main objective of this project is to increase the supply of local denominated funding to microfinance institution that in turn reach out to the productive microenterprise sector of the economy. Loan Operation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1076 The main objective of this project is to increase the supply of local denominated funding to microfinance institution that in turn reach out to the productive microenterprise sector of the economy. RG-M1076 Local Currency Fund for Microfinance Institutions The main objective of this project is to increase the supply of local denominated funding to microfinance institution that in turn reach out to the productive microenterprise sector of the economy. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-Q0029 The main objective of this project is to increase the supply of local denominated funding to microfinance institution that in turn reach out to the productive microenterprise sector of the economy. RG-Q0029 Local Currency Fund for Microfinance Institutions The main objective of this project is to increase the supply of local denominated funding to microfinance institution that in turn reach out to the productive microenterprise sector of the economy. Equity Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1292 Conduct study in 2 countries to identify projects to promote women's entrepreneurship. RS-T1292 Developing and Strengthening Women's Entrepreneurship in LAC Conduct study in 2 countries to identify projects to promote women's entrepreneurship. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304021 The general objective of the project is to increase the technical capacity of the region's SMEs to face tax requirements needed for access, in order to take advantage of the CAFTA open markets. TC0304021 Assistance SMEs in Central America on Technical Requirements Access to DR-CAFTA The general objective of the project is to increase the technical capacity of the region's SMEs to face tax requirements needed for access, in order to take advantage of the CAFTA open markets. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1020 Assist the Banco of Protección Social in the realization of an longitudinal survey for the creation of an adequate system of follow up of the uruguayan previsional system and the effective social protection rendered to society UR-T1020 Support for Banco de Previsión Social Assist the Banco of Protección Social in the realization of an longitudinal survey for the creation of an adequate system of follow up of the uruguayan previsional system and the effective social protection rendered to society Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1048 Support to the Presidency's Technical Secretariat in the preparation of a long-term development plan: El Salvador 2021. ES-T1048 Support for Nations' Plan "El Salvador 2021" Support to the Presidency's Technical Secretariat in the preparation of a long-term development plan: El Salvador 2021. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1037 EN NI-T1037 Strengthening of the Department of Labor EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-S1004 Implement a program to promote the labor market and the entrepreneurial development of PCP, that matches the employment offers of socially responsible companies with the employment needs of trained and qualified PCP workers. PE-S1004 Creating Job Opportunities for the Disabled Implement a program to promote the labor market and the entrepreneurial development of PCP, that matches the employment offers of socially responsible companies with the employment needs of trained and qualified PCP workers. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1027 To define a mutual cooperation agenda within the framework of an inter-ministerial agreement. UR-T1027 Mutual Cooperation Between the Ministries of Housing of Chile and Uruguay To define a mutual cooperation agenda within the framework of an inter-ministerial agreement. Technical Cooperation Uruguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 18-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1038 The proposed operation will empirically test the contribution of Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs to children's, particularly poor children's, readiness to learn upon entering first grade of primary school. HA-T1038 Enhancing Readiness to Learn Initiatives for Haitian Children The proposed operation will empirically test the contribution of Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs to children's, particularly poor children's, readiness to learn upon entering first grade of primary school. Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 15-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1235 EN RG-T1235 Definition of Judicial Indicators and Standars EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1021 EN DR-T1021 Promoting Gender Equity in Education¿s Basic Level EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic EDUCATION 14-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1027 This PPF will support the preparation of a Program to support Preschool Education and enhance the Quality of Basic Education in Chile (CH-1022). The PPF includes 4 studies -- 3 on Preschool Education and one on Quality and Accountability in Municipal Schools -- and one Seminar that will help define and dimension the activities and investments to be financed under the loan CH-1022. CH-L1027 PEF: CH-L1022 Preschool Education Program This PPF will support the preparation of a Program to support Preschool Education and enhance the Quality of Basic Education in Chile (CH-1022). The PPF includes 4 studies -- 3 on Preschool Education and one on Quality and Accountability in Municipal Schools -- and one Seminar that will help define and dimension the activities and investments to be financed under the loan CH-1022. Loan Operation Chile EDUCATION 13-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1015 Coelba's 2006-2010 Investment Program aimed at improving the service quality through increased network efficiency and reliability; and increasing electricity coverage, particularly in rural areas. BR-L1015 Coelba Investment Program Coelba's 2006-2010 Investment Program aimed at improving the service quality through increased network efficiency and reliability; and increasing electricity coverage, particularly in rural areas. Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 12-Sep-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1030 The general objective of this project is to develop and improve economic opportunities for local rural small-scale and community enterprises located in a specific region in Goias. The purpose is to strengthen and support the development of new businesses and expand existing small businesses with the financial support of the large companies operating in the Cana Brava and Serra Mesa region in Goias. More specifically, the project would consider the areas of Minaçu, Cavalcante, Colina do Sul, Campinaçu, Niquelândia, Uruaçu, Barro Alto Campinorte and Santa Rita do Novo Destino. BR-M1030 Corporate Social Responsability Through Support Local Productive Initiatives The general objective of this project is to develop and improve economic opportunities for local rural small-scale and community enterprises located in a specific region in Goias. The purpose is to strengthen and support the development of new businesses and expand existing small businesses with the financial support of the large companies operating in the Cana Brava and Serra Mesa region in Goias. More specifically, the project would consider the areas of Minaçu, Cavalcante, Colina do Sul, Campinaçu, Niquelândia, Uruaçu, Barro Alto Campinorte and Santa Rita do Novo Destino. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1042 To contribute to organize the small efforts of and micro industralists related to the rural and cultural tourism in the Micro Region the Balsam and this way to generate job and sustainable job that allows to elevate the quality of life of the inhabitants of the five municipalities that conform the Mico Region and to reduce the poverty. The project sets out to activate the local capacities that revert the tendency of the lack of job for the economically active population of Jayaque, Comasagua, Sacacoyo, Tepecoyo and Talnique. ES-T1042 Community Development through Ecotourism in The Balsamo Micro Region To contribute to organize the small efforts of and micro industralists related to the rural and cultural tourism in the Micro Region the Balsam and this way to generate job and sustainable job that allows to elevate the quality of life of the inhabitants of the five municipalities that conform the Mico Region and to reduce the poverty. The project sets out to activate the local capacities that revert the tendency of the lack of job for the economically active population of Jayaque, Comasagua, Sacacoyo, Tepecoyo and Talnique. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1238 With a view to improving the implementation of economic and social policies throughout Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the goal of the proposed Regional Technical Cooperation project is to provide LAC countries with a web-based system that provides easy access to detailed information on regional and world-wide best practices related to those policies, together with a system of indicators that will enable follow-up and monitoring of progress related to those policies. RG-T1238 Good Practices and Benchmarking of Economic and Social Policies With a view to improving the implementation of economic and social policies throughout Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the goal of the proposed Regional Technical Cooperation project is to provide LAC countries with a web-based system that provides easy access to detailed information on regional and world-wide best practices related to those policies, together with a system of indicators that will enable follow-up and monitoring of progress related to those policies. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Sep-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1023 EN CR-T1023 Master Plans for Coastal Management in Puntarenas EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1057 EN ES-T1057 Feasibility of Producing Biodiesel EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENERGY 11-Sep-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1053 EN HO-T1053 Support for the Social Safety Net and Strategic Planning EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1236 The objectives of this technical cooperation are: a) to disseminate information related to the health sector and corruption; b) to increase the capacity of public officials to conduct effective investigations of corruption in multiple jurisdictions; c) to increase the understanding of policies to prevent conflicts of interest in the public sector; and d) increase the capacity of social actors to engage in monitoring the public sector at the local level. RG-T1236 Technical Support to the 12th International Anti-corruption Conference The objectives of this technical cooperation are: a) to disseminate information related to the health sector and corruption; b) to increase the capacity of public officials to conduct effective investigations of corruption in multiple jurisdictions; c) to increase the understanding of policies to prevent conflicts of interest in the public sector; and d) increase the capacity of social actors to engage in monitoring the public sector at the local level. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1248 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support the socio-culturally appropriate design of IIRSA infrastructure projects that overlap areas inhabited by indigenous peoples in order to ensure that: (i) indigenous peoples rights and well-being is safeguarded, and (ii) when possible, promote indigenous peoples' development with identity by facilitating greater access to services and markets as well as the free movement and integration of transborder indigenous peoples. The TC will finance the development of a GIS mapping of indigenous peoples, territories, issues, and opportunities, as well as a report that presents a proposed methodology for socio-cultural assessment, impact mitigation and development opportunities for indigenous peoples potentially impacted by IIRSA projects. RS-T1248 Socio-Cultural Assessment and Mapping for Indigenous Peoples and IIRSA The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support the socio-culturally appropriate design of IIRSA infrastructure projects that overlap areas inhabited by indigenous peoples in order to ensure that: (i) indigenous peoples rights and well-being is safeguarded, and (ii) when possible, promote indigenous peoples' development with identity by facilitating greater access to services and markets as well as the free movement and integration of transborder indigenous peoples. The TC will finance the development of a GIS mapping of indigenous peoples, territories, issues, and opportunities, as well as a report that presents a proposed methodology for socio-cultural assessment, impact mitigation and development opportunities for indigenous peoples potentially impacted by IIRSA projects. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 08-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1019 The objective of this TC is to support the Government of Panama (GOP) in the preparation of feasibility studies and operational tools to inform the design and the implementation of SPS activities, ensuring cultural and gender suitability of SPS interventions. PN-T1019 Strengthening Social Protection The objective of this TC is to support the Government of Panama (GOP) in the preparation of feasibility studies and operational tools to inform the design and the implementation of SPS activities, ensuring cultural and gender suitability of SPS interventions. Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1015 The objective of this TC is to support the realization of the studies and activities for the Program planning, including the update of the transport demand models and of traffic simulation, as well as de operative and functional design of analyzed alternatives for the collective public transport component of the Program. The preinvestment technical studies and activities also include the collection of primary information (ex. polls) that is needed to update the planning models, the realization of the Environmental Impact Study, and other activities required to complete the preparation of the loan operation for the Urban Transport Program of Montevideo (UR-L1025). UR-T1015 Support for Preparation of the Montevideo Urban Transport Program (UR-L1025) The objective of this TC is to support the realization of the studies and activities for the Program planning, including the update of the transport demand models and of traffic simulation, as well as de operative and functional design of analyzed alternatives for the collective public transport component of the Program. The preinvestment technical studies and activities also include the collection of primary information (ex. polls) that is needed to update the planning models, the realization of the Environmental Impact Study, and other activities required to complete the preparation of the loan operation for the Urban Transport Program of Montevideo (UR-L1025). Technical Cooperation Uruguay TRANSPORT 07-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1017 The Program's objective will be to contribute to the gathering, managing, and using of complete spatial information cycles with applications that contribute to the improvement of socio-economic conditions of the country. To achieve those objectives, and given the high-risk characteristics of the Program, the development of a risk mitigation strategy will be needed. The Team will have the initial elements of such a strategy once it receives the requested information from CONAE during the Identification Mission. Some of the elements of that strategy should include the creation of an Expert External Panel to advise the Bank in technical matters, present to the Bank a Management and Action Plan for the entire Program (timetables, budget, responsibilities, milestones, etc.), perform an exhaustive economic evaluation of the Program to estimate the potential ex-ante benefits of the potential applications and the development of feasible projects' profiles according to a potential applications sample that justifies the investment. AR-L1017 Development of Satellite System and Applications Program The Program's objective will be to contribute to the gathering, managing, and using of complete spatial information cycles with applications that contribute to the improvement of socio-economic conditions of the country. To achieve those objectives, and given the high-risk characteristics of the Program, the development of a risk mitigation strategy will be needed. The Team will have the initial elements of such a strategy once it receives the requested information from CONAE during the Identification Mission. Some of the elements of that strategy should include the creation of an Expert External Panel to advise the Bank in technical matters, present to the Bank a Management and Action Plan for the entire Program (timetables, budget, responsibilities, milestones, etc.), perform an exhaustive economic evaluation of the Program to estimate the potential ex-ante benefits of the potential applications and the development of feasible projects' profiles according to a potential applications sample that justifies the investment. Loan Operation Argentina SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 06-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-X1001 The overall objective of this co-financing Project is to expand the scope of the Vocational Training Program (HA-0017) by improving the quality of training provided in non-public centers and strengthening the INFP's role as a regulatory and normative agency. The Project is a parallel financing, designed and dimensioned to complement HA-0017. HA-X1001 Co-financing for the Vocational Training Program The overall objective of this co-financing Project is to expand the scope of the Vocational Training Program (HA-0017) by improving the quality of training provided in non-public centers and strengthening the INFP's role as a regulatory and normative agency. The Project is a parallel financing, designed and dimensioned to complement HA-0017. Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 06-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1104 To help improve the quality of life of families that live in rural areas by creating economic opportunities for poor, marginalized, and excluded productive groups in El Salvador. ES-L1104 Productive Oportunities for Rural Microentrepreneurs To help improve the quality of life of families that live in rural areas by creating economic opportunities for poor, marginalized, and excluded productive groups in El Salvador. Loan Operation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1008 To help improve the quality of life of families that live in rural areas by creating economic opportunities for poor, marginalized, and excluded productive groups in El Salvador. ES-S1008 Productive Oportunities for Rural Microentrepreneurs To help improve the quality of life of families that live in rural areas by creating economic opportunities for poor, marginalized, and excluded productive groups in El Salvador. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1272 The objective of the technical cooperation is to study the existing relationship among exports, social impact and innovation in the case of small and medium latin american enterprises (pymes) and, based on those findings, prepare recommendations for the design of policies and programs to support pymes which will favor their competitive development with the generation of a positive social impact. RS-T1272 The Social Impact of the Successful Smes in LA The objective of the technical cooperation is to study the existing relationship among exports, social impact and innovation in the case of small and medium latin american enterprises (pymes) and, based on those findings, prepare recommendations for the design of policies and programs to support pymes which will favor their competitive development with the generation of a positive social impact. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1012 To improve income opportunities to ameliorate Apaneca's community quality of life, throughout providing entrepreneurship skills and capacities and generating opportunities of new competitive business on eco-tourism development. ES-S1012 Apaneca Entrepreneurship Programme To improve income opportunities to ameliorate Apaneca's community quality of life, throughout providing entrepreneurship skills and capacities and generating opportunities of new competitive business on eco-tourism development. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-S1003 The proposal aim to integrate four beekeeping organizations already financed by the Bank, in order to achieve scale economies, cost reduction and developing market opportunities by increasing value added of their honey production. ME-S1003 Clustering Beekeeping Organizations in the South East of Mexico The proposal aim to integrate four beekeeping organizations already financed by the Bank, in order to achieve scale economies, cost reduction and developing market opportunities by increasing value added of their honey production. Technical Cooperation Mexico AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 01-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1022 To strengthen the newly established Ministry of Physical Planning, Land and Forestry Management. SU-T1022 Institutional Strengthening of the Ministry of RGB To strengthen the newly established Ministry of Physical Planning, Land and Forestry Management. Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Sep-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1024 The main object of this proposal is to improve leadership skills and building capacity of Indigenous youth in North Rupununi in Region 9. GY-T1024 Enhancing Youth Leadership in Indigenous Communities The main object of this proposal is to improve leadership skills and building capacity of Indigenous youth in North Rupununi in Region 9. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-T1007 The objective of the operation is to provide technical cooperation to the GOBH to prepare a Sustainable Regional Development Plan for Inagua BH-T1007 Regional Plan for the Sustainable Development of Inagua The objective of the operation is to provide technical cooperation to the GOBH to prepare a Sustainable Regional Development Plan for Inagua Technical Cooperation Bahamas SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 30-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1030 Support the CGC to develop and execute a concurrent auditing program GU-T1030 Support for the Controller's Office Support the CGC to develop and execute a concurrent auditing program Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1008 The general objective is supporting the Paraguayan Government in its efforts to modernize the Public Administration in the country. Its specific objective is to support the country, through its Secretariat for the Public Service and the Ministry of Finance, to improve the professionalization and efficiency of the civil service. PR-L1008 Professionalism of the Civil Service The general objective is supporting the Paraguayan Government in its efforts to modernize the Public Administration in the country. Its specific objective is to support the country, through its Secretariat for the Public Service and the Ministry of Finance, to improve the professionalization and efficiency of the civil service. Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1015 The project is designed as an integrated approach to alleviating poverty and suffering. Its objectives are to: (1) reduce the medical-economic burden of childhood illness; (2) increase incomes of vulnerable families; (3) involve and empower the community so that it can sustain the Project's response to vulnerable children, embrace the issue and develop follow on responses; and (4) evaluate the methodology to prepare for possible application to other under-served and poor areas in the Dominican Republic. DR-T1015 Rainbow Project: Health & Opportunities for Vulnerable Children, Youth and Women The project is designed as an integrated approach to alleviating poverty and suffering. Its objectives are to: (1) reduce the medical-economic burden of childhood illness; (2) increase incomes of vulnerable families; (3) involve and empower the community so that it can sustain the Project's response to vulnerable children, embrace the issue and develop follow on responses; and (4) evaluate the methodology to prepare for possible application to other under-served and poor areas in the Dominican Republic. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1059 EN ES-T1059 Strengthening of El Salvador Postal Service EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1025 The objective of the project is to contribute to improve the international insertion process by strengthening the capacity of the public and private sector to formulate external insertion strategy proposals and supporting the development of a wide and influential consultation process, including a pro-poor perspective in the context of the most urgent negotiation fronts fro the country. UR-T1025 Support for the External Insertion of Uruguay & the Impact on Poverty Reduction The objective of the project is to contribute to improve the international insertion process by strengthening the capacity of the public and private sector to formulate external insertion strategy proposals and supporting the development of a wide and influential consultation process, including a pro-poor perspective in the context of the most urgent negotiation fronts fro the country. Technical Cooperation Uruguay TRADE 29-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1025 The objective of this program is to increase the availability of high-quality, updated and comparable information on key competitiveness variables in Suriname in order to contribute to an effective public-private dialogue on policies to improve Suriname's competitiveness. SU-T1025 Competitiveness Benchmarking for Suriname The objective of this program is to increase the availability of high-quality, updated and comparable information on key competitiveness variables in Suriname in order to contribute to an effective public-private dialogue on policies to improve Suriname's competitiveness. Technical Cooperation Suriname PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1238 EN RS-T1238 Pilot Projects on Local Rural Development in LA (EXPIDER II) EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1072 Design a program of music for the children and youth of the most poor social levels of the country. EC-T1072 Design of a Music Program for Ecuadorian Children and Youth Design a program of music for the children and youth of the most poor social levels of the country. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1076 The general objective of the project is to strengthen and facilitate the participation of the Ecuadorian private sector in consultation processes for trade policy formulation and trade agreement negotiations by improving its ability to effectively develop and articulate policy positions on key trade negotiating issues EC-T1076 Strengthening Private Sector Input in the Trade Policy Process The general objective of the project is to strengthen and facilitate the participation of the Ecuadorian private sector in consultation processes for trade policy formulation and trade agreement negotiations by improving its ability to effectively develop and articulate policy positions on key trade negotiating issues Technical Cooperation Ecuador TRADE 23-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1034 The project's general objective is to help increase the living standards of the 400 indigenous families identified. The project's specific objective is to help the indigenous communities achieve long-lasting economic sufficiency without damaging the environment through the promotion of their integral well-being, via enhancements to carbon production, development of compatible crops, reforestation and health. PR-T1034 Socio-Economic Development for the Chaco Central Indigenous Communities The project's general objective is to help increase the living standards of the 400 indigenous families identified. The project's specific objective is to help the indigenous communities achieve long-lasting economic sufficiency without damaging the environment through the promotion of their integral well-being, via enhancements to carbon production, development of compatible crops, reforestation and health. Technical Cooperation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1249 EN RG-T1249 RPG Seed Project: Citizen Security Indicators EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1066 Through this operation, high level technical personnel of FUSADES will visit the institutions in charge of the Technological Innovation Program in Costa Rica, in particular "Fundación Comisión Asesora de Alta Tecnología" and " Cámara Costarricense de Tecnologías de Información y comunicación" with the purpose of studying their experiences and analyzing which ones could be applicable to the project INNOVA. The visit will take place from august 28 to 30 of 2006. ES-T1066 Innovation and Competitiviness Support Through this operation, high level technical personnel of FUSADES will visit the institutions in charge of the Technological Innovation Program in Costa Rica, in particular "Fundación Comisión Asesora de Alta Tecnología" and " Cámara Costarricense de Tecnologías de Información y comunicación" with the purpose of studying their experiences and analyzing which ones could be applicable to the project INNOVA. The visit will take place from august 28 to 30 of 2006. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1060 Provide targeted training to key actors in the application of analytical tools to policymaking strategy. Share international experience on mechanisms of participatory planning and accommodate to Honduran realities. Deepen and extend pilot participatory institutions in additional municipalities, regions, and levels of government. HO-T1060 Effective and Democratic Governance Provide targeted training to key actors in the application of analytical tools to policymaking strategy. Share international experience on mechanisms of participatory planning and accommodate to Honduran realities. Deepen and extend pilot participatory institutions in additional municipalities, regions, and levels of government. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1054 The general objective of this TC consists of the data verification, tabulation and strategic analysis of the information to produce a national records of public servants updated, the catalogue of positions and their wages updated and a new set of strategies and actions to improve the public sector human resource management, redirecting it towards a better service provision for the citizens of Guatemala. GU-T1054 Inventory of the Human Resources of the National and Municipal Public Sector The general objective of this TC consists of the data verification, tabulation and strategic analysis of the information to produce a national records of public servants updated, the catalogue of positions and their wages updated and a new set of strategies and actions to improve the public sector human resource management, redirecting it towards a better service provision for the citizens of Guatemala. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1039 EN NI-T1039 Pre-investment Studies to Replace Schools' Equipment EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua EDUCATION 18-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1020 To support the Government of Chile in the immediate establishment of the Agencies and in the preparation of the Bank Program for the establishement of a National System of Regional Productive Development Agencies. CH-L1020 PEF:CH-L1019 Regional Productive Development Agencies To support the Government of Chile in the immediate establishment of the Agencies and in the preparation of the Bank Program for the establishement of a National System of Regional Productive Development Agencies. Loan Operation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1027 The main objective is to support the preparation of the IDB Country Strategy with Guyana by Developing a Policy Note on Indigenous Peoples. GY-T1027 Support for Guyana Country Strategy Paper- Policy Note on Indigenous Peoples The main objective is to support the preparation of the IDB Country Strategy with Guyana by Developing a Policy Note on Indigenous Peoples. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1023 The objective of this one-year pilot is to support community actions that will reduce children's labor in mining, provide additiional income opportunities for families and extra-curricular activities for youth, promote human development of youth, and strengthen the capacity of community groups. PE-T1023 Reduce Child Labor in Artisanal Gold-mining Communities in Puno The objective of this one-year pilot is to support community actions that will reduce children's labor in mining, provide additiional income opportunities for families and extra-curricular activities for youth, promote human development of youth, and strengthen the capacity of community groups. Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1047 This operation will finance the visit of Ministry of Agriculture;s personel to Dominican Republic to be aquainted with D.Republic's experiences with direct support in the use of agricultural techniques. The knowledge adquired during this visit will be used in designing and implementing a similar program in Paraguay. PR-T1047 Experience in the Implementation of an Agricultural Technologies Support Program This operation will finance the visit of Ministry of Agriculture;s personel to Dominican Republic to be aquainted with D.Republic's experiences with direct support in the use of agricultural techniques. The knowledge adquired during this visit will be used in designing and implementing a similar program in Paraguay. Technical Cooperation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-L1018 The objective of this operation is to (i) assist FESNOJIV in the preparation of the second phase of the Support to the Action Social Center of Music Program; and (ii) strenghthen the institutional capacity of FESNOJIV to start off the preparation of the operation. VE-L1018 PEF:VE-L1017 Support to the Social Action Center for the Music, Phase II The objective of this operation is to (i) assist FESNOJIV in the preparation of the second phase of the Support to the Action Social Center of Music Program; and (ii) strenghthen the institutional capacity of FESNOJIV to start off the preparation of the operation. Loan Operation Venezuela SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1271 Objectives: The purposes of this Central America Benchmarking Project are threefold: (1) Assemble verifiable benchmarking data for the Central American nations; (2) Prepare studies that identify the relative performance of utilities in the region; (3) Organize a workshop to promote sustainable data collection procedures, making information available to key stakeholders. RS-T1271 Benchmarking of Water and Sanitation Public Utilities in Central America Objectives: The purposes of this Central America Benchmarking Project are threefold: (1) Assemble verifiable benchmarking data for the Central American nations; (2) Prepare studies that identify the relative performance of utilities in the region; (3) Organize a workshop to promote sustainable data collection procedures, making information available to key stakeholders. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 15-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1026 To achieve a coherent, flexible and integrated management of Central Government's human resources, by means of the establishment of a normative and institutional frame and the implementation of adequate management systems UR-L1026 Support to the Reform of Civil Service To achieve a coherent, flexible and integrated management of Central Government's human resources, by means of the establishment of a normative and institutional frame and the implementation of adequate management systems Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1004 The main objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Belize to prevent and combat human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. BL-T1004 Strengthening the Government's Capacity to Combat Human Trafficking The main objective of this project is to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Belize to prevent and combat human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Technical Cooperation Belize SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1059 To strengthen the management of local governments and social programs through the effective implementation of transparency mechanisms and citizen participation. EC-T1059 Citizenship Action and Transparency To strengthen the management of local governments and social programs through the effective implementation of transparency mechanisms and citizen participation. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1014 US$8 million line of credit. Maximum tenor: 1 year Line review: July 2007 BO-L1014 Banco de Credito de Bolivia TFFP US$8 million line of credit. Maximum tenor: 1 year Line review: July 2007 Loan Operation Bolivia TRADE 11-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1285 The objective of the technical cooperation is to undertake a series of actions which will lead to the improvement in the operationg efficiency of the Fund, in addition to implementing a number of preparatory activities related to its future technical administration. RS-T1285 Support for the Italian Trust Fund for ICT for Development The objective of the technical cooperation is to undertake a series of actions which will lead to the improvement in the operationg efficiency of the Fund, in addition to implementing a number of preparatory activities related to its future technical administration. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 11-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1075 EN EC-T1075 Competitiveness of Agrolivestock Sector EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1105 To help raise the income of rural microentrepreneurs by expanding and strengthening the supply of financial services in municipios with extreme, severe and moderate poverty in El Salvador, supporting the TU CREDITO Program. ES-L1105 Increasing Microcredit Access in Rural Populations To help raise the income of rural microentrepreneurs by expanding and strengthening the supply of financial services in municipios with extreme, severe and moderate poverty in El Salvador, supporting the TU CREDITO Program. Loan Operation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1009 To help raise the income of rural microentrepreneurs by expanding and strengthening the supply of financial services in municipios with extreme, severe and moderate poverty in El Salvador, supporting the TU CREDITO Program. ES-S1009 Increasing Microcredit Access in Rural Populations To help raise the income of rural microentrepreneurs by expanding and strengthening the supply of financial services in municipios with extreme, severe and moderate poverty in El Salvador, supporting the TU CREDITO Program. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1250 The objectives are to: (a) exchange among practitioners most effective means to detect, investigate and prosecute brivery, especially international bribery; (b) identify hindrances to investigations and prosecutions; (c) identify ways to facilitate and enhance international co-operation between to the different international and regional treaties on corruption. RG-T1250 Enhance the Capacity to Investigate & Prosecute Cases of Corruption The objectives are to: (a) exchange among practitioners most effective means to detect, investigate and prosecute brivery, especially international bribery; (b) identify hindrances to investigations and prosecutions; (c) identify ways to facilitate and enhance international co-operation between to the different international and regional treaties on corruption. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1278 The general objective of the TC is to Support the implementation of the IDB Initiative for the Base of the Pyramid by (i) identifying and documenting two specific case studies stemming from recent Italian experience in the six key areas identified by the President of the Bank; (ii) assess the main methodological isssues involved in the develoment of the base of the pyramid initiative, with particular reference to the finalcial sector; and (iii) identifying potential pilot projects and key Italian counterparts that could participate in the development of an "Innovation and Opportunity Network" in LAC. The specific objetives of the TC are: (i) producing a background paper outlining the link between the new IDB initiative and selected Italian experiences; (ii) identifying and developing two case studies in the financial sector area; (iii) developing a methodological annex discussing key issues and best approaches; and (iv) supporting specific initiatives to promote the new IDB vision vis-a-vis Italian institutions i nth epublic and private sector. RS-T1278 Expert on Italian Experiences for Building Opportunities for the Majority The general objective of the TC is to Support the implementation of the IDB Initiative for the Base of the Pyramid by (i) identifying and documenting two specific case studies stemming from recent Italian experience in the six key areas identified by the President of the Bank; (ii) assess the main methodological isssues involved in the develoment of the base of the pyramid initiative, with particular reference to the finalcial sector; and (iii) identifying potential pilot projects and key Italian counterparts that could participate in the development of an "Innovation and Opportunity Network" in LAC. The specific objetives of the TC are: (i) producing a background paper outlining the link between the new IDB initiative and selected Italian experiences; (ii) identifying and developing two case studies in the financial sector area; (iii) developing a methodological annex discussing key issues and best approaches; and (iv) supporting specific initiatives to promote the new IDB vision vis-a-vis Italian institutions i nth epublic and private sector. Technical Cooperation Regional 10-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1019 The TC aims at supporting sustainable management of Uruguay's forests and forestry products, as well as ensuring that the growing demand for such products will be checked by appropriate regulation and control mechanisms, and will not result in deforestation and loss of vegetative cover. UR-T1019 Environmental Certification for Forestry Production The TC aims at supporting sustainable management of Uruguay's forests and forestry products, as well as ensuring that the growing demand for such products will be checked by appropriate regulation and control mechanisms, and will not result in deforestation and loss of vegetative cover. Technical Cooperation Uruguay ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1018 The general objective is to contribute to the efforts being undertaken by the Governments of the States of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul in improving the quality of life by increasing income and employment opportunities and reducing poverty level, regional inequalities, and environmental degradation in the Region of the Upper Rio Uruguai Watershed. The purpose of this TC is to support the States in developing a Master Plan for the Sustainable Development of the Region. BR-T1018 Sustainable Development Plan for River Uruguay Watershed The general objective is to contribute to the efforts being undertaken by the Governments of the States of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul in improving the quality of life by increasing income and employment opportunities and reducing poverty level, regional inequalities, and environmental degradation in the Region of the Upper Rio Uruguai Watershed. The purpose of this TC is to support the States in developing a Master Plan for the Sustainable Development of the Region. Technical Cooperation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 09-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1014 To support the implementation of reforms and institutional changes to improve equity of social policy in Colombia. CO-L1014 Social Reform and Equity I To support the implementation of reforms and institutional changes to improve equity of social policy in Colombia. Loan Operation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1012 Credit line for US$8 million Maximum tenor: 2 years Line review: August 2007 HO-L1012 Banco FICOHSA TFFP Credit line for US$8 million Maximum tenor: 2 years Line review: August 2007 Loan Operation Honduras TRADE 09-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1005 To generate conditions for a sustainable development, PN-L1005 Sustainable Development for Chiriqui Region. Phase I To generate conditions for a sustainable development, Loan Operation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1020 EN DR-T1020 Strengthening E-Goverment Strategy of Directorate of Internal Revenue EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1040 The main objective is to support the development of the business capacities of the indigenous community of the department of Sonsonate, integrating techniques of production emphasizing in the preservation, development and promotion of the indigenous identity, generating bonds with other social actors to integrate them to local economic development plans and facilitating services that provide the basis to promote the development of micro-enterprises run by the indigenous communities. ES-T1040 Creation Microenterprises for Integration of Indigenous Population in Sonsonate The main objective is to support the development of the business capacities of the indigenous community of the department of Sonsonate, integrating techniques of production emphasizing in the preservation, development and promotion of the indigenous identity, generating bonds with other social actors to integrate them to local economic development plans and facilitating services that provide the basis to promote the development of micro-enterprises run by the indigenous communities. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1009 The objective of this proposed TC is to ensure greater access to education for a significant number of children, both girls and boys, at the primary level, who do not attend school on a regular basis and are therefore put at a serious disadvantage to complete their basic education or to show good performance. JA-T1009 Absenteeism in Jamaica's Primary Schools The objective of this proposed TC is to ensure greater access to education for a significant number of children, both girls and boys, at the primary level, who do not attend school on a regular basis and are therefore put at a serious disadvantage to complete their basic education or to show good performance. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1286 The objectives of the consultancy are: i) do an integral diagnose of the situation and the base lines in the activity areas; b) prepare a Directive and Performance Plan that should be part of the of the finished product proposed to the Bank; and iii) prepare a workshop in the Bank and present the Directive and Performance Plan, and include in it the proposed modifications that are considered convenient. RS-T1286 Opportunities for Majority in Infrastructure, Finance and Enterpreneurship The objectives of the consultancy are: i) do an integral diagnose of the situation and the base lines in the activity areas; b) prepare a Directive and Performance Plan that should be part of the of the finished product proposed to the Bank; and iii) prepare a workshop in the Bank and present the Directive and Performance Plan, and include in it the proposed modifications that are considered convenient. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1039 Present an analysis of the situation of the environment in Brazil, identifying the principal problems, making an assessment of the policy and institutional framework for environmental management and proposing specific recommendations for the short and medium term.. BR-T1039 Country Environmental Analysis Present an analysis of the situation of the environment in Brazil, identifying the principal problems, making an assessment of the policy and institutional framework for environmental management and proposing specific recommendations for the short and medium term.. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1060 The operation seeks to contribute in the consolidation of the social protection system of the population living in extreme poverty and the formulation of the medium and long-term vision for the poverty reduction's social policy in El Salvador. ES-T1060 Technical Support for the Poverty Reduction's Social Policy The operation seeks to contribute in the consolidation of the social protection system of the population living in extreme poverty and the formulation of the medium and long-term vision for the poverty reduction's social policy in El Salvador. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1046 To contribute to the streghtening of the democracy and the State of Right in Guatemala, through the design and beginning of a model and integral complementary schemel and complementary boarding that contributes to the decentralization of public management. GU-T1046 Support fpr Management of Public Decentralization To contribute to the streghtening of the democracy and the State of Right in Guatemala, through the design and beginning of a model and integral complementary schemel and complementary boarding that contributes to the decentralization of public management. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1044 To support the Government of Ecuador development effectiveness initiatives through PRODEV in order to contribute to improve the capacity for management for results and to promote a more efficient and transparent use of public funds. EC-T1044 Strengthening of the Government Capacity Management for Results To support the Government of Ecuador development effectiveness initiatives through PRODEV in order to contribute to improve the capacity for management for results and to promote a more efficient and transparent use of public funds. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1042 The program aims to contribute to the reduction of social exclusion of boy and girls between 10 and 17 years old living in Asuncion metropolitan area. Providing access to sport activities, the program expects to contribute to the development of life skills in their beneficiaries. PR-T1042 Program for Children Inclusion Through Soccer The program aims to contribute to the reduction of social exclusion of boy and girls between 10 and 17 years old living in Asuncion metropolitan area. Providing access to sport activities, the program expects to contribute to the development of life skills in their beneficiaries. Technical Cooperation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1233 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to strengthen the business partnership between Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region and Japan by promoting a focused and open dialogue between the policy makers and business leaders of the two regions. RG-T1233 Seminar on Enhancing Private Sector Partnership between Japan and LAC The general objective of this technical cooperation is to strengthen the business partnership between Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region and Japan by promoting a focused and open dialogue between the policy makers and business leaders of the two regions. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1016 EN RS-X1016 Ecosystem Management of the Montecristo Park EN Investment Grants Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1021 The main objective of the Project is to guarantee the coverage of the increasing power demand and the security of the Argentinean Interconnection System (SADI), with the object of contributing to the continuous development of the productive sectors and elevating the standard of life of the population, by rationally making use of the available generation resources of the country. The specific objectives are: i) to interconnect the electrical systems of the Northeast and Northwest Argentinean regions (NOA – NEA) by using a line of extra high tension (LEAT 500kV and associated Transformation Stations) so it can permit and promote the energy exchange between both regions, improving the prices and increasing the quality and security of the electrical provision, in particular for the macro region of Norte Grande; and ii) to consolidate and expand the regional communication nets (high and med tension lines smaller than 500kV with its respective associated transformation stations), laying the foundations for the productive and social development through giving solution to the problems that attempt against the security and reliability of these systems. AR-L1021 Norte Grande Electricity Transmission Program The main objective of the Project is to guarantee the coverage of the increasing power demand and the security of the Argentinean Interconnection System (SADI), with the object of contributing to the continuous development of the productive sectors and elevating the standard of life of the population, by rationally making use of the available generation resources of the country. The specific objectives are: i) to interconnect the electrical systems of the Northeast and Northwest Argentinean regions (NOA – NEA) by using a line of extra high tension (LEAT 500kV and associated Transformation Stations) so it can permit and promote the energy exchange between both regions, improving the prices and increasing the quality and security of the electrical provision, in particular for the macro region of Norte Grande; and ii) to consolidate and expand the regional communication nets (high and med tension lines smaller than 500kV with its respective associated transformation stations), laying the foundations for the productive and social development through giving solution to the problems that attempt against the security and reliability of these systems. Loan Operation Argentina ENERGY 02-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1027 Support the the Province of Cordoba in the implementation of its social development policy in three prioritiy sectors: education, health and social housing. AR-L1027 Social Development Provincia de Córdoba Support the the Province of Cordoba in the implementation of its social development policy in three prioritiy sectors: education, health and social housing. Loan Operation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1013 The general objective of the program is to facilitate private investment by simplifying the business registration and licensing process in the Municipio of Morón. The purpose of the program is to develop a simple and efficient standardized system for registration, licensing, and operation of businesses in the Municipio of Morón. AR-M1013 One-Stop Business Advisory and Registration Center for the Municipio of Morón The general objective of the program is to facilitate private investment by simplifying the business registration and licensing process in the Municipio of Morón. The purpose of the program is to develop a simple and efficient standardized system for registration, licensing, and operation of businesses in the Municipio of Morón. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1220 Consolidate the transformation of a regional microfinance institution into a financial intermediary, and the first financial entity, able to mobilize deposits and obtain new ways of financing that will allow to expand the reign of financial products and services to the microenterprise sector in Peru. PE-L1220 Small Business and Microenterprise Development Agency Crear Arequipa Consolidate the transformation of a regional microfinance institution into a financial intermediary, and the first financial entity, able to mobilize deposits and obtain new ways of financing that will allow to expand the reign of financial products and services to the microenterprise sector in Peru. Loan Operation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 02-Aug-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1032 Consolidate the transformation of a regional microfinance institution into a financial intermediary, and the first financial entity, able to mobilize deposits and obtain new ways of financing that will allow to expand the reign of financial products and services to the microenterprise sector in Peru. PE-M1032 Small Business and Microenterprise Development Agency Crear Arequipa Consolidate the transformation of a regional microfinance institution into a financial intermediary, and the first financial entity, able to mobilize deposits and obtain new ways of financing that will allow to expand the reign of financial products and services to the microenterprise sector in Peru. Technical Cooperation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 02-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-Q0005 Consolidate the transformation of a regional microfinance institution into a financial intermediary, and the first financial entity, able to mobilize deposits and obtain new ways of financing that will allow to expand the reign of financial products and services to the microenterprise sector in Peru. PE-Q0005 Small Business and Microenterprise Development Agency Crear Arequipa Consolidate the transformation of a regional microfinance institution into a financial intermediary, and the first financial entity, able to mobilize deposits and obtain new ways of financing that will allow to expand the reign of financial products and services to the microenterprise sector in Peru. Equity Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 02-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1113 The project seeks to improve the quality of life and boost the income of herb and spice micro-producers in the Central region of Paraguay. PR-L1113 Corporate Responsibility in Herb and Spice Production by Small Producers The project seeks to improve the quality of life and boost the income of herb and spice micro-producers in the Central region of Paraguay. Loan Operation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-S1007 The project seeks to improve the quality of life and boost the income of herb and spice micro-producers in the Central region of Paraguay. PR-S1007 Corporate Responsibility in Herb and Spice Production by Small Producers The project seeks to improve the quality of life and boost the income of herb and spice micro-producers in the Central region of Paraguay. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1083 EN RG-M1083 Application of General Principles for Remittance Markets EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 02-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1224 The main objective of this RTC is to develop a concrete proposal for a system of regional epidemiological surveillance, based on the information gathered through the following main activities: (i) in-depth analyses of the status of epidemiological surveillance in each member country and potential institutional capacities; (ii) a pilot program for collection and analysis of data in one or two areas of concern; (iii) an analysis of the status of laws regarding data collection and sharing of data; and (iv) a regional conference to address results from activities (i) through (iii) and plan next steps. The specific objectives are as follows: 1.Determination of status of epidemiological surveillance at the national level and possibilities and impediments to the development of a network: To carry out consultancies in six countries regarding the status of epidemiological surveillance in individual countries, and to make recommendations about the systematization of collection of data, and optimal means of advancing a comprehensive network for surveillance. 2.Delineation of standards for a diagnostic laboratory network 3.Piloting of a surveillance system as a means of determining best practices and policies: Development of pilot programs for collection and analysis of data in one or two areas of concern, which may include non-vector borne issues. 4. Analysis of the piloted program 5.Amplification and further elaboration of cooperative agreements between the countries, including an analysis of the status of laws regarding data collection and sharing of data. 6.Promotion of legislative accords in health 7.Development of outlines for accords regarding disease control, including considerations for an avian influenza pandemic, and any related issues related to population migration and illness; 8.Development of a concrete proposal for a system of regional epidemiological surveillance, based on the above information; 9.Formulation of requests for further funding from multilateral Banks regarding basic health infrastructure for surveillance, and prevention and treatment of vector-borne illness. RG-T1224 Regional System for Epidemiological Surveillance The main objective of this RTC is to develop a concrete proposal for a system of regional epidemiological surveillance, based on the information gathered through the following main activities: (i) in-depth analyses of the status of epidemiological surveillance in each member country and potential institutional capacities; (ii) a pilot program for collection and analysis of data in one or two areas of concern; (iii) an analysis of the status of laws regarding data collection and sharing of data; and (iv) a regional conference to address results from activities (i) through (iii) and plan next steps. The specific objectives are as follows: 1.Determination of status of epidemiological surveillance at the national level and possibilities and impediments to the development of a network: To carry out consultancies in six countries regarding the status of epidemiological surveillance in individual countries, and to make recommendations about the systematization of collection of data, and optimal means of advancing a comprehensive network for surveillance. 2.Delineation of standards for a diagnostic laboratory network 3.Piloting of a surveillance system as a means of determining best practices and policies: Development of pilot programs for collection and analysis of data in one or two areas of concern, which may include non-vector borne issues. 4. Analysis of the piloted program 5.Amplification and further elaboration of cooperative agreements between the countries, including an analysis of the status of laws regarding data collection and sharing of data. 6.Promotion of legislative accords in health 7.Development of outlines for accords regarding disease control, including considerations for an avian influenza pandemic, and any related issues related to population migration and illness; 8.Development of a concrete proposal for a system of regional epidemiological surveillance, based on the above information; 9.Formulation of requests for further funding from multilateral Banks regarding basic health infrastructure for surveillance, and prevention and treatment of vector-borne illness. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 02-Aug-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1033 EN BR-M1033 Program for Technology Services and Identification of New Market Trends EN Technical Cooperation Brazil SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 31-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1031 Reduce vulnerability of child labor, and school abandonment of displaced children in Suba, Bogotá by strengthening their social support system and diminishing access barriers to available services. CO-T1031 Capacity Building to Reduce Displaced Children Vulnerability in Suba, Bogota Reduce vulnerability of child labor, and school abandonment of displaced children in Suba, Bogotá by strengthening their social support system and diminishing access barriers to available services. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1006 The main objective of the project is to enhance and reinforce aviation security through institutional strengthening of the Civil Aviation Authority and its regulatory procedures and the training of responsible personnel. HA-M1006 Strengthening of Airport Security The main objective of the project is to enhance and reinforce aviation security through institutional strengthening of the Civil Aviation Authority and its regulatory procedures and the training of responsible personnel. Technical Cooperation Haiti TRANSPORT 31-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1019 Uncommitted credit line of US$ 30 million under the regional trade finance facilitation program PE-L1019 Banco Internacional del Perú- Interbank TFFP Uncommitted credit line of US$ 30 million under the regional trade finance facilitation program Loan Operation Peru TRADE 28-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1003 Support the reduction of juvenile crime and delinquency indicators via integrated, strategic, interinstitutional and participatory violence prevention activities in municipalities located in the provinces of Panamá, Colón and Chiriquí, the most violence prone areas of the country. The Program also foresees the institutional strengthening of key institutions involved in crime prevention and reduction. The Ministry of Government and Justice (MINGOB) will be the Program's executing agency due to the fact that this is the entity responsible for the country's citizen security administration. The Program will be executed in close coordination with the Ministry of Youth, Women and Family (MINJUMNFA), the Ministries of Education and Health, the three provinces and local civil society and grass-roots organizations. PN-L1003 Comprehensive Security Program Support the reduction of juvenile crime and delinquency indicators via integrated, strategic, interinstitutional and participatory violence prevention activities in municipalities located in the provinces of Panamá, Colón and Chiriquí, the most violence prone areas of the country. The Program also foresees the institutional strengthening of key institutions involved in crime prevention and reduction. The Ministry of Government and Justice (MINGOB) will be the Program's executing agency due to the fact that this is the entity responsible for the country's citizen security administration. The Program will be executed in close coordination with the Ministry of Youth, Women and Family (MINJUMNFA), the Ministries of Education and Health, the three provinces and local civil society and grass-roots organizations. Loan Operation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1013 The objectives of this PPF is to support the Secretariat for the Public Function (SFP) to: (i) support the preparation and beginning of execution of the Program to Support the Profesionalization of the Civil Service in Paraguay (PR-L1008); and (ii) strengthen the SFP technical team in the elaboration of the agreements with the public institutions interested in participating in the Program. PR-L1013 PEF:PR-L1008 Professionalism of the Civil Service The objectives of this PPF is to support the Secretariat for the Public Function (SFP) to: (i) support the preparation and beginning of execution of the Program to Support the Profesionalization of the Civil Service in Paraguay (PR-L1008); and (ii) strengthen the SFP technical team in the elaboration of the agreements with the public institutions interested in participating in the Program. Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1020 The program will help to develop a competitive economic structure, based on coordinated clusters and value chains in a strengthened public-private context. The purpose is to enhance the competitiveness of the main value chains and clusters. UR-L1020 Clusters Competitiveness and Value Chains The program will help to develop a competitive economic structure, based on coordinated clusters and value chains in a strengthened public-private context. The purpose is to enhance the competitiveness of the main value chains and clusters. Loan Operation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1053 EN BO-T1053 Study about Bolivia's Regional Integration and Trade EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia TRADE 25-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1054 EN ES-T1054 Export Promotion Strategy Support EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador TRADE 25-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1071 Provide emergency support with a non-reimbursable TC for the state of emergency declared in the province of Tungurahua y de Chimborazo (Decreto Ejecutivo No. 1682) related to the eruption of the Tungurahua Volcano to cover humanitarian aide to affected populations. EC-T1071 Emergency Assistance Due to Eruption of Tungurahua Volcano Provide emergency support with a non-reimbursable TC for the state of emergency declared in the province of Tungurahua y de Chimborazo (Decreto Ejecutivo No. 1682) related to the eruption of the Tungurahua Volcano to cover humanitarian aide to affected populations. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1061 EN HO-T1061 Experiences in Service Management EN Technical Cooperation Honduras TRANSPORT 24-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1269 The overall objective of the project is to strengthen analysis of the trade and poverty reduction nexus in IDB programming. The specific objectives are to (i) strengthen IDB capacity to assess the impact of trade and integration on poverty, and (ii) mainstream analysis of the trade and poverty reduction nexus into IDB programming. RS-T1269 Strengthening the Trade and Poverty Reduction Nexus in IDB Programming The overall objective of the project is to strengthen analysis of the trade and poverty reduction nexus in IDB programming. The specific objectives are to (i) strengthen IDB capacity to assess the impact of trade and integration on poverty, and (ii) mainstream analysis of the trade and poverty reduction nexus into IDB programming. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 24-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1054 Objective 1: To increase and strengthen the participation of Afro-Ecuadorian civil society organizations of Guayaquil in relation to the HIV/AIDS epidemic Objective 2: To promote change in attitudes and behaviors towards HIV/AIDS in five Afro-Ecuadorian communities of Guayaquil, particularly among young people aged 15-29. Objective 3. To improve the system of monitoring and surveillance of HIV/AIDS at the provincial level, through formal agreements with governmental and non-governmental health institutions EC-T1054 HIV/AIDS Prevention in Vulnerable Afro-Ecuadorian Population Objective 1: To increase and strengthen the participation of Afro-Ecuadorian civil society organizations of Guayaquil in relation to the HIV/AIDS epidemic Objective 2: To promote change in attitudes and behaviors towards HIV/AIDS in five Afro-Ecuadorian communities of Guayaquil, particularly among young people aged 15-29. Objective 3. To improve the system of monitoring and surveillance of HIV/AIDS at the provincial level, through formal agreements with governmental and non-governmental health institutions Technical Cooperation Ecuador HEALTH 21-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1104 Innovatively increase small cattle farmers income through the farms productivity improvement, meat quality organizing demand. NI-L1104 Financial and Environmental Sustainability of Small Cattle Ranchers Innovatively increase small cattle farmers income through the farms productivity improvement, meat quality organizing demand. Loan Operation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-S1006 Innovatively increase small cattle farmers income through the farms productivity improvement, meat quality organizing demand. NI-S1006 Financial and Environmental Sustainability of Small Cattle Ranchers Innovatively increase small cattle farmers income through the farms productivity improvement, meat quality organizing demand. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1237 The proposed initiative has the dual objective of assessing the potential of sports as a means to promote life skills and prevent violence among youth, and to develop a systematic strategy for the integration of sports-related initiatives and actors across different Bank supported sectors. RG-T1237 Sports-for-Development The proposed initiative has the dual objective of assessing the potential of sports as a means to promote life skills and prevent violence among youth, and to develop a systematic strategy for the integration of sports-related initiatives and actors across different Bank supported sectors. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1019 The project's goal is to help expand and strengthen microfinance services in Bolivia. Its purpose is to strengthen and enhance the operating efficiency, productivity, and management of Fondo Financiero Privado FASSIL S.A. BO-M1019 Institutional Strengthening of Fondo Financiero Privado FASSIL S.A. The project's goal is to help expand and strengthen microfinance services in Bolivia. Its purpose is to strengthen and enhance the operating efficiency, productivity, and management of Fondo Financiero Privado FASSIL S.A. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jul-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1010 The project's objective is to improve the coverage of financial services in rural areas of Honduras. The specific objective is to strengthen and support Asociación Familia y Medio Ambiente (FAMA) as a regulated microfinance institution, enabling it to expand into underserved rural areas, develop its product line, and enahnce its institutional capacity. The project has two components: (i) design and marketing of new products; and (ii) administrative and operational strengthening. HO-M1010 Deepening of Rural Microcredit in Central Honduras The project's objective is to improve the coverage of financial services in rural areas of Honduras. The specific objective is to strengthen and support Asociación Familia y Medio Ambiente (FAMA) as a regulated microfinance institution, enabling it to expand into underserved rural areas, develop its product line, and enahnce its institutional capacity. The project has two components: (i) design and marketing of new products; and (ii) administrative and operational strengthening. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1050 The objectives of this program are: i) support the institutional rationalization with the objective to implement strategic planning as a basic government tool,ii) support the integration between strategic planning and the budget process, iii) strengthen the monitoring and evaluation system HO-T1050 Support for Planning, Programming and Monitoring Based on Results The objectives of this program are: i) support the institutional rationalization with the objective to implement strategic planning as a basic government tool,ii) support the integration between strategic planning and the budget process, iii) strengthen the monitoring and evaluation system Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1015 The project's general objective is to help deepen Mexico's rural financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors through efficient remittance management. The specific objective is to develop a model to systematically link transnational community remittances with complementary financial services such as savings, credit, and insurance. ME-M1015 Remittances and Rural Development in Mexico The project's general objective is to help deepen Mexico's rural financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors through efficient remittance management. The specific objective is to develop a model to systematically link transnational community remittances with complementary financial services such as savings, credit, and insurance. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1016 The objective of this TC is to permit the realization of the advanced technical studies for the engineering design of a new multipurpose dock. Also the realization of a Environmental Impact Study of the construction and operation of the dock, correspondent to the execution of the dredging of the dock and the access canals, required to complete the preparation for the loan operation UR-L1004. UR-T1016 Preparation of Montevideo's Port Modernization Program (UR-L1004) The objective of this TC is to permit the realization of the advanced technical studies for the engineering design of a new multipurpose dock. Also the realization of a Environmental Impact Study of the construction and operation of the dock, correspondent to the execution of the dredging of the dock and the access canals, required to complete the preparation for the loan operation UR-L1004. Technical Cooperation Uruguay TRANSPORT 20-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1017 The fund will invest in Argentine SME's with a high potential of growth. The TA's main objective will be to fund evaluations of the Fund, as well as events related to dissemination, marketing and capacitation. AR-M1017 Investment Fund for SMEs- CAP VENTURES The fund will invest in Argentine SME's with a high potential of growth. The TA's main objective will be to fund evaluations of the Fund, as well as events related to dissemination, marketing and capacitation. Technical Cooperation Argentina FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-Q0004 The fund will invest in Argentine SME's with a high potential of growth. The TA's main objective will be to fund evaluations of the Fund, as well as events related to dissemination, marketing and capacitation. AR-Q0004 Investment Fund for SMEs- CAP VENTURES The fund will invest in Argentine SME's with a high potential of growth. The TA's main objective will be to fund evaluations of the Fund, as well as events related to dissemination, marketing and capacitation. Equity Argentina FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1028 The general objective of this project is to contribute to the socioeconomic development of rural areas in the north of Brazil. The purpose is to implement an integrated production model for the production and marketing of an alternative biofuel and other byproducts from rural areas of Tocantins. BR-M1028 Support for Alternative Market Opportunities in Rural Areas in Tocantins The general objective of this project is to contribute to the socioeconomic development of rural areas in the north of Brazil. The purpose is to implement an integrated production model for the production and marketing of an alternative biofuel and other byproducts from rural areas of Tocantins. Technical Cooperation Brazil AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1037 The general objective of the project is to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. The purpose of this project is to establish Stratus VCIII - an R$60mm VC fund to invest in Biomass, Biotechnology / Biodiversity and Environmental technologies companies in Brazil. BR-M1037 Stratus VC III Investment Fund for SME Technology-Based Companies The general objective of the project is to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. The purpose of this project is to establish Stratus VCIII - an R$60mm VC fund to invest in Biomass, Biotechnology / Biodiversity and Environmental technologies companies in Brazil. Technical Cooperation Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1038 The general objective of the project is to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. The purpose of the project consists of the creation of a VC Fund which will provide equity and quasi-equity financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to 10-15 SMEs with potential to consolidate and exit via strategic sales or the Bovespa Mais. BR-M1038 FIPAC Investment Growth Fund for Brazilian Tecnology-Based SMES The general objective of the project is to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. The purpose of the project consists of the creation of a VC Fund which will provide equity and quasi-equity financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to 10-15 SMEs with potential to consolidate and exit via strategic sales or the Bovespa Mais. Technical Cooperation Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-Q0004 The general objective of the project is to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. The purpose of this project is to establish Stratus VCIII - an R$60mm VC fund to invest in Biomass, Biotechnology / Biodiversity and Environmental technologies companies in Brazil. BR-Q0004 Stratus VC III Investment Fund for SME Technology-Based Companies The general objective of the project is to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. The purpose of this project is to establish Stratus VCIII - an R$60mm VC fund to invest in Biomass, Biotechnology / Biodiversity and Environmental technologies companies in Brazil. Equity Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-Q0005 The general objective of the project is to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. The purpose of the project consists of the creation of a VC Fund which will provide equity and quasi-equity financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to 10-15 SMEs with potential to consolidate and exit via strategic sales or the Bovespa Mais. BR-Q0005 FIPAC Investment Growth Fund for Brazilian Tecnology-Based SMES The general objective of the project is to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. The purpose of the project consists of the creation of a VC Fund which will provide equity and quasi-equity financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to 10-15 SMEs with potential to consolidate and exit via strategic sales or the Bovespa Mais. Equity Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-Jul-2006 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1027 To provide inmediate resources to respond to this natural disaster of the Province of Concepción in the Region VIII of Chile. CH-T1027 Emergency for Natural Disasters at the VIII Region in Chile To provide inmediate resources to respond to this natural disaster of the Province of Concepción in the Region VIII of Chile. Technical Cooperation Chile ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1011 The objective of the project is to improve the delivery of a wide range of services to the public, considering: i) institutional strengthening and the improvement of the processes related to these services; ii) expansion and innovation of the current network of services through the creation of new centers specialized in administrative areas; and iii) establishment of new centers which allow the city's population to access the programs offered by the municipal government. CO-L1011 Citizen Services Quality Improvement Program The objective of the project is to improve the delivery of a wide range of services to the public, considering: i) institutional strengthening and the improvement of the processes related to these services; ii) expansion and innovation of the current network of services through the creation of new centers specialized in administrative areas; and iii) establishment of new centers which allow the city's population to access the programs offered by the municipal government. Loan Operation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1021 Control and halt the physical, social and economic deterioration in central urban areas and support the modernization process of the municipality in areas of land use and management. EC-L1021 Cuenca. Renewal of Downtown Areas and Land Management Control and halt the physical, social and economic deterioration in central urban areas and support the modernization process of the municipality in areas of land use and management. Loan Operation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1055 EN ES-T1055 Action Plan for "Tourism of Business and Meeting" Positioning EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1005 Institutional strengthening and capacity building wrt clusters and start up/operation of a fund to support private sector cluster initiatives. PE-M1005 Cluster Promotion Program Institutional strengthening and capacity building wrt clusters and start up/operation of a fund to support private sector cluster initiatives. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1004 US$200 million to provide long-term financing to infrastructure projects in Central America. RG-L1004 Central American Mezzanine Infrastructure Fund US$200 million to provide long-term financing to infrastructure projects in Central America. Loan Operation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1221 EN RG-T1221 Institutional Strengthening on Management and Verification of Origin Rules EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 19-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1027 Support the Government of Colombia's development effectiveness initiatives through PRODEV. CO-T1027 Strengthening of Nation's General Budget to Promote Development Effectiveness Support the Government of Colombia's development effectiveness initiatives through PRODEV. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1051 o support the Government of Ecuador in the execution and coordination of actions towards the development and design of the Development of Sustainable Tourism Strategic Plan 2006 - 2020 (PLANDETUR 2020) and implement main actions to make tourism one of the first Ecuador's productive activities, improve quality conditions and efficiency according to an international competitiveness context, promote sustainable socio economic development and contribute to achieve Millenium Goals. EC-T1051 Tourism Sustainable Development Strategic Plan o support the Government of Ecuador in the execution and coordination of actions towards the development and design of the Development of Sustainable Tourism Strategic Plan 2006 - 2020 (PLANDETUR 2020) and implement main actions to make tourism one of the first Ecuador's productive activities, improve quality conditions and efficiency according to an international competitiveness context, promote sustainable socio economic development and contribute to achieve Millenium Goals. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 18-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1067 The objectives of this TC operation will be accomplished through the implementation of the following components: 1) Tuna Fruit production ; 2) Tuna fruit commercialization; and 3) Tuna fruit industrialization. I. Production. The goal of this component is to increase and improve tuna production by: (i) establishing new tuna plantations; (ii) providing training and technical assistance to protect existing plantations, by improving soil fertility and facilitating transition towards sustainable agricultural practices; and (iii) providing training and technical assistance for tuna harvesting and post-harvesting. At the end of the project it is expected that families have improved their income. Project expected results are: 30 additional hectares of tuna fruit plantations established, 108 families applying sustainable agriculture techniques, and 108 families using improved tuna harvesting and post-harvesting techniques II. Commercialization. The goal of this second component is to improve access to tuna fruit markets. This would be achieved by strengthening the "Tuna Producers Association of Ecuador" via training and technical assistance in legal affairs (to obtain legal status), management of micro-enterprises, marketing techniques, and business/financial planning. Emphasis would be given to promoting the associative commercialization of tuna fruit. At the end of the project it is expected that contacts have been established with at least 10 new potential tuna fruit buyers, and that the Tuna Producers Association would be legally established and commercializing tuna fruit associatively. III: Feasibility study: The goal of this last component is to explore the possibilities of industrializing tuna products. This would be achieved by the commissioning of feasibility study that could identify new products, at least 3, and its potential markets. EC-T1067 Access to Markets for Afro-Ecuadorian Youth: The Quest for Economic Rights The objectives of this TC operation will be accomplished through the implementation of the following components: 1) Tuna Fruit production ; 2) Tuna fruit commercialization; and 3) Tuna fruit industrialization. I. Production. The goal of this component is to increase and improve tuna production by: (i) establishing new tuna plantations; (ii) providing training and technical assistance to protect existing plantations, by improving soil fertility and facilitating transition towards sustainable agricultural practices; and (iii) providing training and technical assistance for tuna harvesting and post-harvesting. At the end of the project it is expected that families have improved their income. Project expected results are: 30 additional hectares of tuna fruit plantations established, 108 families applying sustainable agriculture techniques, and 108 families using improved tuna harvesting and post-harvesting techniques II. Commercialization. The goal of this second component is to improve access to tuna fruit markets. This would be achieved by strengthening the "Tuna Producers Association of Ecuador" via training and technical assistance in legal affairs (to obtain legal status), management of micro-enterprises, marketing techniques, and business/financial planning. Emphasis would be given to promoting the associative commercialization of tuna fruit. At the end of the project it is expected that contacts have been established with at least 10 new potential tuna fruit buyers, and that the Tuna Producers Association would be legally established and commercializing tuna fruit associatively. III: Feasibility study: The goal of this last component is to explore the possibilities of industrializing tuna products. This would be achieved by the commissioning of feasibility study that could identify new products, at least 3, and its potential markets. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1073 EN EC-T1073 Training in Good Practices of Solid Waste Management EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 18-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1202 EN RG-T1202 Food Fortification with Folic Acid and other Micro-Nutrients EN Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 18-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1018 EN CR-T1018 Labor Market in Costa Rica: Analysis of Dynamics of Gender and Minority Groups EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1011 To develop a labor option and income for young people that will contribute to eradication of children work in the sugar cane crop, promoting their technical capacities and enterprise management skills to reactivate production, processing and marketing of cocoa and sub products. ES-S1011 Integration of Youth to Sustainable Production of Cocoa To develop a labor option and income for young people that will contribute to eradication of children work in the sugar cane crop, promoting their technical capacities and enterprise management skills to reactivate production, processing and marketing of cocoa and sub products. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1274 The objective of the study is to evaluate if the Spanish Fund for Consultants (ICEX) fulfills the aims for which it was established: to support to the Bank in the preparation of loan operations; to support Spanish consulting and engineering companies to know in the surroundings of the Bank and to transmit its knowledge; to facilitate its penetration in the Latin American market. RS-T1274 Technical Analysis and Evaluation of ICEX Fund The objective of the study is to evaluate if the Spanish Fund for Consultants (ICEX) fulfills the aims for which it was established: to support to the Bank in the preparation of loan operations; to support Spanish consulting and engineering companies to know in the surroundings of the Bank and to transmit its knowledge; to facilitate its penetration in the Latin American market. Technical Cooperation Regional 17-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1049 To strengthen the poor rural population's capacity living in 200 communities of Chiquimula's Department to protect themselves and to control preventable disease, including Chagas disease, in collaboration with local schools and community health care providers. GU-T1049 Promoting Healthy Communities together with Healthy Shools To strengthen the poor rural population's capacity living in 200 communities of Chiquimula's Department to protect themselves and to control preventable disease, including Chagas disease, in collaboration with local schools and community health care providers. Technical Cooperation Guatemala HEALTH 14-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1261 The objective of this technical cooperation project (TC) is to finance the technical advice and coordination required to meet the objectives of the Sida-IDB Partnership under the new modalities agreed upon between the IDB and Sida. RS-T1261 Coordination of the SIDA-IDB Partnership The objective of this technical cooperation project (TC) is to finance the technical advice and coordination required to meet the objectives of the Sida-IDB Partnership under the new modalities agreed upon between the IDB and Sida. Technical Cooperation Regional 14-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1052 Design and Implementation of National Informatic Sistem of Fish and Water Culture ES-T1052 Automation of National Fish an Waterculture Register (CENDEPESCA) Design and Implementation of National Informatic Sistem of Fish and Water Culture Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 13-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1030 The project has the following specific objectives:i) institutionalization of a group with policy definition capacity; ii) identifying and strengthening the management capabilities (administrative level) for developing an e-gov strategy and designing coordinating mechanisms among the different public institutions; iii) developing an e-gov pilot experience for fiscal management (Ministry of Finance). PR-T1030 E-Government Strategy Development: Public Information Portal The project has the following specific objectives:i) institutionalization of a group with policy definition capacity; ii) identifying and strengthening the management capabilities (administrative level) for developing an e-gov strategy and designing coordinating mechanisms among the different public institutions; iii) developing an e-gov pilot experience for fiscal management (Ministry of Finance). Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1221 General: Support the consolidation of a regional coordination system to safeguard the rights of IPs in voluntary isolation Specific: -Promote the exchange of best practices in the region: standards, norms, legislation and programs and projects - Support the preparation of a regional coordination and protection mechanisms proposal to safeguard the rights of IPs in voluntary isolation - Contribute to the definition of guides and strategic lines of action to address IPs in voluntary isolation issues in Bank operations - Gather key inputs to integrated in Country Strategies of involved countries RS-T1221 Standards Protection Program for IPs in Voluntary Isolation General: Support the consolidation of a regional coordination system to safeguard the rights of IPs in voluntary isolation Specific: -Promote the exchange of best practices in the region: standards, norms, legislation and programs and projects - Support the preparation of a regional coordination and protection mechanisms proposal to safeguard the rights of IPs in voluntary isolation - Contribute to the definition of guides and strategic lines of action to address IPs in voluntary isolation issues in Bank operations - Gather key inputs to integrated in Country Strategies of involved countries Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1041 The objective of the TC is to support the specialists in a way they can identify the superposition and complementarities between the economies of Brazil and México, which will be of great importance for the future joint development of policies on technological capacity and exploitation of economies of scale of the industrial companies in the Region. The operation will also contribute to the future development of a common initiatives agenda for technological innovation that might improve the possible complementarities. BR-T1041 Technological Training and Better Use of Scale Economies The objective of the TC is to support the specialists in a way they can identify the superposition and complementarities between the economies of Brazil and México, which will be of great importance for the future joint development of policies on technological capacity and exploitation of economies of scale of the industrial companies in the Region. The operation will also contribute to the future development of a common initiatives agenda for technological innovation that might improve the possible complementarities. Technical Cooperation Brazil INDUSTRY 11-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1007 The program will help implement the government's "Agenda Interna para la Productividad y la Competitividad" by means of supporting specific policy and institutional reforms to be agreed with the government. Special attention will be placed on reforms which assure that the country reaps the maximum benefits from the FTA and other trade agreements. CO-L1007 Competitiveness in Colombia I The program will help implement the government's "Agenda Interna para la Productividad y la Competitividad" by means of supporting specific policy and institutional reforms to be agreed with the government. Special attention will be placed on reforms which assure that the country reaps the maximum benefits from the FTA and other trade agreements. Loan Operation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1040 To identify obstacles and barriers to the development of the biofuels sector in Brazil, and to help the country become a global center of excellence. The project seeks to prepare and implement actions that will: permit the elimination and reduction of obstacles that restrict the sector's development; reinforce dialogue between the public and private sectors; and create (favorable) conditions for increasing investment. The objective of the consulting service is to provide support to the Finance and Basic Infrastructure Division of the Regional Operations Department 1 in the formulation and development of the above-mentioned project. The financing requested to the Spanish Fund for Consulting Services will support the preparation and design of the Action Plan of the Center of Excellence of Biofuels in Brazil. BR-T1040 Operational Support for the Project "Global Center of Excellence - Biofuels" To identify obstacles and barriers to the development of the biofuels sector in Brazil, and to help the country become a global center of excellence. The project seeks to prepare and implement actions that will: permit the elimination and reduction of obstacles that restrict the sector's development; reinforce dialogue between the public and private sectors; and create (favorable) conditions for increasing investment. The objective of the consulting service is to provide support to the Finance and Basic Infrastructure Division of the Regional Operations Department 1 in the formulation and development of the above-mentioned project. The financing requested to the Spanish Fund for Consulting Services will support the preparation and design of the Action Plan of the Center of Excellence of Biofuels in Brazil. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 10-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1049 The overall objective of the proposed Technical Cooperation (TC) is to systematically examine the supply and quality of early childhood programs in Haiti, and to provide lessons learned that explicitly focus on issues of quality in service provision. HA-T1049 Assessment of Early Childhood Services The overall objective of the proposed Technical Cooperation (TC) is to systematically examine the supply and quality of early childhood programs in Haiti, and to provide lessons learned that explicitly focus on issues of quality in service provision. Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 10-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1024 Uncommitted credit limit for US$40 million to support individual international trade transaction instruments with tenors of up to 3 years. CO-L1024 Banco de Bogota-TFFP Uncommitted credit limit for US$40 million to support individual international trade transaction instruments with tenors of up to 3 years. Loan Operation Colombia TRADE 07-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1253 The project's general objective is to strengthen the technical capacity of local authorities in borrowing member countries in the design and execution of violence prevention and citizen security plans. The specific objectives of the operation are (i) to produce information for decision-makers on tested approaches in citizen security at the local level and on the potential for engaging in these types of activities, and (ii) to stimulate the incorporation and application of this information in policy and program development at the local level. RS-T1253 Design of Comprehensive Citizen Security Plans at the Municipal Level The project's general objective is to strengthen the technical capacity of local authorities in borrowing member countries in the design and execution of violence prevention and citizen security plans. The specific objectives of the operation are (i) to produce information for decision-makers on tested approaches in citizen security at the local level and on the potential for engaging in these types of activities, and (ii) to stimulate the incorporation and application of this information in policy and program development at the local level. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1016 The present operation aims at contributing to improve living conditions of people with disabilities living in poor conditions and high social risk, promoting diffusion of their rights, non discrimination and social inclusion in vulnerable districts of Buenos Aires city. This will be done through a massive communication campaign, training in health care and disabilities and vocational training in organic production for youngsters with disabilities AR-T1016 Support Program of Communitarian Capacities on Poverty/Disability The present operation aims at contributing to improve living conditions of people with disabilities living in poor conditions and high social risk, promoting diffusion of their rights, non discrimination and social inclusion in vulnerable districts of Buenos Aires city. This will be done through a massive communication campaign, training in health care and disabilities and vocational training in organic production for youngsters with disabilities Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1057 EN HO-T1057 Monitoring and Evaluation of Housing Programs EN Technical Cooperation Honduras URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 05-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1009 The aim of the project is to advance the Government's reform agenda to support macroeconomic stability and institutional reforms to assist in the adjustment to free trade. PN-L1009 Investment Climate and Trade Adjustment Technical Support The aim of the project is to advance the Government's reform agenda to support macroeconomic stability and institutional reforms to assist in the adjustment to free trade. Loan Operation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1270 The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to SDS/GED and to the IAC of the Gender Mainstreaming Fund to support the execution of the activities supported by the Fund. Additionally, this technical cooperation will support the Fund's outreach and dissemination activities both within the Bank and in the LAC region. RS-T1270 Gender Mainstreaming Fund Coordination and Dissemination II The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to SDS/GED and to the IAC of the Gender Mainstreaming Fund to support the execution of the activities supported by the Fund. Additionally, this technical cooperation will support the Fund's outreach and dissemination activities both within the Bank and in the LAC region. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1022 Strengthen the Working Group for the Transformation of the State by means of the interaction with key actors in the process of modernization of the State in Chile. UR-T1022 Defining Strategic Guidelines on State Reform Strengthen the Working Group for the Transformation of the State by means of the interaction with key actors in the process of modernization of the State in Chile. Technical Cooperation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Jul-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1019 TCs objective is to support the preparation of both Phases of the ME-L1012 by developing the necessary tools and methodologies crucial for a successful Program design and implementation. To achieve this overall objective this TC will focus on five mutually reinforcing components. ME-T1019 Support for Pilot Project 3X1 for Migrants TCs objective is to support the preparation of both Phases of the ME-L1012 by developing the necessary tools and methodologies crucial for a successful Program design and implementation. To achieve this overall objective this TC will focus on five mutually reinforcing components. Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1034 Assist the GON, through CNE, to design, evaluate and implement a series of energy efficiency (EE) measures, including implementation of EE pilot projects, identification of the necessary information and the preparation of loan proposals to put in place additional EE measures, with the overall target of improving the social economic and environmental conditions in Nicaragua, also contributing to improved competitiveness of the productive energy-consuming sectors. NI-T1034 Energy Efficiency Development in Nicaragua Assist the GON, through CNE, to design, evaluate and implement a series of energy efficiency (EE) measures, including implementation of EE pilot projects, identification of the necessary information and the preparation of loan proposals to put in place additional EE measures, with the overall target of improving the social economic and environmental conditions in Nicaragua, also contributing to improved competitiveness of the productive energy-consuming sectors. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENERGY 30-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1267 GWIT will provide a user-friendly interface for accessing most of the publicly available indicators related to governance for the IDB as well as other development assistance organizations, the media, civil society and the general public. This will help contribute to existing knowledge about the measurement and assessment of public institutional capacities in the countries in the region. RS-T1267 Governance Web Interactive Tool (GWIT) Implementation GWIT will provide a user-friendly interface for accessing most of the publicly available indicators related to governance for the IDB as well as other development assistance organizations, the media, civil society and the general public. This will help contribute to existing knowledge about the measurement and assessment of public institutional capacities in the countries in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1039 EN BO-T1039 Evaluation and Design of Irrigation Project EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 29-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1046 Support the establishment of a modern debt management system so that it is effective and efficient. The specific objectives are to: (i) upgrade SIGADE; and (ii) to provide especialized training. ES-T1046 Debt Management Strengthening Support the establishment of a modern debt management system so that it is effective and efficient. The specific objectives are to: (i) upgrade SIGADE; and (ii) to provide especialized training. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 29-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1062 Objective: Provide training to officials from the Ministry of Economics who are in charge of the Business Networks Program in El Salvador; training will be provided through visits to Chile and Brazil in order the participants to get acquaintance with the experiences and the success factors in other Business networks and value-chain projects in those countries. Participants will visit CEPRI in Chile and SEBRAE in Brazil ES-T1062 Exploratory Mission for Best Practices of Business Networks(Chile & Brazil) Objective: Provide training to officials from the Ministry of Economics who are in charge of the Business Networks Program in El Salvador; training will be provided through visits to Chile and Brazil in order the participants to get acquaintance with the experiences and the success factors in other Business networks and value-chain projects in those countries. Participants will visit CEPRI in Chile and SEBRAE in Brazil Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1047 EN GU-T1047 Support for Monitoring of Executing Agencies EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1006 The program will contribute to the sustainable development of productive economic activities through policy measures to improve the economic and institutional environment for private sector development. GY-L1006 Support for Competitiveness The program will contribute to the sustainable development of productive economic activities through policy measures to improve the economic and institutional environment for private sector development. Loan Operation Guyana PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1055 The program will contribute to the sustainable development of productive economic activities through policy measures to improve the economic and institutional environment for private sector development. GY-L1055 Support for Competitiveness The program will contribute to the sustainable development of productive economic activities through policy measures to improve the economic and institutional environment for private sector development. Loan Operation Guyana 29-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1229 2.1 To launch a youth driven communications initiative through an open invitation to all youth in Latin America to send news coverage requests by submitting a short narrative via online or wireless about the issues that affect them. Compelling stories would be disseminated through MTV Latin America and BID AMERICA TV and viewed by millions of youth in 22 countries and beyond. These stories will highlight the positive contributions that young people are making to the development of their communities. RG-T1229 Youth Participation Communications Campaign 2.1 To launch a youth driven communications initiative through an open invitation to all youth in Latin America to send news coverage requests by submitting a short narrative via online or wireless about the issues that affect them. Compelling stories would be disseminated through MTV Latin America and BID AMERICA TV and viewed by millions of youth in 22 countries and beyond. These stories will highlight the positive contributions that young people are making to the development of their communities. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1019 The program's objective is to ensure potable water supply and wasterwater management services, in a sustainable and efficient way in the city of Cuenca. This passes through an improvement of the institutional and financial capacity of the local provider (ETAPA) and extension of services in the city. EC-L1019 Potable Water and Sanitation for Cuenca The program's objective is to ensure potable water supply and wasterwater management services, in a sustainable and efficient way in the city of Cuenca. This passes through an improvement of the institutional and financial capacity of the local provider (ETAPA) and extension of services in the city. Loan Operation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 28-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1025 To extend access to health services of vulnerable population (quintiles 1 and 2), by supporting the implementation and expansion of the Universal Health Insurance Program of the Ecuadorian Government. EC-L1025 Universal Health Insurance Program (PAUS) Phase I To extend access to health services of vulnerable population (quintiles 1 and 2), by supporting the implementation and expansion of the Universal Health Insurance Program of the Ecuadorian Government. Loan Operation Ecuador HEALTH 28-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0071 The general objective is to reduce levels of violence in Guyana by strengthening efforts to prevent, counteract and control factors associated with criminal acts and violence, by developing community interventions with special attention to "at risk" youths throughout society, as well as strengthening crime management capabilities at the local and national levels. GY0071 Citizen Security The general objective is to reduce levels of violence in Guyana by strengthening efforts to prevent, counteract and control factors associated with criminal acts and violence, by developing community interventions with special attention to "at risk" youths throughout society, as well as strengthening crime management capabilities at the local and national levels. Loan Operation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1066 Uncommitted credit line under TFFP for up to US$6 million BR-L1066 Banco Industrial do Brasil TFFP Uncommitted credit line under TFFP for up to US$6 million Loan Operation Brazil TRADE 27-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1067 Uncommitted line under TFFP for up to US$11 million. BR-L1067 Banco Pine TFFP Uncommitted line under TFFP for up to US$11 million. Loan Operation Brazil TRADE 27-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1046 EN HO-T1046 Baseline Survey for the Program DIPA EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1263 The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the implementation of the IDB-Netherlands Partnership Programs. RS-T1263 Support the Impelementation of the IDB-Netherlands Partnership Programs The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the implementation of the IDB-Netherlands Partnership Programs. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 27-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1090 To improve the financial condition of small-scale farmers in Costa Rica's east-central region through agricultural diversification. CR-L1090 Expanding Agricultural Diversification To improve the financial condition of small-scale farmers in Costa Rica's east-central region through agricultural diversification. Loan Operation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-S1005 To improve the financial condition of small-scale farmers in Costa Rica's east-central region through agricultural diversification. CR-S1005 Expanding Agricultural Diversification To improve the financial condition of small-scale farmers in Costa Rica's east-central region through agricultural diversification. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1029 The primary objective of the Technical Cooperation is to design and pilot tools and methodologies for the development and consolidation of the Compulsory System for Health Quality Assurance in Colombia. CO-T1029 Implementation of the Obligatory System for Quality Assurance in health The primary objective of the Technical Cooperation is to design and pilot tools and methodologies for the development and consolidation of the Compulsory System for Health Quality Assurance in Colombia. Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 22-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1023 The main purpose of the proposed technical cooperation is to share with MEF's working group that is in charge of designing the Development and Support of the Private Sector Unit, best practices at a regional level. UR-T1023 Consolidation of the Private Sector Unit The main purpose of the proposed technical cooperation is to share with MEF's working group that is in charge of designing the Development and Support of the Private Sector Unit, best practices at a regional level. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1007 Objective of this operation is to deepen reform of key institutions and make their reform sustainable. This institutions are the Internal Revenue administration , customs Administration and the Pension Administration. BO-L1007 Consolidation of Institutional Reform in the Revenue Area Objective of this operation is to deepen reform of key institutions and make their reform sustainable. This institutions are the Internal Revenue administration , customs Administration and the Pension Administration. Loan Operation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1005 The objective of the Program is to establish the basis for economic growth and the introduction of efficiency criteria in public finances administration and management. GU-L1005 Public Financial Management The objective of the Program is to establish the basis for economic growth and the introduction of efficiency criteria in public finances administration and management. Loan Operation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1009 The Program is intended to assist the Government of Guyana in implementing a reform agenda aimed at improving the functioning of the judiciary, thereby providing a strong basis for the rule of law and sustainable investment and economic growth. GY-L1009 Justice Administration System The Program is intended to assist the Government of Guyana in implementing a reform agenda aimed at improving the functioning of the judiciary, thereby providing a strong basis for the rule of law and sustainable investment and economic growth. Loan Operation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1056 The Program is intended to assist the Government of Guyana in implementing a reform agenda aimed at improving the functioning of the judiciary, thereby providing a strong basis for the rule of law and sustainable investment and economic growth. GY-L1056 Justice Administration System The Program is intended to assist the Government of Guyana in implementing a reform agenda aimed at improving the functioning of the judiciary, thereby providing a strong basis for the rule of law and sustainable investment and economic growth. Loan Operation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0223 The program would have the following action areas: support the implementation of strategies which would allow formal planning mechanisms for public investment, and follow-up and evaluation of public sector budget execution; (ii) support institutional reform to improve public finance information, simplify processes and reorganize the functional competencies at the Ministry of Finance; (iii) support high quality management training to enable human resources to identify new and efficient practices to lead changes in public resource management; y (iv) support the development and implementation of information and technical requirements requested by the economic cabinet for improved performance. Likewise, there would be support for administrative reforms in the institutions responsible for revenue collection, and for analysis of potential tax policy reform, which could be part of a fiscal pact for the country. HO0223 Public Management Reform Program The program would have the following action areas: support the implementation of strategies which would allow formal planning mechanisms for public investment, and follow-up and evaluation of public sector budget execution; (ii) support institutional reform to improve public finance information, simplify processes and reorganize the functional competencies at the Ministry of Finance; (iii) support high quality management training to enable human resources to identify new and efficient practices to lead changes in public resource management; y (iv) support the development and implementation of information and technical requirements requested by the economic cabinet for improved performance. Likewise, there would be support for administrative reforms in the institutions responsible for revenue collection, and for analysis of potential tax policy reform, which could be part of a fiscal pact for the country. Loan Operation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1009 Warehouse LOC to Su Casita - 2nd largest Sofol in Mexico - to increase mortgage origination capacity and PCD for true-sale MBS issuance program. ME-L1009 Su Casita MBS/Warehouse Facility Warehouse LOC to Su Casita - 2nd largest Sofol in Mexico - to increase mortgage origination capacity and PCD for true-sale MBS issuance program. Guarantee Mexico 21-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0256 EN ME0256 Strengthening States and Municipalities II EN Loan Operation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1240 To support the integration of Central American energy markets, so as to efficiently, cleanly, and competitively diversify the region¿s energy supply. A feasibility study will be done, and a strategy developed for introduction of natural gas in Central America. Alternative means of delivery will be considered, such as gas pipelines from Mexico or Colombia, or transporting liquefied natural gas from potential suppliers. RS-T1240 Strategy for the Introduction of Natural Gas in Central América To support the integration of Central American energy markets, so as to efficiently, cleanly, and competitively diversify the region¿s energy supply. A feasibility study will be done, and a strategy developed for introduction of natural gas in Central America. Alternative means of delivery will be considered, such as gas pipelines from Mexico or Colombia, or transporting liquefied natural gas from potential suppliers. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 21-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1264 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support improved technical quality and execution of social inclusion trust fund projects and support the wider integration of social inclusion in Bank operations and policies. The specific objectives are: (i) to provide technical support to social inclusion trust fund proposals and projects in execution; (ii) promote the Fund within the Bank, especially in the Country Offices, and enhance the collaboration of the Fund with the Regional Operations Departments; (iii) to raise awareness of the utility of products and lessons learned from TCs financed by the Fund among regional governments and stakeholders, in order to influence policy processes; (iv) to fine-tune and implement guidelines for monitoring and assessing Fund operations; (v) to provide technical input to Country Coordinators on issues related to social exclusion and inequality during the preparation of Country Papers and Poverty Assessments as requested by Fund donors; and (vi) to collaborate with the Technical Advisor in creating synergies and coordination between SITF and the ENLACE funds. RS-T1264 Social Inclusion Fund: Support Operations, Monitoring and Assessment in 4th Year The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support improved technical quality and execution of social inclusion trust fund projects and support the wider integration of social inclusion in Bank operations and policies. The specific objectives are: (i) to provide technical support to social inclusion trust fund proposals and projects in execution; (ii) promote the Fund within the Bank, especially in the Country Offices, and enhance the collaboration of the Fund with the Regional Operations Departments; (iii) to raise awareness of the utility of products and lessons learned from TCs financed by the Fund among regional governments and stakeholders, in order to influence policy processes; (iv) to fine-tune and implement guidelines for monitoring and assessing Fund operations; (v) to provide technical input to Country Coordinators on issues related to social exclusion and inequality during the preparation of Country Papers and Poverty Assessments as requested by Fund donors; and (vi) to collaborate with the Technical Advisor in creating synergies and coordination between SITF and the ENLACE funds. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1265 The general objective is to mobilize investment in broadband and other communication services. The specific purpose is to test the feasibility of financing mechanisms such as credit enhancement instruments and non-financial services aimed at facilitating access to funding sources. The review will focus on the following three countries: Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and Trinidad & Tobago. RS-T1265 Financing Small Scale Connectivity Infrastructure The general objective is to mobilize investment in broadband and other communication services. The specific purpose is to test the feasibility of financing mechanisms such as credit enhancement instruments and non-financial services aimed at facilitating access to funding sources. The review will focus on the following three countries: Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and Trinidad & Tobago. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 19-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1017 The objective of this TC is to support the preparation of the Technical Education loan by designing a national title and certification catalogue which will provide the basis to organize the Technical Education System. AR-T1017 Support for the Design of a Technical Education Program The objective of this TC is to support the preparation of the Technical Education loan by designing a national title and certification catalogue which will provide the basis to organize the Technical Education System. Technical Cooperation Argentina EDUCATION 16-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1021 The proposed operation will provide support to the training of Uruguayan professionals in Chile and in Uruguay to design a survey of social protection. UR-T1021 Preparation of Social Protection Survey The proposed operation will provide support to the training of Uruguayan professionals in Chile and in Uruguay to design a survey of social protection. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1043 To contribute the preparation of the Nicaragua Country Gender Assessment a joint initiative between the IDB the World Bank and the Nicaraguan Women's Institute (INIM). The Country Gender Assessment will serve as an important technical input for the IDB's Country Policy Dialogue and Strategy Document with the Government of Nicaragua. NI-T1043 Country Gender Assessment for Nicaragua To contribute the preparation of the Nicaragua Country Gender Assessment a joint initiative between the IDB the World Bank and the Nicaraguan Women's Institute (INIM). The Country Gender Assessment will serve as an important technical input for the IDB's Country Policy Dialogue and Strategy Document with the Government of Nicaragua. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1211 The reimbursable financing component will fund a lending program for women microentrepreneurs in the provinces of Salta and Jujuy. Under this component are expected to focus on investments in the diversification of production-related activities, working capital, and business and equipment improvements. The technical cooperation component will develop and strengthen the operating and institutional capacity of PMA, so that it can establish itself as an efficient and sustainable lender to low-income women. AR-L1211 Support for establishment of Pro Mujer in the Provinces of Salta and Jujuy The reimbursable financing component will fund a lending program for women microentrepreneurs in the provinces of Salta and Jujuy. Under this component are expected to focus on investments in the diversification of production-related activities, working capital, and business and equipment improvements. The technical cooperation component will develop and strengthen the operating and institutional capacity of PMA, so that it can establish itself as an efficient and sustainable lender to low-income women. Loan Operation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1012 EN AR-M1012 Strengthening Competitiveness of Clusters in Central Region of Santa Fe Province EN Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-S1003 The reimbursable financing component will fund a lending program for women microentrepreneurs in the provinces of Salta and Jujuy. Under this component are expected to focus on investments in the diversification of production-related activities, working capital, and business and equipment improvements. The technical cooperation component will develop and strengthen the operating and institutional capacity of PMA, so that it can establish itself as an efficient and sustainable lender to low-income women. AR-S1003 Support for establishment of Pro Mujer in the Provinces of Salta and Jujuy The reimbursable financing component will fund a lending program for women microentrepreneurs in the provinces of Salta and Jujuy. Under this component are expected to focus on investments in the diversification of production-related activities, working capital, and business and equipment improvements. The technical cooperation component will develop and strengthen the operating and institutional capacity of PMA, so that it can establish itself as an efficient and sustainable lender to low-income women. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1015 The general objective of the project is to contribute to the competitive development of the Tarija Central Valley, consolidating the agrifood cluster as one of the region's mainstays of development, through the integration of agricultural production and related services chains for the promotion of specialty products-wine and grapes, berries, ham, honey, and goat cheese.The specific objective of the project is to promote entrepreneurship and improve the competitive performance of small and medium-sized agroindustrial enterprises making specialty products in the Central Valley of Tarija, through collective actions. BO-M1015 Competitiveness of Agrifood Chains in the Central Valley of Tarija The general objective of the project is to contribute to the competitive development of the Tarija Central Valley, consolidating the agrifood cluster as one of the region's mainstays of development, through the integration of agricultural production and related services chains for the promotion of specialty products-wine and grapes, berries, ham, honey, and goat cheese.The specific objective of the project is to promote entrepreneurship and improve the competitive performance of small and medium-sized agroindustrial enterprises making specialty products in the Central Valley of Tarija, through collective actions. Technical Cooperation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1034 Energy supply reinforcement and improvement in the Brazil national interconected system to enhace efficiency and reliability of the in the north region electric system. BR-L1034 ATE II Energy Transmission Line Energy supply reinforcement and improvement in the Brazil national interconected system to enhace efficiency and reliability of the in the north region electric system. Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1009 The overall objective of the project is to increase market opportunities for small and medium enterprises and enhace their competitiveness. The purpose is to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency by facilitating access to financial incentives that suppot the use of low-carbon emitting technologies. CH-M1009 Promotion of Clean Energy Market Opportunities The overall objective of the project is to increase market opportunities for small and medium enterprises and enhace their competitiveness. The purpose is to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency by facilitating access to financial incentives that suppot the use of low-carbon emitting technologies. Technical Cooperation Chile ENERGY 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1019 The objective of this technical cooperation is the realization of due diligence studies that will determine the viability and financial sustainability of the project. IDB will proceed with the financing for this project only if such studies are satisfactory to IDB in form and substance. As such, the results of these studies constitute the cornerstone of IDB's decision to proceed with the loan. CH-T1019 Charrua-Temuco Transmission Project The objective of this technical cooperation is the realization of due diligence studies that will determine the viability and financial sustainability of the project. IDB will proceed with the financing for this project only if such studies are satisfactory to IDB in form and substance. As such, the results of these studies constitute the cornerstone of IDB's decision to proceed with the loan. Technical Cooperation Chile ENERGY 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1017 In relation to the expected results, the program is expected to increase equity in health services access, and improve the efficiency and quality of the health services provided to the poor, who receive services primarily from public providers. CO-L1017 Expansion Health Services Networks Program Phase I In relation to the expected results, the program is expected to increase equity in health services access, and improve the efficiency and quality of the health services provided to the poor, who receive services primarily from public providers. Loan Operation Colombia HEALTH 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1043 Creation of an Irrigation Management System for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, which will allow updating and monitoring of information on users nationwide; and completion of the national irrigation water users census, to determine the actual and potential number of current users in irrigation areas. ES-T1043 Implementation and Design of a National Irrigation Management System Creation of an Irrigation Management System for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, which will allow updating and monitoring of information on users nationwide; and completion of the national irrigation water users census, to determine the actual and potential number of current users in irrigation areas. Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1039 The objective of the TC is to support the Government of Haiti in developing its own conception about the way to reach the rational and sustainable use and management of water ressources at the watershed level. HA-T1039 Policy and Strategy for Integrated Watershed Management The objective of the TC is to support the Government of Haiti in developing its own conception about the way to reach the rational and sustainable use and management of water ressources at the watershed level. Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1015 EN ME-T1015 Capacity Strengthening of Financiera Rural EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1094 MIF will assist Banco Uno, Nicaragua and Banco Uno, El Salvador to "downscale" to small and microenterprise financing. The Banco Uno group has a reputation for being dynamic and innovative with respect to serving low-income populations. As an example, it was one of the first institutions to introduce credit cards to this segment in Central America and is a recognized leader in this regard. MIF will provide TA to Banco Uno, Nicaragua and Banco Uno, El Salvador, and a loan to Banco Uno Nicaragua in order to promote a fuller range of activities with the small and micro-enterprise sector. RG-L1094 Enhancing Financing to Small and Micro Enterprises through Innovative Techniques MIF will assist Banco Uno, Nicaragua and Banco Uno, El Salvador to "downscale" to small and microenterprise financing. The Banco Uno group has a reputation for being dynamic and innovative with respect to serving low-income populations. As an example, it was one of the first institutions to introduce credit cards to this segment in Central America and is a recognized leader in this regard. MIF will provide TA to Banco Uno, Nicaragua and Banco Uno, El Salvador, and a loan to Banco Uno Nicaragua in order to promote a fuller range of activities with the small and micro-enterprise sector. Loan Operation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1082 MIF will assist Banco Uno, Nicaragua and Banco Uno, El Salvador to "downscale" to small and microenterprise financing. The Banco Uno group has a reputation for being dynamic and innovative with respect to serving low-income populations. As an example, it was one of the first institutions to introduce credit cards to this segment in Central America and is a recognized leader in this regard. MIF will provide TA to Banco Uno, Nicaragua and Banco Uno, El Salvador, and a loan to Banco Uno Nicaragua in order to promote a fuller range of activities with the small and micro-enterprise sector. RG-M1082 Enhancing Financing to Small and Micro Enterprises through Innovative Techniques MIF will assist Banco Uno, Nicaragua and Banco Uno, El Salvador to "downscale" to small and microenterprise financing. The Banco Uno group has a reputation for being dynamic and innovative with respect to serving low-income populations. As an example, it was one of the first institutions to introduce credit cards to this segment in Central America and is a recognized leader in this regard. MIF will provide TA to Banco Uno, Nicaragua and Banco Uno, El Salvador, and a loan to Banco Uno Nicaragua in order to promote a fuller range of activities with the small and micro-enterprise sector. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1228 EN RG-T1228 Sustainable Turism Cluster as a Development Strategy EN Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1017 The main objective of the Program is to promote educational and labor inclusion for economically disadvantaged teenage girls aged 15-18 living in Zone 11 of Montevideo, thus contributing to overcome their poverty situation. UR-T1017 Polytechnic Center for Teenage Girls The main objective of the Program is to promote educational and labor inclusion for economically disadvantaged teenage girls aged 15-18 living in Zone 11 of Montevideo, thus contributing to overcome their poverty situation. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1037 The general objective for this operation is to contribute to the Government's decision process and to improve public managements efficiency and transparency. ES-T1037 Support for the Consolidation of the Management System by Results The general objective for this operation is to contribute to the Government's decision process and to improve public managements efficiency and transparency. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1021 Objective: The objective of the program is to support the design of the Youth Development and Empowerment Program , a comprehensive intervention for youth which will consist of both remedial and rehabilitative measures for youth-at-risk as well as preventive measures to reduce and prevent school drop out and other behavior that may lead to anti-social conduct among youth in Guyana. A further objective is to strengthen those government divisions servicing youth as well as the Youth Division of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture in its policymaking, planning, and coordination role. GY-T1021 Support for the Youth Development and Empowerment Program Objective: The objective of the program is to support the design of the Youth Development and Empowerment Program , a comprehensive intervention for youth which will consist of both remedial and rehabilitative measures for youth-at-risk as well as preventive measures to reduce and prevent school drop out and other behavior that may lead to anti-social conduct among youth in Guyana. A further objective is to strengthen those government divisions servicing youth as well as the Youth Division of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture in its policymaking, planning, and coordination role. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1022 EN CO-T1022 Strengthening Capacities in the Water and Sanitation Sector EN Technical Cooperation Colombia WATER AND SANITATION 09-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1037 EN RG-T1037 COMALEP's Secretariat Strengthening EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 09-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1051 To develop a tool for strengthening the municipal management by improving the tax administration ES-T1051 Municipal Tax Administration System To develop a tool for strengthening the municipal management by improving the tax administration Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1045 The operations objective is that the peruvian CONSUCODE officials can familiarize with the norms and procedures of the Model Agreement in Chile, including strategic planning, and technological aspects of this mode of acquisitions, with the institutional objetive of implementing this form of procurement in Peru. PE-T1045 Implementation of the Model Agreement Mode for Peruvian Public Procurement The operations objective is that the peruvian CONSUCODE officials can familiarize with the norms and procedures of the Model Agreement in Chile, including strategic planning, and technological aspects of this mode of acquisitions, with the institutional objetive of implementing this form of procurement in Peru. Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1017 The program objective is to improve the access to basic services, security of tenure, and social and sanitary conditions of the lower income families that live in the neighborhoods of Quito. The program will provide basic infrastructure, social services and security of tenure to about 30,000 families of low-income neighborhoods of Quito. EC-L1017 Municipal Modernization & Neighborhood Improvement Phase I The program objective is to improve the access to basic services, security of tenure, and social and sanitary conditions of the lower income families that live in the neighborhoods of Quito. The program will provide basic infrastructure, social services and security of tenure to about 30,000 families of low-income neighborhoods of Quito. Loan Operation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 07-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1259 The operation will finance the one-time identification of FVL in selected municipalities and the development of procedures for periodic monitoring of FVL cover, for forest and non-forest policy conflict analyses; the reengineering of enforcement procedures and protocols; the design of rules' dissemination activities and an assistance strategy to support policy compliance. Disseminate operational instruments developed and pilot results through an Internet site. The objectives of the operation are to develop operational instruments for the implementation of the forest policy based on a forest vocation land (FVL) strategy, assist the GOPN to improve forest related environmental services production, and increase the feasibility of forest based businesses in the country RS-T1259 Instruments for Implementing Forest Vocation Land Policy The operation will finance the one-time identification of FVL in selected municipalities and the development of procedures for periodic monitoring of FVL cover, for forest and non-forest policy conflict analyses; the reengineering of enforcement procedures and protocols; the design of rules' dissemination activities and an assistance strategy to support policy compliance. Disseminate operational instruments developed and pilot results through an Internet site. The objectives of the operation are to develop operational instruments for the implementation of the forest policy based on a forest vocation land (FVL) strategy, assist the GOPN to improve forest related environmental services production, and increase the feasibility of forest based businesses in the country Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 06-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1059 EN RS-X1059 International Taxation EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 06-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1047 Reduce the incidence and prevalence of Chagas disease in the Department of La Paz, under the guidelines of "National Strategic Plan 2003-2007 Chagas (PEN Chagas)"coordinated by the Ministry of Health. HO-T1047 Prevention and Control of Chagas Disease in the Lencas Communities Reduce the incidence and prevalence of Chagas disease in the Department of La Paz, under the guidelines of "National Strategic Plan 2003-2007 Chagas (PEN Chagas)"coordinated by the Ministry of Health. Technical Cooperation Honduras HEALTH 05-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1227 The specific objectives of this technical cooperation are: (i) to analyze and report on the purchasing power of the BOP across most of the countries in the region; (ii) provide sectorial breakdown of the BOP purchasing power in multiple countries in the region and across multiple sectors including financial services, basic infrastructure (water, energy), information and communication technologies, housing and possibly healthcare; (iii) developing a BOP penalty or poverty penalty to demonstrate that goods and services tend to be more expensive for the poor; and (iv) participate and possibly present in an IDB-sponsored international conference to disseminate the results of study. RG-T1227 Empowering the Economic Base of the Pyramid The specific objectives of this technical cooperation are: (i) to analyze and report on the purchasing power of the BOP across most of the countries in the region; (ii) provide sectorial breakdown of the BOP purchasing power in multiple countries in the region and across multiple sectors including financial services, basic infrastructure (water, energy), information and communication technologies, housing and possibly healthcare; (iii) developing a BOP penalty or poverty penalty to demonstrate that goods and services tend to be more expensive for the poor; and (iv) participate and possibly present in an IDB-sponsored international conference to disseminate the results of study. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1242 The objective of this technical cooperation is to enhance the capacity of Social Programs Division 3 to effectively address the needs and demands of project teams in the preparation of project loans, technical cooperations, and research studies on social development within the Region. RS-T1242 Consultancy Services for Social Development Research The objective of this technical cooperation is to enhance the capacity of Social Programs Division 3 to effectively address the needs and demands of project teams in the preparation of project loans, technical cooperations, and research studies on social development within the Region. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1243 Discussion on how social inclusion best practices, with special focus on the education and labor sectors, derive important benefits to socio-economic development; (ii) help articulate the demand for public policies and actions to prevent increased marginalization and develop tolerance for all; and (iii) help position the Bank to support national governments in combating social exclusion RS-T1243 Campaign for Promoting Diversity and Social Inclusion in Central America Discussion on how social inclusion best practices, with special focus on the education and labor sectors, derive important benefits to socio-economic development; (ii) help articulate the demand for public policies and actions to prevent increased marginalization and develop tolerance for all; and (iii) help position the Bank to support national governments in combating social exclusion Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1247 PRI needs to be provided technical assistance related to project finance in the processing of private sector operations. RS-T1247 Consultancy Services for Project Financing PRI needs to be provided technical assistance related to project finance in the processing of private sector operations. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1045 The general objective of the technical cooperation project is to support the socio-culturally appropriate development of indigenous entrepreneurial initiatives The technical cooperation will include the following components: Inventory of Potential Projects; Best practices Study; Preparation for International Conference on Indigenous Entrepreneurial Development RS-X1045 Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurial Development The general objective of the technical cooperation project is to support the socio-culturally appropriate development of indigenous entrepreneurial initiatives The technical cooperation will include the following components: Inventory of Potential Projects; Best practices Study; Preparation for International Conference on Indigenous Entrepreneurial Development Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1001 The Program is aimed to support a large number of enterprises that, even though are economically viable and are not required to go through the formal multilateral restructuring process offered by the FFE, have been affected by the crisis. These enterprises have suffered an important reduction in their permanent working capital making it difficult for them to access the credit of the banking system. The purpose of the Program is thus to support these enterprises through syndicated loans from the private banks and the Fondo de Apoyo Empresarial (FAE) - Enterprise Support Fund. The Program will allow eligible enterprises to be able to finance their permanent working capital and generate the resources necessary for their production and financial reactivation. BO-L1001 Corporate Enhancement Support Fund The Program is aimed to support a large number of enterprises that, even though are economically viable and are not required to go through the formal multilateral restructuring process offered by the FFE, have been affected by the crisis. These enterprises have suffered an important reduction in their permanent working capital making it difficult for them to access the credit of the banking system. The purpose of the Program is thus to support these enterprises through syndicated loans from the private banks and the Fondo de Apoyo Empresarial (FAE) - Enterprise Support Fund. The Program will allow eligible enterprises to be able to finance their permanent working capital and generate the resources necessary for their production and financial reactivation. Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1035 3.1. The objective of this project is to improve both welfare conditions and social cohesion among poor communities in Santa Tecla, which are most affected by social violence. This objective would be achieved by promoting youth and community organization, vocational training for youth in at-risk communities, and the recovery of public spaces due to their catalyzing role in community organization. ES-T1035 Community Building Through Opportunities for at Risk Youth in Santa Tecla 3.1. The objective of this project is to improve both welfare conditions and social cohesion among poor communities in Santa Tecla, which are most affected by social violence. This objective would be achieved by promoting youth and community organization, vocational training for youth in at-risk communities, and the recovery of public spaces due to their catalyzing role in community organization. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1025 The Program objective is to improve Paraguayan Congress administrative efficiency. Specifically, the operation will support the design of a strategic development plan including: (i) modernization of process and administrative procedures; (ii) strengthening management and human resources capacities; and (iii) access to relevant legislative information. PR-T1025 Congress Modernization Support Program The Program objective is to improve Paraguayan Congress administrative efficiency. Specifically, the operation will support the design of a strategic development plan including: (i) modernization of process and administrative procedures; (ii) strengthening management and human resources capacities; and (iii) access to relevant legislative information. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1023 The state of Bahia has requested a loan to the Bank in order to improve the competitiveness of productive sectors that present a territorial concentration of their economic activity. The Program's executing agency (EU) is the Government of Bahia, through the Science, Technology and Innovation Department. In addition to the EU, the Federación de Industrias de Bahia (FIEB) and the Servicio Brasileño de Apoyo a las Micro y Pequeñas Empresas (SEBRAE), will participate in the execution. The components of the Program are: (i) mobilization and articulation of the entrepreneurial demand; (ii) strengthening of entrepreneurial support services supply to clusters in Bahia; (iii) direct support actions to strengthen the competitiveness of selected clusters; (iv) administration of the program, monitoring, dissemination of results and lessons learnt. BR-L1023 Strengthening of the Entrepreneurial Activity Program Estado de Bahía The state of Bahia has requested a loan to the Bank in order to improve the competitiveness of productive sectors that present a territorial concentration of their economic activity. The Program's executing agency (EU) is the Government of Bahia, through the Science, Technology and Innovation Department. In addition to the EU, the Federación de Industrias de Bahia (FIEB) and the Servicio Brasileño de Apoyo a las Micro y Pequeñas Empresas (SEBRAE), will participate in the execution. The components of the Program are: (i) mobilization and articulation of the entrepreneurial demand; (ii) strengthening of entrepreneurial support services supply to clusters in Bahia; (iii) direct support actions to strengthen the competitiveness of selected clusters; (iv) administration of the program, monitoring, dissemination of results and lessons learnt. Loan Operation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1053 Elaborate a proposal for the sustainable development and road connectivity of the country's north zone for the Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC), including the participation of the civil society. ES-T1053 Support for Elaboration & Consultation to Accede the Millenium Challenge Account Elaborate a proposal for the sustainable development and road connectivity of the country's north zone for the Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC), including the participation of the civil society. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1041 EN GU-T1041 Support for Increase Private Investment and Implementation One Window EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Jun-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-M1006 The goal of the project is to boost the competitiveness of the tourism ventures of rural communities by fostering business integration arrangements. The purpose of the project is to consolidate and expand innovative and sustainable community tourism opportunities, based on the model of a network of cooperatives and organizations in the social economy sector using good practices. CR-M1006 Rural Community Tourism in Costa Rica and Replication in Central America The goal of the project is to boost the competitiveness of the tourism ventures of rural communities by fostering business integration arrangements. The purpose of the project is to consolidate and expand innovative and sustainable community tourism opportunities, based on the model of a network of cooperatives and organizations in the social economy sector using good practices. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 31-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1073 The goal of the project is to contribute to economic competitiveness and regional development by facilitating market access through the use of harmonized and traceable legal metrology services. The purpose is to strengthen the existing regional metrology infrastructure while harmonizing the regional Measurement, Standards Testing and Quality infrastructure (MSTQ) towards international recognition. RG-M1073 Harmonized Regional Quality Infrastructure for Improving Market Access The goal of the project is to contribute to economic competitiveness and regional development by facilitating market access through the use of harmonized and traceable legal metrology services. The purpose is to strengthen the existing regional metrology infrastructure while harmonizing the regional Measurement, Standards Testing and Quality infrastructure (MSTQ) towards international recognition. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 31-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1210 The general objective of this program is to gather the entities, institutions and individuals working in the various fields of microenterprise development, and provide a venue that facilitates not only the discussion of how to improve the livelihoods and businesses of microenterprises through sharing of knowledge and experiences, but also of how to continuously expand the client base as well as the scope of services to meet different needs. RG-T1210 IX Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise The general objective of this program is to gather the entities, institutions and individuals working in the various fields of microenterprise development, and provide a venue that facilitates not only the discussion of how to improve the livelihoods and businesses of microenterprises through sharing of knowledge and experiences, but also of how to continuously expand the client base as well as the scope of services to meet different needs. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1063 The general objective of this Program is to provide a forum for the sharing of strategies and practices which are being developed and applied in both urban and rural areas, to assist microenterprises overcome new and existing challenges in an increasingly demanding environment, and to expand the services to include microenterprises that are poor, marginalized, or operate in smaller local communities. RS-X1063 IX Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise The general objective of this Program is to provide a forum for the sharing of strategies and practices which are being developed and applied in both urban and rural areas, to assist microenterprises overcome new and existing challenges in an increasingly demanding environment, and to expand the services to include microenterprises that are poor, marginalized, or operate in smaller local communities. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1047 The objective of this operation is to improve the situation and development of the young population through the installation of a system of information that would allow follow-up of the actions taken according to the National Plan of Youth. ES-T1047 Youth Observatory The objective of this operation is to improve the situation and development of the young population through the installation of a system of information that would allow follow-up of the actions taken according to the National Plan of Youth. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1025 The TC will support projct preparation for the Agricultural Diversification Loan (GY-L1007) regarding the detailed design of the sanitary and phitosanitary services as well as the processess related to agricultural health services and land allocation for private investment purposes. GY-T1025 Agricultural Export Services The TC will support projct preparation for the Agricultural Diversification Loan (GY-L1007) regarding the detailed design of the sanitary and phitosanitary services as well as the processess related to agricultural health services and land allocation for private investment purposes. Technical Cooperation Guyana AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 25-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1022 The aim of the operation is to contribute with best tourism Spanish practices, in the frame of a workshop on tourism in Chile orientated to the analysis on the role of the State in the attainment of the competitiveness of the tourism Chilean sector. CH-T1022 Workshop on Consolidation of Chile as a Tourism Country The aim of the operation is to contribute with best tourism Spanish practices, in the frame of a workshop on tourism in Chile orientated to the analysis on the role of the State in the attainment of the competitiveness of the tourism Chilean sector. Technical Cooperation Chile SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 24-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1246 The objective of this study is to draw lessons from a sample of rural financial institutions that have been able to manage credit risk successfully, especially lending to small agricultural producers. The sample will include at least four institutions in two countries with relatively dynamic agricultural markets, Peru and Guatemala. RS-T1246 Risk Management in Rural Financial Institutions The objective of this study is to draw lessons from a sample of rural financial institutions that have been able to manage credit risk successfully, especially lending to small agricultural producers. The sample will include at least four institutions in two countries with relatively dynamic agricultural markets, Peru and Guatemala. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1003 The proposed TC will support the analytical development of roles and responsibilities of the NAC that are crucial to the implementation of the National AIDS Plan (2006-11) to combat HIV/AIDS in Belize. The outputs should include a strengthened NAC Secretariat through the provision of technical support, and a more coherent response from the NAC members. The longer term impact should improve the physical and social condition of people living with AIDS and their families, and should reduce the levels of social exclusion they face due to current levels of stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS. In addition, the outcomes should facilitate a more coherent response from the international donor community, helping them to harmonise their procedures and requirements to minimise transaction costs to the NAC recipients, avoid divisive competitiveness between recipients and minimise duplication. BL-T1003 Strengthening the National Response to HIV/AIDS in Belize The proposed TC will support the analytical development of roles and responsibilities of the NAC that are crucial to the implementation of the National AIDS Plan (2006-11) to combat HIV/AIDS in Belize. The outputs should include a strengthened NAC Secretariat through the provision of technical support, and a more coherent response from the NAC members. The longer term impact should improve the physical and social condition of people living with AIDS and their families, and should reduce the levels of social exclusion they face due to current levels of stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS. In addition, the outcomes should facilitate a more coherent response from the international donor community, helping them to harmonise their procedures and requirements to minimise transaction costs to the NAC recipients, avoid divisive competitiveness between recipients and minimise duplication. Technical Cooperation Belize SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1055 The objective of the project is to provide analysis and policy guidance to the Honduran authorities for the reform of publicly supported housing finance. The recommendations of the policy advice will be incorporated and implemented in the IDB housing sector reform loan currently under preparation. The goal is to promote reforms that enable markets to work more efficiently, effectively and sustainably, inducing the private sector to lend to the over 80% of the population currently excluded from formal housing markets. HO-T1055 Sustainable Housing Finance Reform The objective of the project is to provide analysis and policy guidance to the Honduran authorities for the reform of publicly supported housing finance. The recommendations of the policy advice will be incorporated and implemented in the IDB housing sector reform loan currently under preparation. The goal is to promote reforms that enable markets to work more efficiently, effectively and sustainably, inducing the private sector to lend to the over 80% of the population currently excluded from formal housing markets. Technical Cooperation Honduras URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 22-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1056 The project's general objective is to promote de facto equal access to the housing market for women, including publicly-supported housing initiatives, within the framework of reforms that will be carried as part of the IDB loan. The specific objective is to raise relevant issues that should be addressed by the Government of Honduras, through HO-L1007, to proactively remove or restrict those practices and regulations that encumber women's access to adequate housing, and to suggest viable recommendations on how to do so. HO-T1056 Gender Assessment for the Housing Sector in Honduras The project's general objective is to promote de facto equal access to the housing market for women, including publicly-supported housing initiatives, within the framework of reforms that will be carried as part of the IDB loan. The specific objective is to raise relevant issues that should be addressed by the Government of Honduras, through HO-L1007, to proactively remove or restrict those practices and regulations that encumber women's access to adequate housing, and to suggest viable recommendations on how to do so. Technical Cooperation Honduras URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 22-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1018 To conduct a Country Environmental Assessment (CEA) for Jamaica, which will identify – within the context of the established dialogue between the country and the Bank - the opportunities for synergies between good environmental management and economic development, as well as environmental risks that can jeopardize economic and/or social development. Based on a cross-sector dialogue with government, private sector, local communities and other relevant interested parties, the consultants should arrive at timely, practical and relevant analyses, including indicators and baseline data, that assist the country and the Bank in promoting environmental mainstreaming and strategically targeted improvements in key areas of environmental management in Jamaica. JA-T1018 Country Environmental Assessment To conduct a Country Environmental Assessment (CEA) for Jamaica, which will identify – within the context of the established dialogue between the country and the Bank - the opportunities for synergies between good environmental management and economic development, as well as environmental risks that can jeopardize economic and/or social development. Based on a cross-sector dialogue with government, private sector, local communities and other relevant interested parties, the consultants should arrive at timely, practical and relevant analyses, including indicators and baseline data, that assist the country and the Bank in promoting environmental mainstreaming and strategically targeted improvements in key areas of environmental management in Jamaica. Technical Cooperation Jamaica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 22-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1032 the program aims at: reducing famine, improving income generation, generating employment at the Barranco do Mundo Settlement BR-T1032 Economical Sustainable Alternatives for Barranco do Mundo Settlement the program aims at: reducing famine, improving income generation, generating employment at the Barranco do Mundo Settlement Technical Cooperation Brazil AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1010 The objective of the Technical Cooperation is to prepare a Strategy for the Management of Vulnerability to Natural and Human Risks in the City of Valparaíso. CH-T1010 Risk Management in Valparaíso The objective of the Technical Cooperation is to prepare a Strategy for the Management of Vulnerability to Natural and Human Risks in the City of Valparaíso. Technical Cooperation Chile URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1026 The project is aimed to preserve the agricultural uses of the land in the area named as Sierra Nevada, raising the value added of crops and cattle products through the strengthening of local micro enterprises and its link among them and with the market. ME-M1026 Strengthening of Agroecological Microenterprises in the Sierra Nevada Area The project is aimed to preserve the agricultural uses of the land in the area named as Sierra Nevada, raising the value added of crops and cattle products through the strengthening of local micro enterprises and its link among them and with the market. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1056 The objectives of the operation are the elaboration of studies in order to give a technical solution of the drainage problem of El Garrobo. ES-T1056 Design of Drainage Works in Garrobo (AMSS) The objectives of the operation are the elaboration of studies in order to give a technical solution of the drainage problem of El Garrobo. Technical Cooperation El Salvador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 18-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1028 The specific objective is to generate a cluster of ecotouristic enterprises which will offer high added value products to the market of the metropolitan area of Mexico City. ME-M1028 Promotion of a Cluster of Ecotouristic SMEs The specific objective is to generate a cluster of ecotouristic enterprises which will offer high added value products to the market of the metropolitan area of Mexico City. Technical Cooperation Mexico SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 18-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1252 EN RS-T1252 Technical & Advisory Support for the Development of the SITF - 4th Year EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-T1006 EN VE-T1006 Urban Rehabilitation and Development of Caracas City EN Technical Cooperation Venezuela URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 18-May-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1171 To help reduce the social and economic vulnerability of poor women and their families in low-income semi-urban and rural areas of the Ecuadorian province of Guayas. EC-L1171 Social and Financial Services for Empowering Low-Income Women To help reduce the social and economic vulnerability of poor women and their families in low-income semi-urban and rural areas of the Ecuadorian province of Guayas. Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-S1005 To help reduce the social and economic vulnerability of poor women and their families in low-income semi-urban and rural areas of the Ecuadorian province of Guayas. EC-S1005 Social and Financial Services for Empowering Low-Income Women To help reduce the social and economic vulnerability of poor women and their families in low-income semi-urban and rural areas of the Ecuadorian province of Guayas. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1039 This TC will suport the Ministry of Health in implementing the provisions established by the Ethic Code Law and its Regulations. PE-T1039 Ethics Code for the Ministry of Health in Peru This TC will suport the Ministry of Health in implementing the provisions established by the Ethic Code Law and its Regulations. Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-May-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1036 The general objective of the consultancy is to define the business informality, as in the conceptual definition as in the description in Colombia, studying its causes, its composition by gender, ethnic group, race or another situation of vulnerability like to be disabled, young or displaced person, its general effects and to measure it in Colombia to generate a "position paper" that permits the Bank, and especially the team who is devising the EBP, to present action lines as in the economic/business plan as in reduction of poverty and improvement of the equality with equity of gender and promoting the social inclusion. The results of this study, at the same time, will be able to be integrated to the development of the project accounts in the business development sector, competitiveness and social business of the Bank with Colombia. CO-T1036 Competitiveness in the Informal Sector of Colombia, Gender and Social Inclusion The general objective of the consultancy is to define the business informality, as in the conceptual definition as in the description in Colombia, studying its causes, its composition by gender, ethnic group, race or another situation of vulnerability like to be disabled, young or displaced person, its general effects and to measure it in Colombia to generate a "position paper" that permits the Bank, and especially the team who is devising the EBP, to present action lines as in the economic/business plan as in reduction of poverty and improvement of the equality with equity of gender and promoting the social inclusion. The results of this study, at the same time, will be able to be integrated to the development of the project accounts in the business development sector, competitiveness and social business of the Bank with Colombia. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1015 EN GU-M1015 Competitiveness and Productiveness in Copper and Bronze Crafts EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1025 Help the competitiveness improvement of agricultural SME, related with a scheme production of organic Quinua, with radio support in learning processes in Chimborazo. EC-M1025 COPROBICH Competitiveness and Market Access Improvement Help the competitiveness improvement of agricultural SME, related with a scheme production of organic Quinua, with radio support in learning processes in Chimborazo. Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 15-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1026 Help the strengthening of Guinea Pig's production chain through agro-ecologic strategies in Cayambe. EC-M1026 Strengthening of the Guinea Pig's Production Chain in Cayambe Help the strengthening of Guinea Pig's production chain through agro-ecologic strategies in Cayambe. Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 15-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1028 The objective is to reduce the contaminating waste generated by the shoemaking and tanning industry in Arequipa, supported by a more demanding environmental regulatory framework. In order to achieve that objective, the projects includes an environmental and productive diagnosis in the participant enterprises, the design of a waste treatment system as well as a training program. PE-M1028 Industrial Waste Treatment in Shoemaking and Tanning Industry The objective is to reduce the contaminating waste generated by the shoemaking and tanning industry in Arequipa, supported by a more demanding environmental regulatory framework. In order to achieve that objective, the projects includes an environmental and productive diagnosis in the participant enterprises, the design of a waste treatment system as well as a training program. Technical Cooperation Peru INDUSTRY 15-May-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1043 Provide emergency support with a non reimbursable TC for the state of emergency declared in the province General Sanchez Cerro of the department of Moquequa and the district of San Juan de Tarucani in the province of Arequipa in the Department of Arequipa (Decreto Supremo No. 020-2006-PCM) related to the eruption of the Ubinas Volcano to cover humanitarian aide. PE-T1043 Emergency Assistance due to the Eruption of Ubinas Volcano Provide emergency support with a non reimbursable TC for the state of emergency declared in the province General Sanchez Cerro of the department of Moquequa and the district of San Juan de Tarucani in the province of Arequipa in the Department of Arequipa (Decreto Supremo No. 020-2006-PCM) related to the eruption of the Ubinas Volcano to cover humanitarian aide. Technical Cooperation Peru ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 15-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1217 The Conference's general objective is the dissemination of CSR practices in Latin America and The Caribbean. The specific objectives are: (i) to create a common ground to share and exchange experiences in the implementation of socially responsible practices from several standpoints such as the private sector, governments and civil society; (ii) to present successful cases of CSR practices; (iii) to promote and facilitate discussion regarding the CSR issues concerning the private sector in the Region. RG-T1217 IV Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (RSE) The Conference's general objective is the dissemination of CSR practices in Latin America and The Caribbean. The specific objectives are: (i) to create a common ground to share and exchange experiences in the implementation of socially responsible practices from several standpoints such as the private sector, governments and civil society; (ii) to present successful cases of CSR practices; (iii) to promote and facilitate discussion regarding the CSR issues concerning the private sector in the Region. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1065 Promote the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean. Co-financing related to ATN/SF-9805-RG RS-X1065 IV Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Promote the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean. Co-financing related to ATN/SF-9805-RG Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1015 The present operation aims at strengthening the technical capacity of civil society, both at the organizational and individual level, to exert social oversight of the use of public resources destined to support the new "Familias" Program. The specific objective is to extend coverage of citizen monitoring efforts during the start up of the new "Familias" Program. AR-T1015 Strengthening of Citizens Monitoring of the Social Protection The present operation aims at strengthening the technical capacity of civil society, both at the organizational and individual level, to exert social oversight of the use of public resources destined to support the new "Familias" Program. The specific objective is to extend coverage of citizen monitoring efforts during the start up of the new "Familias" Program. Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1010 To improve the income of small dairy producers of Tecoluca's and Zapotitan's municipalities through increasing milk's productivity and quality that would allow them to reach formal dairy industry market. ES-S1010 Development and Strenghthening of Dairy Micro-Region Producers To improve the income of small dairy producers of Tecoluca's and Zapotitan's municipalities through increasing milk's productivity and quality that would allow them to reach formal dairy industry market. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1010 The project aims to contribute to the increase of the competitiveness of the MSMEs that belong to the chain of production and commerce of articles made of "aho poí" (handmade embroidering), through obtaining quality and quantity according to the American market requirements and also through the opening of channels of commerce, which could generate greater demand and represent the creation of more employment opportunities and better income levels for the sector. PR-M1010 Producers of Artisan Embroidered Articles in the International Markets The project aims to contribute to the increase of the competitiveness of the MSMEs that belong to the chain of production and commerce of articles made of "aho poí" (handmade embroidering), through obtaining quality and quantity according to the American market requirements and also through the opening of channels of commerce, which could generate greater demand and represent the creation of more employment opportunities and better income levels for the sector. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1024 The Objective of the technical cooperation is to support the ongoing emergency assistance by the Government of Suriname to the population of the affected communities in southern Suriname. SU-T1024 Emergency Assistance Due to Flooding in Southern Suriname The Objective of the technical cooperation is to support the ongoing emergency assistance by the Government of Suriname to the population of the affected communities in southern Suriname. Technical Cooperation Suriname SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1026 The objective is to give sostainability to the changes in atitude's and civic values produced in youngsters after being in the project "CITIZEN GUIDES" by the generation of profesional and educative opportunities. CO-T1026 Program of Inclusion, Violence Prevention and Youth Employment in Medellin The objective is to give sostainability to the changes in atitude's and civic values produced in youngsters after being in the project "CITIZEN GUIDES" by the generation of profesional and educative opportunities. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1032 The IDB non-reimbursable contribution will provide for the extension of an exsisting consultation mechanism introduced by the Presidency of the GOC with the Following objectives: a) developing greater understanding of government pro-poor policies; b) improving transparency and responsiveness in budgetary allocations at all levels of government facing the rights and the needs of disadvantage communities; c) strengthening consultation and instituting an innovative participation mechanism to expand the voice of the poor in government policies and make public services responsive and accountable to the community CO-T1032 Support for Community Councils in Colombia The IDB non-reimbursable contribution will provide for the extension of an exsisting consultation mechanism introduced by the Presidency of the GOC with the Following objectives: a) developing greater understanding of government pro-poor policies; b) improving transparency and responsiveness in budgetary allocations at all levels of government facing the rights and the needs of disadvantage communities; c) strengthening consultation and instituting an innovative participation mechanism to expand the voice of the poor in government policies and make public services responsive and accountable to the community Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1033 The Program's general objective is to improve mobility, safety and accessibility for passengers and goods in the State Road Network (SRN). This improvement will be achieved by rehabilitating critical sections of the network, reducing transportation costs and increasing road safety. The operation will improve travel time and accessibility to markets and services boosting economic activities in its area of influence and contributing to the region's competitiveness. BR-L1033 Sao Paulo State Highways Phase II The Program's general objective is to improve mobility, safety and accessibility for passengers and goods in the State Road Network (SRN). This improvement will be achieved by rehabilitating critical sections of the network, reducing transportation costs and increasing road safety. The operation will improve travel time and accessibility to markets and services boosting economic activities in its area of influence and contributing to the region's competitiveness. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 10-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1021 The objective of the proyect is to give support to the Government of Chile in incorporating the gender dimension in the political proposals which are being elaborated by the Consejo Asesor de Reforma Previsional during the first semester of 2006 and which has become one of the most important reforms for the present administration. CH-T1021 Integration of Gender Perspective in the Pension Reform System of Chile The objective of the proyect is to give support to the Government of Chile in incorporating the gender dimension in the political proposals which are being elaborated by the Consejo Asesor de Reforma Previsional during the first semester of 2006 and which has become one of the most important reforms for the present administration. Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1028 Uncommitted credit line of US$12 million for Banco de Guayaquil in Ecuador. EC-L1028 Banco de Guayaquil TFFP Uncommitted credit line of US$12 million for Banco de Guayaquil in Ecuador. Loan Operation Ecuador TRADE 10-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0166 EN GU0166 Social Investment Program for the Reduction of Rural Poverty EN Loan Operation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-May-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1021 The objective of this TC proposal is to support the Government of Panama in the preparation of feasibility studies and operational tools to inform the design and the implementation of SPS activities, ensuring cultural and gender suitability of SPS interventions. PN-T1021 Support for the Social Protection System The objective of this TC proposal is to support the Government of Panama in the preparation of feasibility studies and operational tools to inform the design and the implementation of SPS activities, ensuring cultural and gender suitability of SPS interventions. Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1244 To support the IADB in conceptualizing and designing an Anticorruption Initiative. RS-T1244 Support for Anticorruption Initiative To support the IADB in conceptualizing and designing an Anticorruption Initiative. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1033 reduce rural poverty by incorporating excluded sectors into the productive process, through the promotion of indigenous management, generation of sustainable employment and territorial competitiveness. The program will also strengthen participatory planning schemes in an effort to promote productive investment with an indigenous component. GU-T1033 Inst.Capacity Strength. & Loan Enhancement for Indigenous Entrepreneurial Dev. reduce rural poverty by incorporating excluded sectors into the productive process, through the promotion of indigenous management, generation of sustainable employment and territorial competitiveness. The program will also strengthen participatory planning schemes in an effort to promote productive investment with an indigenous component. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1023 Integration of a cluster with vanilla producers groups in order to improve their competitiveness and increase the added value of their products. ME-M1023 Competitiveness Improvement of Vanilla Growers Integration of a cluster with vanilla producers groups in order to improve their competitiveness and increase the added value of their products. Technical Cooperation Mexico AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-M1009 EN VE-M1009 Competitiveness Development of Small Entrepreneurships of Táchira State EN Technical Cooperation Venezuela PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1045 Design a strategy for the development of the tourism sector in Lake Atitlan, focused on the creation and diversification of tourism products, improving the tourism destination, developing and optimizing tourism services, and strengthening the business sector. GU-T1045 Strategic Plan for Tourist Development in Lake Atitlan Design a strategy for the development of the tourism sector in Lake Atitlan, focused on the creation and diversification of tourism products, improving the tourism destination, developing and optimizing tourism services, and strengthening the business sector. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 04-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1006 EN GU-L1006 Rural Economic Development EN Loan Operation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0163 The general objective of the program is to support the Guatemalan government¿s efforts to continue boosting the productivity of the economy in general and of businesses in particular, especially micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. The purpose is to contribute to remove that limits the development of business and investment; and to boost the productivity of businesses in sectors and regions or areas that are considered priorities for the country. GU0163 Program to Support Strategic Investments and Productive Transformation The general objective of the program is to support the Guatemalan government¿s efforts to continue boosting the productivity of the economy in general and of businesses in particular, especially micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. The purpose is to contribute to remove that limits the development of business and investment; and to boost the productivity of businesses in sectors and regions or areas that are considered priorities for the country. Loan Operation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-U0001 The program will help the government of Guyana to improve solid waste management services in Georgetown. It includes the institutional development of responsible offices and environmental and sanitation education activities. GY-U0001 Inclusion of the Migrant and Host Population in Social Services in Ecuador The program will help the government of Guyana to improve solid waste management services in Georgetown. It includes the institutional development of responsible offices and environmental and sanitation education activities. Guarantee Guyana WATER AND SANITATION 03-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0055 The program will help the government of Guyana to improve solid waste management services in Georgetown. It includes the institutional development of responsible offices and environmental and sanitation education activities. GY0055 Georgetown Solid Waste Management The program will help the government of Guyana to improve solid waste management services in Georgetown. It includes the institutional development of responsible offices and environmental and sanitation education activities. Loan Operation Guyana WATER AND SANITATION 03-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1012 The Program specific objectives are: (i) to foster initiatives of co-responsibility in which the Migrants and the three Government levels execute shared investment projects in order to improve the socio-economic conditions of selected communities; (ii) promote co-investment initiatives channeled to high emigration communities and high poverty levels; and (iii) to impulse identity links of the Migrants towards their communities of origin. ME-L1012 Pilot Project 3x1 for Migrants The Program specific objectives are: (i) to foster initiatives of co-responsibility in which the Migrants and the three Government levels execute shared investment projects in order to improve the socio-economic conditions of selected communities; (ii) promote co-investment initiatives channeled to high emigration communities and high poverty levels; and (iii) to impulse identity links of the Migrants towards their communities of origin. Loan Operation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1009 In order to achieve the objectives of the Program, the activities of the operation will be organized in two components: (i) integral attention to childhood and (ii) management, evaluation and sustainability strategy. NI-L1009 Comprehensive Child Care Program In order to achieve the objectives of the Program, the activities of the operation will be organized in two components: (i) integral attention to childhood and (ii) management, evaluation and sustainability strategy. Loan Operation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-May-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1066 To identify the factors that limit the creation and growth of enterprises in Ecuador and the actions the Bank could take to promote entrepreneurship in the country. EC-T1066 Feasibility Study to Promote Entrepreneurship To identify the factors that limit the creation and growth of enterprises in Ecuador and the actions the Bank could take to promote entrepreneurship in the country. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1040 EN HA-T1040 Support for Port-au-Prince Electrical Distribution Rehabilitation Program EN Technical Cooperation Haiti ENERGY 28-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1023 As an input into the process for developing a Bank-funded microfinance project in Suriname, this project will provide specialized technical assistance in microfinance to the two leading Credit Unions in Suriname (Godo and De Schakel). SU-T1023 Promoting Microfinance through Credit Unions in Suriname As an input into the process for developing a Bank-funded microfinance project in Suriname, this project will provide specialized technical assistance in microfinance to the two leading Credit Unions in Suriname (Godo and De Schakel). Technical Cooperation Suriname PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1032 The program's general objective is to help expand the use of banking services by Brazilian migrants and their relatives and include them in Brazil's financial system, as well as raise the awareness and provide guidance in the area of entrepreneurship and contribute to their financial education and inclusion. The program's specific objective is to promote the development of productive activities in the state of Minas Gerais based on remittances sent by Brazilian migrants living in the United States. BR-M1032 Remittances and Training for Brazilian Migrants and their Beneficiaries The program's general objective is to help expand the use of banking services by Brazilian migrants and their relatives and include them in Brazil's financial system, as well as raise the awareness and provide guidance in the area of entrepreneurship and contribute to their financial education and inclusion. The program's specific objective is to promote the development of productive activities in the state of Minas Gerais based on remittances sent by Brazilian migrants living in the United States. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1075 The general objective of this project is to contribute to the deepening of Mexico and El Salvador's financial systems by broadening their scope and access to rural areas through a systematic link between remittance transfers and financial intermediation. The specific objective of this project is to enable transnational financial corridors between the United States and both Mexico and El Salvador. RG-M1075 Immigrant Remittance Corridors The general objective of this project is to contribute to the deepening of Mexico and El Salvador's financial systems by broadening their scope and access to rural areas through a systematic link between remittance transfers and financial intermediation. The specific objective of this project is to enable transnational financial corridors between the United States and both Mexico and El Salvador. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Apr-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1012 This program seeks to continue supporting the improvement of the scientific and technological capacity of the country; promote the undertaking of innovation activities in private firms; promote the development of high-level human resources in science and technology; support cluster development; and promote an improvement in the relevance and capacity of the country's key research centers. AR-L1012 Technological Modernization Program III This program seeks to continue supporting the improvement of the scientific and technological capacity of the country; promote the undertaking of innovation activities in private firms; promote the development of high-level human resources in science and technology; support cluster development; and promote an improvement in the relevance and capacity of the country's key research centers. Loan Operation Argentina SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1026 The general object of the Program is to improve the efficiency and transparency in the fiscal management of the State of Bahia, with the purpose of obtaining a greater effectiveness in the administration and in the capacity of control and tax collection. BR-L1026 Fiscal Management in the State of Bahia The general object of the Program is to improve the efficiency and transparency in the fiscal management of the State of Bahia, with the purpose of obtaining a greater effectiveness in the administration and in the capacity of control and tax collection. Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1018 To support dialogue processes between indigenous peoples; public, comunal and regional institutions; and other social actors (private sector) in Chile CH-T1018 Indigenous People Social Capital Strengthening To support dialogue processes between indigenous peoples; public, comunal and regional institutions; and other social actors (private sector) in Chile Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1020 The general objective of the project is to promote the competitiveness and sustainability of Ecuadorian businesses. Its specific objective is to develop demand for corporate governance practices in Ecuadorian enterprises and increase local capacity for implementing these practices. EC-M1020 Development of Supply and Demand for Corporate Governance Practices in Ecuador The general objective of the project is to promote the competitiveness and sustainability of Ecuadorian businesses. Its specific objective is to develop demand for corporate governance practices in Ecuadorian enterprises and increase local capacity for implementing these practices. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1019 The goal of the project is to contribute to the economic recovery of hurricane-damaged areas--the states in southeastern Mexico (Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Campeche, Yucatán, and Puebla)--by making it easier for small businesses to participate in the region's economic recovery process. ME-M1019 Economic Reactivation after a Natural Disaster: Support for Small Businesses The goal of the project is to contribute to the economic recovery of hurricane-damaged areas--the states in southeastern Mexico (Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Campeche, Yucatán, and Puebla)--by making it easier for small businesses to participate in the region's economic recovery process. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1024 Strenghtening of SME's competitiveness trough the use of enviromental best practices in their productive process and trough compliance with enviromental laws. It will be developed manuals trough diagnosis of plant operations in glass, plastic and melting sectors, to promote results with SME's in Monterrey City, N.L. ME-M1024 Strengthening of SME's Competitiveness through Enviromental Best Practices Strenghtening of SME's competitiveness trough the use of enviromental best practices in their productive process and trough compliance with enviromental laws. It will be developed manuals trough diagnosis of plant operations in glass, plastic and melting sectors, to promote results with SME's in Monterrey City, N.L. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1175 The general objective is to promote entrepreneurship at the base of the pyramid in Peru. The specific objective is to improve the existing business incubation model, promoting entrepreneurship through the development of productive synergies and economies of scale to meet market needs, especially at the base of the pyramid. PE-L1175 Promoting of Entrepreneurship at the Base of the Pyramid The general objective is to promote entrepreneurship at the base of the pyramid in Peru. The specific objective is to improve the existing business incubation model, promoting entrepreneurship through the development of productive synergies and economies of scale to meet market needs, especially at the base of the pyramid. Loan Operation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1030 The general objective is to promote entrepreneurship at the base of the pyramid in Peru. The specific objective is to improve the existing business incubation model, promoting entrepreneurship through the development of productive synergies and economies of scale to meet market needs, especially at the base of the pyramid. PE-M1030 Promoting of Entrepreneurship at the Base of the Pyramid The general objective is to promote entrepreneurship at the base of the pyramid in Peru. The specific objective is to improve the existing business incubation model, promoting entrepreneurship through the development of productive synergies and economies of scale to meet market needs, especially at the base of the pyramid. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1041 The general objective of the program is to improve market functioning by increasing transparency in the participating countries. The purpose of the program is to support targeted small grant projects of civil society organizations that are focused on increasing transparency in different public and private sector economic activities. RG-M1041 Engaging Civil Society to Increase Transparency and Accountability The general objective of the program is to improve market functioning by increasing transparency in the participating countries. The purpose of the program is to support targeted small grant projects of civil society organizations that are focused on increasing transparency in different public and private sector economic activities. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1070 The general objective of this project is to contribute to Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) financial markets competitiveness and stability. The specific objective is to facilitate the joint development and implementation of regional regulatory and supervisory best practices to support the growth, stability, and competitive functioning of LAC banking sectors under a new global risk-sensitive framework. RG-M1070 Peer Led Effort to Enhance Compliance with Basel Core Principles The general objective of this project is to contribute to Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) financial markets competitiveness and stability. The specific objective is to facilitate the joint development and implementation of regional regulatory and supervisory best practices to support the growth, stability, and competitive functioning of LAC banking sectors under a new global risk-sensitive framework. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 26-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1226 The objective of the consultancy is to design a MIF project to promote energy and clean technologies, looking for opportunities of incentives and the incorporation of other mechanisms to overcome barriers in three countries (Colombia, Ecuador and Peru). The specific products will be: (i) to advise the level of knowledge and experience related to clean energy, energy efficiency and the existing related incentives in three countries; and (ii) to formulate the strategy and the operative mechanisms for the execution of three possible MIF projects in this area (one in each country). RG-T1226 Identification of Clean Energy Opportunities The objective of the consultancy is to design a MIF project to promote energy and clean technologies, looking for opportunities of incentives and the incorporation of other mechanisms to overcome barriers in three countries (Colombia, Ecuador and Peru). The specific products will be: (i) to advise the level of knowledge and experience related to clean energy, energy efficiency and the existing related incentives in three countries; and (ii) to formulate the strategy and the operative mechanisms for the execution of three possible MIF projects in this area (one in each country). Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 26-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1015 To support the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) development effectiveness initiatives through PRODEV. JA-T1015 Strengthen Government Capacity to Manage for Results To support the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) development effectiveness initiatives through PRODEV. Technical Cooperation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-X1001 To assist the Panamanian National Environmental Authority (ANAM), the Maritime authority of Panama (AMP) and the IDB in formulating, in a participatory manner, a Concept Paper for a Full Sized Project to be presented for financing by GEF, as well as the request for project preparation funds (PDF-B) and the corresponding Terms of References. PN-X1001 PDF-A Management & Conservation Marine-Coastal Ecosystems in Chiriqui Province To assist the Panamanian National Environmental Authority (ANAM), the Maritime authority of Panama (AMP) and the IDB in formulating, in a participatory manner, a Concept Paper for a Full Sized Project to be presented for financing by GEF, as well as the request for project preparation funds (PDF-B) and the corresponding Terms of References. Technical Cooperation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 25-Apr-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1017 This primary goal of the project is to increase the information available regarding intervention programmes for children in Jamaica made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS, in order to direct response efforts of interested persons or groups, and to strengthen networking among organizations carrying out HIV/AIDS intervention programmes for children. JA-T1017 Documenting HIV/AIDS Intervention Programmes for Jamaican Children This primary goal of the project is to increase the information available regarding intervention programmes for children in Jamaica made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS, in order to direct response efforts of interested persons or groups, and to strengthen networking among organizations carrying out HIV/AIDS intervention programmes for children. Technical Cooperation Jamaica HEALTH 21-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1002 The objective of the operation is to help low income communities enjoy the economic benefits of connectivity. UR-T1002 Education and Communitty Strengthening through Learning Actions The objective of the operation is to help low income communities enjoy the economic benefits of connectivity. Technical Cooperation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1022 1. To know the integrity of a risks institutional management model that has offered contributions recognized to the solution of the problems created in the planning of the prevention and the attention of emergencies to a high geographic scales. 2. To increase the knowledge of the of Costa Rican institutionality, for its application in the new developments that are being given from the CNE. 3. Increase of the prevention actions and attention of emergencies of the National System of Emergencies of Costa Rica. 4. To have a model already approved to the qualification of takers of decisions of local organizations in emergency situations. 5. To amass the potential of qualification in the national and Central American scope through the participation of hemisféricos and regional organisms of technical and financial cooperation. 6. Multisectorial qualification. CR-T1022 National Emergencies System 1. To know the integrity of a risks institutional management model that has offered contributions recognized to the solution of the problems created in the planning of the prevention and the attention of emergencies to a high geographic scales. 2. To increase the knowledge of the of Costa Rican institutionality, for its application in the new developments that are being given from the CNE. 3. Increase of the prevention actions and attention of emergencies of the National System of Emergencies of Costa Rica. 4. To have a model already approved to the qualification of takers of decisions of local organizations in emergency situations. 5. To amass the potential of qualification in the national and Central American scope through the participation of hemisféricos and regional organisms of technical and financial cooperation. 6. Multisectorial qualification. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1212 The project has two components: (i) a reimbursable financing component for US$500,000, and (ii) a nonreimbursable technical-cooperation component for US$250,000. The reimbursable financing component (IDB: US$500,000, local US$2,000,000) will be allocated to finance the purchase of inventory, equipment, fixed assets, and other productive assets for 12,500 microentrepreneurs in the southern suburbs of Buenos Aires, i.e. owners of businesses that have been operating for at least one year, who will receive microcredits from FIS under the credit regulations contained in the technical file. Approximately 60% of beneficiaries who receive financing will be women, and at least 20% will be dynamic microentrepreneurs with differentiated patterns of growth in sales, profits, or employment. Credit will be extended for between US$140 and US$650 using a group or individual lending methodology. FIS will supplement the reimbursable financing component with US$2 million in funds from other sources. The technical-cooperation component (IDB: US$250,000) will be allocated for the institutional strengthening of FIS. Specifically, technical assistance activities and the procurement of equipment and systems will be aimed at: (i) improving FIS's business model; (ii) training FIS's credit advisors and middle management; (iii) designing market-based credit products; (iv) implementing financial management tools; and (v) scaling FIS's equipment and systems to the volume of operations. AR-L1212 Consolidation of FIS Empresa Social S.A. The project has two components: (i) a reimbursable financing component for US$500,000, and (ii) a nonreimbursable technical-cooperation component for US$250,000. The reimbursable financing component (IDB: US$500,000, local US$2,000,000) will be allocated to finance the purchase of inventory, equipment, fixed assets, and other productive assets for 12,500 microentrepreneurs in the southern suburbs of Buenos Aires, i.e. owners of businesses that have been operating for at least one year, who will receive microcredits from FIS under the credit regulations contained in the technical file. Approximately 60% of beneficiaries who receive financing will be women, and at least 20% will be dynamic microentrepreneurs with differentiated patterns of growth in sales, profits, or employment. Credit will be extended for between US$140 and US$650 using a group or individual lending methodology. FIS will supplement the reimbursable financing component with US$2 million in funds from other sources. The technical-cooperation component (IDB: US$250,000) will be allocated for the institutional strengthening of FIS. Specifically, technical assistance activities and the procurement of equipment and systems will be aimed at: (i) improving FIS's business model; (ii) training FIS's credit advisors and middle management; (iii) designing market-based credit products; (iv) implementing financial management tools; and (v) scaling FIS's equipment and systems to the volume of operations. Loan Operation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-S1004 The project has two components: (i) a reimbursable financing component for US$500,000, and (ii) a nonreimbursable technical-cooperation component for US$250,000. The reimbursable financing component (IDB: US$500,000, local US$2,000,000) will be allocated to finance the purchase of inventory, equipment, fixed assets, and other productive assets for 12,500 microentrepreneurs in the southern suburbs of Buenos Aires, i.e. owners of businesses that have been operating for at least one year, who will receive microcredits from FIS under the credit regulations contained in the technical file. Approximately 60% of beneficiaries who receive financing will be women, and at least 20% will be dynamic microentrepreneurs with differentiated patterns of growth in sales, profits, or employment. Credit will be extended for between US$140 and US$650 using a group or individual lending methodology. FIS will supplement the reimbursable financing component with US$2 million in funds from other sources. The technical-cooperation component (IDB: US$250,000) will be allocated for the institutional strengthening of FIS. Specifically, technical assistance activities and the procurement of equipment and systems will be aimed at: (i) improving FIS's business model; (ii) training FIS's credit advisors and middle management; (iii) designing market-based credit products; (iv) implementing financial management tools; and (v) scaling FIS's equipment and systems to the volume of operations. AR-S1004 Consolidation of FIS Empresa Social S.A. The project has two components: (i) a reimbursable financing component for US$500,000, and (ii) a nonreimbursable technical-cooperation component for US$250,000. The reimbursable financing component (IDB: US$500,000, local US$2,000,000) will be allocated to finance the purchase of inventory, equipment, fixed assets, and other productive assets for 12,500 microentrepreneurs in the southern suburbs of Buenos Aires, i.e. owners of businesses that have been operating for at least one year, who will receive microcredits from FIS under the credit regulations contained in the technical file. Approximately 60% of beneficiaries who receive financing will be women, and at least 20% will be dynamic microentrepreneurs with differentiated patterns of growth in sales, profits, or employment. Credit will be extended for between US$140 and US$650 using a group or individual lending methodology. FIS will supplement the reimbursable financing component with US$2 million in funds from other sources. The technical-cooperation component (IDB: US$250,000) will be allocated for the institutional strengthening of FIS. Specifically, technical assistance activities and the procurement of equipment and systems will be aimed at: (i) improving FIS's business model; (ii) training FIS's credit advisors and middle management; (iii) designing market-based credit products; (iv) implementing financial management tools; and (v) scaling FIS's equipment and systems to the volume of operations. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1016 General: Consultation and dissemination of the CGA results with Chile's key stakeholders to contribute with SERNAM's new administration programs and strategy. It is also expected that the CGA influences the future investments of the IADB in the country. Specific: a) Dissemination of the CGA with relevant stakeholders. b) Promotion of debate and apropiation of the CGA results to foster concrete actions proposals for the Bank c) Promotion of a dialogue between governmental authorities and SERNAM about the CGA. CH-T1016 Chile Country Gender Assessment Dissemination General: Consultation and dissemination of the CGA results with Chile's key stakeholders to contribute with SERNAM's new administration programs and strategy. It is also expected that the CGA influences the future investments of the IADB in the country. Specific: a) Dissemination of the CGA with relevant stakeholders. b) Promotion of debate and apropiation of the CGA results to foster concrete actions proposals for the Bank c) Promotion of a dialogue between governmental authorities and SERNAM about the CGA. Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1111 To raise the income of small-scale farmers in San Pedro. PR-L1111 Organic Production and Marketing Systems for Small Farmers To raise the income of small-scale farmers in San Pedro. Loan Operation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Apr-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-S1005 To raise the income of small-scale farmers in San Pedro. PR-S1005 Organic Production and Marketing Systems for Small Farmers To raise the income of small-scale farmers in San Pedro. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Apr-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-M1003 The project's general objective is to contribute to the strengthening and deepening of financial services to Nicaraguan microenterprises and small businesses. NI-M1003 Deepening of Microfinance in Nicaragua The project's general objective is to contribute to the strengthening and deepening of financial services to Nicaraguan microenterprises and small businesses. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1016 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to help the El Real and La Palma Tourist Committees in the development of organizational capabilities and the preparation of the areas with potential to develop ecotourism in the area, as well as to train the people of El Real and La Palma in the proper management of the potentially usable natural resources for the development of tourist activities. PN-T1016 Strengthening of Local Capabilities and Tourist Operation of Darien The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to help the El Real and La Palma Tourist Committees in the development of organizational capabilities and the preparation of the areas with potential to develop ecotourism in the area, as well as to train the people of El Real and La Palma in the proper management of the potentially usable natural resources for the development of tourist activities. Technical Cooperation Panama SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 13-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1018 EN PN-T1018 Social and Environmental Evaluation for Program of Road Infrastructure (PN-L1010 EN Technical Cooperation Panama TRANSPORT 12-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1226 to produce a study that will provide a framework for interventions in the LAC Cultural Industries, identifying the demand for international intervention or finance as well as the strength and weakness of the sector at a regional level RS-T1226 Local Development and Cultural Industries to produce a study that will provide a framework for interventions in the LAC Cultural Industries, identifying the demand for international intervention or finance as well as the strength and weakness of the sector at a regional level Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 11-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1041 The objective of the CT is to increase awarenes and debate over the benefits of sustainable watershed managemetn at the national level, and in particular among mayors, municipalities, community leaders, the central government and the private sector. HA-T1041 Communication Strategy for Sustainable Watershed Management The objective of the CT is to increase awarenes and debate over the benefits of sustainable watershed managemetn at the national level, and in particular among mayors, municipalities, community leaders, the central government and the private sector. Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 10-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1030 EN PE-T1030 Promotion of Youth and Corporate Social Responsibility EN Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1043 EN GU-T1043 Factors that Affect which Indigenous Population does not accede to Basic Cycle EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1047 EN EC-T1047 Social Exclusion of Afro-Ecuadorians: Support for Country Strategy EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1020 To assist in the execution capacity for the Modernization of the Agricultural Supports Public Management Programa (PR-L1001), within its sustainable institutional framework, and facilitate the start-up of the Program before first disbursement. PR-L1020 PEF:PR-L1001 Modernization of Agricultural Supports Public Management To assist in the execution capacity for the Modernization of the Agricultural Supports Public Management Programa (PR-L1001), within its sustainable institutional framework, and facilitate the start-up of the Program before first disbursement. Loan Operation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1014 EN UR-M1014 Production of Hidroponic Vegetables in Stricken Areas EN Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Apr-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1050 EN GU-T1050 Microcredit Methodology and Training for Low Income Women EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Mar-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1109 To support efforts and consensus-building in the Bank's member countries on promoting social equity in Latin America and the Caribbean through the creation of a Forum of distinguished policy-makers and other leaders from diverse regional constituencies. RG-T1109 Social Equity Forum - Phase III - 2006-2007 To support efforts and consensus-building in the Bank's member countries on promoting social equity in Latin America and the Caribbean through the creation of a Forum of distinguished policy-makers and other leaders from diverse regional constituencies. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1043 (i) establish a solid data collection, management and analysis capacity in the Tahuamanu Biological Station to understand biological and social processes and transmit the information to decision makers in charge of land use planning and natural resource management efforts in the Filadelfia and Bolpebra municipalities; (ii) increase the capacity of the Yaminahuas and Machineris indigenous communities and CIPA to participate in environmental governance and decision-making, and empower other local communities to make increased use of the information developed by the Biological Station; and (iii) design and implement a biodiversity conservation monitoring system for the Natural Integrated Management Area (ANMI) of the Amazonian Union Filadelfia–Bolpebra. BO-T1043 Participatory Biodiversity Management for Environmental Policy & Planning (i) establish a solid data collection, management and analysis capacity in the Tahuamanu Biological Station to understand biological and social processes and transmit the information to decision makers in charge of land use planning and natural resource management efforts in the Filadelfia and Bolpebra municipalities; (ii) increase the capacity of the Yaminahuas and Machineris indigenous communities and CIPA to participate in environmental governance and decision-making, and empower other local communities to make increased use of the information developed by the Biological Station; and (iii) design and implement a biodiversity conservation monitoring system for the Natural Integrated Management Area (ANMI) of the Amazonian Union Filadelfia–Bolpebra. Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 30-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1015 The main objective of this TC is to support the design of the second phase of the Programa Origenes, in the following aspects: (i) design of the economic development component, which will presumably absorb most of the program's financial resources; and (ii) economic analysis of the program's interventions in order to assess the cost-effectiveness of the proposed activities. CH-T1015 Economic Analysis of the 2nd Phase of Origenes Program The main objective of this TC is to support the design of the second phase of the Programa Origenes, in the following aspects: (i) design of the economic development component, which will presumably absorb most of the program's financial resources; and (ii) economic analysis of the program's interventions in order to assess the cost-effectiveness of the proposed activities. Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1062 The general objective of the TC is to provide technical support to facilitate the inclusion of gender-specific priorities into the 2006 Bank's Country Strategy in Ecuador. It is expected that attention to gender criteria is strengthened in the social sector, and expanded beyond it to be incorporated as a crosscutting issue into non-social sectors. Specific objectives are: i) evaluate the inclusion of the gender perspective into the COF/CEC lending and non-lending operations, and into social and non-social sectors; ii) document lessons learned from gender-focused COF/CEC financed projects, as an input to the Country Strategy; iii) present recommendations to the Country Strategy team on how to incorporate the gender perspective, promote gender equity, and improve women's status into all COF/CEC operations, including social and non-social sectors. EC-T1062 Mainstreaming Gender in Ecuador Country Strategy The general objective of the TC is to provide technical support to facilitate the inclusion of gender-specific priorities into the 2006 Bank's Country Strategy in Ecuador. It is expected that attention to gender criteria is strengthened in the social sector, and expanded beyond it to be incorporated as a crosscutting issue into non-social sectors. Specific objectives are: i) evaluate the inclusion of the gender perspective into the COF/CEC lending and non-lending operations, and into social and non-social sectors; ii) document lessons learned from gender-focused COF/CEC financed projects, as an input to the Country Strategy; iii) present recommendations to the Country Strategy team on how to incorporate the gender perspective, promote gender equity, and improve women's status into all COF/CEC operations, including social and non-social sectors. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1112 Facilitate access to the teacher training materials produced through the Inter-American Teacher Training Programs to teachers throughout the Region. RG-T1112 Internet Interface for Inter-American Teacher Training Program Facilitate access to the teacher training materials produced through the Inter-American Teacher Training Programs to teachers throughout the Region. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 29-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1197 EN RG-T1197 Challenges of the Implementation of the Free Trade Area EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 29-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-M1008 EN VE-M1008 Fostering Entrepreneurship Culture for New Business Development EN Technical Cooperation Venezuela PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Mar-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1038 EN HO-T1038 Support for the Public Investment System and the Economic Cabinet EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0152 EN PN0152 Capacity Strengthening of the ARAP for Integrated Coastal Management EN Loan Operation Panama WATER AND SANITATION 28-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1119 The general objective of this project is to support the effective operation of the CSME through a program of institutional strengthening and public awareness-buidling. The specific objectives are: (i) to strengthen the technical capacity of the CARICOM Secretariat's CSME Unit to guide and support the implementation process; and (ii) to increase public awareness of the CSME's objectives and expected benefits, and of its various mechanisms for participation. RG-T1119 Support for Implementation of CARICOM Single Market and Economy The general objective of this project is to support the effective operation of the CSME through a program of institutional strengthening and public awareness-buidling. The specific objectives are: (i) to strengthen the technical capacity of the CARICOM Secretariat's CSME Unit to guide and support the implementation process; and (ii) to increase public awareness of the CSME's objectives and expected benefits, and of its various mechanisms for participation. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 28-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1128 To conduct good practice research on successful productive projects with indigenous peoples and to support innovative pilot projects identified by the Indigenous Peoples Fund in coordination with SDS/IND. RG-T1128 Best Practices on Innovative Indigenous Productive Projects To conduct good practice research on successful productive projects with indigenous peoples and to support innovative pilot projects identified by the Indigenous Peoples Fund in coordination with SDS/IND. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1138 Improve the impact of internal auditing, both in the public and private sectors in improving the fabric of corporate governance of the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. This would contribute to reducing the impact of fraud and corruption by way of enhancing the transparency and accountability through independent and objective evaluations of all activities performed by the organizations where internal auditors serve. RG-T1138 Strengthening Internal Audit Capacity in Central America Improve the impact of internal auditing, both in the public and private sectors in improving the fabric of corporate governance of the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. This would contribute to reducing the impact of fraud and corruption by way of enhancing the transparency and accountability through independent and objective evaluations of all activities performed by the organizations where internal auditors serve. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1186 EN RG-T1186 Strengthening Phitosanitary Control in the Southern Cone EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 28-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1058 The objective of the IDB CleanTech Fund, which the proposed GEF component will complement, is to make equity or quasi-equity investments in small- to medium-size enterprises (SMEs) that implement renewable energy power production projects that reduce the use of fossil fuel use in the Latin American and Caribbean region ("region"). RS-X1058 CleanTech Fund The objective of the IDB CleanTech Fund, which the proposed GEF component will complement, is to make equity or quasi-equity investments in small- to medium-size enterprises (SMEs) that implement renewable energy power production projects that reduce the use of fossil fuel use in the Latin American and Caribbean region ("region"). Investment Grants Regional ENERGY 28-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1014 EN CH-T1014 Program of Support to the Social Dialogue in Chile EN Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1021 EN ME-M1021 Development of an IT Model to Improve Efficiency of SMES Business Processes EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1185 The general objective of the project is to strengthen the technical capacities of the Policy Analysis Units (UAPs) of the Departments of Agriculture of Central America(MAGs), to analyze the competitiveness of the agro foods systems (SAAs) and to plan, propose and produce information to make decisions to improve it. RG-T1185 Strengthening Tech Capac of Policy Analysis Units of CA Agriculture Ministries The general objective of the project is to strengthen the technical capacities of the Policy Analysis Units (UAPs) of the Departments of Agriculture of Central America(MAGs), to analyze the competitiveness of the agro foods systems (SAAs) and to plan, propose and produce information to make decisions to improve it. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1196 The objective of the project is to enhance the profienciency of judges and prosecutors in beneficiary member countries in handling investigations as well as in building cases of money laundering and training such officials in making use of techniques and skills consistent with criminal oral procedures. RG-T1196 Mock Trials on Money Laundering in Latin America The objective of the project is to enhance the profienciency of judges and prosecutors in beneficiary member countries in handling investigations as well as in building cases of money laundering and training such officials in making use of techniques and skills consistent with criminal oral procedures. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1036 The objective of the Program is to develop assessments about the capacities and instruments that federal government, states and municipalities have to implement management for results practices, as well as to formulate short and medium term plans in development effectiveness. BR-T1036 Strategy and Action Plan for Development Effectiveness The objective of the Program is to develop assessments about the capacities and instruments that federal government, states and municipalities have to implement management for results practices, as well as to formulate short and medium term plans in development effectiveness. Technical Cooperation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1017 The objective is to undertake an evaluation of the impact of PROCAMPO in the agricultural sector of Mexico in order to present policy recommendations and improvements to the program. ME-T1017 The Impact of PROCAMPO on the Agricultural Sector of Mexico The objective is to undertake an evaluation of the impact of PROCAMPO in the agricultural sector of Mexico in order to present policy recommendations and improvements to the program. Technical Cooperation Mexico AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1102 The objective of this proposed technical assistance initiative is to evaluate in a quantitative and qualitative systematic manner, current policies and programs that support non-agriculture rural activities in Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, as well as to analyze the institutional approach to the rural non-agriculture economy in those three countries. RS-T1102 Trade Liberalization & the Non-Agricultural Rural Economy The objective of this proposed technical assistance initiative is to evaluate in a quantitative and qualitative systematic manner, current policies and programs that support non-agriculture rural activities in Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, as well as to analyze the institutional approach to the rural non-agriculture economy in those three countries. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 24-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1142 The main objective of this TC project is to support the eight PPP countries to expand the pipeline of energy-related carbon credit projects in the Mesoamerican region. It will help reduce carbon finance transactions costs including access to CDM project financing, support construction of databases of potential future CDM projects, help advance the most promising ones in each of the PPP countries working with stakeholders from the public and private sectors, and prepare documentation on lessons learned based on case studies. RS-T1142 Expanding the Pipeline of Energy-Related Carbon Credit Projects under the PPP The main objective of this TC project is to support the eight PPP countries to expand the pipeline of energy-related carbon credit projects in the Mesoamerican region. It will help reduce carbon finance transactions costs including access to CDM project financing, support construction of databases of potential future CDM projects, help advance the most promising ones in each of the PPP countries working with stakeholders from the public and private sectors, and prepare documentation on lessons learned based on case studies. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 24-Mar-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1019 Uncommitted credit line of US$ 8 million under the regional trade finance facilitation program NI-L1019 Banco de Credito Centroamericano S.A. (BANCENTRO) TFFP Uncommitted credit line of US$ 8 million under the regional trade finance facilitation program Loan Operation Nicaragua TRADE 23-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1014 The objective of the program is to help establish a new framework for labor relations in SMEs, where competencies-based management is the core model for attracting, retaining, and developing human resources and improving individual productivity and employability. AR-M1014 Human Resources Management in a New Labor Relations Framework The objective of the program is to help establish a new framework for labor relations in SMEs, where competencies-based management is the core model for attracting, retaining, and developing human resources and improving individual productivity and employability. Technical Cooperation Argentina EDUCATION 22-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR0146 To develop a more accountable, independent, accessible and efficient judicial system. Specifically, the project will contribute to improving case management and to raising the efficiency, effectiveness and predictability levels of the Supreme Court of Justice(CSJ), Magistrate Council (CM) and Public Defender's Office (MPD). PR0146 Strengthening the Judiciary System To develop a more accountable, independent, accessible and efficient judicial system. Specifically, the project will contribute to improving case management and to raising the efficiency, effectiveness and predictability levels of the Supreme Court of Justice(CSJ), Magistrate Council (CM) and Public Defender's Office (MPD). Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1060 The general objective of the program is to further contribute to the improvement of competitiveness of SME i the LAC region by expanding their access to innovative ICT solutions and services. RG-M1060 ICT Innovation Program for E-Business and SME Development ICT4BUS-II The general objective of the program is to further contribute to the improvement of competitiveness of SME i the LAC region by expanding their access to innovative ICT solutions and services. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 22-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1069 The general objective of the Program is to improve the economic conditions of low-income communities in the region affected by migration. RG-M1069 Promoting Diaspora and Local Support for Productive Initiatives The general objective of the Program is to improve the economic conditions of low-income communities in the region affected by migration. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-O1641 The general objective of the program is to further contribute to the improvement of the competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises in Latin America and the Caribbean by expanding their access to innovative ICT solutions and services. The specific purpose is to test and implement innovative ICT solutions and services that will enhance efficiency and market outreach at both firm and cluster level. RG-O1641 ICT4BUSII - ICT innovation program for e-business and small and medium-sized enterprise development (ICT4BUS-II) The general objective of the program is to further contribute to the improvement of the competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises in Latin America and the Caribbean by expanding their access to innovative ICT solutions and services. The specific purpose is to test and implement innovative ICT solutions and services that will enhance efficiency and market outreach at both firm and cluster level. Container Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 22-Mar-2006 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1224 The objective of the Technical Cooperation is to prepare an issues paper and guidelines in order to provide investment and technical guidance for the Bank's lending in agricultural biotechnology research and development, taking into account the results and recommendations by categories of countries on the basis of their biotechnology capacity and expertise. RS-T1224 Agricultural Biotechnology in LAC The objective of the Technical Cooperation is to prepare an issues paper and guidelines in order to provide investment and technical guidance for the Bank's lending in agricultural biotechnology research and development, taking into account the results and recommendations by categories of countries on the basis of their biotechnology capacity and expertise. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 22-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1055 N/A RS-X1055 Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Carbon Finance in LAC N/A Technical Cooperation Regional 22-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1035 The goal of this TC is to integrate from the beginning a gender perspective in the whole cycle of the project. PE-T1035 Gender Perspective in Rural Roads Program The goal of this TC is to integrate from the beginning a gender perspective in the whole cycle of the project. Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 21-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1015 The objective of this operation is to establish a conditional revolving line of credit for DR in accordance with the terms approved by the Bank in March 2000 for the Project Preparation and Execution Facility (document GN-2085-2, "New flexible lending instruments"). DR-L1015 Line of Credit for a Facility for the Preparation and Execution of Projects The objective of this operation is to establish a conditional revolving line of credit for DR in accordance with the terms approved by the Bank in March 2000 for the Project Preparation and Execution Facility (document GN-2085-2, "New flexible lending instruments"). Container Dominican Republic FINANCIAL MARKETS 15-Mar-2006 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0183 The general objective of the operation is to contribute with Nicaragua in obtaining more possibilities to succeed in reaching the goals of the ERCERP and the ODM's in the social sectors, through the impulse of a group of political actions and the budget protection of prioritized social programs that expand and improve the coverage of primary education, basic health attention and the nutritional assistance especially focused on the most poor population in the country. NI0183 Social Sector Program in Support of the ERCERP The general objective of the operation is to contribute with Nicaragua in obtaining more possibilities to succeed in reaching the goals of the ERCERP and the ODM's in the social sectors, through the impulse of a group of political actions and the budget protection of prioritized social programs that expand and improve the coverage of primary education, basic health attention and the nutritional assistance especially focused on the most poor population in the country. Loan Operation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0160 The operation addresses some of the factors necessary for sustained, higher economic growth. Evidence shows that achieving higher growth depends not only on creating the appropriate macroeconomic conditions and trade openness, but also on initiatives that enhance the economy's supply capacity. Taking this into account, the operation is divided into two pillars: (i) fiscal stabilization, and (ii) improvements in the investment climate and trade adjustment. The first pillar of the operation recognizes the advances made in stabilizing the fiscal deficit and debt as a result of recent reforms introduced by the Torrijos administration. The second pillar focuses on creating an investment climate conducive to greater private sector participation in infrastructure provision (airports and ports); lower transactions cost (improvements in market competition and institutional reforms); raising labor productivity and innovation; developing a strategic framework to adjust to free trade (energy, investment, and trade); and addressing corruption and transparency issues. PN0160 Investment Climate and Trade Adjustment The operation addresses some of the factors necessary for sustained, higher economic growth. Evidence shows that achieving higher growth depends not only on creating the appropriate macroeconomic conditions and trade openness, but also on initiatives that enhance the economy's supply capacity. Taking this into account, the operation is divided into two pillars: (i) fiscal stabilization, and (ii) improvements in the investment climate and trade adjustment. The first pillar of the operation recognizes the advances made in stabilizing the fiscal deficit and debt as a result of recent reforms introduced by the Torrijos administration. The second pillar focuses on creating an investment climate conducive to greater private sector participation in infrastructure provision (airports and ports); lower transactions cost (improvements in market competition and institutional reforms); raising labor productivity and innovation; developing a strategic framework to adjust to free trade (energy, investment, and trade); and addressing corruption and transparency issues. Loan Operation Panama TRADE 15-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1016 EN CR-T1016 Support for Heritage Preservation and Urban Development Project EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 14-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1042 EN GU-T1042 Communication Strategic Plan for Local Reconstruction Post-Stan EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 14-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1231 The consultant will assist staff in INV and DEU, respectively, in tasks related to:(i) applied research in the areas of housing, microfinance, remittances, among other subjects; (ii) the re-classification of the MIF project database and other activities in support of development effectiveness. RS-T1231 Support for MIF Office The consultant will assist staff in INV and DEU, respectively, in tasks related to:(i) applied research in the areas of housing, microfinance, remittances, among other subjects; (ii) the re-classification of the MIF project database and other activities in support of development effectiveness. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1033 The goal of this TC is to integrate from the beginning a gender perspective in the whole cycle of the project. CO-T1033 Integration and Institutionalization of Gender in Roads Programs The goal of this TC is to integrate from the beginning a gender perspective in the whole cycle of the project. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1012 The program's general objective is to strengthen airport security in Peru, develop a plan to prepare instructors, and train staff in airport security. PE-M1012 Strengthening of Airport Security The program's general objective is to strengthen airport security in Peru, develop a plan to prepare instructors, and train staff in airport security. Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 13-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-M1009 The objective of the project is to provide small tourism entity managers and operators with current and updated information on strategic financial management processes for small enterprises and to update them on the implications that Information Technology (IT) is having on this areas of their operations. JA-M1009 Financial Management for Small Tourism Entities The objective of the project is to provide small tourism entity managers and operators with current and updated information on strategic financial management processes for small enterprises and to update them on the implications that Information Technology (IT) is having on this areas of their operations. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 10-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1033 EN NI-T1033 Corporate Social Responsibility in the Area of Child Development EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203029 Strengthen airport security to the highest levels to meet international standards and to capture the economic benefits flowing from access to world markets. TC0203029 Strengthening of Airport Security Strengthen airport security to the highest levels to meet international standards and to capture the economic benefits flowing from access to world markets. Technical Cooperation Barbados TRANSPORT 10-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301047 The general objective is to contribute to a safe and efficient aviation sector so that the region can capture the economic benefits derived from access to world markets. TC0301047 Strengthening Airport Security in Countries of OECS The general objective is to contribute to a safe and efficient aviation sector so that the region can capture the economic benefits derived from access to world markets. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 10-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1016 The goal of the project is to help increase the competitiveness of MSMEs (in tourism and related sectors) in the Tequila Region, and to implement the Tequila Region's strategic development plan. ME-M1016 Tourism Development for MSMEs in the Tequila Region The goal of the project is to help increase the competitiveness of MSMEs (in tourism and related sectors) in the Tequila Region, and to implement the Tequila Region's strategic development plan. Technical Cooperation Mexico SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 08-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1017 To provide self-employed and lower-middle- and low-income workers in Mexico greater access to pension system by supporting the creation of a new retirement fund administration company, Afore de la Gente, through an equity investment, which will allow BANSEFI to diversify its activities. ME-M1017 Capital Investment in Afore de la Gente/BANSEFI To provide self-employed and lower-middle- and low-income workers in Mexico greater access to pension system by supporting the creation of a new retirement fund administration company, Afore de la Gente, through an equity investment, which will allow BANSEFI to diversify its activities. Equity Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 08-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1044 The objective of this TC is to finance a willingness and capacity to pay study for water supply and sanitation services in rural areas. The results of the proposed study will allow the SIF to better target beneficiaries of water and sanitation projects within GU-0166. GU-T1044 Willingness and Capacity to Pay Study for Water and Sanitation Services The objective of this TC is to finance a willingness and capacity to pay study for water supply and sanitation services in rural areas. The results of the proposed study will allow the SIF to better target beneficiaries of water and sanitation projects within GU-0166. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Mar-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1009 The project would have three components: 1. Public Investment Strengthening, supporting the development of an integrated public investment management system, consistent with results based budgeting 2. Results based budgeting which would include budget management reforms in order to increase the coverage of the national busget system aned gear the system towards results based budgeting. 3. Public Debt management, which would include all necessary reforms to modernize public debt legislation and systems, required as a result of the profound changes in Argentinian debt in the past few years. AR-L1009 Public Finance Management Sector The project would have three components: 1. Public Investment Strengthening, supporting the development of an integrated public investment management system, consistent with results based budgeting 2. Results based budgeting which would include budget management reforms in order to increase the coverage of the national busget system aned gear the system towards results based budgeting. 3. Public Debt management, which would include all necessary reforms to modernize public debt legislation and systems, required as a result of the profound changes in Argentinian debt in the past few years. Loan Operation Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1007 EN GU-M1007 Commercialization of Artisan Fishing Products EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1008 EN GU-M1008 Consolidation of Production Chains and Competitiveness for Handicrafts Sector EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1009 EN GU-M1009 Tourism Products Development as Alliance to the Sector in Retalhuleu EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1010 EN GU-M1010 Sustainable Tourism Certification EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1011 EN GU-M1011 Women in the XXI Century EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1012 EN GU-M1012 Rural Productive Chain of Tea EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Mar-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1014 EN GU-M1014 Consolidation of Rural Microenterprises in San Juan La Laguna EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0062 The objective of the project is to improve sanitary conditions in low income neighborhoods and to reduce pollution levels in urban streams and rivers within the City of Panama's metropolitan area through the expansion of the sanitary sewerage system. The project will also promote efficiency and financial sustainability for the institution currently responsible for providing potable water and sewerage services. PN0062 Panama City and Bay of Panama Sanitation Project I The objective of the project is to improve sanitary conditions in low income neighborhoods and to reduce pollution levels in urban streams and rivers within the City of Panama's metropolitan area through the expansion of the sanitary sewerage system. The project will also promote efficiency and financial sustainability for the institution currently responsible for providing potable water and sewerage services. Loan Operation Panama WATER AND SANITATION 01-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1230 EN RS-T1230 Mesoamerican Hydrocarbons Market Integration EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 01-Mar-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1020 The specific goal of the project is to develop an e-learning microfinance course for training officers in remote regions of the country at a lower cost than the in-site courses. ME-M1020 E-Learning Application for Microfinance Training The specific goal of the project is to develop an e-learning microfinance course for training officers in remote regions of the country at a lower cost than the in-site courses. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1035 The main objective of this project is to provide the necessary support to the Ministry of the Family (MIFAMILIA) of Nicaragua in the development and execution of an innovative nutrition component as part of the new phase of the Integral Program for Early Childhood Development (NI-L1009). The nutrition component consists in the provision of sprinkles (sachets containing iron (12,5g), vitamin A (300 g), folic acid (120 g), vitamin C (30g) and Zinc (5 g) in powder form) to all of the 87,000 children beneficiaries of the Program, as well as to approximately 13,000 breastfeeding and pregnant women, and the main impact from this component is expected to be the reduction in anemia in the target population, and more indirectly, the improvement in educational outcomes of the children. The specific objectives of this TC will be (i) to provide the necessary technical assistance to process the order of the sprinkles; and (ii) to build capacity among Ministry and NGO staff on the use and safety of sprinkles, how to train voluntary mothers, and how to monitor compliance and effect. NI-T1035 Support for Micronutrient Intervention of PAININ The main objective of this project is to provide the necessary support to the Ministry of the Family (MIFAMILIA) of Nicaragua in the development and execution of an innovative nutrition component as part of the new phase of the Integral Program for Early Childhood Development (NI-L1009). The nutrition component consists in the provision of sprinkles (sachets containing iron (12,5g), vitamin A (300 g), folic acid (120 g), vitamin C (30g) and Zinc (5 g) in powder form) to all of the 87,000 children beneficiaries of the Program, as well as to approximately 13,000 breastfeeding and pregnant women, and the main impact from this component is expected to be the reduction in anemia in the target population, and more indirectly, the improvement in educational outcomes of the children. The specific objectives of this TC will be (i) to provide the necessary technical assistance to process the order of the sprinkles; and (ii) to build capacity among Ministry and NGO staff on the use and safety of sprinkles, how to train voluntary mothers, and how to monitor compliance and effect. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua HEALTH 28-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1028 The TC will finance a pilot program to develop an intervention model to increase the income levels of small farmers in Paraguay. The program will improve and expand agricultural and honey production during a period of two years; and, simultaneously increase access of participating families to basic social services. PR-T1028 Pilot Training Project and Support for Rural Beekeepers The TC will finance a pilot program to develop an intervention model to increase the income levels of small farmers in Paraguay. The program will improve and expand agricultural and honey production during a period of two years; and, simultaneously increase access of participating families to basic social services. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1234 The objective of this TC is to improve the effectiveness of IDB and national health projects and programs aimed at improving access of rural indigenous populations to maternal and child health services. The toolkit will have an immediate application to a number of IDB projects in preparation such as the projects PARSalud II in Peru (PE-L1005) and Apoyo al Aseguramiento Universal de Salud (EC-L1025) in Ecuador. RS-T1234 Toolkit to Reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates on Indigenous Populations The objective of this TC is to improve the effectiveness of IDB and national health projects and programs aimed at improving access of rural indigenous populations to maternal and child health services. The toolkit will have an immediate application to a number of IDB projects in preparation such as the projects PARSalud II in Peru (PE-L1005) and Apoyo al Aseguramiento Universal de Salud (EC-L1025) in Ecuador. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1036 The proposed project will design and implement strategic sustainable action plans for water management and effective conservation of wetland ecosystems in the altiplano areas of Chile, Peru and Argentina. This project will also generate the conditions for rational use and conservation of key environmental attributes through the establishment of public-private partnerships and local collaborative initiatives, for which several participatory management actions will be implemented on biodiversity and water resources. RS-X1036 Biodiversity Conservation and Water Sustainable Management of Altiplano Wetlands The proposed project will design and implement strategic sustainable action plans for water management and effective conservation of wetland ecosystems in the altiplano areas of Chile, Peru and Argentina. This project will also generate the conditions for rational use and conservation of key environmental attributes through the establishment of public-private partnerships and local collaborative initiatives, for which several participatory management actions will be implemented on biodiversity and water resources. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 28-Feb-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1042 Provide key expertise to assist in the completion of the Institutional Analysis of the Rural Supply Chain Development Program (HA-L1003). HA-T1042 Institutional Analysis of the Rural Supply Chain Dev Program Provide key expertise to assist in the completion of the Institutional Analysis of the Rural Supply Chain Development Program (HA-L1003). Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 27-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1014 The overall objective of this pilot project, as part of the GEF/OAS/IDB biodiversity project for the Trio community of southern Suriname, is to reduce poverty in the indigenous peoples community of Kwamalasamutu by providing training and equipment for a community owned and operated eco-tourist facility. The purpose of the project is to create a cash income generating opportunity for the citizens of Kwamalasamutu, who have traditionally relied upon subsistence agriculture, hunting, and fishing for their livelihood. The project will take advantage of the community's abundant and scenic natural resource base and recently discovered archeological sites to promote and create a high quality and sustainable local eco-tourism industry. SU-T1014 Kwamalasamutu Community Rural Development The overall objective of this pilot project, as part of the GEF/OAS/IDB biodiversity project for the Trio community of southern Suriname, is to reduce poverty in the indigenous peoples community of Kwamalasamutu by providing training and equipment for a community owned and operated eco-tourist facility. The purpose of the project is to create a cash income generating opportunity for the citizens of Kwamalasamutu, who have traditionally relied upon subsistence agriculture, hunting, and fishing for their livelihood. The project will take advantage of the community's abundant and scenic natural resource base and recently discovered archeological sites to promote and create a high quality and sustainable local eco-tourism industry. Technical Cooperation Suriname SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1044 The general objective of the technical cooperation is to strengthen the sectorial management of the transportation sector, by creating a Regulatory Entity, that harmonizes the development of the of transportation policies with an integrated vision of the three subsectors (road, air and maritime). The future Entity should supervise, control and oversee the operations of the sector and offer services of excellent quality with specialized professionals and by means of the use of modern. ES-T1044 Creation of General Transportation Superintendency The general objective of the technical cooperation is to strengthen the sectorial management of the transportation sector, by creating a Regulatory Entity, that harmonizes the development of the of transportation policies with an integrated vision of the three subsectors (road, air and maritime). The future Entity should supervise, control and oversee the operations of the sector and offer services of excellent quality with specialized professionals and by means of the use of modern. Technical Cooperation El Salvador TRANSPORT 21-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1006 The general objective of the project is to help expand and strengthen microfinance services in Guatemala. The specific objective is to create an alternative supply of competitive credit services for urban microenterprises by supporting the entry of a commercial bank (G&TC) into the microfinance market. GU-M1006 Expansion of Financial Services for Microenterprises The general objective of the project is to help expand and strengthen microfinance services in Guatemala. The specific objective is to create an alternative supply of competitive credit services for urban microenterprises by supporting the entry of a commercial bank (G&TC) into the microfinance market. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1011 The project's general objective is to increase access to financial services for micro and small enterprises in the province of Mendoza. The project's specific objective is to support the expansion and sustainable improvement of microfinance services offered by AMSA. AR-M1011 Expansion of Microfinance in the Province of Mendoza The project's general objective is to increase access to financial services for micro and small enterprises in the province of Mendoza. The project's specific objective is to support the expansion and sustainable improvement of microfinance services offered by AMSA. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1002 To support the authorities in performing a comprehensive review of the energy sector's regulatory framework and policies in order to help adequately supply the country's energy needs by diversifying energy sources and increasing the efficiency, reliability, and rational, environmentally sustainable use of natural resources. PN-M1002 Comprehensive Review of Regulatory Framework and Policies of the Energy Sector To support the authorities in performing a comprehensive review of the energy sector's regulatory framework and policies in order to help adequately supply the country's energy needs by diversifying energy sources and increasing the efficiency, reliability, and rational, environmentally sustainable use of natural resources. Technical Cooperation Panama ENERGY 16-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1015 EN UR-M1015 Action Forms ESR in MYPES EN Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0405 The goal of this operation is to modernize the public administration of State and Federal District governments. BR0405 States and DF Administration Modernization I - PNAGE The goal of this operation is to modernize the public administration of State and Federal District governments. Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1035 Desde el inicio del año 2006 se han presentado intensas lluvias, las cuales han causado inundaciones y des-lizamientos en gran parte del territorio de Bolivia, especialmente en las regiones norte, oriental y los valles "bajos". El origen de las precipitaciones intensas se asocia a la presencia de un frente "cuasi-estacionario", típico de la estación del verano suramericano. Este nivel de precipitación generó un incremento considerable en los niveles de varios ríos y quebradas y el tránsito de caudales torrenciales cargados de materiales sólidos (lodo, piedras, detritos vegetales, etc.), lo que provocó su desbordamiento. Esta situación hizo inevitable la movilización preventiva de grupos fami-liares localizados en las áreas más expuestas y vulnerables, principalmente en los Departamentos de La Paz, Santa Cruz, Beni y Pando. La situación problemática también se ha presentado, aunque en menor escala, en los Departamentos de Chuquisaca, Tarija, Oruro y Potosí, lo cual le da a esta emergencia un carácter de ni-vel nacional. En estos Departamentos, las estimaciones de los daños indican que el impacto de las lluvias ocasionó la inundación de viviendas (principalmente de personas de bajos ingresos), cultivos y el daño, a veces irreparable de infraestructura fluvial (puentes, drenajes, canales de riego, etc.) Adicionalmente, se han producido múltiples deslizamientos y aludes torrenciales de lodo que han afectado la infraestructura vial (caminos, cortes, rellenos) y laderas cultivadas Se requiere, con urgencia, apoyar al país en la ejecución de medidas inmediatas para el alojamiento y ali-mentación de las personas afectadas, así como para evitar la propagación de situaciones que puedan afectar la salud pública. En ese sentido, es necesario dotar a los albergues con alimentos y equipos y a los centros de salud con medicinas y vacunas para disminuir la incidencia de los vectores epidemiológicos. Asimismo, es necesario apoyar en las acciones de evacuación y atención de los damnificados en las áreas expuestas y afectadas. Preliminarmente se ha previsto adquirir, entre otros: i) frazadas, pañales desechables, sacos o bolsas para dormir, colchonetas; ii) medicinas (e.g. antibióticos, antipiréticos, antidiarreicos, vacunas antitetánicas, an-tigripales, etc.); iii) equipos de campaña (e.g. cocinas, baños portátiles, botas, carpas, lámparas, fuentes por-tátiles de electricidad); iv) agua potable, productos alimenticios y de primera necesidad; v) herramientas li-geras (e.g. picos, palas, carretillas, etc.) para remover escombros y vi) brindar apoyo en la provisión de ser-vicios de socorro y transporte de dichos elementos a las áreas afectadas. BO-T1035 Emergency Caused by Rain, Flooding and Mud Slides in Bolivia Desde el inicio del año 2006 se han presentado intensas lluvias, las cuales han causado inundaciones y des-lizamientos en gran parte del territorio de Bolivia, especialmente en las regiones norte, oriental y los valles "bajos". El origen de las precipitaciones intensas se asocia a la presencia de un frente "cuasi-estacionario", típico de la estación del verano suramericano. Este nivel de precipitación generó un incremento considerable en los niveles de varios ríos y quebradas y el tránsito de caudales torrenciales cargados de materiales sólidos (lodo, piedras, detritos vegetales, etc.), lo que provocó su desbordamiento. Esta situación hizo inevitable la movilización preventiva de grupos fami-liares localizados en las áreas más expuestas y vulnerables, principalmente en los Departamentos de La Paz, Santa Cruz, Beni y Pando. La situación problemática también se ha presentado, aunque en menor escala, en los Departamentos de Chuquisaca, Tarija, Oruro y Potosí, lo cual le da a esta emergencia un carácter de ni-vel nacional. En estos Departamentos, las estimaciones de los daños indican que el impacto de las lluvias ocasionó la inundación de viviendas (principalmente de personas de bajos ingresos), cultivos y el daño, a veces irreparable de infraestructura fluvial (puentes, drenajes, canales de riego, etc.) Adicionalmente, se han producido múltiples deslizamientos y aludes torrenciales de lodo que han afectado la infraestructura vial (caminos, cortes, rellenos) y laderas cultivadas Se requiere, con urgencia, apoyar al país en la ejecución de medidas inmediatas para el alojamiento y ali-mentación de las personas afectadas, así como para evitar la propagación de situaciones que puedan afectar la salud pública. En ese sentido, es necesario dotar a los albergues con alimentos y equipos y a los centros de salud con medicinas y vacunas para disminuir la incidencia de los vectores epidemiológicos. Asimismo, es necesario apoyar en las acciones de evacuación y atención de los damnificados en las áreas expuestas y afectadas. Preliminarmente se ha previsto adquirir, entre otros: i) frazadas, pañales desechables, sacos o bolsas para dormir, colchonetas; ii) medicinas (e.g. antibióticos, antipiréticos, antidiarreicos, vacunas antitetánicas, an-tigripales, etc.); iii) equipos de campaña (e.g. cocinas, baños portátiles, botas, carpas, lámparas, fuentes por-tátiles de electricidad); iv) agua potable, productos alimenticios y de primera necesidad; v) herramientas li-geras (e.g. picos, palas, carretillas, etc.) para remover escombros y vi) brindar apoyo en la provisión de ser-vicios de socorro y transporte de dichos elementos a las áreas afectadas. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1056 EN EC-T1056 Economic Development in the Coastal Zone of Ecuador EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 14-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1232 To support the strategic conceptualization and Bank's operation in the area of Democratic Governance. RS-T1232 Governance Profiles for the Bank's Strategies in CR and NI To support the strategic conceptualization and Bank's operation in the area of Democratic Governance. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1030 To Support EAFIT University in Antioquia, Colombia with the development of a Hotel Administration academic program, utilizing technical advise from Lausanne Hotel School (EHL), within the program of the The Swiss Hospitality Education Transfer Model. CO-T1030 Knowledge Transfer for Establishment of Hotel Administration Academic Program To Support EAFIT University in Antioquia, Colombia with the development of a Hotel Administration academic program, utilizing technical advise from Lausanne Hotel School (EHL), within the program of the The Swiss Hospitality Education Transfer Model. Technical Cooperation Colombia EDUCATION 13-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1145 EN RG-T1145 Sustainable Development of the Agroforestal Resources of Border areas: BR,CO,PE EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 13-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1195 To help the Rio Group member states build consensus and common positions on pressing regional and international issues, as, as such, to develop trust among the member states, advance their political and economic integration agenda, and help them gain diplomatic weight in international fora. RG-T1195 Support for Consensus Building within the Rio Group To help the Rio Group member states build consensus and common positions on pressing regional and international issues, as, as such, to develop trust among the member states, advance their political and economic integration agenda, and help them gain diplomatic weight in international fora. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1013 Support Government efforts at strengthening the institutional framework of the public pension system in the country to make it sustainable GY-T1013 Strengthening of the Pension System Support Government efforts at strengthening the institutional framework of the public pension system in the country to make it sustainable Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1011 1. Evaluate the effects of the implementation of the PMG in Public Services. 2. Support the application of the process of external certification, ISO Modality, of the PMG. CH-T1011 External Certification of ISO Norms/Public Management 1. Evaluate the effects of the implementation of the PMG in Public Services. 2. Support the application of the process of external certification, ISO Modality, of the PMG. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1039 The objective of this technical cooperation (TC) Project is to develop a National Rural Electrification Program (NREP) (from now on, "The Program") employing grid extension, renewable energy and natural gas solutions to support the Government of Paraguay in its effort for increasing access to electricity services in rural areas, covering technical, economical, financial, institutional, environmental, legal and regulatory issues relevant to the process of increasing the electricity coverage nationwide in a sustainable way. In this TC, natural gas will be considered only for "on site" electricity generation purposes and for local electricity distribution to users who would not be reached by conventional grid connections through the programs managed by the Administración Nacional de Electricidad (ANDE). PR-T1039 National Rural Electrification Program for Paraguay The objective of this technical cooperation (TC) Project is to develop a National Rural Electrification Program (NREP) (from now on, "The Program") employing grid extension, renewable energy and natural gas solutions to support the Government of Paraguay in its effort for increasing access to electricity services in rural areas, covering technical, economical, financial, institutional, environmental, legal and regulatory issues relevant to the process of increasing the electricity coverage nationwide in a sustainable way. In this TC, natural gas will be considered only for "on site" electricity generation purposes and for local electricity distribution to users who would not be reached by conventional grid connections through the programs managed by the Administración Nacional de Electricidad (ANDE). Technical Cooperation Paraguay ENERGY 06-Feb-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1010 To promote the integration between the coastal cities of Paita and Piura and the Amazon population of Yurimaguas, and the regional integration through the improvement of the IIRSA Northern Amazon Hub by supporting a PPP scheme with a guarantee over the compromises taken by the Government of Peru. PE-L1010 Guarantee for IIRSA Northern Amazon Hub To promote the integration between the coastal cities of Paita and Piura and the Amazon population of Yurimaguas, and the regional integration through the improvement of the IIRSA Northern Amazon Hub by supporting a PPP scheme with a guarantee over the compromises taken by the Government of Peru. Guarantee Peru TRANSPORT 01-Feb-2006 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1013 To assist in the design of the Sustainable Coastal Management Program for the State of Sinaloa as one of the state programs to be financed by ME-0256 under preparation. ME-T1013 Preparation of the Sinaloa Sustainable Coastal Management Program To assist in the design of the Sustainable Coastal Management Program for the State of Sinaloa as one of the state programs to be financed by ME-0256 under preparation. Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 31-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1013 EN CH-T1013 Entrepreneur Failure Analysis and Re-entrance Procedures Design EN Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1028 EN CO-T1028 SME Portfolio Securitizacion Market Development in Colombia EN Technical Cooperation Colombia FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1052 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support the preparation of the Universal Health Insurance Program agreed with the government of Ecuador. EC-T1052 Support to the Preparation of the Universal Health Insurance Program The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support the preparation of the Universal Health Insurance Program agreed with the government of Ecuador. Technical Cooperation Ecuador HEALTH 30-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1014 The objective of the TC is develop an analytical tool and assessment methodology for studying the impact of trade liberalization on the use of land in tropical lowlands that will allow: (i) identification of individual household characteristics that lead to diverse land use decisions within a region; and (ii) identification of policy and investment options for rain forest conservation that would be applicable under free trade in Mexico and in Central America. ME-T1014 Analytical Methodology for Assessing the Impact of Free Trade on Land-Use in Tro The objective of the TC is develop an analytical tool and assessment methodology for studying the impact of trade liberalization on the use of land in tropical lowlands that will allow: (i) identification of individual household characteristics that lead to diverse land use decisions within a region; and (ii) identification of policy and investment options for rain forest conservation that would be applicable under free trade in Mexico and in Central America. Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 30-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1024 The objective of this PROPEF is to finance studies and activities that will support the design and starting execution of PROSAT (AR-L1017) AT), before its first disbursement, in order to decrease the possible risks of late and not so convenient execution. AR-L1024 PEF:AR-L1017 Development of Satellite System and Applications (PROSAT) The objective of this PROPEF is to finance studies and activities that will support the design and starting execution of PROSAT (AR-L1017) AT), before its first disbursement, in order to decrease the possible risks of late and not so convenient execution. Loan Operation Argentina SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 27-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1018 The general objective of the project is to help make microenterprise in Colombia more competitive. Its specific objective is to improve the business management capacity of 200 shopkeepers in Cartagena. CO-M1018 Business Development for Shopkeepers in Cartagena The general objective of the project is to help make microenterprise in Colombia more competitive. Its specific objective is to improve the business management capacity of 200 shopkeepers in Cartagena. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1004 The project consists of the expansion and strengthening of the Asuncion Stock Market, through the implementation of a single data base, a unified remote negotiation system and the qualification of those involved with the stock market. That way the project offers them the possibility of diversifying their financing sources and a greater transparency of the information towards the end of improving their competitiveness and contributing to a better business climate indeed. PR-M1004 Asunción Stock Market Strengthening The project consists of the expansion and strengthening of the Asuncion Stock Market, through the implementation of a single data base, a unified remote negotiation system and the qualification of those involved with the stock market. That way the project offers them the possibility of diversifying their financing sources and a greater transparency of the information towards the end of improving their competitiveness and contributing to a better business climate indeed. Technical Cooperation Paraguay FINANCIAL MARKETS 27-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1024 The objective of this financing is to support the DIPRODE to: (i) carry out the required activities to finish the preparation and execution of the Support Program to the Productive System in Uruguay (UR-L1020); and (ii) strengthen their technical staff. The goal of the UR-L1020 Program is to contribute to increase the competitiveness of Uruguay. UR-L1024 PEF:UR-L1020 Uruguay's Productive System Support Program The objective of this financing is to support the DIPRODE to: (i) carry out the required activities to finish the preparation and execution of the Support Program to the Productive System in Uruguay (UR-L1020); and (ii) strengthen their technical staff. The goal of the UR-L1020 Program is to contribute to increase the competitiveness of Uruguay. Loan Operation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1010 The general objective is to increase the employment opportunities and generating income of youth with an entrepreneurial vocation that are unable to do so through other means. The goal is to apply a model in Uruguay that was successfully used in England and another 23 countries for Youth Business International (YBI) to support young entrepreneurs in the creation and development of business projects, mobilizing resouces of the local business community. UR-M1010 Young Entrepreneurs Program The general objective is to increase the employment opportunities and generating income of youth with an entrepreneurial vocation that are unable to do so through other means. The goal is to apply a model in Uruguay that was successfully used in England and another 23 countries for Youth Business International (YBI) to support young entrepreneurs in the creation and development of business projects, mobilizing resouces of the local business community. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1032 The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the development of the Bank's and Sida's Country Strategies for Nicaragua by analyzing and incorporating strategic elements related to environment. NI-T1032 Country Environmental Analysis: Nicaragua The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the development of the Bank's and Sida's Country Strategies for Nicaragua by analyzing and incorporating strategic elements related to environment. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1004 The general objective of the project is to improve the productivity of Bolivian SMEs. Its specific objective is to apply a strategic and operational management model based on ICT tools that will enhance entrepreneurship and automate the critical business processes of SMEs. BO-M1004 Improving the Strategic Management & Productivity of SMEs through ICT The general objective of the project is to improve the productivity of Bolivian SMEs. Its specific objective is to apply a strategic and operational management model based on ICT tools that will enhance entrepreneurship and automate the critical business processes of SMEs. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 23-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1046 The CT will be directed to strengthen the technical capacity of the National Secretary of Planning and Development through activities that will allow for: (i) the improvement of the professional and technical abilities of its staff; (ii) the improvement of the institutional capacity for the development of standardized methodological and analytical tools, to allow for better collaboration and service provided to the public organizations that participate in the National Planning System; (iii) the modernization of its information systems; and, (IV) the establishment of suitable mechanisms of coordination between the present units of planning, projects, monitoring and evaluation. EC-T1046 Strengthening of the National Secretariat of Planning (SENPLADES) The CT will be directed to strengthen the technical capacity of the National Secretary of Planning and Development through activities that will allow for: (i) the improvement of the professional and technical abilities of its staff; (ii) the improvement of the institutional capacity for the development of standardized methodological and analytical tools, to allow for better collaboration and service provided to the public organizations that participate in the National Planning System; (iii) the modernization of its information systems; and, (IV) the establishment of suitable mechanisms of coordination between the present units of planning, projects, monitoring and evaluation. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-X1002 Support to the IDB Country Strategy of Nicaragua. Particularly, the grant resources will finanance the evaluation of the current Country Strategy. NI-X1002 Evaluation of Country Program in Nicaragua Support to the IDB Country Strategy of Nicaragua. Particularly, the grant resources will finanance the evaluation of the current Country Strategy. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua 23-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1053 Review of the current Country Strategy and Bank pipeline. Review of the collection of projects identified by CORDELIM. Review and assessment of key barriers to expanding carbon finance in Ecuador Identify and prepare short initial profiles for at least two projects with potential of becoming included in CDM. Formulate recommendations for next steps in reducing the key barriers to the extent applicable. Provide organizational and logistical support to the COF-CEC as needed for the national workshop (identification of key stakeholders to be invited, preparation of invitations, organization of meeting, etc.). EC-T1053 Promotion of CDM Projects and Effective Participation in Global Carbon Market Review of the current Country Strategy and Bank pipeline. Review of the collection of projects identified by CORDELIM. Review and assessment of key barriers to expanding carbon finance in Ecuador Identify and prepare short initial profiles for at least two projects with potential of becoming included in CDM. Formulate recommendations for next steps in reducing the key barriers to the extent applicable. Provide organizational and logistical support to the COF-CEC as needed for the national workshop (identification of key stakeholders to be invited, preparation of invitations, organization of meeting, etc.). Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENERGY 20-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-M1007 To create a viable centre of sustainable commerce and development in the Upper Rio Grande Valley and Holywell areas. JA-M1007 Upper Rio Grande Valley and Holywell Commercial Development Project To create a viable centre of sustainable commerce and development in the Upper Rio Grande Valley and Holywell areas. Technical Cooperation Jamaica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1017 The objective of the TC will be to recognize public servants as promoters of the changes needed to introduce permanent integrity values in public sector management in Panamá. PN-T1017 Public Sector Management Integrity in Panamá The objective of the TC will be to recognize public servants as promoters of the changes needed to introduce permanent integrity values in public sector management in Panamá. Technical Cooperation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1220 The general objective is to accompany the governments of the Americas in their modernization and regional integration processes, facilitating a dialogue process among the GLIN Regional Stations. RS-T1220 Regional Technical Virtual Training Program for Legislat. and Judic. Officers" The general objective is to accompany the governments of the Americas in their modernization and regional integration processes, facilitating a dialogue process among the GLIN Regional Stations. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 20-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1017 Main objective: Consolidate and develop a series of national and regional activities and initiatives that promote, support, complement and articulate the proposed goal: to construct nacional and regional policies on healthy childhood development. CO-T1017 Program to Support the Creation of a National Policy on Childhood Development Main objective: Consolidate and develop a series of national and regional activities and initiatives that promote, support, complement and articulate the proposed goal: to construct nacional and regional policies on healthy childhood development. Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 19-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1223 The specific objective of this operation is to inform Bank's borrowing member countries, Donor and IDB specialists about the main achievements of the Fund. It will do so by supporting the elaboration and publication of a booklet, for internal and external dissemination, that will gather the most salient aspects of the NPPE, including its mission, priorities, initiatives and achievements, and will present selected case studies of operations being financed by the Fund that provide the most salient lessons learned and best practices valuable for the countries of the Region. RS-T1223 Disseminating Results and Initiatives of the IDB-Netherlands Partnership Program The specific objective of this operation is to inform Bank's borrowing member countries, Donor and IDB specialists about the main achievements of the Fund. It will do so by supporting the elaboration and publication of a booklet, for internal and external dissemination, that will gather the most salient aspects of the NPPE, including its mission, priorities, initiatives and achievements, and will present selected case studies of operations being financed by the Fund that provide the most salient lessons learned and best practices valuable for the countries of the Region. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1020 Carry out a pilot project in Medellin to reduce the rate of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. CO-T1020 Program on Adolescent Reproductive Health in Medellin Carry out a pilot project in Medellin to reduce the rate of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 18-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1023 The main objective of this operation y to execute the necessary studies for the preparation of the program. These studies involve a diagnosis of the micorfinance and small enterprise in Uruguay; to establish the capacity and necessities of the beneficiaries and intermediaries of the referred program. UR-L1023 PEF:UR-L1010 Microfinance Support to Productive Development The main objective of this operation y to execute the necessary studies for the preparation of the program. These studies involve a diagnosis of the micorfinance and small enterprise in Uruguay; to establish the capacity and necessities of the beneficiaries and intermediaries of the referred program. Loan Operation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1177 EN RS-T1177 Regional Border Development for Honduras-Nicaragua EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 12-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1019 The objective of the project is to promote, implement and certificate quality standards in cultivation and processing of mangoes, to mantain or improve the current position as exporters of mangoes to Europe. PE-M1019 Quality Standards in Cultivation of Mangoes The objective of the project is to promote, implement and certificate quality standards in cultivation and processing of mangoes, to mantain or improve the current position as exporters of mangoes to Europe. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1026 The objective is to promote organic cacao crops among farmer members of the Cooperativa Agroindustrial El Naranjillo in Tocache, by means of production technology improvements and increased added value on final products. PE-M1026 Conversion to Organic Cacao Farms The objective is to promote organic cacao crops among farmer members of the Cooperativa Agroindustrial El Naranjillo in Tocache, by means of production technology improvements and increased added value on final products. Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 11-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1215 EN RS-T1215 Talents for Development Program EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1228 The purpose of this operation is to document and typify the reasons for the departure of international private water operators from the Region and derive alternative management options and lessons learned. RS-T1228 Analysis of the Exit of Private Water Operators from Latin America The purpose of this operation is to document and typify the reasons for the departure of international private water operators from the Region and derive alternative management options and lessons learned. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 10-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1229 The specific objective of this operation is to analyze and document the IDB's experience in the water sector for the last ten years. RS-T1229 The IDB Role on Water The specific objective of this operation is to analyze and document the IDB's experience in the water sector for the last ten years. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 10-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1010 To support the Secretaría de Urbanismo y Vivienda de la Provincia de Buenos Aires and the Secretaría de Planeamiento Urbano del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires in the development of strategic guidelines for urban development management in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires. AR-T1010 Support Urban Management Buenos Aires Metropolitan Region To support the Secretaría de Urbanismo y Vivienda de la Provincia de Buenos Aires and the Secretaría de Planeamiento Urbano del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires in the development of strategic guidelines for urban development management in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires. Technical Cooperation Argentina URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 09-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1013 The objectives of this TC are: The development and strengthening of the programming, priority and fund allocation systems within the Public Investment system; the development and strengthening of the budget evaluation process within the Public Sector, and the definition of a Financial Management policy. CR-T1013 Public Financial Management Improvement Program The objectives of this TC are: The development and strengthening of the programming, priority and fund allocation systems within the Public Investment system; the development and strengthening of the budget evaluation process within the Public Sector, and the definition of a Financial Management policy. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1019 The main objective of this Technical Cooperation would be to implement a KI's model pilot program, adapted to the Colombian reality, for abandoned older children and youth that reduces the time a child is institutionalized and allows them to become productive, stable adults. Specific objectives of this TC would be to: i) introduce a Family Visit Model in the Colombian Child Welfare system; ii) build capacity of Colombian social workers in private child placing agencies, governmental and non-governmental organizations to implement and support the Kidsave Colombia Family Visit Model; and iii) increase long-term connections, through adoption and mentoring, between abandoned children living in public institutions and caring, stable adults. The pilot program is composed of the following four components: i) Capacity building and training of social workers, administrators, volunteers and other key personnel dealing with the beneficiaries; iii) delivery of the mentoring, family visits and family support programs; iii) communications, networking and awareness campaign; and iv) monitoring and evaluation. CO-T1019 Miracle Encounters: Creating Connections for Children and Youth without Families The main objective of this Technical Cooperation would be to implement a KI's model pilot program, adapted to the Colombian reality, for abandoned older children and youth that reduces the time a child is institutionalized and allows them to become productive, stable adults. Specific objectives of this TC would be to: i) introduce a Family Visit Model in the Colombian Child Welfare system; ii) build capacity of Colombian social workers in private child placing agencies, governmental and non-governmental organizations to implement and support the Kidsave Colombia Family Visit Model; and iii) increase long-term connections, through adoption and mentoring, between abandoned children living in public institutions and caring, stable adults. The pilot program is composed of the following four components: i) Capacity building and training of social workers, administrators, volunteers and other key personnel dealing with the beneficiaries; iii) delivery of the mentoring, family visits and family support programs; iii) communications, networking and awareness campaign; and iv) monitoring and evaluation. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1048 The objective of this CT is to support the Ministry of Agriculture (MAG), in the preparation of diverse studies on institutional, financial, economic and environmental aspects necessary to the design and preparation of this program. EC-T1048 Design of Services of Support for the Development of Rural Business The objective of this CT is to support the Ministry of Agriculture (MAG), in the preparation of diverse studies on institutional, financial, economic and environmental aspects necessary to the design and preparation of this program. Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 06-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1032 EN GU-T1032 Support for Anticorruption Efforts EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Jan-2006 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1024 To facilitate the labor insertion of 200 disabled women, through a pilot project for technical training in specific sectors of labor competitiveness and in micro business. NI-T1024 Pilot Project for Supporting Disabled Women's Labor Insertion To facilitate the labor insertion of 200 disabled women, through a pilot project for technical training in specific sectors of labor competitiveness and in micro business. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1040 EN GU-T1040 Support for Implementation & Monitoring of Hurricane Stan Reconstruction Program EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1039 Provide technical assitance supporting the recently created Ministry of Tourism to develop a sectorwide development plan. ES-T1039 Support for the Development of Tourism Sector Provide technical assitance supporting the recently created Ministry of Tourism to develop a sectorwide development plan. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 04-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1028 The TC will support the training program of the Tax Administration (SRI) in the area of tax auditing, through: (i) the renovation and update of the contents and the structure of the courses that the SRI is currently providing to its employees; (ii) the hiring of foreign specialized instructors; (iii) interships of SRI employees in other tax collection agencies in the Region. EC-T1028 Support for the Training Program of the Internal Revenue Service The TC will support the training program of the Tax Administration (SRI) in the area of tax auditing, through: (i) the renovation and update of the contents and the structure of the courses that the SRI is currently providing to its employees; (ii) the hiring of foreign specialized instructors; (iii) interships of SRI employees in other tax collection agencies in the Region. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1025 EN GU-T1025 The Community Providing Health and Development EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1008 This TC will support the government of Guyana and multilateral and bilateral aid agencies in the evaluation of progress made under the Guyana Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) and the definition of actions to improve poverty reduction impact under the PRS. GY-T1008 Guyana Poverty Assessment and Public Expenditure Review This TC will support the government of Guyana and multilateral and bilateral aid agencies in the evaluation of progress made under the Guyana Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) and the definition of actions to improve poverty reduction impact under the PRS. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1037 The technical cooperation will carry on the technical analysis related to the production and agricultural marketing, conservation of the natural resources, organization of the producers, infrastructure of the watershed protection, the amangement of the environmental and social aspects, economic and financial evaluation, establishment of the Program indicators. HA-T1037 Preparation of the Intervention for the Watershed Management Program The technical cooperation will carry on the technical analysis related to the production and agricultural marketing, conservation of the natural resources, organization of the producers, infrastructure of the watershed protection, the amangement of the environmental and social aspects, economic and financial evaluation, establishment of the Program indicators. Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 03-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1007 This project supports private sector development, which is identified as a priority in the Bank's current Country Strategy Paper for Trinidad and Tobago. The objective of the project is to expand a pilot program initiated by the Tobago Travel Foundation in 2004 in which an association of 8 small farmers participated in a project to match crop production with projected demand from the Tobago Hilton. This pilot program resulted in an increase in farmers income levels and greater local sourcing of fresh fruit and produce by the hotel, thereby increasing the local content of visitors' experience and increasing greater economic participation in the tourism sector by small farmers. The Tobago Travel Foundation now wishes to expand this pilot to include an additional association of small farmers and 2-3 new hotels to replicate and build on the benefits accruing to both farmers and the hospitality sector in the pilot program. Based on recommendations presented in an evaluation of the pilot program, the expansion will focus on formalizing supply contracts, building systems for quality assurance, implementing systematic data collection and analysis to evaluate the quantitative benefits of the program to both farmers and hoteliers and establishing mechanisms and partnerships to ensure sustainability of the program beyond the period of MIF financing. On conclusion of the project contracting arrangements between farmers associations and participating hotels are expected to be sustainable and will provide a model for further expansion of the program by interested participants and stakeholders TT-M1007 "Adopt a Farmer" Program This project supports private sector development, which is identified as a priority in the Bank's current Country Strategy Paper for Trinidad and Tobago. The objective of the project is to expand a pilot program initiated by the Tobago Travel Foundation in 2004 in which an association of 8 small farmers participated in a project to match crop production with projected demand from the Tobago Hilton. This pilot program resulted in an increase in farmers income levels and greater local sourcing of fresh fruit and produce by the hotel, thereby increasing the local content of visitors' experience and increasing greater economic participation in the tourism sector by small farmers. The Tobago Travel Foundation now wishes to expand this pilot to include an additional association of small farmers and 2-3 new hotels to replicate and build on the benefits accruing to both farmers and the hospitality sector in the pilot program. Based on recommendations presented in an evaluation of the pilot program, the expansion will focus on formalizing supply contracts, building systems for quality assurance, implementing systematic data collection and analysis to evaluate the quantitative benefits of the program to both farmers and hoteliers and establishing mechanisms and partnerships to ensure sustainability of the program beyond the period of MIF financing. On conclusion of the project contracting arrangements between farmers associations and participating hotels are expected to be sustainable and will provide a model for further expansion of the program by interested participants and stakeholders Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 03-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1008 This project supports private sector development, which is identified as a priority in the Bank's current Country Strategy Paper for Trinidad and Tobago. The objective of the project is to pilot the commercial delivery of programming skills of graduates of EFOT's computer programming training program completed in June 2005. Graduates of the 1 year programming course have entered a nine month "practicum" in which they will, under supervision of their instructor undertake a series of programming assignments including some from locally based SMEs to test the application of their training in commercial service delivery. Course participants successfully completing the practicum will be recruited by a locally registered consulting firm (SMAT Tobago), which will continue to provide programming services on a commercial basis. The project also seeks to pilot new type of business activity in Tobago by establishing offshore programming capacity via SMAT Tobago. This type of business opportunity is complementary to Tobago's existing focus on tourism with no negative environmental impact and good prospects for youth employment. The SMAT Tobago firm together with EFOT offers young persons alternate opportunities to train for and work in the knowledge economy without leaving the island. TT-M1008 Computer Programming Training for Development of Tobago's ICT Sector This project supports private sector development, which is identified as a priority in the Bank's current Country Strategy Paper for Trinidad and Tobago. The objective of the project is to pilot the commercial delivery of programming skills of graduates of EFOT's computer programming training program completed in June 2005. Graduates of the 1 year programming course have entered a nine month "practicum" in which they will, under supervision of their instructor undertake a series of programming assignments including some from locally based SMEs to test the application of their training in commercial service delivery. Course participants successfully completing the practicum will be recruited by a locally registered consulting firm (SMAT Tobago), which will continue to provide programming services on a commercial basis. The project also seeks to pilot new type of business activity in Tobago by establishing offshore programming capacity via SMAT Tobago. This type of business opportunity is complementary to Tobago's existing focus on tourism with no negative environmental impact and good prospects for youth employment. The SMAT Tobago firm together with EFOT offers young persons alternate opportunities to train for and work in the knowledge economy without leaving the island. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 03-Jan-2006 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1012 EN PE-T1012 Priorization for Investment in the Peruvian Mountain Range EN Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 22-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1028 Uncommitted credit line of US$20 million for Banco Rio de la Plata S/A under the regional trade finance facilitation program. AR-L1028 Banco Rio de la Plata S/A Uncommitted credit line of US$20 million for Banco Rio de la Plata S/A under the regional trade finance facilitation program. Loan Operation Argentina TRADE 21-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1027 The Program's general objective is to improve mobility, safety and accessibility for the dwelers of small municipalities that are not connected either to the federal or the state highway network, prioritizing those with low Human Development Index (IDH). The specific objectives of the Program are: i) to reduce transportation costs for passengers and freight; ii) to improve travel times and coverage of the road system; iii) to reduce social exclusion through permanent and sustainable accessibility to social services and income generating activities; and iv) to increase in the mid-term the Human Development Index of the population living in the municipalities to be benefited by the Program. BR-L1027 Minas Gerais Small Municipalities Access Road The Program's general objective is to improve mobility, safety and accessibility for the dwelers of small municipalities that are not connected either to the federal or the state highway network, prioritizing those with low Human Development Index (IDH). The specific objectives of the Program are: i) to reduce transportation costs for passengers and freight; ii) to improve travel times and coverage of the road system; iii) to reduce social exclusion through permanent and sustainable accessibility to social services and income generating activities; and iv) to increase in the mid-term the Human Development Index of the population living in the municipalities to be benefited by the Program. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 21-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1052 Uncommitted credit line of US$40 million for Banco Votorantim S/A under the regional trade finance facilitation program. BR-L1052 Banco Votorantim S/A Uncommitted credit line of US$40 million for Banco Votorantim S/A under the regional trade finance facilitation program. Loan Operation Brazil TRADE 21-Dec-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-X1002 N/A BR-X1002 CCLIP Line and Improvement Road Access to Small Municipalities N/A Container Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Dec-2005 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1004 The program's objective is to promote innovative and efficient mechanisms that encourage private investment in transport infrastructure such as public-private partnership schemes. The specific objective is to support the National Institute of Concessions in acquiring the capacity for innovation and development of Public Private Partnership schemes ("APP ") for the implementation of projects. To this end, technical assistance will seek to select a pilot project implemented APP where the analysis methodologies and training that will be part of this technical cooperation CO-M1004 Public-Private Partnership Program in IIRSA The program's objective is to promote innovative and efficient mechanisms that encourage private investment in transport infrastructure such as public-private partnership schemes. The specific objective is to support the National Institute of Concessions in acquiring the capacity for innovation and development of Public Private Partnership schemes ("APP ") for the implementation of projects. To this end, technical assistance will seek to select a pilot project implemented APP where the analysis methodologies and training that will be part of this technical cooperation Technical Cooperation Colombia TRANSPORT 21-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1004 The Objective of this TC is to prepare fesaibility and final design studies for a representative sample of participating municipalities of the loan (EC-L1009) EC-T1004 Feasibility Studies for a Solid Waste Management Program The Objective of this TC is to prepare fesaibility and final design studies for a representative sample of participating municipalities of the loan (EC-L1009) Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 21-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1032 The program would support the execution of the proposed Competitiveness Enhancement Program. It would provide technical assistance to the executing and sub-executing agencies as well as complimentary participation by private sector entities to ensure they have the capacities and know-how to implement the legal, policy and institutional reforms that the program would support. In particular it would support the design and execution of the processes required for the reforms implementation, the strengthening of the management and coordination capacities of the executing and sub-executing agencies, the evaluation of the Program, as well as possibly provide some financing for the promotion of regional public/private sector initiatives to promote competitiveness. This type of technical assistance is critical for the successful execution of a multi-component Policy-Based Loan. Non-reimbursable funding is critical given legal restriction on the use of external credits for any activity that is not directly related to investments. EC-T1032 Support for the Competitiveness Enhancement Program The program would support the execution of the proposed Competitiveness Enhancement Program. It would provide technical assistance to the executing and sub-executing agencies as well as complimentary participation by private sector entities to ensure they have the capacities and know-how to implement the legal, policy and institutional reforms that the program would support. In particular it would support the design and execution of the processes required for the reforms implementation, the strengthening of the management and coordination capacities of the executing and sub-executing agencies, the evaluation of the Program, as well as possibly provide some financing for the promotion of regional public/private sector initiatives to promote competitiveness. This type of technical assistance is critical for the successful execution of a multi-component Policy-Based Loan. Non-reimbursable funding is critical given legal restriction on the use of external credits for any activity that is not directly related to investments. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1026 EN NI-T1026 Development of Wind Power Generation in Isolated Systems EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENERGY 21-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-L1002 To improve public management of Suriname's foreign trade by strengthening the country's capacity to formulate, negotiate and implement trade policy and related agreements. SU-L1002 Trade Sector Support Program To improve public management of Suriname's foreign trade by strengthening the country's capacity to formulate, negotiate and implement trade policy and related agreements. Loan Operation Suriname TRADE 21-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-T1008 The main objective of this project is to assist the government of The Bahamas in analyzing and successfully managing the most important and complex disciplines it faces as it negotiates greater trade liberalization both at the multilateral and regional level. Specifically, the project seeks to improve the country's ability to negotiate market access in services, understand and implement multilateral trade obligations arising from accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), address negotiated rules and obligations pertaining to international investment, and facilitate required adjustments to the operation of the Freeport free trade zone (FTZ) that will arise from trade liberalization agreements. BH-T1008 Information as a Tool for Negotiating Effectiveness The main objective of this project is to assist the government of The Bahamas in analyzing and successfully managing the most important and complex disciplines it faces as it negotiates greater trade liberalization both at the multilateral and regional level. Specifically, the project seeks to improve the country's ability to negotiate market access in services, understand and implement multilateral trade obligations arising from accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), address negotiated rules and obligations pertaining to international investment, and facilitate required adjustments to the operation of the Freeport free trade zone (FTZ) that will arise from trade liberalization agreements. Technical Cooperation Bahamas TRADE 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1009 The goal of the project is to contribute to the sustainable development of forest resources for primary brazil nut and timber producers, making their products more competitive in certified markets and enhancing their economic benefits. the purpose is to promote integrated forest management by primary brazil nut and timber producers, along with best practices in production and marketing for both products. BO-M1009 Sustainable Enterprise Production in Bolivia's Northern Amazon Forest The goal of the project is to contribute to the sustainable development of forest resources for primary brazil nut and timber producers, making their products more competitive in certified markets and enhancing their economic benefits. the purpose is to promote integrated forest management by primary brazil nut and timber producers, along with best practices in production and marketing for both products. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1016 The specific aim of the project is to improve the competitiveness in the chain of value of the coffee in 4 municipalities of the zone of the Yungas of the department of La Paz BO-M1016 Corporate Social Responsability in the Coffe Production Chain The specific aim of the project is to improve the competitiveness in the chain of value of the coffee in 4 municipalities of the zone of the Yungas of the department of La Paz Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1023 The objectivo of the TC is to assist the Municipality of Bogota in the preparation of the project "Revitalization of the Traditional Downtown Area of Bogota". CO-T1023 Support for Project Preparation for Revitalization of Downtown Area of Bogota The objectivo of the TC is to assist the Municipality of Bogota in the preparation of the project "Revitalization of the Traditional Downtown Area of Bogota". Technical Cooperation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1007 To help the country to improve its capacity to reduce and manage risks of disasters. DR-L1007 Disaster Prevention and Risk Management Program To help the country to improve its capacity to reduce and manage risks of disasters. Loan Operation Dominican Republic ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1003 Reduce the vulnerability of zones affected by current and potential volcanic activity of the Cotopaxi and Tungurahua. This will be achieved through the implementation of an early warning system and the modernization of the institutional framework for risk management under the premise that prevention is a development issue that needs to be considered since the planning stage EC-L1003 Early Warning System and Natural Risk Management Reduce the vulnerability of zones affected by current and potential volcanic activity of the Cotopaxi and Tungurahua. This will be achieved through the implementation of an early warning system and the modernization of the institutional framework for risk management under the premise that prevention is a development issue that needs to be considered since the planning stage Loan Operation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1049 The main objective of the project is to develop and support the implementation of a new organizational structure for the Galapagos National Park (PNG) in accordance to present and future needs. EC-T1049 Organizational Development of the Galapagos National Park The main objective of the project is to develop and support the implementation of a new organizational structure for the Galapagos National Park (PNG) in accordance to present and future needs. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1005 To improve competitiveness in Los Nonualcos' productive sector, comprising mainly small producers and microentrepreneurs. ES-S1005 Public-private Partnerships for Local Economic Development in El Salvador To improve competitiveness in Los Nonualcos' productive sector, comprising mainly small producers and microentrepreneurs. Loan Operation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1108 To contribute to increasing the income of Guatemala's small farmers through improved quality and productivity, by adopting irrigation technologies. GU-L1108 Corporate Responsibility in Providing Access to Irrigation for Small Producers To contribute to increasing the income of Guatemala's small farmers through improved quality and productivity, by adopting irrigation technologies. Loan Operation Guatemala AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1110 To improve the income of small coffee growers in the region of Huehuetenango and Quiché, by increasing the quality and volume of their production and their access to international specialty coffee markets, with certified products. GU-L1110 Project to Boost the Competitiveness of Small Specialty Coffee Growers To improve the income of small coffee growers in the region of Huehuetenango and Quiché, by increasing the quality and volume of their production and their access to international specialty coffee markets, with certified products. Loan Operation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1111 To improve economic conditions for low income microenrepreneurs living in rural areas of Guatemala's western departments, by expanding and strengthening the supply of microcredit services in those areas. GU-L1111 Mechanism to Deepen Rural Microfinance Intermediation To improve economic conditions for low income microenrepreneurs living in rural areas of Guatemala's western departments, by expanding and strengthening the supply of microcredit services in those areas. Loan Operation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-S1004 To contribute to increasing the income of Guatemala's small farmers through improved quality and productivity, by adopting irrigation technologies. GU-S1004 Corporate Responsibility in Providing Access to Irrigation for Small Producers To contribute to increasing the income of Guatemala's small farmers through improved quality and productivity, by adopting irrigation technologies. Technical Cooperation Guatemala AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-S1006 To improve the income of small coffee growers in the region of Huehuetenango and Quiché, by increasing the quality and volume of their production and their access to international specialty coffee markets, with certified products. GU-S1006 Project to Boost the Competitiveness of Small Specialty Coffee Growers To improve the income of small coffee growers in the region of Huehuetenango and Quiché, by increasing the quality and volume of their production and their access to international specialty coffee markets, with certified products. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-S1007 To improve economic conditions for low income microenrepreneurs living in rural areas of Guatemala's western departments, by expanding and strengthening the supply of microcredit services in those areas. GU-S1007 Mechanism to Deepen Rural Microfinance Intermediation To improve economic conditions for low income microenrepreneurs living in rural areas of Guatemala's western departments, by expanding and strengthening the supply of microcredit services in those areas. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1018 The TC's objectives include: a) provide a coherent road plan of future investment needs of the road subsector, comprising an overall view for the transport sector as well, b) provide the GOG with a maintenance regime that will allow the road network to remain accessible while continuously supporting additional roads added to the network, and c) provide the GOG with a legal, institutional and technical framework to improve Right of Way management. GY-T1018 Transport Sector Investment Strategy The TC's objectives include: a) provide a coherent road plan of future investment needs of the road subsector, comprising an overall view for the transport sector as well, b) provide the GOG with a maintenance regime that will allow the road network to remain accessible while continuously supporting additional roads added to the network, and c) provide the GOG with a legal, institutional and technical framework to improve Right of Way management. Technical Cooperation Guyana TRANSPORT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1009 The objective is to contribute to the management process by result procedure of the Public Federal Admistration (APF), strengthening the design and implementation of a Budgeting System Based on Results, in the framework of the Integral Process of Programming and Budgeting System (PIPP) in use since 2004. ME-T1009 Strengthening of the Budgeting System based on Results The objective is to contribute to the management process by result procedure of the Public Federal Admistration (APF), strengthening the design and implementation of a Budgeting System Based on Results, in the framework of the Integral Process of Programming and Budgeting System (PIPP) in use since 2004. Technical Cooperation Mexico 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1182 To help raise the incomes of rural microemtrepreneurs in Perú by expanding and strengthening the supply of microcredit services. PE-L1182 Rural Microcredit Global Program To help raise the incomes of rural microemtrepreneurs in Perú by expanding and strengthening the supply of microcredit services. Loan Operation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-S1003 To help raise the incomes of rural microemtrepreneurs in Perú by expanding and strengthening the supply of microcredit services. PE-S1003 Rural Microcredit Global Program To help raise the incomes of rural microemtrepreneurs in Perú by expanding and strengthening the supply of microcredit services. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1122 EN RG-T1122 Support for the Andean Integration Process EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1124 EN RG-T1124 Development and Democracy: Training to Legislatives EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1136 Build a reliable disaggregated database for all LAC countries on social and public expenditures in collaboration with ECLAC. Use database to analyze distributive impact of social expenditures. Publish periodic reports. RG-T1136 Fiscal Indicators in LA and the Caribbean Build a reliable disaggregated database for all LAC countries on social and public expenditures in collaboration with ECLAC. Use database to analyze distributive impact of social expenditures. Publish periodic reports. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1188 The project will finance the following activities: 1. The preparation of studies in four areas: (i) the growth prospects of the Indian economy; (ii) the opportunities for trade, investment and cooperation; (iii) competitive challenges; (iv) policy lessons. 2. The organization of a workshop at IDB HQ to discuss the results of the studies with a selected group of experts. RG-T1188 China and India: Economic and Policy Implications for Latin America The project will finance the following activities: 1. The preparation of studies in four areas: (i) the growth prospects of the Indian economy; (ii) the opportunities for trade, investment and cooperation; (iii) competitive challenges; (iv) policy lessons. 2. The organization of a workshop at IDB HQ to discuss the results of the studies with a selected group of experts. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1189 EN RG-T1189 Border Development Projects Database EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1190 EN RG-T1190 Support for the Adoption of Common Norms in the Andean Countries EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1191 EN RG-T1191 Support for the Implementation of the DR-CAFTA Intelectual Property Chapter EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1192 The objective of the project is to assist countries to 1) identify needs and areas of activities to implement and administer trade agreements (e.g. DR-CAFTA, Andean countries-US, etc.); and 2) incorporate these needs and areas of activities into regional cooperation strategies and action plans, including the preparation of project profiles. RG-T1192 Support for Implementation of Trade Agreements of Latin American & Caribbean The objective of the project is to assist countries to 1) identify needs and areas of activities to implement and administer trade agreements (e.g. DR-CAFTA, Andean countries-US, etc.); and 2) incorporate these needs and areas of activities into regional cooperation strategies and action plans, including the preparation of project profiles. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1194 2.1 The overall goal of this technical cooperation is to assist countries in the LAC region with the development of their preparedness plans for a possible avian influenza or human influenza pandemic in order to reduce the opportunity for both avian and human infection and their corresponding socio-economic effects, and to strengthen the early warning system. 2.2 The primary objectives of the project are: (a) To assess the risk of a possible avian or human influenza pandemic to the LAC Region; (b) To assess the level of preparedness of each country in the Region in order to have a better appraisal of the situation (especially, for areas that will need IDB assistance) in the future in the case of an influenza pandemic; (c) To develop a template preparedness plan to assist the countries in their pre-pandemic phase efforts; (d) To evaluate current status of each country to identify the administrative, infrastructural and financial needs to implement the preparedness plans, and; (e) To identify the IDB instruments to support the countries on the implementation of the AI preparedness plans. RG-T1194 Preparing LAC for an Eventual Avian Influenza & Human Pandemic Influenza Threat 2.1 The overall goal of this technical cooperation is to assist countries in the LAC region with the development of their preparedness plans for a possible avian influenza or human influenza pandemic in order to reduce the opportunity for both avian and human infection and their corresponding socio-economic effects, and to strengthen the early warning system. 2.2 The primary objectives of the project are: (a) To assess the risk of a possible avian or human influenza pandemic to the LAC Region; (b) To assess the level of preparedness of each country in the Region in order to have a better appraisal of the situation (especially, for areas that will need IDB assistance) in the future in the case of an influenza pandemic; (c) To develop a template preparedness plan to assist the countries in their pre-pandemic phase efforts; (d) To evaluate current status of each country to identify the administrative, infrastructural and financial needs to implement the preparedness plans, and; (e) To identify the IDB instruments to support the countries on the implementation of the AI preparedness plans. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 19-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1005 The objectives of this project are to: (i) provide trade negotiators in Trinidad and Tobago with a relevant tool for formulating negotiating strategies and positions in the area of market access; (ii) help current and potential exporters devise effective strategies for market penetration; and (iii) contribute to increased effectiveness of national export strategies and programs TT-T1005 Export Guides for FTAA Markets The objectives of this project are to: (i) provide trade negotiators in Trinidad and Tobago with a relevant tool for formulating negotiating strategies and positions in the area of market access; (ii) help current and potential exporters devise effective strategies for market penetration; and (iii) contribute to increased effectiveness of national export strategies and programs Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago TRADE 19-Dec-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1017 EN BO-M1017 Integrated Management Sytems Applied to Medium Enterprises EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1019 The general objective of this project is to help to develop the venture capital industry in Colombia, and its specific objective is to stimulate venture capital investment in technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by promoting a range of tools to encourage such investments. CO-M1019 Stimulate Private Capital Investment in Technology-Based Companies The general objective of this project is to help to develop the venture capital industry in Colombia, and its specific objective is to stimulate venture capital investment in technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by promoting a range of tools to encourage such investments. Technical Cooperation Colombia FINANCIAL MARKETS 16-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1127 The general objective of the project is to contribute to the betterment in the observance and application of labor legislation, as well as labor fundamental Labor Rights and Principles. The specific objective is to provide knowledge regarding international labor norms and facilitate their applications by those responsible for labor legislation and administration. RG-T1127 Integrated Trainig Program in Labor Rules & their Applications The general objective of the project is to contribute to the betterment in the observance and application of labor legislation, as well as labor fundamental Labor Rights and Principles. The specific objective is to provide knowledge regarding international labor norms and facilitate their applications by those responsible for labor legislation and administration. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 16-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1193 EN RG-T1193 Social Entrepreneurship as an Integral Development for the Youth EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202023 Through this Bank executed project, countries requesting it, in Latin America and the Caribbean will receive assistance in designing, developing and implementing processes and systems related to the use of electronic means in government procurement. The project will make procurement processes more transparent, it will contribute to the creation of stronger institutions, ethical and more efficient use of public funds and the improvement of relations between the government and the civil society. It will also generate economical growth and allow regional integration by having firms from different countries participate in bidding processes. TC0202023 Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) Through this Bank executed project, countries requesting it, in Latin America and the Caribbean will receive assistance in designing, developing and implementing processes and systems related to the use of electronic means in government procurement. The project will make procurement processes more transparent, it will contribute to the creation of stronger institutions, ethical and more efficient use of public funds and the improvement of relations between the government and the civil society. It will also generate economical growth and allow regional integration by having firms from different countries participate in bidding processes. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301034 DDevelopment of two mathematical models: 1. A computer program to calculate water, sewerage and waste water treatment tariffs, and 2. a conceptual model to calculate a tariff structure (subsidies). These models will be applied to 4 EPS. TC0301034 Development of Tariff Framework in Water Sector DDevelopment of two mathematical models: 1. A computer program to calculate water, sewerage and waste water treatment tariffs, and 2. a conceptual model to calculate a tariff structure (subsidies). These models will be applied to 4 EPS. Technical Cooperation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 16-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1010 General Objective: To support the Government of Bolivia in developing the instruments necessary for the sustainable management of water resources in the country. BO-T1010 Integrated Management of Water Resource Strategy General Objective: To support the Government of Bolivia in developing the instruments necessary for the sustainable management of water resources in the country. Technical Cooperation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 15-Dec-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1021 The general objective is to expand the provision of financial services to microentrepreneurs in Colombia through regulated financial institutions. The specific objective of the proposed program is to catalyze the massive expansion of Bancolombia's microfinance business line by implementing four components. CO-M1021 Catalayzing the Growth of Programa Emprendedor The general objective is to expand the provision of financial services to microentrepreneurs in Colombia through regulated financial institutions. The specific objective of the proposed program is to catalyze the massive expansion of Bancolombia's microfinance business line by implementing four components. Technical Cooperation Colombia FINANCIAL MARKETS 15-Dec-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1045 This technical cooperation finances feasibility studies in preparation for an investment program to develop sustainable tourism opportunities in the Southern Region of Ecuador (including the provinces El Oro, Loja, Zamora Chinchipe and Morona Santiago). EC-T1045 Feasibility Studies of Nature and Community Tourism This technical cooperation finances feasibility studies in preparation for an investment program to develop sustainable tourism opportunities in the Southern Region of Ecuador (including the provinces El Oro, Loja, Zamora Chinchipe and Morona Santiago). Technical Cooperation Ecuador SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 15-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1112 To integrate 800 rural families into the agribusiness in Paraguay in a sustainable way, achieving an increase in their income and quality of life. PR-L1112 Industrialization of Small-Scale Manioc Production To integrate 800 rural families into the agribusiness in Paraguay in a sustainable way, achieving an increase in their income and quality of life. Loan Operation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-S1006 To integrate 800 rural families into the agribusiness in Paraguay in a sustainable way, achieving an increase in their income and quality of life. PR-S1006 Industrialization of Small-Scale Manioc Production To integrate 800 rural families into the agribusiness in Paraguay in a sustainable way, achieving an increase in their income and quality of life. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1110 EN RG-T1110 Management of Tariffs within CAFTA EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 15-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1135 EN RG-T1135 Road Map for Central America's Customs Union EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 15-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1144 EN RG-T1144 Design & Validation of Innovative Methodology to Improve Quality Technical Educ. EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 15-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1007 The general objective of the proposed TC is to contribute to achievement of the goal of the 2004-2008 NSP for HIV/AIDS, which aims to reduce the further spread of HIV/AIDS and mitigate its negative impact on the population of Suriname. The specific purpose of this project is to enhance the institutional capacity to coordinate an integrated response to HIV/AIDS, reduce stigma and discrimination through a modernization of the legislative framework and to scale up prevention efforts aimed at vulnerable populations. SU-T1007 Support the National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS The general objective of the proposed TC is to contribute to achievement of the goal of the 2004-2008 NSP for HIV/AIDS, which aims to reduce the further spread of HIV/AIDS and mitigate its negative impact on the population of Suriname. The specific purpose of this project is to enhance the institutional capacity to coordinate an integrated response to HIV/AIDS, reduce stigma and discrimination through a modernization of the legislative framework and to scale up prevention efforts aimed at vulnerable populations. Technical Cooperation Suriname HEALTH 15-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-M1001 The goal of the project is to improve and strengthen the capacity of the Barbados credit unions to provide financial services to low and mid income families, through strengthening the credit union sector of Barbados. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of at least 20 credit unions and the ability of the regulatory agency for credit unions to implement risk-based supervision. BA-M1001 Institutional Strengthening of the Savings and Loan Cooperatives Sector The goal of the project is to improve and strengthen the capacity of the Barbados credit unions to provide financial services to low and mid income families, through strengthening the credit union sector of Barbados. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of at least 20 credit unions and the ability of the regulatory agency for credit unions to implement risk-based supervision. Technical Cooperation Barbados PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1124 The goal of this project is to achieve, via demonstration effects, a deepening in the total provision of financial services in rural areas of Bolivia, thereby lifting the income level of the population and improving the overall competitiveness of the rural economy. The specific objective is to enable the expansion of Agrocapital's lending activity by providing financing for on-lending and by supporting institutional strengthening activities. BO-L1124 Financing Increase for Rural Productive Activities The goal of this project is to achieve, via demonstration effects, a deepening in the total provision of financial services in rural areas of Bolivia, thereby lifting the income level of the population and improving the overall competitiveness of the rural economy. The specific objective is to enable the expansion of Agrocapital's lending activity by providing financing for on-lending and by supporting institutional strengthening activities. Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1011 The goal of this project is to achieve, via demonstration effects, a deepening in the total provision of financial services in rural areas of Bolivia, thereby lifting the income level of the population and improving the overall competitiveness of the rural economy. The specific objective is to enable the expansion of Agrocapital's lending activity by providing financing for on-lending and by supporting institutional strengthening activities. BO-M1011 Financing Increase for Rural Productive Activities The goal of this project is to achieve, via demonstration effects, a deepening in the total provision of financial services in rural areas of Bolivia, thereby lifting the income level of the population and improving the overall competitiveness of the rural economy. The specific objective is to enable the expansion of Agrocapital's lending activity by providing financing for on-lending and by supporting institutional strengthening activities. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1040 Cemat is seeking financing for US$300.5 million, under the IDB A/B loan program, to finance its 2005-2007 Investment Program of US$247.5 million plus US$60.0 million for financing related costs (the "Project"). The Investment Program aims to expand and modernize Cemat's electrical network and business management support systems, allowing the company to: (i) provide electricity to new customers, particularly those in rural areas; and (ii) improve the quality and reliability of its electric network. BR-L1040 Cemat Investment Program Cemat is seeking financing for US$300.5 million, under the IDB A/B loan program, to finance its 2005-2007 Investment Program of US$247.5 million plus US$60.0 million for financing related costs (the "Project"). The Investment Program aims to expand and modernize Cemat's electrical network and business management support systems, allowing the company to: (i) provide electricity to new customers, particularly those in rural areas; and (ii) improve the quality and reliability of its electric network. Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1042 Financing for Celpa capital investment program in the State of Para. The investment program aims to expand and improve Celpa`s distribution electrical system allowing the Company to (i) provide electricity to new customers mostly in rural areas; (ii) allow productivity gains and redce costs and (iii) improve quality and reliability of its network distribution. BR-L1042 Celpa Capital Investment Program Financing for Celpa capital investment program in the State of Para. The investment program aims to expand and improve Celpa`s distribution electrical system allowing the Company to (i) provide electricity to new customers mostly in rural areas; (ii) allow productivity gains and redce costs and (iii) improve quality and reliability of its network distribution. Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1026 The general objective is to make public infrastructure services more widely available through private sector participation for better and more efficient allocation of available public funds. The specific objective is to institutionalize the public-private partnership (PPP) methodology as a new contracting model that promotes private sector participation in the delivery of public and infrastructure services. BR-M1026 National Program for Institutional Development of Public-Private Partnerships The general objective is to make public infrastructure services more widely available through private sector participation for better and more efficient allocation of available public funds. The specific objective is to institutionalize the public-private partnership (PPP) methodology as a new contracting model that promotes private sector participation in the delivery of public and infrastructure services. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1004 The Program has the objective of supporting the economic reactivation of Valparaiso city for the benefit of its population, by financing activities directed towards: (i) the restoration and preservation of the urban historic and cultural heritage of the city, as well (ii) enabling the city to make the best use its advantageous characteristics, such as its seaside location and the presence of a large number of important universities. CH-L1004 Urban Renewal and Development Valparaiso The Program has the objective of supporting the economic reactivation of Valparaiso city for the benefit of its population, by financing activities directed towards: (i) the restoration and preservation of the urban historic and cultural heritage of the city, as well (ii) enabling the city to make the best use its advantageous characteristics, such as its seaside location and the presence of a large number of important universities. Loan Operation Chile URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1009 The Program's goal is contributing to a sustainable and competitive increase on incomes for small coffee growers. The purpose is to design and implement new intervention modalities for the sector that will allow young farmers to access resources and new markets for the Colombian coffee industry. CO-L1009 Innovative Intervention Models for the Coffee Sector The Program's goal is contributing to a sustainable and competitive increase on incomes for small coffee growers. The purpose is to design and implement new intervention modalities for the sector that will allow young farmers to access resources and new markets for the Colombian coffee industry. Loan Operation Colombia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1019 The goal of this project is to achieve, via demonstration effects, a deepening in the total provision of financial services in rural areas of Bolivia, thereby lifting the income level of the population and improving the overall competitiveness of the rural economy. The specific objective is to enable the expansion of Agrocapital's lending activity by providing financing for on-lending and by supporting institutional strengthening activities. EC-M1019 One-Stop Window for Private Sector Services in the Municipality of Cuenca The goal of this project is to achieve, via demonstration effects, a deepening in the total provision of financial services in rural areas of Bolivia, thereby lifting the income level of the population and improving the overall competitiveness of the rural economy. The specific objective is to enable the expansion of Agrocapital's lending activity by providing financing for on-lending and by supporting institutional strengthening activities. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1005 The project goal is to enable Mayan communities in tourism destinations to become more competitive so they can tap the benefits of tourism. The purpose is to strengthen the capacity of Mayan communities to design, organize, and market ethnic tourism products in a sustainable manner. To this end, the project will include the following components: (1) development of tourism products; (2) organization and establishment of the ethnic tourism network; (3) training and technical assistance; and (4) marketing. GU-M1005 Competitive Development of Cultural Tourism with Indigenous Communities The project goal is to enable Mayan communities in tourism destinations to become more competitive so they can tap the benefits of tourism. The purpose is to strengthen the capacity of Mayan communities to design, organize, and market ethnic tourism products in a sustainable manner. To this end, the project will include the following components: (1) development of tourism products; (2) organization and establishment of the ethnic tourism network; (3) training and technical assistance; and (4) marketing. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-M1003 The goal of the project is to contribute to improve the competitiveness of micro-enterprises (MEs) in Jamaica. The purpose is to integrate and strengthen 14 networks of MEs in the crafts and agri-processing sub-sectors, utilizing a sustainable and replicable model of productive integration. JA-M1003 Productive Integration of Microenterprises in Jamaica The goal of the project is to contribute to improve the competitiveness of micro-enterprises (MEs) in Jamaica. The purpose is to integrate and strengthen 14 networks of MEs in the crafts and agri-processing sub-sectors, utilizing a sustainable and replicable model of productive integration. Technical Cooperation Jamaica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-M1006 The goal of the Project is to increase the competitiveness of the agricultural groups in the non-traditional crop sub-sector. The specific objective of the marketing project is i) to increase the production and income of farmer groups, through greater marketing opportunities as a result of more timely and effective data communication between producers and buyers; and ii) the implementation of ISO 9000 certification management systems in the participating farmer groups in order to enable them to achieve international standards to satisfy market requirements. JA-M1006 Agricultural Marketing Project The goal of the Project is to increase the competitiveness of the agricultural groups in the non-traditional crop sub-sector. The specific objective of the marketing project is i) to increase the production and income of farmer groups, through greater marketing opportunities as a result of more timely and effective data communication between producers and buyers; and ii) the implementation of ISO 9000 certification management systems in the participating farmer groups in order to enable them to achieve international standards to satisfy market requirements. Technical Cooperation Jamaica AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1005 EN NI-L1005 Support Implementation of National Development Plan EN Loan Operation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1010 EN PN-M1010 Support Instruments Development to Increment Productivity in Small Enterprises EN Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1017 With this technical cooperation the Bank will have a power sector assessment that include identification of the barriers for sector development and its recommended solutions, and establish the investment priorities to be done in the sector GY-T1017 Power Sector Assessment and Development Strategy With this technical cooperation the Bank will have a power sector assessment that include identification of the barriers for sector development and its recommended solutions, and establish the investment priorities to be done in the sector Technical Cooperation Guyana ENERGY 13-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1030 To carry out pre-investment studies for rural water and sanitation investments to be financed by the Bank under a loan that is currently under preparation (HA-L1007). HA-T1030 Preparation of Rural Water and Sanitation Feasibility Studies To carry out pre-investment studies for rural water and sanitation investments to be financed by the Bank under a loan that is currently under preparation (HA-L1007). Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 13-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1028 The general objective of the proposed Technical Cooperation (TC) is to contribute to the reduction of mortality and morbidity from breast cancer among women aged 45 to 65 in Peru. The specific objective of the TC is to support the Peruvian Ministry of Health [Ministerio de Salud (MINSA)] in preparing the national strategy for breast cancer prevention, early detection and treatment. The national strategy will identify: (i) the areas of improvement required to improve the early detection and cancer treatment approaches (including current scientific knowledge, efficient use of resources, and access to detection and care) currently in place in Peru; and (ii) the specific activities needed to integrate early breast cancer detection and treatment into the health services provided by the MINSA. PE-T1028 Breast Cancer Assessment in Peru The general objective of the proposed Technical Cooperation (TC) is to contribute to the reduction of mortality and morbidity from breast cancer among women aged 45 to 65 in Peru. The specific objective of the TC is to support the Peruvian Ministry of Health [Ministerio de Salud (MINSA)] in preparing the national strategy for breast cancer prevention, early detection and treatment. The national strategy will identify: (i) the areas of improvement required to improve the early detection and cancer treatment approaches (including current scientific knowledge, efficient use of resources, and access to detection and care) currently in place in Peru; and (ii) the specific activities needed to integrate early breast cancer detection and treatment into the health services provided by the MINSA. Technical Cooperation Peru HEALTH 13-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1042 The specific objectives of the TC are: The specific objectives of the TC are: (a) finance project preparation for municipal infrastructure projects and municipal institutional strengthening to ensure cost recovery of investments with up to 10 municipalities in the Sula Valley, thereby allowing access to credit funds available in the Municipal Development Program by smaller municipalities of the region. In addition, a consultancy will (b) assist the government in adjusting Program lending terms and conditions to make them more feasible for smaller municipalities to fulfill. HO-T1042 Access to Credit for Small Cities in the Sula Valley The specific objectives of the TC are: The specific objectives of the TC are: (a) finance project preparation for municipal infrastructure projects and municipal institutional strengthening to ensure cost recovery of investments with up to 10 municipalities in the Sula Valley, thereby allowing access to credit funds available in the Municipal Development Program by smaller municipalities of the region. In addition, a consultancy will (b) assist the government in adjusting Program lending terms and conditions to make them more feasible for smaller municipalities to fulfill. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1196 The project's general objective is to improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families living in rural and urban fringe communities of the states of Mexico's central region, by making it easier for them to obtain microfinance services. The speicific objectives are: (i) to expand the financial services provided to women microentrepreneurs in the communities where PMM operates and to extend these services to new, currently unserved rural and urban fringe communities in the central region; to (ii) strenghten PMM's institutional capacity and financial position, so that it can provide sustainable financial services to its clients, low-income women microentrepreneurs. ME-L1196 Microcredit Expansion for Low Income Women in Mexico's Central Region The project's general objective is to improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families living in rural and urban fringe communities of the states of Mexico's central region, by making it easier for them to obtain microfinance services. The speicific objectives are: (i) to expand the financial services provided to women microentrepreneurs in the communities where PMM operates and to extend these services to new, currently unserved rural and urban fringe communities in the central region; to (ii) strenghten PMM's institutional capacity and financial position, so that it can provide sustainable financial services to its clients, low-income women microentrepreneurs. Loan Operation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-S1001 The project's general objective is to improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families living in rural and urban fringe communities of the states of Mexico's central region, by making it easier for them to obtain microfinance services. The speicific objectives are: (i) to expand the financial services provided to women microentrepreneurs in the communities where PMM operates and to extend these services to new, currently unserved rural and urban fringe communities in the central region; to (ii) strenghten PMM's institutional capacity and financial position, so that it can provide sustainable financial services to its clients, low-income women microentrepreneurs. ME-S1001 Microcredit Expansion for Low Income Women in Mexico's Central Region The project's general objective is to improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families living in rural and urban fringe communities of the states of Mexico's central region, by making it easier for them to obtain microfinance services. The speicific objectives are: (i) to expand the financial services provided to women microentrepreneurs in the communities where PMM operates and to extend these services to new, currently unserved rural and urban fringe communities in the central region; to (ii) strenghten PMM's institutional capacity and financial position, so that it can provide sustainable financial services to its clients, low-income women microentrepreneurs. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1011 Uncommitted credit line of US$40 million for Banco del Istmo (Panama) under the regional trade finance facilitation program. PN-L1011 Banco del Istmo (Banistmo) Uncommitted credit line of US$40 million for Banco del Istmo (Panama) under the regional trade finance facilitation program. Loan Operation Panama TRADE 12-Dec-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1029 Public and Private sector initiave. Local Government of Corn Island in the South Atlantic Autonomous Region. NI-T1029 Wind Power Park Feasability Study/Corn Island Public and Private sector initiave. Local Government of Corn Island in the South Atlantic Autonomous Region. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENERGY 09-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1007 The Program's objective is to improve the coverage of services in Education, Health and Human Development, particularly those services targeted to the poorest residents in the Province of Buenos Aires AR-L1007 Social Investment Program in Buenos Aires Province The Program's objective is to improve the coverage of services in Education, Health and Human Development, particularly those services targeted to the poorest residents in the Province of Buenos Aires Loan Operation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1005 The goal of the Program is to support policy measures to develop the institutional capacity needed to provide an effective, efficient and transparent management of public resources based on results. BO-L1005 Improve Efficiency of Public Management The goal of the Program is to support policy measures to develop the institutional capacity needed to provide an effective, efficient and transparent management of public resources based on results. Loan Operation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1006 The goal of the project is to help boost the competitiveness of Colombian fruit and vegetable export chains. The purpose of the project is to adopt standardized and verifiable processes that will enable agricultural MSMEs and SMEXs in the fruit and vegetable supply chain to meet established technical requirements and access the European Union and United States markets. CO-M1006 Strengthening the Quality of Fruit and Vegetable Exports The goal of the project is to help boost the competitiveness of Colombian fruit and vegetable export chains. The purpose of the project is to adopt standardized and verifiable processes that will enable agricultural MSMEs and SMEXs in the fruit and vegetable supply chain to meet established technical requirements and access the European Union and United States markets. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1012 The project's general objective is to help make the business sector in rural areas of the Cauca Valley more competitive and sustainable. Its specific objective is to implement a partnership-based sustainable tourism development model targeting micro and small enterprises in "Territorio Paraiso," comprising the municipalities of Ginebra, El Cerrito, Guacarí, and Palmira. CO-M1012 Rural Tourism Development in "Territorio Paraíso The project's general objective is to help make the business sector in rural areas of the Cauca Valley more competitive and sustainable. Its specific objective is to implement a partnership-based sustainable tourism development model targeting micro and small enterprises in "Territorio Paraiso," comprising the municipalities of Ginebra, El Cerrito, Guacarí, and Palmira. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-M1003 The general objective of the program is to enhance growth and innovation in the Costa Rican technology sector. The program's specific objective is to promote a favorable environment involving the private sector in developing technology-based ventures and SMEs. CR-M1003 Program for the Promotion of Dynamic Entrepreneurship The general objective of the program is to enhance growth and innovation in the Costa Rican technology sector. The program's specific objective is to promote a favorable environment involving the private sector in developing technology-based ventures and SMEs. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-Q0001 The general objective of the program is to enhance growth and innovation in the Costa Rican technology sector. The program's specific objective is to promote a favorable environment involving the private sector in developing technology-based ventures and SMEs. CR-Q0001 Program for the Promotion of Dynamic Entrepreneurship The general objective of the program is to enhance growth and innovation in the Costa Rican technology sector. The program's specific objective is to promote a favorable environment involving the private sector in developing technology-based ventures and SMEs. Equity Costa Rica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1041 The operation has three specific objectives: Strengthen community leaders' capacity to apply paticipatory method of local planning; implement mini development projects as prioritized in the planning exercises; strengthen the network of community facilitators. ES-T1041 Interactive Participatory Program for Marginalized Communities (COMPARTIR) The operation has three specific objectives: Strengthen community leaders' capacity to apply paticipatory method of local planning; implement mini development projects as prioritized in the planning exercises; strengthen the network of community facilitators. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1010 The overall objective of the project is to increase market opportunities for Mexican micro, small and medium enterprises. The purpose is to develop new or modify existing products and services involving micro, small and medium enterprises to target consumers in the base of the economic pyramid. ME-M1010 Developing New Market Opportunities in the Economic Base of the Pyramid The overall objective of the project is to increase market opportunities for Mexican micro, small and medium enterprises. The purpose is to develop new or modify existing products and services involving micro, small and medium enterprises to target consumers in the base of the economic pyramid. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1012 To improve the quality of the public expenditure by strengthening the capacities of strategic planning, analysis, monitoring and management by the public sector as well as a increased participation of the private sector in the invesment and provision of public services. PE-L1012 Public Expenditure Quality Improvement I To improve the quality of the public expenditure by strengthening the capacities of strategic planning, analysis, monitoring and management by the public sector as well as a increased participation of the private sector in the invesment and provision of public services. Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0142 POTABLE WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS IN INTERIOR CITIES. PE0142 Sanitation Sector Devel. Support Program II POTABLE WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS IN INTERIOR CITIES. Loan Operation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 07-Dec-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1006 EN PN-M1006 Strengthening Organic Production and Commercialization in Valle de Antón EN Technical Cooperation Panama AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1007 EN PN-M1007 Implementation of Quality Standards in SMEs EN Technical Cooperation Panama AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1008 EN PN-M1008 Tics Aplication for Competitiviness Strategy EN Technical Cooperation Panama SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1009 EN PN-M1009 Support for Handcraft Quality and Comercialization of Molas EN Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR0126 The Program's objective is to contribute to the improvement of the country's levels of competitiveness through the strengthening of the research and technology innovation capacities involving enterprises, and public and private institutions in Paraguay. PR0126 Science and Technology Program The Program's objective is to contribute to the improvement of the country's levels of competitiveness through the strengthening of the research and technology innovation capacities involving enterprises, and public and private institutions in Paraguay. Loan Operation Paraguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1015 The goal of the program is to facilitate greater participation by MERCOSUR countries in the world economy. To this end, its purpose is to build the capacity of the bloc's private agricultural sector to spearhead the conclusion of trade agreements, together with the corresponding negotiators, and the necessary adaptations thereto by providing information and tools that will facilitate their action. RG-M1015 Support for International Trade Liberalization and Integration Processes The goal of the program is to facilitate greater participation by MERCOSUR countries in the world economy. To this end, its purpose is to build the capacity of the bloc's private agricultural sector to spearhead the conclusion of trade agreements, together with the corresponding negotiators, and the necessary adaptations thereto by providing information and tools that will facilitate their action. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1142 Among the main activities that are envisioned for the future, the organizations and professionals that integrated the group will: 1.Conduct effective interventions in conflict situations in South America with appropriate methodologies. The network will provide members with a series of opportunities to intervene in social and environmental conflicts in their countries, through the following strategies: a.FFLA will manage an "Immediate Response Fund" which will facilitate members' access to small amounts of money to rapidly intervene in crisis situations in their countries, thus preventing escalation, avoiding costs of late interventions, and creating conditions for dialogue and negotiation. b.The network will engage with international institutions and development agencies to provide them with assistance to deal with social and environmental conflict related to their work. 2.Design and facilitate two regional dialogue meetings: FFLA and CBI will convene two other network meetings to discuss the documented case studies and the interventions that are being undertaken. FFLA and CBI will invite policymakers as a means to motivate their interest in these issues and raise awareness among them. Advocacy activities outlined in the first meeting will be evaluated and a more comprehensive regional advocacy strategy will be designed which may include the following objectives: a.To raise awareness among South American policy makers and provide them with tools to assess, prevent and resolve conflicts over natural resources. b.To include conflict risk analysis methodologies in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment processes (EIA and SIA). c.To promote dialogue with affected communities affected by resource exploitation activities. d.To work with the private sector to ensure that resource extraction and industrial development contribute to environmental security. e.To produce a set of recommended regional policy strategies. 3.Implementation of advocacy strategy. Once the advocacy strategy has been designed, members will be in charge of implementing it at the national level and FFLA will be responsible for regional coordination of efforts. Each member may decide how best to approach targeted audiences in their own countries. 4.Document and publish results: FFLA and CBI will document the results of the meetings and key findings. To promote learning between organizations, the results will be integrated into a report on environment and security and conflict prevention and resolution methodologies. RG-T1142 Strengthening Social and Environmental Practices via Conflict Resolution Among the main activities that are envisioned for the future, the organizations and professionals that integrated the group will: 1.Conduct effective interventions in conflict situations in South America with appropriate methodologies. The network will provide members with a series of opportunities to intervene in social and environmental conflicts in their countries, through the following strategies: a.FFLA will manage an "Immediate Response Fund" which will facilitate members' access to small amounts of money to rapidly intervene in crisis situations in their countries, thus preventing escalation, avoiding costs of late interventions, and creating conditions for dialogue and negotiation. b.The network will engage with international institutions and development agencies to provide them with assistance to deal with social and environmental conflict related to their work. 2.Design and facilitate two regional dialogue meetings: FFLA and CBI will convene two other network meetings to discuss the documented case studies and the interventions that are being undertaken. FFLA and CBI will invite policymakers as a means to motivate their interest in these issues and raise awareness among them. Advocacy activities outlined in the first meeting will be evaluated and a more comprehensive regional advocacy strategy will be designed which may include the following objectives: a.To raise awareness among South American policy makers and provide them with tools to assess, prevent and resolve conflicts over natural resources. b.To include conflict risk analysis methodologies in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment processes (EIA and SIA). c.To promote dialogue with affected communities affected by resource exploitation activities. d.To work with the private sector to ensure that resource extraction and industrial development contribute to environmental security. e.To produce a set of recommended regional policy strategies. 3.Implementation of advocacy strategy. Once the advocacy strategy has been designed, members will be in charge of implementing it at the national level and FFLA will be responsible for regional coordination of efforts. Each member may decide how best to approach targeted audiences in their own countries. 4.Document and publish results: FFLA and CBI will document the results of the meetings and key findings. To promote learning between organizations, the results will be integrated into a report on environment and security and conflict prevention and resolution methodologies. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1001 The overall objective of the project is to increase market opportunities for small and medium enterprises in Trinidad & Tobago, especially in the energy sector. The purpose of the project is to develop and promote the widespread use of internationally acceptable industry-wide health, safety and environmental standards and improve the related performance among SMEs. TT-M1001 Improving Health, Safety & Environmental Standards among SMEs in Energy Sector The overall objective of the project is to increase market opportunities for small and medium enterprises in Trinidad & Tobago, especially in the energy sector. The purpose of the project is to develop and promote the widespread use of internationally acceptable industry-wide health, safety and environmental standards and improve the related performance among SMEs. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago INDUSTRY 06-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1206 EN RS-T1206 Aspects of Land Programs in LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1014 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the full development of SIPAM, with a view to its financial sustainability, taking into account its strategic role as a government tool and the use of the system for the benefit of society. BR-T1014 Program to Support the Amazon Protection System The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the full development of SIPAM, with a view to its financial sustainability, taking into account its strategic role as a government tool and the use of the system for the benefit of society. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1027 to propose and implement a new strategic approach for the MPSP to be applied to a pilot watershed. BR-T1027 Model of Environmental Management of the Public Ministry, San Pablo to propose and implement a new strategic approach for the MPSP to be applied to a pilot watershed. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1021 The general objective of the TC is to the prepare of a future IDB loan operation directed to support AAE mission of reducing social inequity and enhancing human capital development in Antioquia. The specific objectives of the TC are to: (i) support the Alliance for Equity in Antioquia in the identification of priority social investments agreed among the key stakeholders; (ii) support the design of new instruments and/or the enhancement of existing social programs aimed to improve social equity and human capital development in Antioquia; and (iii) support the development of a comprehensive information system to monitor and evaluation the effectiveness of regional and national policies and interventions directed to improve social equity and human capital development. CO-T1021 Support the Antioquia Alliance for Equity The general objective of the TC is to the prepare of a future IDB loan operation directed to support AAE mission of reducing social inequity and enhancing human capital development in Antioquia. The specific objectives of the TC are to: (i) support the Alliance for Equity in Antioquia in the identification of priority social investments agreed among the key stakeholders; (ii) support the design of new instruments and/or the enhancement of existing social programs aimed to improve social equity and human capital development in Antioquia; and (iii) support the development of a comprehensive information system to monitor and evaluation the effectiveness of regional and national policies and interventions directed to improve social equity and human capital development. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1036 EN GU-T1036 Support for the Planning, Programming and Monitoring Based on Results EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1013 EN PE-L1013 Public Expenditure Quality and Management Improvement Facility EN Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1160 EN RG-T1160 Business and Investment Climate Surveys (BICS) EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207000 The operation will contribute towards improving access to water and sanitation services for low-income populations. The specific objective is to design and put into action a system of technical assistance to improve access to water and sanitation services, in a sustainable form, for the poorest families in the country. TC0207000 Local Development Access to Basic Water and Sanitation Services The operation will contribute towards improving access to water and sanitation services for low-income populations. The specific objective is to design and put into action a system of technical assistance to improve access to water and sanitation services, in a sustainable form, for the poorest families in the country. Technical Cooperation Chile WATER AND SANITATION 02-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1006 The main objective for this project is to support the competitiveness of Uruguayan businesses through Corporate Responsible actions in Uruguay in line with national and international standards in this area. The specific objective is to improve corporate sector-community relations by promoting Corporate Responsible actions in Uruguay by financing social projects that are executed by NGOs. UR-M1006 Strengthening of Corporate Social Responsability The main objective for this project is to support the competitiveness of Uruguayan businesses through Corporate Responsible actions in Uruguay in line with national and international standards in this area. The specific objective is to improve corporate sector-community relations by promoting Corporate Responsible actions in Uruguay by financing social projects that are executed by NGOs. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1013 The general objective of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, especially in aspects related to bovine raising. The specific objective is to validate a System for Technolgy Transference supporting the possibilities shared for incorporating information technology and communication (ITC), specifically applying instruments for long distance training. UR-M1013 System for Technology Transference for Agriculture Sector by Using TIC The general objective of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, especially in aspects related to bovine raising. The specific objective is to validate a System for Technolgy Transference supporting the possibilities shared for incorporating information technology and communication (ITC), specifically applying instruments for long distance training. Technical Cooperation Uruguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 02-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1008 To design, pilot, and implement a pooled financing instrument that will facilitate the access to long-term financing for small- and medium-sized municipalities (SMSP) and, therefore, strengthen their financial situation. ME-T1008 Development Innovative Financing Instruments Small & Medium Size Municipalities To design, pilot, and implement a pooled financing instrument that will facilitate the access to long-term financing for small- and medium-sized municipalities (SMSP) and, therefore, strengthen their financial situation. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Dec-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-L1003 3.1 The goal of the proposed project is to facilitate long-term economic competitiveness through the development of a dynamic education and training system that is aligned with the demands of the economy for skilled human resources. The objective of the operation is to contribute to the internal and external efficiency of the education system through a series of targeted interventions that: (i) prepare young Bahamian children for early academic success and social integration; (ii) mitigate the co-existence of skills shortages, unemployment, and lack of relevance of education and training for youth; (iii) facilitate the seamless transition of Bahamian youth from school to work. BH-L1003 Investing in Students and Programmes for the Innovative Reform of Education 3.1 The goal of the proposed project is to facilitate long-term economic competitiveness through the development of a dynamic education and training system that is aligned with the demands of the economy for skilled human resources. The objective of the operation is to contribute to the internal and external efficiency of the education system through a series of targeted interventions that: (i) prepare young Bahamian children for early academic success and social integration; (ii) mitigate the co-existence of skills shortages, unemployment, and lack of relevance of education and training for youth; (iii) facilitate the seamless transition of Bahamian youth from school to work. Loan Operation Bahamas EDUCATION 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1005 The objective of the program is to solve the social, environmental and urban problems that cause the current occupation conditions in the basin of the Igarapé Educandos-Cuarenta in the city of Manaus. The specific objectives are: (i) improve the sanitary conditions and reduce the number of diseases of hydric origin in the population, with the enlargement of drinking water services and sewerage; (ii) improve the living and environmental conditions of the floodable areas trough canalization and drainage; and (iii) improve the operative capacity and management of the institutions involved in the program. BR-L1005 Igarapes de Manaus Environmental-Social Program The objective of the program is to solve the social, environmental and urban problems that cause the current occupation conditions in the basin of the Igarapé Educandos-Cuarenta in the city of Manaus. The specific objectives are: (i) improve the sanitary conditions and reduce the number of diseases of hydric origin in the population, with the enlargement of drinking water services and sewerage; (ii) improve the living and environmental conditions of the floodable areas trough canalization and drainage; and (iii) improve the operative capacity and management of the institutions involved in the program. Loan Operation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1031 The objectives are to increase competitiveness and innovation among technology-based seed companies, taking them into commercial operation and generate employment; and to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of early-stage Brazilian companies through seed financing produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. BR-M1031 Novarum Seed Investment Fund The objectives are to increase competitiveness and innovation among technology-based seed companies, taking them into commercial operation and generate employment; and to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of early-stage Brazilian companies through seed financing produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. Technical Cooperation Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-Q0003 The objectives are to increase competitiveness and innovation among technology-based seed companies, taking them into commercial operation and generate employment; and to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of early-stage Brazilian companies through seed financing produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. BR-Q0003 Novarum Seed Investment Fund The objectives are to increase competitiveness and innovation among technology-based seed companies, taking them into commercial operation and generate employment; and to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of early-stage Brazilian companies through seed financing produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. Equity Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1035 The objective of this technical cooperation is the realization of due diligence studies that will determine the viability and financial sustainability of the Project. IDB will proceed with the financing for this Project only if such studies are satisfactory to IDB in form and substance. As such, the results of these studies constitute the cornerstone in IDB's decision to proceed with the loan. BR-T1035 Investment Program of ATE II Transmission Project The objective of this technical cooperation is the realization of due diligence studies that will determine the viability and financial sustainability of the Project. IDB will proceed with the financing for this Project only if such studies are satisfactory to IDB in form and substance. As such, the results of these studies constitute the cornerstone in IDB's decision to proceed with the loan. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1006 The general objective of the project is to promote the competitiveness of the Chilean healthcare sector, ensuring a diversity of private providers selling services for public and private insurers in the healthcare market. The specific objective is to make small and medium-sized private hospitals more productive through the introduction of new tools based on information and communications technology (ICT) solutions for the management and delivery of healthcare services, which will make it easier for them to provide services under the Plan for Universal Care with Explicit Guarantees (Plan AUGE). CH-M1006 Productivity and Management Tools in the Chilean Hospital Market The general objective of the project is to promote the competitiveness of the Chilean healthcare sector, ensuring a diversity of private providers selling services for public and private insurers in the healthcare market. The specific objective is to make small and medium-sized private hospitals more productive through the introduction of new tools based on information and communications technology (ICT) solutions for the management and delivery of healthcare services, which will make it easier for them to provide services under the Plan for Universal Care with Explicit Guarantees (Plan AUGE). Technical Cooperation Chile HEALTH 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1016 The goal of the project is to support the sustainable growth of micro, small, and medium sized enterprises in Colombia. The purpose of the project is to establish a secure, transparent, predictable and sustainable system of commercial franchises that will promote the expansion of MSMEs. CO-M1016 Growing MSMEs in Colombia through Franchising The goal of the project is to support the sustainable growth of micro, small, and medium sized enterprises in Colombia. The purpose of the project is to establish a secure, transparent, predictable and sustainable system of commercial franchises that will promote the expansion of MSMEs. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1006 The purpose of the program is to improve the conditions of labor market participation and the distributive impact of social welfare spending in the Dominican Republic. The specific objectives of the program are to: (i) reduce job search times for the unemployed and recruitment times for employers; (ii) improve the labor performance (employment rate and remuneration) of at-risk groups with little work experience; and (iii) strengthen the operation of the Unified Beneficiary Selection System (SIUBEN) to better target social welfare spending and improve the monitoring of households' commitments under the Solidaridad program. DR-L1006 Labor Markets and Social Transfers, Phase I The purpose of the program is to improve the conditions of labor market participation and the distributive impact of social welfare spending in the Dominican Republic. The specific objectives of the program are to: (i) reduce job search times for the unemployed and recruitment times for employers; (ii) improve the labor performance (employment rate and remuneration) of at-risk groups with little work experience; and (iii) strengthen the operation of the Unified Beneficiary Selection System (SIUBEN) to better target social welfare spending and improve the monitoring of households' commitments under the Solidaridad program. Loan Operation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1005 EN ES-M1005 Entrepreneurial Network of SMEs in the Tourism Sector of San Luis la Herradura EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1010 EN ES-M1010 Strengthening of Competitiveness of Small-Scale Fishermen Cooperative ACOOPAAC EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1012 EN ES-M1012 Production and Commercialization of Ground Brown Sugar Candy from Jiboa Valley EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1002 The general objective of the project is to help make Paraguayan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) more competitive. The purpose of the project is to facilitate the adoption of corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies and practices in SMEs that belong to the value chain of large companies. PR-M1002 Institution Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in SMEs The general objective of the project is to help make Paraguayan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) more competitive. The purpose of the project is to facilitate the adoption of corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies and practices in SMEs that belong to the value chain of large companies. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1174 EN RS-T1174 Legal Framework and Public Policies for Indigenous Peoples EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1214 The objective of this program is to assure that the FM revises its existing environmental and social management policies and procedures and either develops (or upgrades) and implements an EMS commensurate to potential environmental, social, and health and safety impacts and risks of its portfolio. Through the implementation of this technical cooperation, the capabilities of the FM will be strengthened to meet IDB standard environmental requirements, without jeopardizing the viability of the transaction due to Fund's generated incremental costs. RS-T1214 Central American Infrastructure Investment Fund (CAIIF) The objective of this program is to assure that the FM revises its existing environmental and social management policies and procedures and either develops (or upgrades) and implements an EMS commensurate to potential environmental, social, and health and safety impacts and risks of its portfolio. Through the implementation of this technical cooperation, the capabilities of the FM will be strengthened to meet IDB standard environmental requirements, without jeopardizing the viability of the transaction due to Fund's generated incremental costs. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1222 The general objective of the project is to determine the technical-financial viability that will allow the implementation of a micropensions system in Central America and the identification of the existing market for a future pilot project to develop this product. RS-T1222 Micropension in Central America - Feasibility Studies The general objective of the project is to determine the technical-financial viability that will allow the implementation of a micropensions system in Central America and the identification of the existing market for a future pilot project to develop this product. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE0138 The program will consist on the following components: (i) institutional strengthening of MED through changes in the management structure, human resources administration and management information system; (ii) improvement of coverage in initial and basic education also including the expansion to 9th grade and the establishment of a financial plan to maintenance of infraestructure; (iii) teacher training improvement through the implementation of a continous training strategy for initial and basic educ. teachers; (iv) adaptation of the curriculum to the integral and participative model that the government is supporting; and (v) monitoring and evaluation system that will allow to evaluate continously and consistently the results of the changes introduced by the MED in curriculum, teacher training and institutional management. VE0138 Program for the Expansion and Improvement of Initial and Basic Education The program will consist on the following components: (i) institutional strengthening of MED through changes in the management structure, human resources administration and management information system; (ii) improvement of coverage in initial and basic education also including the expansion to 9th grade and the establishment of a financial plan to maintenance of infraestructure; (iii) teacher training improvement through the implementation of a continous training strategy for initial and basic educ. teachers; (iv) adaptation of the curriculum to the integral and participative model that the government is supporting; and (v) monitoring and evaluation system that will allow to evaluate continously and consistently the results of the changes introduced by the MED in curriculum, teacher training and institutional management. Loan Operation Venezuela EDUCATION 30-Nov-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1009 The general objective of the project is to increase the productivity of SMEs, by making them more competitive and reducing their environmental impact. Its purpose is to introduce cleaner production practices in SMEs as a competitiveness strategy. AR-M1009 Environmental Management for Cleaner Production in Central Region The general objective of the project is to increase the productivity of SMEs, by making them more competitive and reducing their environmental impact. Its purpose is to introduce cleaner production practices in SMEs as a competitiveness strategy. Technical Cooperation Argentina ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 29-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1004 The project's general objective is to help deepen the Guatemalan financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors through efficient remittance management. The specific objective is to develop suitable financial products to channel an increasing flow of remittances to production-oriented projects. GU-M1004 "More than Remittances" The project's general objective is to help deepen the Guatemalan financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors through efficient remittance management. The specific objective is to develop suitable financial products to channel an increasing flow of remittances to production-oriented projects. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1022 Contribute to the strengthening of results based management by the Government of Peru, which would promote efficiency and efficacy in the public sector's decision making, transparency and expenditures. PE-T1022 Strategy and Action Plan for Development Effectiveness Contribute to the strengthening of results based management by the Government of Peru, which would promote efficiency and efficacy in the public sector's decision making, transparency and expenditures. Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1025 The objective of this TC is to develop a methodology (including a preliminary quantitative computer model) allowing DIGESA to assess the impact of increased availability of natural gas on future air quality and GHGs in the metropolitan areas of Lima and Callao. PE-T1025 Conversion to Natural Gas and its Impacts on Urban Air Quality The objective of this TC is to develop a methodology (including a preliminary quantitative computer model) allowing DIGESA to assess the impact of increased availability of natural gas on future air quality and GHGs in the metropolitan areas of Lima and Callao. Technical Cooperation Peru ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 29-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1033 The main objetive of the operation is to contribute to the strengthening of a culture of ethics and to the mobilization of social capital in the region. The specific objectives are: (i) to strengthen transparency and ethical values; (ii) to mobilize social capital, promote and strengthen volunteerims; and (iii) to promote education on ethics and social capital in the region. RG-T1033 Social Capital, Ethics and Development Initiative The main objetive of the operation is to contribute to the strengthening of a culture of ethics and to the mobilization of social capital in the region. The specific objectives are: (i) to strengthen transparency and ethical values; (ii) to mobilize social capital, promote and strengthen volunteerims; and (iii) to promote education on ethics and social capital in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1219 EN RS-T1219 Environmental Aspects of Free Trade EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 29-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1227 The objective of the project is to build knowledge regarding emerging gender issues and persistent areas of gender inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean to provide support to: (i) the revision and updating of the Bank's Women in Development Policy and the production of a Long-term Strategic Outlook on Gender Equality in Development and (ii) future Bank operations that address new challenges with regard to gender equality and women empowerment in the region. RS-T1227 Emerging Issues in Gender and Development The objective of the project is to build knowledge regarding emerging gender issues and persistent areas of gender inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean to provide support to: (i) the revision and updating of the Bank's Women in Development Policy and the production of a Long-term Strategic Outlook on Gender Equality in Development and (ii) future Bank operations that address new challenges with regard to gender equality and women empowerment in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1034 Complete and consolidate the legal and strategic framework for the integrated management of solid waste disposal in Bolivia. BO-T1034 Consolidation of an Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy Complete and consolidate the legal and strategic framework for the integrated management of solid waste disposal in Bolivia. Technical Cooperation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 28-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1006 General Objective: Contribute to increase competitiveness of three SME initiatives, supported by Fundacion CORDES, located in Tecoluca, Dept. of San Vicente, El Salv. Specific Objectives: i) Open new commercialization channel for three SMEs products; ii) Fulfill technical requirements to meet new market needs; iii) Increase product quality and update process of manufacturing through continnuous improvement and training program for the SMEs. ES-M1006 Development of Competitiviness Producers Gourmet Cheeses in Tecoluca General Objective: Contribute to increase competitiveness of three SME initiatives, supported by Fundacion CORDES, located in Tecoluca, Dept. of San Vicente, El Salv. Specific Objectives: i) Open new commercialization channel for three SMEs products; ii) Fulfill technical requirements to meet new market needs; iii) Increase product quality and update process of manufacturing through continnuous improvement and training program for the SMEs. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Nov-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-M1004 The program goal is to contribute to increased competition in the telecommunications sector in Jamaica. The program purpose is to provide support to the OUR to improve the regulatory framework for the rapidly evolving sector and to help promote the development of a sustainable competitive environment. JA-M1004 Strengthening Competition in Telecommunications:Support Office of Utilitities R. The program goal is to contribute to increased competition in the telecommunications sector in Jamaica. The program purpose is to provide support to the OUR to improve the regulatory framework for the rapidly evolving sector and to help promote the development of a sustainable competitive environment. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 28-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1011 EN ME-T1011 Economic and Distributional Efficiency of the Labor Market EN Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1035 The overall objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to assess the feasibility of implementing a conditional cash transfer program to stimulate demand for specific social services in Haiti. HA-T1035 Feasibility Assessment of Social Protection Programs The overall objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to assess the feasibility of implementing a conditional cash transfer program to stimulate demand for specific social services in Haiti. Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1036 To provide support in the preparation of the new country strategy paper, with a particular focus on the areas of labor policies and job creation. HA-T1036 Development of 2007 Country Strategy for Haiti To provide support in the preparation of the new country strategy paper, with a particular focus on the areas of labor policies and job creation. Technical Cooperation Haiti FINANCIAL MARKETS 23-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0197 The Program will contribute to improving the quality of life of the native population of Honduras and will contribute to its integral and sustainable development in the economic, social, cultural and environmental areas. In particular, the Program will seek to: (i) improve the productive and human development capacities and opportunities of the communities; (ii) strengthen the internal organization and representativeness of the indigenous and afro-descendant organizations at the local, regional and national level, as well as that of the government institutions that interact with these groups; and (iii) strengthen the SGJ in its regulatory role with respect to the native population. The Program has an integral, intersectorial and participatory character, and incorporates social inclusion, gender and environmental aspects into its interventions. HO0197 Comprehensive Development Autochthonous People The Program will contribute to improving the quality of life of the native population of Honduras and will contribute to its integral and sustainable development in the economic, social, cultural and environmental areas. In particular, the Program will seek to: (i) improve the productive and human development capacities and opportunities of the communities; (ii) strengthen the internal organization and representativeness of the indigenous and afro-descendant organizations at the local, regional and national level, as well as that of the government institutions that interact with these groups; and (iii) strengthen the SGJ in its regulatory role with respect to the native population. The Program has an integral, intersectorial and participatory character, and incorporates social inclusion, gender and environmental aspects into its interventions. Loan Operation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1007 The project involves the establishment of a US$150 million trade finance vehicle to be used to provide trade financing to small and medium sized exporters/importers in the IDB member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Bank will provide a five-year revolving credit facility of up to US$75 million. RG-L1007 IIG Regional Trade Finance Facility The project involves the establishment of a US$150 million trade finance vehicle to be used to provide trade financing to small and medium sized exporters/importers in the IDB member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Bank will provide a five-year revolving credit facility of up to US$75 million. Loan Operation Regional TRADE 23-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1106 Training to primary school teachers in dealing with, and working with, mentally handicapped children RG-T1106 Dev.Community-based Inclusive Education Model Intellectually Disabled Children Training to primary school teachers in dealing with, and working with, mentally handicapped children Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 23-Nov-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1114 Develop a best practices study on involuntary resettlement projects. RG-T1114 Involuntary Resettlement: Policy Review and Best Practices Develop a best practices study on involuntary resettlement projects. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-L1006 To promote the sustainable use of the Caroni River Watershed, safeguarding its energy generation potential. VE-L1006 Integral Management of the Caroni River Watershed To promote the sustainable use of the Caroni River Watershed, safeguarding its energy generation potential. Loan Operation Venezuela ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1014 EN BO-M1014 Efficient MSMEs Promote the Sustainable Development of Tourism in Uyuni EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1007 General Objective: Establish links and access of rural SMEs to the market, by forming joint-ventures, in order to increase sales and income. Specific Objectives: a) Develop new products and enter in new markets; b) Implement joint-ventures schemes among rural SMES for commercilaization and procurement; c) Develop knowledge, skills and abilities in the SMEs in the area of Commercialization; d) Facilitate SMEs' access to support services in commercialization and cost reduction ES-M1007 Support for Commercialization of Rural SMES in Morazan's North Region General Objective: Establish links and access of rural SMEs to the market, by forming joint-ventures, in order to increase sales and income. Specific Objectives: a) Develop new products and enter in new markets; b) Implement joint-ventures schemes among rural SMES for commercilaization and procurement; c) Develop knowledge, skills and abilities in the SMEs in the area of Commercialization; d) Facilitate SMEs' access to support services in commercialization and cost reduction Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1014 The objective of this financing is to support the CONACYT to (i) carry out the required activities to culminate the preparation and beginning of the Program of Support to the Development of Science, Technology and Innovation (PR-0126); and (ii) strengthen its technical team. PR-L1014 PEF:PR0126 Science and Technology Program The objective of this financing is to support the CONACYT to (i) carry out the required activities to culminate the preparation and beginning of the Program of Support to the Development of Science, Technology and Innovation (PR-0126); and (ii) strengthen its technical team. Loan Operation Paraguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 22-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1013 EN BO-M1013 Environmental Adjustment for SMEs of Manufacture Industry EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1012 EN BO-M1012 Support for Formalizing Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1012 Support the City Hall efforts to develop an institution within itself, in charge of the design, follow up and evaluation of an active employment plan. CO-T1012 Strengthening of Employment Policy Management in Bogotá City Council Support the City Hall efforts to develop an institution within itself, in charge of the design, follow up and evaluation of an active employment plan. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1038 The objective of this TC is to: i) develop technical feasibility, environmental impact assessment and related activities necessary for a successful future implementation of at least 3 run of the river micro hydro projects, building on project profiles developed in the initial GAP analysis; and, ii) help the interface with private investors, public entities, non-governmental organizations and municipal governments to move ahead with project design and further negotiations closer as possible to final project implementation, including blue prints for project construction. The major aim once the actual projects are built is to have satisfied social and economic needs such as basic education, health services and communication services, based on community participation and providing for social inclusion and creating proper conditions for a sustainable rural development of excluded groups and individuals to development opportunities. The focus geographic area of this TC would be the Franja Transversal del Norte – FTN and the activities would be developed in close coordination with the Energy Initiative of the Puebla Panama Plan (PPP) and other activities carried out under the GVEP program in Guatemala, such as the UNDP/TTF "GVEP Guatemala Plan: Energy for Poverty Reduction Phase II". The PPP Energy Initiative and GVEP are complementary between them because, as mentioned before the UNDP/TTF reviewed the GAP analysis revisited the communities and got in depth information based in the previous field work in 90 communities, selecting 70 for the feasibility studies and social organization arrangements. The PPP will provide GOG support for the inclusion of GVEP implementation plan in future loan negotiations with IDB and/or other financial institutions to build the projects. GU-T1038 Energy for Poverty Reduction in Rural Areas The objective of this TC is to: i) develop technical feasibility, environmental impact assessment and related activities necessary for a successful future implementation of at least 3 run of the river micro hydro projects, building on project profiles developed in the initial GAP analysis; and, ii) help the interface with private investors, public entities, non-governmental organizations and municipal governments to move ahead with project design and further negotiations closer as possible to final project implementation, including blue prints for project construction. The major aim once the actual projects are built is to have satisfied social and economic needs such as basic education, health services and communication services, based on community participation and providing for social inclusion and creating proper conditions for a sustainable rural development of excluded groups and individuals to development opportunities. The focus geographic area of this TC would be the Franja Transversal del Norte – FTN and the activities would be developed in close coordination with the Energy Initiative of the Puebla Panama Plan (PPP) and other activities carried out under the GVEP program in Guatemala, such as the UNDP/TTF "GVEP Guatemala Plan: Energy for Poverty Reduction Phase II". The PPP Energy Initiative and GVEP are complementary between them because, as mentioned before the UNDP/TTF reviewed the GAP analysis revisited the communities and got in depth information based in the previous field work in 90 communities, selecting 70 for the feasibility studies and social organization arrangements. The PPP will provide GOG support for the inclusion of GVEP implementation plan in future loan negotiations with IDB and/or other financial institutions to build the projects. Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENERGY 18-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-M1002 The broad project objective is to reduce outward migration from Inagua through creation of economic alternatives for Inagua residents. Inagua is of strategic concern to the Government of the Bahamas, given its location at the southern end of the Bahamas archipelago. Based upon an assessment conducted by TDI Corporation for the Government of the Bahamas and the IDB in 2004, sustainable tourism, focused on nature, birdwatching, sport fishing, and soft adventure, was identified as industry with significant growth potential. Working with the local community, a series of action plans was developed to exploit that potential. The objective of this project is to begin the implementation process, focused in the first phase primarily on microenterprise development, product development, investment promotion, and marketing. BH-M1002 Inagua Sustainable Tourism The broad project objective is to reduce outward migration from Inagua through creation of economic alternatives for Inagua residents. Inagua is of strategic concern to the Government of the Bahamas, given its location at the southern end of the Bahamas archipelago. Based upon an assessment conducted by TDI Corporation for the Government of the Bahamas and the IDB in 2004, sustainable tourism, focused on nature, birdwatching, sport fishing, and soft adventure, was identified as industry with significant growth potential. Working with the local community, a series of action plans was developed to exploit that potential. The objective of this project is to begin the implementation process, focused in the first phase primarily on microenterprise development, product development, investment promotion, and marketing. Technical Cooperation Bahamas SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 17-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1071 The general objective of the project is to contribute to the stability of financial systems in Latin America. The specific objective of the project is to strengthen the systems and mechanisms for preventingmoney laundering based on the needs of each beneficiary country,within the framework of itsexisting laws, and in keeping with international standards. RG-M1071 Promotion of Transparency and Security in Financial Markets The general objective of the project is to contribute to the stability of financial systems in Latin America. The specific objective of the project is to strengthen the systems and mechanisms for preventingmoney laundering based on the needs of each beneficiary country,within the framework of itsexisting laws, and in keeping with international standards. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 17-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1115 ProNatura is aware of the many important steps that have already been taken to promote transboundary conservation actions in Latin America and the Caribbean, and it is our intention to support and build on this work. However, there is much more that needs to be done to elevate the prominence of this work and ensure that it successfully balances local and regional economic needs with conservation opportunities. We feel that all international, national and local organizations and government agencies will benefit from a coherent Peace Park planning strategy in which ProNatura works with collaborating partner institutions to facilitate a process to determine the infrastructure, information, and actions that can be applied to support the Peace park approach. RG-T1115 A Comprehensive Assessment of Transboundary Conservation Opportunities in LAC ProNatura is aware of the many important steps that have already been taken to promote transboundary conservation actions in Latin America and the Caribbean, and it is our intention to support and build on this work. However, there is much more that needs to be done to elevate the prominence of this work and ensure that it successfully balances local and regional economic needs with conservation opportunities. We feel that all international, national and local organizations and government agencies will benefit from a coherent Peace Park planning strategy in which ProNatura works with collaborating partner institutions to facilitate a process to determine the infrastructure, information, and actions that can be applied to support the Peace park approach. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 17-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1008 Improvement in the managing of the country's internal and external debt, with an integration of all the decision units in a single government agency. UR-L1008 Debt Management Office Improvement in the managing of the country's internal and external debt, with an integration of all the decision units in a single government agency. Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1007 The general objective is to promote a more entrepreneurial culture in Bolivia, particularly in the cities of La Paz and El Alto. The specific objective is to promote the creation and development of new dynamic enterprises or ventures through sustainable mechanisms for information dissemination, technical assistance, and financing. BO-M1007 Program to Promote an Entrepreneurial Culture The general objective is to promote a more entrepreneurial culture in Bolivia, particularly in the cities of La Paz and El Alto. The specific objective is to promote the creation and development of new dynamic enterprises or ventures through sustainable mechanisms for information dissemination, technical assistance, and financing. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-Q0001 The general objective is to promote a more entrepreneurial culture in Bolivia, particularly in the cities of La Paz and El Alto. The specific objective is to promote the creation and development of new dynamic enterprises or ventures through sustainable mechanisms for information dissemination, technical assistance, and financing. BO-Q0001 Program to Promote an Entrepreneurial Culture The general objective is to promote a more entrepreneurial culture in Bolivia, particularly in the cities of La Paz and El Alto. The specific objective is to promote the creation and development of new dynamic enterprises or ventures through sustainable mechanisms for information dissemination, technical assistance, and financing. Equity Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1005 The project's goal is to help make the Bayahibe region more competitive as an international tourist destination through its natural, ecological, and cultural attractions. The project's purpose is to develop and implement a model for sustainable tourism management of the destination based on best practices in local development, social responsibility and sustainable tourism that integrates the local community's MSMEs generally both in preserving resources and in providing tourism services. DR-M1005 Model for Sustainable Tourism Management in Bayahibe The project's goal is to help make the Bayahibe region more competitive as an international tourist destination through its natural, ecological, and cultural attractions. The project's purpose is to develop and implement a model for sustainable tourism management of the destination based on best practices in local development, social responsibility and sustainable tourism that integrates the local community's MSMEs generally both in preserving resources and in providing tourism services. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 16-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1039 Proposal design of: 1)social-cultural adaptation of financial services package, 2) financing line to the communal authorities for the promotion of internal markets for land leasing, 3) remittances management alternatives. GU-T1039 Social-Cultural Financial Services Adaptation Proposal design of: 1)social-cultural adaptation of financial services package, 2) financing line to the communal authorities for the promotion of internal markets for land leasing, 3) remittances management alternatives. Technical Cooperation Guatemala FINANCIAL MARKETS 16-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1005 EN PN-M1005 Promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility in Panamanian Enterprises EN Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1061 To improve the financial management of small rural producer organizations so that they are better able to consolidate and expand their access to markets. The purpose is to implement and strengthen the use of financial management methods and principles in these organizations. RG-M1061 Strenghtening the Financial Management of Small Rural Producer Organizations To improve the financial management of small rural producer organizations so that they are better able to consolidate and expand their access to markets. The purpose is to implement and strengthen the use of financial management methods and principles in these organizations. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1033 The general objective of the project is to help Bolivia to develop a management by result system. It is necessary to redesign some procedures, methodologies and response mechanisms in order to improve the coordination and integration of the budget administration process and, also, to improve the capacity in the definition, priorization and evaluation of sectorial programs. The specific objectives will be to provide support to the Ministry of Economy in the design and implementation of actions that promote integrity and quality of the budget process; and (ii) to advance towards a management by result systems that are related to the budget. BO-T1033 Development of a System for Management by Results in Bolivia The general objective of the project is to help Bolivia to develop a management by result system. It is necessary to redesign some procedures, methodologies and response mechanisms in order to improve the coordination and integration of the budget administration process and, also, to improve the capacity in the definition, priorization and evaluation of sectorial programs. The specific objectives will be to provide support to the Ministry of Economy in the design and implementation of actions that promote integrity and quality of the budget process; and (ii) to advance towards a management by result systems that are related to the budget. Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1033 The objective of the projec is to provide expert advise to the contry and IADB on viable private-public partnership structures for financing urban development projects in Brazil. BR-T1033 Leveraging Private Sector Resources for Urban Development The objective of the projec is to provide expert advise to the contry and IADB on viable private-public partnership structures for financing urban development projects in Brazil. Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 15-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1012 The objective of the proyect is to assist the Bolsa de Productos de Chile, to obtain a business plan to asses the viability of a central clearing house and its possible implementation, so that it could garantee the BPC transctions, reducing the operational, credit and liquidation risks invloved. CH-T1012 Creation and Development of Clearing House The objective of the proyect is to assist the Bolsa de Productos de Chile, to obtain a business plan to asses the viability of a central clearing house and its possible implementation, so that it could garantee the BPC transctions, reducing the operational, credit and liquidation risks invloved. Technical Cooperation Chile FINANCIAL MARKETS 15-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1103 To improve the living conditions of low-income families in rural communities in southern and east-central Nicaragua. NI-L1103 Renewable Energy Microenterpise Initiatives for Low Income Rural Populations To improve the living conditions of low-income families in rural communities in southern and east-central Nicaragua. Loan Operation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-S1005 To improve the living conditions of low-income families in rural communities in southern and east-central Nicaragua. NI-S1005 Renewable Energy Microenterpise Initiatives for Low Income Rural Populations To improve the living conditions of low-income families in rural communities in southern and east-central Nicaragua. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1029 EN PE-T1029 Technical Note on Ethnic Groups and Social Exclusion in Peru EN Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1028 EN NI-T1028 Initial Education for Children with Special Needs EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua EDUCATION 14-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1118 EN RG-T1118 Childhood Protection Rights: Prevention against Violence EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1141 a) Develop an accounting approach to measure reproductive health expenditures. b) Create and disseminate knowledge about the level of spending on reproductive health services in the region. c) Inform policy formulation in the countries and support the formulation of the Bank's strategies. RG-T1141 Reproductive Health Accounts in LAC: Methodology & Pilot Applications a) Develop an accounting approach to measure reproductive health expenditures. b) Create and disseminate knowledge about the level of spending on reproductive health services in the region. c) Inform policy formulation in the countries and support the formulation of the Bank's strategies. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 14-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1146 EN RG-T1146 Advances and Challenges on Disability in the Southern Cone EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1182 EN RG-T1182 Public Management and Governance EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-L1003 The project is aimed at satisfying the increasing demand of electricity in the country utilizing the hydraulic resources of the Caroní river and substituting the thermo electric generation to decrease the use of non renewable resources. VE-L1003 Tocoma Hydroelectric Power Plant The project is aimed at satisfying the increasing demand of electricity in the country utilizing the hydraulic resources of the Caroní river and substituting the thermo electric generation to decrease the use of non renewable resources. Loan Operation Venezuela ENERGY 14-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-L1016 The TC Loan for Development of the Electric Sector was designed to support the strategic development process of the electric sector in Venezuela, which is promoted by the Government of Venezuela. The objective is to contribute to the design of a new institutional and regulatory framework and proposals for improvements in the management of the sector companies. VE-L1016 TC Loan for Development of the Electric Sector The TC Loan for Development of the Electric Sector was designed to support the strategic development process of the electric sector in Venezuela, which is promoted by the Government of Venezuela. The objective is to contribute to the design of a new institutional and regulatory framework and proposals for improvements in the management of the sector companies. Loan Operation Venezuela ENERGY 14-Nov-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1002 The general objective is to contribute to a sustainable microinsurance market in Bolivia. The specific objective is to expand the use of microinsurance services in the market served by microfinance institutions (MFIs). BO-M1002 Promotion of Microinsurance for Microentrepreneurs The general objective is to contribute to a sustainable microinsurance market in Bolivia. The specific objective is to expand the use of microinsurance services in the market served by microfinance institutions (MFIs). Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1006 The project's general objective is to help deepen the Dominican financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors. The specific objective is to develop a safe, regulated system to bring senders and recipients of remittances into the Dominican Republic's formal banking system, so as to channel remittances into production-oriented projects to be executed primarily by low-income women. DR-M1006 Remittances and Rural Development in the Dominican Republic The project's general objective is to help deepen the Dominican financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors. The specific objective is to develop a safe, regulated system to bring senders and recipients of remittances into the Dominican Republic's formal banking system, so as to channel remittances into production-oriented projects to be executed primarily by low-income women. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1169 To increase income and mitigate the socioeconomic vulnerability of the poor women entrepreneurs in the provinces of Tungurahua, Cotopaxi, Pichincha and Bolivar and other provinces. EC-L1169 Consolidation of Village Banking Programs for Women Microentrepreneurs To increase income and mitigate the socioeconomic vulnerability of the poor women entrepreneurs in the provinces of Tungurahua, Cotopaxi, Pichincha and Bolivar and other provinces. Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-S1003 To increase income and mitigate the socioeconomic vulnerability of the poor women entrepreneurs in the provinces of Tungurahua, Cotopaxi, Pichincha and Bolivar and other provinces. EC-S1003 Consolidation of Village Banking Programs for Women Microentrepreneurs To increase income and mitigate the socioeconomic vulnerability of the poor women entrepreneurs in the provinces of Tungurahua, Cotopaxi, Pichincha and Bolivar and other provinces. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1009 EN UR-M1009 Support for Integration and Development of Cluster Turism in Salto EN Technical Cooperation Uruguay SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 10-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1011 The general objective of the project is to sustainably develop lumber and turistic clusters in Paysandu. The specific objectives are: i) Improving the supply and quality of services through technical assistance and human resources training. ii) Improve integration and expression of SMEs in the value added chains implementing differring strategies in alignment with the corresponding cluster UR-M1011 Increase Territorial Competitiveness of the Department of Paysandu The general objective of the project is to sustainably develop lumber and turistic clusters in Paysandu. The specific objectives are: i) Improving the supply and quality of services through technical assistance and human resources training. ii) Improve integration and expression of SMEs in the value added chains implementing differring strategies in alignment with the corresponding cluster Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1012 The general objective of this project is to contribute to increased sustainability of competitiveness of Mircro, Small and Medium Enterprises through a methodology based on interentrepreneurial cooperation that eases the introduction of improved environmental functions while increasing company profits. UR-M1012 Unionization & Affordable Environmental Management for Micro,Small & Medium Ent. The general objective of this project is to contribute to increased sustainability of competitiveness of Mircro, Small and Medium Enterprises through a methodology based on interentrepreneurial cooperation that eases the introduction of improved environmental functions while increasing company profits. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-L1003 The modernization of Customs and Excise and VAT, will make a significant contribution to the overall program of reform. By raising the efficiency of these operations, it aims to contribute to public sector productivity and saving. This Program will help the GOB to identify the key activities to compensate the estimated revenue losses for the next years, through the strengthening of the customs, excise and VAT management areas. In addition, it provides improved systems which will make Barbados better prepared for the more liberalized international economic conditions provided by the CSME, EPA and FTAA. The specific program objectives are: a) To facilitate the foreign trade operations, simplifying the current customs dispatch procedures, within a process geared to increase tax collection, through the strengthening of control and audit functions, raising at the same time the capacity to prevent and fight against fraud, using risk analysis criteria. b) To strengthen the compliance with the tax obligation through the modernization of the main tax administration processes, especially those corresponding to tax collection and audit. c) To strengthen the institutional management capacity, through the improvement of administrative processes and the implementation of a mechanism for the integration and strengthening of the supporting systems(planning, internal control, financing, human resource, etc). d) To provide better services to the taxpayers with the aim to facilitate the compliance of the tax obligations. e) To update the current hardware and software infrastructure under the new IT concepts, taking into consideration the international standards for data processing, with the aim to keep up with increasing complexity of the tax administration processes. BA-L1003 Modernization of Customs, Excise and VAT Areas The modernization of Customs and Excise and VAT, will make a significant contribution to the overall program of reform. By raising the efficiency of these operations, it aims to contribute to public sector productivity and saving. This Program will help the GOB to identify the key activities to compensate the estimated revenue losses for the next years, through the strengthening of the customs, excise and VAT management areas. In addition, it provides improved systems which will make Barbados better prepared for the more liberalized international economic conditions provided by the CSME, EPA and FTAA. The specific program objectives are: a) To facilitate the foreign trade operations, simplifying the current customs dispatch procedures, within a process geared to increase tax collection, through the strengthening of control and audit functions, raising at the same time the capacity to prevent and fight against fraud, using risk analysis criteria. b) To strengthen the compliance with the tax obligation through the modernization of the main tax administration processes, especially those corresponding to tax collection and audit. c) To strengthen the institutional management capacity, through the improvement of administrative processes and the implementation of a mechanism for the integration and strengthening of the supporting systems(planning, internal control, financing, human resource, etc). d) To provide better services to the taxpayers with the aim to facilitate the compliance of the tax obligations. e) To update the current hardware and software infrastructure under the new IT concepts, taking into consideration the international standards for data processing, with the aim to keep up with increasing complexity of the tax administration processes. Loan Operation Barbados REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1013 1. Improve tourism-related equipment and organization in the state parks. 2. Organize and consolidate the tourism product in the project's area of influence. 3. Strengthen the SMA and the parks'capability to manage ecotourism, leading towards a long term strategy for this purpose. BR-L1013 Ecotourism Development Mata Atlantica, Sâo Paulo 1. Improve tourism-related equipment and organization in the state parks. 2. Organize and consolidate the tourism product in the project's area of influence. 3. Strengthen the SMA and the parks'capability to manage ecotourism, leading towards a long term strategy for this purpose. Loan Operation Brazil ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 09-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1012 The operation pursues the modernization of the public financial sector through: i) the creation of a second tier bank; ii) the closing of existing second tier funds; iii) the modernization of the first tier bank system; iv) the improvement of the performance framework of financial cooperations; and v) the creation of several technical cooperations to improve the credit circuit and its warranties. PR-L1012 Programmatic Public Financial Reform Operation The operation pursues the modernization of the public financial sector through: i) the creation of a second tier bank; ii) the closing of existing second tier funds; iii) the modernization of the first tier bank system; iv) the improvement of the performance framework of financial cooperations; and v) the creation of several technical cooperations to improve the credit circuit and its warranties. Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR0145 The objective of this operation os to support the Government of Paraguay in carrying out its role as financial agent completing the Sector Program for the Financial System Reform (PR-0137). PR0145 CT Loan Support to Financial System Reform The objective of this operation os to support the Government of Paraguay in carrying out its role as financial agent completing the Sector Program for the Financial System Reform (PR-0137). Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Nov-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1031 Deeper understanding of Portugal/Brazil remittance flows within the context of Portugal's experience as both remittance sending and receiving country. BR-T1031 Analysis of the Portugal/Brazil Remittances Market Deeper understanding of Portugal/Brazil remittance flows within the context of Portugal's experience as both remittance sending and receiving country. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRADE 07-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1029 The present Technical Cooperation's objective is to support the implementation of the Growing Well Program, with the support of NGO's, in the execution of the integral interventions in rural communities exposed to greater social risks, paying more attention to families with malnourished children under 5 years of age. GU-T1029 Support for the Implementation of "Growing Well" Program The present Technical Cooperation's objective is to support the implementation of the Growing Well Program, with the support of NGO's, in the execution of the integral interventions in rural communities exposed to greater social risks, paying more attention to families with malnourished children under 5 years of age. Technical Cooperation Guatemala HEALTH 07-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1022 PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR THE SPECIAL FORUM ON HARMONIZATION AND LIDERSHIP AND ALIGNMENT OF THE REGIONAL COOPERATION: I) DIAGNOSTIC AND ANALYSIS OF THE REGIONAL COOPERATION; II) UPDATE OF THE CENTRALAMERICAN AGENDA. NI-T1022 Preparation Especial Forum Coordination,Harmonization of Regional Cooperation PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR THE SPECIAL FORUM ON HARMONIZATION AND LIDERSHIP AND ALIGNMENT OF THE REGIONAL COOPERATION: I) DIAGNOSTIC AND ANALYSIS OF THE REGIONAL COOPERATION; II) UPDATE OF THE CENTRALAMERICAN AGENDA. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1023 Institutional Diagnosis of DGME Institutional Strategy Planning of DGME Software Integral NI-T1023 Institutional Strenghthening Dirección General Migración (DGME) Institutional Diagnosis of DGME Institutional Strategy Planning of DGME Software Integral Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1014 Microenterprises development is one of the IDB main objetives. This project will improve the competitiveness in the product chain of 5 indigenous associations in the country area of Azuay and Cañar. EC-M1014 Competitiveness Improvement of Agricultural Products Chain Microenterprises development is one of the IDB main objetives. This project will improve the competitiveness in the product chain of 5 indigenous associations in the country area of Azuay and Cañar. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1015 EN EC-M1015 Strengthening of Commercialization Network of Small Agricultural Producers EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1016 EN EC-M1016 Development of the Productive Chain of Medical Plants EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1017 EN EC-M1017 Strengthen of A.D.E.'s Enterprises Services EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1022 The objective of the project is to support small and micro farmers to implement the organic cultivation of mangoes, as an instrument to generate added value to their product. This change is needed in order to adapt their product to current and future external demand, obtaining a better price for their product. PE-M1022 Conversion to Organic Cultivation of Mangoes The objective of the project is to support small and micro farmers to implement the organic cultivation of mangoes, as an instrument to generate added value to their product. This change is needed in order to adapt their product to current and future external demand, obtaining a better price for their product. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-L1006 The main objective is to ensure the effective and timely preparation and initial implementation of the Citizen Security Programme (TT-L1003). TT-L1006 PEF:TT-L1003 The Citizen Security Program The main objective is to ensure the effective and timely preparation and initial implementation of the Citizen Security Programme (TT-L1003). Loan Operation Trinidad and Tobago SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1006 The general objective of this Program is to promote further improvements in the quality of public investment (maximizing the economic and social benefits) as to promote a more solidary, equitable and competitive society. Specifically, it will contribute to rationalize public investment (better allocation of public resources, contemplating efficiency and equity criteria) and improve preinvestment management) rationalization of the decision making process) in the context of the financial and administrative decentralization. BO-L1006 Support for the National Public Investment System The general objective of this Program is to promote further improvements in the quality of public investment (maximizing the economic and social benefits) as to promote a more solidary, equitable and competitive society. Specifically, it will contribute to rationalize public investment (better allocation of public resources, contemplating efficiency and equity criteria) and improve preinvestment management) rationalization of the decision making process) in the context of the financial and administrative decentralization. Loan Operation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1002 The Program's general objective is to improve mobility, safety and accessibility for passengers and goods in the State Road Network (SRN). This improvement will be achieved by rehabilitating critical sections of the network, reducing transportation costs and increasing road safety. The Program will promote the sustainability of the SRN by improving the efficiency of the road management system. The operation will improve travel time and accessibility to markets and services boosting economic activities in its area of influence and contributing to the region's competitiveness. BR-L1002 Espirito Santo State Highways The Program's general objective is to improve mobility, safety and accessibility for passengers and goods in the State Road Network (SRN). This improvement will be achieved by rehabilitating critical sections of the network, reducing transportation costs and increasing road safety. The Program will promote the sustainability of the SRN by improving the efficiency of the road management system. The operation will improve travel time and accessibility to markets and services boosting economic activities in its area of influence and contributing to the region's competitiveness. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 02-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1003 This operation foresees the institutional strengthening Dominican National Statistics System, throughout following componentes: 1. - Internal strengthening of the Ruling Statistical Institution (RSI), which includes: i) Revision of the legal framework; ii) development and automatization of the personnel management system ; iii) retooling of the substantial and support processes; iv) equipment; v) rehabilitation of the physical space; vi) establishment of connectivity links with sector agencies and units, and vi) implementation of a personnel training and salary benefits system. 2. - Production and articulation of the statistics produced in the country, that it includes: i) Development conceptual frameworks that will rule the production of of statistical information of the RSI (censuses and surveys); ii) development of the normative frameworks that will govern the production of statistical information by the sector agencies; and iii) inclusion of at least five high-priority sectors of the national statistic system. 3. - Development of a use and dissemination platform , that includes: i) rehabilitation of the physical space and automatization of the documentation center; ii) implantation in the ER of a costumer service unit; iii) establishment of standards and continuous measurement of the level of users satisfaction of the statistics system; iv) development and imlementation of a communication and disemination system; v) training of the principal users of the statistical system in the mechanisms of accesibility to the statitistical information; and institutional strengthening and equipment to the communication and marketing division. DR-L1003 Strengthening of the National Statistics System This operation foresees the institutional strengthening Dominican National Statistics System, throughout following componentes: 1. - Internal strengthening of the Ruling Statistical Institution (RSI), which includes: i) Revision of the legal framework; ii) development and automatization of the personnel management system ; iii) retooling of the substantial and support processes; iv) equipment; v) rehabilitation of the physical space; vi) establishment of connectivity links with sector agencies and units, and vi) implementation of a personnel training and salary benefits system. 2. - Production and articulation of the statistics produced in the country, that it includes: i) Development conceptual frameworks that will rule the production of of statistical information of the RSI (censuses and surveys); ii) development of the normative frameworks that will govern the production of statistical information by the sector agencies; and iii) inclusion of at least five high-priority sectors of the national statistic system. 3. - Development of a use and dissemination platform , that includes: i) rehabilitation of the physical space and automatization of the documentation center; ii) implantation in the ER of a costumer service unit; iii) establishment of standards and continuous measurement of the level of users satisfaction of the statistics system; iv) development and imlementation of a communication and disemination system; v) training of the principal users of the statistical system in the mechanisms of accesibility to the statitistical information; and institutional strengthening and equipment to the communication and marketing division. Loan Operation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0240 The objective of the Program is to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico to enable them to participate in export markets. The lack of access to medium and long-term finance is among the barriers that limit the development of the export-oriented SME sector. In order to facilitate access to such finance, the Government of Mexico has requested support from the IDB for Bancomext, both to address its financial condition as well as its operations, with an eye to support Bancomext's efforts to execute its mission both efficiently and competitively, without introducing distortions into the financial markets. ME0240 Small Exporters Finance Program The objective of the Program is to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico to enable them to participate in export markets. The lack of access to medium and long-term finance is among the barriers that limit the development of the export-oriented SME sector. In order to facilitate access to such finance, the Government of Mexico has requested support from the IDB for Bancomext, both to address its financial condition as well as its operations, with an eye to support Bancomext's efforts to execute its mission both efficiently and competitively, without introducing distortions into the financial markets. Loan Operation Mexico TRADE 02-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1008 The objective of the Program is to consolidate a decentralized local-social-public-investment system, participative, efficient and effective that allows to improve the access of the poor population to basic services. The aim of the Program is to contribute to the improvement of the life condition of the poor population, within the frame of the ODMs for Nicaragua. NI-L1008 Municipal Social Investment Program - ESIF The objective of the Program is to consolidate a decentralized local-social-public-investment system, participative, efficient and effective that allows to improve the access of the poor population to basic services. The aim of the Program is to contribute to the improvement of the life condition of the poor population, within the frame of the ODMs for Nicaragua. Loan Operation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1018 The project's general objective is to give the members of credit unions outside the Lima metropolitan area greater access to microfinance products and services. The project's specific objective is to strengthen the capacity of creditunions outside the Lima metropolitan area to offer specialized products and services for the microenterprise sector. PE-M1018 Support for Microfinance at Credit Unions Outside Lima The project's general objective is to give the members of credit unions outside the Lima metropolitan area greater access to microfinance products and services. The project's specific objective is to strengthen the capacity of creditunions outside the Lima metropolitan area to offer specialized products and services for the microenterprise sector. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1034 The objective of this technical assistance is to support the preparation of the Rural Program of Water and sanitation with the collaboration of an organization specialized in Community development. The CT will finance an NGO which will be responsible for the following activities: (i) to present the program to the rural communities in the three departments involved; (ii) to motivate communities to participate in the Program; (iii) to encourage discussions in the communities related to questions they migh have regarding the supply drinking water and sanitation (tariff, costs of the services, etc). This technical assistance will be carried out by an organization specialized in Community development specialized in the sector of water and sanitation whose personnel will have to speak and write French and if possible Creole. HA-T1034 Community Development to Support the Water and Sanitation Program The objective of this technical assistance is to support the preparation of the Rural Program of Water and sanitation with the collaboration of an organization specialized in Community development. The CT will finance an NGO which will be responsible for the following activities: (i) to present the program to the rural communities in the three departments involved; (ii) to motivate communities to participate in the Program; (iii) to encourage discussions in the communities related to questions they migh have regarding the supply drinking water and sanitation (tariff, costs of the services, etc). This technical assistance will be carried out by an organization specialized in Community development specialized in the sector of water and sanitation whose personnel will have to speak and write French and if possible Creole. Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 01-Nov-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1045 EN HO-T1045 Development of Strategy for Autochthonous Population EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1006 The project's general objective is to help deepen the Bolivian financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors. The specific objective is to promote a remittance management model that will bring disadvantaged rural communities in Bolivia into the financial services system. BO-M1006 Development of Services to Improve Remittances Access and Management The project's general objective is to help deepen the Bolivian financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors. The specific objective is to promote a remittance management model that will bring disadvantaged rural communities in Bolivia into the financial services system. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1103 To boost small-scale farmer income in San Miguel, Morazán, Usulután, and San Vicente by strenghtening their business associations' management. ES-L1103 Rural Consolidation of Agroenterprises To boost small-scale farmer income in San Miguel, Morazán, Usulután, and San Vicente by strenghtening their business associations' management. Loan Operation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 28-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1002 The project's general objective is to help deepen the Salvadoran financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors through efficient management of remittances. The specific objective is to build the capacity of microfinance institutions to offer products linked to family remittances, such as housing loans and loans for small, production-oriented projects. ES-M1002 Remittances and Rural Development in El Salvador The project's general objective is to help deepen the Salvadoran financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors through efficient management of remittances. The specific objective is to build the capacity of microfinance institutions to offer products linked to family remittances, such as housing loans and loans for small, production-oriented projects. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1004 To boost small-scale farmer income in San Miguel, Morazán, Usulután, and San Vicente by strenghtening their business associations' management. ES-S1004 Rural Consolidation of Agroenterprises To boost small-scale farmer income in San Miguel, Morazán, Usulután, and San Vicente by strenghtening their business associations' management. Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 28-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1003 The project's general objective is to help deepen the Paraguayan financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors through efficientremittance management. The specific objective is to develop a system to bring unbanked Paraguayan migrants in other countries and their families receiving remittances in Paraguay into the formal financial system. PR-M1003 Bringing Unbanked Remittance Recipients into Formal Financial System The project's general objective is to help deepen the Paraguayan financial system by extending its reach and coverage in rural low-income sectors through efficientremittance management. The specific objective is to develop a system to bring unbanked Paraguayan migrants in other countries and their families receiving remittances in Paraguay into the formal financial system. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1032 EN HA-T1032 Support for the National Service of Potable Water (SNEP) EN Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 27-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1183 Assure that legislators, who have to-date largely been ignored in the Summit process, are now brought in as active participants. By preparing and widely disseminating case studies of Summit mandates that have been transformed into law and put into practice, the goal is to foment further legislative involvement in Summit follow-up. RG-T1183 Case Studies on the Implementation of Summit of the Americas Mandate Assure that legislators, who have to-date largely been ignored in the Summit process, are now brought in as active participants. By preparing and widely disseminating case studies of Summit mandates that have been transformed into law and put into practice, the goal is to foment further legislative involvement in Summit follow-up. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1044 Three Components: 1 Four country studies 2 two national workshops 3 workshop on methodology and results from studies RS-X1044 Political Economy Analysis of the Budget Process for the Andean Countries Three Components: 1 Four country studies 2 two national workshops 3 workshop on methodology and results from studies Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1006 The program will be divided into three components: Component 1. Conditional cash transfers. The program will finance conditional cash transfers for poor families. Component 2. Non-monetary subsidies. Two activities will be financed: (i) workshops regarding adult education, nutrition, infant work eradication, health, and social organization and (ii) after school programs for children. Component 3. Institutional Strengthening: The development and strengthening of the following systems will be financed: (i) control of conditionalities and registry, (ii) subsidy payment, (iii) monitoring, (iv) evaluation and (v) social risks. AR-L1006 Support for Plan Familias I The program will be divided into three components: Component 1. Conditional cash transfers. The program will finance conditional cash transfers for poor families. Component 2. Non-monetary subsidies. Two activities will be financed: (i) workshops regarding adult education, nutrition, infant work eradication, health, and social organization and (ii) after school programs for children. Component 3. Institutional Strengthening: The development and strengthening of the following systems will be financed: (i) control of conditionalities and registry, (ii) subsidy payment, (iii) monitoring, (iv) evaluation and (v) social risks. Loan Operation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-M1001 The goal of the project is to improve the competitiveness of pilot destinations in The Bahamas thereby contributing to positioning the country as a sustainable tourism destination. The purpose of the project is to diversify the tourism product and market newly developed sustainable tourism packages offered by a network of SMEs (multi-island destinations) in specific market segments, such as, heritage, culture and nature. BH-M1001 Sustainable Tourism Network for SMES The goal of the project is to improve the competitiveness of pilot destinations in The Bahamas thereby contributing to positioning the country as a sustainable tourism destination. The purpose of the project is to diversify the tourism product and market newly developed sustainable tourism packages offered by a network of SMEs (multi-island destinations) in specific market segments, such as, heritage, culture and nature. Technical Cooperation Bahamas SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 26-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1032 This project is a collateralized credit facility to finance the origination and accumulation of instruments backed by real estate assets for further securitization.  The facility was originally funded by the IDB with a 7-year loan of up to US$ 75 million.  An additional US$ 25 million was disbursed on October 28, 2010.  BSEC is using the proceeds of the loans to originate and accumulate instruments backed by real estate assets until there is sufficient volume to securitize and place them in the domestic capital markets. BR-L1032 Brazilian Securities Mortgage Instruments Warehouse Facility This project is a collateralized credit facility to finance the origination and accumulation of instruments backed by real estate assets for further securitization.  The facility was originally funded by the IDB with a 7-year loan of up to US$ 75 million.  An additional US$ 25 million was disbursed on October 28, 2010.  BSEC is using the proceeds of the loans to originate and accumulate instruments backed by real estate assets until there is sufficient volume to securitize and place them in the domestic capital markets. Loan Operation Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 26-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1008 Support the government of Colombia in carrying out the XVII National Population Census and the VI Housing Census. The program aims at guaranteeing the quality of the census in terms of coverage, transparency and opportunity, making sure it observes international standards. CO-L1008 2005 General Census Support Program Support the government of Colombia in carrying out the XVII National Population Census and the VI Housing Census. The program aims at guaranteeing the quality of the census in terms of coverage, transparency and opportunity, making sure it observes international standards. Loan Operation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1012 N/A DR-L1012 Banco Popular Dominicano, C. por A. N/A Loan Operation Dominican Republic TRADE 26-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1024 N/A EC-L1024 Banco de la Produccion, S.A. (PRODUBANCO) N/A Loan Operation Ecuador TRADE 26-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0159 The project's objective is to provide more opportunities for the very poor to enroll and stay in school and complete the cycle, expanding the supply of education in preschool and basic education (grades 1 to 6), making it more flexible, and improving the conditions for learning and coexistence in schools. ES0159 Basic Education for All The project's objective is to provide more opportunities for the very poor to enroll and stay in school and complete the cycle, expanding the supply of education in preschool and basic education (grades 1 to 6), making it more flexible, and improving the conditions for learning and coexistence in schools. Loan Operation El Salvador EDUCATION 26-Oct-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1193 The main objective of the project is to improve the access to mortgage loans by individuals of Mexican origin in the U.S. through a pilot project, offering US dollar based mortgage loans. Another objective is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances from the United States to Mexico by enabling remittance flows to be used to purchase houses. ME-L1193 Direct Savings by Mexicans Living in USA toward Purchase of Housing in Mexico The main objective of the project is to improve the access to mortgage loans by individuals of Mexican origin in the U.S. through a pilot project, offering US dollar based mortgage loans. Another objective is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances from the United States to Mexico by enabling remittance flows to be used to purchase houses. Loan Operation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 26-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1011 The main objective of the project is to improve the access to mortgage loans by individuals of Mexican origin in the U.S. through a pilot project, offering US dollar based mortgage loans. Another objective is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances from the United States to Mexico by enabling remittance flows to be used to purchase houses. ME-M1011 Direct Savings by Mexicans Living in USA toward Purchase of Housing in Mexico The main objective of the project is to improve the access to mortgage loans by individuals of Mexican origin in the U.S. through a pilot project, offering US dollar based mortgage loans. Another objective is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances from the United States to Mexico by enabling remittance flows to be used to purchase houses. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 26-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1116 EN RG-T1116 The Business Argument for Corporate Social Responsibility EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1003 EN ES-M1003 Strengthening of Competitiveness of Tourism & Craftsmanship-based SMEs EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1008 EN ES-M1008 Support for Estableshing New SME Model for 'Achiote' Production EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1009 General Objective: Increase competitiveness of 100 SMEs from S. Vicente Depart., through associative practices, training, and technical assistance. ES-M1009 Improvement of Productivity and Positioning of 100 SMEs of S. Vicente General Objective: Increase competitiveness of 100 SMEs from S. Vicente Depart., through associative practices, training, and technical assistance. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1153 The general objective of this technical cooperation program is to extend the Access Initiative to include Central America, through the strengthening and creation of national consortia in the countries of that area, with the aim of carrying out and evaluating the degree that the Principle 10 of the Río Declaration has been implemented, and in accordance with the results achieved, elaborate proposals to improve access to information, participation and justice in environmental decision-making for each country. RS-T1153 Implementation of the Central American Access Initiative The general objective of this technical cooperation program is to extend the Access Initiative to include Central America, through the strengthening and creation of national consortia in the countries of that area, with the aim of carrying out and evaluating the degree that the Principle 10 of the Río Declaration has been implemented, and in accordance with the results achieved, elaborate proposals to improve access to information, participation and justice in environmental decision-making for each country. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 25-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1195 This TC aims at providing indicators and guidance to evaluate and follow-up on the environmental management capacity of executing agencies/sponsors. Performance Indicators should help agencies measure their management abilities, be more accountable and able to improve their environmental governance. The specific objectives of this TC are: a) Development of environmental management performance indicators applicable to project executing agencies/sponsors in three sectors, roads, energy and FI's. The indicators should be used in the Project Logical Framework. b) Development of Guidelines to evaluate institutional environmental management performance of the project executing agencies/sponsors in the referred sectors; c) Development of a Toolkit, to be used by borrowing member countries and the Bank in the process of evaluating the environmental management performance of their executing agencies/sponsors in the three sectors. d) Production of a Publication, to disseminate the performance indicators, the guidelines for implementation, and the results of the case studies. RS-T1195 Development of Indicators and Guidelines to Measure Environmental Performance This TC aims at providing indicators and guidance to evaluate and follow-up on the environmental management capacity of executing agencies/sponsors. Performance Indicators should help agencies measure their management abilities, be more accountable and able to improve their environmental governance. The specific objectives of this TC are: a) Development of environmental management performance indicators applicable to project executing agencies/sponsors in three sectors, roads, energy and FI's. The indicators should be used in the Project Logical Framework. b) Development of Guidelines to evaluate institutional environmental management performance of the project executing agencies/sponsors in the referred sectors; c) Development of a Toolkit, to be used by borrowing member countries and the Bank in the process of evaluating the environmental management performance of their executing agencies/sponsors in the three sectors. d) Production of a Publication, to disseminate the performance indicators, the guidelines for implementation, and the results of the case studies. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 25-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1135 To help increase the productivity, raise the income, and improve the quality of life of rural families in the municipios of El Negrito, Victoria and Morazán in the department of Yoro, in Honduras. HO-L1135 Financing Diversification Small Farmers in Yoro To help increase the productivity, raise the income, and improve the quality of life of rural families in the municipios of El Negrito, Victoria and Morazán in the department of Yoro, in Honduras. Loan Operation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-S1006 To help increase the productivity, raise the income, and improve the quality of life of rural families in the municipios of El Negrito, Victoria and Morazán in the department of Yoro, in Honduras. HO-S1006 Financing Diversification Small Farmers in Yoro To help increase the productivity, raise the income, and improve the quality of life of rural families in the municipios of El Negrito, Victoria and Morazán in the department of Yoro, in Honduras. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1006 The objective of the operation is to improve environmental governance to ensure that the capacity exists at the national and local levels to address the priorities agreed upon in the Interim Cooperation Framework (CCI) and in accordance with the guidelines and policy framework of the National Action Plan for Environment. HA-L1006 Institutional Strengthening for Environmental Management The objective of the operation is to improve environmental governance to ensure that the capacity exists at the national and local levels to address the priorities agreed upon in the Interim Cooperation Framework (CCI) and in accordance with the guidelines and policy framework of the National Action Plan for Environment. Grant Financing Product Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1015 The IDB country strategy paper for Panama notes the importance of competitiveness for economic growth and poverty reduction. While trade liberalization presents a number of opportunities, it will require countries to take appropriate adjustments in policy. The Regional Operations Department II is developing a strategy to provide support to the region in making a competitive transition of agriculture and the rural economy to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by further trade liberalization and to mitigate the negative impact on the rural poor. Annex II details how this effort fits within Panama's country strategy paper. PN-T1015 Competitive Transition of Agriculture and Rural Economy The IDB country strategy paper for Panama notes the importance of competitiveness for economic growth and poverty reduction. While trade liberalization presents a number of opportunities, it will require countries to take appropriate adjustments in policy. The Regional Operations Department II is developing a strategy to provide support to the region in making a competitive transition of agriculture and the rural economy to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by further trade liberalization and to mitigate the negative impact on the rural poor. Annex II details how this effort fits within Panama's country strategy paper. Technical Cooperation Panama AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 21-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1024 This project will design and implement a Health Accounts module in the General Social Security System. CO-T1024 Institutionalization of National Health Accounts This project will design and implement a Health Accounts module in the General Social Security System. Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 18-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1025 EN HA-T1025 Support for Start up of National Flood Early Warning Program EN Technical Cooperation Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1032 The objective of this operation is to improve social and economic conditions in La Paz by the consolidation of cultural values that would promote economic activities. BO-T1032 Improvements to the Cultural Center of the San Francisco Convent The objective of this operation is to improve social and economic conditions in La Paz by the consolidation of cultural values that would promote economic activities. Technical Cooperation Bolivia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 17-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1039 EN HO-T1039 Consolidating Advances in Descentralization EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211013 The general objective of the project is to support the Government of El Salvador in strengthening reforms of the maritime and ports subsector, in order to make El Salvador's maritime foreign trade more competitive and facilitate private-sector participation in maritime and port industry activities. More specifically, the project seeks to: (i) develop the institutional capacity and prioritize the functions of the AMP as a regulatory agency; (ii) supplement the legal and regulatory framework for maritime and port activity; (iii) develop the technical and economic aspects of maritime and port activity; and (iv) design and execute the training plan for personnel from the AMP and the maritime and ports community. TC0211013 Strengthening of the Maritime and Ports Authority The general objective of the project is to support the Government of El Salvador in strengthening reforms of the maritime and ports subsector, in order to make El Salvador's maritime foreign trade more competitive and facilitate private-sector participation in maritime and port industry activities. More specifically, the project seeks to: (i) develop the institutional capacity and prioritize the functions of the AMP as a regulatory agency; (ii) supplement the legal and regulatory framework for maritime and port activity; (iii) develop the technical and economic aspects of maritime and port activity; and (iv) design and execute the training plan for personnel from the AMP and the maritime and ports community. Technical Cooperation El Salvador TRANSPORT 17-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1014 The main objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Government of Jamaica to expand the initial focus on domestic violence in the loan operation to include sexual exploitation and trafficking in persons which have emerged as critical issues. JA-T1014 Citizen Security and Justice- Focusing on Trafficking in Persons The main objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Government of Jamaica to expand the initial focus on domestic violence in the loan operation to include sexual exploitation and trafficking in persons which have emerged as critical issues. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1016 In order to attain its objective the Project includes financing for the following: (i) specialized consulting services; (ii) travel expenses ;(iii) procurement of information technology necessary for the development of related activities. PR-L1016 PEF:PR0146 Strengthening the Judiciary System In order to attain its objective the Project includes financing for the following: (i) specialized consulting services; (ii) travel expenses ;(iii) procurement of information technology necessary for the development of related activities. Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1010 EN BO-M1010 Strengthening of the Chocolate Sector in Sucre EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1012 The program would contemplate: (i) the improvement of human resources administration; (ii) the consolidation of the decision-making judiciary statistical system; and (iii) the organizational reengineering of the Administrative Corporation of the Judiciary (CAPJ), including the foundations for its administrative decentralization. CH-L1012 Inst. Streng. Judicial Branch Adm. Corporation The program would contemplate: (i) the improvement of human resources administration; (ii) the consolidation of the decision-making judiciary statistical system; and (iii) the organizational reengineering of the Administrative Corporation of the Judiciary (CAPJ), including the foundations for its administrative decentralization. Loan Operation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1002 Provide technical and economical support to the Cooperaiva ABACORDESOY, in order to promote sustainable and productive activities, establishing it as a competitive provider. ES-S1002 Cardboard Paper Waste Sustainable Collection and Processing Support Program Provide technical and economical support to the Cooperaiva ABACORDESOY, in order to promote sustainable and productive activities, establishing it as a competitive provider. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210032 General: Improve the living standards of the two indigenous Kallawaya communities from the Bautista Saavedra (Chari y Chajaya) Province, through an efficient and sustainable conversation of medicinal plants TC0210032 Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity of Vegetable Medicine General: Improve the living standards of the two indigenous Kallawaya communities from the Bautista Saavedra (Chari y Chajaya) Province, through an efficient and sustainable conversation of medicinal plants Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1017 The project's general objective is to deepen the capital market. Its specific objective is to develop alternative long-term financing and investment mechanisms for firms and investors and to increase the number of participants in Colombia's capital market, including issuers, institutional investors, and private equity fund (PEF) managers. The project involves a series of activities relating to training, awareness-raising, and connecting entrepreneurs with investors, with a view to creating alternative sources of long-term financing that support the growth of Colombian companies and increase their competitiveness. CO-M1017 Positioning of New Companies in the Capital Market The project's general objective is to deepen the capital market. Its specific objective is to develop alternative long-term financing and investment mechanisms for firms and investors and to increase the number of participants in Colombia's capital market, including issuers, institutional investors, and private equity fund (PEF) managers. The project involves a series of activities relating to training, awareness-raising, and connecting entrepreneurs with investors, with a view to creating alternative sources of long-term financing that support the growth of Colombian companies and increase their competitiveness. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1002 To improve living conditions for rural families in extreme poverty over the medium and long term through an integrated network intervention in municipios targeted for their poverty levels. ES-L1002 Support for the Solidarity Network Program To improve living conditions for rural families in extreme poverty over the medium and long term through an integrated network intervention in municipios targeted for their poverty levels. Loan Operation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Oct-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1003 The general objective of the program is to help generate an environment of trust, transparency, security, and efficiency for the resolution of individual labor disputes by designing and implementing a sustainable specialized labor conciliation and arbitration service under the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. HO-M1003 Program to Establish a Specialized Alternative Labor Dispute Resolution Service The general objective of the program is to help generate an environment of trust, transparency, security, and efficiency for the resolution of individual labor disputes by designing and implementing a sustainable specialized labor conciliation and arbitration service under the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1033 EN PR-T1033 Workshop on the Importance of the Modernization of the State EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1042 Support to the IDB Country Strategies of Honduras and Nicaragua. RS-X1042 Support for IDB Country Strategies for Honduras and Nicaragua Support to the IDB Country Strategies of Honduras and Nicaragua. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1189 The specific objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Governments of Honduras, Nicaragua and Chile in the identification of the most efficient, acceptable and sustainable programs for the prevention and control of "functional developmental delays" (FDDs) in children below six years of age. RS-T1189 Cost-effectiveness of Prevention and Control of Developmental Delays in Infancy The specific objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Governments of Honduras, Nicaragua and Chile in the identification of the most efficient, acceptable and sustainable programs for the prevention and control of "functional developmental delays" (FDDs) in children below six years of age. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1038 EN ES-T1038 Emergency Response to Heavy Rainfall and Eruption of Ilamatepec Volcano EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 06-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1021 To prepare the final studies and designs of the Municipality of Masaya' s water and sanitation systems in order to get funding from the Bank. (The project is not in the Banck's projects pipeline but it has been included in the Bank's project inventory with Nicaragua. NI-T1021 Water and Sewerage Final Design and Study of Masaya City To prepare the final studies and designs of the Municipality of Masaya' s water and sanitation systems in order to get funding from the Bank. (The project is not in the Banck's projects pipeline but it has been included in the Bank's project inventory with Nicaragua. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua WATER AND SANITATION 06-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1005 The Project will finance the construction of Porce III Hydroelectric Power Plan, owned by Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EEPPM). The Project is required to satisfy the growth in energy demand in Colombia. Renewable and low-cost resources from the Porce River will be used in a social and environmentally sustainable manner. The Project will finance civil works, electromechanical equipment, transmission lines and an environmental and social management plan. CO-L1005 Porce III Hydroelectric Power Plant The Project will finance the construction of Porce III Hydroelectric Power Plan, owned by Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EEPPM). The Project is required to satisfy the growth in energy demand in Colombia. Renewable and low-cost resources from the Porce River will be used in a social and environmentally sustainable manner. The Project will finance civil works, electromechanical equipment, transmission lines and an environmental and social management plan. Loan Operation Colombia ENERGY 05-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0203 THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO STRENGTHEN THE NATIONAL INNO0VATION SYSTEM, SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT IN PERU AND BUILD APPROPRIATE FINANCING AND INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS TO ACHIEVE THESE ENDS. PE0203 Science and Technology Program THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO STRENGTHEN THE NATIONAL INNO0VATION SYSTEM, SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT IN PERU AND BUILD APPROPRIATE FINANCING AND INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS TO ACHIEVE THESE ENDS. Loan Operation Peru SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1027 To promote a greater participation of organizations of the civil society in the oversight for better public management, mainly of the process of acquisitions of goods and services by the State, supporting the design of integrity indexes for public institutions at the national level. PR-T1027 Citizen Participation in the Oversight of Public Biddings To promote a greater participation of organizations of the civil society in the oversight for better public management, mainly of the process of acquisitions of goods and services by the State, supporting the design of integrity indexes for public institutions at the national level. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1092 To empower women to participate in and impact upon public policy and political processes related to the reform of the state and democratic practices in LAC. RS-T1092 Women, Democratic Governance and Reform of the State in LAC To empower women to participate in and impact upon public policy and political processes related to the reform of the state and democratic practices in LAC. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1107 The project's main objectives are to jumpstart and ensure effective implementation of integrated multi-sectoral youth development programs and/or components in the pipeline. In addition find, integrate and build upon successful innovative strategies in which public, private, civil society and youth have come together to empower youth –at-risk and helped them turn around their lives and become productive members of society. RS-T1107 Operative Tools and Innovative Strategies for Youth Development Interventions The project's main objectives are to jumpstart and ensure effective implementation of integrated multi-sectoral youth development programs and/or components in the pipeline. In addition find, integrate and build upon successful innovative strategies in which public, private, civil society and youth have come together to empower youth –at-risk and helped them turn around their lives and become productive members of society. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1205 The general objective of this Technical Cooperation is to contribute to the integration of the perspective of kind in the initiatives of the PPP. The specific objectives are: (i) to develop an agenda for the cross integration of kind in the PPP, to be agreed with the Presidential Commissioners, that reflects the priorities of women and other groups for the promotion of the equality of kind in the region; and (ii) a proposal for its institutionalization and sustainability. RS-T1205 Development of an Agenda for the Cross Integration of Gender Issues in the PPP The general objective of this Technical Cooperation is to contribute to the integration of the perspective of kind in the initiatives of the PPP. The specific objectives are: (i) to develop an agenda for the cross integration of kind in the PPP, to be agreed with the Presidential Commissioners, that reflects the priorities of women and other groups for the promotion of the equality of kind in the region; and (ii) a proposal for its institutionalization and sustainability. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1008 The operation's objective is to design an Action Plan to improve the competitiveness of strategic tourism destinations in Uruguay, as a foundation for a feasible future Bank loan. The specific objectives are: (i) having a tourism development action guideline, for the medium and long term, intended to improve Uruguay's competitiveness as a tourism destination for the international market; and (ii) enabling a coordinated action at the government level heading to improve the sector's competitiveness and its contribution to the socio-economic development of the country. UR-T1008 Improve Competitiveness of Tourist Destinations The operation's objective is to design an Action Plan to improve the competitiveness of strategic tourism destinations in Uruguay, as a foundation for a feasible future Bank loan. The specific objectives are: (i) having a tourism development action guideline, for the medium and long term, intended to improve Uruguay's competitiveness as a tourism destination for the international market; and (ii) enabling a coordinated action at the government level heading to improve the sector's competitiveness and its contribution to the socio-economic development of the country. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 05-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-T1006 To identify the bottlenecks that are currently limiting the financial sector's ability or willingness to serve the SME sector and suggest possible MIF interventions to reduce those bottlenecks and to review the business landscape and CFA's internal capabilities and develop a stratigic plan for establishing a financial institution in the Bahamas geared primarily to servicing the SME segment. BH-T1006 Increasing the Supply of SME Financing in the Bahamas To identify the bottlenecks that are currently limiting the financial sector's ability or willingness to serve the SME sector and suggest possible MIF interventions to reduce those bottlenecks and to review the business landscape and CFA's internal capabilities and develop a stratigic plan for establishing a financial institution in the Bahamas geared primarily to servicing the SME segment. Technical Cooperation Bahamas FINANCIAL MARKETS 04-Oct-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1029 The objective of this operation is to strengthen the Paraguayan indigenous institutions by building capacity in both the official indigenous entity (INDI) and the indigenous peoples. PR-T1029 Indigenous Institution Strenghtening The objective of this operation is to strengthen the Paraguayan indigenous institutions by building capacity in both the official indigenous entity (INDI) and the indigenous peoples. Technical Cooperation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1177 EN RG-T1177 Support for Reflection on Social Development Efectiveness EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207042 Enhance and reinforce the airport security in Belize, particularly at the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, to meet new international standards.The Project will consist of the following components: 1) Regulatory strengthening of the DCA to meet new ICAO standards; 2) The provision of equipment for the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in support of the regulatory reform and training components; and 3) Training for specialized areas of airport security and the training of trainers. TC0207042 Strengthening of Airport Security Enhance and reinforce the airport security in Belize, particularly at the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, to meet new international standards.The Project will consist of the following components: 1) Regulatory strengthening of the DCA to meet new ICAO standards; 2) The provision of equipment for the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in support of the regulatory reform and training components; and 3) Training for specialized areas of airport security and the training of trainers. Technical Cooperation Belize TRANSPORT 04-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1004 The objective of the proposed TC operation is to provide consulting services and learning experiences for MOE staff required to establish the feasibility and design of a Seamless Education System in Trinidad and Tobago. The TC will allow the development of a masterplan to be used for project implementation as well as the institutional framework required. TT-T1004 Support for a Seamless Education System The objective of the proposed TC operation is to provide consulting services and learning experiences for MOE staff required to establish the feasibility and design of a Seamless Education System in Trinidad and Tobago. The TC will allow the development of a masterplan to be used for project implementation as well as the institutional framework required. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago EDUCATION 04-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1029 EN BO-T1029 Development of Projects under the CDM of the Kioto Projects EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Oct-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1014 EN ME-M1014 International Migration,Remittances and Impact on Rural Communities in Zacatecas EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Oct-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1015 Institutional strengthening of the NGO Hogar de Cristo to improve the quantity and the quality of services provided to vulnerable populations. PE-T1015 Support Vulnerable Population through Social Services & Economic Inclusion Institutional strengthening of the NGO Hogar de Cristo to improve the quantity and the quality of services provided to vulnerable populations. Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Oct-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1001 The objective of the program is to improve the transportation options of the population of the city of Cali, in particular low-income segments. To this end, the program connect the low-and middle-income areas of Cali with the areas where job-generating activities and social services are concentrated, improving service quality, reducing travel time, accidents, and pollution of the environment, and increasing service efficiency and reliability. CO-L1001 Cali Integrated Transit System The objective of the program is to improve the transportation options of the population of the city of Cali, in particular low-income segments. To this end, the program connect the low-and middle-income areas of Cali with the areas where job-generating activities and social services are concentrated, improving service quality, reducing travel time, accidents, and pollution of the environment, and increasing service efficiency and reliability. Loan Operation Colombia TRANSPORT 28-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1024 EN ES-T1024 Design and Implementation of a Quality System in the MINTRAB EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1031 To finance a long-term technical assistance to the SNEP to prepare in the execution of the project before its approval by the Board of Directors of the Bank and support SNEP during the execution of the project. HA-T1031 Support for the Service National del Eau Potable (SNEP) To finance a long-term technical assistance to the SNEP to prepare in the execution of the project before its approval by the Board of Directors of the Bank and support SNEP during the execution of the project. Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 28-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1033 The objective is to provide technical assistance to undertake the preparation and launching activities of project HA-0033 HA-T1033 Support for Preparation & Implementation of the Watershed Management Project The objective is to provide technical assistance to undertake the preparation and launching activities of project HA-0033 Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 28-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1053 The general objective of the operation is to improve political finance practices in Latin America to increase transparency and accountability and thereby raise public confidence in democractic instituions. The expected results are: a) informed discussions and debate on political finance reform; b) stakeholders will be better positioned to undertake reform of disclosure law and practices; c) Civil society organizations, media and political actors will be more aware of the benefits of disclosure and its relevance for controlling political corruption and strengthening democracy; and d) Tools to measure disclosure will be made available to stakeholders beyond the four countries reviewed in the project, through the production of a practical guidebook based on the project findinds. RG-T1053 Regional Study on Disclosure of Political Finance The general objective of the operation is to improve political finance practices in Latin America to increase transparency and accountability and thereby raise public confidence in democractic instituions. The expected results are: a) informed discussions and debate on political finance reform; b) stakeholders will be better positioned to undertake reform of disclosure law and practices; c) Civil society organizations, media and political actors will be more aware of the benefits of disclosure and its relevance for controlling political corruption and strengthening democracy; and d) Tools to measure disclosure will be made available to stakeholders beyond the four countries reviewed in the project, through the production of a practical guidebook based on the project findinds. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1121 EN RG-T1121 Reform of Pension Systems: Best Practices EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201056 Finance the preparation of a strategy to increase the use of Information and Communications Technology in the public and private sectors. TC0201056 National Technology Policy Finance the preparation of a strategy to increase the use of Information and Communications Technology in the public and private sectors. Technical Cooperation Suriname SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 27-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1014 This technical cooperation will strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) of Guatemala. GU-T1014 Strengthening of the Environmental Management This technical cooperation will strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) of Guatemala. Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 26-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1040 This operation will improve the capacity of the CNBS among others in: (i) to complete the qualification systems of financial institutions; (ii) implementation of supervision base in operational risks; (iii) preparation of regulations and norms of the new Pension Law. HO-T1040 Institutional Sthrengthening of CNBS II Stage This operation will improve the capacity of the CNBS among others in: (i) to complete the qualification systems of financial institutions; (ii) implementation of supervision base in operational risks; (iii) preparation of regulations and norms of the new Pension Law. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1178 EN RG-T1178 Prevention of Trafficking in Persons & Health Related Issues EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-M1006 The project consists of three components: 1) project coordination, legal development, codes, publicity, and materials; 2) workshops and training; and 3) organizing and holding of SGMA elections. SU-M1006 Establishment Suriname Gold Mining Association The project consists of three components: 1) project coordination, legal development, codes, publicity, and materials; 2) workshops and training; and 3) organizing and holding of SGMA elections. Technical Cooperation Suriname INDUSTRY 23-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-M1007 The project consists of two components: 1) skill training in design, quality control, and marketing of the hand sown productions of the Wee Iarono Otjiekano and 2) skill training in business management and use of computers. SU-M1007 Support Training for Wee Iarono Otjiekano Demonstration Project The project consists of two components: 1) skill training in design, quality control, and marketing of the hand sown productions of the Wee Iarono Otjiekano and 2) skill training in business management and use of computers. Technical Cooperation Suriname PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1179 General objective: Evaluate the impact of recent privatization and individual land titling programs on indigenous communities in Latin America, with particular emphasis on indigenous economies and production systems, and elaborate recommendations to improve Bank land policy, titling and management operations in the region. Specific Objectives: - Assess the pertinence and validity of conventional economic hypotheses regarding land privatization and titling to indigenous communities and people in the region - Assess the impact of individual land privatization schemes (allotments) on access to credit (collateralization, mortgaging and loan scenarios) for indigenous people and communities - Assess the impact of individual land privatization schemes (allotments) on the development of indigenous local land markets (rental and purchase markets) - Assess socio-cultural impacts on indigenous communities and peoples RS-T1179 Land Privatization, Titling and Indigenous Peoples in Latin America General objective: Evaluate the impact of recent privatization and individual land titling programs on indigenous communities in Latin America, with particular emphasis on indigenous economies and production systems, and elaborate recommendations to improve Bank land policy, titling and management operations in the region. Specific Objectives: - Assess the pertinence and validity of conventional economic hypotheses regarding land privatization and titling to indigenous communities and people in the region - Assess the impact of individual land privatization schemes (allotments) on access to credit (collateralization, mortgaging and loan scenarios) for indigenous people and communities - Assess the impact of individual land privatization schemes (allotments) on the development of indigenous local land markets (rental and purchase markets) - Assess socio-cultural impacts on indigenous communities and peoples Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1207 EN RS-T1207 Manual of Economic Evaluation for Transport Projects EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 22-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1038 The project has two components: i) the extension of the INT CGE model through the design of a suitable micro-macro modeling framework; and ii) the construction of CGE compatible national datasets that include household surveys. This project will be developed in close conjunction of local authorities under the framework of IDB bilateral CGE cooperation frameworks. It will serve as the basis for future activities to be developed under the LAMIT. RS-X1038 Assessment of the Impact of Trade Liberalization Options on Poverty The project has two components: i) the extension of the INT CGE model through the design of a suitable micro-macro modeling framework; and ii) the construction of CGE compatible national datasets that include household surveys. This project will be developed in close conjunction of local authorities under the framework of IDB bilateral CGE cooperation frameworks. It will serve as the basis for future activities to be developed under the LAMIT. Technical Cooperation Regional 22-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1039 The project will fund and organize a closed-door workshop attended by academic experts, IDB staff, and representatives from other international organizations to discuss the state of knowledge on the link between trade and poverty, analytical and operational areas in which IDB involvement would be most effective, and best practices around the world. RS-X1039 Experts' Workshop on the Social and Poverty Impact of Trade Integration The project will fund and organize a closed-door workshop attended by academic experts, IDB staff, and representatives from other international organizations to discuss the state of knowledge on the link between trade and poverty, analytical and operational areas in which IDB involvement would be most effective, and best practices around the world. Technical Cooperation Regional 22-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1005 The general objective or aim of the project is to strengthen and consolidate a network of solid microfinance institutions with the capacity to respond sustainably to the growing demand for microfinance services. The specific objective or purpose is to consolidate FONCAP technically at an institutional level as a leading second-tier entity, and the platform of technical services that FONCAP presently offers Microfinance Institutions, through a program involving the Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional [Spanish International Cooperation Agency] (AECI) and the MIF with FONCAP. To attain the specific objectives proposed, the project would have three components, namely: (i) technical assistance and training for the MFIs; (ii) strengthening FONCAP as a second-tier institution; and (iii) dissemination and sensitization to the microfinance industry. AR-M1005 Consolidating Microfinance System with Support of Fondo de Capital Social The general objective or aim of the project is to strengthen and consolidate a network of solid microfinance institutions with the capacity to respond sustainably to the growing demand for microfinance services. The specific objective or purpose is to consolidate FONCAP technically at an institutional level as a leading second-tier entity, and the platform of technical services that FONCAP presently offers Microfinance Institutions, through a program involving the Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional [Spanish International Cooperation Agency] (AECI) and the MIF with FONCAP. To attain the specific objectives proposed, the project would have three components, namely: (i) technical assistance and training for the MFIs; (ii) strengthening FONCAP as a second-tier institution; and (iii) dissemination and sensitization to the microfinance industry. Technical Cooperation Argentina FINANCIAL MARKETS 21-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1010 Goal: To contribute to the sustainable development of Galapagos. Purpose: To improve the ability of MSMEs in local productive sectors (fishing, agriculture/livestock, and tourism) to establish links to the tourism-based economic development of Galapagos, which depends on the conservation of its natural environment. EC-M1010 Sustainable Productive Sector Development in Galapagos Goal: To contribute to the sustainable development of Galapagos. Purpose: To improve the ability of MSMEs in local productive sectors (fishing, agriculture/livestock, and tourism) to establish links to the tourism-based economic development of Galapagos, which depends on the conservation of its natural environment. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 21-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1011 The project goal is to help make Small and Medium Enterprises in Ecuador's fine aroma cocoa chain more competitive. The objective is to more firmly establish Ecuadorian fine aroma cocoa in special markets. To that end, the project will have the following components: (1) better cooperation among businesses in the cocoa chain; (2) matching supply to demand and specialization of the chain; (3) competitive access to international markets; and (4) dissemination of outcomes. EC-M1011 Competitiveness Strategy for Ecuador's Fine Aroma Cocoa Chain The project goal is to help make Small and Medium Enterprises in Ecuador's fine aroma cocoa chain more competitive. The objective is to more firmly establish Ecuadorian fine aroma cocoa in special markets. To that end, the project will have the following components: (1) better cooperation among businesses in the cocoa chain; (2) matching supply to demand and specialization of the chain; (3) competitive access to international markets; and (4) dissemination of outcomes. Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 21-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1022 The objective of this TC is to support timely and effective implementation of the Port-au-Prince Urban Rehabilitation Program (HA-L1002). HA-T1022 Support for the Evaluation of the Urban Rehabilitation Program The objective of this TC is to support timely and effective implementation of the Port-au-Prince Urban Rehabilitation Program (HA-L1002). Technical Cooperation Haiti URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 21-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0259 In the last three years the authorities have performed a series of financial reforms in the banking sector, the stock market and the promotion of the saving and the popular credit. The objective of these reforms has been the fortification of the market mechanisms and the deepening and extension of the financial markets. The present operation of US$600 million, with two equal sections of US$300 million each one, will support the implantation of directed measures to continue and to deepen the process of policies reforms in three areas: 1) the banking system: The Mexican banking system has been solidifying its capital base and resuming the credit granting. In spite of the important advances, still an important increase of the credit to the PYMEs and certain reforms to the frame of supervision of the regulated financial organizations are needed. The measures considered in the project will include the strengthening of the mechanisms of early alert, sanctions regime, as well as the intervention faculties and corrective action of the CNBV. In addition, measures will be implanted to reduce the transaction costs of the credit operations to the PYMEs. 2) The capital markets: The stock-exchange financing has been growing rapidly in Mexico, impelled by the increase of the financial saving. The resources canalized through the institutional investors (Administrators of Pensions Funds, Investment funds) have been growing, increasing near approximately 2% of the GIP in 1997 to near 10% of the GIP by the end of 2003. In order to adjust to the last developments of the market and to the best international practices, the authorities are considering to make a series of modifications to the regulatory frame of the capital market. Within the Program directed measures are contemplated to strengthen the protection of the minority stockholders, the schemes of corporative government and the obligations to reveal and publish information. Also, mechanisms will be explored to facilitate the access from the PYMEs to the capital markets. 3) Public debt market: Like in other countries, in Mexico the public debt markets have been a very important factor in the development of the market of debt in general. The deliberate strategy applied by the authorities has allowed to the diversification of instruments and the expansion of terms generating an efficiency curve that today reaches the twenty years with instruments of fixed rate. That effort has allowed the consequent development of the market of private debt. The operation will include measures to gather and to extend this experience, that will be directed to introduce improvements in the mechanisms from information to the market, the development of new instruments, the diversification of the base of investors and the institutional strengthening of the institutional mechanism of the public debt. ME0259 Public Financial System Consolidation In the last three years the authorities have performed a series of financial reforms in the banking sector, the stock market and the promotion of the saving and the popular credit. The objective of these reforms has been the fortification of the market mechanisms and the deepening and extension of the financial markets. The present operation of US$600 million, with two equal sections of US$300 million each one, will support the implantation of directed measures to continue and to deepen the process of policies reforms in three areas: 1) the banking system: The Mexican banking system has been solidifying its capital base and resuming the credit granting. In spite of the important advances, still an important increase of the credit to the PYMEs and certain reforms to the frame of supervision of the regulated financial organizations are needed. The measures considered in the project will include the strengthening of the mechanisms of early alert, sanctions regime, as well as the intervention faculties and corrective action of the CNBV. In addition, measures will be implanted to reduce the transaction costs of the credit operations to the PYMEs. 2) The capital markets: The stock-exchange financing has been growing rapidly in Mexico, impelled by the increase of the financial saving. The resources canalized through the institutional investors (Administrators of Pensions Funds, Investment funds) have been growing, increasing near approximately 2% of the GIP in 1997 to near 10% of the GIP by the end of 2003. In order to adjust to the last developments of the market and to the best international practices, the authorities are considering to make a series of modifications to the regulatory frame of the capital market. Within the Program directed measures are contemplated to strengthen the protection of the minority stockholders, the schemes of corporative government and the obligations to reveal and publish information. Also, mechanisms will be explored to facilitate the access from the PYMEs to the capital markets. 3) Public debt market: Like in other countries, in Mexico the public debt markets have been a very important factor in the development of the market of debt in general. The deliberate strategy applied by the authorities has allowed to the diversification of instruments and the expansion of terms generating an efficiency curve that today reaches the twenty years with instruments of fixed rate. That effort has allowed the consequent development of the market of private debt. The operation will include measures to gather and to extend this experience, that will be directed to introduce improvements in the mechanisms from information to the market, the development of new instruments, the diversification of the base of investors and the institutional strengthening of the institutional mechanism of the public debt. Loan Operation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1020 EN NI-T1020 Implementation of the New Intelligent Fiscalization Strategy EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0236 EN PE0236 Departmental Road Program EN Loan Operation Peru TRANSPORT 21-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1065 The project, through the establishment of the Fund and the Technical Assistance Facility has the goal to promote private investment in Small and Medium sized Enterprises through the Venture Capital industry. Developmental Impact: The project is expected to further three key MIF objectives: - To fund a vehicle which will provide equity and quasiequity financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to approximately 15 SMEs; - To increase competitiveness, innovation, and corporate governance among these SMEs and generate employment; and - To further the development of the venture capital industry mainly in the target countries, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through Venture Capital produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. RG-M1065 Investment Fund and Technical Assistance for Competitive SMEs - EMERGE FUND The project, through the establishment of the Fund and the Technical Assistance Facility has the goal to promote private investment in Small and Medium sized Enterprises through the Venture Capital industry. Developmental Impact: The project is expected to further three key MIF objectives: - To fund a vehicle which will provide equity and quasiequity financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to approximately 15 SMEs; - To increase competitiveness, innovation, and corporate governance among these SMEs and generate employment; and - To further the development of the venture capital industry mainly in the target countries, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through Venture Capital produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 21-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-Q0003 The project, through the establishment of the Fund and the Technical Assistance Facility has the goal to promote private investment in Small and Medium sized Enterprises through the Venture Capital industry. Developmental Impact: The project is expected to further three key MIF objectives: - To fund a vehicle which will provide equity and quasiequity financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to approximately 15 SMEs; - To increase competitiveness, innovation, and corporate governance among these SMEs and generate employment; and - To further the development of the venture capital industry mainly in the target countries, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through Venture Capital produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. RG-Q0003 Investment Fund and Technical Assistance for Competitive SMEs - EMERGE FUND The project, through the establishment of the Fund and the Technical Assistance Facility has the goal to promote private investment in Small and Medium sized Enterprises through the Venture Capital industry. Developmental Impact: The project is expected to further three key MIF objectives: - To fund a vehicle which will provide equity and quasiequity financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to approximately 15 SMEs; - To increase competitiveness, innovation, and corporate governance among these SMEs and generate employment; and - To further the development of the venture capital industry mainly in the target countries, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through Venture Capital produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. Equity Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 21-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-M1007 The objective of the project is to make Venezuelan SMEs with export potential more competitive. The specific objective is to increase exports from SMEs in the plastics and metalworking sectors located in the central and Guayana regions through the introduction of a sustainable globalization model for companies that work together. VE-M1007 Positioning of Industrial SME Groups in Export Markets The objective of the project is to make Venezuelan SMEs with export potential more competitive. The specific objective is to increase exports from SMEs in the plastics and metalworking sectors located in the central and Guayana regions through the introduction of a sustainable globalization model for companies that work together. Technical Cooperation Venezuela PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1017 The objective of the Program is to install capacity in the public sector (members of the Legislative, Judicial and Executive Power) and the private sector (university professors and jurists) to use legislative technique in the elaboration of norms, laws and decrees. The training in Legislative Technique will follow the guidelines used in international and comparative law. PR-T1017 Legislative Technique Program The objective of the Program is to install capacity in the public sector (members of the Legislative, Judicial and Executive Power) and the private sector (university professors and jurists) to use legislative technique in the elaboration of norms, laws and decrees. The training in Legislative Technique will follow the guidelines used in international and comparative law. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1191 EN RS-T1191 Development of Opportunities for Projects of Payments by Environmental Services EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-M1004 General Objective: Develop a strategy for supporting for providing technical and entrepreneurial support to SMEs to enhance their productivity, profitability and competitiveness in the following sectors: Clay, woodcraft, natural fibers and leather. Specific Objectives: a) Strengthen craftsmanship SMEs management; b) Improve competitiveness and productivity of craftsmanship SMEs; c) Improve profitability of craftsmanship SMEs. ES-M1004 Competitiveness, Product Development and Commercialization Craftsmanship Sector General Objective: Develop a strategy for supporting for providing technical and entrepreneurial support to SMEs to enhance their productivity, profitability and competitiveness in the following sectors: Clay, woodcraft, natural fibers and leather. Specific Objectives: a) Strengthen craftsmanship SMEs management; b) Improve competitiveness and productivity of craftsmanship SMEs; c) Improve profitability of craftsmanship SMEs. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1031 To diseminate knowledge having Spanish experts involved in the preparation of PR-0143. PR-T1031 Support Executing Agency Franja Costera Development Program To diseminate knowledge having Spanish experts involved in the preparation of PR-0143. Technical Cooperation Paraguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1180 The objective of this project is to improve the capabilities of RE2 for carrying out high-quality applied research on a range of development issues of importance to countries in the region, with a view to contributing to the Department's operational activities. RS-T1180 Policy Research Program in Development and Fiscal Issues in CA, DR and HA The objective of this project is to improve the capabilities of RE2 for carrying out high-quality applied research on a range of development issues of importance to countries in the region, with a view to contributing to the Department's operational activities. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1003 Public information campaigns and dialogue with civil society on promotion of rights based reproductive health issues. CH-T1003 Consolidación de Derechos en Salud Reproductiva Public information campaigns and dialogue with civil society on promotion of rights based reproductive health issues. Technical Cooperation Chile HEALTH 14-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1003 The objective of the TC is to support the Government of Nicaragua in their effort to strenghten the climate of security and legal predictability and the rule of law through the improvement of the civil registration system. The specific object is modernization of the systems for the registration of births, changes in civil status and death, and its relevant documentation, through the use of ICTs. NI-T1003 Support for Modernization of the Civil Registration System The objective of the TC is to support the Government of Nicaragua in their effort to strenghten the climate of security and legal predictability and the rule of law through the improvement of the civil registration system. The specific object is modernization of the systems for the registration of births, changes in civil status and death, and its relevant documentation, through the use of ICTs. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Sep-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1200 The objective of this TC is to analyze financial engineering approaches to potable water and sanitation and, based on the analysis, propose a financial model to foster the expansion of potable water and sanitation services to assist the countries in the Region comply with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). RS-T1200 Innovative Financing Models for Potable Water:Alternatives for Local Governments The objective of this TC is to analyze financial engineering approaches to potable water and sanitation and, based on the analysis, propose a financial model to foster the expansion of potable water and sanitation services to assist the countries in the Region comply with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 14-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1019 EN GU-T1019 Support for the Implementation of the CAFTA-DR EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1016 EN ES-T1016 Institutional Strengthening of the DYGESTIC EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1044 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the process of formulating the Bank's Country Strategy in Honduras, such that the crosscutting dimension of environmental management will be fully incorporated. HO-T1044 Honduras Country Environmental Analysis The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the process of formulating the Bank's Country Strategy in Honduras, such that the crosscutting dimension of environmental management will be fully incorporated. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 12-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1203 EN RS-T1203 Ethical Dimensions of Development EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1204 EN RS-T1204 Ethical Dimensions of Globalization EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1004 EN PN-M1004 Solid Waste Management Project EN Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1133 To promote the awareness on best practices in urban transport and the intra-regional cooperation through the presentation and discussion of successful applicable cases in the region and outside it, the analysis of the performace of urban transport systems also applicable to the region, and the discussion of solutions adopted to solve projects implementation constraints in a regional workshop. RS-T1133 Regional Dialog in Urban Transport To promote the awareness on best practices in urban transport and the intra-regional cooperation through the presentation and discussion of successful applicable cases in the region and outside it, the analysis of the performace of urban transport systems also applicable to the region, and the discussion of solutions adopted to solve projects implementation constraints in a regional workshop. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 08-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1003 . ES-L1003 Strengthening of the National Statistics System . Loan Operation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Sep-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1120 EN RG-T1120 Support for INDES Training in Social Management EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1037 The overall objective of the work plan in this regional program is to support increased investment in LAC in developmentally and environmentally beneficial renewable energy and energy efficiency. RS-X1037 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean The overall objective of the work plan in this regional program is to support increased investment in LAC in developmentally and environmentally beneficial renewable energy and energy efficiency. Technical Cooperation Regional 07-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-L1009 The objective of the proposed MAPPE is to support the start-up of the National Youth Program (BH-L1006). The specific objectives of the MAPPE are to: (i) finalize the design of the Program; (ii) strengthen the implementation capability of the Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture (MYSC) and other key youth service providers; and (iii) support the Government of The Bahamas with the evaluation, reformulation and implementation of its top priority pilot program with high-at-risk males and determine its eligibility for IDB financing. BH-L1009 PEF:BH-L1006 Youth Development Program The objective of the proposed MAPPE is to support the start-up of the National Youth Program (BH-L1006). The specific objectives of the MAPPE are to: (i) finalize the design of the Program; (ii) strengthen the implementation capability of the Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture (MYSC) and other key youth service providers; and (iii) support the Government of The Bahamas with the evaluation, reformulation and implementation of its top priority pilot program with high-at-risk males and determine its eligibility for IDB financing. Loan Operation Bahamas SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Sep-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1030 The objective of the Technical Cooperation is to support the definition of the legal framework and legal instruments for the implementation of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) pioneer project of the North-South Railroad. BR-T1030 Legal Advise to the Bid Process for Ferrocarril Norte-Sur The objective of the Technical Cooperation is to support the definition of the legal framework and legal instruments for the implementation of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) pioneer project of the North-South Railroad. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 06-Sep-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1089 To increase the incomes of microentrepreneur owners of machine and industrial maintenance shops by promoting the technological modernization of their shops to improve their market competitiveness. CR-L1089 Technological Reconversion of Small Workshops of Industrial Maintenance To increase the incomes of microentrepreneur owners of machine and industrial maintenance shops by promoting the technological modernization of their shops to improve their market competitiveness. Loan Operation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Sep-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-S1004 To increase the incomes of microentrepreneur owners of machine and industrial maintenance shops by promoting the technological modernization of their shops to improve their market competitiveness. CR-S1004 Technological Reconversion of Small Workshops of Industrial Maintenance To increase the incomes of microentrepreneur owners of machine and industrial maintenance shops by promoting the technological modernization of their shops to improve their market competitiveness. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Sep-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1023 The objective of this TC will be to permit the creation of the Consumer Protection Agency as the coordinating and regulating agency of the Consumer Protection System, with the goal of strengthening the preventative consumer protection activities and permit the participation of the private sector and the civil society. ES-T1023 Strenghtening of the Consumer Protection Agency The objective of this TC will be to permit the creation of the Consumer Protection Agency as the coordinating and regulating agency of the Consumer Protection System, with the goal of strengthening the preventative consumer protection activities and permit the participation of the private sector and the civil society. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1034 EN GU-T1034 Strengthening Office of the Presidencial Comisioner for Water EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala WATER AND SANITATION 02-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1129 Promote private sector lending for housing. Identify obstacles for private lending to go down market. Assist governments in removing obstacles. Transfer know-how and best practices in first and second tier financing for housing. RG-T1129 Promoting Private Sector Lending for Housing Promote private sector lending for housing. Identify obstacles for private lending to go down market. Assist governments in removing obstacles. Transfer know-how and best practices in first and second tier financing for housing. Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 02-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1198 The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to SDS/GED and to the IAC of the Gender Mainstreaming Fund to support the execution of the activities supported by the Fund. Additionally, this technical cooperation will support the Fund's outreach and dissemination activities both within the Bank and in the LAC region. RS-T1198 Gender Mainstreaming Fund Coordination and Dissemination The main objective of this technical cooperation is to provide technical and advisory support to SDS/GED and to the IAC of the Gender Mainstreaming Fund to support the execution of the activities supported by the Fund. Additionally, this technical cooperation will support the Fund's outreach and dissemination activities both within the Bank and in the LAC region. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205040 To strengthen airport security by modifying and adapting the regulatory framework governing civil aviation policy in Panama and training AAC personnel in airport security. The project consists of the following components: (1) updating the standards governing airport security; (2) implementing new administrative services; and (3) training. TC0205040 Strengthening of Airport Security To strengthen airport security by modifying and adapting the regulatory framework governing civil aviation policy in Panama and training AAC personnel in airport security. The project consists of the following components: (1) updating the standards governing airport security; (2) implementing new administrative services; and (3) training. Technical Cooperation Panama TRANSPORT 02-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1011 EN GU-T1011 Support for a Survey on Education Infrastructure and Equipment EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala EDUCATION 01-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1007 The objective of the project is to improve the supply of financial services in rural Honduras. The specific objective is to strengthen and support the microfinance institution Hermandad de Honduras in its process of transformation into a regulated entity, which will permit it to consolidate its services in rural areas, expand its coverage, and build up its institutional capacity. The project has two components: (i) the design and marketing of new products; and (ii) institutional and operational strengthening. HO-M1007 Strengthening the Microfinance Institution Hermandad de Honduras The objective of the project is to improve the supply of financial services in rural Honduras. The specific objective is to strengthen and support the microfinance institution Hermandad de Honduras in its process of transformation into a regulated entity, which will permit it to consolidate its services in rural areas, expand its coverage, and build up its institutional capacity. The project has two components: (i) the design and marketing of new products; and (ii) institutional and operational strengthening. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Sep-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1149 To strengthen the institutional capacity of the various committees of the Andean congresses by fomenting increased awareness of important topics as well as allowing for the interchange of experiences. This will be done through a series of workshops on topics that are key for Andean development. RG-T1149 Support for Andean Congresses To strengthen the institutional capacity of the various committees of the Andean congresses by fomenting increased awareness of important topics as well as allowing for the interchange of experiences. This will be done through a series of workshops on topics that are key for Andean development. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1029 Forms a part of preparation and analysis of the Multi Issuer Subordinated Debt Issuance program BR-T1029 Multi Issuer Subordinated Debt (Tier II Capital) Issuance Forms a part of preparation and analysis of the Multi Issuer Subordinated Debt Issuance program Technical Cooperation Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1042 The objective of this technical cooperation is the processing of due diligence studies that will determine the environmental, social, and economic (developmental) impacts of the project. IDB will rely on the environmental studies to determine if the environmental assessment study is satisfactory to IDB; while the economic study will determine and quantify the impacts of developing the project. EC-T1042 Guayaquil International Airport The objective of this technical cooperation is the processing of due diligence studies that will determine the environmental, social, and economic (developmental) impacts of the project. IDB will rely on the environmental studies to determine if the environmental assessment study is satisfactory to IDB; while the economic study will determine and quantify the impacts of developing the project. Technical Cooperation Ecuador TRANSPORT 30-Aug-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1024 The financing will likely take the form of a direct financing from the Bank's OC capital account in order to fund the capital expenditures during the first four years of the operation. The loan will be disbursed in tranches according to a set of construction milestones to be verified by the Bank's Independent Engineer. PE-T1024 Investment in the Red Vial 6 Toll Road Project The financing will likely take the form of a direct financing from the Bank's OC capital account in order to fund the capital expenditures during the first four years of the operation. The loan will be disbursed in tranches according to a set of construction milestones to be verified by the Bank's Independent Engineer. Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 30-Aug-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1194 Private Sector Department needs to be provided technical assistance related to financing in the processing of private sector operations. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is in the financial field. RS-T1194 Support for Technical Services for Financing Private Sector Department needs to be provided technical assistance related to financing in the processing of private sector operations. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is in the financial field. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1196 The objective is to support the Journalist Training Program for Latin America and the Caribbean with the aim to educate in specific issues of the potable water and sanitation sector, with the aim to enhance the comprenhension of selected topics in this sector. RS-T1196 Journalists Training to Improve Water Resources Management The objective is to support the Journalist Training Program for Latin America and the Caribbean with the aim to educate in specific issues of the potable water and sanitation sector, with the aim to enhance the comprenhension of selected topics in this sector. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 30-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1009 The objective of this technical cooperation is the realization of due diligence studies that will determine the viability and financial sustainability of the Project. IDB will proceed with the financing for this Project only if such studies are satisfactory to IDB in form and substance. As such, the results of these studies constitute the cornerstone in IDB's decision to proceed with the loan. UR-T1009 Investment Program at Carrasco International Airport The objective of this technical cooperation is the realization of due diligence studies that will determine the viability and financial sustainability of the Project. IDB will proceed with the financing for this Project only if such studies are satisfactory to IDB in form and substance. As such, the results of these studies constitute the cornerstone in IDB's decision to proceed with the loan. Technical Cooperation Uruguay TRANSPORT 30-Aug-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1007 The objective of this TC is to help SENER evaluate the feasibility of biomass-derived ethanol as a fuel for transportation in Mexico. ME-T1007 Support for the Energy Secretariat on the Feasibility of Bio-Ethanol as Fuel The objective of this TC is to help SENER evaluate the feasibility of biomass-derived ethanol as a fuel for transportation in Mexico. Technical Cooperation Mexico ENERGY 29-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1023 N/A AR-L1023 BBVA Banco Frances N/A Loan Operation Argentina TRADE 26-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1026 The objective of this TC is to create the capacity in the Government to implement public policies that will contribute to fight trafficking in persons. BO-T1026 Support for the Fight against Persons Trafficking The objective of this TC is to create the capacity in the Government to implement public policies that will contribute to fight trafficking in persons. Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1013 N/A CO-L1013 BBVA Colombia N/A Loan Operation Colombia TRADE 26-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1043 EN EC-T1043 Industrial Sinergy, BORSI - Colombia EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 25-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1025 EN ES-T1025 Support for the Strategic Plan for Human Resources Development in Health Sector EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador HEALTH 23-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1026 Assist in the preparation of HA-L1003 especially with respect to the design and start-up of an effective project executing unit. HA-T1026 Support for Preparation & Implementation of Rural Economy Projects Assist in the preparation of HA-L1003 especially with respect to the design and start-up of an effective project executing unit. Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 23-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1022 To support the Government of Guatemala in the formulation of a policy and the water resources management strategy. GU-T1022 Strategy for Water Resource Integrated Management To support the Government of Guatemala in the formulation of a policy and the water resources management strategy. Technical Cooperation Guatemala WATER AND SANITATION 21-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1026 EN ES-T1026 Support for Competitiveness and Innovation EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1007 EN UR-M1007 Strengthening Chain Production and Trade of Aromatic Plants EN Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1008 The general objective is increasing the income of rural women and those of their families in Artigas and Salto regions of Uruguay. The specific objective is to support the development of an artisan network for production and trade of their products. UR-M1008 Competitiveness of Rural Microenterprises of Women The general objective is increasing the income of rural women and those of their families in Artigas and Salto regions of Uruguay. The specific objective is to support the development of an artisan network for production and trade of their products. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1021 The objective of this project is to improve the income of poor families of the micro dairy cattle breeders in the micro-region of the Yamabal and Sensembra municipalities, by strengthening their competitiveness and supporting the development of the whole production chain. ES-T1021 Overcoming Barriers In Family Micro-Ranching The objective of this project is to improve the income of poor families of the micro dairy cattle breeders in the micro-region of the Yamabal and Sensembra municipalities, by strengthening their competitiveness and supporting the development of the whole production chain. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-X1002 To help the Government of Costa Rica to prepare a Conceptual Document for GEF and a request for funds for the GEF project design and the feasibility analysis. CR-X1002 PDF-A Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Management & Conservation in Puntarenas To help the Government of Costa Rica to prepare a Conceptual Document for GEF and a request for funds for the GEF project design and the feasibility analysis. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 17-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1183 EN RS-T1183 Strategy and Operational Policy for Indigenous Peoples EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1181 EN RG-T1181 Youth Develovment in Latin America and the Caribbean EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1034 Design and lead implementation of an strategy devoted to disseminate the fiscal reform in beneficiary countries. RS-X1034 Building Political Consensus for Fiscal Reform Design and lead implementation of an strategy devoted to disseminate the fiscal reform in beneficiary countries. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1035 Design and lead implementation of an strategy devoted to disseminate the fiscal reform in beneficiary countries. RS-X1035 Building Political Consensus for Fiscal Reform Design and lead implementation of an strategy devoted to disseminate the fiscal reform in beneficiary countries. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1025 EN BO-T1025 Support for Urban Development Strategy EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 12-Aug-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1015 EN PR-L1015 PEF:PR0143 Asuncion Coastal Development Program EN Loan Operation Paraguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 12-Aug-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1159 EN RG-T1159 Case Studies on Fiscal Policies and Customs Administration EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1168 El objective is to develop a framework and a set of recommendations for selecting appropriate technological solutions for wastewater management based on an in-depth analysis of the state of our coastal waters and of the solutions adopted in five representative cases. RS-T1168 Cost-effective Solutions to Reach MDGs in Sanitation in Coastal Cities El objective is to develop a framework and a set of recommendations for selecting appropriate technological solutions for wastewater management based on an in-depth analysis of the state of our coastal waters and of the solutions adopted in five representative cases. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 11-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1004 The general objective of the project is to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of small worker-run companies (SWRCs). The specific objective is to facilitate implementation of sustainable business management models. To this end, the program will identify,support, and systematize different management experiences of small worker-run companies, through the following components: (i) improvement in SWRC management; and (ii) scope and prospects for applying worker-run models: comparative analysis of worker-run models and dissemination of lessons learned. AR-M1004 Competitiveness of Worker-Run Companies and Systematization of Management Models The general objective of the project is to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of small worker-run companies (SWRCs). The specific objective is to facilitate implementation of sustainable business management models. To this end, the program will identify,support, and systematize different management experiences of small worker-run companies, through the following components: (i) improvement in SWRC management; and (ii) scope and prospects for applying worker-run models: comparative analysis of worker-run models and dissemination of lessons learned. Technical Cooperation Argentina FINANCIAL MARKETS 10-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1006 The goal of the project is to help Argentine SMEs become more competitive in the East Asian market. The purpose of the project is to develop and implement a standardized model that will help Argentine SMEs gain access to the East Asian market with products and in sectors and segments identified and/or selected by the project. AR-M1006 SME Products in East Asia The goal of the project is to help Argentine SMEs become more competitive in the East Asian market. The purpose of the project is to develop and implement a standardized model that will help Argentine SMEs gain access to the East Asian market with products and in sectors and segments identified and/or selected by the project. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1005 To improve the business environment for the development of private economic activity by contributing to the creation of a climate of confidence, transparency, efficiency and security in the resolution of commercial disputes. The specific objective is to establish within the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Haiti, an operational and sustainable Center to provide ADR services. To achieve these objectives the project will have three components: (i) establish a Center for Conciliation and Arbitration; (ii) a training program; and (iii) an awareness and dissemination strategy. HA-M1005 Program to Develop Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms To improve the business environment for the development of private economic activity by contributing to the creation of a climate of confidence, transparency, efficiency and security in the resolution of commercial disputes. The specific objective is to establish within the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Haiti, an operational and sustainable Center to provide ADR services. To achieve these objectives the project will have three components: (i) establish a Center for Conciliation and Arbitration; (ii) a training program; and (iii) an awareness and dissemination strategy. Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1029 The project objective is to contribute to the development of the agricultural sector in Central America through the efficient financial management of the production risks producers face. The purpose is to lay the foundation for developing the agricultural insurance market for Central America. RG-M1029 Support for Development of the Agricultural Insurance Market in Central America The project objective is to contribute to the development of the agricultural sector in Central America through the efficient financial management of the production risks producers face. The purpose is to lay the foundation for developing the agricultural insurance market for Central America. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1063 The project's overall objective is to help the poor who live in fringe areas join the economic mainstream in the countries covered by the project. Its purpose is to support the program entitled Un Techo para mi País (UTPMP) in transfering the methodology developed in Chile, by strengthening institutions in the six other countries covered by the project and making technical improvements in their activities, particularly those involving social empowerment. RG-M1063 Integrating Low-Income Groups into Productive System "Un Techo para mi País" The project's overall objective is to help the poor who live in fringe areas join the economic mainstream in the countries covered by the project. Its purpose is to support the program entitled Un Techo para mi País (UTPMP) in transfering the methodology developed in Chile, by strengthening institutions in the six other countries covered by the project and making technical improvements in their activities, particularly those involving social empowerment. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1120 To manage disaster-related risk to the development effectiveness of our lending program in the following strategic areas: (i) country programming and portfolio management, (ii) Bank's policy, procedures and financial products, and (iii) an organizational structure that focuses on ex-ante risk reduction services. The plan also specifies the performance indicators for these steps.The resources requested from the JSF would be focused primarily on operationalizing the first strategic area of Bank Action. Specifically, for countries designated as "high risk," the regional departments of the Bank will evaluate the disaster risk in cooperation with the country and adjust country strategies and programming to strengthen the management of the risk and to protect the effectiveness of the Bank's portfolio. Beginning in year 1 of the Plan, 3 high risk countries annually (for a total of 9 countries) will benefit from:Country-specific risk evaluations and workshops: Together with the high risk countries, the Bank will undertake technical work, tailored to the needs of country programming, in order to evaluate (i) probable losses and consequences for country's macroeconomic performance and capacity to finance recovery/reconstruction; (ii) geographical areas and sectors at high risk that warrant priority intervention ("high consequence" sectors and assets that, in the case of their failure, have negative multiplier effects on development ¿ including, "critical infrastructure and lifelines" such as, schools/hospitals, airports/ports, water treatment plants and distribution lines, gas/oil lines, etc.); (iii) institutional capacity to manage risk. Financial instruments. In strategic area (ii) above, JSF resources would finance a working group process to explore the appropriate role for the Bank in sharing and hedging countries' catastrophe risk. Options include the Bank as captive insurer of its own risk, as facilitator in the provision of private risk management services, and the Bank as insurer of client risk. The accompanying studies will evaluate how potential financial products that may be offered by the Bank can provide hedge cover, reduce moral hazard and orient countries to adopt risk management commensurate with the scale of the problem they face. Expected outputs include studies and a white paper leading to recommendations for potential Bank financial instruments. Establish effective partnership to promote coordinated actions and mobilize resources to support countries' disaster risk management. The program will support a Japanese specialist to work with the Bank in the implementation of the Action Plan and, in particular, to facilitate the establishment of an effective partnership to promote coordinated actions and mobilize resources to support countries' development of adequate risk management capacity. RS-T1120 Bank Action Plan for Improving Disaster Risk Management To manage disaster-related risk to the development effectiveness of our lending program in the following strategic areas: (i) country programming and portfolio management, (ii) Bank's policy, procedures and financial products, and (iii) an organizational structure that focuses on ex-ante risk reduction services. The plan also specifies the performance indicators for these steps.The resources requested from the JSF would be focused primarily on operationalizing the first strategic area of Bank Action. Specifically, for countries designated as "high risk," the regional departments of the Bank will evaluate the disaster risk in cooperation with the country and adjust country strategies and programming to strengthen the management of the risk and to protect the effectiveness of the Bank's portfolio. Beginning in year 1 of the Plan, 3 high risk countries annually (for a total of 9 countries) will benefit from:Country-specific risk evaluations and workshops: Together with the high risk countries, the Bank will undertake technical work, tailored to the needs of country programming, in order to evaluate (i) probable losses and consequences for country's macroeconomic performance and capacity to finance recovery/reconstruction; (ii) geographical areas and sectors at high risk that warrant priority intervention ("high consequence" sectors and assets that, in the case of their failure, have negative multiplier effects on development ¿ including, "critical infrastructure and lifelines" such as, schools/hospitals, airports/ports, water treatment plants and distribution lines, gas/oil lines, etc.); (iii) institutional capacity to manage risk. Financial instruments. In strategic area (ii) above, JSF resources would finance a working group process to explore the appropriate role for the Bank in sharing and hedging countries' catastrophe risk. Options include the Bank as captive insurer of its own risk, as facilitator in the provision of private risk management services, and the Bank as insurer of client risk. The accompanying studies will evaluate how potential financial products that may be offered by the Bank can provide hedge cover, reduce moral hazard and orient countries to adopt risk management commensurate with the scale of the problem they face. Expected outputs include studies and a white paper leading to recommendations for potential Bank financial instruments. Establish effective partnership to promote coordinated actions and mobilize resources to support countries' disaster risk management. The program will support a Japanese specialist to work with the Bank in the implementation of the Action Plan and, in particular, to facilitate the establishment of an effective partnership to promote coordinated actions and mobilize resources to support countries' development of adequate risk management capacity. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1197 To manage disaster-related risk to the development effectiveness of our lending program in the following strategic areas: (i) country programming and portfolio management, (ii) Bank's policy, procedures and financial products, and (iii) an organizational structure that focuses on ex-ante risk reduction services. The plan also specifies the performance indicators for these steps.The resources requested from the JSF would be focused primarily on operationalizing the first strategic area of Bank Action. Specifically, for countries designated as "high risk," the regional departments of the Bank will evaluate the disaster risk in cooperation with the country and adjust country strategies and programming to strengthen the management of the risk and to protect the effectiveness of the Bank's portfolio. Beginning in year 1 of the Plan, 3 high risk countries annually (for a total of 9 countries) will benefit from:Country-specific risk evaluations and workshops: Together with the high risk countries, the Bank will undertake technical work, tailored to the needs of country programming, in order to evaluate (i) probable losses and consequences for country's macroeconomic performance and capacity to finance recovery/reconstruction; (ii) geographical areas and sectors at high risk that warrant priority intervention ("high consequence" sectors and assets that, in the case of their failure, have negative multiplier effects on development ¿ including, "critical infrastructure and lifelines" such as, schools/hospitals, airports/ports, water treatment plants and distribution lines, gas/oil lines, etc.); (iii) institutional capacity to manage risk. Financial instruments. In strategic area (ii) above, JSF resources would finance a working group process to explore the appropriate role for the Bank in sharing and hedging countries' catastrophe risk. Options include the Bank as captive insurer of its own risk, as facilitator in the provision of private risk management services, and the Bank as insurer of client risk. The accompanying studies will evaluate how potential financial products that may be offered by the Bank can provide hedge cover, reduce moral hazard and orient countries to adopt risk management commensurate with the scale of the problem they face. Expected outputs include studies and a white paper leading to recommendations for potential Bank financial instruments. Establish effective partnership to promote coordinated actions and mobilize resources to support countries' disaster risk management. The program will support a Japanese specialist to work with the Bank in the implementation of the Action Plan and, in particular, to facilitate the establishment of an effective partnership to promote coordinated actions and mobilize resources to support countries' development of adequate risk management capacity. RS-T1197 Bank Action Plan for Improving Disaster Risk Management To manage disaster-related risk to the development effectiveness of our lending program in the following strategic areas: (i) country programming and portfolio management, (ii) Bank's policy, procedures and financial products, and (iii) an organizational structure that focuses on ex-ante risk reduction services. The plan also specifies the performance indicators for these steps.The resources requested from the JSF would be focused primarily on operationalizing the first strategic area of Bank Action. Specifically, for countries designated as "high risk," the regional departments of the Bank will evaluate the disaster risk in cooperation with the country and adjust country strategies and programming to strengthen the management of the risk and to protect the effectiveness of the Bank's portfolio. Beginning in year 1 of the Plan, 3 high risk countries annually (for a total of 9 countries) will benefit from:Country-specific risk evaluations and workshops: Together with the high risk countries, the Bank will undertake technical work, tailored to the needs of country programming, in order to evaluate (i) probable losses and consequences for country's macroeconomic performance and capacity to finance recovery/reconstruction; (ii) geographical areas and sectors at high risk that warrant priority intervention ("high consequence" sectors and assets that, in the case of their failure, have negative multiplier effects on development ¿ including, "critical infrastructure and lifelines" such as, schools/hospitals, airports/ports, water treatment plants and distribution lines, gas/oil lines, etc.); (iii) institutional capacity to manage risk. Financial instruments. In strategic area (ii) above, JSF resources would finance a working group process to explore the appropriate role for the Bank in sharing and hedging countries' catastrophe risk. Options include the Bank as captive insurer of its own risk, as facilitator in the provision of private risk management services, and the Bank as insurer of client risk. The accompanying studies will evaluate how potential financial products that may be offered by the Bank can provide hedge cover, reduce moral hazard and orient countries to adopt risk management commensurate with the scale of the problem they face. Expected outputs include studies and a white paper leading to recommendations for potential Bank financial instruments. Establish effective partnership to promote coordinated actions and mobilize resources to support countries' disaster risk management. The program will support a Japanese specialist to work with the Bank in the implementation of the Action Plan and, in particular, to facilitate the establishment of an effective partnership to promote coordinated actions and mobilize resources to support countries' development of adequate risk management capacity. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1102 To create and maintain creative employment opportunities to increase the incomes of young artisans at risk who face social exclusion. ES-L1102 Incorporating Young People at Risk into Productive Chain Competitive Handcraft To create and maintain creative employment opportunities to increase the incomes of young artisans at risk who face social exclusion. Loan Operation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1001 To create and maintain creative employment opportunities to increase the incomes of young artisans at risk who face social exclusion. ES-S1001 Incorporating Young People at Risk into Productive Chain Competitive Handcraft To create and maintain creative employment opportunities to increase the incomes of young artisans at risk who face social exclusion. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1013 Analyze and identify an angel investment mechanism. JA-T1013 Jamaican Angel Investor Network Analyze and identify an angel investment mechanism. Technical Cooperation Jamaica FINANCIAL MARKETS 08-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1186 The objective is to analyze the key elements for irrigation water management in Region 1 countries. RS-T1186 Irrigation and Rural Development in the Southern Cone Countries The objective is to analyze the key elements for irrigation water management in Region 1 countries. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1192 El consultor contribuirá en las siguientes actividades: Diagnóstico de los problemas de competitividad de los clusters; Definición de Objetivos, Componentes y Marco Lógico del Programa; Preparación de Términos de Referencia; Apoyo operativo al Programa de Ciencia y Tecnología PR-0126 y al Programa de Fortalecimiento de la Capacidad Técnica para la Promoción de Exportaciones en Paraguay. RS-T1192 Operative Assistant RE1/FI1 El consultor contribuirá en las siguientes actividades: Diagnóstico de los problemas de competitividad de los clusters; Definición de Objetivos, Componentes y Marco Lógico del Programa; Preparación de Términos de Referencia; Apoyo operativo al Programa de Ciencia y Tecnología PR-0126 y al Programa de Fortalecimiento de la Capacidad Técnica para la Promoción de Exportaciones en Paraguay. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1031 Identify and analyze the possibility to develop a cluster in Tarija, Bolivia involving the grape, wine, honey, ham or other agro industrial sectors, (initially the beneficiary agency has identifies the grape and wine sectors because of their greatest potential because of the social and economic impact of the sector in the local economy, in order to prepare the preliminary design of a MIF project for supply chain and network development to improve their competitiveness. Selected clusters should show growth potential, strong possibilities of interaction among relevant support institutions and firms, lessons learned from Italy and should have appropriate institutional framework for implementation of a MIF project. BO-T1031 Study of the Grape, Wine and Agro Industrial Chain in Tarija Identify and analyze the possibility to develop a cluster in Tarija, Bolivia involving the grape, wine, honey, ham or other agro industrial sectors, (initially the beneficiary agency has identifies the grape and wine sectors because of their greatest potential because of the social and economic impact of the sector in the local economy, in order to prepare the preliminary design of a MIF project for supply chain and network development to improve their competitiveness. Selected clusters should show growth potential, strong possibilities of interaction among relevant support institutions and firms, lessons learned from Italy and should have appropriate institutional framework for implementation of a MIF project. Technical Cooperation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1041 The general objective of this operation is to develop the basis and support on a pilot basis "Scientific, Academic, Volunteer and Educational" (SAVE) tourism on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. The aim is to sustainably finance biodiversity conservation in the area, with eventual replication in other ecological corridors of Central America. HO-T1041 Tourism for Biodiversity Conservation in Caribbean Honduras The general objective of this operation is to develop the basis and support on a pilot basis "Scientific, Academic, Volunteer and Educational" (SAVE) tourism on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. The aim is to sustainably finance biodiversity conservation in the area, with eventual replication in other ecological corridors of Central America. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 05-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1012 The project's general objective is help deepen and make Mexico's nonbank financial sector more efficient. The specific objective is consolidation of BANSEFI as a private entity, majority-owned by members of the community savings and loan sector. ME-M1012 Equity Investment by Community Savings and Loan Sector in BANSEFI The project's general objective is help deepen and make Mexico's nonbank financial sector more efficient. The specific objective is consolidation of BANSEFI as a private entity, majority-owned by members of the community savings and loan sector. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 05-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1019 EN NI-T1019 Support for the Transformation of Managua's Public Transportation EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua TRANSPORT 05-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1005 This TC will provide support to MINCETUR and to PENTUR's Permanent Multisectoral Commission, in order to implement the 2nd. phase of the National Strategic Plan for Tourism Promotion (PENTUR). Expected results of this phase are: 9 Zonal Strategic Plans, and a Transversal Actions Plan. PE-T1005 National Strategic Plan for Tourism, Phase 2 This TC will provide support to MINCETUR and to PENTUR's Permanent Multisectoral Commission, in order to implement the 2nd. phase of the National Strategic Plan for Tourism Promotion (PENTUR). Expected results of this phase are: 9 Zonal Strategic Plans, and a Transversal Actions Plan. Technical Cooperation Peru SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 05-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1010 EN CR-T1010 National Plan of Water Resources Management EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica WATER AND SANITATION 04-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1187 The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Governments of Honduras, Nicaragua and Chile in the development, pilot testing and analysis of questions on child development, to be attached to population-health surveys to be conducted in 2005 and 2006. RS-T1187 Prevalence of Developmental Delays in Infancy The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Governments of Honduras, Nicaragua and Chile in the development, pilot testing and analysis of questions on child development, to be attached to population-health surveys to be conducted in 2005 and 2006. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1005 The general objective of this project is to help expand and improve credit services for microenterprises and small businesses outside the capital of Uruguay. The specific objective is to strengthen Cooperativa ACAC's capacityto efficiently develop and manage specific credit products for 2,000 microenterprises and small businesses outside the Uruguayan capital. UR-M1005 Expansion of Microcredit Outside the Capital of Uruguay The general objective of this project is to help expand and improve credit services for microenterprises and small businesses outside the capital of Uruguay. The specific objective is to strengthen Cooperativa ACAC's capacityto efficiently develop and manage specific credit products for 2,000 microenterprises and small businesses outside the Uruguayan capital. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1023 The general objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of Brazilian businesses, especially SMEs, and expand their market opportunities, while contributing to the country's sustainable development. The purpose of the project is to implement corporate social responsibility practices in the SMEs that belong to value chains in selected strategic economic sectors. BR-M1023 Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility Measures in SMEs The general objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of Brazilian businesses, especially SMEs, and expand their market opportunities, while contributing to the country's sustainable development. The purpose of the project is to implement corporate social responsibility practices in the SMEs that belong to value chains in selected strategic economic sectors. Technical Cooperation Brazil INDUSTRY 03-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1103 Development Objective. The main objective of the Project is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances to Guatemala from the United States through an innovative structured transaction to finance the expansion of medium to long-term credit to (i) small businesses, (ii) mortgage loans,and (iii) the recipients of remittances, mainly mortgage loans to these recipients paid by remittance flows. The MIF's involvement helps to support a growing market with profound social repercussions: the impact of workers' remittances in LAC. This is an important catalytic role of the MIF because it enhances the development impact of remittance flows and will help Bancafé to leverage its Guatemalan workers' remittance flows from the United States and expand its medium to long-term loan portfolio in Guatemala. GU-L1103 Enhance Development Impact of Workers' Remittances Development Objective. The main objective of the Project is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances to Guatemala from the United States through an innovative structured transaction to finance the expansion of medium to long-term credit to (i) small businesses, (ii) mortgage loans,and (iii) the recipients of remittances, mainly mortgage loans to these recipients paid by remittance flows. The MIF's involvement helps to support a growing market with profound social repercussions: the impact of workers' remittances in LAC. This is an important catalytic role of the MIF because it enhances the development impact of remittance flows and will help Bancafé to leverage its Guatemalan workers' remittance flows from the United States and expand its medium to long-term loan portfolio in Guatemala. Loan Operation Guatemala 03-Aug-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1003 Development Objective. The main objective of the Project is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances to Guatemala from the United States through an innovative structured transaction to finance the expansion of medium to long-term credit to (i) small businesses, (ii) mortgage loans,and (iii) the recipients of remittances, mainly mortgage loans to these recipients paid by remittance flows. The MIF's involvement helps to support a growing market with profound social repercussions: the impact of workers' remittances in LAC. This is an important catalytic role of the MIF because it enhances the development impact of remittance flows and will help Bancafé to leverage its Guatemalan workers' remittance flows from the United States and expand its medium to long-term loan portfolio in Guatemala. GU-M1003 Enhance Development Impact of Workers' Remittances Development Objective. The main objective of the Project is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances to Guatemala from the United States through an innovative structured transaction to finance the expansion of medium to long-term credit to (i) small businesses, (ii) mortgage loans,and (iii) the recipients of remittances, mainly mortgage loans to these recipients paid by remittance flows. The MIF's involvement helps to support a growing market with profound social repercussions: the impact of workers' remittances in LAC. This is an important catalytic role of the MIF because it enhances the development impact of remittance flows and will help Bancafé to leverage its Guatemalan workers' remittance flows from the United States and expand its medium to long-term loan portfolio in Guatemala. Technical Cooperation Guatemala FINANCIAL MARKETS 03-Aug-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0066 To support the sustainable development in the Lake Amatitlán basin, by promoting gradual processes to reduce environmental impacts due to inadequate land use, and reduce main pollution. The program will be developed in phases, with the first including investments and priority activities to support the creation of public water utilities and organize the landfield, as well as works to stabilize the main river and institutional strengthening. This will be implemented over three years. GU0066 Environmental Recovery Program for the Amatitlan Lake Basin To support the sustainable development in the Lake Amatitlán basin, by promoting gradual processes to reduce environmental impacts due to inadequate land use, and reduce main pollution. The program will be developed in phases, with the first including investments and priority activities to support the creation of public water utilities and organize the landfield, as well as works to stabilize the main river and institutional strengthening. This will be implemented over three years. Loan Operation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1004 The general objective is to help enhance the competitive position and market access of Haiti's small coffee producers. The project seeks to achieve a sustainable improvement in the quality of Haiti's coffee, in order to increase the volume of Haitian coffee sold at a premium over the international market price. HA-M1004 Support for the Competitive Position of Haitian Coffees The general objective is to help enhance the competitive position and market access of Haiti's small coffee producers. The project seeks to achieve a sustainable improvement in the quality of Haiti's coffee, in order to increase the volume of Haitian coffee sold at a premium over the international market price. Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 03-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1250 The general objective of the project is to expand the coverage of the Mexican financial system to small farms and SMEs. The specific objectives are to: (i) provide equity and subordinated debt financing to a new SME-specialized financial intermediary; and (ii) test new ways of addressing the issues of funding, transactions costs, and risk minimization that limit lending to small farms and SMEs. ME-L1250 New Small Farms and SME-Specialized Financial Institution The general objective of the project is to expand the coverage of the Mexican financial system to small farms and SMEs. The specific objectives are to: (i) provide equity and subordinated debt financing to a new SME-specialized financial intermediary; and (ii) test new ways of addressing the issues of funding, transactions costs, and risk minimization that limit lending to small farms and SMEs. Loan Operation Mexico 03-Aug-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1007 The general objective of the project is to expand the coverage of the Mexican financial system to small farms and SMEs. The specific objectives are to: (i) provide equity and subordinated debt financing to a new SME-specialized financial intermediary; and (ii) test new ways of addressing the issues of funding, transactions costs, and risk minimization that limit lending to small farms and SMEs. ME-M1007 New Small Farms and SME-Specialized Financial Institution The general objective of the project is to expand the coverage of the Mexican financial system to small farms and SMEs. The specific objectives are to: (i) provide equity and subordinated debt financing to a new SME-specialized financial intermediary; and (ii) test new ways of addressing the issues of funding, transactions costs, and risk minimization that limit lending to small farms and SMEs. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 03-Aug-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-Q0012 The general objective of the project is to expand the coverage of the Mexican financial system to small farms and SMEs. The specific objectives are to: (i) provide equity and subordinated debt financing to a new SME-specialized financial intermediary; and (ii) test new ways of addressing the issues of funding, transactions costs, and risk minimization that limit lending to small farms and SMEs. ME-Q0012 New Small Farms and SME-Specialized Financial Institution The general objective of the project is to expand the coverage of the Mexican financial system to small farms and SMEs. The specific objectives are to: (i) provide equity and subordinated debt financing to a new SME-specialized financial intermediary; and (ii) test new ways of addressing the issues of funding, transactions costs, and risk minimization that limit lending to small farms and SMEs. Equity Mexico 03-Aug-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1135 The general objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness of Nicaraguan SMEs by improving their access to financial services that meet their particular needs. The specific objective of the project is to support the factoring industry in Nicaragua by increasing both the supply and demand for factoring. It is hoped that the demonstration effects that will be generated by the success of Credifactor, will lead to an increase in the supply of factoring services. NI-L1135 Supporting the Growth of the Factoring Industry The general objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness of Nicaraguan SMEs by improving their access to financial services that meet their particular needs. The specific objective of the project is to support the factoring industry in Nicaragua by increasing both the supply and demand for factoring. It is hoped that the demonstration effects that will be generated by the success of Credifactor, will lead to an increase in the supply of factoring services. Loan Operation Nicaragua FINANCIAL MARKETS 03-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-M1005 The general objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness of Nicaraguan SMEs by improving their access to financial services that meet their particular needs. The specific objective of the project is to support the factoring industry in Nicaragua by increasing both the supply and demand for factoring. It is hoped that the demonstration effects that will be generated by the success of Credifactor, will lead to an increase in the supply of factoring services. NI-M1005 Supporting the Growth of the Factoring Industry The general objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness of Nicaraguan SMEs by improving their access to financial services that meet their particular needs. The specific objective of the project is to support the factoring industry in Nicaragua by increasing both the supply and demand for factoring. It is hoped that the demonstration effects that will be generated by the success of Credifactor, will lead to an increase in the supply of factoring services. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua FINANCIAL MARKETS 03-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-M1006 EN NI-M1006 Supporting the Growth of the Factoring Industry EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua FINANCIAL MARKETS 03-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-M1007 EN NI-M1007 Supporting the Growth of the Factoring Industry EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua FINANCIAL MARKETS 03-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-Q0001 The general objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness of Nicaraguan SMEs by improving their access to financial services that meet their particular needs. The specific objective of the project is to support the factoring industry in Nicaragua by increasing both the supply and demand for factoring. It is hoped that the demonstration effects that will be generated by the success of Credifactor, will lead to an increase in the supply of factoring services. NI-Q0001 Supporting the Growth of the Factoring Industry The general objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness of Nicaraguan SMEs by improving their access to financial services that meet their particular needs. The specific objective of the project is to support the factoring industry in Nicaragua by increasing both the supply and demand for factoring. It is hoped that the demonstration effects that will be generated by the success of Credifactor, will lead to an increase in the supply of factoring services. Equity Nicaragua FINANCIAL MARKETS 03-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1003 The main objective of the loan is to support the new government in establishing a social policy aimed at reducing poverty and social exclusion and improving human capital. And additional objective is the institutional adjustment of social sector in order to improve the effectiveness of social policy. UR-L1003 Social Sector Program The main objective of the loan is to support the new government in establishing a social policy aimed at reducing poverty and social exclusion and improving human capital. And additional objective is the institutional adjustment of social sector in order to improve the effectiveness of social policy. Loan Operation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-L1001 The Program includes three components: a) Institutional Management Modernization. The activities designed for this component are directed to develop an institutional management model comprising the new organizational structure and the new roles of the organization, directing to a transparent and results oriented culture; to implementat methodologies and instruments to strengthen planning and management control; to design and implement a new human resources policy, including a new carrier structure and the corresponding job profiles; and to develop and implement a comprehensive system for the integration of planning, budget, treasury, accounting, and purchasing areas. b) Customs and Tax Administration Strengthening. The activities for this component are directed to review and develop a new legal framework and the corresponding disseminating mechanisms; modernization of the procedures and systems for registering, collecting, auditing and inspection functions; simplification of the customs dispatch process, introducing the post clearance audit functions based on risk analysis methodology; and support in the preparation of studies and recommendations regarding exemptions, fiscal benefits, transference prices, and others to be identified. c) Modernization of the Information and Technology Infrastructure. The activities for this component are oriented to promote the modernization of the systems and instruments used to carry out the management of the processes and the procedures in the tax administration and customs areas; to upgrade and complement the hardware, software and telecommunication infrastructure; and to develop a data warehouse for the integration of the information. VE-L1001 Prog. Modernization of Customs and Tax Adm. The Program includes three components: a) Institutional Management Modernization. The activities designed for this component are directed to develop an institutional management model comprising the new organizational structure and the new roles of the organization, directing to a transparent and results oriented culture; to implementat methodologies and instruments to strengthen planning and management control; to design and implement a new human resources policy, including a new carrier structure and the corresponding job profiles; and to develop and implement a comprehensive system for the integration of planning, budget, treasury, accounting, and purchasing areas. b) Customs and Tax Administration Strengthening. The activities for this component are directed to review and develop a new legal framework and the corresponding disseminating mechanisms; modernization of the procedures and systems for registering, collecting, auditing and inspection functions; simplification of the customs dispatch process, introducing the post clearance audit functions based on risk analysis methodology; and support in the preparation of studies and recommendations regarding exemptions, fiscal benefits, transference prices, and others to be identified. c) Modernization of the Information and Technology Infrastructure. The activities for this component are oriented to promote the modernization of the systems and instruments used to carry out the management of the processes and the procedures in the tax administration and customs areas; to upgrade and complement the hardware, software and telecommunication infrastructure; and to develop a data warehouse for the integration of the information. Loan Operation Venezuela REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1011 The objective of the proposed MAPPE is to support the preparation and initial implementation of the Citizen Security Programme (GY-0071) which is oriented to reduce levels of violence in Guyana by strengthening efforts to prevent, counteract and control factors associated with criminal acts and violence, as well as strengthening crime management capabilities and developing community interventions. GY-L1011 PEF:GY0071 Citizen Security Program The objective of the proposed MAPPE is to support the preparation and initial implementation of the Citizen Security Programme (GY-0071) which is oriented to reduce levels of violence in Guyana by strengthening efforts to prevent, counteract and control factors associated with criminal acts and violence, as well as strengthening crime management capabilities and developing community interventions. Loan Operation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1028 To support the implementation of the national competition legislation by contributing to the design of policy, market monitoring system, and institutional design of the Superintendence. ES-T1028 Support for the Free Competition Superintendence To support the implementation of the national competition legislation by contributing to the design of policy, market monitoring system, and institutional design of the Superintendence. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1033 Expand and update the disaggregated MDG indicator database, which presently includes up to four observations (circa 1990, 1995, 2000 and most recent survey) for 20 countries. In the shape of an increase in the number of countries by three, and the addition of an extra year for those countries with data available. The team would also start working with the available Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), particularly in solving the lack of an income measure in these surveys. The team would work with statistical agencies of at least 10 countries to validate the results and transfer the estimation methodologies and the Web-based interface. These activities would be done in country with the technical staff of the statistical agencies. 4.2 This work has already started in some Central American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama) with good results, the goal would be to continue with the countries of the Andean Community, Paraguay, Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. It is expected that the team would work with about 10 more countries. 4.3 In order to disseminate and socialize the results a workshop would be organized in conjunction with UNDP's International Poverty Centre (IPC) in Brasilia, this event would gather professionals from statistical agencies, planning units, civil society and academia in the Region, and would contribute to the launching of the technical work, the results and the web site. 4.4 The expected results would include the improvement, and updating of the regional database of disaggregated MDG indicators developed by IDB. The transfer of technology to statistical agencies in countries to use the household survey data available to estimate disaggregated MDG indicators. Plus the consolidation of the effort within the IDB. The transfer of the Web-based tool to make the data available to users through the Internet. All these would benefit policy-making in the countries by providing data beyond national averages to monitor progress in the achievement of the MDGs and to establish priorities. Civil Society, academics, and other users would benefit by having access to readily available data from the household surveys. RS-X1033 Social Indicators and Equity: Disaggregated MDGs Expand and update the disaggregated MDG indicator database, which presently includes up to four observations (circa 1990, 1995, 2000 and most recent survey) for 20 countries. In the shape of an increase in the number of countries by three, and the addition of an extra year for those countries with data available. The team would also start working with the available Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), particularly in solving the lack of an income measure in these surveys. The team would work with statistical agencies of at least 10 countries to validate the results and transfer the estimation methodologies and the Web-based interface. These activities would be done in country with the technical staff of the statistical agencies. 4.2 This work has already started in some Central American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama) with good results, the goal would be to continue with the countries of the Andean Community, Paraguay, Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. It is expected that the team would work with about 10 more countries. 4.3 In order to disseminate and socialize the results a workshop would be organized in conjunction with UNDP's International Poverty Centre (IPC) in Brasilia, this event would gather professionals from statistical agencies, planning units, civil society and academia in the Region, and would contribute to the launching of the technical work, the results and the web site. 4.4 The expected results would include the improvement, and updating of the regional database of disaggregated MDG indicators developed by IDB. The transfer of technology to statistical agencies in countries to use the household survey data available to estimate disaggregated MDG indicators. Plus the consolidation of the effort within the IDB. The transfer of the Web-based tool to make the data available to users through the Internet. All these would benefit policy-making in the countries by providing data beyond national averages to monitor progress in the achievement of the MDGs and to establish priorities. Civil Society, academics, and other users would benefit by having access to readily available data from the household surveys. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1010 Description: The proposed project would finance, the development of a pension reform strategy. This would include; (i) the preparation of a diagnostic, including a legal and instituional analysis of the current pensions system and financial analysis of the pension systems, and (ii) the identification, analysis of options for pension reform, and a recommendation for a strategy for the development and implementation of a reformed pension system that is economically and financially viable and that meets the social needs of the country. If the bank and the country agree on a viable strategy, a second stage of the technical cooperation (TC) would finance the development of a detailed implementation plan, the implementation of which could subsequently be financed by a Bank loan or reimbursable TC operation. Rational. Surinam's current pension system is a combination of an under-funded public pension system, a largely unsupervised private system, and a non-targeted subsidy for citizens over 60 years old. As such, the system does not effectively meet the financial needs of retired persons, yet it still implies a large fiscal subsidy. The current government considers pension reform a priority, but it has not developed a reform strategy. The proposed program would develop a strategy to discuss with the new government. If pension reform remains a priority of this new government, the analysis could be used to develop a potential pension reform operation. SU-T1010 Design of Pension Reform Description: The proposed project would finance, the development of a pension reform strategy. This would include; (i) the preparation of a diagnostic, including a legal and instituional analysis of the current pensions system and financial analysis of the pension systems, and (ii) the identification, analysis of options for pension reform, and a recommendation for a strategy for the development and implementation of a reformed pension system that is economically and financially viable and that meets the social needs of the country. If the bank and the country agree on a viable strategy, a second stage of the technical cooperation (TC) would finance the development of a detailed implementation plan, the implementation of which could subsequently be financed by a Bank loan or reimbursable TC operation. Rational. Surinam's current pension system is a combination of an under-funded public pension system, a largely unsupervised private system, and a non-targeted subsidy for citizens over 60 years old. As such, the system does not effectively meet the financial needs of retired persons, yet it still implies a large fiscal subsidy. The current government considers pension reform a priority, but it has not developed a reform strategy. The proposed program would develop a strategy to discuss with the new government. If pension reform remains a priority of this new government, the analysis could be used to develop a potential pension reform operation. Technical Cooperation Suriname SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Aug-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1028 EN GU-T1028 Support for the Modernization of the Guatemalan Congress EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1012 El proyecto tiene el propósito de consolidar el modelo de gestión cultural para promover el desarrollo social y económico de la población pobre de la Chiquitania Boliviana. BO-T1012 Social Inclusion Youth Program through Cultural Development El proyecto tiene el propósito de consolidar el modelo de gestión cultural para promover el desarrollo social y económico de la población pobre de la Chiquitania Boliviana. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1013 The main objective of the proposed TC is to contribute to a more effective provision of public health services in Peru PE-T1013 Telemedicine for Isolated Areas in Peru The main objective of the proposed TC is to contribute to a more effective provision of public health services in Peru Technical Cooperation Peru HEALTH 28-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1009 The objective of this proposed technical cooperation is to carry out the studies necessary for the preparation of the Citizens Security Program (PN-L1003) in Panama. The outcome of this TC is expected to provide the information required to determine institutional, legal and technical design of the program. PN-T1009 Support for the preparation of the Citizen Security Program in Panama The objective of this proposed technical cooperation is to carry out the studies necessary for the preparation of the Citizens Security Program (PN-L1003) in Panama. The outcome of this TC is expected to provide the information required to determine institutional, legal and technical design of the program. Technical Cooperation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1113 The objective of this TC is to enrich the understanding of donors and policy makers about citizen participation in economic and social development projects through the review of experiences and lessons learned from six countries (to be determined) in the region. Special emphasis will be given to experiences that were "scaled up," that is, experiences that influenced broader policy and brought about improvement on a larger scale. RG-T1113 Experiences in Promoting a Culture of Citizen Participation The objective of this TC is to enrich the understanding of donors and policy makers about citizen participation in economic and social development projects through the review of experiences and lessons learned from six countries (to be determined) in the region. Special emphasis will be given to experiences that were "scaled up," that is, experiences that influenced broader policy and brought about improvement on a larger scale. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1021 EN PE-T1021 Remittances Valuation of Peruvian Immigrants in Italy EN Technical Cooperation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 27-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1004 The main objective of the project is to increase revenues generated by visitors to prioritized public tourism areas. AR-L1004 Improvement of the Competitiveness of Tourism The main objective of the project is to increase revenues generated by visitors to prioritized public tourism areas. Loan Operation Argentina SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 26-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1010 The objective of the proposed Project Preparation and Execution Facility (PEF) is to support the design of the Support for Competitiveness Program (GY-L1006). The specific objective of the PEF is to finance the activities necessary for the timely preparation and the initial execution of the referenced program. The activities identified for financing under the proposed PEF include: (i) Technical advisory services required for program preparation; (ii) Program Management Support to facilitate coordination among involved ministries and government agencies; and (iii) Activities to initiate program execution GY-L1010 PEF:GY-L1006 Support for Competitiveness Program The objective of the proposed Project Preparation and Execution Facility (PEF) is to support the design of the Support for Competitiveness Program (GY-L1006). The specific objective of the PEF is to finance the activities necessary for the timely preparation and the initial execution of the referenced program. The activities identified for financing under the proposed PEF include: (i) Technical advisory services required for program preparation; (ii) Program Management Support to facilitate coordination among involved ministries and government agencies; and (iii) Activities to initiate program execution Loan Operation Guyana PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1005 The project's objective is to alleviate poverty by preventing a disease in a specific rural community, which drains the resources of disadvantaged, rural and indigenous communities and which Mexico's Health Ministry has made a public health priority. The project intends to develop, implement and evaluate a cervical cancer prevention program through educational workshops targeted to three different groups in the community – doctors, health promoters and clients to increase and improve screening and services combined with technical assistance to doctors and lab technicians to increase the use and quality of available services and the number of Pap tests. The end product will be a sustainable community-based cervical cancer model program, which can be evaluated and institutionalized by Michoacan health authorities and widely disseminated to other parts of Mexico, fostering greater cooperation between Mexico and Japan. ME-T1005 Cervical Cancer Prevention Program for Extreme Poverty Areas The project's objective is to alleviate poverty by preventing a disease in a specific rural community, which drains the resources of disadvantaged, rural and indigenous communities and which Mexico's Health Ministry has made a public health priority. The project intends to develop, implement and evaluate a cervical cancer prevention program through educational workshops targeted to three different groups in the community – doctors, health promoters and clients to increase and improve screening and services combined with technical assistance to doctors and lab technicians to increase the use and quality of available services and the number of Pap tests. The end product will be a sustainable community-based cervical cancer model program, which can be evaluated and institutionalized by Michoacan health authorities and widely disseminated to other parts of Mexico, fostering greater cooperation between Mexico and Japan. Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1007 EN PE-L1007 Project for Control and Erradication of Fruit-flies EN Loan Operation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 26-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1041 EN EC-T1041 Training Visits Neighborhood Improvement Programas EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1006 To advance technical knowledge and capacity of labor intermediation services to contribute to labor market inclusion, using the case of Mexico. ME-T1006 Advancing Inclusion in Labor Market Intermediation Services To advance technical knowledge and capacity of labor intermediation services to contribute to labor market inclusion, using the case of Mexico. Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1140 EN RS-T1140 Sustain.Mngt.of Marine Fisheries w/Emphasis on Species Subject to Sport Fishing EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 25-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1132 To help improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of four rural communities in Bolivia. BO-L1132 Social Entrepreneurship for Potable Water in Low-income Rural Communities To help improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of four rural communities in Bolivia. Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-S1004 To help improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of four rural communities in Bolivia. BO-S1004 Social Entrepreneurship for Potable Water in Low-income Rural Communities To help improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of four rural communities in Bolivia. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1036 The long-term objective is to develop national and regional strategies for a competitive transition of agriculture and the rural economy of El Salvador in light of further trade liberalization. The nearer-term objective is to develop recommendations to ameliorate the impact of trade liberalization on rural households and help them take advantage of the opportunities presented by the agreement. ES-T1036 Support for Competitive Transition of Agriculture and Rural Economy The long-term objective is to develop national and regional strategies for a competitive transition of agriculture and the rural economy of El Salvador in light of further trade liberalization. The nearer-term objective is to develop recommendations to ameliorate the impact of trade liberalization on rural households and help them take advantage of the opportunities presented by the agreement. Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 22-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1109 To help raise the standard of iving and boost the income or producers of the Paraguayan coconut or mbokaja in Misiones by building a plant that will use vegetable oils -coconut oil in particular- as a base for producing biodiesel fuel. PR-L1109 Coconut Oil-based Renewable Fuel: Pilot Biodiesel Proyect To help raise the standard of iving and boost the income or producers of the Paraguayan coconut or mbokaja in Misiones by building a plant that will use vegetable oils -coconut oil in particular- as a base for producing biodiesel fuel. Loan Operation Paraguay 22-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-S1003 To help raise the standard of iving and boost the income or producers of the Paraguayan coconut or mbokaja in Misiones by building a plant that will use vegetable oils -coconut oil in particular- as a base for producing biodiesel fuel. PR-S1003 Coconut Oil-based Renewable Fuel: Pilot Biodiesel Proyect To help raise the standard of iving and boost the income or producers of the Paraguayan coconut or mbokaja in Misiones by building a plant that will use vegetable oils -coconut oil in particular- as a base for producing biodiesel fuel. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1176 prepare a protocol and programs including each country commitments for achieving gas market integration in the southern cone and promote an increase in gas infrastructure investment in the region RG-T1176 Proposal for the Southern Cone's Gas Market Integration prepare a protocol and programs including each country commitments for achieving gas market integration in the southern cone and promote an increase in gas infrastructure investment in the region Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 22-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1003 The broad project objective is to alleviate pockets of poverty in Trinidad's rural communities by equipping at risk young persons with an opportunity to learn skills leading to employment. The immediate objective is to create a skills training centre that offers certified programs in cosmetology and beauty therapy to at risk young persons in the rural communities of North. Eastern Trinidad. The Bridge of Hope has developed a proposal that will provide technical and on the job training for 16 students in the first year with job placement of 11 trainees with 5 being retained to support training of future students as well as to provide services on a for profit basis from the Image Skills Centre. Revenue from this business enterprise will be used to finance operating costs for training 16+ additional students each year on an ongoing basis, thus ensuring sustainability of the Image Skills Centre over time. This project supports private sector development, which is identified as a priority in the Bank's current Country Strategy Paper for Trinidad and Tobago. The skills development program also supports poverty alleviation, which has been defined as a programming priority of the MIF in the 2005 replenishment at Okinawa TT-M1003 Image Skills Centre Project The broad project objective is to alleviate pockets of poverty in Trinidad's rural communities by equipping at risk young persons with an opportunity to learn skills leading to employment. The immediate objective is to create a skills training centre that offers certified programs in cosmetology and beauty therapy to at risk young persons in the rural communities of North. Eastern Trinidad. The Bridge of Hope has developed a proposal that will provide technical and on the job training for 16 students in the first year with job placement of 11 trainees with 5 being retained to support training of future students as well as to provide services on a for profit basis from the Image Skills Centre. Revenue from this business enterprise will be used to finance operating costs for training 16+ additional students each year on an ongoing basis, thus ensuring sustainability of the Image Skills Centre over time. This project supports private sector development, which is identified as a priority in the Bank's current Country Strategy Paper for Trinidad and Tobago. The skills development program also supports poverty alleviation, which has been defined as a programming priority of the MIF in the 2005 replenishment at Okinawa Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1005 The project will establish capacity for the production of multimedia content (DVDs/CDs/cassettes) that provide 1) technical information for training tour operators and govt. employees on sustainable management of Tobago's marine environment 2) information on Tobago's environment as well as sustainable practices and guidelines for marine activities for tourists 3) educational material and good practices required to preserve Tobago's marine environment which will to support and complement existing awareness building exercises in schools and communities This project complements the Bank's efforts to address environmental issues impacting the quality and sustainability of Tobago's water resource management via the Southwest Tobago Environmental Project (TT0053) and also complements the activities of the Caribbean Water Partnership which received assistance from the Bank to establish a regional network for Integrated Water Resource Management (ATN/WP-8781-RS). This project is directly related to "Environment and Hospitality" an area of strategic focus identified by COF/CTT in planning implementation of the MIF Delegation of Authority program. TT-M1005 Production of Promotional and Educational Multimedia Content for the Environment The project will establish capacity for the production of multimedia content (DVDs/CDs/cassettes) that provide 1) technical information for training tour operators and govt. employees on sustainable management of Tobago's marine environment 2) information on Tobago's environment as well as sustainable practices and guidelines for marine activities for tourists 3) educational material and good practices required to preserve Tobago's marine environment which will to support and complement existing awareness building exercises in schools and communities This project complements the Bank's efforts to address environmental issues impacting the quality and sustainability of Tobago's water resource management via the Southwest Tobago Environmental Project (TT0053) and also complements the activities of the Caribbean Water Partnership which received assistance from the Bank to establish a regional network for Integrated Water Resource Management (ATN/WP-8781-RS). This project is directly related to "Environment and Hospitality" an area of strategic focus identified by COF/CTT in planning implementation of the MIF Delegation of Authority program. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1006 This project involves the design and piloting of a skills training program in video and sound engineering to complement and build on SERVOL's existing technical and life skills training programs for at risk youth in Trinidad and Tobago's marginalised communities. The objective is expand availability of certified technical /skilled workers for the ICT sector in Trinidad and Tobago, specifically in the areas of multimedia content production. The project also seeks to ensure the continued relevance of SERVOL's skills training programs through the introduction of certified training courses that are in demand by industry and of interest to SERVOL's targeted beneficiaries ¿ at risk youth This project supports private sector development, which is identified as a priority in the Bank's current Country Strategy Paper for Trinidad and Tobago. The skills development program also supports "Use of ICT" and "Skills standards" which are both defined as priority areas for the MIF Delegation of Authority program (MIF/GN-62-5). In addition the project directly contributes to "Labour and Youth Employment", a strategic area of focus defined by COF/CTT in development of a plan for implementation of the MIF Delegation of Authority program in Trinidad and Tobago. The project also complements the "At Risk Community and Youth Development" component of the Citizen Security program (TTL1003) that is currently in development. TT-M1006 Video and Sound Engineering Skills Training Program This project involves the design and piloting of a skills training program in video and sound engineering to complement and build on SERVOL's existing technical and life skills training programs for at risk youth in Trinidad and Tobago's marginalised communities. The objective is expand availability of certified technical /skilled workers for the ICT sector in Trinidad and Tobago, specifically in the areas of multimedia content production. The project also seeks to ensure the continued relevance of SERVOL's skills training programs through the introduction of certified training courses that are in demand by industry and of interest to SERVOL's targeted beneficiaries ¿ at risk youth This project supports private sector development, which is identified as a priority in the Bank's current Country Strategy Paper for Trinidad and Tobago. The skills development program also supports "Use of ICT" and "Skills standards" which are both defined as priority areas for the MIF Delegation of Authority program (MIF/GN-62-5). In addition the project directly contributes to "Labour and Youth Employment", a strategic area of focus defined by COF/CTT in development of a plan for implementation of the MIF Delegation of Authority program in Trinidad and Tobago. The project also complements the "At Risk Community and Youth Development" component of the Citizen Security program (TTL1003) that is currently in development. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1131 To help improve socioeconomic conditions for the campesino population of the Los Valles region of Cochabamba Department. BO-L1131 Expansion of Rural Credit with Alternative Guarantees To help improve socioeconomic conditions for the campesino population of the Los Valles region of Cochabamba Department. Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-S1003 To help improve socioeconomic conditions for the campesino population of the Los Valles region of Cochabamba Department. BO-S1003 Expansion of Rural Credit with Alternative Guarantees To help improve socioeconomic conditions for the campesino population of the Los Valles region of Cochabamba Department. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1001 The objective of this program is to support the country's efforts towards the improvement of public financial management, both in the expenditure and revenue institutions and the legal framework that norms their actions, both in expenditure and internal revenue and customs. This program will complement the actions undertaken with loan 1499/SF-HA, support for fiscal reform, which centered on improving the administration of public expenditure, and those supported by the Economic Governance Reform Operation recently approved by the World Bank. HA-L1001 Fiscal Reform and Governance The objective of this program is to support the country's efforts towards the improvement of public financial management, both in the expenditure and revenue institutions and the legal framework that norms their actions, both in expenditure and internal revenue and customs. This program will complement the actions undertaken with loan 1499/SF-HA, support for fiscal reform, which centered on improving the administration of public expenditure, and those supported by the Economic Governance Reform Operation recently approved by the World Bank. Grant Financing Product Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1009 The operation seeks to increase the income and employment of beneficiaries in the Ennery-Quinte project area and at the same time reducing the risk of further flood and mudslide damage in the watershed. HA-L1009 Ennery-Quinte Agricultural Intensification Project The operation seeks to increase the income and employment of beneficiaries in the Ennery-Quinte project area and at the same time reducing the risk of further flood and mudslide damage in the watershed. Grant Financing Product Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0212 The project seeks to improve drinking water supply and sanitation service coverage in rural areas through mechanisms that promote quality and sustainability. The project will promote: (i) decentralization of functions and resources, (ii) increased community participation, and (iii) efficient service provision. ME0212 Potable Water and Sanitation in Rural Areas II The project seeks to improve drinking water supply and sanitation service coverage in rural areas through mechanisms that promote quality and sustainability. The project will promote: (i) decentralization of functions and resources, (ii) increased community participation, and (iii) efficient service provision. Loan Operation Mexico WATER AND SANITATION 20-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR0141 The program objective is to contribute national livestock competitiveness. The project emphasis will be focused on the innovation of the small and medium sector producers and nursery owners towards the chain's commercial involvement and future projection. The program is framed in a global strategy of a country's socio-economic development. This will lead to an economic reactivation through livestock competitiveness increase. UR0141 Productivity Support and Development of New Livestock Products The program objective is to contribute national livestock competitiveness. The project emphasis will be focused on the innovation of the small and medium sector producers and nursery owners towards the chain's commercial involvement and future projection. The program is framed in a global strategy of a country's socio-economic development. This will lead to an economic reactivation through livestock competitiveness increase. Loan Operation Uruguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1005 The project would support implementation of the initial stage of the Government's National Disaster and Risk Management Plan. Specifically, the operation will finance three sets of activities for the national system for flood early warning: (a) equipment and related services will be procured in the three principal components of a flood early warning system, including hydro meteorological monitoring and forecasting equipment and stations, a communications system, and preparedness and response equipment and activities; (b) institutional strengthening for principal agencies; and (c) an awareness and education campaign. HA-L1005 National Program of Flood Early Warning The project would support implementation of the initial stage of the Government's National Disaster and Risk Management Plan. Specifically, the operation will finance three sets of activities for the national system for flood early warning: (a) equipment and related services will be procured in the three principal components of a flood early warning system, including hydro meteorological monitoring and forecasting equipment and stations, a communications system, and preparedness and response equipment and activities; (b) institutional strengthening for principal agencies; and (c) an awareness and education campaign. Grant Financing Product Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1030 EN BO-T1030 Land Market Alternatives for Indigenous Peoples:Judicial and Financial Viability EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1009 To support the Country Strategy's preparation for Chile by conducting studies on disabilities' challenges in the country. CH-T1009 Disabilities' Challenges in the Chilean Legislation and Policy To support the Country Strategy's preparation for Chile by conducting studies on disabilities' challenges in the country. Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1175 The following activities are needed to achieve the above stated objectives: Analysis of the Implementation of IWRM. Around 8-10 papers from the region on the implementation of IWRM will be commissioned. The studies will concentrate on the operationalization of the principles of IWRM. Expert Meeting. The meeting is expected to identify the successes and failures of IWRM in the region, and the reasons thereof. If any modification of the paradigm would be considered necessary for its more effective implementation, this would also be discussed. In addition, it will focus on the removal of the constraints identified by the workshop participants to implement IWRM more effectively. The authors and the participants will be encouraged to apply the findings and the recommendations of the workshop in their national or sub-national water management activities subsequently. Along with the main authors of the commissioned papers, another 15-20 very senior decision-makers (at the Secretary, Director-General or Director levels) and established water experts from private sector, academia and NGOs will be invited to participate in their personal capacities at the meeting, review and discuss the commissioned papers, draw some general conclusions, and identify directions for the future. Participation at this high-level workshop will be by invitation only. Following the meeting and in the light of discussions, the commissioned papers will be edited and then published as a book through a major international publisher like the Oxford University Press (OUP) or Springer-Verlag. It is further proposed that because of the relevance and importance of the subject, professional water organizations like GWP and the World Water Councilbe specially invited to participate, so that both the process and the results receive wide discussion and dissemination. RS-T1175 Analysis of the Implementation of the Principles of IWRM The following activities are needed to achieve the above stated objectives: Analysis of the Implementation of IWRM. Around 8-10 papers from the region on the implementation of IWRM will be commissioned. The studies will concentrate on the operationalization of the principles of IWRM. Expert Meeting. The meeting is expected to identify the successes and failures of IWRM in the region, and the reasons thereof. If any modification of the paradigm would be considered necessary for its more effective implementation, this would also be discussed. In addition, it will focus on the removal of the constraints identified by the workshop participants to implement IWRM more effectively. The authors and the participants will be encouraged to apply the findings and the recommendations of the workshop in their national or sub-national water management activities subsequently. Along with the main authors of the commissioned papers, another 15-20 very senior decision-makers (at the Secretary, Director-General or Director levels) and established water experts from private sector, academia and NGOs will be invited to participate in their personal capacities at the meeting, review and discuss the commissioned papers, draw some general conclusions, and identify directions for the future. Participation at this high-level workshop will be by invitation only. Following the meeting and in the light of discussions, the commissioned papers will be edited and then published as a book through a major international publisher like the Oxford University Press (OUP) or Springer-Verlag. It is further proposed that because of the relevance and importance of the subject, professional water organizations like GWP and the World Water Councilbe specially invited to participate, so that both the process and the results receive wide discussion and dissemination. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 18-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1176 The IDB will transfer funds to the IAD to hire a consultant to carry out the activities listed below: An outline of PROLEAD's forthcoming Triennial report. The outline should take account of all the projects funded and activities carried out in the region from April 2003 to March 2005. To gather the needed information and documentation, the consultant should interview, when necessary, project team members, beneficiaries and IDB staff at headquarters and in the country offices. The consultant will also have access to all the documentation produced to date. A donor's report regarding the first year of execution of the Indigenous Women's leadership project. The document should cover activities related to both the grantmaking and mainstreaming activities. The consultant should compile all documents produced to date, including proposal evaluations, technical assistance reports, meeting minutes and other relevant reports. The donor report should also include a budgetary account of the project's first year of execution RS-T1176 Women and Democratic Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean The IDB will transfer funds to the IAD to hire a consultant to carry out the activities listed below: An outline of PROLEAD's forthcoming Triennial report. The outline should take account of all the projects funded and activities carried out in the region from April 2003 to March 2005. To gather the needed information and documentation, the consultant should interview, when necessary, project team members, beneficiaries and IDB staff at headquarters and in the country offices. The consultant will also have access to all the documentation produced to date. A donor's report regarding the first year of execution of the Indigenous Women's leadership project. The document should cover activities related to both the grantmaking and mainstreaming activities. The consultant should compile all documents produced to date, including proposal evaluations, technical assistance reports, meeting minutes and other relevant reports. The donor report should also include a budgetary account of the project's first year of execution Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Jul-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1182 The objective of this project is to produce a report on the social and environmental practices in microenterprises in Latin America and the Caribbean. The result of this report will contribute to improve the design, implementation and effectiveness of projects in support of the microenterprise by enhancing the knowledge of the Bank and other stakeholders on the microenterprises' needs in social and environmental areas in the Bank's beneficiary countries. RS-T1182 Social and Environmental Responsibility of Microenterprise in Latin America The objective of this project is to produce a report on the social and environmental practices in microenterprises in Latin America and the Caribbean. The result of this report will contribute to improve the design, implementation and effectiveness of projects in support of the microenterprise by enhancing the knowledge of the Bank and other stakeholders on the microenterprises' needs in social and environmental areas in the Bank's beneficiary countries. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1184 With this Program the Bank will have agile available resources for financial NGOs and Cooperatives that demand technical assistance services for their operative and financial strengthening and are not eligible for the Development of Local Microfinance Institutions Program and MIF's Line of Activity. Once the Program ends, the financial institutions: (i) will have better operational and management capacity; (ii) will have better quality on its services and products; and (iii) will provide more services in accordance to their clients demands. RS-T1184 Program for Microfinance Institution Strengthening With this Program the Bank will have agile available resources for financial NGOs and Cooperatives that demand technical assistance services for their operative and financial strengthening and are not eligible for the Development of Local Microfinance Institutions Program and MIF's Line of Activity. Once the Program ends, the financial institutions: (i) will have better operational and management capacity; (ii) will have better quality on its services and products; and (iii) will provide more services in accordance to their clients demands. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jul-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-L1005 Facilitate the financing of the following activities: (a) project preparation, (b) execution capacity support; (c) limited investments; (d) institutional strengthening after project completion to ensure sustainability; and (e) export project evaluations. BA-L1005 Proposal for Establishment of a PROPEF Facilitate the financing of the following activities: (a) project preparation, (b) execution capacity support; (c) limited investments; (d) institutional strengthening after project completion to ensure sustainability; and (e) export project evaluations. Container Barbados FINANCIAL MARKETS 13-Jul-2005 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1028 EN BR-T1028 Qualification of Support Services to SMEs of the Furniture and Mechanic Clusters EN Technical Cooperation Brazil INDUSTRY 13-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1172 The objective of the operation is to improve the business climate for sustainable forest investments and, hence, an increased contribution of the forestry sector to the socio economic development of the region's countries. The specific objectives are: (i) to license and transfer the IAIF and PROMECIF methodologies to the consulting firms; (ii) to collect primary and recent secondary data; (iii) to compute the 2004 IAIF for LAC countries; and (iv) to design, and assist in the pilot implementation of PROMECIF to improve the forest sector business investment climate (hence, the index performance) for Guatemala and Paraguay RG-T1172 Implementation of the Forest Investment Attractiveness Index (IAIF) The objective of the operation is to improve the business climate for sustainable forest investments and, hence, an increased contribution of the forestry sector to the socio economic development of the region's countries. The specific objectives are: (i) to license and transfer the IAIF and PROMECIF methodologies to the consulting firms; (ii) to collect primary and recent secondary data; (iii) to compute the 2004 IAIF for LAC countries; and (iv) to design, and assist in the pilot implementation of PROMECIF to improve the forest sector business investment climate (hence, the index performance) for Guatemala and Paraguay Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 13-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1173 To complement results from the study Analysis of potential impact of CAFTA in rural poverty of Central America aimed at better understanding of this impact on priority areas and to guide the policy and decision making affecting productive activities in the rural economy. RS-T1173 Analysis of Possible Impact on Rural Markets and Production Factors Under CAFTA To complement results from the study Analysis of potential impact of CAFTA in rural poverty of Central America aimed at better understanding of this impact on priority areas and to guide the policy and decision making affecting productive activities in the rural economy. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 13-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1012 The program will have two components directed to the design of a comprehensive solution for the management of municipal solid waste in the Eastern region. The first will cover the pre-feasibility analysis and the second the feasibility of the alternative selected. DR-T1012 Design of a Solid Waste Disposal Solution for the Eastern Region The program will have two components directed to the design of a comprehensive solution for the management of municipal solid waste in the Eastern region. The first will cover the pre-feasibility analysis and the second the feasibility of the alternative selected. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic WATER AND SANITATION 12-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1040 The objective of this TC is to support the municipality of Cuenca, Ecuador, in the preparation of a territorial development plan with special emphasis in the rehabilitation of the historic center. EC-T1040 Territorial Development Plan for the Municipality of Cuenca The objective of this TC is to support the municipality of Cuenca, Ecuador, in the preparation of a territorial development plan with special emphasis in the rehabilitation of the historic center. Technical Cooperation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 12-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1174 The general objective of the project is to improve the timeliness and accessibility of trade data in CARICOM. The specific objectives are to: (i) improve the system of trade data submission from member states to the CARICOM Secretariat; (ii) allow member states and other external users to access regional trade data through an online searchable facility; and (iii) enhance the capacity of CARICOM Secretariat staff to operate and maintain the Tradsys database. RG-T1174 Enhanced Dissemination of Trade Data in CARICOM: Strengthening of TRADSYS The general objective of the project is to improve the timeliness and accessibility of trade data in CARICOM. The specific objectives are to: (i) improve the system of trade data submission from member states to the CARICOM Secretariat; (ii) allow member states and other external users to access regional trade data through an online searchable facility; and (iii) enhance the capacity of CARICOM Secretariat staff to operate and maintain the Tradsys database. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 12-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1006 To support the National Development Commission in its function to expand and strength a national consultation and social participation process about the topics and projects of national socio-economic development. The operation funds consultation activities as well as feasibility studies. ES-S1006 Development of Eco Turism Park El Tronador To support the National Development Commission in its function to expand and strength a national consultation and social participation process about the topics and projects of national socio-economic development. The operation funds consultation activities as well as feasibility studies. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-S1007 To support the National Development Commission in its function to expand and strengthen a national consultation and social participation process abut the topics and parojects of national socio-economic development. The operation funds consultation activities as well as feasibility studies. ES-S1007 Lenca Valley Fishing and Tourism Development To support the National Development Commission in its function to expand and strengthen a national consultation and social participation process abut the topics and parojects of national socio-economic development. The operation funds consultation activities as well as feasibility studies. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1011 a) to support GoP's implementation of the Port Protection Plan second stage compliance with ISPS and CSI protection codes, with emphasis on El Callao port, b) to identify potential investment needs in safety and security in this port, and c) to identify improvements on core logistic chains derived from adopting protection measures. PE-T1011 Port Security a) to support GoP's implementation of the Port Protection Plan second stage compliance with ISPS and CSI protection codes, with emphasis on El Callao port, b) to identify potential investment needs in safety and security in this port, and c) to identify improvements on core logistic chains derived from adopting protection measures. Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 11-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1003 The final objective is to contribute to an competitive provincial economic structure, through focus on value chains articulated in a strengthened public-private sector climate. The purpose is to increase the competitiveness of the value chains located in the seven productive circuits of the Province. AR-L1003 Productive Development and Competitiveness in Mendoza Province The final objective is to contribute to an competitive provincial economic structure, through focus on value chains articulated in a strengthened public-private sector climate. The purpose is to increase the competitiveness of the value chains located in the seven productive circuits of the Province. Loan Operation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-L1002 The Program aims at improving the living conditions of the inhabitants of Cité Soleil, one of the poorest urban settlements in the country by: increasing their access to basic urban and social services, consolidating and strengthening participatory planning at the neighborhood level, and promoting income generation activities. HA-L1002 Urban Rehabilitation Program The Program aims at improving the living conditions of the inhabitants of Cité Soleil, one of the poorest urban settlements in the country by: increasing their access to basic urban and social services, consolidating and strengthening participatory planning at the neighborhood level, and promoting income generation activities. Grant Financing Product Haiti URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 06-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1013 EN PN-T1013 National Secretariat for the Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities EN Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1137 EN RG-T1137 Certification and Information System EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1001 EN PN-L1001 International Trade Capacity Building EN Loan Operation Panama TRADE 05-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-M1003 EN PN-M1003 Agro Industry Strengthening Project (PROFA) EN Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1165 General: The objective of this technical cooperation is to develop the IT component of the Indigenous Peoples Information System (IPIS) as a key tool for strengthening access to and quality of information for the indigenous peoples, and to help strengthen their participation in the political processes of the region. Especificos: · To coordinate, systematize, distribute, and share relevant information for the main actors of the indigenous development process. · To design and implement a common IT platform of information resources on priority issues in indigenous development. · To systematize access to and the use of information on indigenous peoples at the service of the network in a comprehensive fashion, and by thematic component. · Scalability and sustainability of the project through the exclusive use of open-code and free applications. RS-T1165 Information System for Indigenous Peoples (SIPI) General: The objective of this technical cooperation is to develop the IT component of the Indigenous Peoples Information System (IPIS) as a key tool for strengthening access to and quality of information for the indigenous peoples, and to help strengthen their participation in the political processes of the region. Especificos: · To coordinate, systematize, distribute, and share relevant information for the main actors of the indigenous development process. · To design and implement a common IT platform of information resources on priority issues in indigenous development. · To systematize access to and the use of information on indigenous peoples at the service of the network in a comprehensive fashion, and by thematic component. · Scalability and sustainability of the project through the exclusive use of open-code and free applications. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1166 General objective: The objective of this technical cooperation is to expand access of the indigenous peoples to higher education and graduate studies at the Intercultural Indigenous University (IIU) in the area of managing development with identity. In turn, the project will help strengthen the academic offering of the IIU based on academic, pedagogic, and cultural standards, and answering to the social expectations of the indigenous peoples of the region. Specific objectives: · Develop and strengthen a consensus-based conceptual framework on development with indigenous identity. · Draw out the lessons of experiences of managing development with identity so as to strengthen the management of the indigenous organizations of the region. · Evaluate the state-of-the-art and existing capacities of the Network of Associated Centers of the IIU, and design a strengthening and consolidation program. · Develop a graduate program that helps strengthen the capacities of the indigenous leaders in Managing Development with Identity. RS-T1166 Training Program- Management in Development with Identity UII General objective: The objective of this technical cooperation is to expand access of the indigenous peoples to higher education and graduate studies at the Intercultural Indigenous University (IIU) in the area of managing development with identity. In turn, the project will help strengthen the academic offering of the IIU based on academic, pedagogic, and cultural standards, and answering to the social expectations of the indigenous peoples of the region. Specific objectives: · Develop and strengthen a consensus-based conceptual framework on development with indigenous identity. · Draw out the lessons of experiences of managing development with identity so as to strengthen the management of the indigenous organizations of the region. · Evaluate the state-of-the-art and existing capacities of the Network of Associated Centers of the IIU, and design a strengthening and consolidation program. · Develop a graduate program that helps strengthen the capacities of the indigenous leaders in Managing Development with Identity. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1167 General: To promote and facilitate the design, adoption, implementation, and consensus-based evaluation of strategic policies, plans, and programs for indigenous development Specific Objectives: · To facilitate and support the creation and/or consolidation of permanent mechanisms for dialogue and consensus-building among the indigenous organizations, government agencies, and international cooperation agencies in Argentina, Brazil, Belize, El Salvador, Peru, and Venezuela. · To support the definition of consensus-based agendas and priority actions in the beneficiary countries. RS-T1167 Concertacion Program on Indigenous Policies & Plans (Phase II) General: To promote and facilitate the design, adoption, implementation, and consensus-based evaluation of strategic policies, plans, and programs for indigenous development Specific Objectives: · To facilitate and support the creation and/or consolidation of permanent mechanisms for dialogue and consensus-building among the indigenous organizations, government agencies, and international cooperation agencies in Argentina, Brazil, Belize, El Salvador, Peru, and Venezuela. · To support the definition of consensus-based agendas and priority actions in the beneficiary countries. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1171 General: To help strengthen the effective participation of indigenous leaders and authorities of the Andean region in making public policy and in formulating national and regional development strategies Specific: · To consolidate the institutional framework of the Andean School of Government. · To consolidate a permanent intercultural education and training program for community leaders, public officials, professionals, and indigenous technical personnel. · To establish strategic alliances in the region with similar organizations and programs. RS-T1171 Government and Dev. Policy School for Indigenous Leaders and Authorities in CAN General: To help strengthen the effective participation of indigenous leaders and authorities of the Andean region in making public policy and in formulating national and regional development strategies Specific: · To consolidate the institutional framework of the Andean School of Government. · To consolidate a permanent intercultural education and training program for community leaders, public officials, professionals, and indigenous technical personnel. · To establish strategic alliances in the region with similar organizations and programs. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1027 EN BO-T1027 Policy, Plan & Consultation about Integrated Childhood Development EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Jul-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1010 To support the preparation of the ICT technical studies and specifications that will be needed for the final documents of the Bank. PN-T1010 Strengthening of ICT for the Citizen Security Program To support the preparation of the ICT technical studies and specifications that will be needed for the final documents of the Bank. Technical Cooperation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1129 EN RS-T1129 Regional Communication Program from the Water Sector EN Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 01-Jul-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-M1001 The goal of the project is to contribute to increase the competitiveness of the micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) that are linked with the cruise ship tourism sector in Belize. Its purpose is to strengthen the capability of MSEs and CBOs to offer sustainable tourism products and improve their participation in integrated tourism business chains. BL-M1001 Improving Small business Competitiveness in the Tourism Industry The goal of the project is to contribute to increase the competitiveness of the micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) that are linked with the cruise ship tourism sector in Belize. Its purpose is to strengthen the capability of MSEs and CBOs to offer sustainable tourism products and improve their participation in integrated tourism business chains. Technical Cooperation Belize PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1085 N/A CR-L1085 Promotion of the Factoring Industry N/A Loan Operation Costa Rica FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1086 N/A CR-L1086 Promotion of the Factoring Industry N/A Loan Operation Costa Rica FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-M1002 The general objective is to make Costa Rican and, potentially, Central American SMEs more competitive, giving them greater access to financing suited to their characteristics and needs. The specific objectives are to: (i) promote and develop the supply of and demand for factoring as alternative financing for working capital for Costa Rican SMEs; (ii) potentially, deepen the factoring market as alternative financing for working capital for SMEs in two other Central American countries; and (iii) improve access to Central American SMEs' most immediate markets by promoting international factoring. The project's demonstration effect is expected to encourage other financial institutions to serve the main target markets (factoring for small businesses and international factoring services) covered by this operation, while a larger number of SMEs will gain an awareness of this nontraditional financial instrument in Latin America and the Caribbean. CR-M1002 Promotion of the Factoring Industry The general objective is to make Costa Rican and, potentially, Central American SMEs more competitive, giving them greater access to financing suited to their characteristics and needs. The specific objectives are to: (i) promote and develop the supply of and demand for factoring as alternative financing for working capital for Costa Rican SMEs; (ii) potentially, deepen the factoring market as alternative financing for working capital for SMEs in two other Central American countries; and (iii) improve access to Central American SMEs' most immediate markets by promoting international factoring. The project's demonstration effect is expected to encourage other financial institutions to serve the main target markets (factoring for small businesses and international factoring services) covered by this operation, while a larger number of SMEs will gain an awareness of this nontraditional financial instrument in Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-M1004 EN CR-M1004 Promotion of the Factoring Industry EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Jun-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-M1005 EN CR-M1005 Promotion of the Factoring Industry EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1013 The goal of the project is to help build the capacity of Ecuador's floriculture enterprises to compete in the United States and European markets. Its purpose is to develop, facilitate, and strengthen partnerships and cooperation between horizontally linked firms (floriculture plantations) and enterprises in related fields (transport, inputs, marketing, technical training) in order to heighten the value chain's efficiency and effectiveness. To that end, the project will include the following components: (1) strengthening of floriculture SMEs with export potential; (2) collective adaptation of the exportable supply and training of partnership executives; (3) joint marketing; and (4) dissemination of the linkage model and its outcomes. EC-M1013 Cooperative SME Operations in the Floriculture Value Chain The goal of the project is to help build the capacity of Ecuador's floriculture enterprises to compete in the United States and European markets. Its purpose is to develop, facilitate, and strengthen partnerships and cooperation between horizontally linked firms (floriculture plantations) and enterprises in related fields (transport, inputs, marketing, technical training) in order to heighten the value chain's efficiency and effectiveness. To that end, the project will include the following components: (1) strengthening of floriculture SMEs with export potential; (2) collective adaptation of the exportable supply and training of partnership executives; (3) joint marketing; and (4) dissemination of the linkage model and its outcomes. Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1015 The objective of the TC is to hire a consultant for preparatory work related to three loans to Guyana: GY-L1008 Rehabilitation of Bridges II, GY-0074 Rural Transportation Program, and, GY0075 Road from Georgetown to Diamond. GY-T1015 Economic and Social Impact of Road and Transportation Infrastructure in Guyana The objective of the TC is to hire a consultant for preparatory work related to three loans to Guyana: GY-L1008 Rehabilitation of Bridges II, GY-0074 Rural Transportation Program, and, GY0075 Road from Georgetown to Diamond. Technical Cooperation Guyana TRANSPORT 30-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1024 EN HA-T1024 Support for the Transport Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program EN Technical Cooperation Haiti 30-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1008 The general objective of the project is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of staff in nonbank regulated financial institutions in Mexico, pursuant to the provisions in the Popular Savings and Credit Law (LACP). The specific objective is to develop and implement a system for technical training, qualification, evaluation, and certification of job competencies of the executive and operations staff of nonbank financial institutions. ME-M1008 Competency System for Popular Savings and Credit Sector The general objective of the project is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of staff in nonbank regulated financial institutions in Mexico, pursuant to the provisions in the Popular Savings and Credit Law (LACP). The specific objective is to develop and implement a system for technical training, qualification, evaluation, and certification of job competencies of the executive and operations staff of nonbank financial institutions. Technical Cooperation Mexico EDUCATION 30-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1170 EN RG-T1170 Reviewing Experience and Exploring New Approaches in Citizen Security EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1114 The objective of this TC is to: (i) describe and analyze the situation of older people and the ageing process in the Caribbean; (ii) document existing policies, programs, and resources; and (iii) make appropriate recommendations for development and improvement of specific policies and programs. RS-T1114 Caribbean Ageing Study The objective of this TC is to: (i) describe and analyze the situation of older people and the ageing process in the Caribbean; (ii) document existing policies, programs, and resources; and (iii) make appropriate recommendations for development and improvement of specific policies and programs. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 30-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1003 Se destina a apoyar la modernización de la Dirección General Impositiva para mejorar la recaudación, disminuir el gasto de funcionamiento y reducir los costos operativos de los servicios para usuarios y contribuyentes a través de una estrategia digital. Los objetivos específicos son: i) diseñar y contribuir a crear las condiciones institucionales y operativas para el desarrollo de una estrategia de gobierno electrónico para la DGI; y ii) apoyo a un proyecto piloto para el desarrollo de soluciones basadas en la metodología CRM (Customer Relationship Management). UR-T1003 Strengthening E-Government Strategy of the Tax Authority Se destina a apoyar la modernización de la Dirección General Impositiva para mejorar la recaudación, disminuir el gasto de funcionamiento y reducir los costos operativos de los servicios para usuarios y contribuyentes a través de una estrategia digital. Los objetivos específicos son: i) diseñar y contribuir a crear las condiciones institucionales y operativas para el desarrollo de una estrategia de gobierno electrónico para la DGI; y ii) apoyo a un proyecto piloto para el desarrollo de soluciones basadas en la metodología CRM (Customer Relationship Management). Technical Cooperation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Jun-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0224 The project's objective is to give access to electricity to around 37,000 households in the rural area in order to reduce poverty and improve the life conditions of the population, increasing the efficiency of the public and private resources invested in the sector. BO0224 Rural Electrification The project's objective is to give access to electricity to around 37,000 households in the rural area in order to reduce poverty and improve the life conditions of the population, increasing the efficiency of the public and private resources invested in the sector. Loan Operation Bolivia ENERGY 29-Jun-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR0156 The Program consists of an investment package designed to support competitiveness in the foreign trade, science and technology, and rural roads sectors. The general objective of the Program is to support Costa Rica's efforts to hasten and sustain its economic growth based on gains in its competitiveness. To this end, the Program will finance investments to help enhance the country's business environment and its competitiveness as it becomes increasingly integrated into the world economy. The Program includes three different projects in strategic sectors chosen for their ability to contribute competitiveness gains for Costa Rica: (i) a foreign trade project; (ii) a science and technology project; and (iii) a participatory rural roads rehabilitation project. CR0156 Competitiveness Investment Program The Program consists of an investment package designed to support competitiveness in the foreign trade, science and technology, and rural roads sectors. The general objective of the Program is to support Costa Rica's efforts to hasten and sustain its economic growth based on gains in its competitiveness. To this end, the Program will finance investments to help enhance the country's business environment and its competitiveness as it becomes increasingly integrated into the world economy. The Program includes three different projects in strategic sectors chosen for their ability to contribute competitiveness gains for Costa Rica: (i) a foreign trade project; (ii) a science and technology project; and (iii) a participatory rural roads rehabilitation project. Loan Operation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Jun-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1027 Strengthen MAG's analytical and policy and strategy formulation capacity in the area of agricultural production chains as a way to accelarate the rural competitiveness and development process. ES-T1027 Strengthening of Technical & Management Capacity of Policies & Strategy Off. MAG Strengthen MAG's analytical and policy and strategy formulation capacity in the area of agricultural production chains as a way to accelarate the rural competitiveness and development process. Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 29-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA0087 The general objective of the Program is to restore infrastructure conditions, such that will enable economic recovery and the improvement of quality of life for the Haitian population, by providing continuous, competitive and safe transport services. The specific objectives, are: (i) to complete the road network, in its most important sections; (ii) to improve operational conditions for the port and airport of Port au Prince; (iii) to reactivate public investment in construction, in order to generate employment and entrepreneurial activity; and (iv) to create a medium and long term vision for the transport sector in Haiti. HA0087 Transport Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program The general objective of the Program is to restore infrastructure conditions, such that will enable economic recovery and the improvement of quality of life for the Haitian population, by providing continuous, competitive and safe transport services. The specific objectives, are: (i) to complete the road network, in its most important sections; (ii) to improve operational conditions for the port and airport of Port au Prince; (iii) to reactivate public investment in construction, in order to generate employment and entrepreneurial activity; and (iv) to create a medium and long term vision for the transport sector in Haiti. Grant Financing Product Haiti TRANSPORT 29-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1006 The program will provide an effective mechanism to support the economic recovery and reconstruction of Grenada in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, which hit the island in September 2004. RG-L1006 Grenada Reconstruction, Recovery and Development Program The program will provide an effective mechanism to support the economic recovery and reconstruction of Grenada in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, which hit the island in September 2004. Loan Operation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 29-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1016 The goal of this program is to identify the key development challenges for Suriname, and options on how to address them. SU-T1016 Policy Dialogue: Identification of Development Challenges and Policy Options The goal of this program is to identify the key development challenges for Suriname, and options on how to address them. Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-X1001 The objective is to prepare a GEF operation that will include the following components: (i) land use planning of the coastal-marine zone for sustainable tourism; (ii) dissemination of good practice for natural resource use; (iii) susteinable use of biodiversity and (iv) strengthening of local capacity for managing coastal-marine zones. DR-X1001 PDF-B Integrated Management of the Coastal and Marine Zone of Samaná The objective is to prepare a GEF operation that will include the following components: (i) land use planning of the coastal-marine zone for sustainable tourism; (ii) dissemination of good practice for natural resource use; (iii) susteinable use of biodiversity and (iv) strengthening of local capacity for managing coastal-marine zones. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 28-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1086 To improve the environmental management and risk reduction measures in the regional net of five ports in the Gulf of Honduras. RS-T1086 Environmental Management of Ports in the Gulf of Honduras To improve the environmental management and risk reduction measures in the regional net of five ports in the Gulf of Honduras. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 28-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1147 The development of expert communication and the corresponding dissemination in Europe, as well as through several communications vehicles of world wide impact in a variety of countries, concerning development projects of IDB, and IDB activities and priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean RS-T1147 Communication Specialist in Europe The development of expert communication and the corresponding dissemination in Europe, as well as through several communications vehicles of world wide impact in a variety of countries, concerning development projects of IDB, and IDB activities and priorities in Latin America and the Caribbean Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 28-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1031 EN GU-T1031 Support for Consolidation of Fiscal Pact EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1150 EN RS-T1150 Cruiseship Tourism Sustainability in CA EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 27-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1011 EN CR-T1011 Sustainable Development Program Central Pacific-Brunca Region EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1007 EN PN-T1007 Development Program Formulation for Chiriqui Region EN Technical Cooperation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1011 The objective of the project is to promote the deployment of information and communication technology (ICT) to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). AR-T1011 E-Business for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises The objective of the project is to promote the deployment of information and communication technology (ICT) to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Technical Cooperation Argentina SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0392 The program's goal is to contribute to increase security in land's property rights and to enhance sustainable development in the program's area. BR0392 Cadaster and Land Regularization Program The program's goal is to contribute to increase security in land's property rights and to enhance sustainable development in the program's area. Loan Operation Brazil AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1029 EN HA-T1029 Support Preparation for Rural Water and Sanitation Program EN Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1151 EN RG-T1151 BPR 38: Sustainable Management of the Amazonas' Biodiversity EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1152 EN RG-T1152 BPR 35: Latin American Network of Education Portals EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1153 EN RG-T1153 BPR 33: Improving Public Administration through E-Government Best Practices EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1154 EN RG-T1154 BPR 27: Improvement of the Public Debt Management and Knowledge EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1155 EN RG-T1155 BPR 19: Strengthening of the Regional Stock Market EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1156 EN RG-T1156 BPR 17: Improvement of Statistics for Measuring Living Conditions EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1157 EN RG-T1157 BPR 13: Plan Trifinio Trinational Comission EN Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1158 EN RG-T1158 BPR 7: Single-based Social Security for MERCOSUR EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1178 The objective of the proposed Technical Cooperation ("TC") is to study the feasibility for Pan-American Maritime Highway Project ("PAMH", or the "Project") develop technical and commercial terms and conditions necessary for successful implementation of such projects providing road traffic and passengers transporting vessels (one "Main RoPax Vessel" and two "Feeder RoPax vessels") connecting the United States of America ("USA"), to Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica (in which the average GDP per capita of the borrowing countries in the project is US$2,112). The TC will explore if the proper economic and market conditions exist, to allow the Project to meet its implementation goals and objectives of acquiring debt and equity. RS-T1178 Pan-American Maritime Highway The objective of the proposed Technical Cooperation ("TC") is to study the feasibility for Pan-American Maritime Highway Project ("PAMH", or the "Project") develop technical and commercial terms and conditions necessary for successful implementation of such projects providing road traffic and passengers transporting vessels (one "Main RoPax Vessel" and two "Feeder RoPax vessels") connecting the United States of America ("USA"), to Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica (in which the average GDP per capita of the borrowing countries in the project is US$2,112). The TC will explore if the proper economic and market conditions exist, to allow the Project to meet its implementation goals and objectives of acquiring debt and equity. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 22-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA0082 The objective of this operation is to strengthen the institutional capacity of key ministries by creating, in the short and medium term, the minimum conditions required for good economic governance. The specific objectives will concentrate on: (1) supporting the implementation of institutional reform in order to create an efficient and well-functioning public procurement management in key institutions of the Executive Branch; (2) enhancing the capacity for budget formulation, presentation, and analysis of expenditure and policy options, thereby, linking the budget to the expenditure and procurement plans, as well as improving liaison and coordination between the Ministry of Finance and other institutions; 3) enhancing the capacity of the AGD to increase customs collection; and 4) enhancing the capacity of the DGI to increase tax mobilization and collection HA0082 Strengthening of Economic Governance Institutions The objective of this operation is to strengthen the institutional capacity of key ministries by creating, in the short and medium term, the minimum conditions required for good economic governance. The specific objectives will concentrate on: (1) supporting the implementation of institutional reform in order to create an efficient and well-functioning public procurement management in key institutions of the Executive Branch; (2) enhancing the capacity for budget formulation, presentation, and analysis of expenditure and policy options, thereby, linking the budget to the expenditure and procurement plans, as well as improving liaison and coordination between the Ministry of Finance and other institutions; 3) enhancing the capacity of the AGD to increase customs collection; and 4) enhancing the capacity of the DGI to increase tax mobilization and collection Grant Financing Product Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1008 The objective of this technical cooperation is to analyze the lessons learned and achievements of the FNDR in the area of regional development, and support the public policy dialogue regarding new approaches to promote territorial economic development in Chile. CH-T1008 Support for Territorial Economic Development The objective of this technical cooperation is to analyze the lessons learned and achievements of the FNDR in the area of regional development, and support the public policy dialogue regarding new approaches to promote territorial economic development in Chile. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1173 EN RG-T1173 The Energy Sector and Sustainable Development EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 20-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1012 EN CR-T1012 Improvements on the Judicial Management Reform EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1046 N/A BR-L1046 Unibanco-Brazil N/A Loan Operation Brazil TRADE 15-Jun-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1006 The project will finance activities and investments in the Historical Downtown Area of Quito of traffic, provision of basic infrastructure services, institutional development, and public/private partnership. EC-L1006 Rehabilitation of Historical Downtown Quito, Second Stage The project will finance activities and investments in the Historical Downtown Area of Quito of traffic, provision of basic infrastructure services, institutional development, and public/private partnership. Loan Operation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 15-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1001 This operation will finance the second phase of a multiphase program approved in 2001. The program components to be executed in phases of three years includes: (i) the first component will support the rehabilitation and improvement of approximately 600 km of tertiary gravel roads in rural areas (300 km in each phase); (ii) the second component will support the reconstruction and rehabilitation of approximately 100 km of sustainable rural roads that were damaged by the 13 January 2001 earthquake; (iii) the third component will support the establishment and consolidation of new road maintenance systems during phase I of the program; and (iv) the fourth component will contribute to the MOP modernization process in terms of its role as the agency in charge of regulation, planning, promotion and supervision for the road infrastructure. ES-L1001 Multiphase Program for Sustainable Roads in Rural Areas Phase II This operation will finance the second phase of a multiphase program approved in 2001. The program components to be executed in phases of three years includes: (i) the first component will support the rehabilitation and improvement of approximately 600 km of tertiary gravel roads in rural areas (300 km in each phase); (ii) the second component will support the reconstruction and rehabilitation of approximately 100 km of sustainable rural roads that were damaged by the 13 January 2001 earthquake; (iii) the third component will support the establishment and consolidation of new road maintenance systems during phase I of the program; and (iv) the fourth component will contribute to the MOP modernization process in terms of its role as the agency in charge of regulation, planning, promotion and supervision for the road infrastructure. Loan Operation El Salvador TRANSPORT 15-Jun-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1102 The general objective of the project is to facilitate the creation of the Free Trade Area of the Americas through the provision of direct support to the FTAA negotiating process.The specific objective of the project is to support the operation of the FTAA Administrative Secretariat (AS), which provides temporary administrative and logistical support to the negotiating process. RG-T1102 Support for the Administrative Free Trade Secretariat The general objective of the project is to facilitate the creation of the Free Trade Area of the Americas through the provision of direct support to the FTAA negotiating process.The specific objective of the project is to support the operation of the FTAA Administrative Secretariat (AS), which provides temporary administrative and logistical support to the negotiating process. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 15-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205023 The general program objective is to promote safe and efficient air transportation operations, minimizing the risk of threats and acts of unlawful interference. The specific program objective is to strengthen airport security in Chile by modifying, adapting, and aligning the national legal framework with applicable international civil aviation regulations, and by implementing administrative management services, improving airport surveillance and security operations, and training personnel at the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil(DGAC). TC0205023 Strengthening of Airport Security The general program objective is to promote safe and efficient air transportation operations, minimizing the risk of threats and acts of unlawful interference. The specific program objective is to strengthen airport security in Chile by modifying, adapting, and aligning the national legal framework with applicable international civil aviation regulations, and by implementing administrative management services, improving airport surveillance and security operations, and training personnel at the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil(DGAC). Technical Cooperation Chile TRANSPORT 15-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1016 The objective of this operation is to help improve the quality of life in communities of the two subregions of Bolivian Andes by increasing income from sustainable and participatory management programs for endemic species with economic potential. BO-T1016 Biodiversity for Productive Projects in the Bolivian Andes The objective of this operation is to help improve the quality of life in communities of the two subregions of Bolivian Andes by increasing income from sustainable and participatory management programs for endemic species with economic potential. Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 14-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1018 Achieve the development and application of a Internet based electronic public acquisition system. BO-T1018 Development Phase 1 E-procurement System Achieve the development and application of a Internet based electronic public acquisition system. Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1060 The main objective of this technical cooperation is to raise awareness on violence prevention approaches among municipal government officials and other important local actors and begin to provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to design effective municipal violence and crime prevention strategies. The operation will contribute to developing capacity among municipalities to better analyze trends in violence and crime and identify appropriate interventions. RS-T1060 Distance Learning on Violence Prevention at a Local Level The main objective of this technical cooperation is to raise awareness on violence prevention approaches among municipal government officials and other important local actors and begin to provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to design effective municipal violence and crime prevention strategies. The operation will contribute to developing capacity among municipalities to better analyze trends in violence and crime and identify appropriate interventions. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1027 This technical cooperation will support efforts of the Guatemalan government to improve the quality of life of rural populations, promoting indigenous-owned businesses, employment generation, social inclusión and land competitiveness. Its specific objectives are: (a) identifying land and economic activities that have the potential to achieve a high level of change and produce a positive impact on income generation, creating sustainable employment and expanding the base of indigenous-owned businesses in the rural arena; and (b) supporting activities to coordinate the design and preparation of the "Desde lo Rural" Economic Development Program. GU-T1027 Support to the Design of "Desde Lo Rural" Program This technical cooperation will support efforts of the Guatemalan government to improve the quality of life of rural populations, promoting indigenous-owned businesses, employment generation, social inclusión and land competitiveness. Its specific objectives are: (a) identifying land and economic activities that have the potential to achieve a high level of change and produce a positive impact on income generation, creating sustainable employment and expanding the base of indigenous-owned businesses in the rural arena; and (b) supporting activities to coordinate the design and preparation of the "Desde lo Rural" Economic Development Program. Technical Cooperation Guatemala AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 13-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1006 (i) to improve access to health services serving Amerindian communities; and (ii) enhance culturally adapted primary health care services in Amerindian communities. GY-T1006 Increasing Access to Primary Health Care for Amerindian Communities (i) to improve access to health services serving Amerindian communities; and (ii) enhance culturally adapted primary health care services in Amerindian communities. Technical Cooperation Guyana HEALTH 13-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-T1005 Promote the exchange of experiences with OPORTUNIDADES and PATH in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the conditional cash transfer programs and with beneficiaries of both programs. BH-T1005 Social Safety Net Program Experiences Promote the exchange of experiences with OPORTUNIDADES and PATH in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the conditional cash transfer programs and with beneficiaries of both programs. Technical Cooperation Bahamas SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1002 2.1 The general objective of the project is to enhance the capacity of Belize to develop negotiating positions in the context of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) process that are both technically rigorous and which have been consulted with the various stakeholders in Belizean society. 2.2 To this end, the project will seek to undertake a number of activities: 1) improve the knowledge of Belizean officials on market access in agricultural products as on market access in the area of services; 2) enhance consultation and coordination with civil society and the private sector; 3) address some of the informational challenges faced by Belize both at the specialist level through the enhancement of a resource centre and at the popular level through the establishment of a website; and 4) assist the Directorate General for Foreign Trade to participate more effectively in trade negotiations and information gathering processes through the financing of a number of computers. BL-T1002 Improving Capacity to Negotiate the FTAA 2.1 The general objective of the project is to enhance the capacity of Belize to develop negotiating positions in the context of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) process that are both technically rigorous and which have been consulted with the various stakeholders in Belizean society. 2.2 To this end, the project will seek to undertake a number of activities: 1) improve the knowledge of Belizean officials on market access in agricultural products as on market access in the area of services; 2) enhance consultation and coordination with civil society and the private sector; 3) address some of the informational challenges faced by Belize both at the specialist level through the enhancement of a resource centre and at the popular level through the establishment of a website; and 4) assist the Directorate General for Foreign Trade to participate more effectively in trade negotiations and information gathering processes through the financing of a number of computers. Technical Cooperation Belize TRADE 09-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1004 The objective of this Program is to extend the access of housing to low and moderate income groups, presently excluded, specially to the residents in urban zones through the provision from support to the Government: a) to develop new instruments and operative mechanisms that guarantee the effective access to these sectors; b) as pilot projects, to prove their effectiveness for their implantation at national scale; and c) to undertake technical assistance and institutional strengthening activities to support the effective transfer of these instruments and mechanisms and their experiences from pilot to national scale projects. PN-L1004 New Instruments for Social Housing The objective of this Program is to extend the access of housing to low and moderate income groups, presently excluded, specially to the residents in urban zones through the provision from support to the Government: a) to develop new instruments and operative mechanisms that guarantee the effective access to these sectors; b) as pilot projects, to prove their effectiveness for their implantation at national scale; and c) to undertake technical assistance and institutional strengthening activities to support the effective transfer of these instruments and mechanisms and their experiences from pilot to national scale projects. Loan Operation Panama URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 09-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-M1001 The general objective of the project is to help make Paraguayan SMEs more efficient and competitive. The purpose is to facilitate the development and dissemination of techniques and methods for promoting cleaner production in value chains, in order to encourage the implementation of cleaner production and environmental management strategies among SMEs and expand their use nationwide. PR-M1001 Cleaner Production in Value Chains The general objective of the project is to help make Paraguayan SMEs more efficient and competitive. The purpose is to facilitate the development and dissemination of techniques and methods for promoting cleaner production in value chains, in order to encourage the implementation of cleaner production and environmental management strategies among SMEs and expand their use nationwide. Technical Cooperation Paraguay INDUSTRY 09-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1169 The objective of this project is to better understand the relationship between debt and economic development, poverty reduction, and macroeconomic stability. RG-T1169 Elements for a Sustainable Debt Strategy The objective of this project is to better understand the relationship between debt and economic development, poverty reduction, and macroeconomic stability. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 08-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1111 EN RG-T1111 Participation and Dissemination Strategy for IIRSA EN Technical Cooperation Regional 07-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1147 EN RG-T1147 Information System on Better Public Management Practice EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1158 PRI needs to be provided technical assistance related to project finance in the processing of private sector operations. RS-T1158 Support for Technical Services PRI needs to be provided technical assistance related to project finance in the processing of private sector operations. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1023 The overall objective of the proposed TC is to improve specific inputs contributing to enhance the quality of vocational training in Haiti. The immediate objective, for which financing is being requested, is to improve the didactic materials in ten priority disciplines of vocational training in order to meet international and national standards. The products resulting from this TC are essential inputs for the execution of the lending operation on Vocational Training (HA-0017) in preparation. HA-T1023 Didactic Materials for the Vocational Training Sector The overall objective of the proposed TC is to improve specific inputs contributing to enhance the quality of vocational training in Haiti. The immediate objective, for which financing is being requested, is to improve the didactic materials in ten priority disciplines of vocational training in order to meet international and national standards. The products resulting from this TC are essential inputs for the execution of the lending operation on Vocational Training (HA-0017) in preparation. Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 06-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1028 EN BO-T1028 CT/INTRA Assistance for the Judiciary Branch of Bolivia EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1025 To analyze the alternatives for the logistics improvement in the CONAB's grain stock center in Ponta Grossa, State of Paraná, in coordination with the Port of Paranagua operation, in order for it to function as the main logistics center for exports through the port, with an integral view of the hub. BR-T1025 Logistics Improvement for Exports through Ponta Grossa Hub - Port of Paranagua To analyze the alternatives for the logistics improvement in the CONAB's grain stock center in Ponta Grossa, State of Paraná, in coordination with the Port of Paranagua operation, in order for it to function as the main logistics center for exports through the port, with an integral view of the hub. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRADE 02-Jun-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1004 To design an institutional model that will ensure sustainable water and sanitation services to dispersed rural communities. CH-T1004 Water Services for Disperse Rural Communities To design an institutional model that will ensure sustainable water and sanitation services to dispersed rural communities. Technical Cooperation Chile WATER AND SANITATION 01-Jun-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0403 EN BR0403 External Control Modernization Program States PROMOEX EN Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA0017 The overarching objective of the Program is to improve the skills and income-generating prospects of Haitian workers as a direct and sustainable way of increasing living standards. HA0017 Vocational Training The overarching objective of the Program is to improve the skills and income-generating prospects of Haitian workers as a direct and sustainable way of increasing living standards. Grant Financing Product Haiti EDUCATION 31-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1169 EN RS-T1169 Rights-Based Development in LatinAmerica: Studies & Forums EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1004 The project's general objective is to improve access to credit for microenterprises in the provinces and on the outskirts of Montevideo. Its specific objective is to expand specialized financial services to the microenterprises of the local credit unions affiliated to FUCAC. UR-M1004 Microenterprise Loans at Local Credit Unions The project's general objective is to improve access to credit for microenterprises in the provinces and on the outskirts of Montevideo. Its specific objective is to expand specialized financial services to the microenterprises of the local credit unions affiliated to FUCAC. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1163 EN RS-T1163 Technical,Advisory,Administrative & Logistical Support for Social Inclusion Fund EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1164 Explore the fiscal-institutional dimension of pension reform in Latin America, establishing comparisons with relevant experiences outside the region, especially with regards to the Spanish experience. RS-T1164 Pension Systems Reforms Phase II: Fiscal and Institutional Implications Explore the fiscal-institutional dimension of pension reform in Latin America, establishing comparisons with relevant experiences outside the region, especially with regards to the Spanish experience. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1017 The general objective is the transfer and dissemination of knowledge based on new or recent research about policy options in areas included in the National Agreement and MDGs for the benefit of political groups and civil society organizations participating in the Peruvian 2006 electoral process. PE-T1017 Peru Elections 2006: Strengthening National Debate The general objective is the transfer and dissemination of knowledge based on new or recent research about policy options in areas included in the National Agreement and MDGs for the benefit of political groups and civil society organizations participating in the Peruvian 2006 electoral process. Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1162 EN RS-T1162 Market Opportunities Support for the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 26-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-L1004 The objective of the project is to support the preparation and initial implementation of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Support Program (TT-0056). This program is designed to assist Trinidad and Tobago implement its National Information and Communication Plan or fastforward in the following areas: (a) Legal and Regulatory Framework; (b) E-government; (c) Human Capital Development; (d) Connectivity; and (e) Enterprise Development in ICT. TT-L1004 PEP:TT0056 Electronic Government & Knowledge Brokering The objective of the project is to support the preparation and initial implementation of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Support Program (TT-0056). This program is designed to assist Trinidad and Tobago implement its National Information and Communication Plan or fastforward in the following areas: (a) Legal and Regulatory Framework; (b) E-government; (c) Human Capital Development; (d) Connectivity; and (e) Enterprise Development in ICT. Loan Operation Trinidad and Tobago REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1024 The goal of the project is to help boost the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector and located along the Estrada Real. The purpose is to organize a network of tourism SMEs-a cluster of businesses working together to proactively develop and market tourism products tailored to market demands. BR-M1024 Estrada Real - Network of Tourism SMEs Mina Gerais State The goal of the project is to help boost the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector and located along the Estrada Real. The purpose is to organize a network of tourism SMEs-a cluster of businesses working together to proactively develop and market tourism products tailored to market demands. Technical Cooperation Brazil SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 25-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1013 EN CO-M1013 Standarization and Normalization of Panela Industry in the Rio Suárez Region EN Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1014 EN CO-M1014 Commercial Linkages Between Food Microenterprises and Large Supermarkets EN Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1015 EN CO-M1015 Development of SME Suppliers Cluster with Large Petroquimical Companies EN Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1026 The general objective is to enhance the competitiveness of microproducers in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The specific objective is to integrate 1,000 microproducers into international interior decoration and furniture chains with high value added in design. RG-M1026 Integration of Central American Microproducers into International Value Chains The general objective is to enhance the competitiveness of microproducers in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The specific objective is to integrate 1,000 microproducers into international interior decoration and furniture chains with high value added in design. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1170 To provide research assistance to Social Programs Division 3 in the performance of its activities. RS-T1170 Consultancy Services for Social Development Research To provide research assistance to Social Programs Division 3 in the performance of its activities. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1033 The main objective of the project is to design, develop and validate a participatory methodology to support the coordination of efforts by national entities and the municipalities in El Salvador towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). The methodology would enable follow-up and raise awareness of MDG as a commitment of El Salvador, as well as facilitate follow up of and support to Bank funded projects that relate to decentralization and the strengthening of local governments and local production associations. ES-T1033 Monitoring of Millennium Development Goals and Local Development The main objective of the project is to design, develop and validate a participatory methodology to support the coordination of efforts by national entities and the municipalities in El Salvador towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). The methodology would enable follow-up and raise awareness of MDG as a commitment of El Salvador, as well as facilitate follow up of and support to Bank funded projects that relate to decentralization and the strengthening of local governments and local production associations. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1020 Support the strengthenning of the Network of "Grupos Gestores", with the objective to increase the formal business base of the country with access to credit. GU-T1020 Support for the Network of "Grupos Gestores" Support the strengthenning of the Network of "Grupos Gestores", with the objective to increase the formal business base of the country with access to credit. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1032 EN ES-T1032 Social Inclusion in the Social Protection Net EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1133 To promote the creaction of new, sustainable businesses by developing a mechanism for promoting, assisting, and providing financing to young in poverty graduates of technical vocational centers. HO-L1133 Promoting Entrepreneurship Among Young Hondurans To promote the creaction of new, sustainable businesses by developing a mechanism for promoting, assisting, and providing financing to young in poverty graduates of technical vocational centers. Loan Operation Honduras 19-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-S1004 To promote the creaction of new, sustainable businesses by developing a mechanism for promoting, assisting, and providing financing to young in poverty graduates of technical vocational centers. HO-S1004 Promoting Entrepreneurship Among Young Hondurans To promote the creaction of new, sustainable businesses by developing a mechanism for promoting, assisting, and providing financing to young in poverty graduates of technical vocational centers. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1201 Develop a framework for the implementation of participatory approaches of civil society, and in particular local communities, in the environmental and social supervision of large private sectors projects that have potential for significant environmental and social impacts. RS-T1201 Civil Society Participation in Banks Environmental & Social Supervision Projects Develop a framework for the implementation of participatory approaches of civil society, and in particular local communities, in the environmental and social supervision of large private sectors projects that have potential for significant environmental and social impacts. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1202 To explore facilitation methods for incorporation of CFIs into private sector financings and the viability of such in Latin American and the Caribbean. RS-T1202 Streaming Carbon Finance Instruments in Private Sector Financings To explore facilitation methods for incorporation of CFIs into private sector financings and the viability of such in Latin American and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1154 EN RS-T1154 Project Screening Tool for Landfill Gas Management and Use in LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1025 The general objective of the project is to support the preparation of Guidelines for the implementation of the Operational Policy on Indigenous Peoples and Strategy for Indigenous Development The Guidelines will clarify, contextualize and exemplify the concepts, directives and scope of application of the Operational Policy and Strategy. In addition, they will provide guidance to Bank staff, clients and stakeholders on the implementation of the policy and strategy including existing information sources, methodologies, indicators, good practices, internal procedures and available resources. RS-X1025 Guidelines for the implementation of the Operational Policy on Indigenous People The general objective of the project is to support the preparation of Guidelines for the implementation of the Operational Policy on Indigenous Peoples and Strategy for Indigenous Development The Guidelines will clarify, contextualize and exemplify the concepts, directives and scope of application of the Operational Policy and Strategy. In addition, they will provide guidance to Bank staff, clients and stakeholders on the implementation of the policy and strategy including existing information sources, methodologies, indicators, good practices, internal procedures and available resources. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1006 The objectives are to (i) increase and strengthen participation in 2005 elections; (ii) analyze functioning of local representative bodies; (iii) review existing electoral legislation; and (iv) support electoral authorities in organization and management of May 2005 elections. SU-T1006 Consolidation of Democracy through Strengthening of Electoral Processes The objectives are to (i) increase and strengthen participation in 2005 elections; (ii) analyze functioning of local representative bodies; (iii) review existing electoral legislation; and (iv) support electoral authorities in organization and management of May 2005 elections. Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1007 EN CH-T1007 Suport to the General Comptroller Office of Chile EN Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1101 EN RG-T1101 VIII Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1123 EN RG-T1123 Efectivity Networks Social Protection: Role Beneficiaries System Information EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1031 The general objective of this Program is to provide a forum for the sharing of strategies and practices which are being developed and applied in urban and rural areas, to assist microenterprises overcome new and existing challenges in an increasingly demanding environment. RS-X1031 VIII Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise The general objective of this Program is to provide a forum for the sharing of strategies and practices which are being developed and applied in urban and rural areas, to assist microenterprises overcome new and existing challenges in an increasingly demanding environment. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1011 The overall objective of the program is to help improve the operation of the Chilean Parliament by developing the Library of Congress of Chile and to promote a closer relationship between Congress and the Chilean people. The specific objectives, in the context of the comprehensive transformation to which the BCN is committed, are: (i) to develop and implement a management strategy that brings the BCN's internal organization and capabilities into line with its institutional vision; (ii) to build the information technology (IT) architecture needed to provide IT services; (iii) to redefine the support and advisory services for the legislature; and (iv) to help solidify the relationship between Congress and the Chilean people. The program's structure consists of four components: (i) strengthening of the management capacity of the Library of Congress; (ii) modernization of the IT architecture and website; (iii) innovation in the advisory services to support the parliamentary function; and (iv) strengthening of the relationship between Congress and the Chilean people. The restructuring process seeks to develop skills at the BCN to coordinate efforts that will make it possible to address topics that may be of interest to members of Parliament, the legislative community, or the public (demand), whether this is because they are recurring on the legislative agenda (e.g., foreign trade, regulation of utilities), because they are issues on the national agenda (e.g., income distribution, human rights, ethics, environmental regulations), or because they are innovative issues relevant throughout the world about which it is deemed necessary to promote awareness and discussion in the country (e.g., biotechnology, cloning)-all from the perspective of the impact on national coexistence. During formulation a primary survey of the demand for the project was conducted through interviews with members of Parliament and research institutions of the legislative community, the gathering of relevant documents and opinions from members of the BCN, and as part of the Logical Framework Workshop. CH-L1011 Strengthening Support Program for Parliamentary Functions The overall objective of the program is to help improve the operation of the Chilean Parliament by developing the Library of Congress of Chile and to promote a closer relationship between Congress and the Chilean people. The specific objectives, in the context of the comprehensive transformation to which the BCN is committed, are: (i) to develop and implement a management strategy that brings the BCN's internal organization and capabilities into line with its institutional vision; (ii) to build the information technology (IT) architecture needed to provide IT services; (iii) to redefine the support and advisory services for the legislature; and (iv) to help solidify the relationship between Congress and the Chilean people. The program's structure consists of four components: (i) strengthening of the management capacity of the Library of Congress; (ii) modernization of the IT architecture and website; (iii) innovation in the advisory services to support the parliamentary function; and (iv) strengthening of the relationship between Congress and the Chilean people. The restructuring process seeks to develop skills at the BCN to coordinate efforts that will make it possible to address topics that may be of interest to members of Parliament, the legislative community, or the public (demand), whether this is because they are recurring on the legislative agenda (e.g., foreign trade, regulation of utilities), because they are issues on the national agenda (e.g., income distribution, human rights, ethics, environmental regulations), or because they are innovative issues relevant throughout the world about which it is deemed necessary to promote awareness and discussion in the country (e.g., biotechnology, cloning)-all from the perspective of the impact on national coexistence. During formulation a primary survey of the demand for the project was conducted through interviews with members of Parliament and research institutions of the legislative community, the gathering of relevant documents and opinions from members of the BCN, and as part of the Logical Framework Workshop. Loan Operation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1002 The objective of this program is to achieve and maintain a vaccination coverage higher than 95% for children under 5 in all vaccines incorporated into the Programa Ampliado de Inmunizaciones and to improve the health system response to outbreaks. CO-L1002 Support to the Extended Vaccinations Program - PAI The objective of this program is to achieve and maintain a vaccination coverage higher than 95% for children under 5 in all vaccines incorporated into the Programa Ampliado de Inmunizaciones and to improve the health system response to outbreaks. Loan Operation Colombia HEALTH 11-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1144 EN RS-T1144 Credit Guarantee Funds for SMEs EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1015 The main objective of this project is to support the preparation of the IDB Country Strategy with Suriname by developing a Policy Note on Indigenous Peoples and Maroons. SU-T1015 Support Suriname Country Strategy Paper -Development Policy Note on Indigenous The main objective of this project is to support the preparation of the IDB Country Strategy with Suriname by developing a Policy Note on Indigenous Peoples and Maroons. Technical Cooperation Suriname SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1005 Support the government of Colombia in achieving the financial viability of the Empresas Sociales del Estado (ESE) created as a result of the reform of the Instituto de Seguro Social (ISS). CO-T1005 Support for the Social Security Institute Reform Support the government of Colombia in achieving the financial viability of the Empresas Sociales del Estado (ESE) created as a result of the reform of the Instituto de Seguro Social (ISS). Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 10-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1020 EN HA-T1020 A Response to Gender Based Violence in Haiti EN Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1156 The objective of this technical cooperation is to foster the implementation of key activities proposed in the Bank's Environment Strategy. In particular, the TC will support the implementation and follow up of state of the art studies and capacity building activities linked to the Netherlands' Environment Partnership and the Netherlands' Water Partnership. The technical cooperation and activities contemplated under both Partnerships are a cornerstone for the implementation of the Bank's Environment Strategy. RS-T1156 Support Implementation of the Bank's Environment Strategy & Partnership Program The objective of this technical cooperation is to foster the implementation of key activities proposed in the Bank's Environment Strategy. In particular, the TC will support the implementation and follow up of state of the art studies and capacity building activities linked to the Netherlands' Environment Partnership and the Netherlands' Water Partnership. The technical cooperation and activities contemplated under both Partnerships are a cornerstone for the implementation of the Bank's Environment Strategy. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 10-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-M1001 The general objectives of this project are to reduce the waste stream generated by processors in the sub-sector and improve the operations within the fisheries sector. GY-M1001 Increasing Net Usable Yields in the Fishery Sector The general objectives of this project are to reduce the waste stream generated by processors in the sub-sector and improve the operations within the fisheries sector. Technical Cooperation Guyana PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-May-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-M1002 Improve the presentation and information content of products coming from the SME agro-processing sub-sector through enhancing the labeling and packaging of the products. GY-M1002 Products Labeling and Presentation Improve the presentation and information content of products coming from the SME agro-processing sub-sector through enhancing the labeling and packaging of the products. Technical Cooperation Guyana PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1022 The objective of the TC is to support the Government of El Salvador, through the Executive Directorate of the RED in the FISDL, in carrying out the first round of surveys (baseline) for the short and medium term impact evaluation of the RED ES-T1022 RED SOLIDARIA Evaluation The objective of the TC is to support the Government of El Salvador, through the Executive Directorate of the RED in the FISDL, in carrying out the first round of surveys (baseline) for the short and medium term impact evaluation of the RED Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0195 The operation will finance actions oriented to consolidate the vision of the sector as a leader in the strategy of the country development. The investment will be organized in three components: (i) Support to the National Sustainable Tourism Strategy; (ii) the Tela Bay project; and (iii) The Mundo Maya Sustainable Tourism Project. The first component will finance actions identified as priority in sphere of action of the public sector to support the development of the sector in the whole country, grouped by: (i) specific investment in basic sanitation, management/conservation of natural areas, urban improvements; (ii) a quality management system, including environmental management required to support the sector; (iii) training and institutional strengthening; (iv) support for small entrepreneurs. The second component will include resources to cofinance with other financial agents the basic infrastructure for the internal public services of the Tela Bay project, and investments in the area of influence to guarantee the environmental and social sustainability of this project. The third component will finance five subcomponents: (access infrastructure ¿airport and roads¿basic services, archeological restoration, rehabilitation of the Omoa Fortress and facilitation of migration), identified and designed in the framework of the Regional Mundo Maya Program. HO0195 National Sustainable Tourism Program The operation will finance actions oriented to consolidate the vision of the sector as a leader in the strategy of the country development. The investment will be organized in three components: (i) Support to the National Sustainable Tourism Strategy; (ii) the Tela Bay project; and (iii) The Mundo Maya Sustainable Tourism Project. The first component will finance actions identified as priority in sphere of action of the public sector to support the development of the sector in the whole country, grouped by: (i) specific investment in basic sanitation, management/conservation of natural areas, urban improvements; (ii) a quality management system, including environmental management required to support the sector; (iii) training and institutional strengthening; (iv) support for small entrepreneurs. The second component will include resources to cofinance with other financial agents the basic infrastructure for the internal public services of the Tela Bay project, and investments in the area of influence to guarantee the environmental and social sustainability of this project. The third component will finance five subcomponents: (access infrastructure ¿airport and roads¿basic services, archeological restoration, rehabilitation of the Omoa Fortress and facilitation of migration), identified and designed in the framework of the Regional Mundo Maya Program. Loan Operation Honduras SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 04-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1008 The Program's objective is to deepen the modernization and professionalization of public human resource management in Chile, by strengthening the institutional capacity of the National Civil Service Department (DNSC). The program will finance activities in three components: (i) Institutional capacity building in the DNSC, (ii) Support to the implementation of the Senior Executive Service, and (iii) Support to the modernization of human resource management in the Chilean Civil Service at the Central Government. With these three components, the project will support three complementary areas: the internal capacities of the DNSC, the effective implementation of the new legislation regarding the senior executive service and the proffesionalization of human resource management in the Central Government CH-L1008 Strengthening the National Civil Service Department The Program's objective is to deepen the modernization and professionalization of public human resource management in Chile, by strengthening the institutional capacity of the National Civil Service Department (DNSC). The program will finance activities in three components: (i) Institutional capacity building in the DNSC, (ii) Support to the implementation of the Senior Executive Service, and (iii) Support to the modernization of human resource management in the Chilean Civil Service at the Central Government. With these three components, the project will support three complementary areas: the internal capacities of the DNSC, the effective implementation of the new legislation regarding the senior executive service and the proffesionalization of human resource management in the Central Government Loan Operation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1018 The main objective of this TC is to provide technical support to DANE in the design, execution and analysis of a pilot census which contribute to some activities of the general census. This pilot census is the only opportunity for DANE to test all of the innovations that it intends to put in place for its general census of 2005. It would comprise a comprehensive "dress rehearsal" that would reveal the necessary changes and improvements for a successful general census. CO-T1018 Support for the Design, Execution and Monitoring of the General Census 2005 The main objective of this TC is to provide technical support to DANE in the design, execution and analysis of a pilot census which contribute to some activities of the general census. This pilot census is the only opportunity for DANE to test all of the innovations that it intends to put in place for its general census of 2005. It would comprise a comprehensive "dress rehearsal" that would reveal the necessary changes and improvements for a successful general census. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1005 The principal objectives are: (i) to develop enterprenurial capacity in young people, to take risks, work in teams and decision making (ii) educate secondary students about free enterprises, understanding economics and in facing the labor market, (iii) introducing their resumes in methodological school "learning by doing" allowing them to continue using what they learned; (iv) broading the students horizonts exploring the possibilities of globalization. The proposed project has 3 components. The first component is implementation of the junior programs achievements in secondary students in which 3.100 to 3.300 students, and 90 professors of 5 high schools, teaching them 3 different programs JA. CH-T1005 Poverty Reduction The principal objectives are: (i) to develop enterprenurial capacity in young people, to take risks, work in teams and decision making (ii) educate secondary students about free enterprises, understanding economics and in facing the labor market, (iii) introducing their resumes in methodological school "learning by doing" allowing them to continue using what they learned; (iv) broading the students horizonts exploring the possibilities of globalization. The proposed project has 3 components. The first component is implementation of the junior programs achievements in secondary students in which 3.100 to 3.300 students, and 90 professors of 5 high schools, teaching them 3 different programs JA. Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-May-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1041 N/A BR-L1041 Banco Industrial e Comercial S.A. N/A Loan Operation Brazil TRADE 29-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1009 N/A DR-L1009 Banco Hipotecario Dominicano (BHD) N/A Loan Operation Dominican Republic TRADE 29-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1100 The Conference's general objective is the dissemination of CSR practices in Latin America and The Caribbean. The specific objective are to: (i) to create a common ground to share and exchange experiences in the implementation of socially responsible practices from several standpoints such as the private sector, governments and civil society; (ii) to present successful cases of CSR practices; (iii) to promote and facilitate discussion regarding the CSR issues concerning the private sector in the Region. RG-T1100 III Conference of the Americas on Corporate Social Responsibility The Conference's general objective is the dissemination of CSR practices in Latin America and The Caribbean. The specific objective are to: (i) to create a common ground to share and exchange experiences in the implementation of socially responsible practices from several standpoints such as the private sector, governments and civil society; (ii) to present successful cases of CSR practices; (iii) to promote and facilitate discussion regarding the CSR issues concerning the private sector in the Region. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1099 EN RS-T1099 Mainstreaming Gender in Water Management EN Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 29-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1028 Promote the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin American business both in large companies as well as small and medium enterprises (SME). Co-financing related to ATN/SF-9187-RG RS-X1028 III Inter-American Conference on CSR Promote the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin American business both in large companies as well as small and medium enterprises (SME). Co-financing related to ATN/SF-9187-RG Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1031 EN ES-T1031 Corporate Social Responsibility in the Education Sector EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador EDUCATION 28-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1143 The focus is on knowing the opportunities and how involve the private sector in those activities that contribute to improve social standards as well as to align business operations with the MDG. RS-T1143 Private Sector Contribution Towards MDG in LA and Caribbean The focus is on knowing the opportunities and how involve the private sector in those activities that contribute to improve social standards as well as to align business operations with the MDG. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1015 The project seeks to make software SMEs more competitive in Brazil and elsewhere in the region. The purpose is to validate a business model to enhance software SMEs competitiveness through the use of quality tools, internationalization, and localization techniques, and business linkages. BR-M1015 Competitiveness Support program for Software SMESs The project seeks to make software SMEs more competitive in Brazil and elsewhere in the region. The purpose is to validate a business model to enhance software SMEs competitiveness through the use of quality tools, internationalization, and localization techniques, and business linkages. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1026 EN GU-T1026 Forum: Towards a Culture of Transparency EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1059 The goal of the project is to increase net receipts of remittances in the region, reducing the cost of sending them thanks to a more competitive market. The purpose of the project is to improve and/or implement procedures for the statistical measurement of remittances in central banks. RG-M1059 Improving Central Bank Remittance Reporting and Procedures The goal of the project is to increase net receipts of remittances in the region, reducing the cost of sending them thanks to a more competitive market. The purpose of the project is to improve and/or implement procedures for the statistical measurement of remittances in central banks. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 27-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1090 EN RG-T1090 Postgraduate Studies Scholarship Program for Mid-level Public Officials EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1126 To identify and support options for macro- and micro-economic policies that compatibilize socio-economic growth and development with the population aging process that countries in the region have already begun to experience, with the aim of strengthening the participation of older adults population, in both the efforts and the benefits of the social and economic development of the region. RG-T1126 Economics of Aging and Public Policies To identify and support options for macro- and micro-economic policies that compatibilize socio-economic growth and development with the population aging process that countries in the region have already begun to experience, with the aim of strengthening the participation of older adults population, in both the efforts and the benefits of the social and economic development of the region. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1150 EN RG-T1150 Evaluation Tools for Developing Financial Institutions EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 27-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1028 The overall objective of this TC is to increase the visibility and public awareness of FAES' work and achievements by supporting its communication strategy in occasion of its 10th Anniversary. By supporting FAES' anniversary related activities, this TC seeks to call the attention to the value of its projects, specifically in terms of the inclusion of gender, environmental and sustainability considerations; as well as to increase the visibility of FAES' development partners, including the IDB as a major player. HA-T1028 Support for FAES' Communication Strategy The overall objective of this TC is to increase the visibility and public awareness of FAES' work and achievements by supporting its communication strategy in occasion of its 10th Anniversary. By supporting FAES' anniversary related activities, this TC seeks to call the attention to the value of its projects, specifically in terms of the inclusion of gender, environmental and sustainability considerations; as well as to increase the visibility of FAES' development partners, including the IDB as a major player. Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1009 The objective is to enhance prevention and control from maritime transport pollution in the major ports and navigation lanes, improving navigational safety and reduce land-based sources of pollution draining into the Gulf of Honduras. Components include: (1) building regional capacity for pollution control; (2) strategic action plan; (3) navigational safety in shipping lanes; and (4) environmental management in ports within the Gulf of Honduras. RS-X1009 Maritime Transport Pollution Control in the Gulf of Honduras The objective is to enhance prevention and control from maritime transport pollution in the major ports and navigation lanes, improving navigational safety and reduce land-based sources of pollution draining into the Gulf of Honduras. Components include: (1) building regional capacity for pollution control; (2) strategic action plan; (3) navigational safety in shipping lanes; and (4) environmental management in ports within the Gulf of Honduras. Investment Grants Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 26-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1005 The general objective of this project is to improve the coverage of financial services in rural areas of Honduras. The specific objective is to strengthen and support Organización de Desarrollo Empresarial Femenino (ODEF), a microfinance institution, in expanding its rural services with products that are relevant and competitive. HO-M1005 Deepening Financial Services for Rural Microenterprise in Honduras The general objective of this project is to improve the coverage of financial services in rural areas of Honduras. The specific objective is to strengthen and support Organización de Desarrollo Empresarial Femenino (ODEF), a microfinance institution, in expanding its rural services with products that are relevant and competitive. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-X1002 EN GU-X1002 PDF-B Improvement of Management Effectiveness in Maya Biosphere Reserve EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-M1006 EN VE-M1006 Production-oriented Partnerships among MSMEs of Sucre District, Miranda State EN Technical Cooperation Venezuela PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1020 EN PE-T1020 Monetary Transfers Program EN Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1018 EN RS-X1018 PDF-B. Preparation Integrated Management of the Montecristo Area EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1027 The objective of the TC is to assist the Bank in (i) fine-tuning the new governance and institutional assessment diagnosis tool; (ii) applying the diagnosis tool in the four pilot countries; and (iii) ensure coordination and hamonization with other donors. RS-X1027 IDB Governance Reviews- Andean Countries The objective of the TC is to assist the Bank in (i) fine-tuning the new governance and institutional assessment diagnosis tool; (ii) applying the diagnosis tool in the four pilot countries; and (iii) ensure coordination and hamonization with other donors. Technical Cooperation Regional 08-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-M1005 EN VE-M1005 Develop a Geo-Satelital System of Information for Crops Estimation EN Technical Cooperation Venezuela AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-T1001 The main objective of this project is to develop training materials regarding the provisions of the Law on Demarcation, land use mapping and international comparative experiences with developing a map and submitting a claim and hold two "training of trainers" workshops for approximately 90 Indigenous leaders from across Venezuela. The purpose is to assist with the implementation of both Chapter VIII of the Venezuela Constitution and the Law on Demarcation. VE-T1001 Training of Trainers on Indigenous Land Demarcation/Support to Indigenous Comm The main objective of this project is to develop training materials regarding the provisions of the Law on Demarcation, land use mapping and international comparative experiences with developing a map and submitting a claim and hold two "training of trainers" workshops for approximately 90 Indigenous leaders from across Venezuela. The purpose is to assist with the implementation of both Chapter VIII of the Venezuela Constitution and the Law on Demarcation. Technical Cooperation Venezuela SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1024 Purpose of this operation is to provide emergency attention to people affected by the flooding of the Rio Grande River of the Santa Cruz province, and to provide for emergency clean up. BO-T1024 Emergency Assistance for Flooding of Río Grande River Purpose of this operation is to provide emergency attention to people affected by the flooding of the Rio Grande River of the Santa Cruz province, and to provide for emergency clean up. Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1018 EN GU-T1018 Formulation of the Mayan Biosphere Program (GU-L1002) EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1024 EN RG-T1024 A New Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Apr-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1017 The project would allow opportunities for marginal communities, Afro descendants, and low-income dwellers to actively participate in the restoration of one of Rio's historic neighborhoods. BR-T1017 Socio-cultural Restoration in the Historic ¿Gloria¿Neighborhood The project would allow opportunities for marginal communities, Afro descendants, and low-income dwellers to actively participate in the restoration of one of Rio's historic neighborhoods. Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 31-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1009 Chile has asked the Bank's support to: (a) ensure consistency among diverse commitments it has made in international trade accords and instigate their implementation; (b) strengthen its capacity to design and implement policies and tools to encourage trade in accordance with the regulatory framework agreed in the OMC; (c) develop various information systems to support monitoring and implementation of trade accords and improve statistical analysis capacity and scenario formulations to ensure favorable insertion in specific markets; and (d) optimize its regulatory framework to attract external investment and promote international trade, as well as further simplify its trade management procedures. CH-L1009 Institutional Strengthening DIRECON Chile has asked the Bank's support to: (a) ensure consistency among diverse commitments it has made in international trade accords and instigate their implementation; (b) strengthen its capacity to design and implement policies and tools to encourage trade in accordance with the regulatory framework agreed in the OMC; (c) develop various information systems to support monitoring and implementation of trade accords and improve statistical analysis capacity and scenario formulations to ensure favorable insertion in specific markets; and (d) optimize its regulatory framework to attract external investment and promote international trade, as well as further simplify its trade management procedures. Loan Operation Chile TRADE 31-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1013 To Strenghtening local development in the Argentine region of Rafaela, especially focused at small enterprise. AR-T1013 Strengthening Development of Small Enterprises in the Rafaela Region To Strenghtening local development in the Argentine region of Rafaela, especially focused at small enterprise. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1004 This program will support the development a minimum set of institutional capacities (standards and policy tools) to improve the coordination and integration of economic and social policy formulation in the DR. The program shall be structured as a technical assistance facility aimed at developing institutional capacities within the STP as well as the social and economic cabinets. Program activities shall be directly linked to: (i) the execution of the SBA with the IMF; (ii) the implementation of the PRSP in the context of the MDGs; and (iii) the definition/identification of the institutional and organizational arrangements that are key to achieving points (i) and (ii) above. DR-T1004 Coordination between Fiscal and Social Policy This program will support the development a minimum set of institutional capacities (standards and policy tools) to improve the coordination and integration of economic and social policy formulation in the DR. The program shall be structured as a technical assistance facility aimed at developing institutional capacities within the STP as well as the social and economic cabinets. Program activities shall be directly linked to: (i) the execution of the SBA with the IMF; (ii) the implementation of the PRSP in the context of the MDGs; and (iii) the definition/identification of the institutional and organizational arrangements that are key to achieving points (i) and (ii) above. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1039 La operación CT/INTRA posibilitará el conocimiento de esta clase de negocios, así como la identificación de herramientas e instrumentos y su correspondiente adaptación, que permitiría la adopción de algo similar en Ecuador. Permitirá, así mismo, el desarrollo de productos y capacitación al recurso humano, los mismos que servirán de agentes multiplicadores del conocimiento y experiencias aprendidas. EC-T1039 Support for the Creation of "Bolsa de Valores Sociales" La operación CT/INTRA posibilitará el conocimiento de esta clase de negocios, así como la identificación de herramientas e instrumentos y su correspondiente adaptación, que permitiría la adopción de algo similar en Ecuador. Permitirá, así mismo, el desarrollo de productos y capacitación al recurso humano, los mismos que servirán de agentes multiplicadores del conocimiento y experiencias aprendidas. Technical Cooperation Ecuador FINANCIAL MARKETS 30-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1027 The consultancy would assist directly in the preparation of a US$5 million loan for Institutional Strengthening in Environment (HA-L1006) to be financed by IDB and scheduled for approval in 2005. The consultancy would provide the basic inputs for the design of the operation. HA-T1027 Preparation Institutional Strengthening Program for Environmental Management The consultancy would assist directly in the preparation of a US$5 million loan for Institutional Strengthening in Environment (HA-L1006) to be financed by IDB and scheduled for approval in 2005. The consultancy would provide the basic inputs for the design of the operation. Technical Cooperation Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 30-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1052 EN RG-T1052 Regulation of Public Services in the South Cone EN Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 30-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1060 EN RG-T1060 Migration and Development: The Latin American Case EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1079 The program's general objective is to increment the efficiency, effectiveness and economy in the participating countries' tax administrations. The specific objective is to support the participating tax administrations to adopt an adequate internal control system in order to provide permanent management control, the prevention and detection of irregular conduct and the achievement of institutional objectives. The program includes four components: (i) internal control legal framework; (ii) implementation of internal control systems; (iii) training and dissemination; and (iv) creating professional internal control staffs. RG-T1079 Strengthen Internal Control Services of Latin American Tributary Administration The program's general objective is to increment the efficiency, effectiveness and economy in the participating countries' tax administrations. The specific objective is to support the participating tax administrations to adopt an adequate internal control system in order to provide permanent management control, the prevention and detection of irregular conduct and the achievement of institutional objectives. The program includes four components: (i) internal control legal framework; (ii) implementation of internal control systems; (iii) training and dissemination; and (iv) creating professional internal control staffs. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1095 EN RG-T1095 Innovation in Management of Banana Soils in LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1128 The purpose of the seminar is to review and highlight policies and strategies from Asia and LAC that should help countries in these regions better meet the MDGs. Okinawa presents a unique opportunity for Asia and LAC to share experiences and lessons learned, and the seminar utilizes this venue to promote the MDGs. Within the large set of issues relevant to the MDGs, the seminar emphasizes questions of inequality and exclusion, and tackles the following issues: (1) the global challenge to meet the MDGs, (2) effective policies and (3) effective strategies to meet these goals. RS-T1128 Meeting the MDGs: Sharing Best Practices Between Asia and LAC The purpose of the seminar is to review and highlight policies and strategies from Asia and LAC that should help countries in these regions better meet the MDGs. Okinawa presents a unique opportunity for Asia and LAC to share experiences and lessons learned, and the seminar utilizes this venue to promote the MDGs. Within the large set of issues relevant to the MDGs, the seminar emphasizes questions of inequality and exclusion, and tackles the following issues: (1) the global challenge to meet the MDGs, (2) effective policies and (3) effective strategies to meet these goals. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1005 To support the elaboration of a strategic plan of improvement of the Judiciary containing aspects such as structural changes to reduce backlog, transparency in the handling of cases, legal and regulatory reform, and a broad analysis of financial sustainability (minimizing fiscal impact). It is anticipated that this planning exercise would serve as a foundation for urgent immediate reforms that would also be supported by the TC in the following areas: (i) IT systems for case administration and administrative and financial administration of the courts, (ii) organization of archives and filing systems, which could improve transparency, and (iii) training for judges and prosecutors. GY-T1005 Preparation of a Justice Sector Reform Program To support the elaboration of a strategic plan of improvement of the Judiciary containing aspects such as structural changes to reduce backlog, transparency in the handling of cases, legal and regulatory reform, and a broad analysis of financial sustainability (minimizing fiscal impact). It is anticipated that this planning exercise would serve as a foundation for urgent immediate reforms that would also be supported by the TC in the following areas: (i) IT systems for case administration and administrative and financial administration of the courts, (ii) organization of archives and filing systems, which could improve transparency, and (iii) training for judges and prosecutors. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1101 To improve quality of life by making the women small-scale clothing makers of the Municipio of Ciudad Sandino more competitive. NI-L1101 Microproducers of Organic Cotton Clothes To improve quality of life by making the women small-scale clothing makers of the Municipio of Ciudad Sandino more competitive. Loan Operation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Mar-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-S1003 To improve quality of life by making the women small-scale clothing makers of the Municipio of Ciudad Sandino more competitive. NI-S1003 Microproducers of Organic Cotton Clothes To improve quality of life by making the women small-scale clothing makers of the Municipio of Ciudad Sandino more competitive. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1018 To contribute to the Ministry of Finance's ongoing process of institutional modernization. PR-T1018 Support on Training and Fiscal Decentralization To contribute to the Ministry of Finance's ongoing process of institutional modernization. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1015 To prepare the Full GEF Program for the Integration Ecosystem Management in the Gulf of Fonseca, aimed at implementing a regional cooperative framework for the management of the Gulf of Fonseca. The following activities will be carried ouat during project preparation: (1) transboundary diagnostic analysis (TDA); (2) legal and institucional assessment; (3) stakeholder consultations and outreach; (4) project design and formulation of the Full GEF Project. RS-X1015 PDF-B Integrated Ecosystems Management of the Gulf of Fonseca To prepare the Full GEF Program for the Integration Ecosystem Management in the Gulf of Fonseca, aimed at implementing a regional cooperative framework for the management of the Gulf of Fonseca. The following activities will be carried ouat during project preparation: (1) transboundary diagnostic analysis (TDA); (2) legal and institucional assessment; (3) stakeholder consultations and outreach; (4) project design and formulation of the Full GEF Project. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 29-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1023 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the design of APLs strengthening projects in the states of São Paulo and Bahia to define the necessary actions for a successful intervention. Both states have strategic development plans that reflect promotion of competitiveness of small and micro enterprises grouped in APLs. Within this context, those APLs with higher success potential have been identified and there have been several interventions to support these groups. Nevertheless, the state governments require support in the definition and validation of the specific actions to do in each Project. In addition, the process that will be supported with this technical cooperation will enrich the operational capacity of SEBRAE and of the executing agencies that will work with APLs (clusters). The loans for the aforementiones projects are included in the Bank's Program for 2005 for US$10 million each. These projects are on an initial preparation stage and aim to support productive development and competitiveness of APLs in the participating states and to promote public-private institutional capacity for new intervention mechanisms that allow the increase in the collectivce efficiency of clusters. BR-T1023 Support for APL's Competitiveness in Bahia and San Paulo States The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the design of APLs strengthening projects in the states of São Paulo and Bahia to define the necessary actions for a successful intervention. Both states have strategic development plans that reflect promotion of competitiveness of small and micro enterprises grouped in APLs. Within this context, those APLs with higher success potential have been identified and there have been several interventions to support these groups. Nevertheless, the state governments require support in the definition and validation of the specific actions to do in each Project. In addition, the process that will be supported with this technical cooperation will enrich the operational capacity of SEBRAE and of the executing agencies that will work with APLs (clusters). The loans for the aforementiones projects are included in the Bank's Program for 2005 for US$10 million each. These projects are on an initial preparation stage and aim to support productive development and competitiveness of APLs in the participating states and to promote public-private institutional capacity for new intervention mechanisms that allow the increase in the collectivce efficiency of clusters. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1026 General objective is to support the institutional strengthening of the Public Service Secretariat and its role as the agent to modernize the public service in Paraguay. The specific objective is to support the Public Service Secretariat to conclude the necessary conditions to implement the General Law of the Public Service. PR-T1026 Support for the Public Service Secretariat General objective is to support the institutional strengthening of the Public Service Secretariat and its role as the agent to modernize the public service in Paraguay. The specific objective is to support the Public Service Secretariat to conclude the necessary conditions to implement the General Law of the Public Service. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1181 To strengthen the competitiveness of small coffee farmers in the Peruvian high jungle. PE-L1181 Responsable Production and Commercialization of Small Coffee Producers To strengthen the competitiveness of small coffee farmers in the Peruvian high jungle. Loan Operation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-S1002 To strengthen the competitiveness of small coffee farmers in the Peruvian high jungle. PE-S1002 Responsable Production and Commercialization of Small Coffee Producers To strengthen the competitiveness of small coffee farmers in the Peruvian high jungle. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1149 EN RS-T1149 Affirmative and Positive Actions in LAC:Case Studies Equity and Social Inclusion EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1094 EN RG-T1094 Rural Development in Central America under the CAFTA Framework EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 24-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1076 Improve the taking of opportunities to combine GHG mitigation with successful development investment by highlight economic, social, policy, and institutional components to address in successfully incorporating GHG management in urban transport RS-T1076 Greenhouse Gas Mitigation: Case Studies and Good Practices in Urban Transport Improve the taking of opportunities to combine GHG mitigation with successful development investment by highlight economic, social, policy, and institutional components to address in successfully incorporating GHG management in urban transport Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1014 Partial Credit Guarantee (PCG) for the issuance of a US$28 million secured corporate bond in local currency by Construtora Norberto Odebrecht S.A. (CNO or "the Company"), a leading Brazilian construction company, to be placed in the domestic capital markets. BR-L1014 Construtora Norberto Odebrecht S.A.(CNO) Secured Corporate Bond Partial Credit Guarantee (PCG) for the issuance of a US$28 million secured corporate bond in local currency by Construtora Norberto Odebrecht S.A. (CNO or "the Company"), a leading Brazilian construction company, to be placed in the domestic capital markets. Guarantee Brazil 23-Mar-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-X1001 The project will develop a coordination mechanism between the Subseretary for Fisheries Resources (Ministry of Trade, Industrilisation, Fisheries and Competitiveness) and The Subsecretary for Natural Capital (Ministry of Environment). It will also establish an intersectorial working group that includes decision makers and managers, fishermen and NGOs representatives, is established to steer and drive the development and implementation of the NPOA-Sharks. This group will be established through an inter-ministerial agreement and will have clear terms of references and coordination mechanisms. The Project will also identify gaps in the knowledge about biological, landing and trade of sharks that are priority for decision making on management measures and actions to overcome them. The first step needed is to compile and analyse this information, together with the management framework for shark conservation and management and identify gaps and loopholes both on the technical and legal side. Third, the project will produce a GEF medium size project proposal that aims at (a) generating critical information needed for management decisions on shark fisheries and (b) further developing and implement the Ecuadorian NPOA-Sharks. EC-X1001 PDF-A Conservation and Management of Sharks The project will develop a coordination mechanism between the Subseretary for Fisheries Resources (Ministry of Trade, Industrilisation, Fisheries and Competitiveness) and The Subsecretary for Natural Capital (Ministry of Environment). It will also establish an intersectorial working group that includes decision makers and managers, fishermen and NGOs representatives, is established to steer and drive the development and implementation of the NPOA-Sharks. This group will be established through an inter-ministerial agreement and will have clear terms of references and coordination mechanisms. The Project will also identify gaps in the knowledge about biological, landing and trade of sharks that are priority for decision making on management measures and actions to overcome them. The first step needed is to compile and analyse this information, together with the management framework for shark conservation and management and identify gaps and loopholes both on the technical and legal side. Third, the project will produce a GEF medium size project proposal that aims at (a) generating critical information needed for management decisions on shark fisheries and (b) further developing and implement the Ecuadorian NPOA-Sharks. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1006 The main objective of this project is to increase the efficiency of the Mexican mortgage system and facilitate its expansion to the medium income level population, especially in areas affected by migration, and promote at the same time the housing market. Within this project, MIF will work with La Sociedad Hipotecaria Federal (SHF) in order to promote activities linked with mortgage creation from commercial banks. This will include consumer literacy about this market, as well as, promoting new ways to link migrant remittances from the U.S. with mortgages financing for their families in Mexico. ME-M1006 Facilitation of Access to Housing Finance for Recipients of Remittances The main objective of this project is to increase the efficiency of the Mexican mortgage system and facilitate its expansion to the medium income level population, especially in areas affected by migration, and promote at the same time the housing market. Within this project, MIF will work with La Sociedad Hipotecaria Federal (SHF) in order to promote activities linked with mortgage creation from commercial banks. This will include consumer literacy about this market, as well as, promoting new ways to link migrant remittances from the U.S. with mortgages financing for their families in Mexico. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 23-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1127 EN RS-T1127 Improvement Recomendations for the tax Administration EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1132 The Central America's Investments Opportunities, will take place in Okinawa, Japan on April 9-10-11, 2005. It is a joint effort between the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Japan Program of the IADB, JICA, JBIC, JETRO, and the Japan Foundation, with participation from JATA and the Keindaren (Federation of Japanese Business). The specific purpose of this TC is to finance the cost of the seminar, including logistics in Okinawa, travel expenses and per diem of panelists attending from the region. During three days of intense activity, top business leaders and high ranking government officials from Central America and Japan will exchange their views on investment and trade issues as well as related business opportunities. The speakers will place specific emphasis on current business conditions and concrete investment opportunities. RS-T1132 Investment Opportunities in Central America and the DR The Central America's Investments Opportunities, will take place in Okinawa, Japan on April 9-10-11, 2005. It is a joint effort between the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Japan Program of the IADB, JICA, JBIC, JETRO, and the Japan Foundation, with participation from JATA and the Keindaren (Federation of Japanese Business). The specific purpose of this TC is to finance the cost of the seminar, including logistics in Okinawa, travel expenses and per diem of panelists attending from the region. During three days of intense activity, top business leaders and high ranking government officials from Central America and Japan will exchange their views on investment and trade issues as well as related business opportunities. The speakers will place specific emphasis on current business conditions and concrete investment opportunities. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 23-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1134 The study aims to identify some best practices of private enterprises co financing productive initiatives and to identify key aspects of successful examples of alliances between private and public funds (whether public sector funds or donor funds) to provide financing and services to support the creation, development and growth of productive initiatives that benefit poor and marginalized segments of the population. The best practices will focus on right incentives that promote the participation of the private sector in the co financing of these type of initiatives, design, execution and implementation of co financing methodologies. RS-T1134 Promoting Public-Private Investments in Small Productive Initiatives The study aims to identify some best practices of private enterprises co financing productive initiatives and to identify key aspects of successful examples of alliances between private and public funds (whether public sector funds or donor funds) to provide financing and services to support the creation, development and growth of productive initiatives that benefit poor and marginalized segments of the population. The best practices will focus on right incentives that promote the participation of the private sector in the co financing of these type of initiatives, design, execution and implementation of co financing methodologies. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA-T1002 The specific objectives are to help CAIPO (i) modernize its information and communication technologies; (ii) increase the efficiency of its internal work processes and staff; (iii) enhance its capacity to monitor the nature of services offered by companies doing business in and out of Barbados; (iv) expand its revenue streams through the introduction of new internet services; and (v) enable it to offer greater flexibility in services supplied. BA-T1002 Strengthening of Business Facilitation Services The specific objectives are to help CAIPO (i) modernize its information and communication technologies; (ii) increase the efficiency of its internal work processes and staff; (iii) enhance its capacity to monitor the nature of services offered by companies doing business in and out of Barbados; (iv) expand its revenue streams through the introduction of new internet services; and (v) enable it to offer greater flexibility in services supplied. Technical Cooperation Barbados TRADE 22-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1057 The general objective is to support the full implementation of the Caribbean Community Single Market and Economy (CSME). The specific objective is to achieve concrete progress in a number of areas crucial to the effective functioning of the CSME, including (i) free circulation; (ii) adoption and implementation of a regional trade sector strategy; and (iii) revision of the existing Community arrangements for trade in goods in light of future trade obligations. RG-T1057 Support for the Implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy The general objective is to support the full implementation of the Caribbean Community Single Market and Economy (CSME). The specific objective is to achieve concrete progress in a number of areas crucial to the effective functioning of the CSME, including (i) free circulation; (ii) adoption and implementation of a regional trade sector strategy; and (iii) revision of the existing Community arrangements for trade in goods in light of future trade obligations. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 22-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1062 EN RG-T1062 Income Distribution and Social Assistance Network EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1024 The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the preparation of the Cluster Competitiveness Programs for the states of Minas Gerais and Pernambuco on defining the most appropriate intervention actions in the APLs of each state, through: I) the support of the development of the Competitiveness Improvement Plans of the 4 prioritized APLs (Electro-Eletronic and Footwear in Minas Gerais; Gypsum and Clothing in Pernambuco); ii) the evaluation of the domestic and international markets of each APL; and, iii)the introduction of a more comparative and international perspective, including benchmarking of the best practices in cluster promotion. Those 2 loans are forecasted in the Bank's program for 2005, are each for US$ 10 millions, are in the initial stage of preparation and have a common goal of supporting the competitiveness development of the selected clusters and promote the strengthening of a public-private institutional capacity. BR-T1024 Support to Competitiveness Program in MG and PE The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the preparation of the Cluster Competitiveness Programs for the states of Minas Gerais and Pernambuco on defining the most appropriate intervention actions in the APLs of each state, through: I) the support of the development of the Competitiveness Improvement Plans of the 4 prioritized APLs (Electro-Eletronic and Footwear in Minas Gerais; Gypsum and Clothing in Pernambuco); ii) the evaluation of the domestic and international markets of each APL; and, iii)the introduction of a more comparative and international perspective, including benchmarking of the best practices in cluster promotion. Those 2 loans are forecasted in the Bank's program for 2005, are each for US$ 10 millions, are in the initial stage of preparation and have a common goal of supporting the competitiveness development of the selected clusters and promote the strengthening of a public-private institutional capacity. Technical Cooperation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301028 The objective of the proposed operation would be to design a national program for reducing domestic violence based on a pilot program that would be implemented in a principle city of the country TC0301028 Domestic Violence Prevention Program The objective of the proposed operation would be to design a national program for reducing domestic violence based on a pilot program that would be implemented in a principle city of the country Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1007 EN EC-T1007 Expenditure Quality Improvement: Modernization, Info System for Public Invest EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1002 The objective is to reduce maternal and infant mortality and malnutrition, which is a goal of both the country's poverty reduction strategy and the UN Millenium Development Goals. The project contains service delivery elements and support for strengthening primary care services in areas that are direct causes of malnutrition and mortality. HO-L1002 Improvement of Health Conditions in Honduras The objective is to reduce maternal and infant mortality and malnutrition, which is a goal of both the country's poverty reduction strategy and the UN Millenium Development Goals. The project contains service delivery elements and support for strengthening primary care services in areas that are direct causes of malnutrition and mortality. Loan Operation Honduras HEALTH 16-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1007 The operation is the second phase of a multi-phase operation, ME-0244. Triggers to the second phase include evaluating impacts on urban beneficiaries. ME-L1007 Consolidation & Expansion of the Oportunidades Human Devt. Prog. The operation is the second phase of a multi-phase operation, ME-0244. Triggers to the second phase include evaluating impacts on urban beneficiaries. Loan Operation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1018 To continue supporting Nicaragua so the PPP will have a mayor difussion and will obtain more participation of the Nicaraguan Civil Society NI-T1018 Information Consultation and Participation Strategy for PPP To continue supporting Nicaragua so the PPP will have a mayor difussion and will obtain more participation of the Nicaraguan Civil Society Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Mar-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1137 The objective is to hire professional and administrative consultant services to coordinate all Gender Fund activities. RS-T1137 Gender Fund Coordination The objective is to hire professional and administrative consultant services to coordinate all Gender Fund activities. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-T1003 EN VE-T1003 Emergency due to Heavy Rain and Flooding EN Technical Cooperation Venezuela ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1035 Reach agreement with all private sector parties involved in order to obtain the equity and debt required for the execution of the Bahia de Tela project. HO-T1035 Financial Advisory Services for the Tela Bay Project Reach agreement with all private sector parties involved in order to obtain the equity and debt required for the execution of the Bahia de Tela project. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1133 To support the development of strategies that enhance region's competitiveness in science and technology. RG-T1133 Latin American, Caribbean, and Asian Strategies for Science, Technology and Com To support the development of strategies that enhance region's competitiveness in science and technology. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 15-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-T1004 The objectives of this proposal are to promote the development of an inclusion policy for the children from illegal Haitian immigrants and to provide them with education opportunities. BH-T1004 Participatory Process to Develop Inclusion Policies in Bahamas The objectives of this proposal are to promote the development of an inclusion policy for the children from illegal Haitian immigrants and to provide them with education opportunities. Technical Cooperation Bahamas SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1014 EN EC-T1014 Support for PRASCI Preparation in Ecuador EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 11-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1023 EN GU-T1023 Support Violence Prevention Program EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1010 The final objective of the proposed TC is to improve access to and quality of public services targeted to vulnerable groups in Guyana. GY-T1010 Poverty Assessment in Vulnerable Populations The final objective of the proposed TC is to improve access to and quality of public services targeted to vulnerable groups in Guyana. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1018 EN PE-T1018 Boarder Crossing Points EN Technical Cooperation Peru TRADE 10-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1138 EN RS-T1138 Private Investment Obstacles: Options of Growth with Equity EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1021 The overall objective of the proposed project is to facilitate the reintegration of Brazilians returning home after a stay abroad. The purpose of the project is to implement a program to give the emigrants the tools for starting their new businesses. The project consists of five components: (i) dissemination and implementation of the program; (ii) selection and training of potential entrepreneurs in Japan; (iii) integration and business training in Brazil; (iv) start-up and growth of new businesses; and (v) systematization of the experience and dissemination of the results. BR-M1021 Dekassegui Entrepreneurs The overall objective of the proposed project is to facilitate the reintegration of Brazilians returning home after a stay abroad. The purpose of the project is to implement a program to give the emigrants the tools for starting their new businesses. The project consists of five components: (i) dissemination and implementation of the program; (ii) selection and training of potential entrepreneurs in Japan; (iii) integration and business training in Brazil; (iv) start-up and growth of new businesses; and (v) systematization of the experience and dissemination of the results. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1004 El objetivo general del proyecto es contribuir a una mayor competitividad de las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas a través de la utilización masiva de Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC). El objetivo específico es poder transferir - a través del trabajo conjunto del gobierno y el sector privado - nuevas capacidades gerenciales y técnicas para que la MIPYME chilena logre un mejor aprovechamiento de las TIC en su gestión tributaria y contable. CH-M1004 Development of Electronic Invoicing System and Tax Portal for Micro and SMEs El objetivo general del proyecto es contribuir a una mayor competitividad de las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas a través de la utilización masiva de Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC). El objetivo específico es poder transferir - a través del trabajo conjunto del gobierno y el sector privado - nuevas capacidades gerenciales y técnicas para que la MIPYME chilena logre un mejor aprovechamiento de las TIC en su gestión tributaria y contable. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1009 The objective of the program is to improve the access to financial services of enterprises located in rural areas. To achieve this objective the program would establish a matching-grant fund, with competitive access based on transparent selection criteria, which could partially finance (i) the projects of regulated financial institutions to establish or expand their provision of financial services in rural areas; (ii) institutional strengthening programs designed to upgrade the capabilities and allow for the regularization of currently non-regulated savings and credit cooperatives based in rural areas. EC-M1009 Deepening of Financial Services in Rural Areas The objective of the program is to improve the access to financial services of enterprises located in rural areas. To achieve this objective the program would establish a matching-grant fund, with competitive access based on transparent selection criteria, which could partially finance (i) the projects of regulated financial institutions to establish or expand their provision of financial services in rural areas; (ii) institutional strengthening programs designed to upgrade the capabilities and allow for the regularization of currently non-regulated savings and credit cooperatives based in rural areas. Technical Cooperation Ecuador FINANCIAL MARKETS 09-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1004 The general objective of the project is to support and strengthen the consolidation of a rural financial intermediation system with a focus on successful agricultural credit management. ME-M1004 Support for Rural Financial Intermediaries The general objective of the project is to support and strengthen the consolidation of a rural financial intermediation system with a focus on successful agricultural credit management. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 09-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-L1007 Restoration of services following Hurricanes Frances and Isabel. Operation is multi-sectoral. BH-L1007 Immediate Response Facility for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies Restoration of services following Hurricanes Frances and Isabel. Operation is multi-sectoral. Loan Operation Bahamas ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 08-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303002 The project has as its principal objectives ; i) to increase the countries' effective capacity to respond to fast growing agriculture and rural development demands; ii) to prepare innovative technical rural development sectoral and country specific (national and regional) studies to reduce rural poverty, alleviate food security and to increase agriculture competitiveness TC0303002 Rural Development Technical Studies FAO-BID The project has as its principal objectives ; i) to increase the countries' effective capacity to respond to fast growing agriculture and rural development demands; ii) to prepare innovative technical rural development sectoral and country specific (national and regional) studies to reduce rural poverty, alleviate food security and to increase agriculture competitiveness Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1117 The main objective of this project is to produce country strategies to support small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in responding to the demands of Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSR) in the Region. These strategies will be based on detailed information about the current situation gathered by another report on CSR practices in SMEs in Latin America. This report is based on surveys and analyses of other sources. It will help the design, implementation and effectiveness of projects in support of CSR by enhancing the knowledge of stakeholders, including the Bank, on how to approach CSR in SMEs in beneficiary countries, depending on each country's local attributes. There is a link between development of CSR and the economic development of countries. CSR policies or strategies should be based on localized issues and cultural traditions at the country level. RS-T1117 Strategy for CSR in Latin America and the Caribbean SMEs The main objective of this project is to produce country strategies to support small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in responding to the demands of Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSR) in the Region. These strategies will be based on detailed information about the current situation gathered by another report on CSR practices in SMEs in Latin America. This report is based on surveys and analyses of other sources. It will help the design, implementation and effectiveness of projects in support of CSR by enhancing the knowledge of stakeholders, including the Bank, on how to approach CSR in SMEs in beneficiary countries, depending on each country's local attributes. There is a link between development of CSR and the economic development of countries. CSR policies or strategies should be based on localized issues and cultural traditions at the country level. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1019 The objective of the TC is to assist the Federal Port Authority, the State of Sao Paulo government (CDHU) and the municipality of Santos, in defining a joint proposal for the urban renewal and development of the port city of Santos. The historic quarters of Santos have been subject to an intense process of renewal during the past years. The specific objectives consist in assisting the authorities in: (i) defining long term objectives for the current process of urban renewal; (ii) defining the specific project components and its financing; (iii) defining the legal agreements necessary for the execution and administration of a complex project involving various public organisms and the private sector. The Port Authority, CDHU and the city of Santos have agree that French experience would be critical to help the Brazilian preparation team for the design of the core housing and other urban redevelopment projects (historic Center) using intervention instruments and ad hoc institutions based on French experience in the area (such as The Euro-Med in Marseille). BR-T1019 Urban Renewal and Development Program of Santos The objective of the TC is to assist the Federal Port Authority, the State of Sao Paulo government (CDHU) and the municipality of Santos, in defining a joint proposal for the urban renewal and development of the port city of Santos. The historic quarters of Santos have been subject to an intense process of renewal during the past years. The specific objectives consist in assisting the authorities in: (i) defining long term objectives for the current process of urban renewal; (ii) defining the specific project components and its financing; (iii) defining the legal agreements necessary for the execution and administration of a complex project involving various public organisms and the private sector. The Port Authority, CDHU and the city of Santos have agree that French experience would be critical to help the Brazilian preparation team for the design of the core housing and other urban redevelopment projects (historic Center) using intervention instruments and ad hoc institutions based on French experience in the area (such as The Euro-Med in Marseille). Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 04-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1001 Provide support to establish a National Investment System SU-T1001 Support for the Public Sector Investment System Provide support to establish a National Investment System Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1008 The FAPEP funds will finance: (i) hiring professionals for the UER-VMEEAT; (ii) hiring the services of a national consultancy (headhunters) to support VMEEAT in the searching and selecting of professionals for UER-VMEEAT; (iii) hiring the services of a national consultancy to support UER-VMEEAT in reviewing the Program's first year projects and in preparing the template contracts and the subsidiary agreements of the Program; (iv) hiring the services of a national consultancy to train UER-VMEEAT and UTER-PD professionals in socio-environmental issues; (v) acquisition of support equipment; and (vi) plane tickets and per diem rates. BO-L1008 PEF:BO0224 Rural Electrificacion Program The FAPEP funds will finance: (i) hiring professionals for the UER-VMEEAT; (ii) hiring the services of a national consultancy (headhunters) to support VMEEAT in the searching and selecting of professionals for UER-VMEEAT; (iii) hiring the services of a national consultancy to support UER-VMEEAT in reviewing the Program's first year projects and in preparing the template contracts and the subsidiary agreements of the Program; (iv) hiring the services of a national consultancy to train UER-VMEEAT and UTER-PD professionals in socio-environmental issues; (v) acquisition of support equipment; and (vi) plane tickets and per diem rates. Loan Operation Bolivia ENERGY 02-Mar-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1021 The objective of this technical cooperation is to assist in the preparation of an operation (HA-M1004) to support the competitiveness of the Haitian coffee sector. HA-T1021 Preparation of the Support to the Competitiveness of Haitian Coffees The objective of this technical cooperation is to assist in the preparation of an operation (HA-M1004) to support the competitiveness of the Haitian coffee sector. Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 02-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1013 The Objective of the Operation is the establishment of an investment framework, based on international best practices, that will provide clear rules and legal enforcement of such rules. SU-T1013 Strengthening the Legal and Institutional Foundation for Private Ivnestment The Objective of the Operation is the establishment of an investment framework, based on international best practices, that will provide clear rules and legal enforcement of such rules. Technical Cooperation Suriname PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Mar-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1103 EN RG-T1103 Anti-corruption agencies and effectiveness in combatting corruption EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1136 This TC will provide a series of technical studies with respect to early education opportunities for indigenous and afro-descendant children. It will examine access to early education programs, both private and public, the quality and cost of those programs, specific targeting mechanisms, if any, as well as community and parent participation in program design and execution. RS-T1136 Early Education Opportunities for Indigenous and Afro-descendent Children This TC will provide a series of technical studies with respect to early education opportunities for indigenous and afro-descendant children. It will examine access to early education programs, both private and public, the quality and cost of those programs, specific targeting mechanisms, if any, as well as community and parent participation in program design and execution. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-M1004 EN VE-M1004 Skills and Ethical Standards Training Program EN Technical Cooperation Venezuela PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1023 The objective of the present Technical Cooperation (consulting services) is to enhance the technical capacity of the Bank Representation in Bolivia to carry out constant coordination, monitoring and follow-up for the country's on-going Constituent Assembly process during the 2005 and the beginning of 2006. This Technical Cooperation will ensure that the Bank's support in this area will be relevant, opportune, efficient and effective. BO-T1023 Strengthening the Dialogue on the Constituent Assembly Process The objective of the present Technical Cooperation (consulting services) is to enhance the technical capacity of the Bank Representation in Bolivia to carry out constant coordination, monitoring and follow-up for the country's on-going Constituent Assembly process during the 2005 and the beginning of 2006. This Technical Cooperation will ensure that the Bank's support in this area will be relevant, opportune, efficient and effective. Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1034 The proposed operation seeks to support the Honduran authorities in the development of the matrix of policy reforms, which are being supported by the Investment Program 1546/SF-HO to Support the improvement of fiscal management. These reforms will support institutional development in the management of public finances, including expenditure and revenue, and the relationship with the Poverty Reduction Strategy. HO-T1034 Support for Fiscal Reform The proposed operation seeks to support the Honduran authorities in the development of the matrix of policy reforms, which are being supported by the Investment Program 1546/SF-HO to Support the improvement of fiscal management. These reforms will support institutional development in the management of public finances, including expenditure and revenue, and the relationship with the Poverty Reduction Strategy. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1017 (a) Strengthening of the organizational and managerial capacity of the Ombudsman of Guatemala; and (b) design and execution of a training program for Ombudsman personnel in mediation and resolution of conflicts techniques, in human rights topics and indigenous peoples' rights. GU-T1017 Program to Improve the Efficiency of the Ombudsman of Guatemala (a) Strengthening of the organizational and managerial capacity of the Ombudsman of Guatemala; and (b) design and execution of a training program for Ombudsman personnel in mediation and resolution of conflicts techniques, in human rights topics and indigenous peoples' rights. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1069 The project seeks to assist the region a) in tracking HIV/AIDS resource needs and allocation patterns; b) provide a tool for evaluating the impact of resources on HIV/AIDS programmes. The beneficiaries would be LAC countries participating in the Global Fund, i.e. all the Bank's borrowing member countries with the exception of Mexico, Panama, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. RG-T1069 Capacity Building for an Improved Financial Response to HIV/AIDS The project seeks to assist the region a) in tracking HIV/AIDS resource needs and allocation patterns; b) provide a tool for evaluating the impact of resources on HIV/AIDS programmes. The beneficiaries would be LAC countries participating in the Global Fund, i.e. all the Bank's borrowing member countries with the exception of Mexico, Panama, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 24-Feb-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1118 This TC will provide a clear understanding of existing environmental assessments and biodiversity analyses that cover the network of parks and protected areas (biological corridors) in the area of influence of the Mundo Maya Sustainable Tourism Program (MMSTP) in El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico. Regional and site-specific biodiversity studies and initiatives will be instrumental in determining the status and of local socioeconomic threats and opportunities for conservation and gaps of knowledge in areas of critical biodiversity importance. Developing a biodiversity baseline for the critical Mundo Maya Program sites will provide local and regional biological and socioeconomic information including: biodiversity inventories, natural and man-made landscape features, existing community-based projects, stakeholders and other key factors. This information will provide better understanding of the current status of biodiversity and of local socioeconomic threats and opportunities for conservation at key Program sites and will be the basis for monitoring the impact of the Program's projects. The assessment will help define desired conservation outcomes regarding: (i) endangered species; (ii) protected areas; (iii) biological corridors. This process will contribute detailed data per country to an existing biodiversity analysis. Site-specific biodiversity Action Plans and Monitoring and Evaluation Systems will contribute to the protection and promotion of biodiversity in the MMSTP critical sites and should reinforce the management and monitoring of the area's biological resources, balancing the potential for tourism with sound environmental management. The TC foresees the analysis of institutional capacities of each of the beneficiary country's environmental authorities for executing the strategy and monitoring systems that results from this TC. The consultancy should propose institutional strengthening requirements related to the appropriate execution of the strategy and monitoring systems. This analysis should also determine the environmental authority's relationship to the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD – Comisión Centroamericana de Desarrollo), the regional entity responsible for the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor initiative (MBC), and propose measures to increase the level of involvement of critical Mundo Maya Program sites to the MBC as a means to act regionally for biodiversity conservation. RS-T1118 Biodiversity Assessment for the Mundo Maya Sustainable Tourism Program Sites This TC will provide a clear understanding of existing environmental assessments and biodiversity analyses that cover the network of parks and protected areas (biological corridors) in the area of influence of the Mundo Maya Sustainable Tourism Program (MMSTP) in El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico. Regional and site-specific biodiversity studies and initiatives will be instrumental in determining the status and of local socioeconomic threats and opportunities for conservation and gaps of knowledge in areas of critical biodiversity importance. Developing a biodiversity baseline for the critical Mundo Maya Program sites will provide local and regional biological and socioeconomic information including: biodiversity inventories, natural and man-made landscape features, existing community-based projects, stakeholders and other key factors. This information will provide better understanding of the current status of biodiversity and of local socioeconomic threats and opportunities for conservation at key Program sites and will be the basis for monitoring the impact of the Program's projects. The assessment will help define desired conservation outcomes regarding: (i) endangered species; (ii) protected areas; (iii) biological corridors. This process will contribute detailed data per country to an existing biodiversity analysis. Site-specific biodiversity Action Plans and Monitoring and Evaluation Systems will contribute to the protection and promotion of biodiversity in the MMSTP critical sites and should reinforce the management and monitoring of the area's biological resources, balancing the potential for tourism with sound environmental management. The TC foresees the analysis of institutional capacities of each of the beneficiary country's environmental authorities for executing the strategy and monitoring systems that results from this TC. The consultancy should propose institutional strengthening requirements related to the appropriate execution of the strategy and monitoring systems. This analysis should also determine the environmental authority's relationship to the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD – Comisión Centroamericana de Desarrollo), the regional entity responsible for the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor initiative (MBC), and propose measures to increase the level of involvement of critical Mundo Maya Program sites to the MBC as a means to act regionally for biodiversity conservation. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1013 This is a proposal for a PDF-A grant for a full-sized project from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) to develop a Regional Latin America Private Land Conservation (PLC) Program, with the goal to firmly establish private land conservation as an effective biodiversity conservation tool in the Region. RS-X1013 Regional Private Land Conservation Program This is a proposal for a PDF-A grant for a full-sized project from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) to develop a Regional Latin America Private Land Conservation (PLC) Program, with the goal to firmly establish private land conservation as an effective biodiversity conservation tool in the Region. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1139 1. Disability and development policy. Working with national statistical institutes and selected regional and national disability NGOs, the project will develop policy briefs on disability and key development areas. These would include the education and health-related MDGs, poverty and employment and stigma and discrimination. The project will provide external technical assistance, using regional and extra-regional expertise, to national statistical institutes to strengthen their to capacity to collect and analyse disability data. The project will also support efforts to develop a regional consensus on the definition of disability, as a means of strengthening the quality of the database used for policy development. These efforts will include inter alia in country meetings to review the definitions of disability currently used and to identify of new definitions acceptable to all countries. National consultants will be hired to collect and review disability data from all available sources – census data, particularly the 2000/01 censuses, LSMS and disability surveys . Economists, with either labour or development experience, will be hired to a) review the causes of disability and to identify policy options for preventing disability, and b) identifying the impact of disability on households, paying particular attention to sector impacts, for example, in the health and education sectors, and on socially excluded populations – women and men who are either of indigenous or afro descent. This component builds on the previous TC project funded by Finland in 2004. 2. Dissemination. The dissemination activities will be linked to the IDB's for projects in each country. In country activities. In each country, the data collected and the policy briefs developed under component (1) above, will be presented in single sessions to staff from the executing agencies that involved in the Bank projects, (one session in each country has been chosen to increase the likelihood of attendance). The dissemination sessions will present the following: a) the national overview of disability and its impact on development, and b) options for including disability into the proposed pipeline projects, including and regional or international best practices in disability relevant to the proposed projects. The attendance of national disability NGOs at these sessions will ensure that their perspectives are communicated to planners. This will help establish communication links that can will be strengthened. National consultants will be hired to develop the dissemination strategies. In the Bank. Similar sessions will be held in the Bank, they will differ from the in-country seminars given the greater availability of the lead economists to participate in a series of seminars that look at disability data, policy, and implementation issues. The majority of the funding for this activity will be supported by the Bank's administrative budget. This component is exclusively linked to objective 2 above, and will use the output from component 1. RS-T1139 Disability, Development and Advocacy in LAC 1. Disability and development policy. Working with national statistical institutes and selected regional and national disability NGOs, the project will develop policy briefs on disability and key development areas. These would include the education and health-related MDGs, poverty and employment and stigma and discrimination. The project will provide external technical assistance, using regional and extra-regional expertise, to national statistical institutes to strengthen their to capacity to collect and analyse disability data. The project will also support efforts to develop a regional consensus on the definition of disability, as a means of strengthening the quality of the database used for policy development. These efforts will include inter alia in country meetings to review the definitions of disability currently used and to identify of new definitions acceptable to all countries. National consultants will be hired to collect and review disability data from all available sources – census data, particularly the 2000/01 censuses, LSMS and disability surveys . Economists, with either labour or development experience, will be hired to a) review the causes of disability and to identify policy options for preventing disability, and b) identifying the impact of disability on households, paying particular attention to sector impacts, for example, in the health and education sectors, and on socially excluded populations – women and men who are either of indigenous or afro descent. This component builds on the previous TC project funded by Finland in 2004. 2. Dissemination. The dissemination activities will be linked to the IDB's for projects in each country. In country activities. In each country, the data collected and the policy briefs developed under component (1) above, will be presented in single sessions to staff from the executing agencies that involved in the Bank projects, (one session in each country has been chosen to increase the likelihood of attendance). The dissemination sessions will present the following: a) the national overview of disability and its impact on development, and b) options for including disability into the proposed pipeline projects, including and regional or international best practices in disability relevant to the proposed projects. The attendance of national disability NGOs at these sessions will ensure that their perspectives are communicated to planners. This will help establish communication links that can will be strengthened. National consultants will be hired to develop the dissemination strategies. In the Bank. Similar sessions will be held in the Bank, they will differ from the in-country seminars given the greater availability of the lead economists to participate in a series of seminars that look at disability data, policy, and implementation issues. The majority of the funding for this activity will be supported by the Bank's administrative budget. This component is exclusively linked to objective 2 above, and will use the output from component 1. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1007 Mass dissemination of the Interactive Guide for Afro Descendants in LA and the Caribbean, both to the civil society and the public and private sector authorities, in order to facilitate the implementation of inclusion policies UR-T1007 Interactive Guide on Afro-descendants in Latin America Mass dissemination of the Interactive Guide for Afro Descendants in LA and the Caribbean, both to the civil society and the public and private sector authorities, in order to facilitate the implementation of inclusion policies Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1005 To prepare the feasibility studies for Intermediate Cities of Ecuador for Potable Water Program EC-T1005 Support for Preparation of Water Supply Program for Medium Size Cities To prepare the feasibility studies for Intermediate Cities of Ecuador for Potable Water Program Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 18-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1037 EN EC-T1037 Integrated System of Social Indicators for Afroecuadorians EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1002 The main objective of the TC is to assist the Government of Honduras in the development of an integrated implementation strategy for e-Government. HO-T1002 Program for Establishment of Electronic Government (PEEG) The main objective of the TC is to assist the Government of Honduras in the development of an integrated implementation strategy for e-Government. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1009 Provide human assistance to those affected by the flooding in the Huetar-Atlántica region, North if Heredia, and East of Cartago Provinces. The necessary measures include basic services reactivation, provide to the essential needs of the population, provide for public health and medical treatments. CR-T1009 Support for Floods Emergency Provide human assistance to those affected by the flooding in the Huetar-Atlántica region, North if Heredia, and East of Cartago Provinces. The necessary measures include basic services reactivation, provide to the essential needs of the population, provide for public health and medical treatments. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 17-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1021 EN GU-T1021 Master Plan for the Management and Sustainable Development of Lake Peten Itza EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1093 3.1. This project would aim to establish how large are the hedging activities of foreign direct investors, what their timing is, and to what extent these hedging activities contributed either to large exchange rate depreciations, or even to currency crises. This is an issue that has important and new policy implications for governments and Central Banks in the region. The policy implications that the project would evaluate and suggest would relate to the development and possible regulation of derivatives markets, and to policies towards hedging activities by foreign direct investors, especially those selling in the domestic markets. RG-T1093 Impact of Derivatives on Volatility of Capital Flows and Policy Implications 3.1. This project would aim to establish how large are the hedging activities of foreign direct investors, what their timing is, and to what extent these hedging activities contributed either to large exchange rate depreciations, or even to currency crises. This is an issue that has important and new policy implications for governments and Central Banks in the region. The policy implications that the project would evaluate and suggest would relate to the development and possible regulation of derivatives markets, and to policies towards hedging activities by foreign direct investors, especially those selling in the domestic markets. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 16-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1012 The specific objectives are (a) to give Suriname the tools for defining its trade policy goals and guiding the activities necessary for achieving those goals, through the development of a national trade strategy; and (b) to raise awareness, improve capacity and establish a basic institutional infrastructure in the area of technical standards, in preparation for the establishment and subsequent operation of a full-fledged national standards bureau. SU-T1012 Support for the Design, Implementation and Management of Trade Policy The specific objectives are (a) to give Suriname the tools for defining its trade policy goals and guiding the activities necessary for achieving those goals, through the development of a national trade strategy; and (b) to raise awareness, improve capacity and establish a basic institutional infrastructure in the area of technical standards, in preparation for the establishment and subsequent operation of a full-fledged national standards bureau. Technical Cooperation Suriname TRADE 16-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1021 This technical cooperation promote, reinforce the image and extend the performance of Bank in the urban development of Brazil focalize in the reduction of the urban poverty by means of the biggest efficiency of the local investments. This efficiency will be able to be reached by means of: (i) major coordination between the different partners in the sector; (ii) identification of programs or projects in which the Bank can have an important added value; and (iii) assisting the transference of methodologies and instruments of intervention for the local partners target to improve the planning and management of urban projects. BR-T1021 Technical Assistance for Urban Development This technical cooperation promote, reinforce the image and extend the performance of Bank in the urban development of Brazil focalize in the reduction of the urban poverty by means of the biggest efficiency of the local investments. This efficiency will be able to be reached by means of: (i) major coordination between the different partners in the sector; (ii) identification of programs or projects in which the Bank can have an important added value; and (iii) assisting the transference of methodologies and instruments of intervention for the local partners target to improve the planning and management of urban projects. Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 15-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1026 The objective of the program is to encourage the analysis and discussion of the challenges and ethical dilemmas, and also the responsibility over these by the main decision-makers, so the concept of ethics can be put into practice in Ecuador, in the following sectors which form part of this program: education, communication, politics, banking, justice and ethnicity. EC-T1026 Ethics, Social Capital and Development in Ecuador The objective of the program is to encourage the analysis and discussion of the challenges and ethical dilemmas, and also the responsibility over these by the main decision-makers, so the concept of ethics can be put into practice in Ecuador, in the following sectors which form part of this program: education, communication, politics, banking, justice and ethnicity. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1013 The objective of this TC is to support the Government of the Dominican Republic in developing adequate analytical tools to improve targeting of social sector programs and access of the most disadvantaged groups to basic and quality services. This objective would be achieved through: (i) development of an updated poverty map; (ii) development of the analytical tools required for the implementation of a beneficiary identification system for social programs (especially social assistance/social protection programs) including an ex-ante analysis of the distributional impact of its implementation; and (iii) analysis of demand and supply side determinants of the exclusion of vast number of the adolescents from secondary education. DR-T1013 Support to the Dominican Republic Poverty Assessment The objective of this TC is to support the Government of the Dominican Republic in developing adequate analytical tools to improve targeting of social sector programs and access of the most disadvantaged groups to basic and quality services. This objective would be achieved through: (i) development of an updated poverty map; (ii) development of the analytical tools required for the implementation of a beneficiary identification system for social programs (especially social assistance/social protection programs) including an ex-ante analysis of the distributional impact of its implementation; and (iii) analysis of demand and supply side determinants of the exclusion of vast number of the adolescents from secondary education. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1036 The main objective is to give support to the "Municipio de Quito" in the preparation of the Neighborhood Upgrading Program. EC-T1036 Support for the Preparation of the Neighborhood Upgrading Project of Quito The main objective is to give support to the "Municipio de Quito" in the preparation of the Neighborhood Upgrading Program. Technical Cooperation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 14-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-M1002 EN TT-M1002 Standards in the Energy Sector EN Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1006 EN CH-T1006 Good Practices in Development EN Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1008 To strengthen the capacity of SOZA to manage, monitor and evaluate social safety net programs. SU-T1008 Institutional Strengthening of the Social Safety Net To strengthen the capacity of SOZA to manage, monitor and evaluate social safety net programs. Technical Cooperation Suriname SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR0157 EN CR0157 Sustainable Development Huetar Atlantic Basin Region EN Loan Operation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 09-Feb-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1005 Construction and commercial operation of the new airport and the development of a free trade zone in the area EC-L1005 Quito International Airport Construction and commercial operation of the new airport and the development of a free trade zone in the area Loan Operation Ecuador 09-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1006 EN PN-T1006 Emergency Due to Torrential Rains in Bocas del Toro Province EN Technical Cooperation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 09-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1037 EN HO-T1037 Support for the Preparation of the Report on the National Budget EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1086 The general objective is the promotion of social inclusion through the mobilization of social capital in LAC. RG-T1086 Promoting Social Inclusion through Social Capital Mobilization The general objective is the promotion of social inclusion through the mobilization of social capital in LAC. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1007 The aim of the project is to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) enter government electronic procurement markets, while experimenting with and promoting regional trade among countries. The project will develop a network of information and technical assistance services that acts as a catalyst in marketing goods and services offered by SMEs to the government. It will also provide training and technical assistance to improve companies' competitive profiles. AR-M1007 Government E-Procurement Support for SMEs - B2G The aim of the project is to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) enter government electronic procurement markets, while experimenting with and promoting regional trade among countries. The project will develop a network of information and technical assistance services that acts as a catalyst in marketing goods and services offered by SMEs to the government. It will also provide training and technical assistance to improve companies' competitive profiles. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1015 The objective of this operation is to support DIRECON in organizing and starting up some of the key activities included in the Institutional Strengthening Project CH-L1009 CH-L1015 PEF:CH-L1009 Strenghtening of the DIRECON Institutional Capacity of The objective of this operation is to support DIRECON in organizing and starting up some of the key activities included in the Institutional Strengthening Project CH-L1009 Loan Operation Chile TRADE 02-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1005 Facilitate the participation of SMEs in online public procurement markets and promote regional commerce between different countries. This project is part of a regional program (RG-M1021) which involves also Argentina and Peru. CH-M1005 Government E-Procurement Support for SMEs - B2G Facilitate the participation of SMEs in online public procurement markets and promote regional commerce between different countries. This project is part of a regional program (RG-M1021) which involves also Argentina and Peru. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1003 The overall objective of the project is to help strengthen the entrepreneurial base in Santo Domingo. The specific objective is to develop a model that young people in the city can use to create sustainable, competitive businesses. DR-M1003 Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship in Santo Domingo The overall objective of the project is to help strengthen the entrepreneurial base in Santo Domingo. The specific objective is to develop a model that young people in the city can use to create sustainable, competitive businesses. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1015 EN PE-M1015 Government E-Procurement Support for SMEs - B2G EN Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0139 EN PN0139 Priority Activities Hydrographic Basin Panama Canal EN Loan Operation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305018 The general objective of this project is to contribute to the expansion of a dynamic entrepreneurial base in Greater Buenos Aires. The specific objective is to set up a model for the creation and promotion of dynamic enterprises. TC0305018 Promotion of New Growth-Oriented Enterprises The general objective of this project is to contribute to the expansion of a dynamic entrepreneurial base in Greater Buenos Aires. The specific objective is to set up a model for the creation and promotion of dynamic enterprises. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1026 EN BR-T1026 Institutional Strengthening of Controlling Agencies EN Technical Cooperation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Feb-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112099 Support the modernization of Labor Ministries in the region in response to the Mandates from the Heads of State, as mentioned in the Declaration of the IIIrd Summit of the Americas in Quebec, April, 2001. TC0112099 Design and Implementation of Work Policies in Latin America Support the modernization of Labor Ministries in the region in response to the Mandates from the Heads of State, as mentioned in the Declaration of the IIIrd Summit of the Americas in Quebec, April, 2001. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Feb-2005 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1022 The objectives of this consultancy are: (a) to undertake a diagnostic of the present and potential principal economic livelihoods and vocational skills in the communities surrounding the Cana Brava hydroelectric facility, which should include a market analysis of potential products and activities and needs assessment of the families and individuals residing in these areas; (b) based on the results of the diagnostic, develop general guidelines for a possible assistance fund that could support social and economic development activities in these areas; and (c) to analyze different local institutions that could manage such an assistance fund. BR-T1022 Cana Brava Community Investment Development Fund The objectives of this consultancy are: (a) to undertake a diagnostic of the present and potential principal economic livelihoods and vocational skills in the communities surrounding the Cana Brava hydroelectric facility, which should include a market analysis of potential products and activities and needs assessment of the families and individuals residing in these areas; (b) based on the results of the diagnostic, develop general guidelines for a possible assistance fund that could support social and economic development activities in these areas; and (c) to analyze different local institutions that could manage such an assistance fund. Technical Cooperation Brazil AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 31-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205000 Strengthen airport security by updating and modifying the regulations of the civil aviation agency and training their personnel. TC0205000 Strengthening of Airport Security Strengthen airport security by updating and modifying the regulations of the civil aviation agency and training their personnel. Technical Cooperation Bahamas TRANSPORT 31-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1014 EN GY-T1014 Emergency Assistance due to Guyana's Floods EN Technical Cooperation Guyana ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 26-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1131 EN RS-T1131 Coordinator Asdi-IDB Partnership in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1006 EN RS-X1006 PDF-B Integrated Ecosystem Management of the Binational Sixaola River Basin EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 26-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1014 This operation will make a diagnosis of the situation of HIV/AIDS in the Atlantic Department in Colombia. CO-T1014 Diagnosis on Situation of HIV/AIDs in Colombia's Atlantic Department This operation will make a diagnosis of the situation of HIV/AIDS in the Atlantic Department in Colombia. Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 21-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1008 The objective of this TC consists in supporting and complementing the preparatory activities for the loan operation under preparation (PE-L1003) for the border centers between Peru and its neighbors Bolivia, Brazil and Chile. PE-T1008 IIRSA Peru Border Crossings The objective of this TC consists in supporting and complementing the preparatory activities for the loan operation under preparation (PE-L1003) for the border centers between Peru and its neighbors Bolivia, Brazil and Chile. Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 21-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1024 The Paraguayan State has assumed a commitment very important to confront problematic of habitability and the poor women conditions of existing life in the urban districts of the main cities of the Country. This commitment has been ratified, indicating that the development strategy to improve the conditions of life of the population of low income that live in marginal conditions, can take shape through the implantation of a Program of Improvement of Districts, that the social inclusion by means of the improvement of the services of basic infrastructure for the poor men promotes and supports, improves the rights of property of such and, reduces the inequalities in the access opportunities to the services of house. PR-T1024 Programs of Districts Improvement The Paraguayan State has assumed a commitment very important to confront problematic of habitability and the poor women conditions of existing life in the urban districts of the main cities of the Country. This commitment has been ratified, indicating that the development strategy to improve the conditions of life of the population of low income that live in marginal conditions, can take shape through the implantation of a Program of Improvement of Districts, that the social inclusion by means of the improvement of the services of basic infrastructure for the poor men promotes and supports, improves the rights of property of such and, reduces the inequalities in the access opportunities to the services of house. Technical Cooperation Paraguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 21-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1130 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support improved technical quality and execution of social inclusion trust fund projects and support the wider integration of social inclusion in Bank operations and policies. The specific objectives are: (i) to provide technical support to social inclusion trust fund proposals and projects in execution; (ii) promote the Fund within the Bank, especially in the Country Offices, and enhance the collaboration of the Fund with the Regional Operations Departments; (iii) to raise awareness of the utility of products and lessons learned from TCs financed by the Fund among regional governments and stakeholders, in order to influence policy processes; (iv) to fine-tune and implement guidelines for monitoring and assessing Fund operations; (iv) to provide technical input to Country Coordinators on issues related to social exclusion and inequality during the preparation of Country Papers and Poverty Assessments as requested by Fund donors; and (v) to liaise with the ENLACE Fund in order to create synergies and coordination between the two funds. RS-T1130 Social Inclusion Trust Fund: Operations, Monitoring and Eval Support, 3rd Yr The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support improved technical quality and execution of social inclusion trust fund projects and support the wider integration of social inclusion in Bank operations and policies. The specific objectives are: (i) to provide technical support to social inclusion trust fund proposals and projects in execution; (ii) promote the Fund within the Bank, especially in the Country Offices, and enhance the collaboration of the Fund with the Regional Operations Departments; (iii) to raise awareness of the utility of products and lessons learned from TCs financed by the Fund among regional governments and stakeholders, in order to influence policy processes; (iv) to fine-tune and implement guidelines for monitoring and assessing Fund operations; (iv) to provide technical input to Country Coordinators on issues related to social exclusion and inequality during the preparation of Country Papers and Poverty Assessments as requested by Fund donors; and (v) to liaise with the ENLACE Fund in order to create synergies and coordination between the two funds. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1015 Support the development of a long-term poverty reduction strategy. CO-T1015 Support for the Development of the Poverty and Inequality Reduction Strategy Support the development of a long-term poverty reduction strategy. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301041 Provide support to the Bank and Mexican Authorities in the conceptualization and design of schemes and/or mechanisms to promote investment and technical assistance support to marginal municipalities. Special attention will be given to good practices in similar programs in other coutries. TC0301041 Municipal Development Support Program in Mexico Provide support to the Bank and Mexican Authorities in the conceptualization and design of schemes and/or mechanisms to promote investment and technical assistance support to marginal municipalities. Special attention will be given to good practices in similar programs in other coutries. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1086 To improve the quality of life and increase the incomes of microenterprises and small rural enterprises in communities in the Jamao river basin. DR-L1086 Sustainable Family-Based Ecotourism To improve the quality of life and increase the incomes of microenterprises and small rural enterprises in communities in the Jamao river basin. Loan Operation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-S1001 To improve the quality of life and increase the incomes of microenterprises and small rural enterprises in communities in the Jamao river basin. DR-S1001 Sustainable Family-Based Ecotourism To improve the quality of life and increase the incomes of microenterprises and small rural enterprises in communities in the Jamao river basin. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1023 The objective is to assist the government in operating the ANEAES. Specifically, the TC is looking to support the Agency in the unfolding of an evaluation culture, to contribute to develop a better Superior Education in Paraguay. PR-T1023 Strengthening of the ANAES (Higher Education Evaluation) The objective is to assist the government in operating the ANEAES. Specifically, the TC is looking to support the Agency in the unfolding of an evaluation culture, to contribute to develop a better Superior Education in Paraguay. Technical Cooperation Paraguay EDUCATION 12-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1011 This project will enable CVSS' Information, Documentation and Resource Centre to provide capacity-building services for NGOs and Community Bases Organizations (CBOs) that serve the disability sector, which until recently had not been considered in development planning for the Voluntary sector. The new services will also be accessed by those interested in becoming part of the voluntary community to serve the disabled, as well as teachers and others who serve different groups in the disabled community, thereby exposing them to equipment and materials which can improve access to services and quality of life for the disabled. In the long run, it is expected to be a model of best practice in the disabled community for Jamaica and the Caribbean. JA-T1011 Enhancement NGO Documentation & Resource Centre Facilitate Access by Disabled C. This project will enable CVSS' Information, Documentation and Resource Centre to provide capacity-building services for NGOs and Community Bases Organizations (CBOs) that serve the disability sector, which until recently had not been considered in development planning for the Voluntary sector. The new services will also be accessed by those interested in becoming part of the voluntary community to serve the disabled, as well as teachers and others who serve different groups in the disabled community, thereby exposing them to equipment and materials which can improve access to services and quality of life for the disabled. In the long run, it is expected to be a model of best practice in the disabled community for Jamaica and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1005 EN PN-T1005 Training in Institutional and Operative Process of Road Fund Program EN Technical Cooperation Panama TRANSPORT 11-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1012 EN JA-T1012 Study Tour by Ministry of Local Government,Community Development & Sport EN Technical Cooperation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1006 The general objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the provision of negociating tools and assistance for the development, presentation and dissemination of information on the FTAA process. The specific objectives of the project are: -Conduct studies on key trade issues with a view to strengthening Uruguay's participation in the final stage of the FTAA negociations; -Conduct training, workshops designed to improve the capacity of negociators to articulate sound and technically rigorous negotiating positions; -Design, construct and launch a Foreign Affairs Ministry webpage for the purpose of better communicating with civil society on issues surrounding trade and globalization; and -Improve the information technology capabilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the purpose of better participating in trade negotiations. UR-T1006 Analysis and Training for Strengthening Negotiating Capacity The general objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the provision of negociating tools and assistance for the development, presentation and dissemination of information on the FTAA process. The specific objectives of the project are: -Conduct studies on key trade issues with a view to strengthening Uruguay's participation in the final stage of the FTAA negociations; -Conduct training, workshops designed to improve the capacity of negociators to articulate sound and technically rigorous negotiating positions; -Design, construct and launch a Foreign Affairs Ministry webpage for the purpose of better communicating with civil society on issues surrounding trade and globalization; and -Improve the information technology capabilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the purpose of better participating in trade negotiations. Technical Cooperation Uruguay TRADE 06-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1012 The project's main objective is to support the design of interventions that would reduce crime, violence, and improve citizen security. To achieve this objective, this technical cooperation would have five components. GY-T1012 Diagnostic and Design of Citizen Security Interventions The project's main objective is to support the design of interventions that would reduce crime, violence, and improve citizen security. To achieve this objective, this technical cooperation would have five components. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1008 La politique agricole du gouvernement intérimaire vise à concilier l'urgence du court terme ¿ sans pour autant tomber dans le piège du saupoudrage ¿ et la nécessaire structuration sur le long terme d'un secteur agricole capable d'offrir sur une base durable des revenus décents à la majorité des ruraux en consolidant les avantages comparatifs actuels de certains produits destinés à l'exportation ou au marché intérieur et en sécurisant des productions stratégiques, telles que le riz et la banane plantain. C'est dans ce cadre là que le MARNDR a demande a la Banque de préparer un analyse du secteur agroalimentaire et de l'économie rural pour commencer le dialogue de politique relative a la promotion du monde rural et a la préparation du prêt HA1003, Programme de Développement de l'Economie Rural. HA-T1008 Agriculture Sector and the Rural Economy in Haiti La politique agricole du gouvernement intérimaire vise à concilier l'urgence du court terme ¿ sans pour autant tomber dans le piège du saupoudrage ¿ et la nécessaire structuration sur le long terme d'un secteur agricole capable d'offrir sur une base durable des revenus décents à la majorité des ruraux en consolidant les avantages comparatifs actuels de certains produits destinés à l'exportation ou au marché intérieur et en sécurisant des productions stratégiques, telles que le riz et la banane plantain. C'est dans ce cadre là que le MARNDR a demande a la Banque de préparer un analyse du secteur agroalimentaire et de l'économie rural pour commencer le dialogue de politique relative a la promotion du monde rural et a la préparation du prêt HA1003, Programme de Développement de l'Economie Rural. Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 03-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1022 The objective of the TC is to provide assistance to the Government of Paraguay in the execution of the necessary technical studies required for the preparation of the Science, Technology and Innovation Program (PR-0126), which aims to contribute to the improvement of the economic competitiveness of the country, through the strengthening of innovation and R&D capabilities in the private and public sector, and through capacity building of the recently-created institutions involved in science and technological development. The TC will assist national science and technology institutions in defining technical aspects of the Program's components, collecting data for demand and baseline measures, and developing a methodology for project impact evaluation. In the long term, the TC will contribute to: i) strengthen and consolidate the National System of Science, Technology and Innovation; ii) improve human resource capacities and its exchange, in order to generate scientific and technological knowledge; iii) promote innovation in the productive sector, specially SMEs; iv) promote greater private sector participation in the development of R&D activities; v) foster linkages and cooperation between the scientific, governmental, financial and productive sectors, in order to generate, transfer and utilize new science and technology; and vi) contribute to the competitiveness of the main productive sectors of the country. PR-T1022 Technical Studies Science and Technology Program The objective of the TC is to provide assistance to the Government of Paraguay in the execution of the necessary technical studies required for the preparation of the Science, Technology and Innovation Program (PR-0126), which aims to contribute to the improvement of the economic competitiveness of the country, through the strengthening of innovation and R&D capabilities in the private and public sector, and through capacity building of the recently-created institutions involved in science and technological development. The TC will assist national science and technology institutions in defining technical aspects of the Program's components, collecting data for demand and baseline measures, and developing a methodology for project impact evaluation. In the long term, the TC will contribute to: i) strengthen and consolidate the National System of Science, Technology and Innovation; ii) improve human resource capacities and its exchange, in order to generate scientific and technological knowledge; iii) promote innovation in the productive sector, specially SMEs; iv) promote greater private sector participation in the development of R&D activities; v) foster linkages and cooperation between the scientific, governmental, financial and productive sectors, in order to generate, transfer and utilize new science and technology; and vi) contribute to the competitiveness of the main productive sectors of the country. Technical Cooperation Paraguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 03-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1123 The main objective of this project is to expand the coverage of the initiative to collect, analyze and improve the quality of disability data to cover all of LAC. RS-T1123 Improving Disability Data in the Andean Region and the Caribbean The main objective of this project is to expand the coverage of the initiative to collect, analyze and improve the quality of disability data to cover all of LAC. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Jan-2005 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1019 The general objective of the project is to contribute to the strengthening of the technical capacity of Bolivia's trade negotiators by way of providing tools and assistance in negotiating, implementing and disseminating information about the FTAA process. BO-T1019 Training and Analysis for Improved FTAA Negotiating Capacity The general objective of the project is to contribute to the strengthening of the technical capacity of Bolivia's trade negotiators by way of providing tools and assistance in negotiating, implementing and disseminating information about the FTAA process. Technical Cooperation Bolivia TRADE 21-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1016 EN CO-T1016 WEB Portal Development EN Technical Cooperation Colombia SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 21-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1018 EN EC-T1018 Supporting Environmentally Beneficial National Reforestation Plans EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1009 EN AR-T1009 Improving the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations EN Technical Cooperation Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1007 Main objective of this operation is to increase efficiency and impact of the provision of public services through assurance of transparency. This objective will be obtained by the establishment of a coordination mechanism among the major stakeholders that control public institutions in regard to their established performance goals. BO-T1007 Support for Transparency in Public Administration Main objective of this operation is to increase efficiency and impact of the provision of public services through assurance of transparency. This objective will be obtained by the establishment of a coordination mechanism among the major stakeholders that control public institutions in regard to their established performance goals. Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1015 Generate inputs to a coherent project proposal directed towards sustainable development of highland ecosystems in Bolivia, including a consultation with future project stakeholders. BO-T1015 Validation of Sustainable Management of Ecosystems Generate inputs to a coherent project proposal directed towards sustainable development of highland ecosystems in Bolivia, including a consultation with future project stakeholders. Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1009 EN BR-L1009 São Paulo: Evaluation and Improvement of Social Policies EN Loan Operation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1015 The general objective is to support the Government of Brazil in their ongoing process to achieve a rational, integrated, and sustainable management of the country's natural resources. The purpose of this Technical Cooperation is to support the Brazilian Government on the elaboration and initial implementation of the National Water Resource Plan –PNHR BR-T1015 Water Resources National Plan The general objective is to support the Government of Brazil in their ongoing process to achieve a rational, integrated, and sustainable management of the country's natural resources. The purpose of this Technical Cooperation is to support the Brazilian Government on the elaboration and initial implementation of the National Water Resource Plan –PNHR Technical Cooperation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1006 The objectives of this operation are to fund the coordination for the design and development of Colombia's Poverty and Inequality Reduction Strategy and the research to provide the technical elements to support the strategy in the area of education and social safety nets policies. CO-T1006 Support for the Development of the Poverty and Inequality Reduction Strategy The objectives of this operation are to fund the coordination for the design and development of Colombia's Poverty and Inequality Reduction Strategy and the research to provide the technical elements to support the strategy in the area of education and social safety nets policies. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-X1001 In the context of presidential and congressional elections in 2006, the objective of the PRS is to structure a long-term Government policy that identifies those interventions that should be continued, expanded or reformed in order to substantially reduce poverty and inequality in Colombia. The proposed grant would provide partial financing for selected components of the PRS process: (i) consultation and consensus building; (ii) policy and program assessment and strategies; and (iii) monitoring and evaluation. CO-X1001 Support for the Colombia Poverty Reduction Strategy In the context of presidential and congressional elections in 2006, the objective of the PRS is to structure a long-term Government policy that identifies those interventions that should be continued, expanded or reformed in order to substantially reduce poverty and inequality in Colombia. The proposed grant would provide partial financing for selected components of the PRS process: (i) consultation and consensus building; (ii) policy and program assessment and strategies; and (iii) monitoring and evaluation. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1017 200 Grants for Courses at UCA on Design and Managment for Social policies and Programs NI-T1017 Training Program on Design and Managment for Social Policies and Programs 200 Grants for Courses at UCA on Design and Managment for Social policies and Programs Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1050 The objective of this TC is to enrich the understanding of civic education in the region and bring the issues involved to the attention of authorities from education ministries in order to discern the needs to incorporate it into the curricula of primary and secondary schools. RG-T1050 Democratic Education The objective of this TC is to enrich the understanding of civic education in the region and bring the issues involved to the attention of authorities from education ministries in order to discern the needs to incorporate it into the curricula of primary and secondary schools. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1066 EN RG-T1066 Comparison of International Prices EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1097 3.1 The main objective of the project is to define a strategy that allows the countries of the Caribbean Region to reduce to a minimum, the security problems at their borders, providing a secure environment for the development of commercial and tourist activities. 3.2 The specific objectives of the program are: i) to identify the weaknesses and needs for border security in the Caribbean countries; and ii) to define national and regional strategies to resolve the identified problems and weaknesses. RG-T1097 Identification of Institutional Needs to Enhance Border Security 3.1 The main objective of the project is to define a strategy that allows the countries of the Caribbean Region to reduce to a minimum, the security problems at their borders, providing a secure environment for the development of commercial and tourist activities. 3.2 The specific objectives of the program are: i) to identify the weaknesses and needs for border security in the Caribbean countries; and ii) to define national and regional strategies to resolve the identified problems and weaknesses. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1105 The project seeks to consolidate a methodological manual for the implementation satellites of culture accounts in Latin America, from the methodology developed in Colombia and Chile, in a joint work between Agreement Andrés Bello-CAB, and the Inter-American Development Bank - IDB, with the link of the institutes of culture of the Latin-American countries, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, CEPAL; the Andean Community, CAN; the UNESCO, the Statistics Department of United Nations and the Program of the United Nations for the Development - UNDP. The methodological manual or guide allows the account creation satellites of culture as it is the case of the environment (United Nations), tourism (EUROSTAT, OECD, United Nations, IDB and WTO, 2001) or health (United Nations. 2003). RG-T1105 Development and Implementation of Cultural Satellite Account The project seeks to consolidate a methodological manual for the implementation satellites of culture accounts in Latin America, from the methodology developed in Colombia and Chile, in a joint work between Agreement Andrés Bello-CAB, and the Inter-American Development Bank - IDB, with the link of the institutes of culture of the Latin-American countries, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, CEPAL; the Andean Community, CAN; the UNESCO, the Statistics Department of United Nations and the Program of the United Nations for the Development - UNDP. The methodological manual or guide allows the account creation satellites of culture as it is the case of the environment (United Nations), tourism (EUROSTAT, OECD, United Nations, IDB and WTO, 2001) or health (United Nations. 2003). Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1125 EN RS-T1125 Competitiveness and Science and Math Education in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1002 Support the Government of Suriname in the assessment of electricity sector institutional and investment needs with a view to structuring a Bank program. Emphasis will be placed on rural electrification. SU-T1002 Power Sector Assessment and Alternatives for its Modernization Support the Government of Suriname in the assessment of electricity sector institutional and investment needs with a view to structuring a Bank program. Emphasis will be placed on rural electrification. Technical Cooperation Suriname ENERGY 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112120 The overall objective of the Program is to assess the performance of the participation of the private sector in the water sector with particular attention to case studies for potable water and sanitation, and irrigation. The specific objectives are: a) to analyze models of private sector participation in potable water and sanitation in selected countries, assessing impacts on coverage, quality of services, environmental implications on waste water treatment, and overall economic and social welfare impacts; and b) to assess selected cases of private sector management schemes for irrigation systems, in terms of economic, financial, social and environmental impacts. TC0112120 Governance Mechanisms for Integrated Water Resources Management The overall objective of the Program is to assess the performance of the participation of the private sector in the water sector with particular attention to case studies for potable water and sanitation, and irrigation. The specific objectives are: a) to analyze models of private sector participation in potable water and sanitation in selected countries, assessing impacts on coverage, quality of services, environmental implications on waste water treatment, and overall economic and social welfare impacts; and b) to assess selected cases of private sector management schemes for irrigation systems, in terms of economic, financial, social and environmental impacts. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Dec-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212011 Assist the National Board of Energy Policy (Conselho Nacional de Política Energética (CNPE)), under the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), to monitor the development of the Light for All Program (Programa Luz para Todos), or simply LPT Program, and propose improvements on its implementation strategy. TC0212011 Support for CNPE (National Board of Energy) Assist the National Board of Energy Policy (Conselho Nacional de Política Energética (CNPE)), under the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), to monitor the development of the Light for All Program (Programa Luz para Todos), or simply LPT Program, and propose improvements on its implementation strategy. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 20-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1010 Outputs: (i) National diagnosis of the situation of the landfills in Colombia to identify the potential to recovery landfills gas-LFG. Includes identification of barriers and opportunities in order to use it and preliminary recommendations to select the potential CDM projects in LF; (ii) Prefeasibility study were establish the potential of LFG, and the most attractive alternatives for use the LFG, including flaring, considering economic, financial, social, environmental, regulatory legal and institutional aspects; (iii) Three Project Concept Note-PCN corresponding a three CDM projects (single and/ or umbrella projects), identified in previous steps; (iv) One workshop of one day in order to present all the results of the work and training sessions to private and government people to develop skills to identify and formulate LFG projects CO-T1010 CDM Project Portfolio for Methane Recovery in Landfills Outputs: (i) National diagnosis of the situation of the landfills in Colombia to identify the potential to recovery landfills gas-LFG. Includes identification of barriers and opportunities in order to use it and preliminary recommendations to select the potential CDM projects in LF; (ii) Prefeasibility study were establish the potential of LFG, and the most attractive alternatives for use the LFG, including flaring, considering economic, financial, social, environmental, regulatory legal and institutional aspects; (iii) Three Project Concept Note-PCN corresponding a three CDM projects (single and/ or umbrella projects), identified in previous steps; (iv) One workshop of one day in order to present all the results of the work and training sessions to private and government people to develop skills to identify and formulate LFG projects Technical Cooperation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 17-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1035 Develop a comprehensive analysis of the environmental management challenges for Ecuador in the next 10 years under the framework of the Bank's institutional strategy EC-T1035 Country Environmental Analysis Develop a comprehensive analysis of the environmental management challenges for Ecuador in the next 10 years under the framework of the Bank's institutional strategy Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 17-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1002 The goal of the project is to make SMEs in Guatemala more productive and efficient through the deployment of e-commerce and ICT tools. Its purpose is to encourage SMEs to make more intensive use of e-commerce and ICTs in order to enhance their efficiency and market share. GU-M1002 Support for E-Commerce Development The goal of the project is to make SMEs in Guatemala more productive and efficient through the deployment of e-commerce and ICT tools. Its purpose is to encourage SMEs to make more intensive use of e-commerce and ICTs in order to enhance their efficiency and market share. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 17-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1007 EN GU-T1007 Support for Donor Coordination EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1016 Assist Peru in addressing a series of difficult challenges in the negotiating and taking advantage of open trade. Specifically: (a) support the development of trade negotiation capacity in labor related issues; (b) help coffee producers to overcome phytosanitary impediments to the exportation of coffee; (c) enhance Peru's trade information systems; (d) development and implementation of a Communications Plan for micro, small and medium-size enterprises on the Opportunities and Challenges of Trade Liberalization. PE-T1016 Knowledge-Building and Export Development in the Context of the FTAA Assist Peru in addressing a series of difficult challenges in the negotiating and taking advantage of open trade. Specifically: (a) support the development of trade negotiation capacity in labor related issues; (b) help coffee producers to overcome phytosanitary impediments to the exportation of coffee; (c) enhance Peru's trade information systems; (d) development and implementation of a Communications Plan for micro, small and medium-size enterprises on the Opportunities and Challenges of Trade Liberalization. Technical Cooperation Peru TRADE 17-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1004 EN PN-T1004 Institutional Strengthening of the Department of National Indigenous Policy EN Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1121 EN RS-T1121 Environmental Impacts of the Coffee Production in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 17-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1122 The overall objective of the SIP is to improve the effectiveness and impact of poverty reduction operations in the 4 poorest countries of Central America: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The specific objective is to identify and develop activities at the project, program and policy level by means of innovative joint collaborative efforts between Sida and IDB. RS-T1122 External Evaluation of the Sida-IDB Partnership Program in Central America The overall objective of the SIP is to improve the effectiveness and impact of poverty reduction operations in the 4 poorest countries of Central America: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The specific objective is to identify and develop activities at the project, program and policy level by means of innovative joint collaborative efforts between Sida and IDB. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1022 The objective of the project is to help the Quechua Community of Chaquilla develop a proposal to request resources for a mid-size project ($300,00 to $500,000) in the GEF Operational Program No. 15 on Sustainable Land Management. BO-T1022 Structuring Pilot Project for Community Land Management for Indigenous Comm. The objective of the project is to help the Quechua Community of Chaquilla develop a proposal to request resources for a mid-size project ($300,00 to $500,000) in the GEF Operational Program No. 15 on Sustainable Land Management. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1012 The objective of the operation is to contribute to eliminate all forms of trafficking of human beings. PR-T1012 Support for Combat Human Trafficking The objective of the operation is to contribute to eliminate all forms of trafficking of human beings. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1015 This initiative will contribute to the local recovery, preservation and promotion of the Guaraní culture and to the participation of indigenous towns and communities in the democratic process. PR-T1015 Support for Mundo Guaraní Initiative Conceptualization This initiative will contribute to the local recovery, preservation and promotion of the Guaraní culture and to the participation of indigenous towns and communities in the democratic process. Technical Cooperation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1092 To support the design and application of standardized tests throughout the Region (Laboratorio, II) as well as the better utilization of already existing national databases RG-T1092 Comparative Evaluation of Education in Latin America To support the design and application of standardized tests throughout the Region (Laboratorio, II) as well as the better utilization of already existing national databases Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 16-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1107 Strengthen the dialogue and the coordination between the Executive branch and the Congresses, with a view to achieving better efficiency and efficacy in the Congresses. RG-T1107 Program to Strengthen the Dialog with Central American Congresses Strengthen the dialogue and the coordination between the Executive branch and the Congresses, with a view to achieving better efficiency and efficacy in the Congresses. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR0290 The objectives will be to promote and support progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals , MDGs, by the Argentinean government, as well as to assist the government in meeting its financial obligations. AR0290 Social Sector Program: Argentina Forward The objectives will be to promote and support progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals , MDGs, by the Argentinean government, as well as to assist the government in meeting its financial obligations. Loan Operation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1004 The program's twin objectives are to alleviate short-term poverty and promote the accumulation of human capital by the poor as a means to reduce long-term poverty. BR-L1004 Support to the Social Protection System The program's twin objectives are to alleviate short-term poverty and promote the accumulation of human capital by the poor as a means to reduce long-term poverty. Loan Operation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-X1001 N/A BR-X1001 CLIP Conditional line of credit (Financing of MSMES - BNDES) N/A Container Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 15-Dec-2004 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0358 EN BR0358 Financing of MSMES - BNDES EN Loan Operation Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 15-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1001 The general objective of the operation is to improve health conditions for the country's poorest people, by helping to reduce the profile of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality from avoidable causes that especially affect people living in poor rural areas with a heavy concentration of indigenous people, and in peri- urban zones, thereby moving towards attainment of the millennium health goals and reducing disparities between these indicators and the national averages. Specifically, as a PDL, the operation is designed to improve a set of tracking indicators associated with the effort to expand the coverage and improve the quality of health services, such as checkups during pregnancy, childbirth in an institutional setting with qualified staff, and hospitalization for the most prevalent maternal and infant pathologies, such as hemorrhaging and asphyxia, respectively. NI-L1001 Improving Maternal and Child Health The general objective of the operation is to improve health conditions for the country's poorest people, by helping to reduce the profile of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality from avoidable causes that especially affect people living in poor rural areas with a heavy concentration of indigenous people, and in peri- urban zones, thereby moving towards attainment of the millennium health goals and reducing disparities between these indicators and the national averages. Specifically, as a PDL, the operation is designed to improve a set of tracking indicators associated with the effort to expand the coverage and improve the quality of health services, such as checkups during pregnancy, childbirth in an institutional setting with qualified staff, and hospitalization for the most prevalent maternal and infant pathologies, such as hemorrhaging and asphyxia, respectively. Loan Operation Nicaragua HEALTH 15-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1009 The general objective of this program is to improve the prioritization of policies that lead to economic growth and contribute to better governance, consistent with the National Development Plan. To that end, it will finance studies and priority activities for the effective implementation of those polices. NI-T1009 NDP Sectoral Programming and Prioritization The general objective of this program is to improve the prioritization of policies that lead to economic growth and contribute to better governance, consistent with the National Development Plan. To that end, it will finance studies and priority activities for the effective implementation of those polices. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1015 OBJECTIVES: To identify and outline the social and economic dimension and components of poverty in cities' downtown areas and their impact on the sustainable management of these areas. The research will suggest possible strategies and operative actions for poverty reduction accomplishments. Consequently the project will focus on: a. Identifying the specific issues that urban central areas are facing and possible actions to undertake; b. Identifying best-practice policies in order to stimulate an economic reconstruction pattern for the affected communities; c. Identifying actions that being implemented in the downtowns areas, will extend their impact on poverty reduction and alleviation at the metropolitan level. d. Determining the willingness of specific countries', local governments and/or national social groups' to engage themselves in such best practice. DESCRIPTION: This project will be structured in three stages: 1) General analysis and elaboration of a reference framework on urban poverty in Latin Americas' downtown areas; 2) Development of case studies; 3) Elaboration of a final document including the results of the case studies and the identification of possible strategies and actions. The organization of the research for the Project will deal with academic institutions, national actors and associations, national and international institutions. In the elaboration of the principal document, such as for each case study, the research related to the present Project shall check the following elements: a. Analysis of the specific characteristics of downtown areas' poverty: residents, user and workers; identification of eventual specific connections between groups (social, ethnic root, activities, etc); b. Identify the level of marginality / integration of these groups in the context of the area and of the rest of the city; c. The relationship between " traditional poverty" and "new poverty"; d. The downtown poverty's impact on the social balance of the affected cities (considered by the perspective of their dimension). e. Definition of a possible connection (if any) between globalization process and downtown areas poverty. RS-T1015 Study on Poverty in Urban Central Areas OBJECTIVES: To identify and outline the social and economic dimension and components of poverty in cities' downtown areas and their impact on the sustainable management of these areas. The research will suggest possible strategies and operative actions for poverty reduction accomplishments. Consequently the project will focus on: a. Identifying the specific issues that urban central areas are facing and possible actions to undertake; b. Identifying best-practice policies in order to stimulate an economic reconstruction pattern for the affected communities; c. Identifying actions that being implemented in the downtowns areas, will extend their impact on poverty reduction and alleviation at the metropolitan level. d. Determining the willingness of specific countries', local governments and/or national social groups' to engage themselves in such best practice. DESCRIPTION: This project will be structured in three stages: 1) General analysis and elaboration of a reference framework on urban poverty in Latin Americas' downtown areas; 2) Development of case studies; 3) Elaboration of a final document including the results of the case studies and the identification of possible strategies and actions. The organization of the research for the Project will deal with academic institutions, national actors and associations, national and international institutions. In the elaboration of the principal document, such as for each case study, the research related to the present Project shall check the following elements: a. Analysis of the specific characteristics of downtown areas' poverty: residents, user and workers; identification of eventual specific connections between groups (social, ethnic root, activities, etc); b. Identify the level of marginality / integration of these groups in the context of the area and of the rest of the city; c. The relationship between " traditional poverty" and "new poverty"; d. The downtown poverty's impact on the social balance of the affected cities (considered by the perspective of their dimension). e. Definition of a possible connection (if any) between globalization process and downtown areas poverty. Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 15-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212033 (1) Assist the Organization of East Caribbean States (OECS) countries eligible for FSO resources in the design and efficient execution of economic adjustment programs, and; (2) assist the OECS members in the implementation of more efficient and regionally harmonized regulatory policies. TC0212033 Improving Policy & Ins. Framework Organization of East Caribbean States-II Phase (1) Assist the Organization of East Caribbean States (OECS) countries eligible for FSO resources in the design and efficient execution of economic adjustment programs, and; (2) assist the OECS members in the implementation of more efficient and regionally harmonized regulatory policies. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR0152 N/A UR0152 ABN Amro Bank of Uruguay Trade Finance Facility N/A Guarantee Uruguay TRADE 15-Dec-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-L1005 EN VE-L1005 Institutional Development of CADAFE EN Loan Operation Venezuela ENERGY 15-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1012 EN GU-T1012 Project Analysis, Design and Preparation Rural Association Enterprises EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Dec-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1061 EN RG-T1061 Consolidation of the Regional Market of MERCOSUR EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 14-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1004 Develop a preliminary analysis-diagnostic for the preparation of the Montevideo Port Modernization Program (UR-L1004), identifying gaps in existing information, updating data and providing tools for its definition, particularly in terms of its technical, economic and socio-environmental viability. UR-T1004 Analysis to Modernize the Port of Montevideo Develop a preliminary analysis-diagnostic for the preparation of the Montevideo Port Modernization Program (UR-L1004), identifying gaps in existing information, updating data and providing tools for its definition, particularly in terms of its technical, economic and socio-environmental viability. Technical Cooperation Uruguay TRANSPORT 14-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1013 2.1 The objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to: i) improve and further develop the existing project pipeline of the Centro Nacional de Referencia em Pequenos Aproveitamentos Hidroenergéticos (CERPCH) ; ii) help its interface with private investors and public entities; and, iii) develop technical and commercial terms and conditions necessary for successful implementation of such projects. These tasks would be developed under the objectives of the Hemispheric Sustainable Energy and Transportation Fund (HSET), which seeks creating proper conditions for the development of a sustainable market for clean energy in the region. BR-T1013 Developing a Small Hydro Power (SHP) Generation Project Pipeline 2.1 The objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to: i) improve and further develop the existing project pipeline of the Centro Nacional de Referencia em Pequenos Aproveitamentos Hidroenergéticos (CERPCH) ; ii) help its interface with private investors and public entities; and, iii) develop technical and commercial terms and conditions necessary for successful implementation of such projects. These tasks would be developed under the objectives of the Hemispheric Sustainable Energy and Transportation Fund (HSET), which seeks creating proper conditions for the development of a sustainable market for clean energy in the region. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 13-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1006 EN GU-T1006 Support for the Design and Implementation of Social Protection Strategy EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0073 EN GY0073 Public Management Modernization Program EN Loan Operation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1010 The objective of the project is to implement and evaluate a community-based sensitization and education intervention, focused on empowering women, which can then become a best practice for further replication in Jamaica through the National HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, as well as to provide an example for the region. JA-T1010 Gender Sensitization in HIV/AIDS Prevention and Mitigation The objective of the project is to implement and evaluate a community-based sensitization and education intervention, focused on empowering women, which can then become a best practice for further replication in Jamaica through the National HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, as well as to provide an example for the region. Technical Cooperation Jamaica HEALTH 13-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1104 Program goal and purpose. 3.1 The broad objective of this regional technical cooperation is to heighten awareness of national authorities and othe key social actors (i.e. legislators, judges, police, private sector and civic representatives, journalists and other opinion leaders) on the need to combat trafficking in persons with sustainable policies, initiatives and programs. The specific objectives are to organize communication campaigns in three pilot countries that will: (i) stimulate public discussion on trafficking of persons, with special focus on best practices that may be replicable and sustainable to prevent trafficking, prosecute traffickers and protect victims of trafficking; (ii) help articulate the demand for public policies and actions to prevent and denounce these problems; and (iii) help position the Bank to support national governments in combating people-trafficking. RG-T1104 Campaign: Trafficking in Persons Program goal and purpose. 3.1 The broad objective of this regional technical cooperation is to heighten awareness of national authorities and othe key social actors (i.e. legislators, judges, police, private sector and civic representatives, journalists and other opinion leaders) on the need to combat trafficking in persons with sustainable policies, initiatives and programs. The specific objectives are to organize communication campaigns in three pilot countries that will: (i) stimulate public discussion on trafficking of persons, with special focus on best practices that may be replicable and sustainable to prevent trafficking, prosecute traffickers and protect victims of trafficking; (ii) help articulate the demand for public policies and actions to prevent and denounce these problems; and (iii) help position the Bank to support national governments in combating people-trafficking. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1097 The objective of the study is to provide MIF with a concrete analysis containing the identification and elaboration of priority areas for future investments in the field of ICT in SMEs. RS-T1097 ICT Cluster Priority Assessment and Project Identification The objective of the study is to provide MIF with a concrete analysis containing the identification and elaboration of priority areas for future investments in the field of ICT in SMEs. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 13-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1007 The project has the goal to support an emerging network of indigenous communities engaged in integrated ecosystem management (IEM) in Central America. This would enhance the sustainability of human-managed systems that have been evolving for centuries, conserving high levels of biodiversity, but that are under increasing threat. The building of community networks across the region would create links between communities with established best practices examples of IEM and those with comparable environmental characteristics and similar potential for IEM. RS-X1007 Integrated Ecosystem Management in Indigenous Communities The project has the goal to support an emerging network of indigenous communities engaged in integrated ecosystem management (IEM) in Central America. This would enhance the sustainability of human-managed systems that have been evolving for centuries, conserving high levels of biodiversity, but that are under increasing threat. The building of community networks across the region would create links between communities with established best practices examples of IEM and those with comparable environmental characteristics and similar potential for IEM. Investment Grants Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 13-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1107 To enhance incomes among small-scale farmers from the Quiché region. GU-L1107 Production and Marketing of Export Crops Grown by Small-Scale Farmers To enhance incomes among small-scale farmers from the Quiché region. Loan Operation Guatemala 10-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-S1002 To enhance incomes among small-scale farmers from the Quiché region. GU-S1002 Production and Marketing of Export Crops Grown by Small-Scale Farmers To enhance incomes among small-scale farmers from the Quiché region. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1002 The project's goal is to expand and strengthen financial services for rural and underserved microfinance markets in Haiti. Its purpose is to expand and improve the quality of credit and other financial services offered by the Caisses Populaires (CPs) to low-income people, by strengthening the managerial and operational capacity of at least 10 CP's and by laying the groundwork for the establishment of a formal CP federation and for the implementation of centralized financial support services to the CPs. HA-M1002 Microfinance Strengthening of the "Caisses Populaires" The project's goal is to expand and strengthen financial services for rural and underserved microfinance markets in Haiti. Its purpose is to expand and improve the quality of credit and other financial services offered by the Caisses Populaires (CPs) to low-income people, by strengthening the managerial and operational capacity of at least 10 CP's and by laying the groundwork for the establishment of a formal CP federation and for the implementation of centralized financial support services to the CPs. Technical Cooperation Haiti PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1004 The goal of the TC is to develop studies and activities directed to improve the management of the human resources and access to essential medicines in the context of the decentralization process, which will be implemented through the PARSalud Phase II program (PE-L1005). PE-T1004 Support for PARSALUD Phase II The goal of the TC is to develop studies and activities directed to improve the management of the human resources and access to essential medicines in the context of the decentralization process, which will be implemented through the PARSalud Phase II program (PE-L1005). Technical Cooperation Peru HEALTH 10-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1070 EN RG-T1070 Evaluation of the Impact of Liberalization of Agricultural Product Commerce EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 10-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-M1002 The goal of the project is to increase the competitiveness and efficiency of local markets in Jamaica. The purposes of the project are: (a) to strengthen the capacities of the Jamaica Fair Trading Commission (JFTC) to enforce competition policy in Jamaica; and (b) to better inform economic actors about the criteria and enforcement mechanisms of competition policy and to communicate the importance of competitive markets and the role of JFTC. The proposed project will contribute to the above objectives by improving the technical capacities of JFTC staff, its knowledge management capabilities and outreach efforts. JA-M1002 Strengthening the Jamaica Fair Trading Commission The goal of the project is to increase the competitiveness and efficiency of local markets in Jamaica. The purposes of the project are: (a) to strengthen the capacities of the Jamaica Fair Trading Commission (JFTC) to enforce competition policy in Jamaica; and (b) to better inform economic actors about the criteria and enforcement mechanisms of competition policy and to communicate the importance of competitive markets and the role of JFTC. The proposed project will contribute to the above objectives by improving the technical capacities of JFTC staff, its knowledge management capabilities and outreach efforts. Technical Cooperation Jamaica TRADE 09-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1119 To provide development effectiveness analysis support to the Credit and Portfolio Unit of PRI (PRI/CRU) which provides the Department with (1) quality control management for new loan and Guaranty operations, and (2) department wide support on all issues related to development effectiveness in the identification of performance indicators for new operations and tracking/supervision activities for operations under execution. RS-T1119 Consultancy Services for Development Effectiveness Analysis To provide development effectiveness analysis support to the Credit and Portfolio Unit of PRI (PRI/CRU) which provides the Department with (1) quality control management for new loan and Guaranty operations, and (2) department wide support on all issues related to development effectiveness in the identification of performance indicators for new operations and tracking/supervision activities for operations under execution. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1008 The general objective of the program is to support the institutional strengthening of the Argentine Senate so as to improve its parliamentary and administrative management capacity in the context of greater transparency. The program has four components: (i) support for parliamentary management and the lawmaking process; (ii) administrative and financial management of the Senate; (iii) human resources management, optimization, and training; and (iv) change management and public information. AR-L1008 Institutional Strengthening Program for the National Senate The general objective of the program is to support the institutional strengthening of the Argentine Senate so as to improve its parliamentary and administrative management capacity in the context of greater transparency. The program has four components: (i) support for parliamentary management and the lawmaking process; (ii) administrative and financial management of the Senate; (iii) human resources management, optimization, and training; and (iv) change management and public information. Loan Operation Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1122 The general objective of the project is to contribute to an increase in the productive capacity of small enterprises in Bolivia. The specific objective of the project is to provide small enterprises with access to leasing services, an ideal mechanism for financing their entrepreneurial and business expansion projects. In addition, through demonstration effects, it is hoped that it will eventually lead to the development of a robust leasing market in Bolivia. BO-L1122 Deepening the Bolivian Leasing Market The general objective of the project is to contribute to an increase in the productive capacity of small enterprises in Bolivia. The specific objective of the project is to provide small enterprises with access to leasing services, an ideal mechanism for financing their entrepreneurial and business expansion projects. In addition, through demonstration effects, it is hoped that it will eventually lead to the development of a robust leasing market in Bolivia. Loan Operation Bolivia 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1123 N/A BO-L1123 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB N/A Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1001 The general objective of the project is to contribute to an increase in the productive capacity of small enterprises in Bolivia. The specific objective of the project is to provide small enterprises with access to leasing services, an ideal mechanism for financing their entrepreneurial and business expansion projects. In addition, through demonstration effects, it is hoped that it will eventually lead to the development of a robust leasing market in Bolivia. BO-M1001 Deepening the Bolivian Leasing Market The general objective of the project is to contribute to an increase in the productive capacity of small enterprises in Bolivia. The specific objective of the project is to provide small enterprises with access to leasing services, an ideal mechanism for financing their entrepreneurial and business expansion projects. In addition, through demonstration effects, it is hoped that it will eventually lead to the development of a robust leasing market in Bolivia. Technical Cooperation Bolivia FINANCIAL MARKETS 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-M1003 EN BO-M1003 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1448 The primary target is to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of public services and to improve transparency. BR-L1448 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB The primary target is to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of public services and to improve transparency. Loan Operation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1022 The primary target is to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of public services and to improve transparency. BR-M1022 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB The primary target is to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of public services and to improve transparency. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1169 Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. CO-L1169 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. Loan Operation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1170 The general objective of the project is to improve the quality and efficiency of financial services provided to microenterprises and small enterprises by introducing advanced technologies to the microfinance operations of WWB network affiliates in Colombia and the Dominican Republic. This will allow for increased efficiency in the loan process and will improve channels for distributing these services. Improvements in efficiency and productivity will translate to lower interest rates for low-income borrowers at participating institutions and more flexible products, designed to meet their needs. CO-L1170 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB The general objective of the project is to improve the quality and efficiency of financial services provided to microenterprises and small enterprises by introducing advanced technologies to the microfinance operations of WWB network affiliates in Colombia and the Dominican Republic. This will allow for increased efficiency in the loan process and will improve channels for distributing these services. Improvements in efficiency and productivity will translate to lower interest rates for low-income borrowers at participating institutions and more flexible products, designed to meet their needs. Loan Operation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1171 Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. CO-L1171 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. Loan Operation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1172 Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. CO-L1172 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. Loan Operation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1173 Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. CO-L1173 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. Loan Operation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1007 Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. CO-M1007 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1008 The general objective of the project is to improve the quality and efficiency of financial services provided to microenterprises and small enterprises by introducing advanced technologies to the microfinance operations of WWB network affiliates in Colombia and the Dominican Republic. This will allow for increased efficiency in the loan process and will improve channels for distributing these services. Improvements in efficiency and productivity will translate to lower interest rates for low-income borrowers at participating institutions and more flexible products, designed to meet their needs. CO-M1008 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB The general objective of the project is to improve the quality and efficiency of financial services provided to microenterprises and small enterprises by introducing advanced technologies to the microfinance operations of WWB network affiliates in Colombia and the Dominican Republic. This will allow for increased efficiency in the loan process and will improve channels for distributing these services. Improvements in efficiency and productivity will translate to lower interest rates for low-income borrowers at participating institutions and more flexible products, designed to meet their needs. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1009 Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. CO-M1009 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1010 Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. CO-M1010 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1011 Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. CO-M1011 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB Ampliar el marco de acción de las instituciones microfinancieras ejecutoras, movilizando más recursos al sector, para que estos sean canalizados a las unidades económicas productivas más pequeñas, y a la vez forjar en la región un entorno más favorable a las microfinanzas. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1008 Overall Objective: To modernize and improve the efficiency and efficacy of the public investment and public endebtedness processes in Costa Rica. Specific Objectives: (i) to define basic norms and an operation manual for creating a Public Investment National System; (ii) to establish an information system that provides support to investment management and to the associated increase in debt; (iii) to establish project's ex ante evaluation methodology, that allows a uniform decision criteria regarding projects priorities for financing, considering their contribution to economic and social development; and (iv) to design and implement the first stage of a training program. CR-T1008 Support for the National Investment System Overall Objective: To modernize and improve the efficiency and efficacy of the public investment and public endebtedness processes in Costa Rica. Specific Objectives: (i) to define basic norms and an operation manual for creating a Public Investment National System; (ii) to establish an information system that provides support to investment management and to the associated increase in debt; (iii) to establish project's ex ante evaluation methodology, that allows a uniform decision criteria regarding projects priorities for financing, considering their contribution to economic and social development; and (iv) to design and implement the first stage of a training program. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Dec-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1085 Expansion of the coverage of financial services to the micro and small-scale enterprises through the microfinancial institutions affiliated to the network of the World Bank. DR-L1085 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB Expansion of the coverage of financial services to the micro and small-scale enterprises through the microfinancial institutions affiliated to the network of the World Bank. Loan Operation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-M1004 Expansion of the coverage of financial services to the micro and small-scale enterprises through the microfinancial institutions affiliated to the network of the World Bank. DR-M1004 Expansion Financial Services Coverage to SMEs through Microfinance Ins. WWB Expansion of the coverage of financial services to the micro and small-scale enterprises through the microfinancial institutions affiliated to the network of the World Bank. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0163 IDB partial credit guarantee ("PCG") of up to US$20 million (40 of the Bond Issue) whose proceeds will contribute to the funding of Banco de Comercio's mortgage lending program. ES0163 Partial Guarantee Banco de Comercio Mortgage Bond IDB partial credit guarantee ("PCG") of up to US$20 million (40 of the Bond Issue) whose proceeds will contribute to the funding of Banco de Comercio's mortgage lending program. Guarantee El Salvador 08-Dec-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1016 EN GU-T1016 Rehabilitation Historical Downtown Area Guatemala City EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0113 EN NI0113 Puebla-Panama Plan Road Project - Zone III EN Loan Operation Nicaragua TRANSPORT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1009 This TC will support efforts to rationalize and improve the equity of social expenditure and the institutional strengthening of institutions in charge of the reform. PE-L1009 Support to Social Sector Reforms This TC will support efforts to rationalize and improve the equity of social expenditure and the institutional strengthening of institutions in charge of the reform. Loan Operation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0247 The program's objectives are to improve the quality of social expenditures and increase equity in social spending against a decentralization backdrop, and to strengthen the social safety net protecting the poorest of the poor. This will be achieved by assuring adequate funding levels, modifying the system used to allocate resources via direct transfers and transfers delivered through social investment programs, promoting the use of a household identification system, optimizing school feeding and nutrition programs, and developing a system to monitor expenditure quality. As one way of bolstering the social safety net, the program will help reconfigure the A Trabajar Urbano temporary employment creation program to have it operate counter cyclically. PE0247 Reform of Poverty Alleviation Programs and Human Capital Development The program's objectives are to improve the quality of social expenditures and increase equity in social spending against a decentralization backdrop, and to strengthen the social safety net protecting the poorest of the poor. This will be achieved by assuring adequate funding levels, modifying the system used to allocate resources via direct transfers and transfers delivered through social investment programs, promoting the use of a household identification system, optimizing school feeding and nutrition programs, and developing a system to monitor expenditure quality. As one way of bolstering the social safety net, the program will help reconfigure the A Trabajar Urbano temporary employment creation program to have it operate counter cyclically. Loan Operation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1022 The goal of the project is to strengthen the competitiveness of recipient small and medium enterprises by getting them involved in industry, country and region-wide standardisation efforts to facilitate trade in goods and services and promote regional, hemispheric and global integration. Its purpose is to build on the existing infrastructure of regional standardisation and develop a model for technical standard setting, demostrating to government and the private sector its strategic importance for trade facilitation and, hence, the need to ensure its sustainability through a steady demand for standards development with an increasingly large share of cofinancing furnished by stakeholders. RG-M1022 Promoting SME Competitiveness in the Caribbean through Technical Standards The goal of the project is to strengthen the competitiveness of recipient small and medium enterprises by getting them involved in industry, country and region-wide standardisation efforts to facilitate trade in goods and services and promote regional, hemispheric and global integration. Its purpose is to build on the existing infrastructure of regional standardisation and develop a model for technical standard setting, demostrating to government and the private sector its strategic importance for trade facilitation and, hence, the need to ensure its sustainability through a steady demand for standards development with an increasingly large share of cofinancing furnished by stakeholders. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1027 The general objective of the program is to expand the sphere of action of the microfinance executing agencies by mobilizing more resources for the sector, to be channeled into the smallest economic production units, while forging a more favorable environment for microfinance in the region. RG-M1027 Expansion of Financial Svcs Coverage to SMEs through WWB Microfinance Insts The general objective of the program is to expand the sphere of action of the microfinance executing agencies by mobilizing more resources for the sector, to be channeled into the smallest economic production units, while forging a more favorable environment for microfinance in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1042 The goal of this project is to promote the competitiveness and exports of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the agri-food industry in CARICOM. The project purpose is to improve knowledge and compliance with food safety requirements, standards and trade rules, in order to improve SMEs access to regional and international markets. RG-M1042 Strengthening Market Access Opportunities for SMEs Agri-Food Industry The goal of this project is to promote the competitiveness and exports of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the agri-food industry in CARICOM. The project purpose is to improve knowledge and compliance with food safety requirements, standards and trade rules, in order to improve SMEs access to regional and international markets. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1044 The goal of the project is to help rural communities in areas with tourist attractions to become competitive, so they can derive benefits from the tourism industry. The purpose is to establish a sustainable management model for rural tourism in four potential destinations in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Argentina. RG-M1044 Competitive Development of Rural Tourism in the Andean Region The goal of the project is to help rural communities in areas with tourist attractions to become competitive, so they can derive benefits from the tourism industry. The purpose is to establish a sustainable management model for rural tourism in four potential destinations in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Argentina. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 08-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1110 Diversify the incomes of Paraguayan campesino and indegenous farmers. PR-L1110 Development of the Industry of Products of the Vegetable Sponge Diversify the incomes of Paraguayan campesino and indegenous farmers. Loan Operation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-S1004 Diversify the incomes of Paraguayan campesino and indegenous farmers. PR-S1004 Development of the Industry of Products of the Vegetable Sponge Diversify the incomes of Paraguayan campesino and indegenous farmers. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-T1005 s objective is to prepare a project for possible Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF) financing aimed at reducing the costs of remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean. It will also induce remittance recipients to use the money in a productive way, using the formal financial system and logistic companies such as the post offices of Latin America, particularly those in Uruguay and Spain. UR-T1005 Remittances through the Postal System as a Development Instrument s objective is to prepare a project for possible Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF) financing aimed at reducing the costs of remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean. It will also induce remittance recipients to use the money in a productive way, using the formal financial system and logistic companies such as the post offices of Latin America, particularly those in Uruguay and Spain. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1029 EN EC-T1029 Institutional Strengthening of the Under-Secretariat of Public Credit EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1020 Integrate lessons learnt in other Bank-funded projects in social protección into the preparation of ES-L-1002 (El Salvador Social Safety Net). ES-T1020 Social Safety Net Operations Systems Integrate lessons learnt in other Bank-funded projects in social protección into the preparation of ES-L-1002 (El Salvador Social Safety Net). Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1003 The project's goal is to expand financial services for microenterprises throughout Haiti. Its purpose is to expand commercial microfinance services, by strengthening Capital Bank's Micro Credit Capital's technical and and operative capabilities to expand its geographic coverage and number of clients served. HA-M1003 Deepening of Financial Services to Microenterprise in Haiti The project's goal is to expand financial services for microenterprises throughout Haiti. Its purpose is to expand commercial microfinance services, by strengthening Capital Bank's Micro Credit Capital's technical and and operative capabilities to expand its geographic coverage and number of clients served. Technical Cooperation Haiti PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1015 The Objectives of the program are to: i) help the GOH to orgnaize and orientate external aid in the priority sectors defined by SEFIN; ii) help implement the poverty reduction strategy and the eventual achievement of the Millennium Goals; and, iii) develop the information, consultation and participation initiative related to disemination of the objectives of the Plan Puebla Panama to civil society and comunity organizations. HO-T1015 Support for the Sector Implementation of the PRS The Objectives of the program are to: i) help the GOH to orgnaize and orientate external aid in the priority sectors defined by SEFIN; ii) help implement the poverty reduction strategy and the eventual achievement of the Millennium Goals; and, iii) develop the information, consultation and participation initiative related to disemination of the objectives of the Plan Puebla Panama to civil society and comunity organizations. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1009 The TC will support the Secretaria de Salud of Bogota to solve some of the financial and managerial problems of public hospitals in Bogota. CO-T1009 Health Service Modernization in Bogota The TC will support the Secretaria de Salud of Bogota to solve some of the financial and managerial problems of public hospitals in Bogota. Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 03-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1168 To help raise the income of cocoa growers in Afro-Ecuadorian, mestizo and indigenous communities in the Esmeraldas Province. EC-L1168 Strengthening the Cocoa Production Chain in Afro-Ecuadorian Communities To help raise the income of cocoa growers in Afro-Ecuadorian, mestizo and indigenous communities in the Esmeraldas Province. Loan Operation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 02-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-S1002 To help raise the income of cocoa growers in Afro-Ecuadorian, mestizo and indigenous communities in the Esmeraldas Province. EC-S1002 Strengthening the Cocoa Production Chain in Afro-Ecuadorian Communities To help raise the income of cocoa growers in Afro-Ecuadorian, mestizo and indigenous communities in the Esmeraldas Province. Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 02-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1014 The overall objective of the proposed TC is to strengthen the quality control capacity of the INFP through the development of a system for the accreditation of vocational training centers and courses, the certification of competencies, and the management of information. The mechanisms and tools developed will be incorporated into the design of a lending operation on Vocational Training (HA 0017). This TC will work on two simultaneous fronts to achieve its overall objective. First, the TC aims to produce and test concrete mechanisms and tools for the accreditation of centers and courses and the certification of competencies. Second, the TC sets out to strengthen the regulatory and oversight capacities of the vocational training system through the creation and implementation of management information systems. HA-T1014 Quality Mechanisms in Vocational Training The overall objective of the proposed TC is to strengthen the quality control capacity of the INFP through the development of a system for the accreditation of vocational training centers and courses, the certification of competencies, and the management of information. The mechanisms and tools developed will be incorporated into the design of a lending operation on Vocational Training (HA 0017). This TC will work on two simultaneous fronts to achieve its overall objective. First, the TC aims to produce and test concrete mechanisms and tools for the accreditation of centers and courses and the certification of competencies. Second, the TC sets out to strengthen the regulatory and oversight capacities of the vocational training system through the creation and implementation of management information systems. Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 02-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0200 Para el Programa se han definido los siguientes componentes principales: (i) Rehabilitación del tramo La Paz ¿ Cotapata: que incluye obras de estabilización y drenaje en algunos sitios puntuales y la capa de rodadura del tramo desde el límite municipal de La Paz (km 6 aproximadamente) a Cotapata (km 50). (ii) Construcción de obras de estabilización del tramo Cotapata ¿ Santa Bárbara, Gestión del Riesgo y Conservación Vial del tramo La Paz - Cotapata - Santa Bárbara: que incluye (i) la construcción de obras de corrección de pasivos socio-ambientales existentes en el tramo Cotapata-Santa Bárbara (obras de estabilización de buzones, drenajes, programas de capacitación, etc.); obras de carácter geotécnico (recuperación de cauces y estabilidad de taludes); y otras obras de mejoramiento en el corredor Cotapata-Santa Bárbara; (ii) el diseño e implementación de un sistema de gestión de riesgo e implantación de un sistema de alerta temprana para la carretera; y (iii) el mantenimiento preventivo y conservación especial de la carretera para garantizar su operatividad. (iii) Diseño para el mejoramiento del tramo Santa Bárbara ¿ Caranavi que incluye el análisis de alternativas de trazado, topografía, estudios de ingeniería y evaluaciones socio ambientales necesarias para el procesamiento futuro de una segunda fase del corredor. (iv) Compensación Social y Seguridad Vial, que comprende: (i) la compensación a pobladores afectados, que incluye un programa de apoyo empresarial a los pobladores de Yolosa y San Joaquín; y (ii) la implantación de un programa de señalización y seguridad vial tanto para la carretera nuieva como para el tramo antiguo. (v) Fortalecimiento institucional, que comprende (i) apoyo a la Unidad Coordinadora del Programa (UCP); (ii) capacitación del personal del SNC en temas relacionados con manejo de riesgos, geotecnia, mantenimiento de vías en zonas geológicamente complejas e inestables y auditorías de seguridad vial; (iii) adquisición de vehículos y equipos de oficina y comunicaciones para permitir al SNC dar supervisión y seguimiento al Programa; (iv) preparación de un plan de contingencias y plan director de cargas peligrosas; y (v) revisión de indicadores de línea base para gestión y control del Programa y metodologías de adquisición de datos. BO0200 Northern Corridor Highway Program: La Paz - Caranavi Section, IIRSA Hub Para el Programa se han definido los siguientes componentes principales: (i) Rehabilitación del tramo La Paz ¿ Cotapata: que incluye obras de estabilización y drenaje en algunos sitios puntuales y la capa de rodadura del tramo desde el límite municipal de La Paz (km 6 aproximadamente) a Cotapata (km 50). (ii) Construcción de obras de estabilización del tramo Cotapata ¿ Santa Bárbara, Gestión del Riesgo y Conservación Vial del tramo La Paz - Cotapata - Santa Bárbara: que incluye (i) la construcción de obras de corrección de pasivos socio-ambientales existentes en el tramo Cotapata-Santa Bárbara (obras de estabilización de buzones, drenajes, programas de capacitación, etc.); obras de carácter geotécnico (recuperación de cauces y estabilidad de taludes); y otras obras de mejoramiento en el corredor Cotapata-Santa Bárbara; (ii) el diseño e implementación de un sistema de gestión de riesgo e implantación de un sistema de alerta temprana para la carretera; y (iii) el mantenimiento preventivo y conservación especial de la carretera para garantizar su operatividad. (iii) Diseño para el mejoramiento del tramo Santa Bárbara ¿ Caranavi que incluye el análisis de alternativas de trazado, topografía, estudios de ingeniería y evaluaciones socio ambientales necesarias para el procesamiento futuro de una segunda fase del corredor. (iv) Compensación Social y Seguridad Vial, que comprende: (i) la compensación a pobladores afectados, que incluye un programa de apoyo empresarial a los pobladores de Yolosa y San Joaquín; y (ii) la implantación de un programa de señalización y seguridad vial tanto para la carretera nuieva como para el tramo antiguo. (v) Fortalecimiento institucional, que comprende (i) apoyo a la Unidad Coordinadora del Programa (UCP); (ii) capacitación del personal del SNC en temas relacionados con manejo de riesgos, geotecnia, mantenimiento de vías en zonas geológicamente complejas e inestables y auditorías de seguridad vial; (iii) adquisición de vehículos y equipos de oficina y comunicaciones para permitir al SNC dar supervisión y seguimiento al Programa; (iv) preparación de un plan de contingencias y plan director de cargas peligrosas; y (v) revisión de indicadores de línea base para gestión y control del Programa y metodologías de adquisición de datos. Loan Operation Bolivia TRANSPORT 01-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1001 This program includes the following components: competitive research and development system, capacity building in strategic areas, pilot information and technology management cluster for family agriculture and support for regional and international integration. BR-L1001 Technological Innovation & New Manag. Approaches in Agricult.Research AGROFUTURO This program includes the following components: competitive research and development system, capacity building in strategic areas, pilot information and technology management cluster for family agriculture and support for regional and international integration. Loan Operation Brazil AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 01-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1002 The project's general objective is to help bring together institutions/investors and technology-based enterprises, for purposes of financing the interface between technological development and the business expansion and maturing phase. The project's purpose is to create a program aimed at facilitating the identification, support and financing of technology-based business opportunities in their startup phase. CH-M1002 Development of Technology-Based Enterprises: Seed Capital Facility The project's general objective is to help bring together institutions/investors and technology-based enterprises, for purposes of financing the interface between technological development and the business expansion and maturing phase. The project's purpose is to create a program aimed at facilitating the identification, support and financing of technology-based business opportunities in their startup phase. Technical Cooperation Chile FINANCIAL MARKETS 01-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1003 The project is to achieve sustained growth in exports from small and medium-sized exporters (SMEXs) to markets in countries with which Chile has signed trade agreements. The purpose is to develop and implement a standardized and transferable model enabling Chilean SMEXs to access more discriminating international markets, capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the new trade agreements with the European Union, the European Fee Trade Association (EFTA), Canada, the United States, and The Republic of Korea. CH-M1003 Helping Small and Medium-Sized Exporters to Capitalize on Trade Agreements The project is to achieve sustained growth in exports from small and medium-sized exporters (SMEXs) to markets in countries with which Chile has signed trade agreements. The purpose is to develop and implement a standardized and transferable model enabling Chilean SMEXs to access more discriminating international markets, capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the new trade agreements with the European Union, the European Fee Trade Association (EFTA), Canada, the United States, and The Republic of Korea. Technical Cooperation Chile TRADE 01-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1003 The Program will finance activities related to demand subsidies for social housing including house improvement and construction. Moreover, and with the purpose of improving the assignment of subsidies, the program will finance activities that will allow better technical and financial execution procedures and information systems. The program will implement a monitoring and evaluation system to improve the availability of information on social housing (housing quality; execution timelines, assignment cost, level of progress and impact of the institutional strengthening tasks), in order to enhance the implementation of policies in the sector. The Urban Housing Program (1483/OC-CO) will complement the activities described. CO-L1003 National Rural Housing Program The Program will finance activities related to demand subsidies for social housing including house improvement and construction. Moreover, and with the purpose of improving the assignment of subsidies, the program will finance activities that will allow better technical and financial execution procedures and information systems. The program will implement a monitoring and evaluation system to improve the availability of information on social housing (housing quality; execution timelines, assignment cost, level of progress and impact of the institutional strengthening tasks), in order to enhance the implementation of policies in the sector. The Urban Housing Program (1483/OC-CO) will complement the activities described. Loan Operation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 01-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1003 The program's overall objective is to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Colombian enterprises. Its purpose is to instill corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in Colombian businesses, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as a way of improving these companies' market access, finance avenues, and economic performance. CO-M1003 Program to Institute Corporate Social Responsabilty Practices in PYMES The program's overall objective is to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Colombian enterprises. Its purpose is to instill corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in Colombian businesses, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as a way of improving these companies' market access, finance avenues, and economic performance. Technical Cooperation Colombia FINANCIAL MARKETS 01-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0263 Provide efficient quality infrastructure services to promote the competitiveness of the Colombian economy. Component 1) Support institutional strengthening of policy and regulatory institutions required for the concession and supervision of infrastructure sectors. Component 2) Support the preparation and promotion of specific processes for private participation in these sectors. CO0263 Support of Private Participation and Concessions in Infrastructure- Second Stage Provide efficient quality infrastructure services to promote the competitiveness of the Colombian economy. Component 1) Support institutional strengthening of policy and regulatory institutions required for the concession and supervision of infrastructure sectors. Component 2) Support the preparation and promotion of specific processes for private participation in these sectors. Loan Operation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0175 EN GU0175 Social Expenditure Quality Improvement EN Loan Operation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1017 The general objective of the program is to foster improvements in marketing functioning and investment climate in the region. The purpose of the program is to finance targeted assessments that will lead to the identification and assist in the design of specific MIF eligible projects related to the improvement of market functioning and investment climate for private sector operations in the region. RG-M1017 Improving Market Functioning and Investment Climate The general objective of the program is to foster improvements in marketing functioning and investment climate in the region. The purpose of the program is to finance targeted assessments that will lead to the identification and assist in the design of specific MIF eligible projects related to the improvement of market functioning and investment climate for private sector operations in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 01-Dec-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1020 The program objective is to promote competitiveness among beneficiary SMEs through participation in the technical standardization process to facilitate the exchange of goods and services and the integration process within a regional, hemispheric, and global context. The purpose is to develop a pilot experience (model) of support for the technical-standardization and conformity-assessment process that demonstrates to the public and private sectors its strategic importance in facilitating trade, and consequently the need to make the process sustainable. RG-M1020 SME Competitiveness Through Technical Standardization The program objective is to promote competitiveness among beneficiary SMEs through participation in the technical standardization process to facilitate the exchange of goods and services and the integration process within a regional, hemispheric, and global context. The purpose is to develop a pilot experience (model) of support for the technical-standardization and conformity-assessment process that demonstrates to the public and private sectors its strategic importance in facilitating trade, and consequently the need to make the process sustainable. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 01-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209005 The objective of the project is to expand opportunities for the tourism industry, especially targeting private sector and community-based participation that will have positive impacts for the Surinamese economy. The purpose of the project is to promote a new private sector focused model for tourism to help increase and improve the products and services in the country. TC0209005 Sustainable Tourism Development The objective of the project is to expand opportunities for the tourism industry, especially targeting private sector and community-based participation that will have positive impacts for the Surinamese economy. The purpose of the project is to promote a new private sector focused model for tourism to help increase and improve the products and services in the country. Technical Cooperation Suriname SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 01-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-L1014 The project will finance consultants to prepare designs that include the following: (a) support for vulnerable indigenous and criolla communities; (b) management of mining activities; (c) land management; (d) institutional strengthening and development for the DEA of MARN, institutional management of the Caroní River watershed; and (e) development of the Caroní River watershed integrated management plan. VE-L1014 FEP:VE-L1006 Integrated Management of the Caroní River Watershed The project will finance consultants to prepare designs that include the following: (a) support for vulnerable indigenous and criolla communities; (b) management of mining activities; (c) land management; (d) institutional strengthening and development for the DEA of MARN, institutional management of the Caroní River watershed; and (e) development of the Caroní River watershed integrated management plan. Loan Operation Venezuela ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Dec-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1020 Assist in the preparation of the Bank's Municipal Infrastructure and Administration Program of Paulínia (BR-L1025). The TC would help define for the city specific strategies and plans for economic development, optimizing its consolidation of basic and social infrastructures, and improving the municipal administration. BR-T1020 Urban Consolidation of Paulínia Assist in the preparation of the Bank's Municipal Infrastructure and Administration Program of Paulínia (BR-L1025). The TC would help define for the city specific strategies and plans for economic development, optimizing its consolidation of basic and social infrastructures, and improving the municipal administration. Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 30-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1087 To improve the socioeconomic situation of low'income microentrepenurs in rural communities. CR-L1087 Expansion of Credit Facilities for Low-Income Rural Microenterprises To improve the socioeconomic situation of low'income microentrepenurs in rural communities. Loan Operation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1088 To improve the socioeconomic situation of low'income microentrepreneurs in rural communities. CR-L1088 Expansion of Credit Facilites for Low-Income Rural Microentreprises To improve the socioeconomic situation of low'income microentrepreneurs in rural communities. Loan Operation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-S1002 To improve the socioeconomic situation of low'income microentrepenurs in rural communities. CR-S1002 Expansion of Credit Facilities for Low-Income Rural Microenterprises To improve the socioeconomic situation of low'income microentrepenurs in rural communities. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-S1003 To improve the socioeconomic situation of low'income microentrepreneurs in rural communities. CR-S1003 Expansion of Credit Facilites for Low-Income Rural Microentreprises To improve the socioeconomic situation of low'income microentrepreneurs in rural communities. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1071 EN RG-T1071 Strengthening of the Capacity of Management and Formulation of Budgets by Result EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1116 EN RS-T1116 Support Preparation of Agricultural Insurance Program EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 29-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1006 EN BR-T1006 Improved Management & Information Systems Tijuca NP EN Technical Cooperation Brazil ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1001 EN HO-L1001 Municipal Development Program Tegucigalpa for the Central District EN Loan Operation Honduras URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 24-Nov-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0168 The objective of the program is to improve the level of citizen security by helping to reduce violence and juvenile delinquency in the communities to be targeted under the program. The specific objectives of the program are: (a) to raise the effectiveness of institutions in charge of citizen security; (b) to increase the level of social integration among young people; and (c) to reinforce municipal and community responsibility. NI0168 Citizenship Security Program The objective of the program is to improve the level of citizen security by helping to reduce violence and juvenile delinquency in the communities to be targeted under the program. The specific objectives of the program are: (a) to raise the effectiveness of institutions in charge of citizen security; (b) to increase the level of social integration among young people; and (c) to reinforce municipal and community responsibility. Loan Operation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 24-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1002 The program's general objective is to support the principles of due process and administrative probity, provide greater protection of the State's assets, and promote public-sector efficiency by modernizing the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) and strengthening and decentralizing the National Control System (NCS). The project's specific objectives are to make control over public funds more effective, reform control approaches and methods, strengthen and decentralize the NCS, encourage a culture of values and promote better coordination among government agencies, society at large and the private sector. PE-L1002 Moderniz of Controller Gral Office & Deconcent of National Control System The program's general objective is to support the principles of due process and administrative probity, provide greater protection of the State's assets, and promote public-sector efficiency by modernizing the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) and strengthening and decentralizing the National Control System (NCS). The project's specific objectives are to make control over public funds more effective, reform control approaches and methods, strengthen and decentralize the NCS, encourage a culture of values and promote better coordination among government agencies, society at large and the private sector. Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1021 s main production sectors; (b) promote innovation in companies that produce goods and services; (c) foster cooperation between the academic, production, environmental and social sectors for the generation, transfer and use of science and technology; and (d) enhance the capacity for disseminating and popularizing science and technology. PR-T1021 Science & Technology Training s main production sectors; (b) promote innovation in companies that produce goods and services; (c) foster cooperation between the academic, production, environmental and social sectors for the generation, transfer and use of science and technology; and (d) enhance the capacity for disseminating and popularizing science and technology. Technical Cooperation Paraguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 24-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1087 To help improve the quality of life in these communities by making the traditional furniture makers of the region of San José de las Mantas more competitive. DR-L1087 Program to Support Cottage Industry Workshops in the Sierra Region To help improve the quality of life in these communities by making the traditional furniture makers of the region of San José de las Mantas more competitive. Loan Operation Dominican Republic 23-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-S1002 To help improve the quality of life in these communities by making the traditional furniture makers of the region of San José de las Mantas more competitive. DR-S1002 Program to Support Cottage Industry Workshops in the Sierra Region To help improve the quality of life in these communities by making the traditional furniture makers of the region of San José de las Mantas more competitive. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1015 EN GU-T1015 Modernization of the National Congress Program EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1003 s strategy to incorporate in public management, institutionalized mechanisms of transparency, as the country strives to overcome major development challenges to obtaining sustainable growth and reducing poverty. PR-T1003 Support to the National Plan for Integrity s strategy to incorporate in public management, institutionalized mechanisms of transparency, as the country strives to overcome major development challenges to obtaining sustainable growth and reducing poverty. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1017 In the long term, the technical cooperation seeks to aid Haiti in its institutional strengthening and the Bank in its local capacity, to allow for better development of infrastructure programs. In the short and medium terms, the aid will help to ensure the efficient and timely executions of IDB transport Programs in Haiti (2 already approved, a third one to be prepared in 2004/2005). HA-T1017 Support for the Execution of IDB Transport Programs in Haiti In the long term, the technical cooperation seeks to aid Haiti in its institutional strengthening and the Bank in its local capacity, to allow for better development of infrastructure programs. In the short and medium terms, the aid will help to ensure the efficient and timely executions of IDB transport Programs in Haiti (2 already approved, a third one to be prepared in 2004/2005). Technical Cooperation Haiti TRANSPORT 22-Nov-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1019 In the long term, the technical cooperation seeks to aid Haiti in its institutional strengthening for the execution of its rural roads program. In the short and medium terms, the aid will help to ensure the executions of IDB Loan 991/SF-HA. HA-T1019 Support for the Execution of the Roads Program in Haiti In the long term, the technical cooperation seeks to aid Haiti in its institutional strengthening for the execution of its rural roads program. In the short and medium terms, the aid will help to ensure the executions of IDB Loan 991/SF-HA. Technical Cooperation Haiti TRANSPORT 22-Nov-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1056 The aim of the program is to support the Interamerican Court of Human Rights (ICHR) in the strenghtening of its Library, with a view to making its information more accesible to the public, offering new products and information services. This will be done through an analysis and re-engineering of the internal processes of the ICHR library, and the design and implementation of an updated ICHR specialized information access system for the user. RG-T1056 Publications Strengthening of the Interamerican Human Rights Court The aim of the program is to support the Interamerican Court of Human Rights (ICHR) in the strenghtening of its Library, with a view to making its information more accesible to the public, offering new products and information services. This will be done through an analysis and re-engineering of the internal processes of the ICHR library, and the design and implementation of an updated ICHR specialized information access system for the user. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1084 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to promote the consideration of environmental impacts and risks into the IIRSA initiative by creating a baseline with background information to promote the application of Strategic Environmental Assessment and other environmental management instruments for environmental mainstreaming in IIRSA. RS-T1084 Sustainability Assessment for IIRSA Initiative The general objective of this technical cooperation is to promote the consideration of environmental impacts and risks into the IIRSA initiative by creating a baseline with background information to promote the application of Strategic Environmental Assessment and other environmental management instruments for environmental mainstreaming in IIRSA. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 22-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-T1002 The operation consists of providing support to the Permanent Commission of Citizen Participation, Decentralization and Regional Development of the National Assembly of Venezuela, in order that they could learn from local management experiences and the participative budget process that was developed in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil. VE-T1002 Support for the National Assembly The operation consists of providing support to the Permanent Commission of Citizen Participation, Decentralization and Regional Development of the National Assembly of Venezuela, in order that they could learn from local management experiences and the participative budget process that was developed in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil. Technical Cooperation Venezuela REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1006 The operation will provide updated instruments to design the road sector policy, which will enable the country to define and implement a sector investment plan. HA-T1006 Updating of Road Inventory and Classification The operation will provide updated instruments to design the road sector policy, which will enable the country to define and implement a sector investment plan. Technical Cooperation Haiti TRANSPORT 19-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1115 The objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to conduct pre-feasibility analysis for introducing innovative risk management instruments to cope with systemic non-catastrophic climatic risks in the rural sector of Latin America. RS-T1115 Managing Climatic Risks in Rural Areas of Latin America The objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to conduct pre-feasibility analysis for introducing innovative risk management instruments to cope with systemic non-catastrophic climatic risks in the rural sector of Latin America. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1011 EN SU-T1011 Social Programs Beneficiary Information and Payment Systems EN Technical Cooperation Suriname HEALTH 19-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1167 To sustainably increase the income of garment-making microentrepreneurs in the poorest communities in the Cantón of Otavalo. EC-L1167 New Market Niches for Textile Microenterprises in Otavalo To sustainably increase the income of garment-making microentrepreneurs in the poorest communities in the Cantón of Otavalo. Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Nov-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-S1001 To sustainably increase the income of garment-making microentrepreneurs in the poorest communities in the Cantón of Otavalo. EC-S1001 New Market Niches for Textile Microenterprises in Otavalo To sustainably increase the income of garment-making microentrepreneurs in the poorest communities in the Cantón of Otavalo. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Nov-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0007018 1. Prepare an integrated solid waste management plan for the Province, giving special attention to environmental and labor enhancement issues. 2. Help the Province to generate the requisite regulatory and financial instruments to implement the plan. TC0007018 Integrated Solid Waste Management in La Pampa 1. Prepare an integrated solid waste management plan for the Province, giving special attention to environmental and labor enhancement issues. 2. Help the Province to generate the requisite regulatory and financial instruments to implement the plan. Technical Cooperation Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 18-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1002 The general objective of the program is to contribute to the institutional strenghtening at provincial level, by establishing a framework of medium- and long-term fiscal and financial sustainability, maintaining an adequate fiscal balance through action on both the expenditure and the revenue sides; strengthening and upgrading the GCBA' s public administration by: (i) enhancing the efficiency and transparency of its management functions, and (ii) encouraging the participation of civil society through decentralization and strengthening of the legislative body; and supporting the investment program to ensure satisfactory quality and coverage of public services. AR-L1002 Inst Improvement Prog for Productive Sector & Fiscal Admin in Provinces The general objective of the program is to contribute to the institutional strenghtening at provincial level, by establishing a framework of medium- and long-term fiscal and financial sustainability, maintaining an adequate fiscal balance through action on both the expenditure and the revenue sides; strengthening and upgrading the GCBA' s public administration by: (i) enhancing the efficiency and transparency of its management functions, and (ii) encouraging the participation of civil society through decentralization and strengthening of the legislative body; and supporting the investment program to ensure satisfactory quality and coverage of public services. Loan Operation Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-L1001 Improve the provision of land administration services and prepare the technical, legal and policy foundations for ensuring the sustainable use of land resources. BH-L1001 Land Use Policy and Administration Project Improve the provision of land administration services and prepare the technical, legal and policy foundations for ensuring the sustainable use of land resources. Loan Operation Bahamas AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1020 EN BO-T1020 Experiences for Constituency Assembly EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1014 The establishment of this Fund is expected to further three key MIF objectives: (i) to fund a vehicle which will provide equity and convertible debt financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to approximately 12 to 15 Brazilian technology-based SMEs; (ii) to increase competitiveness and innovation among technology-based SMEs, and generate employment; and, (iii) to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of early-stage and medium sized Brazilian companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. BR-M1014 Investment Fund for Brazilian Companies DVC II The establishment of this Fund is expected to further three key MIF objectives: (i) to fund a vehicle which will provide equity and convertible debt financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to approximately 12 to 15 Brazilian technology-based SMEs; (ii) to increase competitiveness and innovation among technology-based SMEs, and generate employment; and, (iii) to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of early-stage and medium sized Brazilian companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. Technical Cooperation Brazil 17-Nov-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-Q0002 The general objective of the project is to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through venture capital funds produces an impact on thegrowth and organization of these companies. The purpose of the project is to support a new venture capital management team and its first Fund, which will provide equity and quasi-equity financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to 8 to 12 technology-related small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). BR-Q0002 Investment Fund for Brazilian Companies DVC II The general objective of the project is to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of the small companies through venture capital funds produces an impact on thegrowth and organization of these companies. The purpose of the project is to support a new venture capital management team and its first Fund, which will provide equity and quasi-equity financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to 8 to 12 technology-related small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Equity Brazil 17-Nov-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1162 The main goal of this project is to provide financial services to isolated rural populations through a two-tier mechanism. In order to achieve this goal, in addition to providing financing, the project will assist Codesarrollo in improving its internal capabilities (policies, processes, staff skills, institutional culture) and how it administers the Credifinanciero product line. EC-L1162 Support Innovative Mechanism Providing Rural Credit to Underserved Communities The main goal of this project is to provide financial services to isolated rural populations through a two-tier mechanism. In order to achieve this goal, in addition to providing financing, the project will assist Codesarrollo in improving its internal capabilities (policies, processes, staff skills, institutional culture) and how it administers the Credifinanciero product line. Loan Operation Ecuador 17-Nov-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1006 The main goal of this project is to provide financial services to isolated rural populations through a two-tier mechanism. In order to achieve this goal, in addition to providing financing, the project will assist Codesarrollo in improving its internal capabilities (policies, processes, staff skills, institutional culture) and how it administers the Credifinanciero product line. EC-M1006 Support Innovative Mechanism Providing Rural Credit to Underserved Communities The main goal of this project is to provide financial services to isolated rural populations through a two-tier mechanism. In order to achieve this goal, in addition to providing financing, the project will assist Codesarrollo in improving its internal capabilities (policies, processes, staff skills, institutional culture) and how it administers the Credifinanciero product line. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1018 The overall aim of this TC is to support the operationalization the ICF recommendations on gender issues, providing concrete instruments for increasing the capacity of the Government to mainstream gender in poverty alleviation and governance and increase public awareness of gender concerns. HA-T1018 Institutional Strengthening of the Ministry of Women's Affairs and Rights (MCFDF The overall aim of this TC is to support the operationalization the ICF recommendations on gender issues, providing concrete instruments for increasing the capacity of the Government to mainstream gender in poverty alleviation and governance and increase public awareness of gender concerns. Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1174 The main objective of the Project is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances to Peru from Japan through an innovative structured transaction to finance the expansion of medium to long-term credit to the microfinance, the SME sector, and the recipients of remittances. The MIF's involvement also helps to support a growing market with profound social repercussions: the impact of workers' remittances in LAC. This is an important catalytic role of the MIF because it enhances the development impact of remittance flows and will help Banco del Trabajo to leverage its Peruvian workers' remittance flows from Japan by expanding its medium to long-term loan portfolio in Peru. PE-L1174 Enhance Dev. Impact of Peruvian Workers' Remittances from JP The main objective of the Project is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances to Peru from Japan through an innovative structured transaction to finance the expansion of medium to long-term credit to the microfinance, the SME sector, and the recipients of remittances. The MIF's involvement also helps to support a growing market with profound social repercussions: the impact of workers' remittances in LAC. This is an important catalytic role of the MIF because it enhances the development impact of remittance flows and will help Banco del Trabajo to leverage its Peruvian workers' remittance flows from Japan by expanding its medium to long-term loan portfolio in Peru. Loan Operation Peru 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1219 The establishment of MiCasita is expected to further three main development objectives: (a) to help develop the housing finance industry in Peru, which is underdeveloped; (b) to increase access to mortgage financing for middle to lower income households in Peru; and, (c) to help promote, in the long-term, the secondary mortgage market in Peru through the securitization of mortgage loans by MiCasita. PE-L1219 MiCasita - The First Full Service Mortgage Finance Company in Peru The establishment of MiCasita is expected to further three main development objectives: (a) to help develop the housing finance industry in Peru, which is underdeveloped; (b) to increase access to mortgage financing for middle to lower income households in Peru; and, (c) to help promote, in the long-term, the secondary mortgage market in Peru through the securitization of mortgage loans by MiCasita. Loan Operation Peru 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1008 The establishment of MiCasita is expected to further three main development objectives: (a) to help develop the housing finance industry in Peru, which is underdeveloped; (b) to increase access to mortgage financing for middle to lower income households in Peru; and, (c) to help promote, in the long-term, the secondary mortgage market in Peru through the securitization of mortgage loans by MiCasita. PE-M1008 MiCasita - The First Full Service Mortgage Finance Company in Peru The establishment of MiCasita is expected to further three main development objectives: (a) to help develop the housing finance industry in Peru, which is underdeveloped; (b) to increase access to mortgage financing for middle to lower income households in Peru; and, (c) to help promote, in the long-term, the secondary mortgage market in Peru through the securitization of mortgage loans by MiCasita. Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1010 The main objective of the Project is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances to Peru from Japan through an innovative structured transaction to finance the expansion of medium to long-term credit to the microfinance, the SME sector, and the recipients of remittances. The MIF's involvement also helps to support a growing market with profound social repercussions: the impact of workers' remittances in LAC. This is an important catalytic role of the MIF because it enhances the development impact of remittance flows and will help Banco del Trabajo to leverage its Peruvian workers' remittance flows from Japan by expanding its medium to long-term loan portfolio in Peru. PE-M1010 Enhance Dev. Impact of Peruvian Workers' Remittances from JP The main objective of the Project is to enhance the development impact of workers' remittances to Peru from Japan through an innovative structured transaction to finance the expansion of medium to long-term credit to the microfinance, the SME sector, and the recipients of remittances. The MIF's involvement also helps to support a growing market with profound social repercussions: the impact of workers' remittances in LAC. This is an important catalytic role of the MIF because it enhances the development impact of remittance flows and will help Banco del Trabajo to leverage its Peruvian workers' remittance flows from Japan by expanding its medium to long-term loan portfolio in Peru. Technical Cooperation Peru FINANCIAL MARKETS 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-Q0004 The establishment of MiCasita is expected to further three main development objectives: (a) to help develop the housing finance industry in Peru, which is underdeveloped; (b) to increase access to mortgage financing for middle to lower income households in Peru; and, (c) to help promote, in the long-term, the secondary mortgage market in Peru through the securitization of mortgage loans by MiCasita. PE-Q0004 MiCasita - The First Full Service Mortgage Finance Company in Peru The establishment of MiCasita is expected to further three main development objectives: (a) to help develop the housing finance industry in Peru, which is underdeveloped; (b) to increase access to mortgage financing for middle to lower income households in Peru; and, (c) to help promote, in the long-term, the secondary mortgage market in Peru through the securitization of mortgage loans by MiCasita. Equity Peru 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1101 As an input into the process for developing a possible Bank-funded microfinance project in Suriname and/or Guyana, this study will assess the potential demand for microfinance products specifically designed for very low-income people and the existence of a supply to satisfy it. It will examine the situation in two countries, Suriname and Guyana, so far almost unexplored by microfinance practitioners. Its results will be highly relevant for national and foreign investors (i.e. Microfinance institutions, NGOs, consortia, etc.) willing to extend their operations to underserved markets. It is hoped that the Bank (SDS/MSM) will use the information provided in the study to determine the feasibility of developing a microfinance project to provide village banking or other group microfinance services to these populations in Suriname and Guyana. RS-T1101 Assessment of Supply & Demand of Group Microfinance Services in GY and SU As an input into the process for developing a possible Bank-funded microfinance project in Suriname and/or Guyana, this study will assess the potential demand for microfinance products specifically designed for very low-income people and the existence of a supply to satisfy it. It will examine the situation in two countries, Suriname and Guyana, so far almost unexplored by microfinance practitioners. Its results will be highly relevant for national and foreign investors (i.e. Microfinance institutions, NGOs, consortia, etc.) willing to extend their operations to underserved markets. It is hoped that the Bank (SDS/MSM) will use the information provided in the study to determine the feasibility of developing a microfinance project to provide village banking or other group microfinance services to these populations in Suriname and Guyana. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1003 The project's general objective is to help make Uruguayan micro, small, and medium-sized agricultural enterprises more competitive. The specific objective is to implement a sustainable and replicable internationalization model for 1,000 Uruguayan agricultural MSMEs grouped into 20 associations. UR-M1003 Positioning of Agricultural Producer Groups in Export Markets The project's general objective is to help make Uruguayan micro, small, and medium-sized agricultural enterprises more competitive. The specific objective is to implement a sustainable and replicable internationalization model for 1,000 Uruguayan agricultural MSMEs grouped into 20 associations. Technical Cooperation Uruguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 17-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1089 To promote qualitative changes in legal culture in Latin American institutions through encouraging a change in the delivery method of legal education. RG-T1089 Reform of Legal Education To promote qualitative changes in legal culture in Latin American institutions through encouraging a change in the delivery method of legal education. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 16-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1027 To reduce poverty among older and disabled citizens, and unemployed youth, by increasing opportunities for employment; and to increase independence of the elderly and disabled through improved access to assistive technologies. RS-T1027 Intergenerational Enterprises for Production of Assistive Technology To reduce poverty among older and disabled citizens, and unemployed youth, by increasing opportunities for employment; and to increase independence of the elderly and disabled through improved access to assistive technologies. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1010 The objective is to assist the government of Chile with the preparation of the Urban Renewal and Development Project for Valparaiso. CH-L1010 PEF:CH-L1004 Urban Renewal and Development Project of Valparaiso The objective is to assist the government of Chile with the preparation of the Urban Renewal and Development Project for Valparaiso. Loan Operation Chile URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 15-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1024 The main objective is to support the CONEA to ensure the improvement of the education higher institutions quality. This will be done by two ways in the general accreditation process: (i) universities and other institutions self-assessment and ii) external evaluation by peer reviewers. EC-T1024 Support for Ensuring Quality of Higher Education Institutions The main objective is to support the CONEA to ensure the improvement of the education higher institutions quality. This will be done by two ways in the general accreditation process: (i) universities and other institutions self-assessment and ii) external evaluation by peer reviewers. Technical Cooperation Ecuador EDUCATION 12-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1014 EN ES-T1014 Support to Preparation of the VI Population and V Housing National Census EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1055 To contribute to the solutions of common goals in the education sector of Central America. RG-T1055 Coaching Program for Education Ministers in Centroamérica To contribute to the solutions of common goals in the education sector of Central America. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 11-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0234 The objective of the proposed program is to improve rural producers' access to dynamic markets for goods and services, both within and outside Peru, by providing services such as business information and training and, in so doing, boost their income. The technical-assistance and lending services will be an outgrowth of the relationships the producers establish with business advisory service providers and the buyers of their products. PE0234 Program of Support Services to Rural Markets The objective of the proposed program is to improve rural producers' access to dynamic markets for goods and services, both within and outside Peru, by providing services such as business information and training and, in so doing, boost their income. The technical-assistance and lending services will be an outgrowth of the relationships the producers establish with business advisory service providers and the buyers of their products. Loan Operation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1019 Promote and support the consolidation of the integration process in Latin America and the Caribbean at a bilateral, subregional, regional, hemispheric and multilateral level. RG-T1019 Institutional Strengthening in Issues Concerning Integration and Commerce Promote and support the consolidation of the integration process in Latin America and the Caribbean at a bilateral, subregional, regional, hemispheric and multilateral level. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1051 EN RG-T1051 Verification of Capacity in Administration of Rules Origin in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 10-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305008 The general objective of the project is to expand credit services provided to rural microenterprises. The specific objective is the merger of CCG credit programs into a single institution, FONDESOL, that will be financially sound and will operate efficiently and effectively, following microfinance industry good practices. TC0305008 Sipport for the Merger of Rural Microcredit Programs The general objective of the project is to expand credit services provided to rural microenterprises. The specific objective is the merger of CCG credit programs into a single institution, FONDESOL, that will be financially sound and will operate efficiently and effectively, following microfinance industry good practices. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1007 Support the families in poverty situation with children younger than 19 years old. AR-T1007 Conditional Income Transfers Support the families in poverty situation with children younger than 19 years old. Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1011 EN BO-T1011 Technical Support for the Constituency Assembly EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Nov-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1091 To determine and disseminate lessons learned and best practices in institutional programs and policy to promote social inclusion for racial and ethnic excluded communities and individuals. RG-T1091 A Survey of Institutional Practices for Promoting Economic and Social Inclusion To determine and disseminate lessons learned and best practices in institutional programs and policy to promote social inclusion for racial and ethnic excluded communities and individuals. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1004 The objective of this TC is to study the environmental, technical and economic viability of the development of a community-owned mineral deposit in Colombia through modern, environmentally sound methods. Facilitate the advancement of the development of a new, environmentally sound industrial operation, which would provide a sustainable and environmentally sound source of income for the community, and serve as a model for similar operations in the entire Andean region. CO-T1004 Environmentally Sound Development of a Community Owned Mineral Deposit The objective of this TC is to study the environmental, technical and economic viability of the development of a community-owned mineral deposit in Colombia through modern, environmentally sound methods. Facilitate the advancement of the development of a new, environmentally sound industrial operation, which would provide a sustainable and environmentally sound source of income for the community, and serve as a model for similar operations in the entire Andean region. Technical Cooperation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 08-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1088 Given the intrinsic difficulties of working with the Legislative Sector and their usual isolation from other actors, GWP and IDB joined efforts to organize a series of workshops that aim to promote discussion and strengthen the capacity of members of parliament in the region. RS-T1088 Capacity Building for Parliamentors in the Formulation of Legal Water Policies Given the intrinsic difficulties of working with the Legislative Sector and their usual isolation from other actors, GWP and IDB joined efforts to organize a series of workshops that aim to promote discussion and strengthen the capacity of members of parliament in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 08-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1100 To improve transboundary water managementby facilitating the sharing of quality information and experiences, strengthening capacity building efforts and promoting dialogue among key practitioners. RS-T1100 Technical Workshop on Transboundary Watershed Management To improve transboundary water managementby facilitating the sharing of quality information and experiences, strengthening capacity building efforts and promoting dialogue among key practitioners. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 08-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1104 EN RS-T1104 Feasibility Studies for the Caribbean Route Project EN Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 05-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1009 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to consolidate and build upon the GOS's efforts in planning for the coastal zone by examining the full array of issues and perspectives for integrated coastal zone planning and management, including an identification of all legal and institutional limitations for undertaking ICZM, the formulation of a terms of reference to prepare a master ICZM plan, and the formulation of selected pilot projects that will assist the government in gaining experience in ICZM. This TC will also support the Bank's country strategy on the environment in that three of the four elements identified for support by the Bank -- strengthening institutional capacity for environmental management, supporting protected areas, and improving land-use management and planning -- will be applied here. The Bank is currently hiring a consulting firm to prepare a Country Environmental Assessment. It is expected that the CEA will provide useful information to the preparation of the studies included in this TC. SU-T1009 Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Suriname The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to consolidate and build upon the GOS's efforts in planning for the coastal zone by examining the full array of issues and perspectives for integrated coastal zone planning and management, including an identification of all legal and institutional limitations for undertaking ICZM, the formulation of a terms of reference to prepare a master ICZM plan, and the formulation of selected pilot projects that will assist the government in gaining experience in ICZM. This TC will also support the Bank's country strategy on the environment in that three of the four elements identified for support by the Bank -- strengthening institutional capacity for environmental management, supporting protected areas, and improving land-use management and planning -- will be applied here. The Bank is currently hiring a consulting firm to prepare a Country Environmental Assessment. It is expected that the CEA will provide useful information to the preparation of the studies included in this TC. Technical Cooperation Suriname ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 05-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1011 To support Dominican Republic through Cruz Roja Dominicana in the execution and assistance to the victims of hurricane Jeanne through necessary supplies and equipments. DR-T1011 Emergency Help for the Victims of Hurricane Jeanne To support Dominican Republic through Cruz Roja Dominicana in the execution and assistance to the victims of hurricane Jeanne through necessary supplies and equipments. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1001 Strenghthen o government capacity in the Chilean government CH-L1001 Strengthening of Digital Information Strategy Strenghthen o government capacity in the Chilean government Loan Operation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1017 EN ES-T1017 Design Strategic Plan for the Clothing and Textil Industry EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador INDUSTRY 03-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1010 The consultancy is to ensure that the BCP will operate as effectively as possible while having the support from an international specialist who has extensive experience in the execution of similar programs. HA-T1010 Technical Assistance to Support the Execution of Loan 1490/SF-HA The consultancy is to ensure that the BCP will operate as effectively as possible while having the support from an international specialist who has extensive experience in the execution of similar programs. Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 03-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0224 The project general objective is the improvemment of life conditions for the poorest population and to enhance the competitiveness of Honduras. Specific objectives are: the adaptation of enegy subtransmission systems to allow the rural electrification expansion, reduction of operational costs of the interconnected electric system and its compliance with the Electric Regional Market (MER), currently being developed with the support of the Plan Puebla Panama. HO0224 PPP Support to Rural Electrification and to the Energy Sector The project general objective is the improvemment of life conditions for the poorest population and to enhance the competitiveness of Honduras. Specific objectives are: the adaptation of enegy subtransmission systems to allow the rural electrification expansion, reduction of operational costs of the interconnected electric system and its compliance with the Electric Regional Market (MER), currently being developed with the support of the Plan Puebla Panama. Loan Operation Honduras ENERGY 03-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0255 Main objective will be to support SEDESOL in the execution of its "Habitat"program, paying special attention to: (i) urban poverty improvement; (ii) women heads of households; and (iii) slum upgrading. The program will also include a component for the evaluation of all the social programs under SEDESOL's responsibility. ME0255 Multiphase Program for Urban Poverty Reduction Main objective will be to support SEDESOL in the execution of its "Habitat"program, paying special attention to: (i) urban poverty improvement; (ii) women heads of households; and (iii) slum upgrading. The program will also include a component for the evaluation of all the social programs under SEDESOL's responsibility. Loan Operation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1103 To assist SDS/WID and the Inter-American Initiative on Social Capital, Ethics and Development in fostering social inclusion, reducing gender discrimination in labor market and institutionalize the inter-American initiative in university curricula. RS-T1103 Mainstreaming Ethics, Social Capital and Development into the IDB's Agenda To assist SDS/WID and the Inter-American Initiative on Social Capital, Ethics and Development in fostering social inclusion, reducing gender discrimination in labor market and institutionalize the inter-American initiative in university curricula. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1088 The project proposed is intended to: (a) facilitate life-long learning, formation, empowerment, and intervention of older adults living in poverty as leaders and agents of change, expanding their knowledge, competencies, and access to real opportunities for improving their income and quality of life; and (b) strengthen the network of third age universities in participating countries, and their active participation in the promotion, design and application of sustainable successful aging policies and services for low-income older adults. RG-T1088 Support for Third Age Universities and Professional Training The project proposed is intended to: (a) facilitate life-long learning, formation, empowerment, and intervention of older adults living in poverty as leaders and agents of change, expanding their knowledge, competencies, and access to real opportunities for improving their income and quality of life; and (b) strengthen the network of third age universities in participating countries, and their active participation in the promotion, design and application of sustainable successful aging policies and services for low-income older adults. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 01-Nov-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1033 EN HO-T1033 Support for the Implementation of the External Financing Strategy EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1106 This project will (i) Cite current rates of under-registration in 9 countries; (ii) provide a literature review with respect to potential gains in school enrollment, voting rates and social service access that could arise from increasing birth registration; and (iii) identify policies and programs that promote birth registration while at the same time respecting cultural heritage. RS-T1106 Assessing Implications of Under Registration at Birth This project will (i) Cite current rates of under-registration in 9 countries; (ii) provide a literature review with respect to potential gains in school enrollment, voting rates and social service access that could arise from increasing birth registration; and (iii) identify policies and programs that promote birth registration while at the same time respecting cultural heritage. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1065 EN RG-T1065 Policies Options Definition for CAFTA EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 28-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1003 The objectives are to: fund a facility that will primarily grant medium- and long-term loans and, depending on market demand, provide quasi-equity financing to approximately 70 to 90 SMEs in the province of Santa Fe, primarily in the agribusiness, auto parts, tools, farm machinery, and food industry equipment industries; promote this lending methodology, which is new to Argentina, by creating and implementing a new instrument-the Loan Facility; create a lasting local source of know-how regarding this methodology, by offering training to local Facility personnel, and, attract other investors so the model can be replicated in other parts of the country and evaluate the methodology so this type of program can be replicated elsewhere in the region. AR-M1003 Support for the Development of Argentine SME's in Santa Fe Province The objectives are to: fund a facility that will primarily grant medium- and long-term loans and, depending on market demand, provide quasi-equity financing to approximately 70 to 90 SMEs in the province of Santa Fe, primarily in the agribusiness, auto parts, tools, farm machinery, and food industry equipment industries; promote this lending methodology, which is new to Argentina, by creating and implementing a new instrument-the Loan Facility; create a lasting local source of know-how regarding this methodology, by offering training to local Facility personnel, and, attract other investors so the model can be replicated in other parts of the country and evaluate the methodology so this type of program can be replicated elsewhere in the region. Technical Cooperation Argentina FINANCIAL MARKETS 27-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-Q0002 The objectives are to: fund a facility that will primarily grant medium- and long-term loans and, depending on market demand, provide quasi-equity financing to approximately 70 to 90 SMEs in the province of Santa Fe, primarily in the agribusiness, auto parts, tools, farm machinery, and food industry equipment industries; promote this lending methodology, which is new to Argentina, by creating and implementing a new instrument-the Loan Facility; create a lasting local source of know-how regarding this methodology, by offering training to local Facility personnel, and, attract other investors so the model can be replicated in other parts of the country and evaluate the methodology so this type of program can be replicated elsewhere in the region. AR-Q0002 Support for the Development of Argentine SME's in Santa Fe Province The objectives are to: fund a facility that will primarily grant medium- and long-term loans and, depending on market demand, provide quasi-equity financing to approximately 70 to 90 SMEs in the province of Santa Fe, primarily in the agribusiness, auto parts, tools, farm machinery, and food industry equipment industries; promote this lending methodology, which is new to Argentina, by creating and implementing a new instrument-the Loan Facility; create a lasting local source of know-how regarding this methodology, by offering training to local Facility personnel, and, attract other investors so the model can be replicated in other parts of the country and evaluate the methodology so this type of program can be replicated elsewhere in the region. Equity Argentina 27-Oct-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207033 The goal of this project is to improve youth employment prospects. The project purpose focuses on developing a sustainable partnership model which articulates key actors and uses soccer and other team sports as a tool to improve youth employment prospects. TC0207033 Soccer and Team Sports Partnership Model for Youth Employability: A Ganar The goal of this project is to improve youth employment prospects. The project purpose focuses on developing a sustainable partnership model which articulates key actors and uses soccer and other team sports as a tool to improve youth employment prospects. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 27-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1007 EN CR-T1007 Strategy for the Development of Brunca Region EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 25-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1027 EN EC-T1027 Training and Maintenance Air Quality Equipment EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 25-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1072 General: Contribute to increase the visibility of indigenous governance experiences in Latin America and foster the effective inclusion of indigenous peoples in the democratic processes of Latin America. Specific: - Systematize and discuss the experience of indigenous governance at the local, municipal and national level - Propose alternatives for the definition of inclusive and truly representative governance models in Latin America RS-T1072 Indigenous Governance: Challenges and Possibilities General: Contribute to increase the visibility of indigenous governance experiences in Latin America and foster the effective inclusion of indigenous peoples in the democratic processes of Latin America. Specific: - Systematize and discuss the experience of indigenous governance at the local, municipal and national level - Propose alternatives for the definition of inclusive and truly representative governance models in Latin America Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0003025 The general objective of this project is to increase the Guatemalan electricity sector's efficiency and contribute to its sustainability by strengthening the CNEE's technical and institutional capacities for overseeing the electricity market based on its existing business model. The project will include a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, a review of existing regulations and policies, the implementation of proposals and mechanisms for monitoring and overseeing the market, and a CNEE staff training program. TC0003025 Strengthening the National Electricity Commission The general objective of this project is to increase the Guatemalan electricity sector's efficiency and contribute to its sustainability by strengthening the CNEE's technical and institutional capacities for overseeing the electricity market based on its existing business model. The project will include a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, a review of existing regulations and policies, the implementation of proposals and mechanisms for monitoring and overseeing the market, and a CNEE staff training program. Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENERGY 25-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1023 The objectives are: i) facilitate access of private sector firms to domestic and cross border issuance of notes and bonds and lower their cost of funds; ii) provide investors with high quality information to compare debt instruments in the Caribbean region; iii) enable the capital markets in the region to become deeper and more liquid as more debt instruments are issued; iv) address many of the priorities listed in the New Framework of Cooperation within the Caribbean Community such as greater regional integration of capital markets and more intra-regional investment. RG-M1023 Supporting the Establishment of a Caribbean Credit Rating Service The objectives are: i) facilitate access of private sector firms to domestic and cross border issuance of notes and bonds and lower their cost of funds; ii) provide investors with high quality information to compare debt instruments in the Caribbean region; iii) enable the capital markets in the region to become deeper and more liquid as more debt instruments are issued; iv) address many of the priorities listed in the New Framework of Cooperation within the Caribbean Community such as greater regional integration of capital markets and more intra-regional investment. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 22-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-Q0002 The objectives are: i) facilitate access of private sector firms to domestic and cross border issuance of notes and bonds and lower their cost of funds; ii) provide investors with high quality information to compare debt instruments in the Caribbean region; iii) enable the capital markets in the region to become deeper and more liquid as more debt instruments are issued; iv) address many of the priorities listed in the New Framework of Cooperation within the Caribbean Community such as greater regional integration of capital markets and more intra-regional investment. RG-Q0002 Supporting the Establishment of a Caribbean Credit Rating Service The objectives are: i) facilitate access of private sector firms to domestic and cross border issuance of notes and bonds and lower their cost of funds; ii) provide investors with high quality information to compare debt instruments in the Caribbean region; iii) enable the capital markets in the region to become deeper and more liquid as more debt instruments are issued; iv) address many of the priorities listed in the New Framework of Cooperation within the Caribbean Community such as greater regional integration of capital markets and more intra-regional investment. Equity Regional 22-Oct-2004 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0002034 The operation will assist Caribbean countries in the development of adaptation strategies needed to deal with the impact of natural disasters and adaptation to climate change. The specific focus will be on developing the capacity and methodology for incorporating risk-analysis into the long-term development strategies of Caribbean town-planners. TC0002034 Adaptation for Climate Change and Disaster Mitigation in the Caribbean The operation will assist Caribbean countries in the development of adaptation strategies needed to deal with the impact of natural disasters and adaptation to climate change. The specific focus will be on developing the capacity and methodology for incorporating risk-analysis into the long-term development strategies of Caribbean town-planners. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 22-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209036 The project aims at improving the technical and professional capability of trainers for the public audit function in CAROSAI's member countries through the development of a cadre of profesional public auditors, capable of organizing and managing the training activities for their respective national public audit institutions as well as to support and undertake regional training activities in public audit . TC0209036 CAROSAI Long Term Training Program The project aims at improving the technical and professional capability of trainers for the public audit function in CAROSAI's member countries through the development of a cadre of profesional public auditors, capable of organizing and managing the training activities for their respective national public audit institutions as well as to support and undertake regional training activities in public audit . Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1014 The project aims to provide technical support for legislative offices, because of their important role in the administrative flow of the parliament. BO-T1014 Information Technology in the National Congress The project aims to provide technical support for legislative offices, because of their important role in the administrative flow of the parliament. Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1019 Strengthen the capacity of key actors in the area who would support Government efforts to develop public policies necesary to address the problem of trafficking in persons in an integral maner. PR-T1019 Public Policies Against Trafficking in Persons Strengthen the capacity of key actors in the area who would support Government efforts to develop public policies necesary to address the problem of trafficking in persons in an integral maner. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1013 s consolidation and prioritization process for development issues. BO-T1013 Support for Indigenous People to Participate in the Constituency Assembly s consolidation and prioritization process for development issues. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG0060 Financing of CIFI, which is a non bank financial institution created to support small and medium sized infrastructure projects throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, providing debt financing as part of club deals. RG0060 Infrastructure financing Interamerican Corporation - CIFI Financing of CIFI, which is a non bank financial institution created to support small and medium sized infrastructure projects throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, providing debt financing as part of club deals. Loan Operation Regional 20-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-L1001 The purpose of the program is to lower transportation costs and travel times, preserve Uruguay's road assets, and increase road safety by improving and resurfacing integration corridors with Argentina and Brazil and key national roads and highways linking Uruguayan production centers with domestic and external markets. It also supports road system sustainability by making road management more effective. UR-L1001 Highway Infrastructure Program The purpose of the program is to lower transportation costs and travel times, preserve Uruguay's road assets, and increase road safety by improving and resurfacing integration corridors with Argentina and Brazil and key national roads and highways linking Uruguayan production centers with domestic and external markets. It also supports road system sustainability by making road management more effective. Loan Operation Uruguay TRANSPORT 20-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1105 EN RS-T1105 Sustainable Tourism as a Development Strategy Cluster EN Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 19-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1022 The main objective of the project is to strengthen the Bayen Institute to carry out a pilot project to expand the Rural Learning System (SAT) in Honduras. HO-T1022 Expansion of the Tutorial Learning System (SAT) The main objective of the project is to strengthen the Bayen Institute to carry out a pilot project to expand the Rural Learning System (SAT) in Honduras. Technical Cooperation Honduras EDUCATION 18-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1129 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families in peri-urban and rural areas in the Andean region, The Chaco region and the Northern Tropics region. BO-L1129 Expansion of Credit Facilities and Training Services to Women: CRECER To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families in peri-urban and rural areas in the Andean region, The Chaco region and the Northern Tropics region. Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1130 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families in peri-urban and rural areas in the Andean region, the Chaco region, and the Northern Tropics region. BO-L1130 Expansion of Credit Facilities and Training Services to Women: PROMUJER To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families in peri-urban and rural areas in the Andean region, the Chaco region, and the Northern Tropics region. Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-S1001 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families in peri-urban and rural areas in the Andean region, The Chaco region and the Northern Tropics region. BO-S1001 Expansion of Credit Facilities and Training Services to Women: CRECER To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families in peri-urban and rural areas in the Andean region, The Chaco region and the Northern Tropics region. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-S1002 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families in peri-urban and rural areas in the Andean region, the Chaco region, and the Northern Tropics region. BO-S1002 Expansion of Credit Facilities and Training Services to Women: PROMUJER To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income women and their families in peri-urban and rural areas in the Andean region, the Chaco region, and the Northern Tropics region. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1132 To improve the satandard of living of Honduran women and children in urban areas at risk for domestic violence. HO-L1132 Production and Marketing of Candles in Honduras To improve the satandard of living of Honduran women and children in urban areas at risk for domestic violence. Loan Operation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Oct-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-S1003 To improve the satandard of living of Honduran women and children in urban areas at risk for domestic violence. HO-S1003 Production and Marketing of Candles in Honduras To improve the satandard of living of Honduran women and children in urban areas at risk for domestic violence. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201019 The objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to provide technical assistence to the Provincial government of Chiclayo (PMC) to develop the institutional, technical, regulatory, operational, and ecnomic studies required to prepare a short-term (3 year) mass transit urban project, as well as to strengthen their institutional, and financial capacity to properly execute the project. TC0201019 Development of a Sustainable Public Transportation System in Chiclayo The objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to provide technical assistence to the Provincial government of Chiclayo (PMC) to develop the institutional, technical, regulatory, operational, and ecnomic studies required to prepare a short-term (3 year) mass transit urban project, as well as to strengthen their institutional, and financial capacity to properly execute the project. Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 14-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1078 The main objective of this project with Centro Acción / Acción Internacional is to link remittances sent from the United States with microfinance institutions in LAC. The project will promote the participation of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the delivery of remittances as a way to reduce transfer costs and increase the access of recipient household to financial services. The project will forge links between remittance senders and partner MFIs of Centro ACCION (Centro) in Haiti (Sogesol), Colombia (Banco Caja Social), Bolivia (Bancosol) and Nicaragua (FAMA), and Peru (Mibanco). This project responds to a growing interest to promote the participation of microfinance institutions in the delivery of remittances as a way to reduce transfer costs and increase the access of recipient household to financial services that can help leverage the economic impact of these funds. Access to savings and credit products tailored to low-income families can help families receiving remittances channel these funds towards future investments, such as housing, education or microenterprises. The long-term goal of this project is to work towards linking banking services between immigrants in the U.S. and their families back home. In order to achieve this, the project will develop partnership relationships between MFIs in LAC and banks in the U.S. that share the objective of increasing the access to mainstream financial services of low-income immigrant communities and their families. RG-L1078 Financing for Micro and SMEs through Formal Financial Intermediaries The main objective of this project with Centro Acción / Acción Internacional is to link remittances sent from the United States with microfinance institutions in LAC. The project will promote the participation of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the delivery of remittances as a way to reduce transfer costs and increase the access of recipient household to financial services. The project will forge links between remittance senders and partner MFIs of Centro ACCION (Centro) in Haiti (Sogesol), Colombia (Banco Caja Social), Bolivia (Bancosol) and Nicaragua (FAMA), and Peru (Mibanco). This project responds to a growing interest to promote the participation of microfinance institutions in the delivery of remittances as a way to reduce transfer costs and increase the access of recipient household to financial services that can help leverage the economic impact of these funds. Access to savings and credit products tailored to low-income families can help families receiving remittances channel these funds towards future investments, such as housing, education or microenterprises. The long-term goal of this project is to work towards linking banking services between immigrants in the U.S. and their families back home. In order to achieve this, the project will develop partnership relationships between MFIs in LAC and banks in the U.S. that share the objective of increasing the access to mainstream financial services of low-income immigrant communities and their families. Loan Operation Regional 13-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1079 The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. RG-L1079 Financing Microenterprises & Small Businesses through Financial Intermediaries The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. Loan Operation Regional 13-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1080 The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. RG-L1080 Financing Microenterprises & Small Businesses through Financial Intermediaries The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. Loan Operation Regional 13-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1081 The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. RG-L1081 Financing Microenterprises & Small Businesses through Financial Intermediaries The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. Loan Operation Regional 13-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1030 The main objective of this project with Centro Acción / Acción Internacional is to link remittances sent from the United States with microfinance institutions in LAC. The project will promote the participation of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the delivery of remittances as a way to reduce transfer costs and increase the access of recipient household to financial services. The project will forge links between remittance senders and partner MFIs of Centro ACCION (Centro) in Haiti (Sogesol), Colombia (Banco Caja Social), Bolivia (Bancosol) and Nicaragua (FAMA), and Peru (Mibanco). This project responds to a growing interest to promote the participation of microfinance institutions in the delivery of remittances as a way to reduce transfer costs and increase the access of recipient household to financial services that can help leverage the economic impact of these funds. Access to savings and credit products tailored to low-income families can help families receiving remittances channel these funds towards future investments, such as housing, education or microenterprises. The long-term goal of this project is to work towards linking banking services between immigrants in the U.S. and their families back home. In order to achieve this, the project will develop partnership relationships between MFIs in LAC and banks in the U.S. that share the objective of increasing the access to mainstream financial services of low-income immigrant communities and their families. RG-M1030 Financing for Micro and SMEs through Formal Financial Intermediaries The main objective of this project with Centro Acción / Acción Internacional is to link remittances sent from the United States with microfinance institutions in LAC. The project will promote the participation of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the delivery of remittances as a way to reduce transfer costs and increase the access of recipient household to financial services. The project will forge links between remittance senders and partner MFIs of Centro ACCION (Centro) in Haiti (Sogesol), Colombia (Banco Caja Social), Bolivia (Bancosol) and Nicaragua (FAMA), and Peru (Mibanco). This project responds to a growing interest to promote the participation of microfinance institutions in the delivery of remittances as a way to reduce transfer costs and increase the access of recipient household to financial services that can help leverage the economic impact of these funds. Access to savings and credit products tailored to low-income families can help families receiving remittances channel these funds towards future investments, such as housing, education or microenterprises. The long-term goal of this project is to work towards linking banking services between immigrants in the U.S. and their families back home. In order to achieve this, the project will develop partnership relationships between MFIs in LAC and banks in the U.S. that share the objective of increasing the access to mainstream financial services of low-income immigrant communities and their families. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 13-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1031 The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. RG-M1031 Financing Microenterprises & Small Businesses through Financial Intermediaries The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 13-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1032 The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. RG-M1032 Financing Microenterprises & Small Businesses through Financial Intermediaries The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 13-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1033 The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. RG-M1033 Financing Microenterprises & Small Businesses through Financial Intermediaries The objectives of the program are: a) to provide funds at commercial terms in order to support the growth objectives of these financial institutions so that they can increase their loan portfolio in the next two year and b) to support the introduction of measures to better serve senders and receivers of remittances with adequate financial products. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 13-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305015 The general objective of the project is to help boost the competitiveness of SMEs in supplying goods and services to Colombian State-owned (SOEs) enterprises interested in the development of these suppliers. The specific objective is to implement a pilot model to build up small and medium-sized suppliers (SME suppliers) to five SOEs, preferably in the energy and telecommunications sectors. TC0305015 SME Participation in Procurement by State-Owned Enterprises The general objective of the project is to help boost the competitiveness of SMEs in supplying goods and services to Colombian State-owned (SOEs) enterprises interested in the development of these suppliers. The specific objective is to implement a pilot model to build up small and medium-sized suppliers (SME suppliers) to five SOEs, preferably in the energy and telecommunications sectors. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1003 EN HA-T1003 Support for the Creation of Anti-Corruption Bureau EN Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1030 EN HO-T1030 Community Training Program for Indigenous and Black Women Leaders EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1006 To understand recent experiences in Chile in relation to the programs, focuses and institutional organization related to technical training. AR-T1006 Technical Training Program Mendoza To understand recent experiences in Chile in relation to the programs, focuses and institutional organization related to technical training. Technical Cooperation Argentina EDUCATION 08-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1004 In order to ensure the continued relevance of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), it is necessary to periodically update its weighting pattern and the list of items selected for pricing. JA-T1004 Household Expenditure Survey In order to ensure the continued relevance of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), it is necessary to periodically update its weighting pattern and the list of items selected for pricing. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1007 s Office of the Ministry of Economy and Integration to improve process quality as well as coordination with other institutions in the public sector. PR-T1007 Strengthening of the Integration and Economic Subsecretary s Office of the Ministry of Economy and Integration to improve process quality as well as coordination with other institutions in the public sector. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1004 To improve the process of interaction and cooperation between the state and civil society in the design and implementation of social policies. RG-T1004 Participative Processes in Design and Implementation of Social Programs To improve the process of interaction and cooperation between the state and civil society in the design and implementation of social policies. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1002 The project finances the following electricity transmission lines: Santivañez (Cochabamba Department) and Sucre (Chuquisaca Department), 230 KV; Sucre¿Punutuma Transmission Line, 230 KV, length of approximately 180 km, with a substation and operating transformer in Punutuma that includes a transformer of 230/69 KV and 45 MVA and Carrasco¿Urubó Transmission Line, 230 KV, length of approximately 180 km, with a substation and operating transformer in Urubó that includes a transformer of 230/69 kV and 150 MVA. BO-L1002 Bolivian Transmission Lines The project finances the following electricity transmission lines: Santivañez (Cochabamba Department) and Sucre (Chuquisaca Department), 230 KV; Sucre¿Punutuma Transmission Line, 230 KV, length of approximately 180 km, with a substation and operating transformer in Punutuma that includes a transformer of 230/69 KV and 45 MVA and Carrasco¿Urubó Transmission Line, 230 KV, length of approximately 180 km, with a substation and operating transformer in Urubó that includes a transformer of 230/69 kV and 150 MVA. Loan Operation Bolivia ENERGY 06-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1013 The general objective of the project is to develop a pilot program to grow rice in the Alto Mayo zone. The goal is to verify if by applying an innovative crop technology (SRI) and other varieties of rice (NIR), there is better business performance. The specific objectives of the project are: (i) introduce a pilot project based on the proposed model; and (ii) create local capacity through research, training and dissemination. PE-M1013 Competitiveness of Rice Crop in Alto Mayo The general objective of the project is to develop a pilot program to grow rice in the Alto Mayo zone. The goal is to verify if by applying an innovative crop technology (SRI) and other varieties of rice (NIR), there is better business performance. The specific objectives of the project are: (i) introduce a pilot project based on the proposed model; and (ii) create local capacity through research, training and dissemination. Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 06-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1002 To assist the Social Sector Ministries within the Government of Ecuador to respond to the social and economic impacts of changes in demographic composition, increasing violence and lack of social services for the Indigenous, Afroecuadorian and campesino communities in northeastern Ecuador as a result of the conflict in Colombia. EC-T1002 Social Effects of Conflict in Colombia in Ecuador To assist the Social Sector Ministries within the Government of Ecuador to respond to the social and economic impacts of changes in demographic composition, increasing violence and lack of social services for the Indigenous, Afroecuadorian and campesino communities in northeastern Ecuador as a result of the conflict in Colombia. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Oct-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1023 To srengthen and facilitate the participation of the Ecuadorian private sector in developing and coordinating policy positions regarding international trade negotiations. EC-T1023 Strengthening Private Sector Input in the Trade Policy Process To srengthen and facilitate the participation of the Ecuadorian private sector in developing and coordinating policy positions regarding international trade negotiations. Technical Cooperation Ecuador TRADE 04-Oct-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0270 This program will support the implementation of policy reforms to allow the public services to meet their basic objectives of equity, efficiency, quality and sustainability. These reforms will also promote an improvement in the investments climate for public services. Disbursements will be made on the basis of compliance with conditions proposed under the following five components: (i) compliance with the policy letter y macro-economic framework, (ii) effectiveness of the agencies responsible for regulation, supervision, control, policy formulation and planning, (iii) Corporate Governance, (iv) efficiency and financial sustainability and (v) decentralized public services. CO0270 Public Utilities Reform Program This program will support the implementation of policy reforms to allow the public services to meet their basic objectives of equity, efficiency, quality and sustainability. These reforms will also promote an improvement in the investments climate for public services. Disbursements will be made on the basis of compliance with conditions proposed under the following five components: (i) compliance with the policy letter y macro-economic framework, (ii) effectiveness of the agencies responsible for regulation, supervision, control, policy formulation and planning, (iii) Corporate Governance, (iv) efficiency and financial sustainability and (v) decentralized public services. Loan Operation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0250 The project aims to improve quality and efficiency of technical education in Mexico, by means of making technical education more pertinent with respect to the needs of the productive sector. The project will achieve the above by updating and generating additional competency-based technical norms under the private sector leadership, which will stand as reference to the ongoing transformation of the study plans within the schools ME0250 Multiphase Skills-Based Human Resources Development Program The project aims to improve quality and efficiency of technical education in Mexico, by means of making technical education more pertinent with respect to the needs of the productive sector. The project will achieve the above by updating and generating additional competency-based technical norms under the private sector leadership, which will stand as reference to the ongoing transformation of the study plans within the schools Loan Operation Mexico EDUCATION 29-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1089 Continue with the implementation of the Italian Trust Fund for Information and Communication Technology for Development, with emphasis in the area of electronic government. Activities include: (a) acting as liaison with the Government of Italy; (b) leading the evaluation and selection of projects; (c) monitoring the execution of eligible projects; and (d) ensuring the compliance with the goals and impact of the Fund. RS-T1089 Phase II-Program Manager-Italian Trust Fund for ICT for Development Continue with the implementation of the Italian Trust Fund for Information and Communication Technology for Development, with emphasis in the area of electronic government. Activities include: (a) acting as liaison with the Government of Italy; (b) leading the evaluation and selection of projects; (c) monitoring the execution of eligible projects; and (d) ensuring the compliance with the goals and impact of the Fund. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 29-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0101 The objective of the program is to improve health conditions among populations elegible for the SSC. EC0101 Strengthening of Rural Social Insurance The objective of the program is to improve health conditions among populations elegible for the SSC. Loan Operation Ecuador HEALTH 28-Sep-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1004 The objectives of the project include: (i) to strengthen the normative and operational framework for attending the needs of vulnerable or at risk groups; (ii) to increase the institutional capacity of MIFAMILIA as the principal government authority on social protection policies; (iii) to strengthen the supply of private sector social protection services; and (iv) to strengthen the inter-sectorial coordination among local governments, institutions, and private organizations that provide social protection services. NI-L1004 Family Ministry Strengthening The objectives of the project include: (i) to strengthen the normative and operational framework for attending the needs of vulnerable or at risk groups; (ii) to increase the institutional capacity of MIFAMILIA as the principal government authority on social protection policies; (iii) to strengthen the supply of private sector social protection services; and (iv) to strengthen the inter-sectorial coordination among local governments, institutions, and private organizations that provide social protection services. Loan Operation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1009 Strengthening of the role and responsibilities of the Internal Audit Office and internal control PR-T1009 Strengthening of the Internal Audit Office Strengthening of the role and responsibilities of the Internal Audit Office and internal control Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1085 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support the CCAD and the IMDS Commissioner in implementing the IMDS Action Plan, with particular emphasis on developing and promoting environmental management instruments and mechanisms that will contribute to the environmental mainstreaming in the PPP. The specific objectives are to: (a) provide technical assistance for the development of guidelines and regulations in order to make the PPP environmental safeguards policy operational, including maps of critical conservation areas and cultural sites, a list of PPP projects that should be subject to regional EIA review, regulations and guidelines on Strategic Environmental Assessment and an harmonized list of categories of PPP projects that should be subject to EIA with harmonized models of terms of reference for one or two typical PPP sectors,(b) train EIA practitioners in the application of modern environmental management tools, such as SEA, (c) increase awareness among decision makers on the benefits of using environmental management tools for planning purposes, (d) make suggestions for the formalization of the mandates, membership and operational procedures of the Regional EIA Committee of the CCAD. RS-T1085 Strategic Environmental Assessment: Promoting Capacity Building The general objective of this technical cooperation is to support the CCAD and the IMDS Commissioner in implementing the IMDS Action Plan, with particular emphasis on developing and promoting environmental management instruments and mechanisms that will contribute to the environmental mainstreaming in the PPP. The specific objectives are to: (a) provide technical assistance for the development of guidelines and regulations in order to make the PPP environmental safeguards policy operational, including maps of critical conservation areas and cultural sites, a list of PPP projects that should be subject to regional EIA review, regulations and guidelines on Strategic Environmental Assessment and an harmonized list of categories of PPP projects that should be subject to EIA with harmonized models of terms of reference for one or two typical PPP sectors,(b) train EIA practitioners in the application of modern environmental management tools, such as SEA, (c) increase awareness among decision makers on the benefits of using environmental management tools for planning purposes, (d) make suggestions for the formalization of the mandates, membership and operational procedures of the Regional EIA Committee of the CCAD. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 28-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304040 The TC will finance studies that will analyze the current status of, and propose necessary actions and modifications to improve, the efficiency of public social expenditures. TC0304040 Initial Analysis of the Public Expenditure The TC will finance studies that will analyze the current status of, and propose necessary actions and modifications to improve, the efficiency of public social expenditures. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1015 This CT was requested by the Ministry of the Family and aims at disseminating lessons learned and experiences from Sweden in mainstreaming children's rights into public policies, not only in the social sector. NI-T1015 Disseminate a Children's Rights Focus in Public Policies This CT was requested by the Ministry of the Family and aims at disseminating lessons learned and experiences from Sweden in mainstreaming children's rights into public policies, not only in the social sector. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1016 The project aims at documenting and disseminating best practices in the whole drug supply cycle, at promoting initiatives to improve access to medicines and medical supplies for low income groups, and at helping form a consensus around the formulation of a "national policy to foster access to medicines", which has reached an advanced stage of preparation. NI-T1016 Support for Formulation, Lobbying and Dissem. of Access to Medicine Policy The project aims at documenting and disseminating best practices in the whole drug supply cycle, at promoting initiatives to improve access to medicines and medical supplies for low income groups, and at helping form a consensus around the formulation of a "national policy to foster access to medicines", which has reached an advanced stage of preparation. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua HEALTH 27-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1073 Technical cooperation resources would: (1) help systematize the inputs gathered from the initial stages of the Consultation Process and contribute to the preparation of final Strategy and Policy draft documents; (2) support the creation of an expert group of indigenous leaders, the Indigenous Advisory Council, to accompany the consultation processes in its final stages, enhancing and validating its content and impact; and (3) help disseminate approved documents and Consultation report to stakeholders. RS-T1073 Consultation Process - Strategic Framework for Indigenous Development Technical cooperation resources would: (1) help systematize the inputs gathered from the initial stages of the Consultation Process and contribute to the preparation of final Strategy and Policy draft documents; (2) support the creation of an expert group of indigenous leaders, the Indigenous Advisory Council, to accompany the consultation processes in its final stages, enhancing and validating its content and impact; and (3) help disseminate approved documents and Consultation report to stakeholders. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 24-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1011 EN PR-T1011 Support for the Technical Education Project EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay EDUCATION 23-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1083 EN RS-T1083 Technical Meeting on Rights-Based Development in Latin America EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1098 The project will contribute to the development of a new IDB agenda for strengthening microfinance institutions. Based on a review of recent studies, country diagnostics in 8 countries and consultations with Bank staff and project execution entities, the project will lead to the publication of a document to orient the identification, design and execution of the IDB's future microfinance operations. RS-T1098 Institutional Strengthening Agenda for Microfinance The project will contribute to the development of a new IDB agenda for strengthening microfinance institutions. Based on a review of recent studies, country diagnostics in 8 countries and consultations with Bank staff and project execution entities, the project will lead to the publication of a document to orient the identification, design and execution of the IDB's future microfinance operations. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1013 The establishment of this Fund is expected to further three key MIF objectives: 1) to fund a vehicle which will provide equity and convertible debt financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to approximately 20 Brazilian technology-based SMEs; 2) to increase competitiveness and innovation among technology-based SMEs, and generate employment; and, 3) to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of early-stage Brazilian companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. BR-M1013 Investment Fund for Competitive Technology-Based Companies CRP Venture The establishment of this Fund is expected to further three key MIF objectives: 1) to fund a vehicle which will provide equity and convertible debt financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to approximately 20 Brazilian technology-based SMEs; 2) to increase competitiveness and innovation among technology-based SMEs, and generate employment; and, 3) to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of early-stage Brazilian companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-Q0001 The establishment of this Fund is expected to further three key MIF objectives: 1) to fund a vehicle which will provide equity and convertible debt financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to approximately 20 Brazilian technology-based SMEs; 2) to increase competitiveness and innovation among technology-based SMEs, and generate employment; and, 3) to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of early-stage Brazilian companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. BR-Q0001 Investment Fund for Competitive Technology-Based Companies CRP Venture The establishment of this Fund is expected to further three key MIF objectives: 1) to fund a vehicle which will provide equity and convertible debt financing, financial and technical advisory, and value-added governance to approximately 20 Brazilian technology-based SMEs; 2) to increase competitiveness and innovation among technology-based SMEs, and generate employment; and, 3) to further the development of the venture capital industry in Brazil, providing examples of how the financing of early-stage Brazilian companies through VC produces an impact on the growth and organization of these companies. Equity Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1015 EN ES-T1015 Strengthening of Universidad de El Salvador (UES) EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador EDUCATION 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1132 To raise the income of small coffee producers in western Guatemala by way of sustained quality improvements and increases in volumes of coffees that can command a premium in the market. GU-L1132 Support of Small Mayan Coffee Producers To raise the income of small coffee producers in western Guatemala by way of sustained quality improvements and increases in volumes of coffees that can command a premium in the market. Loan Operation Guatemala 22-Sep-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1008 s executing agency, to help it become more proactive and consistent in the formulation and execution of diverse projects. GU-T1008 Support for Executing Agencies s executing agency, to help it become more proactive and consistent in the formulation and execution of diverse projects. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1016 The objective of the proposed operation is to assist the Haitian Government's activities in providing relief to victims of the recent floods and landslides in Haiti as result of Tropical Storm Jeanne. HA-T1016 Emergency Assistance in Response to Tropical Storm Jeanne The objective of the proposed operation is to assist the Haitian Government's activities in providing relief to victims of the recent floods and landslides in Haiti as result of Tropical Storm Jeanne. Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1003 The general objective of the program is to improve the competitiveness and market opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The purpose of the program is to support the implementation of CSR measures among SMEs that are in the value chains of larger enterprises. ME-M1003 Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility Measures in SMEs The general objective of the program is to improve the competitiveness and market opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The purpose of the program is to support the implementation of CSR measures among SMEs that are in the value chains of larger enterprises. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1009 The objective of the project is to make MSMEs more competitive by developing Peru's Northeastern Tourist Circuit (NTC) as a travel destination. The purpose is to design and market products, as well as strengthen sector management, as the sum of factors that define the NTC as a travel destination in Peru. PE-M1009 Developing the Northeastern Tourist Circuit to Enhance MSME Competitiveness The objective of the project is to make MSMEs more competitive by developing Peru's Northeastern Tourist Circuit (NTC) as a travel destination. The purpose is to design and market products, as well as strengthen sector management, as the sum of factors that define the NTC as a travel destination in Peru. Technical Cooperation Peru SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1076 The overall objective is to increase job opportunities and generate income for young people with an entrepreneurial vocation who cannot obtain backing from other sources. The idea is to improve an existing model and extend its use to new areas by helping young entrepreneurs to devise and develop business projects by mobilizing funds and support from the business community. RG-L1076 Mentoring Model for the Development of Young Entrepreneurs The overall objective is to increase job opportunities and generate income for young people with an entrepreneurial vocation who cannot obtain backing from other sources. The idea is to improve an existing model and extend its use to new areas by helping young entrepreneurs to devise and develop business projects by mobilizing funds and support from the business community. Loan Operation Regional EDUCATION 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1082 N/A RG-L1082 Mentoring Model for the Development of Young Entrepreneurs N/A Loan Operation Regional EDUCATION 22-Sep-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1083 N/A RG-L1083 Mentoring Model for the Development of Young Entrepreneurs N/A Loan Operation Regional EDUCATION 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1084 N/A RG-L1084 Mentoring Model for the Development of Young Entrepreneurs N/A Loan Operation Regional EDUCATION 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1016 The overall objective is to increase job opportunities and generate income for young people with an entrepreneurial vocation who cannot obtain backing from other sources. The idea is to improve an existing model and extend its use to new areas by helping young entrepreneurs to devise and develop business projects by mobilizing funds and support from the business community. RG-M1016 Mentoring Model for the Development of Young Entrepreneurs The overall objective is to increase job opportunities and generate income for young people with an entrepreneurial vocation who cannot obtain backing from other sources. The idea is to improve an existing model and extend its use to new areas by helping young entrepreneurs to devise and develop business projects by mobilizing funds and support from the business community. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1045 EN RG-M1045 Mentoring Model for the Development of Young Entrepreneurs EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 22-Sep-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1046 EN RG-M1046 Mentoring Model for the Development of Young Entrepreneurs EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1047 EN RG-M1047 Mentoring Model for the Development of Young Entrepreneurs EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1095 EN RS-T1095 Emergency Assistance for OECS Countries Affected by Hurricane Ivan EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1096 EN RS-T1096 Emergency Assistance for OECS Countries Affected by Hurricane Ivan EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 22-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0306013 To raise the income of small coffee producers in western Guatemala by way of sustained quality improvements and increases in volumes of coffees that can command a premium in the market. SP0306013 Support of Small Mayan Coffee Producers To raise the income of small coffee producers in western Guatemala by way of sustained quality improvements and increases in volumes of coffees that can command a premium in the market. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Sep-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1018 EN ES-T1018 Protection Social Network EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1015 The general objective of the Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the design and facilitate the execution of the Urban Rehabilitation Program (HA-L1002) for the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince. This project aims at supporting the government's efforts to both ensure equity in the distribution of urban services and improve the quality of life in impoverished neighborhoods as well as in the city as a whole. HA-T1015 Targetting the Urban Poor The general objective of the Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the design and facilitate the execution of the Urban Rehabilitation Program (HA-L1002) for the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince. This project aims at supporting the government's efforts to both ensure equity in the distribution of urban services and improve the quality of life in impoverished neighborhoods as well as in the city as a whole. Technical Cooperation Haiti URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 20-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9911141 The objective of the Technical Cooperation is to develop regional participatory models for water resources management in watershed, favoring simples project-oriented and demand driven solutions, within a general water resources policy framework being developed by MARN. TC9911141 Model for Water Resources Management The objective of the Technical Cooperation is to develop regional participatory models for water resources management in watershed, favoring simples project-oriented and demand driven solutions, within a general water resources policy framework being developed by MARN. Technical Cooperation El Salvador WATER AND SANITATION 17-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1003 The objective of this TC is to support the GOG in preparing an Action Plan for the Agricultural Diversification in Guyana that will contribute to increase non-traditional exports and comply with international standards in the fruits and vegetables, as well as meat products. GY-T1003 Action Plan for the Agricultural Diversification in Guyana The objective of this TC is to support the GOG in preparing an Action Plan for the Agricultural Diversification in Guyana that will contribute to increase non-traditional exports and comply with international standards in the fruits and vegetables, as well as meat products. Technical Cooperation Guyana AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1008 Emergency assistance for the disasters caused in Jamaica by Hurricane Ivan. JA-T1008 Emergency Assistance due to Hurricane Ivan Emergency assistance for the disasters caused in Jamaica by Hurricane Ivan. Technical Cooperation Jamaica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1007 EN PE-T1007 National Road Network EN Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 16-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1003 Five-year revolving Partial Credit Guarantee Facility ("PCG") of up to US$400 million to support short-term trade-related transactions with tenors not exceeding 360 days from banks based in IDB Borrowing Member Countries ("Issuing Banks"). RG-L1003 Regional Trade Finance Facilitation Program Five-year revolving Partial Credit Guarantee Facility ("PCG") of up to US$400 million to support short-term trade-related transactions with tenors not exceeding 360 days from banks based in IDB Borrowing Member Countries ("Issuing Banks"). Container Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 15-Sep-2004 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1068 Support the preparation of the "UN Handbook on Nonprofit Institutions in the System of National Accounts", which will provide a comprehensive statistical view of the scope, structure, scale and contributions of civil society organizations in the region. A strong civil society participating in the design and implementation of public policies is essential for the effective functioning of democracy and for achieving sustainable and equitable development. This being the case, the proposed project will help to understand the civil society sector in the region by providing basic data on the scale and contributions of these organizations. National economic statistics and reliable data on the nonprofit sector will help to strengthen the interaction among state, market and civil society, so they may cooperate in economic and social policies to benefit the region. RG-T1068 Improving the Visibility and Gauging the Impact of the Civil Society Sector Support the preparation of the "UN Handbook on Nonprofit Institutions in the System of National Accounts", which will provide a comprehensive statistical view of the scope, structure, scale and contributions of civil society organizations in the region. A strong civil society participating in the design and implementation of public policies is essential for the effective functioning of democracy and for achieving sustainable and equitable development. This being the case, the proposed project will help to understand the civil society sector in the region by providing basic data on the scale and contributions of these organizations. National economic statistics and reliable data on the nonprofit sector will help to strengthen the interaction among state, market and civil society, so they may cooperate in economic and social policies to benefit the region. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-T1002 To support humanitarian assistance by the government of Bahamas for the population affected by Hurricane Frances. BH-T1002 Emergency Assistance due to Hurricane Frances To support humanitarian assistance by the government of Bahamas for the population affected by Hurricane Frances. Technical Cooperation Bahamas ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 13-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1013 The proposed technical cooperation would support the design of the Urban Rehabilitation Program (HA-L1002) for the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince, providing expertise in the definition of program components, design of specific investment projets and social interventions, and defining the basis for developing a monitoring and evaluation system for the program. HA-T1013 Support for Urban Rehabilitation The proposed technical cooperation would support the design of the Urban Rehabilitation Program (HA-L1002) for the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince, providing expertise in the definition of program components, design of specific investment projets and social interventions, and defining the basis for developing a monitoring and evaluation system for the program. Technical Cooperation Haiti URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 13-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1087 EN RG-T1087 Situation and Perspectives of Political Parties EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-M1001 The general objective of the project is to help improve the business and investment climate as well as boost the efficiency of the financial market. The specific objective is to raise the quality of businesses' financial reporting through the application of international financial reporting standards (ISA) so that it is high-quality, more transparent, objective, and comparable. CR-M1001 Improving the Quality of Financial Reporting The general objective of the project is to help improve the business and investment climate as well as boost the efficiency of the financial market. The specific objective is to raise the quality of businesses' financial reporting through the application of international financial reporting standards (ISA) so that it is high-quality, more transparent, objective, and comparable. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica FINANCIAL MARKETS 10-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1090 The objective is to identify potentially viable financial products and instruments that could be developed and implemented to provide innovative solutions that will help promote environmental sustainability in private sector projects in Latin America. RS-T1090 Developing New Financial Products Promote Private Sector Environ. Sustainability The objective is to identify potentially viable financial products and instruments that could be developed and implemented to provide innovative solutions that will help promote environmental sustainability in private sector projects in Latin America. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1091 EN RS-T1091 Situation & Perspectives of Political Parties in C.A, Panama & Dominican Rep II EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1016 This operation will contribute to initiate the institutional strengthening process of Office of the Solicitor General, responsible for defending the State in legal courts. PR-T1016 Institutional Strengthening and Modernization of the General Procurator Office This operation will contribute to initiate the institutional strengthening process of Office of the Solicitor General, responsible for defending the State in legal courts. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1001 The project objective is to contribute to the institutional strengthening process of the economic policy and the national development strategy. Specifically, the operation will improve the institutional capacity of the Economic Policy Secretariat for: (i) policy formulation; (ii) economic and social development strategies; and (ii) policy implementation as well as sectoral coordination. AR-L1001 Strengthening of the Economic Policy Secretariat The project objective is to contribute to the institutional strengthening process of the economic policy and the national development strategy. Specifically, the operation will improve the institutional capacity of the Economic Policy Secretariat for: (i) policy formulation; (ii) economic and social development strategies; and (ii) policy implementation as well as sectoral coordination. Loan Operation Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1080 EN RS-T1080 Water, Development and Public Policies EN Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 08-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1087 The purpose of this operation is to prepare a technical document that analyzes the costs and benefits of shifting resources from building new water infrastructure to enhancing energy and water resource efficiency of existing systems and that provide the Bank with concrete recommendations for interventions in this area. RS-T1087 Financing Municipal Water Infrastructure:Efficiency as Least Cost Alternative The purpose of this operation is to prepare a technical document that analyzes the costs and benefits of shifting resources from building new water infrastructure to enhancing energy and water resource efficiency of existing systems and that provide the Bank with concrete recommendations for interventions in this area. Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 08-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1006 EN PE-T1006 Contraloría General de la República Modernization Program EN Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304041 The general objective is to promote greater private sector participation in road concessions programs in the Puebla-Panama Plan (PPP) countries over the next decade. To this end, the specific objective is to harmonize the legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks governing concessions in these countries. To this end, similar financial and fiscal strategies will be proposed for facilitating private-sector participation in all the beneficiary countries. The initiative also provides for measures to strengthen the human resources and institutional capacity of the agencies in charge of such concessions in the beneficiary countries and for the implementation of a program of regional seminars and workshops for the employees of the Concessions Units of the PPP countries and potentital private-sector concessionaires. TC0304041 Regional Strengthening Legal,Regulatory & Institutional Frameworks PPP Countries The general objective is to promote greater private sector participation in road concessions programs in the Puebla-Panama Plan (PPP) countries over the next decade. To this end, the specific objective is to harmonize the legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks governing concessions in these countries. To this end, similar financial and fiscal strategies will be proposed for facilitating private-sector participation in all the beneficiary countries. The initiative also provides for measures to strengthen the human resources and institutional capacity of the agencies in charge of such concessions in the beneficiary countries and for the implementation of a program of regional seminars and workshops for the employees of the Concessions Units of the PPP countries and potentital private-sector concessionaires. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 07-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1010 The objective of the operation is to support and strengthen micro, small and medium enterprise development in El Salvador, through a better understanding of current financial and non-financial services provided to the sector and potential needs. ES-T1010 Micro and Medium Business' Support Services Survey The objective of the operation is to support and strengthen micro, small and medium enterprise development in El Salvador, through a better understanding of current financial and non-financial services provided to the sector and potential needs. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1005 The objective of the Program would be to improve coordination, articulation, coherence, complementarity, rationalization, implementation and evaluation of older adult policy, existing institutionality, public offering of actions, services and resources through the relevant organizations and initiatives of the Chilean Government, targeting older adults. CH-L1005 Innovative Interventions for Older Adults The objective of the Program would be to improve coordination, articulation, coherence, complementarity, rationalization, implementation and evaluation of older adult policy, existing institutionality, public offering of actions, services and resources through the relevant organizations and initiatives of the Chilean Government, targeting older adults. Loan Operation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1006 EN CR-T1006 Strategy for Sustainable Development of Puntarenas (Central Pacific Region) EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1190 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income microentrepreneurs through sustainable expansion of the supply of microcredit in periurban areas of Guayaquil. EC-L1190 Improving Living Conditions for Microentrepreneurs in Periurban areas: Guayaquil To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income microentrepreneurs through sustainable expansion of the supply of microcredit in periurban areas of Guayaquil. Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0306025 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income microentrepreneurs through sustainable expansion of the supply of microcredit in periurban areas of Guayaquil. SP0306025 Improving Living Conditions for Microentrepreneurs in Periurban areas: Guayaquil To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income microentrepreneurs through sustainable expansion of the supply of microcredit in periurban areas of Guayaquil. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1006 The Program's objective is to help improve efficiency in the administration of public buildings by the introduction of instruments that could provide incentives for to a more rational use of public buildings. CH-L1006 Public Buildings Management Program The Program's objective is to help improve efficiency in the administration of public buildings by the introduction of instruments that could provide incentives for to a more rational use of public buildings. Loan Operation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1020 EN RG-T1020 Network of Research Centers EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Sep-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1052 EN RS-T1052 Capacity Building for Environmental Governance EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 31-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1011 Strengthening of IDB's and IIC's capacities in the identification and preparation of rural and/or renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. RS-X1011 Mainstreaming Sustainable Energy in LAC Strengthening of IDB's and IIC's capacities in the identification and preparation of rural and/or renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Technical Cooperation Regional 30-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210004 The project aims to build knowledge regarding the extent and costs of discrimination in the Region. Specifically, the operation aims to identify legislative challenges in each country in order to strengthen anti-discrimination legal frameworks. TC0210004 Regional Fora on Non-Discrimination The project aims to build knowledge regarding the extent and costs of discrimination in the Region. Specifically, the operation aims to identify legislative challenges in each country in order to strengthen anti-discrimination legal frameworks. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1013 TC objective is to perform a diagnostic study of public sector institutions' processes and procedures susceptible of corrupt activities; an to provide recommendations for mechanisms to detect or prevent such activities ES-T1013 Executive Branch Transparency Program TC objective is to perform a diagnostic study of public sector institutions' processes and procedures susceptible of corrupt activities; an to provide recommendations for mechanisms to detect or prevent such activities Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1010 EN GU-T1010 Information Consultation and Participation Strategy for PPP EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1027 EN HO-T1027 Support for the Strengthening of Honduran Civil Society III EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0302 THIS GLOBAL MULTIPLE WORKS PROGRAM HAS THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC BUS SERVICES AND THE CIRCULATION OF NON-MOTORIZED TRAFFIC (PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS). THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIONS TO IMPROVE THE CIRCULATION OF BUSES, SUCH AS DEDICATED BUS LANES, ALONG WITH IMPROVED TERMINALS AND TRANSFER SYSTEMS, MORE DIRECT ROUTING, AND INSTALLATION OF BIKEWAYS AND PEDESTRIAN STREETS. BR0302 Fortaleza Urban Transport THIS GLOBAL MULTIPLE WORKS PROGRAM HAS THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC BUS SERVICES AND THE CIRCULATION OF NON-MOTORIZED TRAFFIC (PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS). THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIONS TO IMPROVE THE CIRCULATION OF BUSES, SUCH AS DEDICATED BUS LANES, ALONG WITH IMPROVED TERMINALS AND TRANSFER SYSTEMS, MORE DIRECT ROUTING, AND INSTALLATION OF BIKEWAYS AND PEDESTRIAN STREETS. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 25-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0400 The Program general objective is to improve mobility, safety and accesibility of the urban transportation system users within São Bernardo do Campo municipality, with priority for public transit and pedestrians. The specific objectives are: i) to decrease travel time; ii) to reduce vehicle operating costs; iii) to decrease the number of traffic accidents with injures or deaths; iv) to improve accesibility for the physically disabled; v) to expand conectivity and integration between the neighborhoods; vi) to improve travel time and coverage of the public transportation system with autobuses; and vii) to reduce air pollution and noise. BR0400 Sao Bernardo do Campo Urban Transportation The Program general objective is to improve mobility, safety and accesibility of the urban transportation system users within São Bernardo do Campo municipality, with priority for public transit and pedestrians. The specific objectives are: i) to decrease travel time; ii) to reduce vehicle operating costs; iii) to decrease the number of traffic accidents with injures or deaths; iv) to improve accesibility for the physically disabled; v) to expand conectivity and integration between the neighborhoods; vi) to improve travel time and coverage of the public transportation system with autobuses; and vii) to reduce air pollution and noise. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 25-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1022 Support the development of an Strategic Plan for reforming the teacher training system in Ecuador. EC-T1022 Support for the Design of Basic Education Teacher Training Reform in Ecuador Support the development of an Strategic Plan for reforming the teacher training system in Ecuador. Technical Cooperation Ecuador EDUCATION 25-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1007 EN ES-T1007 Support for MINEC on Power Markets EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENERGY 25-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1009 EN GU-T1009 Support for Government Plan Follow-up EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1010 Contribute to the preparation of urban development projects by SO1 through analisis and comparation of Spanish and Paraguayan experiences in urban development projects related to land use. PR-T1010 Strategy for Urban Plans and Land Use Contribute to the preparation of urban development projects by SO1 through analisis and comparation of Spanish and Paraguayan experiences in urban development projects related to land use. Technical Cooperation Paraguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 25-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1003 In order to reach its objectives, the project contemplates the production of 10 audio-visual modules in mathematics to train secondary education teachers, complemented by practical guides. RG-T1003 Strengthning Knowledge Secondary School Teachers in Science,Mathematics & Liter. In order to reach its objectives, the project contemplates the production of 10 audio-visual modules in mathematics to train secondary education teachers, complemented by practical guides. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 25-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209038 To support, in conjunction with UNDP and ECLAC, the governments of the region in evaluating the feasibility of meeting their respective MDG, and to strengthen national entities responsible for spear-heading these efforts. TC0209038 Reaching the Millenium Development Goals: Searching for Political Consensus To support, in conjunction with UNDP and ECLAC, the governments of the region in evaluating the feasibility of meeting their respective MDG, and to strengthen national entities responsible for spear-heading these efforts. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1002 EN TT-T1002 Land Title Legislative Package EN Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1007 Disseminate information and build knowledge of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) at a variety of levels of Jamaican society. JA-T1007 Information and Knowledge Building for the FTAA Disseminate information and build knowledge of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) at a variety of levels of Jamaican society. Technical Cooperation Jamaica TRADE 23-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1012 The objective of the consultancy is to ensure that the executing agency will operate as autonomously as possible while having the support from an international consultant who has extensive experience in the execution of similar programs and whose participation is considered crucial by the project team for the proper execution of the project. HA-T1012 Support to the Sector Reform Unit (Loan 1010/SF-HA) The objective of the consultancy is to ensure that the executing agency will operate as autonomously as possible while having the support from an international consultant who has extensive experience in the execution of similar programs and whose participation is considered crucial by the project team for the proper execution of the project. Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 20-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1018 Assist microcredit institutions (OSCIPs) that are not under supervision of the Central Bank in their integration through the implementation and use of strategic planning instruments as well as the application of criteria to evaluate their performance. BR-M1018 Strengthening Management in Microcredit Institutions Assist microcredit institutions (OSCIPs) that are not under supervision of the Central Bank in their integration through the implementation and use of strategic planning instruments as well as the application of criteria to evaluate their performance. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1019 Promote the integration of microenterprises into the formal economy through training. BR-M1019 Tourism Microenterprises Integration into the Formal Economy Promote the integration of microenterprises into the formal economy through training. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1007 The main objective of this operation is to develop and implement an assessment of rural poverty and inequality in Colombia, with an emphasis on human capital, social protection, labor markets, and displacement in rural areas. The results of this assessment will inform policy and provide programmatic recommendations to address rural poverty in the framework of its Poverty and Inequality Reduction Strategy. CO-T1007 Assessment and Action Plan for Reduction of Rural Poverty in Colombia The main objective of this operation is to develop and implement an assessment of rural poverty and inequality in Colombia, with an emphasis on human capital, social protection, labor markets, and displacement in rural areas. The results of this assessment will inform policy and provide programmatic recommendations to address rural poverty in the framework of its Poverty and Inequality Reduction Strategy. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1010 EN AR-L1010 PEF:AR-L1002 Inst.Improvement for Productive Sector & Fiscal Adm in Provinces EN Loan Operation Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1005 EN DR-T1005 Justice and Citizen Security Diagnosis EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1009 The consultancy is to ensure that the SRU will operate as autonomously as possible while having the support from an international specialist who has extensive experience in the execution of similar programs and whose participation is considered crucial by the project team for the proper execution of the project. HA-T1009 Support for the Execution of Loan 1010/SF-HA The consultancy is to ensure that the SRU will operate as autonomously as possible while having the support from an international specialist who has extensive experience in the execution of similar programs and whose participation is considered crucial by the project team for the proper execution of the project. Technical Cooperation Haiti WATER AND SANITATION 09-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1025 Includes two components: 1) to make an assessment and prepare a strategy and an action plan to reduce electricity losses; and 2) to select the best option and prepare the bidding documents for the communications system to transfer data to the National Dispatch Center. HO-T1025 Support for the PPP Energy Sector Includes two components: 1) to make an assessment and prepare a strategy and an action plan to reduce electricity losses; and 2) to select the best option and prepare the bidding documents for the communications system to transfer data to the National Dispatch Center. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENERGY 09-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9811896 The development of the Concept Design of a GIS-based Transportation Planning Information System to support multi-modal regional transportation studies and highway infrastructure management, focusing on strengthening inter-oceanic alternatives, the improvement of GIS capabilities at the Ministerio de Transportes, and also the integration of existing spatial data in coordination with the State Highway Departments. TC9811896 Regional Transportation Planning Information System The development of the Concept Design of a GIS-based Transportation Planning Information System to support multi-modal regional transportation studies and highway infrastructure management, focusing on strengthening inter-oceanic alternatives, the improvement of GIS capabilities at the Ministerio de Transportes, and also the integration of existing spatial data in coordination with the State Highway Departments. Technical Cooperation Brazil TRANSPORT 09-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-M1001 The overall objective of the project is to help improve the efficiency and sustainability of water supply and sanitation services in Honduras. The specific purpose is to strengthen Honduras' recently created ERSAPS so that it has the tools it needs to effectively regulate the sector. HO-M1001 Potable Water and Sanitation The overall objective of the project is to help improve the efficiency and sustainability of water supply and sanitation services in Honduras. The specific purpose is to strengthen Honduras' recently created ERSAPS so that it has the tools it needs to effectively regulate the sector. Technical Cooperation Honduras WATER AND SANITATION 06-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1084 The objectives of the this technical cooperation are: (i) to assess the potential quantity and quality of smaller carbon finance deals in the region; and (ii) to analyze the typical carbon contract structure and determine if leveraging the carbon finance piece would provide access to additional capital that is needed for the deals; and (iii) to assess the interest (or reticence) of existing financial institutions in the region to utilize the carbon contracts as collateral. RG-T1084 Assessment of Carbon Finance Opportunities for Small-Scale Deals The objectives of the this technical cooperation are: (i) to assess the potential quantity and quality of smaller carbon finance deals in the region; and (ii) to analyze the typical carbon contract structure and determine if leveraging the carbon finance piece would provide access to additional capital that is needed for the deals; and (iii) to assess the interest (or reticence) of existing financial institutions in the region to utilize the carbon contracts as collateral. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 06-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-T1001 To strengthen the capacity of the University of Guyana to train students in applying statistical concepts in the analysis of social sector policies. GY-T1001 Strengthening Statistics & Social Policy Analysis Teaching & Research To strengthen the capacity of the University of Guyana to train students in applying statistical concepts in the analysis of social sector policies. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1010 The Technical Cooperation includes the following activities: i) hire experts to design a domestic violence prevention program adequate to the legal and institutional situation of Nicaragua; ii) to contract an expert to carry out an analysis on the participation mechanism of the citizens in the preparation and implementation of the loan operation; iii) to organize a workshop to raise awareness about the importance of violence prevention, to establish consensus about the policies in this area, and to discuss further line of actions among the public sector, civil society and other concerned parties; iv) to carry out a baseline study for the development effectiveness of the loan operation, including the selection of indicators to be followed, definition of methodology of measurement, follow-up on indicators, and final analysis. NI-T1010 Base Line Construction for the Citizens Security Program (NI-0168) The Technical Cooperation includes the following activities: i) hire experts to design a domestic violence prevention program adequate to the legal and institutional situation of Nicaragua; ii) to contract an expert to carry out an analysis on the participation mechanism of the citizens in the preparation and implementation of the loan operation; iii) to organize a workshop to raise awareness about the importance of violence prevention, to establish consensus about the policies in this area, and to discuss further line of actions among the public sector, civil society and other concerned parties; iv) to carry out a baseline study for the development effectiveness of the loan operation, including the selection of indicators to be followed, definition of methodology of measurement, follow-up on indicators, and final analysis. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Aug-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304029 The general objective is to make financial information on the performance of Honduran companies more reliable, transparent, objective, and comparable. The specific objective is to adopt and properly apply the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Auditing Standards (IAS). TC0304029 Adoption of International Accounting Standards The general objective is to make financial information on the performance of Honduran companies more reliable, transparent, objective, and comparable. The specific objective is to adopt and properly apply the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Auditing Standards (IAS). Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1002 The goal of this project is to establish a public-private institutional mechanism with nationwide coverage to support the competitive development of clusters, capable of producing verifiable improvements in the competitiveness of participating firms. The purpose of the project is to implement a competitively awarded cluster development support program, using efficient and transparent procedures and promoting partnerships among firms, mainly through outreach units in the clusters. CO-M1002 Program to Support Clusters Competitiveness The goal of this project is to establish a public-private institutional mechanism with nationwide coverage to support the competitive development of clusters, capable of producing verifiable improvements in the competitiveness of participating firms. The purpose of the project is to implement a competitively awarded cluster development support program, using efficient and transparent procedures and promoting partnerships among firms, mainly through outreach units in the clusters. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1006 EN DR-T1006 Strengthening Integrated Financial Admin. Systems Region NOC EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1014 The non reimbursable TC will be channeled through the newly created Emergency Commission for the physical and psychological survivors of the catastrophe. PR-T1014 Emergency Assistance to Fire Victims in Asunción The non reimbursable TC will be channeled through the newly created Emergency Commission for the physical and psychological survivors of the catastrophe. Technical Cooperation Paraguay HEALTH 04-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1002 The project involves an establishment of a US$60 million trade finance facility to be used to provide export financing to small and medium sized exporters in Argentina and Brazil, and subsequently to other countries in Latin America. The facility will be granted to Crecera Finance Company L.P., a newly established investment vehicle in Delaware specialized in short-term trade finance in Latin America. RG-L1002 Crecera Regional Trade Finance Fund The project involves an establishment of a US$60 million trade finance facility to be used to provide export financing to small and medium sized exporters in Argentina and Brazil, and subsequently to other countries in Latin America. The facility will be granted to Crecera Finance Company L.P., a newly established investment vehicle in Delaware specialized in short-term trade finance in Latin America. Loan Operation Regional TRADE 04-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1002 The general objective of the project is to promote the use of renewable energy technologies for power generation and to improve the use of energy and other inputs for companies' operations in Central America. The purpose of this CAREC Facility is to provide mezzanine-type financing for SMEs in the areas of proven renewable energy, cleaner production, and energy efficiency related deals in Central America. Such deals will also have a myriad of socio-economic and environmental benefits: small enterprise development, increased productivity, an alternative to fossil fuel dependence and improved health through reduced levels of harmful emissions. RG-M1002 Central American Renewable Energy and Cleaner Production (CAREC) Facility The general objective of the project is to promote the use of renewable energy technologies for power generation and to improve the use of energy and other inputs for companies' operations in Central America. The purpose of this CAREC Facility is to provide mezzanine-type financing for SMEs in the areas of proven renewable energy, cleaner production, and energy efficiency related deals in Central America. Such deals will also have a myriad of socio-economic and environmental benefits: small enterprise development, increased productivity, an alternative to fossil fuel dependence and improved health through reduced levels of harmful emissions. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 04-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-Q0001 The general objective of the project is to promote the use of renewable energy technologies for power generation and to improve the use of energy and other inputs for companies' operations in Central America. The purpose of this CAREC Facility is to provide mezzanine-type financing for SMEs in the areas of proven renewable energy, cleaner production, and energy efficiency related deals in Central America. Such deals will also have a myriad of socio-economic and environmental benefits: small enterprise development, increased productivity, an alternative to fossil fuel dependence and improved health through reduced levels of harmful emissions. RG-Q0001 Central American Renewable Energy and Cleaner Production (CAREC) Facility The general objective of the project is to promote the use of renewable energy technologies for power generation and to improve the use of energy and other inputs for companies' operations in Central America. The purpose of this CAREC Facility is to provide mezzanine-type financing for SMEs in the areas of proven renewable energy, cleaner production, and energy efficiency related deals in Central America. Such deals will also have a myriad of socio-economic and environmental benefits: small enterprise development, increased productivity, an alternative to fossil fuel dependence and improved health through reduced levels of harmful emissions. Equity Regional ENERGY 04-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1021 EN RG-T1021 Technical Support for FTAA Negotiations EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 04-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1082 EN RS-T1082 Support to Promote the Italian Trust Fund for MIF Project Preparation EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1008 To carry out a survey to measure vaccination rates. CO-T1008 Support for the Extended Vaccinations Program To carry out a survey to measure vaccination rates. Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 03-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1011 Produce CSO mapping and provide Civil Society and its counterparts with a tool to facilitate interaction within the sector and with other sectors (Government, international community, private sector, academia, etc.) NI-T1011 Civil Society Organization Mapping Produce CSO mapping and provide Civil Society and its counterparts with a tool to facilitate interaction within the sector and with other sectors (Government, international community, private sector, academia, etc.) Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1081 EN RS-T1081 Technical support to Social Inclusion Fund (2nd Year) EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Aug-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1106 The project's general objective is to help the small bee producers of the southwestern region raise their income through improvements in production, generation of added value, and marketing of honey. The project's specific objectives are: (i) to improve beekepers' access to financing with which to produce and market their proudcts; (ii) to raise honey output by increasing the number of hives in production and enhancing productivity; (iii) to improve quality and add value to the honey, to meet market needs; (iv) to enhance beekepers' ability to efficiently market their products in high-value markets; and (v) to build Copiasuro's business management capacity, so that it can deliver better production and marketing support GU-L1106 Quality and Productivity of Small-scale Beekeepers Engaged in Fair Trade The project's general objective is to help the small bee producers of the southwestern region raise their income through improvements in production, generation of added value, and marketing of honey. The project's specific objectives are: (i) to improve beekepers' access to financing with which to produce and market their proudcts; (ii) to raise honey output by increasing the number of hives in production and enhancing productivity; (iii) to improve quality and add value to the honey, to meet market needs; (iv) to enhance beekepers' ability to efficiently market their products in high-value markets; and (v) to build Copiasuro's business management capacity, so that it can deliver better production and marketing support Loan Operation Guatemala 29-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-S1001 The project's general objective is to help the small bee producers of the southwestern region raise their income through improvements in production, generation of added value, and marketing of honey. The project's specific objectives are: (i) to improve beekepers' access to financing with which to produce and market their proudcts; (ii) to raise honey output by increasing the number of hives in production and enhancing productivity; (iii) to improve quality and add value to the honey, to meet market needs; (iv) to enhance beekepers' ability to efficiently market their products in high-value markets; and (v) to build Copiasuro's business management capacity, so that it can deliver better production and marketing support GU-S1001 Quality and Productivity of Small-scale Beekeepers Engaged in Fair Trade The project's general objective is to help the small bee producers of the southwestern region raise their income through improvements in production, generation of added value, and marketing of honey. The project's specific objectives are: (i) to improve beekepers' access to financing with which to produce and market their proudcts; (ii) to raise honey output by increasing the number of hives in production and enhancing productivity; (iii) to improve quality and add value to the honey, to meet market needs; (iv) to enhance beekepers' ability to efficiently market their products in high-value markets; and (v) to build Copiasuro's business management capacity, so that it can deliver better production and marketing support Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0370 Development of an 880 MW HPP to be constructed in the Canoas Rivern state of Santa Catarina. BR0370 Campos Novos Hydroelectric Power Project Development of an 880 MW HPP to be constructed in the Canoas Rivern state of Santa Catarina. Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 28-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0222 EN HO0222 Social Protection Program EN Loan Operation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1011 The overall objective of the proposed TC is to provide a series of tools for reorienting the vocational education sector towards market demand. The tools will be incorporated into the design of a lending operation on Vocational Education (HA 0017). HA-T1011 Vocational Education and Training and its Linkages to the Labor Market The overall objective of the proposed TC is to provide a series of tools for reorienting the vocational education sector towards market demand. The tools will be incorporated into the design of a lending operation on Vocational Education (HA 0017). Technical Cooperation Haiti EDUCATION 27-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-M1001 The project's objective is to help expand and strengthen microfinance services in Guatemala. Its specific objective is to create a competitive credit facility option for urban microenterprises through the entry of a commercial bank, Bancasol, into the microfinance sector. The project will have three components: (i) support for microcredit management; (ii) support for development of microfinance products and technologies; (iii) support for upgrades to information systems. GU-M1001 Institutional Strengthening of Bancasol The project's objective is to help expand and strengthen microfinance services in Guatemala. Its specific objective is to create a competitive credit facility option for urban microenterprises through the entry of a commercial bank, Bancasol, into the microfinance sector. The project will have three components: (i) support for microcredit management; (ii) support for development of microfinance products and technologies; (iii) support for upgrades to information systems. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1002 To analyze the feasibility of a public-private scheme for the financing, construction and operation of rainwater drainage systems in seven cities in Chile, with the purpose of reducing casualties from the floods. CH-T1002 Urban Rain Water Drainage To analyze the feasibility of a public-private scheme for the financing, construction and operation of rainwater drainage systems in seven cities in Chile, with the purpose of reducing casualties from the floods. Technical Cooperation Chile WATER AND SANITATION 23-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1080 The general objective of the proposed TC is to strengthen the capacity of private sector organizations in the region to assist their members in understanding and preparing for freer trade. The specific objectives are to (i) assess existing private sector organizations in CARICOM in terms of their institutional and technical capacity to provide clients with trade-related services; (ii) identify gaps in respect of the demand for, and supply of, such services; (iii) raise awareness among donors, governments and the private sector about these gaps and how they could be addressed; (iv) identify specific actions that could be taken at regional level to support the development of private sector institutions; and (v) identify existing private sector entities that could act as Executors of Bank, MIF and other donor-financed programs. RG-T1080 Diagnosis of Caribbean Private Sector Organizations The general objective of the proposed TC is to strengthen the capacity of private sector organizations in the region to assist their members in understanding and preparing for freer trade. The specific objectives are to (i) assess existing private sector organizations in CARICOM in terms of their institutional and technical capacity to provide clients with trade-related services; (ii) identify gaps in respect of the demand for, and supply of, such services; (iii) raise awareness among donors, governments and the private sector about these gaps and how they could be addressed; (iv) identify specific actions that could be taken at regional level to support the development of private sector institutions; and (v) identify existing private sector entities that could act as Executors of Bank, MIF and other donor-financed programs. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1075 EN RS-T1075 Development of Integrated Water Resources Management Plans and Strategies EN Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 23-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1048 EN RG-T1048 Spanish as Official Language of the Committee of the Harmonized System EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 22-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1065 Establish guidelines for projects and activities centered around the informal recycling of solid waste by low-income families in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The goal is to improve the socioeconomic situation, the environment and the quality of life of families whose livelihood depend on recovering recyclable materials from the municipal solid waste stream. RS-T1065 Improving Livelihoods in Informal Recycling Establish guidelines for projects and activities centered around the informal recycling of solid waste by low-income families in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The goal is to improve the socioeconomic situation, the environment and the quality of life of families whose livelihood depend on recovering recyclable materials from the municipal solid waste stream. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1074 EN RS-T1074 Support for Establishment of the Global Water Partnership Caribbean EN Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 22-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1077 The general purpose of the proposed operation is to increase the potential for expanding cost-effective and developmentally beneficial RE generation in Mesoamerica. The more specific purposes are: (a) to identify lessons learned from past experience in order to highlight barriers to potential increases in RE investment throughout the focus area, with an eye toward distinguishing economic and financial barriers from technical and institutional barriers; (b) to use these lessons learned to identify the potential for economically efficient and financially sustainable means for lowering key barriers; and (c) to support efforts already underway in the region to stimulate transversal interest and activity in reaping developmental and environmental benefits of cost-effective RE investments. RS-T1077 Renewable Energy, Regional Integration and GHG Mitigation The general purpose of the proposed operation is to increase the potential for expanding cost-effective and developmentally beneficial RE generation in Mesoamerica. The more specific purposes are: (a) to identify lessons learned from past experience in order to highlight barriers to potential increases in RE investment throughout the focus area, with an eye toward distinguishing economic and financial barriers from technical and institutional barriers; (b) to use these lessons learned to identify the potential for economically efficient and financially sustainable means for lowering key barriers; and (c) to support efforts already underway in the region to stimulate transversal interest and activity in reaping developmental and environmental benefits of cost-effective RE investments. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 22-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1078 This consultancy's general objective is to review the experiences of selected FIs in Latin America at designing and implementing Environmental Risk Management Systems or environmental review procedures. During discussions with FI management, Consultants will consider the following questions: 1) the background of the institution; 2) the specific environmental measures implemented by the institution (i.e. environmental policy, environmental risk management procedures, environmental legal covenants introduced in loan agreements, etc.); 3) the specific business benefits; and 4) the lessons learned. RS-T1078 Strengthening Environmental Management Systems in LAC Financial Institutions This consultancy's general objective is to review the experiences of selected FIs in Latin America at designing and implementing Environmental Risk Management Systems or environmental review procedures. During discussions with FI management, Consultants will consider the following questions: 1) the background of the institution; 2) the specific environmental measures implemented by the institution (i.e. environmental policy, environmental risk management procedures, environmental legal covenants introduced in loan agreements, etc.); 3) the specific business benefits; and 4) the lessons learned. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 22-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1079 EN RS-T1079 Support for the Preparation of a Brochure of IDB-Netherlands Water Partnership EN Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 22-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR0150 Short, medium and long-term measures will be defined for improving the quality of life of the population in the basin and for attaining: (i) adequate equilibrium between natural resources conservation and the improvement and sustainability of the economic activities; (ii) orienting the public investment in infrastructure and basic services; and (iii) increase the capacity of the institutions responsible for the management of the natural resources with the effective participation of the communities and local governments. CR0150 Sustainable Development of the Binational Watershed Rio Sixaola Short, medium and long-term measures will be defined for improving the quality of life of the population in the basin and for attaining: (i) adequate equilibrium between natural resources conservation and the improvement and sustainability of the economic activities; (ii) orienting the public investment in infrastructure and basic services; and (iii) increase the capacity of the institutions responsible for the management of the natural resources with the effective participation of the communities and local governments. Loan Operation Costa Rica WATER AND SANITATION 21-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1077 The objective of the project is to contribute to the development of a robust SME lending market in Guyana and Suriname, and to create a new SME specialized and sustainable lending institution. The project's desired outcomes are: (i) the development and expansion of at least fift SMEs over the next five years in Guyana and Suriname; and (ii) the development of a new SME specialized financial intermediary. RG-L1077 Improving the Competitiveness of SMEs through Appropriate Financing The objective of the project is to contribute to the development of a robust SME lending market in Guyana and Suriname, and to create a new SME specialized and sustainable lending institution. The project's desired outcomes are: (i) the development and expansion of at least fift SMEs over the next five years in Guyana and Suriname; and (ii) the development of a new SME specialized financial intermediary. Loan Operation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 21-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1005 The project's general objective is to increase the availability and lower the cost of broadband connectivity among Mesoamerican countries and between them and the rest of the world by making greater use of ICTs (information and communication technologies). The specific objective is to support development of the Mesoamerican Information Highway (AMI), its broadband infrastructure being a prerequisite for improving Mesoamerican connectivity. RG-M1005 Development of the Mesoamerican Information Highway of the PPP The project's general objective is to increase the availability and lower the cost of broadband connectivity among Mesoamerican countries and between them and the rest of the world by making greater use of ICTs (information and communication technologies). The specific objective is to support development of the Mesoamerican Information Highway (AMI), its broadband infrastructure being a prerequisite for improving Mesoamerican connectivity. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 21-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1025 The objective of the project is to contribute to the development of a robust SME lending market in Guyana and Suriname, and to create a new SME specialized and sustainable lending institution. The project's desired outcomes are: (i) the development and expansion of at least fift SMEs over the next five years in Guyana and Suriname; and (ii) the development of a new SME specialized financial intermediary. RG-M1025 Improving the Competitiveness of SMEs through Appropriate Financing The objective of the project is to contribute to the development of a robust SME lending market in Guyana and Suriname, and to create a new SME specialized and sustainable lending institution. The project's desired outcomes are: (i) the development and expansion of at least fift SMEs over the next five years in Guyana and Suriname; and (ii) the development of a new SME specialized financial intermediary. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 21-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1003 The program will support the Government's economic authorities to execute studies and consulting services critical to fulfilling policy goals agreed with the Bank and the IMF in the areas of fiscal discipline and taxation. DR-T1003 Protecting Macroeconomic and Financial Stability The program will support the Government's economic authorities to execute studies and consulting services critical to fulfilling policy goals agreed with the Bank and the IMF in the areas of fiscal discipline and taxation. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1005 The objective of the operation is to design the diffrent components, activities, costs, of the Second Stage of the Justice Administration Program. GU-T1005 Support to Prepare the Second Stage of the Justice Program The objective of the operation is to design the diffrent components, activities, costs, of the Second Stage of the Justice Administration Program. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1130 To improve the quality of life of its beneficiaries by generating new employment opportunities, srengthening existing employment, and improving the income and welfare of poor and marginalized groups in Honduras. HO-L1130 Financing Facility for Small Productive Initiatives To improve the quality of life of its beneficiaries by generating new employment opportunities, srengthening existing employment, and improving the income and welfare of poor and marginalized groups in Honduras. Loan Operation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-S1001 To improve the quality of life of its beneficiaries by generating new employment opportunities, srengthening existing employment, and improving the income and welfare of poor and marginalized groups in Honduras. HO-S1001 Financing Facility for Small Productive Initiatives To improve the quality of life of its beneficiaries by generating new employment opportunities, srengthening existing employment, and improving the income and welfare of poor and marginalized groups in Honduras. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1100 To contribute to increasing the incomes of and helping generate employment in micro and small businesses. NI-L1100 Leasing for Small and Microenterprises To contribute to increasing the incomes of and helping generate employment in micro and small businesses. Loan Operation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jul-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-S1002 To contribute to increasing the incomes of and helping generate employment in micro and small businesses. NI-S1002 Leasing for Small and Microenterprises To contribute to increasing the incomes of and helping generate employment in micro and small businesses. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1108 To help to improve the quality of life and the general area around the Cateura garbage dump. PR-L1108 Improving the Quality of Life of Garbage Recyclers in Asunción To help to improve the quality of life and the general area around the Cateura garbage dump. Loan Operation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-S1001 To help to improve the quality of life and the general area around the Cateura garbage dump. PR-S1001 Improving the Quality of Life of Garbage Recyclers in Asunción To help to improve the quality of life and the general area around the Cateura garbage dump. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-T1005 The main objective of this project is to gather information regarding the potential impacts of a proposed PRI/Alcoa project on the Amerindian communities in the area of influence and provide information about the proposed project to these communities and their representative organizations in western Suriname. A secondary objective is to build capacity among the Indigenous communities in this area so that they can engage in dialogue with the Government of Suriname, Alcoa and its joint venture partner, BHP Billiton, regarding their needs, concerns and interests. SU-T1005 Indigenous Peoples and Mining in Suriname The main objective of this project is to gather information regarding the potential impacts of a proposed PRI/Alcoa project on the Amerindian communities in the area of influence and provide information about the proposed project to these communities and their representative organizations in western Suriname. A secondary objective is to build capacity among the Indigenous communities in this area so that they can engage in dialogue with the Government of Suriname, Alcoa and its joint venture partner, BHP Billiton, regarding their needs, concerns and interests. Technical Cooperation Suriname SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1054 This project aims at shedding light on the relationship between regional integration, remittances and development. It has three (3) specific objectives: First specific objective: to understand how existing integration arrangements, whether formal or informal, affect remittance flows. For example, formal free trade agreements may contain disciplines on financial services that may reduce the cost of sending remittances across borders; moreover, informal economic integration via the strengthening of migrant networks, for example, may facilitate migration and increase the number of potential remittance senders. Second specific objective: to enhance our understanding of how remittances contribute to economic development, assessing, for example, remittances' impact on education, health, income distribution and saving. Third specific objective: to increase awareness in the region about the importance of remittances as a potential engine of economic development. RG-T1054 Regional Integration, Remittances and Development This project aims at shedding light on the relationship between regional integration, remittances and development. It has three (3) specific objectives: First specific objective: to understand how existing integration arrangements, whether formal or informal, affect remittance flows. For example, formal free trade agreements may contain disciplines on financial services that may reduce the cost of sending remittances across borders; moreover, informal economic integration via the strengthening of migrant networks, for example, may facilitate migration and increase the number of potential remittance senders. Second specific objective: to enhance our understanding of how remittances contribute to economic development, assessing, for example, remittances' impact on education, health, income distribution and saving. Third specific objective: to increase awareness in the region about the importance of remittances as a potential engine of economic development. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 16-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1012 The objective of the consultancy is to support the Government of El Salvador in the establishment of a social protection network. ES-T1012 Social Safety Net Strategy The objective of the consultancy is to support the Government of El Salvador in the establishment of a social protection network. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-T1001 To assist the Chilean Government in defining it's proposal for the urban renewal and development of the city of Valparaiso, whose historic quarters were declared a World Heritage site in 2003. CH-T1001 Urban Renewal and Development of Valparaíso To assist the Chilean Government in defining it's proposal for the urban renewal and development of the city of Valparaiso, whose historic quarters were declared a World Heritage site in 2003. Technical Cooperation Chile URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 14-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0207 The general objective of the project is to improve Honduras competitiveness and to support the highway integration process with the countries of the Plan Puebla Panamá. The specific objectives are the improvement of transport conditions for passengers and cargo through the North Highway CA-5 and the facilitation of commerce among the countries connected by the Atlantic Corredor of the Plan Puebla Panama. HO0207 Improvement of the PPP Atlantic Corridor (Sections of the CA-5 North Highway) The general objective of the project is to improve Honduras competitiveness and to support the highway integration process with the countries of the Plan Puebla Panamá. The specific objectives are the improvement of transport conditions for passengers and cargo through the North Highway CA-5 and the facilitation of commerce among the countries connected by the Atlantic Corredor of the Plan Puebla Panama. Loan Operation Honduras TRANSPORT 14-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1180 To help boost the income and solidify he employment of small-scale cocoa producers in La Convención Province (Cuzco) in a sustainable manner. PE-L1180 Strengthening the Promoting Cocoa Industrialization To help boost the income and solidify he employment of small-scale cocoa producers in La Convención Province (Cuzco) in a sustainable manner. Loan Operation Peru OTHER 14-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-S1001 To help boost the income and solidify he employment of small-scale cocoa producers in La Convención Province (Cuzco) in a sustainable manner. PE-S1001 Strengthening the Promoting Cocoa Industrialization To help boost the income and solidify he employment of small-scale cocoa producers in La Convención Province (Cuzco) in a sustainable manner. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1069 EN RS-T1069 Development and Improvement of Markets EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1021 EN EC-T1021 Negotiation, Evaluation, Control and Monitoring of Proyects EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1013 EN NI-T1013 Emergency due to Mudslides on Musún Hill EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 09-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-M1001 The project's general objective is to help make SMEs in Argentina's metallurgical sector more productive through ICT tools. The specific objective is to establish an ongoing process of technological intervention for SMEs in the metallurgical sector to embrace ICTs. AR-M1001 ICTs Aplication for SMEs in Metalurgic Sector The project's general objective is to help make SMEs in Argentina's metallurgical sector more productive through ICT tools. The specific objective is to establish an ongoing process of technological intervention for SMEs in the metallurgical sector to embrace ICTs. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1005 The establishment of this Fund is expected to further five key objectives: (i) to promote technology entrepreneurship in Mexico by providing growth financing for up to 10 early and middle-stage technology-based SMEs that, if successful, will become role-models for others to follow; (ii) to promote the adoption and use of technology innovations among SMEs, increasing their competitiveness and generating high-quality employment; (iii) to lead the nascent risk capital technology sector in Mexico; (iv) to guide government institutions with an interest in promoting the development of the technology sector on how to invest and participate in the governance of an investment fund; and, (v) to promote risk capital fund raising among non-traditional investors in Mexican investment funds. ME-M1005 Venture Capital for Mexican Technology Based Enterprises - LATIN IDEA The establishment of this Fund is expected to further five key objectives: (i) to promote technology entrepreneurship in Mexico by providing growth financing for up to 10 early and middle-stage technology-based SMEs that, if successful, will become role-models for others to follow; (ii) to promote the adoption and use of technology innovations among SMEs, increasing their competitiveness and generating high-quality employment; (iii) to lead the nascent risk capital technology sector in Mexico; (iv) to guide government institutions with an interest in promoting the development of the technology sector on how to invest and participate in the governance of an investment fund; and, (v) to promote risk capital fund raising among non-traditional investors in Mexican investment funds. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 07-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-Q0001 The establishment of this Fund is expected to further five key objectives: (i) to promote technology entrepreneurship in Mexico by providing growth financing for up to 10 early and middle-stage technology-based SMEs that, if successful, will become role-models for others to follow; (ii) to promote the adoption and use of technology innovations among SMEs, increasing their competitiveness and generating high-quality employment; (iii) to lead the nascent risk capital technology sector in Mexico; (iv) to guide government institutions with an interest in promoting the development of the technology sector on how to invest and participate in the governance of an investment fund; and, (v) to promote risk capital fund raising among non-traditional investors in Mexican investment funds. ME-Q0001 Venture Capital for Mexican Technology Based Enterprises - LATIN IDEA The establishment of this Fund is expected to further five key objectives: (i) to promote technology entrepreneurship in Mexico by providing growth financing for up to 10 early and middle-stage technology-based SMEs that, if successful, will become role-models for others to follow; (ii) to promote the adoption and use of technology innovations among SMEs, increasing their competitiveness and generating high-quality employment; (iii) to lead the nascent risk capital technology sector in Mexico; (iv) to guide government institutions with an interest in promoting the development of the technology sector on how to invest and participate in the governance of an investment fund; and, (v) to promote risk capital fund raising among non-traditional investors in Mexican investment funds. Equity Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 07-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1020 EN EC-T1020 Strenghthening for Afro-ecuadorian Organizations EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1016 1. Collect information on tourism supply and demand and sectoral benchmarks 2. Select pilot areas for future project 3. Prepare proposal BR-T1016 Preparation SMES Tourism Estrada Real 1. Collect information on tourism supply and demand and sectoral benchmarks 2. Select pilot areas for future project 3. Prepare proposal Technical Cooperation Brazil SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 01-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1063 EN RG-T1063 Consolidate MERCOSUR's Presidency of the Comitte of Permanent Representatives EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 01-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1064 EN RG-T1064 Public Sector Management and Governance EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Jul-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-L1011 BIIF or InfraBrasil FIP is a closed-end, mixed debt-equity infrastructure investment fund (with assets valued at US$662 million as of September 2012 and expected 15-year life), designed to provide a source of long-term financing in local currency to a market that lacks such resources, thereby contributing to the development of infrastructure in Brazil as well as to its sustainable development. During its investment cycle it financed greenfield, CAPEX and rehabilitation projects throughout Brazil, including transportation, wind, hydro, waste management and water treatment. The IDB supported the Fund disbursing US$52 million of senior loan between 2007 and 2009. BR-L1011 Brazilian Infrastructure Investment Fund (BIIF) BIIF or InfraBrasil FIP is a closed-end, mixed debt-equity infrastructure investment fund (with assets valued at US$662 million as of September 2012 and expected 15-year life), designed to provide a source of long-term financing in local currency to a market that lacks such resources, thereby contributing to the development of infrastructure in Brazil as well as to its sustainable development. During its investment cycle it financed greenfield, CAPEX and rehabilitation projects throughout Brazil, including transportation, wind, hydro, waste management and water treatment. The IDB supported the Fund disbursing US$52 million of senior loan between 2007 and 2009. Loan Operation Brazil 30-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0397 Support improved quality of life of the population of the municipality of Belo Horizonte, through improving their environmental conditions. For this the program will emphasize its efforts on: (i) infrastructure works aimed at cleaning up waterways and reducing flood risks, (ii) environmental and health education to promote awareness of the population, (iii ) institutional strengthening to ensure the effectiveness of the program. BR0397 Environmental Rehabilitation Belo Horizonte Support improved quality of life of the population of the municipality of Belo Horizonte, through improving their environmental conditions. For this the program will emphasize its efforts on: (i) infrastructure works aimed at cleaning up waterways and reducing flood risks, (ii) environmental and health education to promote awareness of the population, (iii ) institutional strengthening to ensure the effectiveness of the program. Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 30-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0266 EN CO0266 Public Service Reform Program EN Loan Operation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0208 The objective HO0208 Strengthening of Fiscal Management The objective Loan Operation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA0106 The purpose of the program is to achieve more efficient allocation of the country's irrigation water resources. The focus will be on the definition of a suitable policy and institutional framework, followed by the design and implementation of investments in selected irrigation projects, as well as in support services. JA0106 National Irrigation Development Program The purpose of the program is to achieve more efficient allocation of the country's irrigation water resources. The focus will be on the definition of a suitable policy and institutional framework, followed by the design and implementation of investments in selected irrigation projects, as well as in support services. Loan Operation Jamaica AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0170 EN NI0170 PPP Road Program for Competitiveness EN Loan Operation Nicaragua TRANSPORT 30-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0181 Contribute to a more coordinated action of the Government of Nicaragua's performance in meeting social and economic challenges, thus achieving better coordination and efficiency of local and foreign resources public investment; and improve supervision of investments, social development and economic development strategies, whether at national, regional or local levels. NI0181 Support Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, and Secretary of the Presidency Contribute to a more coordinated action of the Government of Nicaragua's performance in meeting social and economic challenges, thus achieving better coordination and efficiency of local and foreign resources public investment; and improve supervision of investments, social development and economic development strategies, whether at national, regional or local levels. Loan Operation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1026 The general objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to provide information, instruments and methodologies for the inclusion of the indigenous and afro-Honduran population in the national workforce for future development projects. In particular, the TC seeks to disseminate the utilization of a recently developed database on indigenous and afro-Honduran professionals (ATN/NS-8440-HO and ATN/SF-5544-HO-Conceptualizacion) to government institutions, civil society, NGOs, international agencies, and also to the indigenous and afro-Honduran populations. Furthermore, the TC will evaluate and examine the way the different stakeholders make use of the database in order to assess their needs and to provide technical advice. HO-T1026 Dissemination of Database on Indigenous and Afro-Honduran Professionals The general objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to provide information, instruments and methodologies for the inclusion of the indigenous and afro-Honduran population in the national workforce for future development projects. In particular, the TC seeks to disseminate the utilization of a recently developed database on indigenous and afro-Honduran professionals (ATN/NS-8440-HO and ATN/SF-5544-HO-Conceptualizacion) to government institutions, civil society, NGOs, international agencies, and also to the indigenous and afro-Honduran populations. Furthermore, the TC will evaluate and examine the way the different stakeholders make use of the database in order to assess their needs and to provide technical advice. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1007 EN CH-L1007 FEP:L1005 Innovative Interventions for Older Adults Program EN Loan Operation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 24-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1070 The specific objectives of the operation are: a) To develop a comparative analytical review of successful low/moderate-income housing policies, programs and projects in the region; b) To discuss best practices in the light of current challenges faced by housing ministers and their technical staff in a meeting to stimulate discussion on opportunities and possibilities; c) To identify specific issues of interest to the housing ministers and to provide funding to research them and a meeting to discuss the results; and d) To disseminate the results of the review and the outcomes of the meeting in a publication to be distributed among the leading personnel of housing ministries in the countries of the region. RS-T1070 Sida-IDB Dialogue for Housing Ministers of Central America The specific objectives of the operation are: a) To develop a comparative analytical review of successful low/moderate-income housing policies, programs and projects in the region; b) To discuss best practices in the light of current challenges faced by housing ministers and their technical staff in a meeting to stimulate discussion on opportunities and possibilities; c) To identify specific issues of interest to the housing ministers and to provide funding to research them and a meeting to discuss the results; and d) To disseminate the results of the review and the outcomes of the meeting in a publication to be distributed among the leading personnel of housing ministries in the countries of the region. Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 24-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0216 The objective is to promote the urban, social and economic development of La Paz by reversing the process of physical and social deterioration in the city's center. The purpose is to boost productivity and income, with social inclusion, through investments to improve the urban and environmental quality of the inner city and the socioeconomic situation of vulnerable groups, and to raise the incomes of people who work in the city's center. BO0216 Reactivation of the Center of La Paz The objective is to promote the urban, social and economic development of La Paz by reversing the process of physical and social deterioration in the city's center. The purpose is to boost productivity and income, with social inclusion, through investments to improve the urban and environmental quality of the inner city and the socioeconomic situation of vulnerable groups, and to raise the incomes of people who work in the city's center. Loan Operation Bolivia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 23-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0011 PROGRAM THAT WAS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION, INCLUDING FARMERS ORGANIZATION AND THE REHABILITATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE. TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMPONENTS NOW INCLUDED IN A TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME APPROVED IN PARALLEL WITH THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR LOAN IN DECEMBER 1995 (ASL, GY-0016) GY0011 Agricultural Support Services PROGRAM THAT WAS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION, INCLUDING FARMERS ORGANIZATION AND THE REHABILITATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE. TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMPONENTS NOW INCLUDED IN A TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME APPROVED IN PARALLEL WITH THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR LOAN IN DECEMBER 1995 (ASL, GY-0016) Loan Operation Guyana AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 23-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA0114 The general objective of the Kingston Water and Sanitation Subprogram (hereinafter referred to as ¿Subprogram A¿) is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the Kingston and St. Andrew population by improving the reliability of potable water supply and sanitation services. The specific objective is to initiate a program to improve the quality of the services provided to the Kingston and Saint Andrew Area and increase the efficiency and sustainability of the National Water Commission (¿NWC¿).¿ JA0114 Kingston Metro Water Supply Rehabilitation The general objective of the Kingston Water and Sanitation Subprogram (hereinafter referred to as ¿Subprogram A¿) is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of the Kingston and St. Andrew population by improving the reliability of potable water supply and sanitation services. The specific objective is to initiate a program to improve the quality of the services provided to the Kingston and Saint Andrew Area and increase the efficiency and sustainability of the National Water Commission (¿NWC¿).¿ Loan Operation Jamaica WATER AND SANITATION 23-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1009 Contribute to the development of a sustainable social information system that would allow the Government of Ecuador to effectively design poverty reduction and social development programs, and to evaluate them in terms of their impact, cost, and targeting effectiveness. EC-T1009 Enhancing Ecuador's Demographic and Mother-Child Health Information Contribute to the development of a sustainable social information system that would allow the Government of Ecuador to effectively design poverty reduction and social development programs, and to evaluate them in terms of their impact, cost, and targeting effectiveness. Technical Cooperation Ecuador HEALTH 22-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-X1003 The program's objective is to consolidate the environmental management program created during the first stage, setting in place a self-sustaining institutional framework for ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. Activities include: (a) strengthening of the Executive Commission; (b) investments in protected areas; and (c) public outreach and participation. HO-X1003 Consolidation Environmental Management of Bay Islands The program's objective is to consolidate the environmental management program created during the first stage, setting in place a self-sustaining institutional framework for ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. Activities include: (a) strengthening of the Executive Commission; (b) investments in protected areas; and (c) public outreach and participation. Investment Grants Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1078 EN RG-T1078 Support for MIF Office EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 21-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1019 The objective of this project is to: (a) assess the environmental, technical and socio-economic feasibility of introducing Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) as a pelagic fisheries tool in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, and (b) design a pilot project involving FADs, which will be integrated into the fisheries activities currently funded by the IDB-loan for the environmental management of the Galapagos (1274/OC-EC). EC-T1019 Feasibility Study for Fish Aggregating Devices in Galapagos The objective of this project is to: (a) assess the environmental, technical and socio-economic feasibility of introducing Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) as a pelagic fisheries tool in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, and (b) design a pilot project involving FADs, which will be integrated into the fisheries activities currently funded by the IDB-loan for the environmental management of the Galapagos (1274/OC-EC). Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0402 N/A BR0402 Tele Norte Leste Bond Guarantee (Telemar) N/A Guarantee Brazil SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 16-Jun-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0262 The program aims at contributing to the improvement of the current state of the country's natural resources and environment, through the following actions: i. Increasing the knowledge in environmental matters and improving the National Environmental System and ii. Executing programs and projects to restore, conserve, protect and use natural resources within a participative and consensus context. CO0262 National Environmental System Support Program The program aims at contributing to the improvement of the current state of the country's natural resources and environment, through the following actions: i. Increasing the knowledge in environmental matters and improving the National Environmental System and ii. Executing programs and projects to restore, conserve, protect and use natural resources within a participative and consensus context. Loan Operation Colombia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0076 The main objective of the project is to rehabilitate and improve the road from New Amsterdam to Crabwood-Moleson Creek on the banks of the Corentyne River at the border with Suriname. Improvement of this road will lower transport costs and reduce accident rates improving access to an important agricultural zone and will facilitate regional integration between Guyana and Surinam. Additional objectives include providing support for the institutional strengthening of the Ministry of Public Works and Communications especially in the areas of transport planning, project execution and road safety. GY0076 Moleson Creek-New Amsterdam Road The main objective of the project is to rehabilitate and improve the road from New Amsterdam to Crabwood-Moleson Creek on the banks of the Corentyne River at the border with Suriname. Improvement of this road will lower transport costs and reduce accident rates improving access to an important agricultural zone and will facilitate regional integration between Guyana and Surinam. Additional objectives include providing support for the institutional strengthening of the Ministry of Public Works and Communications especially in the areas of transport planning, project execution and road safety. Loan Operation Guyana TRANSPORT 16-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1003 A local capital market transaction in an amount equivalent to approximately US$500 million, consisting of a mortgage backed securities program (secured by residential mortgage loans) and enhanced by an IDB partial credit guarantee. IDB's partial credit guarantee will be structured such that a partial guarantee (up to 15 of the face value of each series) will be issued with respect to each issuance, with an aggregate amount of up to the maximum guarantee amount. ME-L1003 Hipotecaria Nacional- Mortgages Asset Backed Security A local capital market transaction in an amount equivalent to approximately US$500 million, consisting of a mortgage backed securities program (secured by residential mortgage loans) and enhanced by an IDB partial credit guarantee. IDB's partial credit guarantee will be structured such that a partial guarantee (up to 15 of the face value of each series) will be issued with respect to each issuance, with an aggregate amount of up to the maximum guarantee amount. Guarantee Mexico 16-Jun-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-S1002 Finance the hiring of a consultant to collaborate with the borrowing organizations in the follow-up and monitoring phase of productive projects. ME-S1002 Support for Vigilance and Follow-up of Small Proyects and Technical Cooperation Finance the hiring of a consultant to collaborate with the borrowing organizations in the follow-up and monitoring phase of productive projects. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1003 EN PN-T1003 Skill Standards and Employment Intermediation Services EN Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1067 The objective of the TC is to provide support to the development of the Enlace Trust Fund's activities in order to achieve its proposed goals. RS-T1067 ENLACE Trust Fund Coordination The objective of the TC is to provide support to the development of the Enlace Trust Fund's activities in order to achieve its proposed goals. Technical Cooperation Regional 15-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1068 The objective of this TC is to consolidate and disseminate lessons learned from the implementation of two poverty reduction cash. Several aspects of the effects of these programs are not well known, since they have not been analyzed. Specifically, the TC will evaluate how these programs through their interventions in health and education affect these families decisions to: i) increase their health and that of their children by regulating the frequency of pregnancies and births, ii) reduce their need to migrate looking for better means to support their families, or iii) invest in their communities and the productivity of their crops, if engaged in agriculture transfers programs that the Bank has financed in Honduras and Nicaragua. RS-T1068 Evaluating Effects of Poverty Reduction Programs & Disseminating Lessons Learned The objective of this TC is to consolidate and disseminate lessons learned from the implementation of two poverty reduction cash. Several aspects of the effects of these programs are not well known, since they have not been analyzed. Specifically, the TC will evaluate how these programs through their interventions in health and education affect these families decisions to: i) increase their health and that of their children by regulating the frequency of pregnancies and births, ii) reduce their need to migrate looking for better means to support their families, or iii) invest in their communities and the productivity of their crops, if engaged in agriculture transfers programs that the Bank has financed in Honduras and Nicaragua. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-X1001 EN RG-X1001 Fiscal Fairness in the Countries of the Andean Community EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1071 EN RS-T1071 Remittances as a Development Tool through Post Offices EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 10-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1054 The operation is intended to assist the Government of Guyana in implementing a reform agenda aimed at improving the management of public finances, thereby providing a strong fiscal basis for sustained growth. GY-L1054 Fiscal and Financial Management Program The operation is intended to assist the Government of Guyana in implementing a reform agenda aimed at improving the management of public finances, thereby providing a strong fiscal basis for sustained growth. Loan Operation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0053 The operation is intended to assist the Government of Guyana in implementing a reform agenda aimed at improving the management of public finances, thereby providing a strong fiscal basis for sustained growth. GY0053 Fiscal and Financial Management Program The operation is intended to assist the Government of Guyana in implementing a reform agenda aimed at improving the management of public finances, thereby providing a strong fiscal basis for sustained growth. Loan Operation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0202 EN HO0202 Middle Education and Labor Program EN Loan Operation Honduras EDUCATION 09-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1067 EN RG-T1067 Oversight and Control of Fishing Activity in the South Pacific EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 09-Jun-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305026 The objective of this operation is to support the use of information technology to link legal aid clinics and bar association offices throughout the Caribbean. TC0305026 Information Technology and Access to Justice The objective of this operation is to support the use of information technology to link legal aid clinics and bar association offices throughout the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Jun-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-T1003 The general objective of the project is to enhance competitiveness in various sectors of the economy where there are many microenterprises and small businesses that can supply, or have the potential to supply, the production chains concentrated in specific local areas. AR-T1003 Promotion of Value-added Production Chains in the Province of Mendoza The general objective of the project is to enhance competitiveness in various sectors of the economy where there are many microenterprises and small businesses that can supply, or have the potential to supply, the production chains concentrated in specific local areas. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1010 EN DR-T1010 Academic Accreditation of Universities EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic EDUCATION 04-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1066 EN RS-T1066 Support for Streamlining Regulations Projects for SMEs EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1003 EN GU-L1003 PEF:GU-L1002 Development Program for RBM Mirador EN Loan Operation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1072 EN RG-T1072 Fiscal Fairness in the Countries of the Andean Community EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1062 To support the coordination of a course on Democratic Governance for Young Women Leaders of the Southern Cone. RS-T1062 Democratic Governance for Young Women Leaders of the Southern Cone To support the coordination of a course on Democratic Governance for Young Women Leaders of the Southern Cone. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1009 EN BR-T1009 Support for Indigenous Peoples Statutes Formulation EN Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0077 The objective of the project is to improve health status in Guyana through the strengthening of the institutional capacity of the health sector, a better management and skills of human resources, and improve the health services delivery system. GY0077 Health Sector Program The objective of the project is to improve health status in Guyana through the strengthening of the institutional capacity of the health sector, a better management and skills of human resources, and improve the health services delivery system. Loan Operation Guyana HEALTH 02-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1212 Consolidation of the credit activities of Grameen Chiapas, oriented to people who share common interests in productive areas, especially indigenous women located in marginalized sectors in semi-urban areas of Chiapas. ME-L1212 Financing for Rural Women Microentrepenurs in Chiapas Consolidation of the credit activities of Grameen Chiapas, oriented to people who share common interests in productive areas, especially indigenous women located in marginalized sectors in semi-urban areas of Chiapas. Loan Operation Mexico 02-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0301057 Consolidation of the credit activities of Grameen Chiapas, oriented to people who share common interests in productive areas, especially indigenous women located in marginalized sectors in semi-urban areas of Chiapas. SP0301057 Financing for Rural Women Microentrepenurs in Chiapas Consolidation of the credit activities of Grameen Chiapas, oriented to people who share common interests in productive areas, especially indigenous women located in marginalized sectors in semi-urban areas of Chiapas. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU0027 EN SU0027 Strengthening of Public Sector Management EN Loan Operation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1016 Strengthen and expand the supply of credit for micro and small businesses in the State of Tocantins, where no more than 30% of the municipalities have access to financial services. Technical assistance and training will be provided to two existing cooperatives which will result in their integration to the SICREDI system and the foundation will be set for the implementation of a third cooperative in the State. As a result, the number of clients accessing credit will grow, the administration of the loan portfolio will be improved and the impact will be an increase in productivity of the micro and small businesses in the areas served by the project. BR-M1016 Support for the Cooperative Credit System in Tocantins Strengthen and expand the supply of credit for micro and small businesses in the State of Tocantins, where no more than 30% of the municipalities have access to financial services. Technical assistance and training will be provided to two existing cooperatives which will result in their integration to the SICREDI system and the foundation will be set for the implementation of a third cooperative in the State. As a result, the number of clients accessing credit will grow, the administration of the loan portfolio will be improved and the impact will be an increase in productivity of the micro and small businesses in the areas served by the project. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Jun-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1009 EN DR-T1009 Emergency Caused by Torrential Rain in Jimaní EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 28-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1017 EN EC-T1017 Visit to CORPAIRE EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 28-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1007 The objective of this operation is to assist the Government's activities in providing relief to the victims of the recent floods and ladndslides in Haiti. The assistance will take the form of relief supplies including the following: i) reinforcement of response units, ii) purchase and delivery of first aid and medical supplies, iii) purchase and delivery of clothing, food, water, sleeping bags and cooking supplies, iv) transportantion and logistics and v) distribution of chlorine for the reduction of risk from water-borne illnesses. HA-T1007 Emergency Floods in Response to Floods in Haiti The objective of this operation is to assist the Government's activities in providing relief to the victims of the recent floods and ladndslides in Haiti. The assistance will take the form of relief supplies including the following: i) reinforcement of response units, ii) purchase and delivery of first aid and medical supplies, iii) purchase and delivery of clothing, food, water, sleeping bags and cooking supplies, iv) transportantion and logistics and v) distribution of chlorine for the reduction of risk from water-borne illnesses. Technical Cooperation Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 28-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1022 To foster an exchange of information regarding strategies and tactics being developed by countries in the region to deal with existing cyclical economic problems and manage risks associated with the provision of financial and business development services to microenterprises and small businesses. RG-T1022 VII Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise To foster an exchange of information regarding strategies and tactics being developed by countries in the region to deal with existing cyclical economic problems and manage risks associated with the provision of financial and business development services to microenterprises and small businesses. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1010 Promote the exchange of microenterprise-related strategies and tactics currently being developed by the countries of the region to meet new challenges presented by a changing political and regulatory climate. RS-X1010 VII Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise Promote the exchange of microenterprise-related strategies and tactics currently being developed by the countries of the region to meet new challenges presented by a changing political and regulatory climate. Technical Cooperation Regional 28-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1004 Support the Republic of Mexico, through the NGO Caritas Emergencies A.C. of Mexico, in carrying out assistance activities for victims in terms of purchasing equipment and products necessary to address the emergency situation that the country faces at the moment. ME-T1004 Emergency Caused by Torrential Rain in Coahuila Support the Republic of Mexico, through the NGO Caritas Emergencies A.C. of Mexico, in carrying out assistance activities for victims in terms of purchasing equipment and products necessary to address the emergency situation that the country faces at the moment. Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 26-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1002 EN PN-T1002 Support for the Establishment of E-Goverment-Smart Card EN Technical Cooperation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1009 The objective of this project is to undertake a set of national studies in a regional context to identify reform packages that deepen the tax reforms already underway in many countries of the tax system, with a view to raising revenues and making the system more equitable; and to raise the quality of public expenditure, improve budgetary management, strengthen trasparency and accountability, and reduce corruption, so as to foster human capital accumulation at a pace they can reasonably be expected to achieve. RS-T1009 Funding for Building Social Capital through Fiscal Reform The objective of this project is to undertake a set of national studies in a regional context to identify reform packages that deepen the tax reforms already underway in many countries of the tax system, with a view to raising revenues and making the system more equitable; and to raise the quality of public expenditure, improve budgetary management, strengthen trasparency and accountability, and reduce corruption, so as to foster human capital accumulation at a pace they can reasonably be expected to achieve. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1008 The objective of this project is to undertake a set of national studies in a regional context to identify reform packages that deepen the tax reforms already underway in many countries of the tax system, with a view to raising revenues and making the system more equitable; and to raise the quality of public expenditure, improve budgetary management, strengthen trasparency and accountability, and reduce corruption, so as to foster human capital accumulation at a pace they can reasonably be expected to achieve. RS-X1008 Funding for Building Social Capital through Fiscal Reform The objective of this project is to undertake a set of national studies in a regional context to identify reform packages that deepen the tax reforms already underway in many countries of the tax system, with a view to raising revenues and making the system more equitable; and to raise the quality of public expenditure, improve budgetary management, strengthen trasparency and accountability, and reduce corruption, so as to foster human capital accumulation at a pace they can reasonably be expected to achieve. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1063 EN RS-T1063 Research Framework & Support to the Inter-agencies Group: Rights-Based Developme EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1064 EN RS-T1064 NGO Awards & Support for Social Inclusion Trust Fund Activities EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1001 The general objective of the program is to expand the supply of public services and infrastructure through private initiative, ensuring greater quality and efficiency and making optimum use of public resources available for the sustainable development of the State of Minas Gerais. Its specific objective is to institutionalize the system of public-private partnerships by creating and implementing a new contracting model to encourage private sector participation in the provision of public services and infrastructure. BR-M1001 Public-Private-Association (PPA) Minas Gerais The general objective of the program is to expand the supply of public services and infrastructure through private initiative, ensuring greater quality and efficiency and making optimum use of public resources available for the sustainable development of the State of Minas Gerais. Its specific objective is to institutionalize the system of public-private partnerships by creating and implementing a new contracting model to encourage private sector participation in the provision of public services and infrastructure. Technical Cooperation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1020 EN HO-T1020 Impact of Remittances on Development II EN Technical Cooperation Honduras FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1057 EN RG-M1057 Financing Consultancy Delegation of Authority to Country Offices EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 19-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR-M1001 The general objective of the project is contribute to help companies become more competitive and diminish their impact on the environment. The purpose of the project is to develop technical and promotional services in cleaner production in order to strengthen and expand implementation of cleaner production and environmental management among SMEs nationwide. UR-M1001 Promoting Ecoefficient Production in SMEs The general objective of the project is contribute to help companies become more competitive and diminish their impact on the environment. The purpose of the project is to develop technical and promotional services in cleaner production in order to strengthen and expand implementation of cleaner production and environmental management among SMEs nationwide. Technical Cooperation Uruguay INDUSTRY 19-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1008 The overall objective of the operation is to contribute to foster a sound and efficient financial system in El Salvador, through increased monitoring and supervision capacities of the financial sector authorities. The specific objective of the operation is to support the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) in the modernization and adaptation of its information technology systems, through an assessment of current system's capabilities, strength, challenges and weaknesses; design of a strategic system development plan; and development and execution of a time-bound implementation plan. ES-T1008 Strategic Information Systems Development Plan Central Reserve Bank The overall objective of the operation is to contribute to foster a sound and efficient financial system in El Salvador, through increased monitoring and supervision capacities of the financial sector authorities. The specific objective of the operation is to support the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) in the modernization and adaptation of its information technology systems, through an assessment of current system's capabilities, strength, challenges and weaknesses; design of a strategic system development plan; and development and execution of a time-bound implementation plan. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1024 EN HO-T1024 Open Dialogs about Ethno-Development among Indigenous and Black Leaders EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1012 The Goal of the TC is to support the desing of the Citicen Coexistence Program for Nicaragua, by doing impact evaluation of youth violence prevention programs. NI-T1012 Evaluation of Youth Violence Prevention Program in Nicaragua The Goal of the TC is to support the desing of the Citicen Coexistence Program for Nicaragua, by doing impact evaluation of youth violence prevention programs. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112024 To contribute of conservation of the biodiversity and global significance of the Mesoamerican Region, through integral management of Ecosystems in the area of MonteCristo Park, by promoving the local human development, the safetyness, and the territory and the explotation of natural resources. TC0112024 Plan Management of Trifinio Park To contribute of conservation of the biodiversity and global significance of the Mesoamerican Region, through integral management of Ecosystems in the area of MonteCristo Park, by promoving the local human development, the safetyness, and the territory and the explotation of natural resources. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 14-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212027 The main objective of the technical cooperation is to assist the preparation of the technical inputs that will facilitate the strengthening of the institutional framework that will allow the operation of a territorial public investment system, being developed as part of the Social Sector Reform Program (DR-150) TC0212027 Strengthening the Public Investment System The main objective of the technical cooperation is to assist the preparation of the technical inputs that will facilitate the strengthening of the institutional framework that will allow the operation of a territorial public investment system, being developed as part of the Social Sector Reform Program (DR-150) Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1021 The objective of this technical cooperation is the realization of due diligence studies that will determine the viability and financial sustainability of the Project. IDB will proceed with the finance for this Project only if such studies are satisfactory to IDB in form and substance. As such, the results of these studies constitute the cornerstone in IDB's decision to proceed with the A/B loan. HO-T1021 Privatizacion of Four International Airports The objective of this technical cooperation is the realization of due diligence studies that will determine the viability and financial sustainability of the Project. IDB will proceed with the finance for this Project only if such studies are satisfactory to IDB in form and substance. As such, the results of these studies constitute the cornerstone in IDB's decision to proceed with the A/B loan. Technical Cooperation Honduras TRANSPORT 11-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1049 This project seeks to expand a Bank initiative to improve the collection of data on disabilities. In July 2002, the Bank convened a meeting of the heads of census bureaux in the Mercosur countries to review recent census data on disability. Participants at that meeting identified two needs: first to collect and analyse data on disability that existed at the national level. These data were collected by in ad hoc surveys, censuses, by governmental and non governmental sources. Many of the data have not been analysed. The second need, was to develop a common instrument that could be used in pilot surveys to measure disability and its relationship to poverty, gender, ethnicity, education, and labour force participation. This type of analysis would expand the thinking on disability and identify the policy and programmatic response necessary to improve the conditions of the disabled and their care givers. In the area of education, the Bank has on-going and pipeline operations at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. However, the development and evaluation of inclusive education pilots has not been supported by lending operations. Inclusion raises questions of cost; impact on disabled and no-disabled children, teacher and parents; and the need for physical and technological changes in the classroom. RS-T1049 Improving Disability Data and Access of the Disabled to Education This project seeks to expand a Bank initiative to improve the collection of data on disabilities. In July 2002, the Bank convened a meeting of the heads of census bureaux in the Mercosur countries to review recent census data on disability. Participants at that meeting identified two needs: first to collect and analyse data on disability that existed at the national level. These data were collected by in ad hoc surveys, censuses, by governmental and non governmental sources. Many of the data have not been analysed. The second need, was to develop a common instrument that could be used in pilot surveys to measure disability and its relationship to poverty, gender, ethnicity, education, and labour force participation. This type of analysis would expand the thinking on disability and identify the policy and programmatic response necessary to improve the conditions of the disabled and their care givers. In the area of education, the Bank has on-going and pipeline operations at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. However, the development and evaluation of inclusive education pilots has not been supported by lending operations. Inclusion raises questions of cost; impact on disabled and no-disabled children, teacher and parents; and the need for physical and technological changes in the classroom. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 11-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1058 The objective and scope of the proposed consultancy is to create an ArcIMS web site (Multi-layer GIS mapping framework for archeological site/route management) with the appropriate visual and contextual tools that will allow both the technical teams of the member States of the MMO and its Permanent Technical Secretariat (STP), manage the region's cultural sites and routes. RS-T1058 Development of a Multi-Layer GIS Mapping Framework for MMSTP The objective and scope of the proposed consultancy is to create an ArcIMS web site (Multi-layer GIS mapping framework for archeological site/route management) with the appropriate visual and contextual tools that will allow both the technical teams of the member States of the MMO and its Permanent Technical Secretariat (STP), manage the region's cultural sites and routes. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 11-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1005 To support the start-up of the Health Sector Program (GY-0077). The specific objective is to complete the final design of the hospital rehabilitation works under Component 2 of the Health Sector Program. GY-L1005 PPEF GY-0077 Health Sector Program To support the start-up of the Health Sector Program (GY-0077). The specific objective is to complete the final design of the hospital rehabilitation works under Component 2 of the Health Sector Program. Loan Operation Guyana HEALTH 10-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1059 The principal objective of this Technical Cooperation is to carry out the review and complete the infrastructure studies and designs done by the Consortium APESA/BCECOM/IIT that elaborated the Investment Plan of the Mundo Maya Sustainable Tourism Program (MMSTP), for the following components: (i) Water supply and sanitation system, solid waste management; (ii) Roads (access roads) and Dock for coastal vessels; and (iii) Interpretation and Visitor Centers, all in accordance with a comprehensive sustainable tourism approach. The components described could be extended to include other tasks such as review of studies, designs and technical specifications for others infrastructure projects included in the MMSTP. RS-T1059 Infrastructure Studies and Design of MMSTP The principal objective of this Technical Cooperation is to carry out the review and complete the infrastructure studies and designs done by the Consortium APESA/BCECOM/IIT that elaborated the Investment Plan of the Mundo Maya Sustainable Tourism Program (MMSTP), for the following components: (i) Water supply and sanitation system, solid waste management; (ii) Roads (access roads) and Dock for coastal vessels; and (iii) Interpretation and Visitor Centers, all in accordance with a comprehensive sustainable tourism approach. The components described could be extended to include other tasks such as review of studies, designs and technical specifications for others infrastructure projects included in the MMSTP. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 10-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1008 EN BR-T1008 Vulnerable Groups Social Inclusion Organizations Strenghtening EN Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1003 To effectively contribute to the reduction of Jamaica's energy intensity by encouraging alternative and renewable energy applications and research, and efficient use of energy by households, institutional and industrial users as well as to seek to restructure the energy mix from its current high level of dependence on imported fuel sources. JA-T1003 Establishment of an Energy Efficiency Fund To effectively contribute to the reduction of Jamaica's energy intensity by encouraging alternative and renewable energy applications and research, and efficient use of energy by households, institutional and industrial users as well as to seek to restructure the energy mix from its current high level of dependence on imported fuel sources. Technical Cooperation Jamaica ENERGY 07-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108020 EN TC0108020 Strengthening for Afroecuadorian Organizations EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0372 The objective of the program is to contribute to the process of fiscal reform and modernization of the State of São Paulo. Specifically, theprogram is aimed at enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of public resource management through the modernization and institutional strengthening of SEFAZ and entities involved in the state's tax, financial, and budget administration. BR0372 São Paulo Fiscal Administration The objective of the program is to contribute to the process of fiscal reform and modernization of the State of São Paulo. Specifically, theprogram is aimed at enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of public resource management through the modernization and institutional strengthening of SEFAZ and entities involved in the state's tax, financial, and budget administration. Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1005 The study should fulfil the following specific objectives:· Defining the current situation and main protected areas which should be given priority for sustainable tourism development;· Defining the content of the project, components, activities and budget, as well as sources of financing, including co-financing from the private sector; Defining the baseline situation and the potential development with and without the project;· Evaluation of the project economic and technical feasibility, expected results and long-term impacts, with emphasis on environmental, socio-economic and social impacts. CR-T1005 Ecotourism in Protected Areas The study should fulfil the following specific objectives:· Defining the current situation and main protected areas which should be given priority for sustainable tourism development;· Defining the content of the project, components, activities and budget, as well as sources of financing, including co-financing from the private sector; Defining the baseline situation and the potential development with and without the project;· Evaluation of the project economic and technical feasibility, expected results and long-term impacts, with emphasis on environmental, socio-economic and social impacts. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 05-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1003 The proposed project seeks to identify and test a mechanism to encourage Mexican immigrants in the U.S. to accumulate long-term savings by channeling part of their remittance payments into mortgages for the purchase of housing for their families in Mexico. The proposed project would serve as a model for Mexican financial institutions to replicate and thereby could make an important contribution toward improving the economic and social status of Mexican immigrant families. At the same time it would create an incentive for Mexican immigrants in the U.S. to return to their communities back in their home country, and for their families to access the formal financial system. ME-T1003 Pilot Project to Direct Foreign Remittances towards Purchase Housing in Mexico The proposed project seeks to identify and test a mechanism to encourage Mexican immigrants in the U.S. to accumulate long-term savings by channeling part of their remittance payments into mortgages for the purchase of housing for their families in Mexico. The proposed project would serve as a model for Mexican financial institutions to replicate and thereby could make an important contribution toward improving the economic and social status of Mexican immigrant families. At the same time it would create an incentive for Mexican immigrants in the U.S. to return to their communities back in their home country, and for their families to access the formal financial system. Technical Cooperation Mexico FINANCIAL MARKETS 05-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1056 The present study will provide the Bank and its borrowing member countries of the Region with a benchmarking framework to determine the effectiveness of ICT to stregthen democracy by building trust between government and citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean. RS-T1056 The Role of ICT in Building Trust in Governance The present study will provide the Bank and its borrowing member countries of the Region with a benchmarking framework to determine the effectiveness of ICT to stregthen democracy by building trust between government and citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1061 EN RS-T1061 Situation and Perspective of Political Parties in Central America II EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1016 EN EC-T1016 Support Cluster Initiatives - CORPEI EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador TRADE 04-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0003026 The general objective is to support the Government in establishing the appropriate institutional, legal and regulatory framework to render the Public Utilitites Commission (PUC) fully operational and effective in carrying out its responsibilities. Strengthen and organize the operational capabilities of the PUC. Technical assistance and training to the PUC staff. Completing the legal and regulatory framework for the electric, water and sewerage and telecommunications sectors. TC0003026 Strengthening of Public Utililities Commission The general objective is to support the Government in establishing the appropriate institutional, legal and regulatory framework to render the Public Utilitites Commission (PUC) fully operational and effective in carrying out its responsibilities. Strengthen and organize the operational capabilities of the PUC. Technical assistance and training to the PUC staff. Completing the legal and regulatory framework for the electric, water and sewerage and telecommunications sectors. Technical Cooperation Belize ENERGY 03-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301053 The principal objective of the project is to design a long-term vision and the strategic guidelines for a sustainable tourism development plan, based on a participatory, decentralized regional planning process involving various social actors, aimed ultimately at improving the quality of life of local citizens. The secondary objectives are to allow a) municipalities and regions with tourism development potential to receive support in defining local tourism development strategies, in developing related action planes and in searching for the means to carry them out; and b) the State, building on the results of the regional participatory processes, to define - together with municipalities, the private sector and civil society -- a National Sustainable Tourism Strategy. TC0301053 Strategy and National Investment Plan in Sustainable Tourism The principal objective of the project is to design a long-term vision and the strategic guidelines for a sustainable tourism development plan, based on a participatory, decentralized regional planning process involving various social actors, aimed ultimately at improving the quality of life of local citizens. The secondary objectives are to allow a) municipalities and regions with tourism development potential to receive support in defining local tourism development strategies, in developing related action planes and in searching for the means to carry them out; and b) the State, building on the results of the regional participatory processes, to define - together with municipalities, the private sector and civil society -- a National Sustainable Tourism Strategy. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-May-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1053 EN RS-T1053 Biodiversity Conservation Protected Areas:Issues for Effective IDB Involvement EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 30-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304018 EN TC0304018 Local Development Plan for PROPICIA 1 - District in the City of Esmeraldas EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1044 EN RS-T1044 Investment Vehicle Start-up and Early Stage Technology Companies EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 29-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1011 The objective of the consulting engagement is: a) to carry out a diagnostic of Brazilian Saving and Loan cooperatives and regulatory environment b) to identify those cooperatives and cooperative systems that are solid and that have the potential to become leaders in the provision of financial services to micro-enterprises; and c) to identify weaknesses and specific obstacles that can be addressed through one or more MIF financed projects in order to help the finance institutions expand their services to the micro segment. BR-T1011 Study of Savings and Loan Cooperatives for Identification of Investment The objective of the consulting engagement is: a) to carry out a diagnostic of Brazilian Saving and Loan cooperatives and regulatory environment b) to identify those cooperatives and cooperative systems that are solid and that have the potential to become leaders in the provision of financial services to micro-enterprises; and c) to identify weaknesses and specific obstacles that can be addressed through one or more MIF financed projects in order to help the finance institutions expand their services to the micro segment. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1003 The overall objective of the proposed program is to improve the socioeconomic status of clients of five MFIs in Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Haiti, and Nicaragua through the productive use of remittances they receive from abroad. The purpose of the project is to efficiently and sustainably expand the participation of senders and recipients of remittances in the formal banking system. RG-M1003 Mobilization of Remittances through Microfinance Institutions The overall objective of the proposed program is to improve the socioeconomic status of clients of five MFIs in Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Haiti, and Nicaragua through the productive use of remittances they receive from abroad. The purpose of the project is to efficiently and sustainably expand the participation of senders and recipients of remittances in the formal banking system. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1004 The general objective of this project is to integrate the private sector more fully into the region's external trade negotiation process, in order to maximize the benefits of resulting agreements for the region as a whole. RG-M1004 Strengthening the Private Sector's Role in CARICOM's External Trade Negotiations The general objective of this project is to integrate the private sector more fully into the region's external trade negotiation process, in order to maximize the benefits of resulting agreements for the region as a whole. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205037 The program objective is to enhance the competitiveness, transparency, integrity, and soundness of Chilean cooperatives as an alternative means of promoting the social and economic development of the country. TC0205037 Program to Strengthen Regulation and Oversight of Cooperatives The program objective is to enhance the competitiveness, transparency, integrity, and soundness of Chilean cooperatives as an alternative means of promoting the social and economic development of the country. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1006 EN HO-L1006 PEF HO0195 National Sustainable Tourism Program EN Loan Operation Honduras SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 27-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1026 The principal objective is to expand the knowledge base of the social and environmental responsibility situation in SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean. As a result, more information will be available to decide on the role that the Bank should play to contribute to the dissemination and adoption of responsible practices in the Region as well as to the design and implementation of the projects that may be executed on social responsibility. RG-T1026 Social Responsibility of SMEs in LAC The principal objective is to expand the knowledge base of the social and environmental responsibility situation in SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean. As a result, more information will be available to decide on the role that the Bank should play to contribute to the dissemination and adoption of responsible practices in the Region as well as to the design and implementation of the projects that may be executed on social responsibility. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1030 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to strengthen the business relations between Latin America and the Caribbean and Japan by promoting an open exchange of information between policymakers and businessmen from both regions on the benefits and opportunities afforded to Japanese investors by the naturally-resource-rich and expanding-market oriented LAC countries. The specific objective is to hold a symposium in Japan, where such an open exchange between those policymakers and businessmen takes place. RG-T1030 Symposium Strengthening Business Relations Between Latin America and Japan The general objective of this technical cooperation is to strengthen the business relations between Latin America and the Caribbean and Japan by promoting an open exchange of information between policymakers and businessmen from both regions on the benefits and opportunities afforded to Japanese investors by the naturally-resource-rich and expanding-market oriented LAC countries. The specific objective is to hold a symposium in Japan, where such an open exchange between those policymakers and businessmen takes place. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 22-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304037 The objective of this technical cooperation is to realize design studies related to the Panama City and Bay Sanitation Project (PN0062), which proposes to improve the quality of life of the population in the metropolitan area through mitigation of pollution in urban rivers, streams, coastal zones in the Panama Bay. The technical cooperation will allow to realize design studies of sewerage, waste water treatment and waste water disposal for the mentioned Project. TC0304037 Design Panama City and Bay Sanitation Project The objective of this technical cooperation is to realize design studies related to the Panama City and Bay Sanitation Project (PN0062), which proposes to improve the quality of life of the population in the metropolitan area through mitigation of pollution in urban rivers, streams, coastal zones in the Panama Bay. The technical cooperation will allow to realize design studies of sewerage, waste water treatment and waste water disposal for the mentioned Project. Technical Cooperation Panama WATER AND SANITATION 21-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1048 The general objective is to determine the effects of CAFTA on different types of rural households in Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua – particularly those categorized as poor and female-headed households – in order to develop a policy response to CAFT RS-T1048 Analysis of the Impact of CAFTA on Rural Households in Central America The general objective is to determine the effects of CAFTA on different types of rural households in Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua – particularly those categorized as poor and female-headed households – in order to develop a policy response to CAFT Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1012 1. Suggest an ecotourism strategy to be applied in the project area 2. Identify priority investments BR-T1012 Develop Ecotourism Strategy Mata Atlantica State Park 1. Suggest an ecotourism strategy to be applied in the project area 2. Identify priority investments Technical Cooperation Brazil ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1043 The general objective of this technical cooperation project is to support the preparation of a highly participatory and top quality Indigenous Development Strategy and Policy to guide the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in its activities related to indigenous people during the next decade. Technical cooperation resources would: (1) engage indigenous organizations and their representatives in a meaningful consultation process to ensure their direct input into the drafting of the strategy and its future implementation plan; and (2) provide technical expertise to review lessons learned from past experience with strategies and projects involving indigenous people by the IDB and other development institutions. RS-T1043 Support for Preparation & Consultation on Strategy & Policy on Indigenous Dev. The general objective of this technical cooperation project is to support the preparation of a highly participatory and top quality Indigenous Development Strategy and Policy to guide the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in its activities related to indigenous people during the next decade. Technical cooperation resources would: (1) engage indigenous organizations and their representatives in a meaningful consultation process to ensure their direct input into the drafting of the strategy and its future implementation plan; and (2) provide technical expertise to review lessons learned from past experience with strategies and projects involving indigenous people by the IDB and other development institutions. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1054 This study will address three topics of central importance to bank supervisors, resolving key uncertainties related to regulatory standards for microfinance in the areas of risk weights, loan loss provisions, and capital adequacy. The results of the study will also be highly relevant to investors, who need to understand and estimate the risk of microfinance in their investment decisions. RS-T1054 The Risk of Microfinance This study will address three topics of central importance to bank supervisors, resolving key uncertainties related to regulatory standards for microfinance in the areas of risk weights, loan loss provisions, and capital adequacy. The results of the study will also be highly relevant to investors, who need to understand and estimate the risk of microfinance in their investment decisions. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1055 This study will provide best practice lessons for savings mobilization and for other forms of MFI finance, including stock and bond issue as well as commercial and non-commercial borrowing. The pros and cons of these different forms of MFI finance will be described RS-T1055 How Should MFIs Best Fund Themselves? This study will provide best practice lessons for savings mobilization and for other forms of MFI finance, including stock and bond issue as well as commercial and non-commercial borrowing. The pros and cons of these different forms of MFI finance will be described Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1001 The objective of the present proposed project is to develop a National Master Plan for the PLABER, considering both grid-connected and off-grid solutions, covering technical, economical, financial, institutional, environmental and regulatory issues relevant to the process of increasing the rural electricity coverage nationwide in a sustainable way. Specific objectives are: 1. Identification of demand; 2. Development of electrification models appropriate for Bolivia's geology & geography and the availability of energy sources (e.g. natural gas); 3. Development of an implementation strategy (considering the cooperation of other memebers of the international community, e.g. CAF) . BO-T1001 Rural Electrification Master Plan The objective of the present proposed project is to develop a National Master Plan for the PLABER, considering both grid-connected and off-grid solutions, covering technical, economical, financial, institutional, environmental and regulatory issues relevant to the process of increasing the rural electricity coverage nationwide in a sustainable way. Specific objectives are: 1. Identification of demand; 2. Development of electrification models appropriate for Bolivia's geology & geography and the availability of energy sources (e.g. natural gas); 3. Development of an implementation strategy (considering the cooperation of other memebers of the international community, e.g. CAF) . Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENERGY 15-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1019 EN HO-T1019 Support for Preparation and Follow up of the Consultative Group, Honduras 2004 EN Technical Cooperation Honduras 15-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1047 3.1 The long-term objective is to develop national and regional strategies for a competitive transition of agriculture and the rural economy of Central American countries in light of the Free Trade Agreement with the United States (CAFTA). The nearer-term objective is to develop recommendations to ameliorate the impact of CAFTA on rural households and help them take advantage of the opportunities presented by the agreement. The technical cooperation will provide public policy recommendations on how current agriculture sector polices and/or programs and IDB projects in CA-5 can be adjusted and/or implemented in light of CAFTA to support a competitive transition of the rural economy that is economically and environmentally sustainable and protect the rural poor population. RS-T1047 Support to the Agricultural and Rural Economy in Light of CAFTA 3.1 The long-term objective is to develop national and regional strategies for a competitive transition of agriculture and the rural economy of Central American countries in light of the Free Trade Agreement with the United States (CAFTA). The nearer-term objective is to develop recommendations to ameliorate the impact of CAFTA on rural households and help them take advantage of the opportunities presented by the agreement. The technical cooperation will provide public policy recommendations on how current agriculture sector polices and/or programs and IDB projects in CA-5 can be adjusted and/or implemented in light of CAFTA to support a competitive transition of the rural economy that is economically and environmentally sustainable and protect the rural poor population. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 15-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1211 The program, denominated Fondo para Proyectos Productivos de las Cajas Solidarias de Guerrero, contributes to increasing the incomes of Fund members through the financing of productive activities. ME-L1211 Productive Projects Funds of Cajas Solidarias de Guerrero A.C. The program, denominated Fondo para Proyectos Productivos de las Cajas Solidarias de Guerrero, contributes to increasing the incomes of Fund members through the financing of productive activities. Loan Operation Mexico 14-Apr-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0301056 The program, denominated Fondo para Proyectos Productivos de las Cajas Solidarias de Guerrero, contributes to increasing the incomes of Fund members through the financing of productive activities. SP0301056 Productive Projects Funds of Cajas Solidarias de Guerrero A.C. The program, denominated Fondo para Proyectos Productivos de las Cajas Solidarias de Guerrero, contributes to increasing the incomes of Fund members through the financing of productive activities. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1011 The objective of the program is to promote modern techniques and introduce new technologies to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the sector and the commercialization of its products and by-products. Training materials will be developed to promote associativity and cooperation amongs producers and to train trainers and direct beneficiaries. Finally, a centralized information system will be installed that will provide updated information and other services to FEAPI members and other producers in the region. BR-M1011 Support for the Productive Chain of the Honey Industry in Piaui The objective of the program is to promote modern techniques and introduce new technologies to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the sector and the commercialization of its products and by-products. Training materials will be developed to promote associativity and cooperation amongs producers and to train trainers and direct beneficiaries. Finally, a centralized information system will be installed that will provide updated information and other services to FEAPI members and other producers in the region. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1005 Development of a sustainable technical support unit to develop seeds, compost and derivatives to develop the production of edible mushrooms in the fringe areas of the City of Rio de Janeiro. The program will support the implementation and technical and logistical monitoring of the cultivation of the mushroom as well as its marketing. BR-M1005 Microenterprise Development in the Agricultural Sector Development of a sustainable technical support unit to develop seeds, compost and derivatives to develop the production of edible mushrooms in the fringe areas of the City of Rio de Janeiro. The program will support the implementation and technical and logistical monitoring of the cultivation of the mushroom as well as its marketing. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1009 Promote the coordination between producers and artisans of the rattan industry in the highlands of Santa Catarina State. Training will be offered to extension agents to improve the quality of the raw material (including drying methods and classification) as well as development of courses for the Escola de Artesanato do Vime that will result in products with higher value added. Technical assistance will be offered in the marketing of the new products. BR-M1009 Competitiveness of the Productive Chain of the Rattan Sector Promote the coordination between producers and artisans of the rattan industry in the highlands of Santa Catarina State. Training will be offered to extension agents to improve the quality of the raw material (including drying methods and classification) as well as development of courses for the Escola de Artesanato do Vime that will result in products with higher value added. Technical assistance will be offered in the marketing of the new products. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1004 EN GY-L1004 PEF GY0077 Health Sector Program EN Loan Operation Guyana HEALTH 12-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0253 The project supports sector modernization efforts through pilot projects that will address institutional development issues. Five medium or small water companies will be strengthened, with the goal of promoting long-term sustainability and increasing operational efficiency and access to low-income users. ME0253 Demonstrative Management Models Potable Water and Sanitation The project supports sector modernization efforts through pilot projects that will address institutional development issues. Five medium or small water companies will be strengthened, with the goal of promoting long-term sustainability and increasing operational efficiency and access to low-income users. Loan Operation Mexico WATER AND SANITATION 12-Apr-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1213 N/A ME-L1213 Montaña de Guerrero Regional Development Project N/A Loan Operation Mexico 07-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1215 To increase the income of Oaxaqueña women, with the following specific objectives: a) to generate the use of alternatives in order to diminish the migration of the population; b) to organize the communities and groups to achieve integrated development; and c) to provide consultants and technical support to obtain efficiency in the handling of bank savings and loans. ME-L1215 Microcredit Program for Oaxaqueñas Women To increase the income of Oaxaqueña women, with the following specific objectives: a) to generate the use of alternatives in order to diminish the migration of the population; b) to organize the communities and groups to achieve integrated development; and c) to provide consultants and technical support to obtain efficiency in the handling of bank savings and loans. Loan Operation Mexico 07-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1006 The general objective of the project is to foster an entrepreneurial culture in people returning to the country, and to encourage private investment in their initiatives in Peru, thereby strengthening entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ventures, contributing to job creation and economic development. PE-M1006 Support for Returning Entrepreneurs The general objective of the project is to foster an entrepreneurial culture in people returning to the country, and to encourage private investment in their initiatives in Peru, thereby strengthening entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ventures, contributing to job creation and economic development. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1050 To assist LAC countries in assessing the sustainability of the technical solutions adopted by local governments and local communities in the operation and maintenance of public services – particularly water and sanitation systems - in the context of urban upgrading and local development programs. Based on this, to propose strategies that can be adopted to improve the design of new multisector operations involving the implementation of public service and utilities systems. RS-T1050 Sustainability of Sanitation Projects in the Context of Slum Upgrading Programs To assist LAC countries in assessing the sustainability of the technical solutions adopted by local governments and local communities in the operation and maintenance of public services – particularly water and sanitation systems - in the context of urban upgrading and local development programs. Based on this, to propose strategies that can be adopted to improve the design of new multisector operations involving the implementation of public service and utilities systems. Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 07-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0301058 EN SP0301058 Montaña de Guerrero Regional Development Project EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0301060 To increase the income of Oaxaqueña women, with the following specific objectives: a) to generate the use of alternatives in order to diminish the migration of the population; b) to organize the communities and groups to achieve integrated development; and c) to provide consultants and technical support to obtain efficiency in the handling of bank savings and loans. SP0301060 Microcredit Program for Oaxaqueñas Women To increase the income of Oaxaqueña women, with the following specific objectives: a) to generate the use of alternatives in order to diminish the migration of the population; b) to organize the communities and groups to achieve integrated development; and c) to provide consultants and technical support to obtain efficiency in the handling of bank savings and loans. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1023 The Conference's general objective is the dissemination of CSR practices and particularly CSR issues related to SMEs in Latin America and The Caribbean. The specific objectives are to: (i) to create a common ground to share and exchange experiences in the implementation of socially responsible practices from several standpoints such as the private sector, governments and civil society; (ii) to present successful cases of CSR practices in SMEs; (iii) to promote and facilitate discussion regarding the CSR issues concerning the small and medium enterprise in the Region. RG-T1023 Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility The Conference's general objective is the dissemination of CSR practices and particularly CSR issues related to SMEs in Latin America and The Caribbean. The specific objectives are to: (i) to create a common ground to share and exchange experiences in the implementation of socially responsible practices from several standpoints such as the private sector, governments and civil society; (ii) to present successful cases of CSR practices in SMEs; (iii) to promote and facilitate discussion regarding the CSR issues concerning the small and medium enterprise in the Region. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1014 Promote the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin American business both in large companies as well as small and medium enterprises (SME). Co-financing related to ATN/SF-8673-RG, as approved in AT-1296. RS-X1014 II Inter-American Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility Promote the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin American business both in large companies as well as small and medium enterprises (SME). Co-financing related to ATN/SF-8673-RG, as approved in AT-1296. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1004 EN BR-T1004 Support to Social Rental Housing Pilot Project EN Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 01-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1010 To offer psychological support to victims of domestic violence through community training and improvement of the skills of counselors, paralegals and leaders. In addition, the project will facilitate the DB2 INSERTion of victims and their families into alternative education programs, and will raise awareness and community knowledge about domestic violence and conflict resolution mechanisms. HO-T1010 Strengthening of Local Capacity for Prevention & Fighting Domestic Violence To offer psychological support to victims of domestic violence through community training and improvement of the skills of counselors, paralegals and leaders. In addition, the project will facilitate the DB2 INSERTion of victims and their families into alternative education programs, and will raise awareness and community knowledge about domestic violence and conflict resolution mechanisms. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1016 EN HO-T1016 Support to the Expansion of Secondary Education EN Technical Cooperation Honduras EDUCATION 01-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1008 s objective is to improve management capacity for projects financed with outsourcing resources and incorporate the lessons learned in the definition and execution of new projects. PR-T1008 Institutional Strengthening of the Public Investment Central Unit s objective is to improve management capacity for projects financed with outsourcing resources and incorporate the lessons learned in the definition and execution of new projects. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Apr-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1027 The proposed Program has two main objectives: (i) analyze the factors that can significantly influence the economic growth path of the Uruguayan economy in the medium-to-long term, and the problems, restrictions and bottlenecks that may hinder competitiveness; and (ii) identify the main policy options to foster private investment and increased production, and to improve institutional frameworks and arrangements that would be required to take advantage of the economic potentials and/or remove identified obstacles. RG-T1027 Framework for the Strengthening of Competitiveness The proposed Program has two main objectives: (i) analyze the factors that can significantly influence the economic growth path of the Uruguayan economy in the medium-to-long term, and the problems, restrictions and bottlenecks that may hinder competitiveness; and (ii) identify the main policy options to foster private investment and increased production, and to improve institutional frameworks and arrangements that would be required to take advantage of the economic potentials and/or remove identified obstacles. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212020 EN TC0212020 Indigenous Groups Access to Judiciary Systems EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1002 The proposed technical assistance program will seek to determine whether the current tax system as a whole fairly and efficiently reaches all segments of the economy, now and in the future as the economy continues to evolve. It will examine ways in which the tax system affects individual and firm decisions. It will assess the revenue adequacy of the system, and will forecast the future performance of the current (and reformed) revenue system based upon expected changes in the structure of the economy and the population. It will analyze the feasibility and desirability of possible reforms to the system. JA-T1002 Review of the Tax System in Jamaica The proposed technical assistance program will seek to determine whether the current tax system as a whole fairly and efficiently reaches all segments of the economy, now and in the future as the economy continues to evolve. It will examine ways in which the tax system affects individual and firm decisions. It will assess the revenue adequacy of the system, and will forecast the future performance of the current (and reformed) revenue system based upon expected changes in the structure of the economy and the population. It will analyze the feasibility and desirability of possible reforms to the system. Technical Cooperation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1018 EN HO-T1018 Internship Program in the Bank for Indigenous and Black Women Leaders EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-T1001 EN PE-T1001 CT/INTRA between Perú and Brasil (Instituto Euvaldo Lodi de Santa Catarina) EN Technical Cooperation Peru INDUSTRY 24-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210013 The objective of this TC is to identify alternatives to tax income in order to compensate for the decrease in income from duties due to the reduction in tariffs generated by the process of regional integration, especially that of the FTAA. Additionally, the tax system should be updated to improve the countries' competitivity and to facilitate the use of the trade and investment opportunities that will be offered by the economic integration. TC0210013 The Fiscal Impact of Integration in the Caribbean The objective of this TC is to identify alternatives to tax income in order to compensate for the decrease in income from duties due to the reduction in tariffs generated by the process of regional integration, especially that of the FTAA. Additionally, the tax system should be updated to improve the countries' competitivity and to facilitate the use of the trade and investment opportunities that will be offered by the economic integration. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 24-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9811078 The program's objective is to develop a Road Map for enhancing institutional and public policy quality by; (i) identifying the structural rigidities that hinder the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of the Public Sector; (ii) defining a socially and politically sensitive strategy for the transformation of the Public Sector; and (iii) facilitating the attainment of widespread agreement and support necessary to implement such strategy. TC9811078 Road Map for Public Sector Reform The program's objective is to develop a Road Map for enhancing institutional and public policy quality by; (i) identifying the structural rigidities that hinder the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of the Public Sector; (ii) defining a socially and politically sensitive strategy for the transformation of the Public Sector; and (iii) facilitating the attainment of widespread agreement and support necessary to implement such strategy. Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1001 To promote the provision of public utilities that contribute to the long-term economic development of the region and to the wellbeing of its people. PE-L1001 PPF PE0142 Sanitation Sector Development Program II To promote the provision of public utilities that contribute to the long-term economic development of the region and to the wellbeing of its people. Loan Operation Peru WATER AND SANITATION 23-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1046 EN RS-T1046 Design and Development of the Social Inclusion Awareness Campaign EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0141 EN DR0141 Housing Program EN Loan Operation Dominican Republic URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 22-Mar-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1015 EN RG-T1015 Trade, Integration Information Sharing with LAC Congresses EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301023 The objectives of the TC are to evaluate the project of rehabilitation of the area of downtown Quito and to provide technical assistance in the second phase of the project. TC0301023 Rehabilitation Historical Downtown Area of Quito The objectives of the TC are to evaluate the project of rehabilitation of the area of downtown Quito and to provide technical assistance in the second phase of the project. Technical Cooperation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 22-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1006 The resources of this operation will finance the implementation of instruments that will contribute to increase the transparency of the public sector bidding process. It is expected that the implementation of these activities will reduce the costs of government purchases. Some of the instruments to be used include: integrity pacts, risks maps, and training of public servants. PR-T1006 Transparency Program Support The resources of this operation will finance the implementation of instruments that will contribute to increase the transparency of the public sector bidding process. It is expected that the implementation of these activities will reduce the costs of government purchases. Some of the instruments to be used include: integrity pacts, risks maps, and training of public servants. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1045 EN RS-T1045 Pension System Reforms:Fiscal and Institutional Implications EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1042 EN RS-T1042 Study of Social Exclusion of Instititutionalized Disabled EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1010 EN BR-T1010 Challenges in Higher Education for Indigenous Peoples en Brazil EN Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU0028 The objective of the project is to improve health status in Suriname through the implementation of institutional reforms to increase the efficiency, equity, quality and sustainability of the health sector. SU0028 Health Sector Facility The objective of the project is to improve health status in Suriname through the implementation of institutional reforms to increase the efficiency, equity, quality and sustainability of the health sector. Loan Operation Suriname HEALTH 11-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-M1002 The general objective is to help improve the income-generating capacity of the moderately poor population by creating incentives for informal-sector businesses to move into the formal sector and then continue to operate on a formal basis. ME-M1002 Support for a Program to Incorporate Business Assets into the Formal Sector The general objective is to help improve the income-generating capacity of the moderately poor population by creating incentives for informal-sector businesses to move into the formal sector and then continue to operate on a formal basis. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1019 The general objective of this line of activity is to promote, through its strategic partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), sustainable rural financial and economic development by the participation of the migrant communities of the low-income population who are also remittance recipients. This program will be segmented into two types of individual projects: i) development of rural financial services; and ii) development of rural productive investment. Crucial to the operation of both types is the capacity building of migrant organizations and their integration with rural poor as full partners in strategies for transnational development. Given the transnational characteristics of the actors involved, the proposed Line of Activity takes into account the importance of sensitization of HTAs, thus will consider granting technical assistance to selected institutions in the migrant recipients countries, in particular USA. RG-M1019 FOMINFIDA - MIF-IFAD Partnership Facility for Rural Private Sector Dev-LAC The general objective of this line of activity is to promote, through its strategic partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), sustainable rural financial and economic development by the participation of the migrant communities of the low-income population who are also remittance recipients. This program will be segmented into two types of individual projects: i) development of rural financial services; and ii) development of rural productive investment. Crucial to the operation of both types is the capacity building of migrant organizations and their integration with rural poor as full partners in strategies for transnational development. Given the transnational characteristics of the actors involved, the proposed Line of Activity takes into account the importance of sensitization of HTAs, thus will consider granting technical assistance to selected institutions in the migrant recipients countries, in particular USA. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-O1644 The general objective of this Facility is to promote, through its strategic partnership with IFAD, rural financial and economic development by the participation of low income migrant communities who are also remittance recipients. This Facility will include two types of individual projects: a) development of rural financial services; and b) development of rural productive investment. RG-O1644 FOMINFIDA - Partnership Facility for Rural Private Sector Dev-LAC The general objective of this Facility is to promote, through its strategic partnership with IFAD, rural financial and economic development by the participation of low income migrant communities who are also remittance recipients. This Facility will include two types of individual projects: a) development of rural financial services; and b) development of rural productive investment. Container Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Mar-2004 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1037 The main objective of this Technical Cooperation is to provide expertise to region 2 in various priority areas in the social sector, including (i) Health and HIV/AIDS; (ii) social protection; (iii) social investment funds; (iv) social sector expenditure; (v) labour markets and occupational health; and (vi) local capacity building. Within these issue areas, particular emphasis will be placed on the Bank's re-engagement in Haiti. RS-T1037 Priority Areas in the Social Sector The main objective of this Technical Cooperation is to provide expertise to region 2 in various priority areas in the social sector, including (i) Health and HIV/AIDS; (ii) social protection; (iii) social investment funds; (iv) social sector expenditure; (v) labour markets and occupational health; and (vi) local capacity building. Within these issue areas, particular emphasis will be placed on the Bank's re-engagement in Haiti. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1003 EN BR-T1003 Cairu Strategic Development Plan EN Technical Cooperation Brazil ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1041 PRI needs to be provided technical/engineering assistance related to project finance in the processing of private sector operations. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is in the technical/engineering field. Since some of the projects that the consultant has been working on will reach essential stages of preparation (due diligence, internal approval process, etc.) in the first half of the 2004, the extension of contract is necessary for the department. RS-T1041 Support for Technical Services PRI needs to be provided technical/engineering assistance related to project finance in the processing of private sector operations. The area of specialization in which consulting services are required is in the technical/engineering field. Since some of the projects that the consultant has been working on will reach essential stages of preparation (due diligence, internal approval process, etc.) in the first half of the 2004, the extension of contract is necessary for the department. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1008 Objective of this TC is to contribute to the preparation of the PROCOMUNIDAD project by conducing the consultation process of beneficiaries and by identifying the subprojects to be financed by the project. BO-T1008 Support for Poor Communities in Areas of Social Vulnerability Objective of this TC is to contribute to the preparation of the PROCOMUNIDAD project by conducing the consultation process of beneficiaries and by identifying the subprojects to be financed by the project. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1003 The objective is to identify a tourism development plan based in the protected areas system of the North Coast of Honduras so as to promote and stimulate the development of environmental tourism in the area and, as a result, local economic development. HO-T1003 Management Protected Areas Regional Tourism Context North Coast The objective is to identify a tourism development plan based in the protected areas system of the North Coast of Honduras so as to promote and stimulate the development of environmental tourism in the area and, as a result, local economic development. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1013 EN RG-T1013 Health Sector Development and its Effectiveness EN Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 01-Mar-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209047 The general objective is to enable CARICOM member states to effectively participate in and negotiate multilateral, regional and bilateral trade agreements. The specific objective is to support the RNM in preparation for the undertaking of the Community's external trade negotiations. TC0209047 Support for the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery from Caricom The general objective is to enable CARICOM member states to effectively participate in and negotiate multilateral, regional and bilateral trade agreements. The specific objective is to support the RNM in preparation for the undertaking of the Community's external trade negotiations. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 26-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303008 The principal objective of the project is to strengthen and modernize the auditing capacity of the OLACEFS members in the region in order to promote transparency and accountability in the use and administration of public resources within their countries. TC0303008 OLACEFS Long-Term Training Program The principal objective of the project is to strengthen and modernize the auditing capacity of the OLACEFS members in the region in order to promote transparency and accountability in the use and administration of public resources within their countries. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0151 The ultimate objective of the project is to strengthen the Dominican banking system by supporting the program that the authorities have proposed. More specifically, the program will facilitate the development and full implementation of the new Monetary and Finance Act (LMF) and the institutional strengthening required to make the financial reform established in the act permanent. DR0151 Financial Reform Consolidation Sector Program The ultimate objective of the project is to strengthen the Dominican banking system by supporting the program that the authorities have proposed. More specifically, the program will facilitate the development and full implementation of the new Monetary and Finance Act (LMF) and the institutional strengthening required to make the financial reform established in the act permanent. Loan Operation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0180 To carry out an Institutional Strengthening Program, a social marketing program and the VIII Population and IV Housing Census. NI0180 VIII Population and IV Housing Census To carry out an Institutional Strengthening Program, a social marketing program and the VIII Population and IV Housing Census. Loan Operation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012062 The project's principal objective is to support more efficient public and private sector port and shipping services in the countries of the Greater Caribbean Basin through the provision of updated shipping and infrastructure information to users and suppliers of such services. TC0012062 Development of Internet-based Port and Maritime Database The project's principal objective is to support more efficient public and private sector port and shipping services in the countries of the Greater Caribbean Basin through the provision of updated shipping and infrastructure information to users and suppliers of such services. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 24-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1002 EN CO-T1002 Support Afro Colombian Comunities:Participation, Inclusion and Transparency EN Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1014 The objective of this technical cooperation is to prepare detailed terms of reference for the feasibility studies of the Comprehensive Planned Tourism Center (CIP) in Tela Bay and the plan of operations for the TC that would finance such studies. HO-T1014 Tela Bay Feasibility Study Proposal The objective of this technical cooperation is to prepare detailed terms of reference for the feasibility studies of the Comprehensive Planned Tourism Center (CIP) in Tela Bay and the plan of operations for the TC that would finance such studies. Technical Cooperation Honduras SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 23-Feb-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212018 Support the monitoring and evaluation of the Andean integration process. TC0212018 Support for the Monitoring of Andean Integration Process Support the monitoring and evaluation of the Andean integration process. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 23-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1009 The primary objective of the technical cooperation is to prepare action plans for 2005-2010 to increase infrastructure investment in the region. Secondary objectives are: (a) To re-examine public and private roles in infrastructure in light of recent experiences and emerging challenges; (b) to structure and share a road map among decision makers and partners about how to manage the process of financing infrastructure in the countries of the region, and (c) to enhance dialogue and communication with the decision makers and development partners. RG-T1009 Obstacles and Options for Increasing Infrastructure in LAC The primary objective of the technical cooperation is to prepare action plans for 2005-2010 to increase infrastructure investment in the region. Secondary objectives are: (a) To re-examine public and private roles in infrastructure in light of recent experiences and emerging challenges; (b) to structure and share a road map among decision makers and partners about how to manage the process of financing infrastructure in the countries of the region, and (c) to enhance dialogue and communication with the decision makers and development partners. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 20-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1017 EN RG-T1017 Evaluation Reform Programs for Supervisory Agencies for Public Administration EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1002 The objective of the project is to identify the basic skills that young people in Salvador, Bahia need to have in order to enter the labor market in the entertainment field. Tools will be developed aimed to identify the needs for specific knowledge, and a short-term training program will be designed. The training courses will be complemented with entrepreneurship courses to allow them to start their own microenterprises as sound technicians. BR-M1002 Basic Skills for the Entertainment Industry The objective of the project is to identify the basic skills that young people in Salvador, Bahia need to have in order to enter the labor market in the entertainment field. Tools will be developed aimed to identify the needs for specific knowledge, and a short-term training program will be designed. The training courses will be complemented with entrepreneurship courses to allow them to start their own microenterprises as sound technicians. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0241 The program's overall objective is to help provide economically disadvantaged youths between the ages of 16 and 24 with access to the formal labor market. This is to be accomplished by means of specific activities designed to provide vocational training and work experience, in conjunction with labor intermediation, orientation and information services, that meet the needs of the business sector and labor markets. The program is also intended to foster competition and efficiency in the training services market by promoting greater interaction between training providers and businesses in the production sector. The program's specific objectives are to help raise the labor participation rate, job quality, and wage levels of young people in the target group. PE0241 Youth Training Program The program's overall objective is to help provide economically disadvantaged youths between the ages of 16 and 24 with access to the formal labor market. This is to be accomplished by means of specific activities designed to provide vocational training and work experience, in conjunction with labor intermediation, orientation and information services, that meet the needs of the business sector and labor markets. The program is also intended to foster competition and efficiency in the training services market by promoting greater interaction between training providers and businesses in the production sector. The program's specific objectives are to help raise the labor participation rate, job quality, and wage levels of young people in the target group. Loan Operation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1004 The recipient of the technical cooperation are the public authorities of MEF and the line ministries involved in the financing, planning, execution and maintenance of the basic economic infrastructure of the country. The ultimate beneficiaries of the operation are the users of the basic economic infrastructures of public service. HA-T1004 Facilitation of Basic Economic Infrastructure Program The recipient of the technical cooperation are the public authorities of MEF and the line ministries involved in the financing, planning, execution and maintenance of the basic economic infrastructure of the country. The ultimate beneficiaries of the operation are the users of the basic economic infrastructures of public service. Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-X1004 EN RS-X1004 Support for Rural Development Policies EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 13-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1040 The main objective of this project is to improve the availability and quality of data on disabilities. · In the immediate short term, the project seeks to collect and compare the disability data from the 2000/01 censuses. These data will help establish a benchmark for disability prevalence and allow for comparisons to be made between disability and other indicators of social development – poverty, gender, education, etc. · Over the longer term, the project hopes to establish sub regional networks of researchers on disability data. These networks would be responsible for developing a common definition of disability and piloting new instruments to collect data. A common methodology and instruments would move countries in the direction of a more functional definition of disabilities and facilitate comparisons within and between countries. RS-T1040 Improving Disability Data in the Southern Cone The main objective of this project is to improve the availability and quality of data on disabilities. · In the immediate short term, the project seeks to collect and compare the disability data from the 2000/01 censuses. These data will help establish a benchmark for disability prevalence and allow for comparisons to be made between disability and other indicators of social development – poverty, gender, education, etc. · Over the longer term, the project hopes to establish sub regional networks of researchers on disability data. These networks would be responsible for developing a common definition of disability and piloting new instruments to collect data. A common methodology and instruments would move countries in the direction of a more functional definition of disabilities and facilitate comparisons within and between countries. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306015 To support the preparatory activities of the Multiphase Program of Municipal Development (PN-0143) through: (i) the establishment of the required institutional capabilities for an adequate execution of the Program; (ii) the design of the development effectiveness evaluation scheme and gathering of information for the baseline; and (iii) the design of the final versions of the Municipal Action Plans for 8 municipalities. TC0306015 Municipal Development Support Program To support the preparatory activities of the Multiphase Program of Municipal Development (PN-0143) through: (i) the establishment of the required institutional capabilities for an adequate execution of the Program; (ii) the design of the development effectiveness evaluation scheme and gathering of information for the baseline; and (iii) the design of the final versions of the Municipal Action Plans for 8 municipalities. Technical Cooperation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0212 Sectorial loan program in two tranches of US$15 millions each. The Program has three components: (i) institute at the highest levels the culture of planning based on results and monitor the projects seeking for intermediate goals; (ii) establish the mechanism for a continuous definition and evaluation of priority programs related with the PRSP; and (iii) solve key problems in management and supervision. HO0212 Poverty Reduction Sector Program Sectorial loan program in two tranches of US$15 millions each. The Program has three components: (i) institute at the highest levels the culture of planning based on results and monitor the projects seeking for intermediate goals; (ii) establish the mechanism for a continuous definition and evaluation of priority programs related with the PRSP; and (iii) solve key problems in management and supervision. Loan Operation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0219 EN HO0219 Financial Sector Program EN Loan Operation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301035 The TC will support the attainment of the HIV/AIDS-related Millennium Development Goals by assisting the governments of the Caribbean region, together with CARICOM Secretariat/PANCAP, the Bank and other development partners (UNESCO, UNICEF, PAHO, etc) to jointly design a comprehensive program that will enable the education sector to play a critical role in the prevention and mitigation of HIV/AIDS in the countries of the Caribbean region. TC0301035 Caribbean Education Sector HIV/AIDS Response Capacity Building Program The TC will support the attainment of the HIV/AIDS-related Millennium Development Goals by assisting the governments of the Caribbean region, together with CARICOM Secretariat/PANCAP, the Bank and other development partners (UNESCO, UNICEF, PAHO, etc) to jointly design a comprehensive program that will enable the education sector to play a critical role in the prevention and mitigation of HIV/AIDS in the countries of the Caribbean region. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 11-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1036 EN RS-T1036 Environmental and Disaster Risk Management Program EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1017 EN RS-T1017 Improving Small & Medium Size Enterprises Access to Financial & Capital Markets EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 06-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1038 EN RS-T1038 Social Exclusion in Education in Latin America and the Caribbean EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 06-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306019 EN TC0306019 Urban Development Plan in Paramaribo EN Technical Cooperation Suriname URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 05-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0411 The project consists of an infrastructure finance facility (the "Facility" or the "ICF"), comprising an A Loan of up to US$50 million and a B Loan of approximately US$100 million to be syndicated in multiple tranches, to be extended to Unibanco - União de Bancos Brasileiros, S.A. Proceeds of the Facility will be used to provide medium and long term financing to domestic infrastructure projects carried out by Brazilian companies including Brazilian subsidiaries of companies incorporated in IDB member countries. The Facility is part of a broader initiative from the Bank to address the significant reduction in flows of private direct investment and lending to infrastructure projects in Brazil, thus supporting the government's efforts to improve the country's coverage of its public utilities services as outlined in the Country's 2004-2007 Multiyear Investment Plan. BR0411 Unibanco - Infrastructure Credit Facility The project consists of an infrastructure finance facility (the "Facility" or the "ICF"), comprising an A Loan of up to US$50 million and a B Loan of approximately US$100 million to be syndicated in multiple tranches, to be extended to Unibanco - União de Bancos Brasileiros, S.A. Proceeds of the Facility will be used to provide medium and long term financing to domestic infrastructure projects carried out by Brazilian companies including Brazilian subsidiaries of companies incorporated in IDB member countries. The Facility is part of a broader initiative from the Bank to address the significant reduction in flows of private direct investment and lending to infrastructure projects in Brazil, thus supporting the government's efforts to improve the country's coverage of its public utilities services as outlined in the Country's 2004-2007 Multiyear Investment Plan. Loan Operation Brazil 04-Feb-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0193 The general objective of phase II of the coastal resources management project (Project II) is to improve and expand integrated coastal management by supporting the gradual transfer of responsibilities for land-use planning and management of the coastal zone to the local level, thereby contributing to the sustainable use of coastal resources and helping to improve the quality of life of local communities along Ecuador's continental coast. The specific objectives of Project II are: (i) to promote the adoption of policies and regulations for coastal management on the national and local levels and to build up the institutional capacity of the system for integrated management of coastal resources, with greater participation by society; (ii) to support the generation, systemization and dissemination of information on the status of the coastal resources and trends, to facilitate national and local management and good practices; and (iii) to improve the well-being of communities and individuals through the promotion of community investments, preventive and productive activities that increase participation by society in sustainable use of coastal resources, while improving incomes. EC0193 Coastal Resource Management Project - Stage II The general objective of phase II of the coastal resources management project (Project II) is to improve and expand integrated coastal management by supporting the gradual transfer of responsibilities for land-use planning and management of the coastal zone to the local level, thereby contributing to the sustainable use of coastal resources and helping to improve the quality of life of local communities along Ecuador's continental coast. The specific objectives of Project II are: (i) to promote the adoption of policies and regulations for coastal management on the national and local levels and to build up the institutional capacity of the system for integrated management of coastal resources, with greater participation by society; (ii) to support the generation, systemization and dissemination of information on the status of the coastal resources and trends, to facilitate national and local management and good practices; and (iii) to improve the well-being of communities and individuals through the promotion of community investments, preventive and productive activities that increase participation by society in sustainable use of coastal resources, while improving incomes. Loan Operation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1029 To examine the contribution of volunteer work to social action and how to strengthen it. RG-T1029 Strengthening of Volunteer Work in Latin America and the Caribbean To examine the contribution of volunteer work to social action and how to strengthen it. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1039 EN RS-T1039 Setting a Research Agenda for Water and Poverty Issues in LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-Feb-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1010 EN EC-T1010 Census and Socio-Cultural Analysis of Indigenous Informal Vendors in Quito EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1004 The objective of the present proposed project is to develop a National Master Plan for natural gas projects and key investment projects to optimize the grid, under the PLABER, covering technical, economical, financial, institutional, environmental and regulatory issues relevant to the process of increasing the rural electricity coverage nationwide in a sustainable way. BO-T1004 Support for the Bolivian Rural Electrification Program The objective of the present proposed project is to develop a National Master Plan for natural gas projects and key investment projects to optimize the grid, under the PLABER, covering technical, economical, financial, institutional, environmental and regulatory issues relevant to the process of increasing the rural electricity coverage nationwide in a sustainable way. Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENERGY 27-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0159 The program's objectives are to support the government's efforts to maintain macroeconomic and fiscal stability, and also to mitigate the potential effects of the fiscal adjustment on the population in extreme poverty, while promoting the continuation of ongoing institutional reforms in the social sector that are currently under way with Bank's support. DR0159 Sustainability and Protection of Social Reforms The program's objectives are to support the government's efforts to maintain macroeconomic and fiscal stability, and also to mitigate the potential effects of the fiscal adjustment on the population in extreme poverty, while promoting the continuation of ongoing institutional reforms in the social sector that are currently under way with Bank's support. Loan Operation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1034 The overall objective of this project is to increase the inclusion of the disabled by increasing their access to basic services – education, transport and labour markets. The project seeks to: establish benchmarks for disability prevalence and make comparisons between disability data and other indicators of social development – poverty, gender, education, etc.; Increase the labour market participation and overall social inclusion of the disabled by increasing their access to safe and accessible transport and mobility in urban environments; Conduct a review in 1 or 2 low-income countries of access to education for disabled children. RS-T1034 Disability and Inclusion The overall objective of this project is to increase the inclusion of the disabled by increasing their access to basic services – education, transport and labour markets. The project seeks to: establish benchmarks for disability prevalence and make comparisons between disability data and other indicators of social development – poverty, gender, education, etc.; Increase the labour market participation and overall social inclusion of the disabled by increasing their access to safe and accessible transport and mobility in urban environments; Conduct a review in 1 or 2 low-income countries of access to education for disabled children. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 23-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1006 The project will provide aid for the victims of the flood emergency in the Department of Beni. BO-T1006 Emergency Support Flooding in Trinidad, Province of Beni The project will provide aid for the victims of the flood emergency in the Department of Beni. Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-M1001 The general aim of the project is to bring Chile into line with global standards by adopting standardized criteria in the presentation of financial accounting information, thereby facilitating trade integration. Its purpose is to strengthen existing mechanisms to support the system and process for issuance and adaptation of international standards, and to strengthen effective mechanisms of coordination, integration and dissemination, to converge rapidly towards them. CH-M1001 International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards Auditing The general aim of the project is to bring Chile into line with global standards by adopting standardized criteria in the presentation of financial accounting information, thereby facilitating trade integration. Its purpose is to strengthen existing mechanisms to support the system and process for issuance and adaptation of international standards, and to strengthen effective mechanisms of coordination, integration and dissemination, to converge rapidly towards them. Technical Cooperation Chile FINANCIAL MARKETS 21-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-M1001 The general objective is to contribute to the strengthening of the entrepreneurial fabric of Bogota, Medellin, and Cali. The specific objective is to develop a model for creating sustainable and competitive enterprises for the young people of these three cities. CO-M1001 Promotion of Youth Entrepreneurship in Colombia The general objective is to contribute to the strengthening of the entrepreneurial fabric of Bogota, Medellin, and Cali. The specific objective is to develop a model for creating sustainable and competitive enterprises for the young people of these three cities. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0171 EN NI0171 Basic Education for Youth and Adults EN Loan Operation Nicaragua EDUCATION 21-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1004 The overall objective of the proposed project is to make Peru's software industry more competitive. The purpose of the project is to help software SMEs gain access to quality processes and systems and improve their skills in management, marketing, and programming languages. PE-M1004 Support for Competitiveness of the Software Industry The overall objective of the proposed project is to make Peru's software industry more competitive. The purpose of the project is to help software SMEs gain access to quality processes and systems and improve their skills in management, marketing, and programming languages. Technical Cooperation Peru SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 21-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204009 The general objective of this program is to improve the economic and environmental performance of small and medium enterprises in Peru through the implementation of CP measures and techniques. The purpose of this program is to develop a system that offers technical services and those of promotion in CP as a means to strengthen and expand on a national level the implementation of CP and EM and effectively promote CP management. More specifically, the program will seek to create two regional centers that function as vehicles to disseminate, promote and offer CP services in Peru. TC0204009 Expansion of Cleaner Production Support to the Southern Region The general objective of this program is to improve the economic and environmental performance of small and medium enterprises in Peru through the implementation of CP measures and techniques. The purpose of this program is to develop a system that offers technical services and those of promotion in CP as a means to strengthen and expand on a national level the implementation of CP and EM and effectively promote CP management. More specifically, the program will seek to create two regional centers that function as vehicles to disseminate, promote and offer CP services in Peru. Technical Cooperation Peru ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302010 The general objective of the project is to help the cluster of small tourism enterprises in Cuzco, and those of the garment-making sector in Gamarra, to become more competitive. The specific objective is to create cooperative business networks capable of strengthening the dynamics for collective efficiency within each cluster, and to optimize market access for member enterprises. TC0302010 Development of Business Networks in Garment-Making and Tourism Clusters The general objective of the project is to help the cluster of small tourism enterprises in Cuzco, and those of the garment-making sector in Gamarra, to become more competitive. The specific objective is to create cooperative business networks capable of strengthening the dynamics for collective efficiency within each cluster, and to optimize market access for member enterprises. Technical Cooperation Peru 21-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1031 Mainstream environmental considerations in Bank's priority areas at the country strategy level. RS-T1031 Pilot Cases and Methodological Development for Country Environmental Analysis Mainstream environmental considerations in Bank's priority areas at the country strategy level. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1033 The main objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to provide support and additional expertise to Region 2 in the development of GEF projects with a view of offering new opportunities for countries to address sustainable development priorities related to international waters, biodiversity and climate change. RS-T1033 Support for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Program The main objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to provide support and additional expertise to Region 2 in the development of GEF projects with a view of offering new opportunities for countries to address sustainable development priorities related to international waters, biodiversity and climate change. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211034 The general objective of the project is to provide greater legal protection for intellectual property rights with a view to enhancing competitiveness and investment in Panama. Its specific aims are to inform the general public about intellectual property laws, improve enforcement of those laws, and increase the number of applications for the registration of intellectual property. TC0211034 Development and Promotion of Intellectual Property The general objective of the project is to provide greater legal protection for intellectual property rights with a view to enhancing competitiveness and investment in Panama. Its specific aims are to inform the general public about intellectual property laws, improve enforcement of those laws, and increase the number of applications for the registration of intellectual property. Technical Cooperation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302025 EN TC0302025 Building Indigenous Entrepreneurial Capacity EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303038 The main objective of the proposed project is to improve the financial services that are offered to Salvadorian microenterprises through the institutional strengthening of ASOMI and its members, which will be achieved by helping them adopt transparent and standardized rules and criteria for account management and reporting and develop their financial, accounting, and operational administration capacity. TC0303038 Institutional Strengthening of Asociación Organizaciones de Microfinanzas The main objective of the proposed project is to improve the financial services that are offered to Salvadorian microenterprises through the institutional strengthening of ASOMI and its members, which will be achieved by helping them adopt transparent and standardized rules and criteria for account management and reporting and develop their financial, accounting, and operational administration capacity. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306018 EN TC0306018 Conferencia Metas Desarrollo Milenio, Raza y Etnia y Becas Viaje "Voces Nuevas" EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202022 The program's general objective is to help make Guatemalan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) more competitive and environmentally sound. The purpose of the program is to encourage the use of cleaner production techniques at SMEs by promoting and strengthening the supply of, and demand for, related services. TC0202022 Promotion of Cleaner Production and Environmental Management Systems The program's general objective is to help make Guatemalan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) more competitive and environmentally sound. The purpose of the program is to encourage the use of cleaner production techniques at SMEs by promoting and strengthening the supply of, and demand for, related services. Technical Cooperation Guatemala INDUSTRY 15-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0375 EN BR0375 Urban Transportation Curitiba II EN Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 14-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1006 The objective of this TC project is to identify policies and projects that can be enacted to foster the short- and long-run competitiveness of the rural sector in El Salvador, including the competitiveness of both the agricultural and non-agricultural rural economic activities, in a manner that reduces rural poverty. Towards this end, financing will be used to review the current situation in the rural economy and to identify specific actions that can be taken to improve rural competitiveness. ES-T1006 Fostering Competitiveness in Rural El Salvador The objective of this TC project is to identify policies and projects that can be enacted to foster the short- and long-run competitiveness of the rural sector in El Salvador, including the competitiveness of both the agricultural and non-agricultural rural economic activities, in a manner that reduces rural poverty. Towards this end, financing will be used to review the current situation in the rural economy and to identify specific actions that can be taken to improve rural competitiveness. Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 13-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205039 The main objective is to enhance and reinforce aviation security through institucional strengthening of the Civil Aviation Autority, the training of its staff and that of the Ministry of Home Affairs, International Airport Corp, the Ogle Airport management and other related government agencies on airport security prcedures and systems. TC0205039 Strengthening of Airport Security The main objective is to enhance and reinforce aviation security through institucional strengthening of the Civil Aviation Autority, the training of its staff and that of the Ministry of Home Affairs, International Airport Corp, the Ogle Airport management and other related government agencies on airport security prcedures and systems. Technical Cooperation Guyana TRANSPORT 12-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210000 The program's general objective is to promote secure and efficient development of air transport activities in Bolivia. Its specific objective is to provide the DGAC with the technical capacity needed to tighten security at Bolivia's three main airports, in order to comply with the new security standards in this field. TC0210000 Strengthening of Airport Security The program's general objective is to promote secure and efficient development of air transport activities in Bolivia. Its specific objective is to provide the DGAC with the technical capacity needed to tighten security at Bolivia's three main airports, in order to comply with the new security standards in this field. Technical Cooperation Bolivia TRANSPORT 12-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1004 The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Geothermal Project of Platanares and includes a general feasibility study of that project. HO-T1004 Feasibility Study-Platanares Geothermal Project The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Geothermal Project of Platanares and includes a general feasibility study of that project. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENERGY 09-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305010 EN TC0305010 Contract Development - Geothermal Project EN Technical Cooperation Honduras ENERGY 09-Jan-2004 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306029 The project aims to promote the growth and enhance the quality and competitiveness of the nandu production chain, from the breeding stage to the processing and marketing of its products. The objective is to strengthen the relationships among the businesses in the chain, both vertically, amongst the various links, and horizontally, by conducting joint activities that ultimately enhance the internal capacity of each business and improve the production chain and the business environment. TC0306029 Strengthening the Ñandu Production Chain The project aims to promote the growth and enhance the quality and competitiveness of the nandu production chain, from the breeding stage to the processing and marketing of its products. The objective is to strengthen the relationships among the businesses in the chain, both vertically, amongst the various links, and horizontally, by conducting joint activities that ultimately enhance the internal capacity of each business and improve the production chain and the business environment. Technical Cooperation Uruguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0139 The main objective of the program is to strenghthen the public health services by improving quality and efficiency of hospital networks. Specific goals include technicla assitance to the Direcciones Territoriales de Salud, financial balance implementation of a evaluation system for health services. CO0139 Reorganization, Redesign, & Modernization of Health Services Networks The main objective of the program is to strenghthen the public health services by improving quality and efficiency of hospital networks. Specific goals include technicla assitance to the Direcciones Territoriales de Salud, financial balance implementation of a evaluation system for health services. Loan Operation Colombia HEALTH 07-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301037 Strengthen the Ministry to improve economic and social services delivery to the Amerindian population and support implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. TC0301037 Leadership Development in Amerindian Communities Strengthen the Ministry to improve economic and social services delivery to the Amerindian population and support implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. Technical Cooperation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1003 Identification and virtual incubation of up to 7 fruit-processing microenterprises located in the metropolitan region of Fortaleza, Ceará State. The focus of the technical assistance offered will be the implementation of quality systems that will seek to meet the minimum health and sanitation requirements of the State's legislation. The implementation of quality systems will be complemented by management courses including the identification of appropriate technology, cost systems, and waste reduction. BR-M1003 Virtual Incubator for Fruit-Processing Microenterprises Identification and virtual incubation of up to 7 fruit-processing microenterprises located in the metropolitan region of Fortaleza, Ceará State. The focus of the technical assistance offered will be the implementation of quality systems that will seek to meet the minimum health and sanitation requirements of the State's legislation. The implementation of quality systems will be complemented by management courses including the identification of appropriate technology, cost systems, and waste reduction. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1004 The objective of the project is to train the operational labour force of the SMEs of the plastics sector and introduce quality management systems, as well as waste reduction. BR-M1004 Quality Enhancement through Human Resource Development The objective of the project is to train the operational labour force of the SMEs of the plastics sector and introduce quality management systems, as well as waste reduction. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1006 Development of a direct and on-line purchasing and 'on-time" delivery system for auto parts and accessories within a safe and secure environment. A software will be developed for the operation of the system that will manage and monitor the project. The expected result will be the reduction in the final prices of the auto parts and accessories and the increased competitiveness of the distribution firms. BR-M1006 Development of a Distribution System for Auto Replacement Parts Development of a direct and on-line purchasing and 'on-time" delivery system for auto parts and accessories within a safe and secure environment. A software will be developed for the operation of the system that will manage and monitor the project. The expected result will be the reduction in the final prices of the auto parts and accessories and the increased competitiveness of the distribution firms. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1007 Strengthen the network of worker-managed micro enterprises in the municipality of Diadema (São Paulo State) through courses in management, cooperativism, and environment as well as provision of technical assistance in strategic planning and marketing. BR-M1007 Worker-Managed Microenterprise Network Strengthen the network of worker-managed micro enterprises in the municipality of Diadema (São Paulo State) through courses in management, cooperativism, and environment as well as provision of technical assistance in strategic planning and marketing. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1008 This projects aims to facilitate access to SMEs in the construction sector to quality management programs, resulting in increased competitiveness and assuring its position in the market. BR-M1008 Implementation of Quality System in the Civil Construction Sector This projects aims to facilitate access to SMEs in the construction sector to quality management programs, resulting in increased competitiveness and assuring its position in the market. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1010 The objective of the project will be to strengthen the operations of the Cleaner Production Center of Bahia, to minimize waste generation in the productive processes of the SMEs, restructuring the current residues model and turning it into a portal of opportunities for cleaner production. BR-M1010 Strengthening the Cleaner Production Center in Bahia The objective of the project will be to strengthen the operations of the Cleaner Production Center of Bahia, to minimize waste generation in the productive processes of the SMEs, restructuring the current residues model and turning it into a portal of opportunities for cleaner production. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1024 The objective of this operation is to increase the understanding of the determinants of health inequalities related to race and ethnicity in the Latin America and Caribbean Region, and identify constraints and barriers that impede the achievement of satisfactory health outcomes among indigenous groups and Afro-Latin populations in the region. RS-T1024 Race and Ethnic Inequality in Health and Health Care in LAC The objective of this operation is to increase the understanding of the determinants of health inequalities related to race and ethnicity in the Latin America and Caribbean Region, and identify constraints and barriers that impede the achievement of satisfactory health outcomes among indigenous groups and Afro-Latin populations in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 05-Jan-2004 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-T1005 EN BO-T1005 Emergency Assistance in the Chapare Region EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 31-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201075 This operation will strengthen the capacity of the ministries to perform data analysis, impact evaluation, and poverty analysis, as well as strengthen PIOJ's leadership role in poverty research, impact evaluation, and social policy TC0201075 Support for Poverty Monitoring and Social Policy Analysis This operation will strengthen the capacity of the ministries to perform data analysis, impact evaluation, and poverty analysis, as well as strengthen PIOJ's leadership role in poverty research, impact evaluation, and social policy Technical Cooperation Jamaica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301008 Develop a program to promote and strengthen cooperative ventures between firms. TC0301008 Development of a Competitiveness Enhancement Program Develop a program to promote and strengthen cooperative ventures between firms. Technical Cooperation Ecuador INDUSTRY 23-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1012 The objective is to upgrade and extend the current multi-country, multi-sector, and comparative static CGE model, with special emphasis on the Mercosur countries. The project will be the first step toward a more comprehensive model with a better treatment of other sub-regional integration agreements in Latin America. RG-T1012 Building a Computable General Equilibrium Model for Mercosur The objective is to upgrade and extend the current multi-country, multi-sector, and comparative static CGE model, with special emphasis on the Mercosur countries. The project will be the first step toward a more comprehensive model with a better treatment of other sub-regional integration agreements in Latin America. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 19-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201105 The program's general objective is to promote secure and efficient air transportation in the Dominican Republic. Its specific objective is to strengthen airport security, by modifying and upgrading regulatory frameworks and civil aviation policies, and by providing staff training, to enable the Dominican Republic to comply with the new security standards in this area. TC0201105 Strengthening Airport Security The program's general objective is to promote secure and efficient air transportation in the Dominican Republic. Its specific objective is to strengthen airport security, by modifying and upgrading regulatory frameworks and civil aviation policies, and by providing staff training, to enable the Dominican Republic to comply with the new security standards in this area. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic TRANSPORT 19-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205041 To strengthen airport security, by modifying and adapting regulatory frameworks governing civil aviation policy, and providing staff training. TC0205041 Strengthening Airport Security To strengthen airport security, by modifying and adapting regulatory frameworks governing civil aviation policy, and providing staff training. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica TRANSPORT 19-Dec-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206036 The overall objective is to asist the Government in the preparation of an institutional strengthening proposal of the "Procuraduría para la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos de El Salvador". This TC will establish the bases for a future financing request that would be submitted to bilateal and multilateral agencies. TC0206036 Strengthening of Office of the Attorney General for Human Rights Defense The overall objective is to asist the Government in the preparation of an institutional strengthening proposal of the "Procuraduría para la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos de El Salvador". This TC will establish the bases for a future financing request that would be submitted to bilateal and multilateral agencies. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212030 The objective of the Program is to contribute to current processes that seek to increase the number and effectiveness of women in positions of leadership in civic and public life in Latin America. TC0212030 Leadership in the Andean Region: Promote Indigenous women's Leadership The objective of the Program is to contribute to current processes that seek to increase the number and effectiveness of women in positions of leadership in civic and public life in Latin America. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-M1001 The general objective of this project is to generate additional income and increase efficiency for Haitian enterprises in the hotel and handicrafts sectors. The purpose of this project is to promote and enable the use of e-commerce tools among enterprises. HA-M1001 On-Line Networks for Culture, Tourism and Commerce in Haiti The general objective of this project is to generate additional income and increase efficiency for Haitian enterprises in the hotel and handicrafts sectors. The purpose of this project is to promote and enable the use of e-commerce tools among enterprises. Technical Cooperation Haiti SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 18-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1155 To raise the income of 300 families of small-scale farmers, promoting the sustainable business development of beekeeping as an alternative through an end-to-end strategy targeting the coffee sector. HO-L1155 Beekeeping As An Alternative Farm Enterprise To raise the income of 300 families of small-scale farmers, promoting the sustainable business development of beekeeping as an alternative through an end-to-end strategy targeting the coffee sector. Loan Operation Honduras 18-Dec-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1120 To boost the income of small-scale farmers in the Pacific and central interior regions of Nicaragua, by restructuring productive practices and increasing their productivity. NI-L1120 Cattle Leasing for Small-scale Farmers To boost the income of small-scale farmers in the Pacific and central interior regions of Nicaragua, by restructuring productive practices and increasing their productivity. Loan Operation Nicaragua 18-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0303009 To raise the income of 300 families of small-scale farmers, promoting the sustainable business development of beekeeping as an alternative through an end-to-end strategy targeting the coffee sector. SP0303009 Beekeeping As An Alternative Farm Enterprise To raise the income of 300 families of small-scale farmers, promoting the sustainable business development of beekeeping as an alternative through an end-to-end strategy targeting the coffee sector. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0306010 To boost the income of small-scale farmers in the Pacific and central interior regions of Nicaragua, by restructuring productive practices and increasing their productivity. SP0306010 Cattle Leasing for Small-scale Farmers To boost the income of small-scale farmers in the Pacific and central interior regions of Nicaragua, by restructuring productive practices and increasing their productivity. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212005 To assist with the social and economic integration of low-income young people at risk in "El Limon" and other areas in the vicinity of Guatemala City under a pilot alternative training program and career guidance that develops their technical, business, and professional skills. TC0212005 Entrepreneurial Development of Youth at Risk To assist with the social and economic integration of low-income young people at risk in "El Limon" and other areas in the vicinity of Guatemala City under a pilot alternative training program and career guidance that develops their technical, business, and professional skills. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301032 EN TC0301032 Investment Plan for Solid Waste Management EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 18-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR0296 EN AR0296 Social Protection and Reduction of the Impact of the Crisis II EN Loan Operation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0219 This program provides for a sector loan to finance the execution of two components: (i) strengthening public institutions that support productivity abd competitiveness within the framework of the Bolivian Productivity and Competitiveness System (SBPC); and (ii) strengthening public policy in support of the production sector in orter to take advantage of export opportunities. The SBPC, which was created by Executive Order in 2001, encompasses all public and provate institutions that make up the support network for competitiveness at the national, departamental, and municipal levels. BO0219 Sector Program to Support Competitiveness This program provides for a sector loan to finance the execution of two components: (i) strengthening public institutions that support productivity abd competitiveness within the framework of the Bolivian Productivity and Competitiveness System (SBPC); and (ii) strengthening public policy in support of the production sector in orter to take advantage of export opportunities. The SBPC, which was created by Executive Order in 2001, encompasses all public and provate institutions that make up the support network for competitiveness at the national, departamental, and municipal levels. Loan Operation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1004 The objective of the TC is also to demonstrate that this type of company is an institutional model that can be replicated in other areas of the country and the region. CR-T1004 Start-up of the Empresa de Servicios Públicos de Alajuela S.A The objective of the TC is also to demonstrate that this type of company is an institutional model that can be replicated in other areas of the country and the region. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica WATER AND SANITATION 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1001 The overall objective of the program is to improve the international trade performance of Ecuador. In order to achieve this goal, the program will strengthen the country's technical and institutional capacity to: (i) formulate and implement trade and investment policies and agreements; (ii) participate effectively in trade negotiations; (iii) increase and diversify markets and exports and attract external investment. EC-L1001 Foreign Trade Management Support Program The overall objective of the program is to improve the international trade performance of Ecuador. In order to achieve this goal, the program will strengthen the country's technical and institutional capacity to: (i) formulate and implement trade and investment policies and agreements; (ii) participate effectively in trade negotiations; (iii) increase and diversify markets and exports and attract external investment. Loan Operation Ecuador TRADE 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0211 EN EC0211 Rural Road Program EN Loan Operation Ecuador TRANSPORT 17-Dec-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1002 EN GU-T1002 Support National Agenda and Dialogue Round Tables EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1011 EN HO-T1011 Institutional Strenghtening to Improve Effectiveness of Public Investment EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0143 EN PN0143 Municipal Development and Decentralization Support Program EN Loan Operation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1001 The goal of the proposed Technical Cooperation (TC) is to help the Municipality of Asuncion in its attempt to improve the urban, socio-economic and environmental conditions of the Coast of Asuncion. The specific objective is to support the IDB and the Municipality of Asuncion in the preparation of the Program for Asuncion Coastal Development (PR-0143) through the technical feasibility analysis of the projects that the Program will finance. PR-T1001 Support for the Program for Asunción Coastal Development The goal of the proposed Technical Cooperation (TC) is to help the Municipality of Asuncion in its attempt to improve the urban, socio-economic and environmental conditions of the Coast of Asuncion. The specific objective is to support the IDB and the Municipality of Asuncion in the preparation of the Program for Asuncion Coastal Development (PR-0143) through the technical feasibility analysis of the projects that the Program will finance. Technical Cooperation Paraguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR0147 The program will support the Government of Paraguay in mitigating the effects of the economic crisis on the extremely poor and most vulnerable population and avoid setback in modernization efforts in an adverse economic climate. PR0147 Paraguay Social Protection Program The program will support the Government of Paraguay in mitigating the effects of the economic crisis on the extremely poor and most vulnerable population and avoid setback in modernization efforts in an adverse economic climate. Loan Operation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1008 The overall objective of this technical cooperation is to organize three Conferences (Washington, Madrid, Lima), which are to provide an adequate framework for discussion with key stakeholders on mechanisms, options and factors that would increase investments in infrastructure sectors. The specific objectives are to: a) raise awareness of central and local governmental authorities to the substantial infrastructure investments required; b) identify the major obstacles that have hindered investments in the sector; and c) discuss solutions that will enable countries in the region to increase investments. RG-T1008 Increasing Infrastructure Investments in Latin America and the Caribbean The overall objective of this technical cooperation is to organize three Conferences (Washington, Madrid, Lima), which are to provide an adequate framework for discussion with key stakeholders on mechanisms, options and factors that would increase investments in infrastructure sectors. The specific objectives are to: a) raise awareness of central and local governmental authorities to the substantial infrastructure investments required; b) identify the major obstacles that have hindered investments in the sector; and c) discuss solutions that will enable countries in the region to increase investments. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU0023 THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF PRIMARY EDUCATION BY MEANS OF PROVIDING INPUTS TO SCHOOLS, IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL PROCESSES, AND SUPORTING INSTITUCIONAL REFORMS TO INCREASE SCHOOL AUTONOMY SU0023 Basic Education Improvement Project THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF PRIMARY EDUCATION BY MEANS OF PROVIDING INPUTS TO SCHOOLS, IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL PROCESSES, AND SUPORTING INSTITUCIONAL REFORMS TO INCREASE SCHOOL AUTONOMY Loan Operation Suriname EDUCATION 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209054 Develop an Action Plan to promote the preservation of the environmental, archeological and cultural patrimony of the Inca Way at a regional level. TC0209054 Action Plan Development Qhapac Ñan (Principal Andean Way) Develop an Action Plan to promote the preservation of the environmental, archeological and cultural patrimony of the Inca Way at a regional level. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210033 The general objective of the project would be to contribute to improve the level of trust in public institutions through the introduction of ethics in public administration. The specific objective of the project would be to develop abilities in: (i) public employees to adopt an ethical conduct conducive to improve their integrity and the efficiency and effectiveness of the public entities; and (ii) civil society so that it can be an effective counterpart in the processes of change of the entities. TC0210033 Ethics Program in Public Administration The general objective of the project would be to contribute to improve the level of trust in public institutions through the introduction of ethics in public administration. The specific objective of the project would be to develop abilities in: (i) public employees to adopt an ethical conduct conducive to improve their integrity and the efficiency and effectiveness of the public entities; and (ii) civil society so that it can be an effective counterpart in the processes of change of the entities. Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210045 EN TC0210045 Monetary and Financing Law Implementation EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210053 On the basis of the Bank's pipeline and portfolio (partnering with the Regional Operations Departments, ROS and SDS), the objective is to train staff of executing agencies of Bank-financed projects in the C&D countries, in project-related courses offered: (i) via distance learning; (ii) by the Country Offices; and (iii) through the National Training Centers associated with the Training Program. TC0210053 Training Program for Countries Groups C and D On the basis of the Bank's pipeline and portfolio (partnering with the Regional Operations Departments, ROS and SDS), the objective is to train staff of executing agencies of Bank-financed projects in the C&D countries, in project-related courses offered: (i) via distance learning; (ii) by the Country Offices; and (iii) through the National Training Centers associated with the Training Program. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210058 The objetcive of this TC is to strengthen the Haitian Government's management capacity of Public Finances through the improvement of the Ministry of Econpomy and Finance capacity to oversee budget execution and preparation, as well as improving the accountability for the use of public resources TC0210058 Support for the Reform of Revenue Institutions The objetcive of this TC is to strengthen the Haitian Government's management capacity of Public Finances through the improvement of the Ministry of Econpomy and Finance capacity to oversee budget execution and preparation, as well as improving the accountability for the use of public resources Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212026 The general objective of this technical cooperation is to allow the Government of Guatemala to measure the economic importance of turism to obtain exact knowledge of this sector and its impact on the national economy . This will be done through the implementation of the Turism Satellite Account (TSA). The specific objectives are: 1) Improve the process of preparing turism-related statistics and to establish regularities in its generation and distribution; 2) Integrate and standardize, within the framework of national account system, the existing information on turistic activities generated by different sources; 3) Identify the real participation of turism in the national economy and the existing relations with other productive sectors listed in the national accounting system; 4) Quantify, analize, describe, compare and estimate the economic contribution of turism throughte utilization of variables, from the demand side as well as from the supply side - such as employment, gloss formation of fixed capital, direct value added, turistic consumption, fiscal income, and balance of payment, among others. TC0212026 Tourism Statistics The general objective of this technical cooperation is to allow the Government of Guatemala to measure the economic importance of turism to obtain exact knowledge of this sector and its impact on the national economy . This will be done through the implementation of the Turism Satellite Account (TSA). The specific objectives are: 1) Improve the process of preparing turism-related statistics and to establish regularities in its generation and distribution; 2) Integrate and standardize, within the framework of national account system, the existing information on turistic activities generated by different sources; 3) Identify the real participation of turism in the national economy and the existing relations with other productive sectors listed in the national accounting system; 4) Quantify, analize, describe, compare and estimate the economic contribution of turism throughte utilization of variables, from the demand side as well as from the supply side - such as employment, gloss formation of fixed capital, direct value added, turistic consumption, fiscal income, and balance of payment, among others. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212032 EN TC0212032 Tax Policy Reform and Globalization EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304030 EN TC0304030 ICT for Competitiveness of Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT0057 This program aims at supporting the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in the initial stage of its longer-term strategy to reach developed country status. In particular, this operation aims at laying down the basis to assist the Government in improving the composition of public expenditure and the efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector, freeing resources to be used in productive investment (physical and human) and improving service delivery. TT0057 Public Sector Reform Program This program aims at supporting the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in the initial stage of its longer-term strategy to reach developed country status. In particular, this operation aims at laying down the basis to assist the Government in improving the composition of public expenditure and the efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector, freeing resources to be used in productive investment (physical and human) and improving service delivery. Loan Operation Trinidad and Tobago REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BH-T1001 To provide managerial an technical advisory services in Land Information Management, use of GIS in developing land use strategies and the development of a strtegy of the BNGIS Center. BH-T1001 Managerial and Technical Support for GIS Centre To provide managerial an technical advisory services in Land Information Management, use of GIS in developing land use strategies and the development of a strtegy of the BNGIS Center. Technical Cooperation Bahamas AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1099 To help increase the income of small producers in the northern region of the country through the production and marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables. NI-L1099 Production and Marketing of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables with Small Producers To help increase the income of small producers in the northern region of the country through the production and marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Loan Operation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Dec-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-S1001 To help increase the income of small producers in the northern region of the country through the production and marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables. NI-S1001 Production and Marketing of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables with Small Producers To help increase the income of small producers in the northern region of the country through the production and marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Dec-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1004 EN PR-T1004 Interinstitutional Agenda for the Executive and Legislative Branches EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1005 EN PR-T1005 Institutional Strenghtening of Social Security Institute EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1025 Overall objective. The overall objective of the proposed TC is to assess the development effectiveness and relevance of the Norwegian Fund for Innovation in Social Programs (NFISP). Specific Objectives. The TC will work on two simultaneous fronts to achieve the overall objective. First, the TC aims to review and analyze how the Fund has met its objectives, and how it has contributed to innovation in Bank policy. Second, the TC intends to disseminate the lessons learnt from the NFISP experience within the Bank, as well as among the major stakeholders. RS-T1025 External Final Evaluation of NFISP Overall objective. The overall objective of the proposed TC is to assess the development effectiveness and relevance of the Norwegian Fund for Innovation in Social Programs (NFISP). Specific Objectives. The TC will work on two simultaneous fronts to achieve the overall objective. First, the TC aims to review and analyze how the Fund has met its objectives, and how it has contributed to innovation in Bank policy. Second, the TC intends to disseminate the lessons learnt from the NFISP experience within the Bank, as well as among the major stakeholders. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201081 The objective of the TC is to develop a reference framework , technical, legal, financial, environmental and socio-cultural criteria, in order to identified and implement etno/ecoturism projects in Mesoamerica. The TC directly supports the preparacion of loan ( within the context of Plan Puebla Panama) with several specific objectives: (a) increase external investment in extreme poverty territories, (b) generate employment and ownership opportunities with a direct investment approach among beneficiary communities, (c) generate local income to yield future investments, productive projects and capacitation of human resources. TC0201081 Ethno-tourism Project Targeting Areas of Extreme Poverty The objective of the TC is to develop a reference framework , technical, legal, financial, environmental and socio-cultural criteria, in order to identified and implement etno/ecoturism projects in Mesoamerica. The TC directly supports the preparacion of loan ( within the context of Plan Puebla Panama) with several specific objectives: (a) increase external investment in extreme poverty territories, (b) generate employment and ownership opportunities with a direct investment approach among beneficiary communities, (c) generate local income to yield future investments, productive projects and capacitation of human resources. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 16-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209031 The principal objective of this technical cooperation is increasing public awareness and national recognition of the PPP countries on the vulnerability of the region to disasters, so as to assist in the construction of a concept of prevention in the national and regional culture. The specific objectives are concentrated in organizing publicity campaigns in the 8 countries so as to: (a) stimulate national discussion on disaster risks with special emphasis on the threats to competitiveness, integration and regional development, as well as the measures resulting from good practices in the region necessary to reduce the vulnerability, and: (b) articulate the demand for public policies and actions to reduce the risk in the commercial corredors of Mesoamerica. TC0209031 Disaster Prevention Campaign in Central American Municipalities The principal objective of this technical cooperation is increasing public awareness and national recognition of the PPP countries on the vulnerability of the region to disasters, so as to assist in the construction of a concept of prevention in the national and regional culture. The specific objectives are concentrated in organizing publicity campaigns in the 8 countries so as to: (a) stimulate national discussion on disaster risks with special emphasis on the threats to competitiveness, integration and regional development, as well as the measures resulting from good practices in the region necessary to reduce the vulnerability, and: (b) articulate the demand for public policies and actions to reduce the risk in the commercial corredors of Mesoamerica. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306030 EN TC0306030 Enhancement of the National Dialogue EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1004 EN ES-T1004 Strengthening the Creation of the Exports Promotion Agency EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1004 The overall objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to improve the social integration and effectiveness of attention provided to children at risk in the streets. The specific objectives of the TC are to (i) evaluate and compare alternative operational approaches to social reintegration of street children, and systematize the best practices in order to use the methodology as a tool in increasing the effectiveness of interventions in the target group; (ii) build local and national capacity in Guatemala by developing and providing quality training in the social reintegration methodology to committed NGOs and public sector officials; (iii) forge long-term partnerships within and between public and private sectors in Guatemala to provide lasting, autonomous solutions to the situation of children at risk in the streets; and (iiv) make the methodology available to a larger audience through visual documentation and electronic publications. GU-T1004 Capacity Building for Social Reintegration The overall objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to improve the social integration and effectiveness of attention provided to children at risk in the streets. The specific objectives of the TC are to (i) evaluate and compare alternative operational approaches to social reintegration of street children, and systematize the best practices in order to use the methodology as a tool in increasing the effectiveness of interventions in the target group; (ii) build local and national capacity in Guatemala by developing and providing quality training in the social reintegration methodology to committed NGOs and public sector officials; (iii) forge long-term partnerships within and between public and private sectors in Guatemala to provide lasting, autonomous solutions to the situation of children at risk in the streets; and (iiv) make the methodology available to a larger audience through visual documentation and electronic publications. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1006 The objective of the proposed Technical Cooperation is to design the interventions to be included in the Program. NI-T1006 Support for Preparation of Citizens Security Program The objective of the proposed Technical Cooperation is to design the interventions to be included in the Program. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1025 The general objective of this project is to contribute to the growth and development of youth entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean by raising awareness of the positive impact it has on economic and social development, and helping to foster support for the creation of policies and programs. Specifically the project will: (i) conduct research to increase knowledge of the current status of youth entrepreneurship in the region, focusing especially on governments, multilateral organizations, businesses, and members of civil society that are promoting the development of this area; (ii) sponsor an electronic showcase where youth entrepreneurs can present their businesses, projects and best practices, which will be used to select leading youth entrepreneurs to participate in the Bank's annual meeting in Peru; (iii) gather and disseminate recommendations from different sectors, experts, and youth entrepreneurs on policies and programs that promote and support youth entrepreneurship; (iv) disseminate results, best practices, and lessons learned from research, the electronic showcase, and annual meeting Forum; and (v) strengthen and support existing youth entrepreneurship networks. RG-T1025 Assessment of Youth Entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean The general objective of this project is to contribute to the growth and development of youth entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean by raising awareness of the positive impact it has on economic and social development, and helping to foster support for the creation of policies and programs. Specifically the project will: (i) conduct research to increase knowledge of the current status of youth entrepreneurship in the region, focusing especially on governments, multilateral organizations, businesses, and members of civil society that are promoting the development of this area; (ii) sponsor an electronic showcase where youth entrepreneurs can present their businesses, projects and best practices, which will be used to select leading youth entrepreneurs to participate in the Bank's annual meeting in Peru; (iii) gather and disseminate recommendations from different sectors, experts, and youth entrepreneurs on policies and programs that promote and support youth entrepreneurship; (iv) disseminate results, best practices, and lessons learned from research, the electronic showcase, and annual meeting Forum; and (v) strengthen and support existing youth entrepreneurship networks. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209048 The objective of the project is to support the institutional strengthening process of the legislative bodies of the English-speaking borrowing member countries of the Bank through the implementation of modern information and communication technologies for administrative and legal information management and interchange purposes. TC0209048 Global Legal Information Network (GLIN-Caribe) The objective of the project is to support the institutional strengthening process of the legislative bodies of the English-speaking borrowing member countries of the Bank through the implementation of modern information and communication technologies for administrative and legal information management and interchange purposes. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210048 EN TC0210048 Watershed and Coastal Management Program EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 12-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0179 El Programa tiene como objetivo el fortalecimiento de la capacidad de las organizaciones de productores y las instituciones del sector, en el desarrollo de proyectos productivos rurales, con un enfoque de agro-negocios. Adicionalmente pretende apoyar las inversiones productivas que generan empleos e incrementan los ingresos sostenibles de la población rural de bajos ingresos. BO0179 Rural Productive Development Support Program El Programa tiene como objetivo el fortalecimiento de la capacidad de las organizaciones de productores y las instituciones del sector, en el desarrollo de proyectos productivos rurales, con un enfoque de agro-negocios. Adicionalmente pretende apoyar las inversiones productivas que generan empleos e incrementan los ingresos sostenibles de la población rural de bajos ingresos. Loan Operation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0221 The objective of the Programa is to increase productive investment levels in rural areas through the regularization, enhancement and improvement of the legal security of property rights of rural landholdings in the country. BO0221 Land Regularization and Legal Cadastre The objective of the Programa is to increase productive investment levels in rural areas through the regularization, enhancement and improvement of the legal security of property rights of rural landholdings in the country. Loan Operation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-Q0016 The general objective of the project is to improve credit access for SEs. The purpose of the project is to establish a guarantee corporation in the Serra Gaucha region and promote its development through technical and financial support. BR-Q0016 Investment and Technical Cooperation for the Serra Gaucha Guarantee Corporation The general objective of the project is to improve credit access for SEs. The purpose of the project is to establish a guarantee corporation in the Serra Gaucha region and promote its development through technical and financial support. Equity Brazil 10-Dec-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1007 EN BR-T1007 Afro-Brazilian Observatory EN Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH0171 Construction, operation and maintenance of a sewater desalination plant. CH0171 Antofagasta Desalinization Project Construction, operation and maintenance of a sewater desalination plant. Loan Operation Chile 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0148 The Project's objective is to improve public-sector management of foreign trade in the Dominican Republic by strengthening the public sector's ability to formulate, negotiate, and implement effective trade and export promotion policy aimed at contributing to the establishment of incentives and opportunities for increasing and diversifying the Dominican Republic's exports. DR0148 Sector Facility for Foreign Trade The Project's objective is to improve public-sector management of foreign trade in the Dominican Republic by strengthening the public sector's ability to formulate, negotiate, and implement effective trade and export promotion policy aimed at contributing to the establishment of incentives and opportunities for increasing and diversifying the Dominican Republic's exports. Loan Operation Dominican Republic TRADE 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1002 The general objective of the project is to promote higher quality tourism-sector products and services, in order to make Ecuador more competitive as a world class destination. The purpose is to adapt and validate a job competencies certification system for workers in the hospitality, food and beverage, and travel agency subsectors of the Ecuadorian tourism industry. The system will include standard setting, training of trainers, compliance evaluation, certification, and publicizing outcomes. EC-M1002 Job Competencies Certification System in the Tourism Sector The general objective of the project is to promote higher quality tourism-sector products and services, in order to make Ecuador more competitive as a world class destination. The purpose is to adapt and validate a job competencies certification system for workers in the hospitality, food and beverage, and travel agency subsectors of the Ecuadorian tourism industry. The system will include standard setting, training of trainers, compliance evaluation, certification, and publicizing outcomes. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA0128 N/A JA0128 Oceanic Digital Jamaica Ltd. N/A Loan Operation Jamaica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1002 The objective of the program is to improve incomes and employment opportunities for the youth of northern Peru, by placing in operation a system for increasing the number of sustainable businesses run by Peruvian youth in the cities of Tumbes, Piura, Chiclayo and Cajamarca. A series of activities will be carried out aimed at improving the skills, experience and ability of the beneficiaries to establish and consolidate their new businesses. A network of services to be offered to the beneficiaries by private entities and public agencies will also be established. PE-M1002 Promotion of Youth Entrepreneurship The objective of the program is to improve incomes and employment opportunities for the youth of northern Peru, by placing in operation a system for increasing the number of sustainable businesses run by Peruvian youth in the cities of Tumbes, Piura, Chiclayo and Cajamarca. A series of activities will be carried out aimed at improving the skills, experience and ability of the beneficiaries to establish and consolidate their new businesses. A network of services to be offered to the beneficiaries by private entities and public agencies will also be established. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-L1109 The project, consisting of an Emergency Liquidity Facility (ELF) and a Technical Support Facility (TSF), is part of the MIF strategy of promoting sustainable development of microfinance in LAC through specialized intermediaries that have the capacity to serve entrepreneurs who own micro and small enterprises in an efficient way and with vast outreach. RG-L1109 Liquidity Fund for Microenterprise Recovery The project, consisting of an Emergency Liquidity Facility (ELF) and a Technical Support Facility (TSF), is part of the MIF strategy of promoting sustainable development of microfinance in LAC through specialized intermediaries that have the capacity to serve entrepreneurs who own micro and small enterprises in an efficient way and with vast outreach. Loan Operation Regional 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-Q0033 The project, consisting of an Emergency Liquidity Facility (ELF) and a Technical Support Facility (TSF), is part of the MIF strategy of promoting sustainable development of microfinance in LAC through specialized intermediaries that have the capacity to serve entrepreneurs who own micro and small enterprises in an efficient way and with vast outreach. RG-Q0033 Liquidity Fund for Microenterprise Recovery The project, consisting of an Emergency Liquidity Facility (ELF) and a Technical Support Facility (TSF), is part of the MIF strategy of promoting sustainable development of microfinance in LAC through specialized intermediaries that have the capacity to serve entrepreneurs who own micro and small enterprises in an efficient way and with vast outreach. Equity Regional 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206015 This project specifically aims at strengthening the administrative, financial and management capacity of credit cooperatives affiliated to FACACH through the standardization of process and optimization of operational information systems. The Project will also improve the technological capacity of the systems involved in order to provide remittances services and develop new high quality integrated services at competitive levels. Finally, this initiative will also support process to define standards norms and financial discipline in order to make affiliated cooperatives compliant with the new regulatory framework. TC0206015 Institutional Strengthening of Credit Unions in Honduras This project specifically aims at strengthening the administrative, financial and management capacity of credit cooperatives affiliated to FACACH through the standardization of process and optimization of operational information systems. The Project will also improve the technological capacity of the systems involved in order to provide remittances services and develop new high quality integrated services at competitive levels. Finally, this initiative will also support process to define standards norms and financial discipline in order to make affiliated cooperatives compliant with the new regulatory framework. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207027 The general objective of the project is to improve credit access for SEs. The purpose of the project is to establish a guarantee corporation in the Serra Gaucha region and promote its development through technical and financial support. TC0207027 Investment and Technical Cooperation for the Serra Gaucha Guarantee Corporation The general objective of the project is to improve credit access for SEs. The purpose of the project is to establish a guarantee corporation in the Serra Gaucha region and promote its development through technical and financial support. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301050 To help the country conceptualize and design an investment program in potable water and sewerage in rural and semiurban areas. TC0301050 Development of National Rural Water Strategy To help the country conceptualize and design an investment program in potable water and sewerage in rural and semiurban areas. Technical Cooperation El Salvador WATER AND SANITATION 10-Dec-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303019 The project, consisting of an Emergency Liquidity Facility (ELF) and a Technical Support Facility (TSF), is part of the MIF strategy of promoting sustainable development of microfinance in LAC through specialized intermediaries that have the capacity to serve entrepreneurs who own micro and small enterprises in an efficient way and with vast outreach. TC0303019 Liquidity Fund for Microenterprise Recovery The project, consisting of an Emergency Liquidity Facility (ELF) and a Technical Support Facility (TSF), is part of the MIF strategy of promoting sustainable development of microfinance in LAC through specialized intermediaries that have the capacity to serve entrepreneurs who own micro and small enterprises in an efficient way and with vast outreach. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303037 To improve the socioeconomic status of rughly 500 shopkeepers in Aguablanca and their familis. TC0303037 Merchants Chain in Aguablanca, Cali To improve the socioeconomic status of rughly 500 shopkeepers in Aguablanca and their familis. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304009 The general objective of the project is to strengthen payment systems in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua and as a means of preventing systemic financial crises in the region. The specific objective is to create suitable conditions for a platform of basic standards for development of a regional payments system. TC0304009 Strengthening and Harmonization of Payment Systems The general objective of the project is to strengthen payment systems in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua and as a means of preventing systemic financial crises in the region. The specific objective is to create suitable conditions for a platform of basic standards for development of a regional payments system. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304031 The objective of the project is to make Uruguay's wine-making sector more competitive by linking together the different areas involved in the production and export of fine wines. The specific objective is to carry out a production integration program among the various links in the wine production chain. TC0304031 Development of Enterprise Network for the Wine and Grape-Growing Sector The objective of the project is to make Uruguay's wine-making sector more competitive by linking together the different areas involved in the production and export of fine wines. The specific objective is to carry out a production integration program among the various links in the wine production chain. Technical Cooperation Uruguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1008 Strengthening the capacities of Nicaragua's Tourism Sector so as to improve revenues for the Small and Middle-sized Businesses that operate in such sectors. NI-T1008 Support Feasibility Study Creation Central American High Institute on Hotels Strengthening the capacities of Nicaragua's Tourism Sector so as to improve revenues for the Small and Middle-sized Businesses that operate in such sectors. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 09-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205031 The principal objective of the project is to significantly expand the coverage of lending services to Ecuadorian microenterprises across the country. Specific objectives are to: (i) contribute to the institutional strengthening of Finca Ecuador in microlending within Ecuador, (ii) significantly increase the variety, quality, amounts, and operating efficiency of the financial services available to Ecuadorian microentrepreneurs; and (iii) turn Finca Ecuador into a regulated financial institution subject to oversight. TC0205031 Fortalecimiento Institucional a Fundación Finca Ecuador The principal objective of the project is to significantly expand the coverage of lending services to Ecuadorian microenterprises across the country. Specific objectives are to: (i) contribute to the institutional strengthening of Finca Ecuador in microlending within Ecuador, (ii) significantly increase the variety, quality, amounts, and operating efficiency of the financial services available to Ecuadorian microentrepreneurs; and (iii) turn Finca Ecuador into a regulated financial institution subject to oversight. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Dec-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210050 The project aims to reduce damage to people and property in the city of La Paz, resulting from deficiencies in the rainwater drainage system. Its purpose is to modernize the city's rainwater drainage master plan and use it as a tool for planning and execution of preventive and corrective actions, both structural and nonstructural, to enable the rainwater drainage system to fulfill its basic function. TC0210050 Master Drainage Plan for La Paz The project aims to reduce damage to people and property in the city of La Paz, resulting from deficiencies in the rainwater drainage system. Its purpose is to modernize the city's rainwater drainage master plan and use it as a tool for planning and execution of preventive and corrective actions, both structural and nonstructural, to enable the rainwater drainage system to fulfill its basic function. Technical Cooperation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 09-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305001 The general objective is to improve the safety and soundness of the financial system of Belize, thus supporting the government efforts to promote macroeconomic stability and private-sector-led economic growth, as well as facilitate access to credit without jeopardizing deposits by the public. TC0305001 Banking and Non-Banking Supervision The general objective is to improve the safety and soundness of the financial system of Belize, thus supporting the government efforts to promote macroeconomic stability and private-sector-led economic growth, as well as facilitate access to credit without jeopardizing deposits by the public. Technical Cooperation Belize REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH-L1002 EN CH-L1002 PEF:L1001 Strengthening of Digital Information Strategy EN Loan Operation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1003 EN ES-T1003 Support for the SP in the Frame to Pension Reform Transition EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0070 The objectives of the program are to increase the capacity of the country to generate social data and use it to make policy decisions based on sound empirical analysis. GY0070 Social Statistics and Policy Analysis The objectives of the program are to increase the capacity of the country to generate social data and use it to make policy decisions based on sound empirical analysis. Loan Operation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-M1001 This project will help expand and strengthen microfinance services in Nicaragua. Its specific objective is to strengthen a group of at least 10 of the leading nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) providing microfinance services in Nicaragua that belong to the ASOMIF network by: a) generating and disseminating knowledge, and conducting pilot projects in rural areas to expand rural financial services; and, b) standardizing and strengthening information management, accounting and performance measurement systems. NI-M1001 Support for Expansion of Rural Microfinance This project will help expand and strengthen microfinance services in Nicaragua. Its specific objective is to strengthen a group of at least 10 of the leading nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) providing microfinance services in Nicaragua that belong to the ASOMIF network by: a) generating and disseminating knowledge, and conducting pilot projects in rural areas to expand rural financial services; and, b) standardizing and strengthening information management, accounting and performance measurement systems. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1144 To develop the capacity of farmers who are organized in rural campesino enterprises to manage the production, processing, and marketing of agricultural byproducts, in competitive conditions, thereby boosting their income. BO-L1144 Processing and Marketing Chain for Ají, Peanut, and Other Products To develop the capacity of farmers who are organized in rural campesino enterprises to manage the production, processing, and marketing of agricultural byproducts, in competitive conditions, thereby boosting their income. Loan Operation Bolivia 05-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0303013 To develop the capacity of farmers who are organized in rural campesino enterprises to manage the production, processing, and marketing of agricultural byproducts, in competitive conditions, thereby boosting their income. SP0303013 Processing and Marketing Chain for Ají, Peanut, and Other Products To develop the capacity of farmers who are organized in rural campesino enterprises to manage the production, processing, and marketing of agricultural byproducts, in competitive conditions, thereby boosting their income. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112104 Provide a regional support framework to national telecenter initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean. To this end, the project will use the Bank's capacity to undertake multisectoral actions and to work together with the public and private sectors and civil society. TC0112104 Telecenters for the Community Development Provide a regional support framework to national telecenter initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean. To this end, the project will use the Bank's capacity to undertake multisectoral actions and to work together with the public and private sectors and civil society. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112124 Contribute to a better understanding of local environmental governance; provide assistance in the design, implementation and dissemination of policy instruments to improve local environmental conditions in the region; and facilitate support to Bank operational divisions in the development of new initiatives for local environmental management. TC0112124 Local Environmental Governance Contribute to a better understanding of local environmental governance; provide assistance in the design, implementation and dissemination of policy instruments to improve local environmental conditions in the region; and facilitate support to Bank operational divisions in the development of new initiatives for local environmental management. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 05-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-M1012 Implement a project of oyster and seaweed growth, both native of Alagoas, through the strenghtening and creation of production groups, organized as community enterprises. BR-M1012 Support to Community-based Microenterprises in Alagoas Implement a project of oyster and seaweed growth, both native of Alagoas, through the strenghtening and creation of production groups, organized as community enterprises. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1003 EN HO-L1003 PEF HO0208 Support Fiscal Management Reform Program EN Loan Operation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1003 EN NI-L1003 PEF:NI0171 Basic Education for the Young and the Adults EN Loan Operation Nicaragua EDUCATION 04-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0401 Financing its 2002-2004 Bandeirante's Investment Program comprised of a net investment program, which aims to expand and modernize Bandeirante's electrical network and business management support systems. BR0401 Bandeirante Investment Program Financing its 2002-2004 Bandeirante's Investment Program comprised of a net investment program, which aims to expand and modernize Bandeirante's electrical network and business management support systems. Loan Operation Brazil 03-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH0172 The Goal of the Program is to provide employment opportunities with better income prospects and to improve and preserve the historic, cultural and environmental assets that characterize the area. This is to be achieved by increased tourist expenditure in the area. The Program will have five components: (1) quality and environmental control; (2) community and local business training, (3) assistance to small enterprise, (4) improvements to attractions, and (5) infrastructure. CH0172 Community Based Tourism Development- Chiloe and Palena The Goal of the Program is to provide employment opportunities with better income prospects and to improve and preserve the historic, cultural and environmental assets that characterize the area. This is to be achieved by increased tourist expenditure in the area. The Program will have five components: (1) quality and environmental control; (2) community and local business training, (3) assistance to small enterprise, (4) improvements to attractions, and (5) infrastructure. Loan Operation Chile SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 03-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-M1005 The overall objective of the project is to help increase and diversify Ecuadorian private-sector exports. The purpose is to help achieve compliance with nontariff regulations to improve the access of Ecuadorian companies to the U.S. market, by means of a systematic approach for dealing with technical barriers to that market before and after the ATPA (Andean Trade Preference Act) expires. EC-M1005 Program to Mitigate Market Access Barriers under the Andean Trade Preference Act The overall objective of the project is to help increase and diversify Ecuadorian private-sector exports. The purpose is to help achieve compliance with nontariff regulations to improve the access of Ecuadorian companies to the U.S. market, by means of a systematic approach for dealing with technical barriers to that market before and after the ATPA (Andean Trade Preference Act) expires. Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 03-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0218 To increase the economic, social and environmental benefits of the forest sector in Honduras through sustainable development of forest lands and improvement of competitivity and company productivity in the sector. HO0218 Pro-Bosque Program To increase the economic, social and environmental benefits of the forest sector in Honduras through sustainable development of forest lands and improvement of competitivity and company productivity in the sector. Loan Operation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1001 The goal of the project is to strengthen the competitiveness of recipient SMEs by getting them involved in industry-wide, country-wide, and region-wide standardization efforts to facilitate trade in goods and services and promote regional, hemispheric and global integration. RG-M1001 Market Access and Integration through Technical Standards The goal of the project is to strengthen the competitiveness of recipient SMEs by getting them involved in industry-wide, country-wide, and region-wide standardization efforts to facilitate trade in goods and services and promote regional, hemispheric and global integration. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206020 EN TC0206020 AMSUD-PASTEUR Scientific Cooperation Program EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 03-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303025 The goal of the project is to promote the competitiveness of beneficiary SMEs through their participation in regional, national and sector standardization processes in order to facilitate the exchange of goods and services and the integration process in a regional, hemispheric and global context. TC0303025 Market Access and Integration Through Technical Standardization The goal of the project is to promote the competitiveness of beneficiary SMEs through their participation in regional, national and sector standardization processes in order to facilitate the exchange of goods and services and the integration process in a regional, hemispheric and global context. Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 03-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305032 The general objective of this project is to develop the RSE culture in a way that generates economic benefits for businesses as well as for society. The purpose of this project is: (i) to include RSE in the business strategies and management control models of the Chilean small and medium enterprises, maximizing social and private gains; and (ii) achieve a multiplier effect in the business environment. TC0305032 Adoption of Corporate Social Responsability Practices in SME's The general objective of this project is to develop the RSE culture in a way that generates economic benefits for businesses as well as for society. The purpose of this project is: (i) to include RSE in the business strategies and management control models of the Chilean small and medium enterprises, maximizing social and private gains; and (ii) achieve a multiplier effect in the business environment. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306012 The project is part of the MIF strategy of promoting the sustainable development of microfinance institutions in LAC through a specialized investment fund that will provide financial services to micro and small business entrepreneurs efficiently based on commercial principles. TC0306012 Solidus: Mezzanine Financing for Microfinance Institutions The project is part of the MIF strategy of promoting the sustainable development of microfinance institutions in LAC through a specialized investment fund that will provide financial services to micro and small business entrepreneurs efficiently based on commercial principles. Equity Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1004 EN HO-L1004 PEF:HO0218 Pro-Bosque Program EN Loan Operation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 02-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1210 To raise the incomes of providers of cottage-industry shoe and garment repair services, locksmiths, and comparable activities by helping them become viable owners of microenterprises with profitable, modern workshops. ME-L1210 Development of Shoe Repair service Microenterprise To raise the incomes of providers of cottage-industry shoe and garment repair services, locksmiths, and comparable activities by helping them become viable owners of microenterprises with profitable, modern workshops. Loan Operation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0212039 To raise the incomes of providers of cottage-industry shoe and garment repair services, locksmiths, and comparable activities by helping them become viable owners of microenterprises with profitable, modern workshops. SP0212039 Development of Shoe Repair service Microenterprise To raise the incomes of providers of cottage-industry shoe and garment repair services, locksmiths, and comparable activities by helping them become viable owners of microenterprises with profitable, modern workshops. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1026 This technical cooperation provides technical assistance in RE2/SC2 in the areas of ICT training for Micro, small and medium enterprises; development of telecenters as access points to ICT services and regional technical cooperation for ICT connectivity and E-readiness for micro, small and medium enterprises in Central America. RS-T1026 Information and Communication Technology Expert This technical cooperation provides technical assistance in RE2/SC2 in the areas of ICT training for Micro, small and medium enterprises; development of telecenters as access points to ICT services and regional technical cooperation for ICT connectivity and E-readiness for micro, small and medium enterprises in Central America. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 01-Dec-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1005 Examine the potential for growth recovery, in particular in sectors which would develop employment of low-skilled or unskilled labor, therefore with an immediate effect on alleviating poverty. Among thse sectors, major candidates seem to be light manufacturing and non traditional agricultural production for exports. Identify policies needed to encourage them. HA-T1005 Policy Research Study for New Sources of Growth in Haiti Examine the potential for growth recovery, in particular in sectors which would develop employment of low-skilled or unskilled labor, therefore with an immediate effect on alleviating poverty. Among thse sectors, major candidates seem to be light manufacturing and non traditional agricultural production for exports. Identify policies needed to encourage them. Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0324 To improve the inhabitants' sanitary and environmental conditions of the State of Ceara through a larger and more efficient delivery of the services of drinkable water and sanitation service. BR0324 Ceara Sanitation Program To improve the inhabitants' sanitary and environmental conditions of the State of Ceara through a larger and more efficient delivery of the services of drinkable water and sanitation service. Loan Operation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 26-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-T1001 The specific objectives of the TC are: (a) to develop and test the methodologies to effectively monitor and evaluate the execution of habitat programs; (b) to provide training for Housing Policy Unit staff to carry out monitoring of programs and coordinate evaluation activities; and (c) to collect baseline information to support the evaluation activities related to the Multi-Phase Low/Moderate-Income Habitat Program. DR-T1001 Monitoring and Evaluation System for Habitat Programs The specific objectives of the TC are: (a) to develop and test the methodologies to effectively monitor and evaluate the execution of habitat programs; (b) to provide training for Housing Policy Unit staff to carry out monitoring of programs and coordinate evaluation activities; and (c) to collect baseline information to support the evaluation activities related to the Multi-Phase Low/Moderate-Income Habitat Program. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 26-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0239 EN PE0239 Competitiveness Reform Program EN Loan Operation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210054 The main objectives of the project are: § The obtaining of background and first hand information on the project area § Identify potential social and environmental impacts both positive and negative, linked to the opening of fast communication routes to the northern part of Bolivia. § Identify socio-environmental management programs that should be implemented prior to construction. § Identify specific sensible areas that are prone to be more heavily impacted. § Identify necessary social, political and economic issues required to ensure that plans are possible to implement. § Propose alternatives for mitigation including rerouting of proposed road alignments, land titling programs, assigning of natural reserve status to sensible and ecologically important areas, educational and social promotion programs identified as required, technological training and others. TC0210054 Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Northern Corridor La Paz-Guayaramerín The main objectives of the project are: § The obtaining of background and first hand information on the project area § Identify potential social and environmental impacts both positive and negative, linked to the opening of fast communication routes to the northern part of Bolivia. § Identify socio-environmental management programs that should be implemented prior to construction. § Identify specific sensible areas that are prone to be more heavily impacted. § Identify necessary social, political and economic issues required to ensure that plans are possible to implement. § Propose alternatives for mitigation including rerouting of proposed road alignments, land titling programs, assigning of natural reserve status to sensible and ecologically important areas, educational and social promotion programs identified as required, technological training and others. Technical Cooperation Bolivia TRANSPORT 26-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1023 EN RS-T1023 Training Courses on the Design and Analysis of Household Surveys EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0208013 To contribute to the expansion of the country's entrepreneurial base and generation of new and sustainable jobs for the people of Suriname. SP0208013 Pilot Project for Entrepreneurship Promotion To contribute to the expansion of the country's entrepreneurial base and generation of new and sustainable jobs for the people of Suriname. Technical Cooperation Suriname PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU-L1047 To contribute to the expansion of the country's entrepreneurial base and generation of new and sustainable jobs for the people of Suriname. SU-L1047 Pilot Project for Entrepreneurship Promotion To contribute to the expansion of the country's entrepreneurial base and generation of new and sustainable jobs for the people of Suriname. Loan Operation Suriname PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301033 EN TC0301033 Institutional Development & Modernization of Water and Sanitation Sector EN Technical Cooperation Peru ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 25-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-L1129 To boost the income and improve the living conditions of poor, rural inhabitants in Panama's central provinces, by providing greater access to financial services. PN-L1129 Rural Microcredit Expansion in the Central Provinces To boost the income and improve the living conditions of poor, rural inhabitants in Panama's central provinces, by providing greater access to financial services. Loan Operation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1030 EN RS-T1030 Country Diagnostics of Governance EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0303010 To boost the income and improve the living conditions of poor, rural inhabitants in Panama's central provinces, by providing greater access to financial services. SP0303010 Rural Microcredit Expansion in the Central Provinces To boost the income and improve the living conditions of poor, rural inhabitants in Panama's central provinces, by providing greater access to financial services. Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305013 EN TC0305013 Project Formulation Biodiversity Strategy Andean Countries EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1241 The general objectives of the project are the consolidation and strenghthening of FIE Gran Poder S.A., as a leader provider of microfinance services in Argentina; as well as the increase in the coverage of the microenterprise and small business sector by Argentina's formal financial system. AR-L1241 Expansion and Strengthening of a Microfinance Institution FIE The general objectives of the project are the consolidation and strenghthening of FIE Gran Poder S.A., as a leader provider of microfinance services in Argentina; as well as the increase in the coverage of the microenterprise and small business sector by Argentina's formal financial system. Loan Operation Argentina 19-Nov-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-U0001 The general objectives of the project are the consolidation and strenghthening of FIE Gran Poder S.A., as a leader provider of microfinance services in Argentina; as well as the increase in the coverage of the microenterprise and small business sector by Argentina's formal financial system. AR-U0001 Expansion and Strengthening of a Microfinance Institution FIE The general objectives of the project are the consolidation and strenghthening of FIE Gran Poder S.A., as a leader provider of microfinance services in Argentina; as well as the increase in the coverage of the microenterprise and small business sector by Argentina's formal financial system. Guarantee Argentina 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1001 The prevailing circumstances and recent developments in the Dominican banking system have drawn the attention of the authorities and the overall market to the serious shortcomings in banking regulations and supervision, the risk of poor accounting practices, and the importance of having banks that are sound participate in the market. In recognition of the importance of these issues for the country and the economy, the authorities are preparing a program to restore confidence and to strengthen the financial system. This program dovetails with efforts that include the negotiation of a program with the IMF, a policy-based lending (PBL) sector program in preparation with the IDB, and a technical-assistance program with the World Bank. It is important to note that the authorities have been in close dialogue with the three multilateral organizations, which have kept an ongoing presence in the country since the problems in the banking sector began to appear. DR-L1001 Strengthening the Banking Sector, Supervision and Regulation The prevailing circumstances and recent developments in the Dominican banking system have drawn the attention of the authorities and the overall market to the serious shortcomings in banking regulations and supervision, the risk of poor accounting practices, and the importance of having banks that are sound participate in the market. In recognition of the importance of these issues for the country and the economy, the authorities are preparing a program to restore confidence and to strengthen the financial system. This program dovetails with efforts that include the negotiation of a program with the IMF, a policy-based lending (PBL) sector program in preparation with the IDB, and a technical-assistance program with the World Bank. It is important to note that the authorities have been in close dialogue with the three multilateral organizations, which have kept an ongoing presence in the country since the problems in the banking sector began to appear. Loan Operation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA0092 This PBL in support of governance will focus on the management of public finances, aiming to support policy reforms with the objective of improving: (i) transparency in budgetary processes (preparation and execution); (ii) efficiency in the use of public resources; (iii) financial planning, in particular in the Treasury; (iv) management of foreign aid and external debt, and its integration into budget planning. HA0092 Public Finance Reform This PBL in support of governance will focus on the management of public finances, aiming to support policy reforms with the objective of improving: (i) transparency in budgetary processes (preparation and execution); (ii) efficiency in the use of public resources; (iii) financial planning, in particular in the Treasury; (iv) management of foreign aid and external debt, and its integration into budget planning. Grant Financing Product Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0172 The objective of the operation is to improve the fiscal situation of the country, in NI0172 Modernization of the State and Fiscal Reform The objective of the operation is to improve the fiscal situation of the country, in Loan Operation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0182 Strengthening of the animal and plant health services in 4 areas that are fundamental to achieve competitiveness and access to the international markets: (i) plant and animal health: prevention, erradication and control of plagues and livestock diseases; (ii) food safety: modernization of the legal framework, establishment of a national agrifood certificacion system; identification and establishment of good practices. NI0182 Improvement of Plant, Animal and Forest Health Services Strengthening of the animal and plant health services in 4 areas that are fundamental to achieve competitiveness and access to the international markets: (i) plant and animal health: prevention, erradication and control of plagues and livestock diseases; (ii) food safety: modernization of the legal framework, establishment of a national agrifood certificacion system; identification and establishment of good practices. Loan Operation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0187 EN PE0187 Urban Transport in Lima EN Loan Operation Peru TRANSPORT 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1018 EN RG-T1018 New Frontiers in State Reform EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201026 The objective of the program is to identify business opportunities for family based rural production. It will help family enterprises enter non-traditional markets and link to international commercial channels. TC0201026 Program to Promote Commercial Opportunities among Rural Small Producers The objective of the program is to identify business opportunities for family based rural production. It will help family enterprises enter non-traditional markets and link to international commercial channels. Technical Cooperation Brazil AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211009 The project will boost productivity and improve working conditions in Peruvian microenterprises and small businesses (MSBs). The purpose is to design and implement a decentralized model for providing technical assistance and guidance for MSBs at the district municipality level in three specific areas: improving human resources management and thereby increasing productivity; enhancing occupational health and safety conditions; and preventing and resolving labor disputes. TC0211009 Municipal System to Boost Productivity and Improve Working Conditions for MSBs The project will boost productivity and improve working conditions in Peruvian microenterprises and small businesses (MSBs). The purpose is to design and implement a decentralized model for providing technical assistance and guidance for MSBs at the district municipality level in three specific areas: improving human resources management and thereby increasing productivity; enhancing occupational health and safety conditions; and preventing and resolving labor disputes. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211026 EN TC0211026 Coordination Topics on Social Housing EN Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304027 The general objective of this program is to promote the creation and development of new businesses with growth potential in the municipality of Soyapango. The program's specific objective is to put in place a system to support the conception, startup and growth of new businesses in Soyapango, which can later be transferred to other municipalities. TC0304027 Development of Entrepreneurship in Soyapango The general objective of this program is to promote the creation and development of new businesses with growth potential in the municipality of Soyapango. The program's specific objective is to put in place a system to support the conception, startup and growth of new businesses in Soyapango, which can later be transferred to other municipalities. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305019 The general objectives of the project are the consolidation and strenghthening of FIE Gran Poder S.A., as a leader provider of microfinance services in Argentina; as well as the increase in the coverage of the microenterprise and small business sector by Argentina's formal financial system. TC0305019 Expansion and Strengthening of a Microfinance Institution FIE The general objectives of the project are the consolidation and strenghthening of FIE Gran Poder S.A., as a leader provider of microfinance services in Argentina; as well as the increase in the coverage of the microenterprise and small business sector by Argentina's formal financial system. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306005 To contribute to the improvement of the effectiveness of the government's response to the social effects of the internal armed conflict in order to reduce its negative impact on displaced populations. TC0306005 Social Effects of Population Displacement in Colombia To contribute to the improvement of the effectiveness of the government's response to the social effects of the internal armed conflict in order to reduce its negative impact on displaced populations. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR0150 The objective of the Program is to support, within a macroeconomic policies framework geared toward long term stable economic growth, the implementation of the reforms being carried out by the Uruguayan Government to restore the solvency and strengthen the safety of the Uruguayan banking system UR0150 Banking System Strengthening Sector Program The objective of the Program is to support, within a macroeconomic policies framework geared toward long term stable economic growth, the implementation of the reforms being carried out by the Uruguayan Government to restore the solvency and strengthen the safety of the Uruguayan banking system Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1098 To help improve the socioeconomic situation of low-income rural microentrepreneurs in the Brunca region, by expanding credit services in the cantons of Pérez Zeledón and Buenos Aires and extending them to disadvantaged communities that do not have access to credit. CR-L1098 Expansion of Microcredit for Rural Communities in Southern Costa Rica To help improve the socioeconomic situation of low-income rural microentrepreneurs in the Brunca region, by expanding credit services in the cantons of Pérez Zeledón and Buenos Aires and extending them to disadvantaged communities that do not have access to credit. Loan Operation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1029 EN RS-T1029 Greenhouse Gas Mitigation:Opportunities for Latin America & Caribbean, Phase II EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0204003 To help improve the socioeconomic situation of low-income rural microentrepreneurs in the Brunca region, by expanding credit services in the cantons of Pérez Zeledón and Buenos Aires and extending them to disadvantaged communities that do not have access to credit. SP0204003 Expansion of Microcredit for Rural Communities in Southern Costa Rica To help improve the socioeconomic situation of low-income rural microentrepreneurs in the Brunca region, by expanding credit services in the cantons of Pérez Zeledón and Buenos Aires and extending them to disadvantaged communities that do not have access to credit. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-X1001 N/A CR-X1001 Urban Poverty Alleviation in Costa Rica N/A Technical Cooperation Costa Rica URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 17-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH0178 EN CH0178 Innovation Program for a safer Chile EN Loan Operation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0149 The project's general objective will be to create an institutional framework that nurtures the growth of the information society (IS) in the Dominican Republic by devising a national strategy in this area, and developing and starting up three pilot projects that will put that strategy into practice. DR0149 Institutional Development for Information Society The project's general objective will be to create an institutional framework that nurtures the growth of the information society (IS) in the Dominican Republic by devising a national strategy in this area, and developing and starting up three pilot projects that will put that strategy into practice. Loan Operation Dominican Republic SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 14-Nov-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BL-T1001 The objective is to support the development of institutional capacity of the local governments of Belize City, San Pedro and Caye Caulker, and of the SWMA to better prepare them to work in a coordinated manner towards improving solid waste management. BL-T1001 Strenghthening Local Governments and Solid Waste Management Authority The objective is to support the development of institutional capacity of the local governments of Belize City, San Pedro and Caye Caulker, and of the SWMA to better prepare them to work in a coordinated manner towards improving solid waste management. Technical Cooperation Belize WATER AND SANITATION 13-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301015 To promote the consensus among different economic agents: public and private sectors and union leaders to reach a sustainable development pact through workshops and studies. TC0301015 Support for Consultation Process to Reach a Social Pact To promote the consensus among different economic agents: public and private sectors and union leaders to reach a sustainable development pact through workshops and studies. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0151 El objetivo de esta operación es apoyar el Gobierno de El Salvador a mantener la estabilidad económica y desarrollo sostenible. Para alcanzar este objetivo, la operación proveerá recursos en el contexto de un Préstamo para Reforma de Políticas, ligado a la implementación de medidas orientadas a facilitar la competitividad en el país y en sus negocios. ES0151 Sector Program for Competitiveness Reforms El objetivo de esta operación es apoyar el Gobierno de El Salvador a mantener la estabilidad económica y desarrollo sostenible. Para alcanzar este objetivo, la operación proveerá recursos en el contexto de un Préstamo para Reforma de Políticas, ligado a la implementación de medidas orientadas a facilitar la competitividad en el país y en sus negocios. Loan Operation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA0016 The Program aims to increase the income of Haitian farmers in the Artibonite Valley through a process of agricultural intensification by increasing the efficiency and sustainability of water used for irrigation. Sub-Program A focuses on the institutional strengthening of the water management authorities (ODVA and MARNDR) and the organization of water users, providing technical assistance for agricultural intensification and diversification, and support for better managing water resources for agriculture with improved land tenure security. Sub-Program B aims to protect, rehabilitate, repair and expand irrigation and drainage infrastructure, improving water use efficiency in the valley. HA0016 Agricultural Intensification The Program aims to increase the income of Haitian farmers in the Artibonite Valley through a process of agricultural intensification by increasing the efficiency and sustainability of water used for irrigation. Sub-Program A focuses on the institutional strengthening of the water management authorities (ODVA and MARNDR) and the organization of water users, providing technical assistance for agricultural intensification and diversification, and support for better managing water resources for agriculture with improved land tenure security. Sub-Program B aims to protect, rehabilitate, repair and expand irrigation and drainage infrastructure, improving water use efficiency in the valley. Grant Financing Product Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA0079 This Programme seeks to reduce poverty levels, raise income opportunities and improve the quality of life among the poor in Haiti. It will finance diverse social and economic projects at the local level and will gradually consolidate a genuine local development process by stimulating participatory planning, local governance and management of projects at the community level. HA0079 Local Development Program This Programme seeks to reduce poverty levels, raise income opportunities and improve the quality of life among the poor in Haiti. It will finance diverse social and economic projects at the local level and will gradually consolidate a genuine local development process by stimulating participatory planning, local governance and management of projects at the community level. Grant Financing Product Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA0093 EN HA0093 Program for Rehabilitation of Basic Economic Infrastructure EN Grant Financing Product Haiti FINANCIAL MARKETS 12-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1022 The objective of this operation is to provide the resources necessary for the initial establishment of a web-based information network to be used by legal aid providers in the English-speaking Caribbean. Making relevant legal materials and information available will encourage more legal practitioners to provide legal aid and assistance. RS-T1022 Support for Legal Aid in the Caribbean The objective of this operation is to provide the resources necessary for the initial establishment of a web-based information network to be used by legal aid providers in the English-speaking Caribbean. Making relevant legal materials and information available will encourage more legal practitioners to provide legal aid and assistance. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210010 To develop training material and sensitize mostly judiciary personnel on dealing with victims and cases involving gender based and domestic violence. This RTC will complement the successful efforts, led by IDB, in 1999-2000 to train 200 instructors and deliver training to 26,000 police officers, case workers and other field personnel across the Caribbean who are required to deal with cases of domestic violence. TC0210010 Judicial Sensitization on the Issues of Domestic and Gender Based Violence To develop training material and sensitize mostly judiciary personnel on dealing with victims and cases involving gender based and domestic violence. This RTC will complement the successful efforts, led by IDB, in 1999-2000 to train 200 instructors and deliver training to 26,000 police officers, case workers and other field personnel across the Caribbean who are required to deal with cases of domestic violence. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1001 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to provide support to the SHCP and the Secretary of Finance (Hacienda) for the further elaboration of the legal and institutional frameworks of its PPS program with a view toward implementation of a small number of pilot projects. These pilot projects are planned in the health, education and transport sectors. ME-T1001 Support to Mexico's Public Service Contract (PPS) The objective of this Technical Cooperation is to provide support to the SHCP and the Secretary of Finance (Hacienda) for the further elaboration of the legal and institutional frameworks of its PPS program with a view toward implementation of a small number of pilot projects. These pilot projects are planned in the health, education and transport sectors. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1032 EN RS-T1032 Central America Factoring Analysis EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1005 The objective of the TC is to hire consultancy services to design a plan of action that will foment the participation of indigenous people and afro descendant is the process of the next population and house census that will take place in 2005. The specific objectives are: (i) propose a methodology that will permit a wide participation of Nicaraguan ethnic groups in the planning , execution and diffusion process of the census; (ii) propose two or three alternatives for the structure and composition of a possible Monitoring Committee (MC) of representatives from afro descendants and indigenous peoples groups which will function during the censal process; (iii) propose a mechanism which will permit the different groups elect their representatives to the MC, and the principal operative rules (in particular those in relation to transparency) for the MC; (iv) design mechanisms for training of MC members in censal techniques; and (v) propose mechanisms which will permit the MC to collaborate with technicians from INEC in the different stages of the censal process. NI-T1005 Methodology to Foment the Participation of Ethnic Group in the Census 2005 The objective of the TC is to hire consultancy services to design a plan of action that will foment the participation of indigenous people and afro descendant is the process of the next population and house census that will take place in 2005. The specific objectives are: (i) propose a methodology that will permit a wide participation of Nicaraguan ethnic groups in the planning , execution and diffusion process of the census; (ii) propose two or three alternatives for the structure and composition of a possible Monitoring Committee (MC) of representatives from afro descendants and indigenous peoples groups which will function during the censal process; (iii) propose a mechanism which will permit the different groups elect their representatives to the MC, and the principal operative rules (in particular those in relation to transparency) for the MC; (iv) design mechanisms for training of MC members in censal techniques; and (v) propose mechanisms which will permit the MC to collaborate with technicians from INEC in the different stages of the censal process. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1006 EN RG-T1006 Public/Private Summit on Investment Climate EN Technical Cooperation Regional FINANCIAL MARKETS 07-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201015 Incorporate in the labor market disadvantaged young girls and boys between 14 - 17 years of age, on the verge of disengagement. TC0201015 Development of Young Entrepreneurs Incorporate in the labor market disadvantaged young girls and boys between 14 - 17 years of age, on the verge of disengagement. Technical Cooperation Colombia EDUCATION 07-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301025 The objective of the TC is to provide technical assistance to the Municipality of Bogotá and the Corporación Universitaria of Bogotá Downtown area in the preparation of the master plan for the historic downtown area of the city. TC0301025 Master Plan for Downtown Bogotá The objective of the TC is to provide technical assistance to the Municipality of Bogotá and the Corporación Universitaria of Bogotá Downtown area in the preparation of the master plan for the historic downtown area of the city. Technical Cooperation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 07-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301027 The general objective of this technical cooperation will be to increase the country's knowledge of corruption and integrity issues in national, regional and local public institutions, by means of quantitative and qualitative measurement tools. These tools will serve to characterize existing corruption risks and to monitor governmental programs aimed at increasing the State's transparency and efficiency. TC0301027 Expansion of Integrity Index The general objective of this technical cooperation will be to increase the country's knowledge of corruption and integrity issues in national, regional and local public institutions, by means of quantitative and qualitative measurement tools. These tools will serve to characterize existing corruption risks and to monitor governmental programs aimed at increasing the State's transparency and efficiency. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303031 EN TC0303031 Design and Implementation of Local Economic Development Courses EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1001 Support the Ministery of Social Protection in defining effective PPP schemes, which could improve the financial sustainability and management capacity of public hospitals in Colombia. CO-T1001 Schemes of Public-Private Partnership in Public Hospitals Support the Ministery of Social Protection in defining effective PPP schemes, which could improve the financial sustainability and management capacity of public hospitals in Colombia. Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 05-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1006 EN EC-T1006 Technical Assistance in Rural Roads EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador TRANSPORT 05-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1005 EN HO-T1005 Strategic Implementation Plan Sula Valley Forum 2020 EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112031 The objective is to strengthen the urban planning and environmental management functions of the Planning Office of the Metropolitan Region of San Salvador (OPAMMS). TC0112031 Support for Urban Planning in the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador The objective is to strengthen the urban planning and environmental management functions of the Planning Office of the Metropolitan Region of San Salvador (OPAMMS). Technical Cooperation El Salvador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 05-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR0131 EN UR0131 Municipal Development and Management Program EN Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Nov-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1001 The TC will work on three fronts to achieve this overall objective. First, it sets out to develop a Module on Gender and Municipal Development. The Module will provide practical guidance to local actors, policy-makers, planners and project managers on how to integrate equal opportunities into municipal development programs and projects. The Module will encompass a set of Gender Indicators, as well as a training methodology for the training of local actors, which will be published in a separate Training Guide. Second, based on the Module, the TC will develop a capacity for gender mainstreaming in two Nicaraguan municipalities that are directly linked to a project in Nicaragua called Municipal Strengthening and Development Program (NI-0156). Third, the TC will disseminate the Module among Bank divisions and counterparts working with municipal development issues. In addition, the WID-unit will use the Module in gender trainings for Bank staff and counterparts. NI-T1001 Gender and Municipal Development The TC will work on three fronts to achieve this overall objective. First, it sets out to develop a Module on Gender and Municipal Development. The Module will provide practical guidance to local actors, policy-makers, planners and project managers on how to integrate equal opportunities into municipal development programs and projects. The Module will encompass a set of Gender Indicators, as well as a training methodology for the training of local actors, which will be published in a separate Training Guide. Second, based on the Module, the TC will develop a capacity for gender mainstreaming in two Nicaraguan municipalities that are directly linked to a project in Nicaragua called Municipal Strengthening and Development Program (NI-0156). Third, the TC will disseminate the Module among Bank divisions and counterparts working with municipal development issues. In addition, the WID-unit will use the Module in gender trainings for Bank staff and counterparts. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1021 To provide an insurance mechanism as a policy option against fuel price fluctuations which inhibit growth in the Central American Region. RS-T1021 Fuel Price Fluctuations and Macroeconomic Stability in Central America To provide an insurance mechanism as a policy option against fuel price fluctuations which inhibit growth in the Central American Region. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306002 EN TC0306002 Reforms in Labor Education and Training EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador EDUCATION 30-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0373 EN BR0373 Culture and Citizenship for Social Inclusion EN Loan Operation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0398 Development, construction, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of a 1,200-Megawatt ("MW"), 1,278-kilometer ("km") 500-kilovolt ("kv") energy transmission line from State of Maranhão the Distrito Federal, crossing Brazil's central area. BR0398 Novatrans Energy Development, construction, erection, commissioning, operation and maintenance of a 1,200-Megawatt ("MW"), 1,278-kilometer ("km") 500-kilovolt ("kv") energy transmission line from State of Maranhão the Distrito Federal, crossing Brazil's central area. Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 29-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0243 EN ME0243 Consolidation of the Rural Financial System EN Loan Operation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306003 EN TC0306003 Process Evaluation Bono Desarrollo Humano EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306004 EN TC0306004 Implementation of Child Development Fund EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-T1002 The overall objective of the TC is to promote innovations in the courses offered by the technical higher education sector by using private sector-generated skills standards that will make the education more relevant and pertinent to the needs of the labor market ME-T1002 Competency-based Human Resources Development The overall objective of the TC is to promote innovations in the courses offered by the technical higher education sector by using private sector-generated skills standards that will make the education more relevant and pertinent to the needs of the labor market Technical Cooperation Mexico EDUCATION 24-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210049 Evaluate the physical and institutional potential of the Andean countries in the hydrocarbons sector; make policy recommendations to the authorities to increase this potential and maximize its impact on the economic and social development of the respective countries; and assist the countries in their positioning with respect to a hemispheric energy strategy. TC0210049 Hemispheric Energy Cooperation: Hydrocarbons Sector Evaluate the physical and institutional potential of the Andean countries in the hydrocarbons sector; make policy recommendations to the authorities to increase this potential and maximize its impact on the economic and social development of the respective countries; and assist the countries in their positioning with respect to a hemispheric energy strategy. Technical Cooperation Regional INDUSTRY 24-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE-L1002 EN VE-L1002 PEF VE0138 Improvement and Extension of Basic Education and Early Childhood Care EN Loan Operation Venezuela EDUCATION 24-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0241 EN CO0241 Social Housing Program EN Loan Operation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 22-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0223 EN PE0223 Strengthening and Modernization Tax System Administration EN Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209011 The general objective is to complement the program for Municipal Strenghthening and Development (1086/SF-NI) through the provision of resources to finance pre investment studies, the preparation of multiannual capital investment programs and the design and implementation of a local investment planning system. TC0209011 Support Preparation of Municipal Development Projects The general objective is to complement the program for Municipal Strenghthening and Development (1086/SF-NI) through the provision of resources to finance pre investment studies, the preparation of multiannual capital investment programs and the design and implementation of a local investment planning system. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 20-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1009 EN HO-T1009 Scholarship Fund Atelier San Juancito for Young People under Social Risk EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0211022 EN SP0211022 Sinergy:Enterprises Social Responsibility for Development Small Rural Producers EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1011 The overall objective of this technical cooperation is to organize a series of Conferences (one in Washington and three in the Region), which are to provide an adequate framework for discussion with key stakeholders on mechanisms, options and factors that would increase investments and coverage (in accordance with the Millennium Development Goals – MDGs) in the potable water and sanitation sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. RG-T1011 Financing Potable Water and Sanitation in LAC The overall objective of this technical cooperation is to organize a series of Conferences (one in Washington and three in the Region), which are to provide an adequate framework for discussion with key stakeholders on mechanisms, options and factors that would increase investments and coverage (in accordance with the Millennium Development Goals – MDGs) in the potable water and sanitation sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0265 EN CO0265 Health and Social Security Reform Program EN Loan Operation Colombia HEALTH 15-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY-L1001 To assist the GoG in completing: the environmental requirements to close the old solid waste dumpsite at Mandela avenue, and the engineering designs for the Eccles sanitary landfill required for the processing of the Georgetown Solid Waste Management Program. The objective of this project is to improve the environmental quality in the Georgetown and Environs by providing adequate solid waste disposal through the construction and operation of a new sanitary landfill at Eccles following a safe technical and environmental closing of the old controlled landfill at Mandela avenue. GY-L1001 PEF GY0055 - Georgetown Solid Waste Management Program To assist the GoG in completing: the environmental requirements to close the old solid waste dumpsite at Mandela avenue, and the engineering designs for the Eccles sanitary landfill required for the processing of the Georgetown Solid Waste Management Program. The objective of this project is to improve the environmental quality in the Georgetown and Environs by providing adequate solid waste disposal through the construction and operation of a new sanitary landfill at Eccles following a safe technical and environmental closing of the old controlled landfill at Mandela avenue. Loan Operation Guyana WATER AND SANITATION 10-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1002 EN PR-L1002 PEF PR0125 Support to Execution of PROPAIS II EN Loan Operation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301043 The main objective is to suppoprt the Government of Nicaragua through strudies, fianancial audits and evaluations related to the sector loan of Social Policy Reform in Support of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (1114/SF-NI), presently in execution. TC0301043 Progress on PRSP's Indicators and Policies The main objective is to suppoprt the Government of Nicaragua through strudies, fianancial audits and evaluations related to the sector loan of Social Policy Reform in Support of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (1114/SF-NI), presently in execution. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304013 The general objective of the project is to contribute to the supply of reliable, transparent and objective financial information on the financial performance of Uruguayan businesses, that is comparable nationally and internationally. The specific objective is to achieve the timely and continuous adoption of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and international accounting standards (IAS) by developing processes for their proper application. TC0304013 International Financial Reporting and Auditing Standards The general objective of the project is to contribute to the supply of reliable, transparent and objective financial information on the financial performance of Uruguayan businesses, that is comparable nationally and internationally. The specific objective is to achieve the timely and continuous adoption of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and international accounting standards (IAS) by developing processes for their proper application. Technical Cooperation Uruguay FINANCIAL MARKETS 10-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1002 EN RS-T1002 Decentralization and Urban Development in Mercosur Area EN Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 09-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1012 The objective of this consultancy is to present a proposal for a set of Operating regulations for the investment components of the Sustainable Forestry Development Program (Pro-Bosque), based on the project report of the proposed operation. To achieve this objective the following tasks are required: a) Analyze the Project Report and all the pertinent technical Annexes emphasizing the technical and institutional ones. b) Detail all the criteria and parameters related to the investment components, as well as the execution mechanism, and procedures necessary to make it operational. HO-T1012 ProBosque Operating Regulations The objective of this consultancy is to present a proposal for a set of Operating regulations for the investment components of the Sustainable Forestry Development Program (Pro-Bosque), based on the project report of the proposed operation. To achieve this objective the following tasks are required: a) Analyze the Project Report and all the pertinent technical Annexes emphasizing the technical and institutional ones. b) Detail all the criteria and parameters related to the investment components, as well as the execution mechanism, and procedures necessary to make it operational. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 08-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203008 The objective of the present regional technical cooperation is to contribute to the improvement of methods and practices for the resolution and administration of conflicts, supporting the production of new research and the systematization of best practices in the field of Conflict Resolution Methods in the region. TC0203008 Alternative Methods for Conflict Resolution The objective of the present regional technical cooperation is to contribute to the improvement of methods and practices for the resolution and administration of conflicts, supporting the production of new research and the systematization of best practices in the field of Conflict Resolution Methods in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210047 Strengthen trade related institutional capacity in the Bank's borrowing member countries with the exception of Central America that has a separate TC (TC0212031)!. TC0210047 Trade Capacity Building in the Americas Strengthen trade related institutional capacity in the Bank's borrowing member countries with the exception of Central America that has a separate TC (TC0212031)!. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212031 Strengthen institutional capacity in the trade area for member countries of the Central American Common Market. TC0212031 Trade Capacity Building en Central America Strengthen institutional capacity in the trade area for member countries of the Central American Common Market. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1020 In the area of biotechnology, this TC will help build linkages between scientific institutions in the Mercosur region and the French Institut Pasteur. RS-T1020 Scientific Cooperation between Academic Institutions in SA and Pasteur Institute In the area of biotechnology, this TC will help build linkages between scientific institutions in the Mercosur region and the French Institut Pasteur. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 06-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202028 The direct objective is to acheive a level of customs training of the technical staff of the beneficiary customs administrations based of their level of preparedness of the candidate students and the functions they perform in the institution. TC0202028 Integral and Interactive Technical Course in Customs The direct objective is to acheive a level of customs training of the technical staff of the beneficiary customs administrations based of their level of preparedness of the candidate students and the functions they perform in the institution. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212035 To collaborate with the Government of Costa Rica in the formulation of the National Srategy of Hydric Resources with the purpose of reaching a sustainble management of the hydric resources in the country in agreement with the National Plan of Development. TC0212035 Water Resources National Strategy To collaborate with the Government of Costa Rica in the formulation of the National Srategy of Hydric Resources with the purpose of reaching a sustainble management of the hydric resources in the country in agreement with the National Plan of Development. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 06-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301020 To support actions required by the Policy Based Loan for Fiscal Reform (NI-0172), including the review and evaluation of laws, regulations and codes for taxes, customs and the governance of an administrative career structure for the General Directorates of Internal Revenue and Customs. The TC will fund studies of the impact of the new tax laws, the costs of tax collection and the magnitude and effects of transfer pricing in Nicaragua, the techncial design of a new inforamtion system for the Customs Service, the preparation of requests for proposals and bidding documents, the plans to introduce international accounting standards and the annual auditing of all government accounts. Public education on the benefits of paying taxes will also be funded with the objective of making people less inclined to evade taxes. TC0301020 Fiscal Reform and Modernization To support actions required by the Policy Based Loan for Fiscal Reform (NI-0172), including the review and evaluation of laws, regulations and codes for taxes, customs and the governance of an administrative career structure for the General Directorates of Internal Revenue and Customs. The TC will fund studies of the impact of the new tax laws, the costs of tax collection and the magnitude and effects of transfer pricing in Nicaragua, the techncial design of a new inforamtion system for the Customs Service, the preparation of requests for proposals and bidding documents, the plans to introduce international accounting standards and the annual auditing of all government accounts. Public education on the benefits of paying taxes will also be funded with the objective of making people less inclined to evade taxes. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112122 The objectives are: (i) to support key lines of activities of the biodiversity regional strategy for the Andean Tropics; (ii) to identify, analyze, and propose effective mechanisms for sustainable forestry development, focusing on the creation of favorable conditions for domestic and foreign private investment; (iii) to develop and disseminate best cases and lessons learned associated with the application of economic and financial instruments and the valuation of environmental goods and services; and (iv) to contribute to the development of key biodiversity and forestry indicators. TC0112122 Payments for Environmental Services The objectives are: (i) to support key lines of activities of the biodiversity regional strategy for the Andean Tropics; (ii) to identify, analyze, and propose effective mechanisms for sustainable forestry development, focusing on the creation of favorable conditions for domestic and foreign private investment; (iii) to develop and disseminate best cases and lessons learned associated with the application of economic and financial instruments and the valuation of environmental goods and services; and (iv) to contribute to the development of key biodiversity and forestry indicators. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304014 EN TC0304014 Response Capacity Building Program HIV/AIDS Education Caribbean EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 03-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1005 The Project consist of the issuance by Banco de Comercio's of a mortgage-backed security (the "Bond Issue") for an amount of US$50 million. The Bond Issue will benefit from an IDB partial credit guarantee ("PCG") of up to US$20 million (40% of the Bond Issue). Proceeds from the Bond Issue will contribute to the funding of Banco de Comercio's mortgage lending program. The PCG will provide an external credit enhancement to the Bond Issue in order to obtain the required credit rating. Placement of this bond will: i) provide funding at terms consistent with the long-term nature of mortgage lending; ii) support the development of secondary mortgage markets; and iii) make available new investment opportunities to institutional investors. ES-T1005 Mortgage-Backed Securities Due Diligence The Project consist of the issuance by Banco de Comercio's of a mortgage-backed security (the "Bond Issue") for an amount of US$50 million. The Bond Issue will benefit from an IDB partial credit guarantee ("PCG") of up to US$20 million (40% of the Bond Issue). Proceeds from the Bond Issue will contribute to the funding of Banco de Comercio's mortgage lending program. The PCG will provide an external credit enhancement to the Bond Issue in order to obtain the required credit rating. Placement of this bond will: i) provide funding at terms consistent with the long-term nature of mortgage lending; ii) support the development of secondary mortgage markets; and iii) make available new investment opportunities to institutional investors. Technical Cooperation El Salvador FINANCIAL MARKETS 02-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1004 Support access by education and municipal authorities in Nicaragua to the experience of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in education services municipalization. NI-T1004 Education Services Descentralization Support access by education and municipal authorities in Nicaragua to the experience of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in education services municipalization. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua EDUCATION 02-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0391 EN BR0391 Downtown São Paulo Rehabilitation Procentro EN Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 01-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T1010 EN RG-T1010 Violence Prevention: Analysis of Progress Made and Challenges Ahead in LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112012 The project would enhance competition and consumer protection in the Uruguayan market. The specific objective is to support the consolidation and strengthening of the country's system for the defense of competition and consumers. TC0112012 Program in Support of Competition and Consumer Protection The project would enhance competition and consumer protection in the Uruguayan market. The specific objective is to support the consolidation and strengthening of the country's system for the defense of competition and consumers. Technical Cooperation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112093 1. To evaluate Comunidade Solidaria's strategy in terms of the design and implementation of its Programs, with special emphasis on the resulting social technologies. 2. To systematize the results of the evaluation and prepare materials for dissemination. 3. To promote seminars and workshops in selected countries of Latin America and the Caribbean about Comunidade Solidaria's social technologies and their replication in different national contexts. TC0112093 Promote Alliances between Civil Society and State 1. To evaluate Comunidade Solidaria's strategy in terms of the design and implementation of its Programs, with special emphasis on the resulting social technologies. 2. To systematize the results of the evaluation and prepare materials for dissemination. 3. To promote seminars and workshops in selected countries of Latin America and the Caribbean about Comunidade Solidaria's social technologies and their replication in different national contexts. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206031 The project will develop a simplified one stop system for business registration, reducing the time and costs involved in registraton. TC0206031 Simplified Business Registration System The project will develop a simplified one stop system for business registration, reducing the time and costs involved in registraton. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211032 The principal objective of this technical cooperation is to conduct a series of studies in the field of culture and development, aimed at contributing to the formulation of public policies, at the local, national and regional level. TC0211032 Culture and Development The principal objective of this technical cooperation is to conduct a series of studies in the field of culture and development, aimed at contributing to the formulation of public policies, at the local, national and regional level. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301011 Through the activitities programmed under this TC, a general evaluation of the Salvadorean State Modernización process will be carried out. This effort has been supported by the Bank through several proyects (ES-0063: Public Sector Modernization; ES0105: Fiscal Administration Modernization; ES-0090: Judicial Sector Reform; ES-0083: Education Sector Modernization; ES-0053: Health Sector Modernization; and ES-0093: Legislative Assembly Modernization). Based on evaluation results, basis for continuing the reform process will be established through the preparation of a new Nation's Plan which could include the next Modernization steps. TC0301011 State Reform Process Evaluation Through the activitities programmed under this TC, a general evaluation of the Salvadorean State Modernización process will be carried out. This effort has been supported by the Bank through several proyects (ES-0063: Public Sector Modernization; ES0105: Fiscal Administration Modernization; ES-0090: Judicial Sector Reform; ES-0083: Education Sector Modernization; ES-0053: Health Sector Modernization; and ES-0093: Legislative Assembly Modernization). Based on evaluation results, basis for continuing the reform process will be established through the preparation of a new Nation's Plan which could include the next Modernization steps. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301024 The general objective is to undertake a detailed study of demand and supply in Colombia's urban market for social (lower income) housing, and develop new financing policies and instruments to increase the supply of housing and credit for lower income households. An important by-product of the study will be to gather baseline information for the program monitoring and evaluation system of the National Housing Program (CO0241) currently being formulated for Bank financing. TC0301024 Studies for the Preparation and Start-Up of National Housing Program The general objective is to undertake a detailed study of demand and supply in Colombia's urban market for social (lower income) housing, and develop new financing policies and instruments to increase the supply of housing and credit for lower income households. An important by-product of the study will be to gather baseline information for the program monitoring and evaluation system of the National Housing Program (CO0241) currently being formulated for Bank financing. Technical Cooperation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 01-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303015 The objective of this project is to make MSMEs in Santiago de los Caballeros more competitive. The specific objective is to implement an industrial integration program to boost productivity in the furniture and clothing sectors. TC0303015 Increasing the Competitiviness of Mipymes in Santiago de los Caballeros The objective of this project is to make MSMEs in Santiago de los Caballeros more competitive. The specific objective is to implement an industrial integration program to boost productivity in the furniture and clothing sectors. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic INDUSTRY 01-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304042 The general objective of this project is to develop products and financial services for remittances recipients in the Credit Cooperative AIRAC. This project promotes new international remittances exchange systems based on technology and communications and takes advantage of the current platform that is being implemented. This project not only seeks reducing the cost of transferring remittances but also leveraging the multiplier effect of remittances upon local economies by banking the users of the system and channeling the resulting profits towards the migrants communities of origin. This in order to contribute to a greater extends the development of the productive sector. TC0304042 Financial and Business Services for Remittance Recipients The general objective of this project is to develop products and financial services for remittances recipients in the Credit Cooperative AIRAC. This project promotes new international remittances exchange systems based on technology and communications and takes advantage of the current platform that is being implemented. This project not only seeks reducing the cost of transferring remittances but also leveraging the multiplier effect of remittances upon local economies by banking the users of the system and channeling the resulting profits towards the migrants communities of origin. This in order to contribute to a greater extends the development of the productive sector. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-Oct-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112138 Develop a feasibility study for increasing rural energy coverage in Panama for both on and off grid clients, under the current institutional and property arrangements, regulation, procedures and methodologies employed by OER (Oficina de Electrificación Rural). The TC will help prepare the PN-0150 project loan for US$30 million to finance the corresponding rural electrification infrastructure. Final objectives include reducing rural poverty, environmental impact and increasing rural development, productivity and competitiveness. TC0112138 Accelerating Rural Energy Coverage in Panama Develop a feasibility study for increasing rural energy coverage in Panama for both on and off grid clients, under the current institutional and property arrangements, regulation, procedures and methodologies employed by OER (Oficina de Electrificación Rural). The TC will help prepare the PN-0150 project loan for US$30 million to finance the corresponding rural electrification infrastructure. Final objectives include reducing rural poverty, environmental impact and increasing rural development, productivity and competitiveness. Technical Cooperation Panama ENERGY 30-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1008 The main objective of the technical cooperation is to support the government of Honduras in fine tuning and operating a poverty reduction strategy monitoring system. The TC will: (i) design and put in place regulatory changes to promote the new implementation environment and define responsibilities among all the public entities involved, (ii) strengthen the information gathering and processing public entities, and (iii) promote a sound and stable management of the system based on adequate technology. HO-T1008 Poverty Reduction Strategy Support Technical Assistance The main objective of the technical cooperation is to support the government of Honduras in fine tuning and operating a poverty reduction strategy monitoring system. The TC will: (i) design and put in place regulatory changes to promote the new implementation environment and define responsibilities among all the public entities involved, (ii) strengthen the information gathering and processing public entities, and (iii) promote a sound and stable management of the system based on adequate technology. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1018 The professional chosen will work closely and under the supervision of Manuel R. Agosin (REA, RE2) in the design and execution of a number of research projects of direct relevance to the operational activities of RE2. The position involves gathering information, carrying out research, drafting reports, liaising with recipient governments, managing the resources of trust funds that provide financing for the project, preparing and attending meetings in the beneficiary countries, and other tasks determined by the REA. RS-T1018 Policy Research Program in Development and Fiscal Issues in CA, DR, HA The professional chosen will work closely and under the supervision of Manuel R. Agosin (REA, RE2) in the design and execution of a number of research projects of direct relevance to the operational activities of RE2. The position involves gathering information, carrying out research, drafting reports, liaising with recipient governments, managing the resources of trust funds that provide financing for the project, preparing and attending meetings in the beneficiary countries, and other tasks determined by the REA. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1099 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of small-scale farmers in the Talamanca region, by helping to consolidate and expand their integrated organic production system through increased farm productivity, improvements to the quality of their organic crops, and better product marketing. CR-L1099 Organic Production System for Small-Scale Farmers in Talamanca To improve the socioeconomic conditions of small-scale farmers in the Talamanca region, by helping to consolidate and expand their integrated organic production system through increased farm productivity, improvements to the quality of their organic crops, and better product marketing. Loan Operation Costa Rica 26-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1001 EN GU-T1001 Support to the General Solicitor Office EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1019 Disseminate the results of studies on options for tax reform for human development carried out in the past two years in Honduras and Nicaragua. RS-T1019 Tax Reform for Human Development in Central America Disseminate the results of studies on options for tax reform for human development carried out in the past two years in Honduras and Nicaragua. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0204014 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of small-scale farmers in the Talamanca region, by helping to consolidate and expand their integrated organic production system through increased farm productivity, improvements to the quality of their organic crops, and better product marketing. SP0204014 Organic Production System for Small-Scale Farmers in Talamanca To improve the socioeconomic conditions of small-scale farmers in the Talamanca region, by helping to consolidate and expand their integrated organic production system through increased farm productivity, improvements to the quality of their organic crops, and better product marketing. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303022 To improve the efficiency of AROS-TARIJA in:(i) operating and maintaining the water supply and sewerage systems in Tarija; and (ii) controlling water quality. TC0303022 Entrepreneurs Opportunities in Oil Lube Recycling To improve the efficiency of AROS-TARIJA in:(i) operating and maintaining the water supply and sewerage systems in Tarija; and (ii) controlling water quality. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210052 At the conclusion of the execution of the Technical Cooperation, the main objective is that the GDR will have a better capacity of information production and management of the information in order to monitor and follow-up on projects financed by the IDB. This accomplishment in turn will allow a better execution of the IDB's portfolio as a whole. TC0210052 Strengthening of Project Execution for Public Investment At the conclusion of the execution of the Technical Cooperation, the main objective is that the GDR will have a better capacity of information production and management of the information in order to monitor and follow-up on projects financed by the IDB. This accomplishment in turn will allow a better execution of the IDB's portfolio as a whole. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-T1003 EN CO-T1003 Interlegis Program EN Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0220 Phase II of the Poverty Alleviation and Local Development Program is based on the experience and lessons learned of Phase I HO0220 Poverty Alleviation and Local Dev. phase II Phase II of the Poverty Alleviation and Local Development Program is based on the experience and lessons learned of Phase I Loan Operation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 24-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0235 Expansion and upgrade of 180 km highway toll road system. PE0235 Red Vial 5 Toll Road Expansion and upgrade of 180 km highway toll road system. Loan Operation Peru 24-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1016 EN RS-T1016 Program Manager - Italian Trust Fund for ICT for Development EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 23-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1007 EN HO-T1007 Database on Indigenous and Afro-Honduran Professionals EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0144 A project funded by an innovation loan ($10 million) to finance social and urban interventions that will improve the living conditions of low income residents of the urban center of the City of Colon. PN0144 Urban Poverty Colon City A project funded by an innovation loan ($10 million) to finance social and urban interventions that will improve the living conditions of low income residents of the urban center of the City of Colon. Loan Operation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN-T1001 EN PN-T1001 Good Practices in Youth Cooperatives Development EN Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH0174 EN CH0174 Rural Electrification Program EN Loan Operation Chile ENERGY 17-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0152 EN DR0152 Competitiveness Promotion Program EN Loan Operation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306006 EN TC0306006 Implementation Pilot Projects on Local Rural Development in LA EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 16-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1001 EN BR-T1001 Development of a National Policy of Environmental Sanitation EN Technical Cooperation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 15-Sep-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1003 EN EC-T1003 Experience on Rehabilitation of Urban Areas EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 15-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-T1001 Expansion of the national information network for the System of Housing Incentives. EC-T1001 Information System for Social Housing Expansion of the national information network for the System of Housing Incentives. Technical Cooperation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 12-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305030 EN TC0305030 Women in Government: Impact on Governability EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0222 The Camisea Project consists of an approximately US$600 million natural gas field development ("Upstream Project"), an approximately US$800 million natural gas and liquids pipeline ("Transportation Project") and an approximately US$50 million natural gas distribution network in Lima and Callao ("Distribution Project") and together with the Upstream and Transportation Projects, the Camisea Project PE0222 Camisea Project The Camisea Project consists of an approximately US$600 million natural gas field development ("Upstream Project"), an approximately US$800 million natural gas and liquids pipeline ("Transportation Project") and an approximately US$50 million natural gas distribution network in Lima and Callao ("Distribution Project") and together with the Upstream and Transportation Projects, the Camisea Project Loan Operation Peru 10-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201037 The project will develop an innovative and replicable model for the application of technology by SMEs, that will premit the indetification of new business opportunities via integration into international, national and regional markets. TC0201037 Developing E-Commerce Opportunities for SMEs in the Santa Cruz Region The project will develop an innovative and replicable model for the application of technology by SMEs, that will premit the indetification of new business opportunities via integration into international, national and regional markets. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301003 The project will improve the economic and environmental performance of small and medium-sized enterprises through the efficient use of inputs; and improve conditions so that SMEs are able to assume a more active role in incorporating cleaner production processes. TC0301003 Cleaner Production in the Entrepreneurial Sector The project will improve the economic and environmental performance of small and medium-sized enterprises through the efficient use of inputs; and improve conditions so that SMEs are able to assume a more active role in incorporating cleaner production processes. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302006 The project will promote the adoption of cleaner production as a method to increase productivity in industrial and service sectors, making them more competitive and reducing environmental impacts. TC0302006 Adopting Cleaner Production Methods to Enhance Competitiveness The project will promote the adoption of cleaner production as a method to increase productivity in industrial and service sectors, making them more competitive and reducing environmental impacts. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302013 The project aims at improving productivity and enhance the performance of micro, small and medium enterprises in the state of Guanajuato, through the establishment of productive chains in three sectors: textiles manufacturing, shoe-leather and ceramics in the State of Guanajuato. TC0302013 Development of Production Chains to Promote Export-Oriented Microenterprises The project aims at improving productivity and enhance the performance of micro, small and medium enterprises in the state of Guanajuato, through the establishment of productive chains in three sectors: textiles manufacturing, shoe-leather and ceramics in the State of Guanajuato. Technical Cooperation Mexico INDUSTRY 10-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303003 The project will assist public authorities and directly interested private sector to consolidate and modernize the legal and regulatory framework for secured transactions. TC0303003 Improvement in the Secured Transactions Framework to Facilitate Access to Credit The project will assist public authorities and directly interested private sector to consolidate and modernize the legal and regulatory framework for secured transactions. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR-T1005 EN BR-T1005 Support for the Design of the New Wholesale Electricity Market EN Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 09-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101044 The project objective is to strengthen the legal infrastructure in Guyana. Namely establish a Commercial Court and Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms. TC0101044 Establishment of a Commercial Court/ADR Mechanism The project objective is to strengthen the legal infrastructure in Guyana. Namely establish a Commercial Court and Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110019 The general goal of the project is to help increase transparency in business relations in Uruguay, improving access to credit on the part of SMEs and providing them with tools for decision-making. Its specific objective is to increase the use of business information systems by Uruguayan enterprises, especially SMEs. TC0110019 Business Information Services for SMEs The general goal of the project is to help increase transparency in business relations in Uruguay, improving access to credit on the part of SMEs and providing them with tools for decision-making. Its specific objective is to increase the use of business information systems by Uruguayan enterprises, especially SMEs. Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210061 The purpose of the program is to promote the use of cleaner production and environmental management as tools to assist companies reduce their costs of production and thus increase their profitability. TC0210061 Promotion of Cleaner Production Opportunities in the Bajío Region The purpose of the program is to promote the use of cleaner production and environmental management as tools to assist companies reduce their costs of production and thus increase their profitability. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211008 The general objective of the project is to improve the regulatory, contractual and institutional framework for the development of private infrastructure concessions in Guatemala. TC0211008 Strengthening of Concessions and Divestitures Unit of Ministry of Communication The general objective of the project is to improve the regulatory, contractual and institutional framework for the development of private infrastructure concessions in Guatemala. Technical Cooperation Guatemala TRANSPORT 09-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306021 EN TC0306021 Increasing Capacity for Education Planning for Hinterland Communities EN Technical Cooperation Guyana EDUCATION 08-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-T1006 The main objective is to provide the forest managers and decision-makers with reliable information for making proper management decisions for an improved protection of the pine forests of Honduras. The proposed training programme and management assesment is designed to fulfil the following objectives: a) Improve the technical knowledge regarding forests pets in Honduras, through research studies and institutional collaboration with an experienced and specialised Norwegian consulting firm; b) Improve the management of the pine forests of Honduras for the prevention and mitigation of insect damage based on the strategy document developed during the workshop in Honduras in August 2002 and by the development of a set of priorities for responsible management including forest operation activities; c) Improve on the training programs and courses for forest protection managers. HO-T1006 Training Manual and Protection Strategy for Bark Beetles in Pine Forests The main objective is to provide the forest managers and decision-makers with reliable information for making proper management decisions for an improved protection of the pine forests of Honduras. The proposed training programme and management assesment is designed to fulfil the following objectives: a) Improve the technical knowledge regarding forests pets in Honduras, through research studies and institutional collaboration with an experienced and specialised Norwegian consulting firm; b) Improve the management of the pine forests of Honduras for the prevention and mitigation of insect damage based on the strategy document developed during the workshop in Honduras in August 2002 and by the development of a set of priorities for responsible management including forest operation activities; c) Improve on the training programs and courses for forest protection managers. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 05-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205017 The general objective of the program is to promote safe, efficient development of air transportation. The program's specific objective is to provide DINAC with the technical capacity needed to strengthen airport security, thereby allowing Paraguay to comply with new airport security standards. TC0205017 Program for the Strengthening of Airport Security The general objective of the program is to promote safe, efficient development of air transportation. The program's specific objective is to provide DINAC with the technical capacity needed to strengthen airport security, thereby allowing Paraguay to comply with new airport security standards. Technical Cooperation Paraguay TRANSPORT 05-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211016 The TC will improve capabilities of the national statistical offices in the Anglophone Caribbean countries to collect, analyze, and produce timely, relevant and high quality statistical information, implement household surveys and perform poverty and social policy analysis. The main components of the TC are: (i) strengthening survey design and implementation; (ii) promoting wider use of survey results and dissemination to support the Poverty Reduction Strategy; and (iii) building capacity for poverty measurement and social policy analysis. TC0211016 Support for Poverty Assessment and Reduction in Caribbean Countries The TC will improve capabilities of the national statistical offices in the Anglophone Caribbean countries to collect, analyze, and produce timely, relevant and high quality statistical information, implement household surveys and perform poverty and social policy analysis. The main components of the TC are: (i) strengthening survey design and implementation; (ii) promoting wider use of survey results and dissemination to support the Poverty Reduction Strategy; and (iii) building capacity for poverty measurement and social policy analysis. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1002 To finance the preparation of the Local Development Program. HA-T1002 Preparation of Local Development Program To finance the preparation of the Local Development Program. Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-T1002 1) Update and accomplishment of the Evaluations of Environmental and Social Impact of works of the investment program NI-0170; 2) Preparation, coordination and pursuit of an Environmental and Social Strategy that will throughout be applied to the administrative proceeding and execution of the program of the Bank, and the one of environmental licensing in the country; 3) Preparation and execution of an advertising campaign and promotion of the benefits of the investment program. NI-T1002 Environmental, Social Evaluation for Road Program 1) Update and accomplishment of the Evaluations of Environmental and Social Impact of works of the investment program NI-0170; 2) Preparation, coordination and pursuit of an Environmental and Social Strategy that will throughout be applied to the administrative proceeding and execution of the program of the Bank, and the one of environmental licensing in the country; 3) Preparation and execution of an advertising campaign and promotion of the benefits of the investment program. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301004 The main objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the Government of Guatemala, through its Finance Ministry, in the implementation of actions that will contribute the compliance of the commitments contained in the Fiscal Agreement: IV Public Expenditure and V Public debt. TC0301004 Support for Consolidation of Fiscal Agreement The main objective of this Technical Cooperation is to support the Government of Guatemala, through its Finance Ministry, in the implementation of actions that will contribute the compliance of the commitments contained in the Fiscal Agreement: IV Public Expenditure and V Public debt. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301012 EN TC0301012 Support Execution & Monitoring Reconstruction in Response Damage Hurricane Stan EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-T1001 EN ES-T1001 Support for the Development of Policy Dialogue Document EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Sep-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201090 The overall goal of this program is to provide youth (ages 12-24) in the Americas with the opportunity and ability to improve his/her community. The specific objectives of this project are (i) to increase the capacity of non-profit organizations and school-based entities to train and engage young people in meaningful, on-going service projects that enhance and develop their communities in the areas of health, education, poverty alleviation and the environment; (ii) to provide young people with the necessary skills, so they can make a positive contribution to civil society and become responsible civic leaders; (iii) to empower young people to become active citizens and contribute to the strengthening of their communities. TC0201090 "Youth Service in the Americas" The overall goal of this program is to provide youth (ages 12-24) in the Americas with the opportunity and ability to improve his/her community. The specific objectives of this project are (i) to increase the capacity of non-profit organizations and school-based entities to train and engage young people in meaningful, on-going service projects that enhance and develop their communities in the areas of health, education, poverty alleviation and the environment; (ii) to provide young people with the necessary skills, so they can make a positive contribution to civil society and become responsible civic leaders; (iii) to empower young people to become active citizens and contribute to the strengthening of their communities. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 29-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-T1003 EN GU-T1003 ICT Support for Strengthening Citizen Security Program EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1011 EN RS-T1011 Financial Specialist in MIF EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1008 EN RS-T1008 Workshop on Sustainable Urban Development EN Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 26-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302007 ACME, which is one of the pioneers in the new trend of professionalization of micro finances in Haiti, has been meeting the financial requirements of a large number of micro entrepreneurs through its credit services, having become in a short period of time one of the leading credit providers for this sector in the country. This institution has decided to take advantage of the oportunities currently being offered by a still underserved market and expand its credit operations to a larger number of micro entrepreneurs, taking the lead in reaching out to Port-au-Prince's more difficult neighborhoods and in the introduction of new financial products aimed at improving the range and quality of the services it offers to its clients. To this end it sought MIF support through the Line of Activity to strengthen its institutional capabilities. TC0302007 Institutional Strengthening of ACME ACME, which is one of the pioneers in the new trend of professionalization of micro finances in Haiti, has been meeting the financial requirements of a large number of micro entrepreneurs through its credit services, having become in a short period of time one of the leading credit providers for this sector in the country. This institution has decided to take advantage of the oportunities currently being offered by a still underserved market and expand its credit operations to a larger number of micro entrepreneurs, taking the lead in reaching out to Port-au-Prince's more difficult neighborhoods and in the introduction of new financial products aimed at improving the range and quality of the services it offers to its clients. To this end it sought MIF support through the Line of Activity to strengthen its institutional capabilities. Technical Cooperation Haiti PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-T1002 EN PR-T1002 Support for the Strengthening of the Judiciary System Program EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-T1002 The objectives of this operation are: (a) to provide the analytical base to effectively reform the housing subsidy system; (b) to develop the analytical base to support the introduction of effective reforms to enlarge the primary and secondary markets of housing credit finance; and (c) to provide support to reach consensus on the reforms among actors. CR-T1002 Review of Housing Finance Systems in Costa Rica The objectives of this operation are: (a) to provide the analytical base to effectively reform the housing subsidy system; (b) to develop the analytical base to support the introduction of effective reforms to enlarge the primary and secondary markets of housing credit finance; and (c) to provide support to reach consensus on the reforms among actors. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 22-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212034 EN TC0212034 Congress in View of Institutional, Economic and Political Reforms EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305029 To carry out a feasibility study to ascertain the possibility of implemting the electronic vote to provide a faster process of the electoral vote. TC0305029 High Electoral Council Strengthening To carry out a feasibility study to ascertain the possibility of implemting the electronic vote to provide a faster process of the electoral vote. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1006 The general objetive is to document and promote knowledge on indigenous peoples' rights and thereby facilitate legal and technical support for project design and implementation in Bank-financed programs and to provide specific inputs to Bank strategy and guidelines on indigenous development. RS-T1006 International Norms & Articulation of Indigenous & National Justice Systems The general objetive is to document and promote knowledge on indigenous peoples' rights and thereby facilitate legal and technical support for project design and implementation in Bank-financed programs and to provide specific inputs to Bank strategy and guidelines on indigenous development. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1007 1. Stimulate a dialogue between governments and indigenous organizations on the compliance with indigenous legislation. 2. Integrate the new information on indigenous legislation into the website showing the database on indigenoous legislation and improve the user-friendliness of the webpages. 3. Promote the database on indigenous legislation and raise awareness among indigenous organizations, governments and Bank staff about its existence and usefulness for their work. RS-T1007 Implementation of Indigenous Legislation and Dissemination of Database 1. Stimulate a dialogue between governments and indigenous organizations on the compliance with indigenous legislation. 2. Integrate the new information on indigenous legislation into the website showing the database on indigenoous legislation and improve the user-friendliness of the webpages. 3. Promote the database on indigenous legislation and raise awareness among indigenous organizations, governments and Bank staff about its existence and usefulness for their work. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306033 EN TC0306033 Open Source and Proprietary Software: Implications to Economic Dev. in LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 15-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306041 EN TC0306041 Tripartite Partnerships for Urban Revitalization Projects EN Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 14-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301013 Support the Government of Guatemala in identifying and designing public policies. This support will be executed through the preparation of baseline studies in key priority areas. TC0301013 Baseline Policy Studies Support the Government of Guatemala in identifying and designing public policies. This support will be executed through the preparation of baseline studies in key priority areas. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1004 EN RS-T1004 Microfinancing and Housing: How Do We Confront Changes EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-X1002 The program's general objective is to spur processes that can achieve sustainable rural development, by strengthening natural-resources management in central government agencies and at the local level. The aim is to help reduce poverty and leave critical rural areas in the selected watersheds less physically, economically, and environmentally vulnerable and thereby improve communities' quality of life and their prospects for sustainable development. Specific objectives are to: (i) develop and implement efficient and effective management instruments to make for sustainable natural-resources use, including institutional and strategic capacity building in key areas of central government and decentralized institutions, and (ii) support investment initiatives in sustainable natural-resources management and vulnerability management in selected subbasins. The investment projects would be the fruit of participatory processes, to address regional, municipal, and community needs and particularly the needs of small rural producers. HO-X1002 Institutional, Economic, Financial and Legal Analysis of AFE-COHDEFOR The program's general objective is to spur processes that can achieve sustainable rural development, by strengthening natural-resources management in central government agencies and at the local level. The aim is to help reduce poverty and leave critical rural areas in the selected watersheds less physically, economically, and environmentally vulnerable and thereby improve communities' quality of life and their prospects for sustainable development. Specific objectives are to: (i) develop and implement efficient and effective management instruments to make for sustainable natural-resources use, including institutional and strategic capacity building in key areas of central government and decentralized institutions, and (ii) support investment initiatives in sustainable natural-resources management and vulnerability management in selected subbasins. The investment projects would be the fruit of participatory processes, to address regional, municipal, and community needs and particularly the needs of small rural producers. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 08-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1001 EN RS-T1001 Communication Specialist in Europe EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 08-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101068 To assist the Government of Belize and Non-Government Organizations to implement the already approved National Poverty Elimination Strategy and Action Plan, 1998-2003. TC0101068 Support for the Belizean National Poverty Elimination Strategy & Action Plan To assist the Government of Belize and Non-Government Organizations to implement the already approved National Poverty Elimination Strategy and Action Plan, 1998-2003. Technical Cooperation Belize SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210039 To provide technical assisstance in implementing the regulations and process for teacher hiring practices and merit pay incentives. Both areas are included in the new proposal for the Teacher's Labor Code to be approved in the beginning of 2003. TC0210039 Implementation of Teacher's Work Regulations To provide technical assisstance in implementing the regulations and process for teacher hiring practices and merit pay incentives. Both areas are included in the new proposal for the Teacher's Labor Code to be approved in the beginning of 2003. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic EDUCATION 08-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303011 Funding from MIF for the proposed project will enable AMC to expand its financial services in an orderly fashion while limiting the risks inherent in growing rapidly and launching new products. The transformation of AMC into a regulated financial institution, which will take place with support from this project, might also enable it to bring in new shareholders, expand its coverage nationwide, and attain levels of efficiency and profitability consistent with best practices in Latin America. TC0303011 Institutional Strengthening of the AMC Savings and Loan Cooperative Funding from MIF for the proposed project will enable AMC to expand its financial services in an orderly fashion while limiting the risks inherent in growing rapidly and launching new products. The transformation of AMC into a regulated financial institution, which will take place with support from this project, might also enable it to bring in new shareholders, expand its coverage nationwide, and attain levels of efficiency and profitability consistent with best practices in Latin America. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303012 MIF financing will support Integral in becoming a regulated financial institution, giving it the tools to expand and enhance its financial services to El Salvador's microenterprises. TC0303012 Institutional Strengthening of Integral S.A. de C.V. MIF financing will support Integral in becoming a regulated financial institution, giving it the tools to expand and enhance its financial services to El Salvador's microenterprises. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306042 EN TC0306042 ASDI/BID Partnership Coordinator EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA-T1001 EN JA-T1001 Effective Market Design EN Technical Cooperation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301036 The objective of the program is to support the Secretariat for Social Development to evaluate and monitor its main social development programs. TC0301036 Analysis of the Social Strategy The objective of the program is to support the Secretariat for Social Development to evaluate and monitor its main social development programs. Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH0179 Upgrade and expansion of 40km electronic toll road system in metropolitan Santiago de Chile. CH0179 Coastal North Highway System Guarantee Upgrade and expansion of 40km electronic toll road system in metropolitan Santiago de Chile. Guarantee Chile TRANSPORT 06-Aug-2003 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0150 TO INCREASE COVERAGE OF POTABLE WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS IN A WAY THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GOVERNMENT'S OBJECTIVES FOR MANAGING THE SECTOR. IT WILL SUPPORT AUTONOMOUS WATER COMMITTEES, OR OTHER LEGALLY CONSTITUTED, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, COOPERATIVES OR MICRO-ENTERPRISES CREATED TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES. THE PROGRAM WILL FUND THE CAPITAL COSTS OF WATER AND SANITATION PROJECTS WITH A COMBINATION OF LOAN AND GRANT. GU0150 Rural Water Investment Program TO INCREASE COVERAGE OF POTABLE WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS IN A WAY THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GOVERNMENT'S OBJECTIVES FOR MANAGING THE SECTOR. IT WILL SUPPORT AUTONOMOUS WATER COMMITTEES, OR OTHER LEGALLY CONSTITUTED, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, COOPERATIVES OR MICRO-ENTERPRISES CREATED TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES. THE PROGRAM WILL FUND THE CAPITAL COSTS OF WATER AND SANITATION PROJECTS WITH A COMBINATION OF LOAN AND GRANT. Loan Operation Guatemala WATER AND SANITATION 06-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0171 The project seeks to integrate the electric systems of Guatemala and Mexico, through investments in the Guatemalan transmission system which are geared to interconnect this system to the Mexican system, allowing energy transactions among agents in both countries and contributing to economic integration and competitiveness of the Mesoamerican region. GU0171 Electric Interconnection between Guatemala and Mexico The project seeks to integrate the electric systems of Guatemala and Mexico, through investments in the Guatemalan transmission system which are geared to interconnect this system to the Mexican system, allowing energy transactions among agents in both countries and contributing to economic integration and competitiveness of the Mesoamerican region. Loan Operation Guatemala ENERGY 06-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306036 EN TC0306036 Consolidation Habitat Management EN Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110056 The objective of this TC is to provide technical assistance to the MML to develop technical and environmental studies required to prepare the Lima Urban Transportation Project. TC0110056 Design of Lima Urban Transportation Program: Technical Aspects The objective of this TC is to provide technical assistance to the MML to develop technical and environmental studies required to prepare the Lima Urban Transportation Project. Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 01-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201020 The objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to provide technical assistence to the Provincial government of Trujillo to develop the institutional, technical, regulatory, operational, and ecnomic studies required to prepare a short-term (3 year) mass transit urban project, as well as to strengthen their institutional, and financial capacity to properly execute the project. TC0201020 Development of a Sustainable Public Transportation System in Trujillo The objective of this technical cooperation (TC) is to provide technical assistence to the Provincial government of Trujillo to develop the institutional, technical, regulatory, operational, and ecnomic studies required to prepare a short-term (3 year) mass transit urban project, as well as to strengthen their institutional, and financial capacity to properly execute the project. Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 01-Aug-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112055 The main objective is to test a non conventional modality of preschool education in order to increase the readiness of children who enter first grade. TC0112055 Pre-Elementary Education The main objective is to test a non conventional modality of preschool education in order to increase the readiness of children who enter first grade. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua EDUCATION 31-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1137 The funds disbursed by the MIF will enable FINDESA, Financiera Nicaragüense de Desarrollo Sociedad Anónima, to finance approximately 2,600 microenterprises. The resources invested by the MIF will serve as a catalyst for the recruitment of two international private sector partners: Développement International Desjardins (DID) of Canada, and Stichting Hivos-Triodos Fonds, managed by the Triodos Bank of the Netherlands. These two investors will take an active role in corporate governance of the institution and, in the case of Desjardin, will act as technical adviser by transferring the methodology needed to mobilize resources and training FINDESA's personnel in the means for attracting deposits. The technical assistance resources provided by the MIF will co-finance a program to develop new financial services in FINDESA, including: saving accounts, attracting deposits and transmitting remittances from Nicaraguan emigrants. In addition, a new banking establishment will be opened in Waslala (Department of Matagalpa), which has no formal financial institution at present. The operation will serve as a model primarily for those institutions that offer microfinancing outside the formal financial system. NI-L1137 Investment in Financiera Nicaragüense de Desarrollo (FINDE S.A.) The funds disbursed by the MIF will enable FINDESA, Financiera Nicaragüense de Desarrollo Sociedad Anónima, to finance approximately 2,600 microenterprises. The resources invested by the MIF will serve as a catalyst for the recruitment of two international private sector partners: Développement International Desjardins (DID) of Canada, and Stichting Hivos-Triodos Fonds, managed by the Triodos Bank of the Netherlands. These two investors will take an active role in corporate governance of the institution and, in the case of Desjardin, will act as technical adviser by transferring the methodology needed to mobilize resources and training FINDESA's personnel in the means for attracting deposits. The technical assistance resources provided by the MIF will co-finance a program to develop new financial services in FINDESA, including: saving accounts, attracting deposits and transmitting remittances from Nicaraguan emigrants. In addition, a new banking establishment will be opened in Waslala (Department of Matagalpa), which has no formal financial institution at present. The operation will serve as a model primarily for those institutions that offer microfinancing outside the formal financial system. Loan Operation Nicaragua 30-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-Q0003 The funds disbursed by the MIF will enable FINDESA, Financiera Nicaragüense de Desarrollo Sociedad Anónima, to finance approximately 2,600 microenterprises. The resources invested by the MIF will serve as a catalyst for the recruitment of two international private sector partners: Développement International Desjardins (DID) of Canada, and Stichting Hivos-Triodos Fonds, managed by the Triodos Bank of the Netherlands. These two investors will take an active role in corporate governance of the institution and, in the case of Desjardin, will act as technical adviser by transferring the methodology needed to mobilize resources and training FINDESA's personnel in the means for attracting deposits. The technical assistance resources provided by the MIF will co-finance a program to develop new financial services in FINDESA, including: saving accounts, attracting deposits and transmitting remittances from Nicaraguan emigrants. In addition, a new banking establishment will be opened in Waslala (Department of Matagalpa), which has no formal financial institution at present. The operation will serve as a model primarily for those institutions that offer microfinancing outside the formal financial system. NI-Q0003 Investment in Financiera Nicaragüense de Desarrollo (FINDE S.A.) The funds disbursed by the MIF will enable FINDESA, Financiera Nicaragüense de Desarrollo Sociedad Anónima, to finance approximately 2,600 microenterprises. The resources invested by the MIF will serve as a catalyst for the recruitment of two international private sector partners: Développement International Desjardins (DID) of Canada, and Stichting Hivos-Triodos Fonds, managed by the Triodos Bank of the Netherlands. These two investors will take an active role in corporate governance of the institution and, in the case of Desjardin, will act as technical adviser by transferring the methodology needed to mobilize resources and training FINDESA's personnel in the means for attracting deposits. The technical assistance resources provided by the MIF will co-finance a program to develop new financial services in FINDESA, including: saving accounts, attracting deposits and transmitting remittances from Nicaraguan emigrants. In addition, a new banking establishment will be opened in Waslala (Department of Matagalpa), which has no formal financial institution at present. The operation will serve as a model primarily for those institutions that offer microfinancing outside the formal financial system. Equity Nicaragua 30-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202012 The general objective of the proposed project is to assist small and medium enterprises improve their efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness and profitability through improved technological and environmental management. The purpose of this initiative is to facilitate the use and implementation of cleaner production through expanding the reach of the CMPL, allowing it to provide services to a larger number of SMEs in various parts of Mexico. TC0202012 Expansion of Cleaner Production Centers The general objective of the proposed project is to assist small and medium enterprises improve their efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness and profitability through improved technological and environmental management. The purpose of this initiative is to facilitate the use and implementation of cleaner production through expanding the reach of the CMPL, allowing it to provide services to a larger number of SMEs in various parts of Mexico. Technical Cooperation Mexico INDUSTRY 30-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203015 The funds disbursed by the MIF will enable FINDESA, Financiera Nicaragüense de Desarrollo Sociedad Anónima, to finance approximately 2,600 microenterprises. The resources invested by the MIF will serve as a catalyst for the recruitment of two international private sector partners: Développement International Desjardins (DID) of Canada, and Stichting Hivos-Triodos Fonds, managed by the Triodos Bank of the Netherlands. These two investors will take an active role in corporate governance of the institution and, in the case of Desjardin, will act as technical adviser by transferring the methodology needed to mobilize resources and training FINDESA's personnel in the means for attracting deposits. The technical assistance resources provided by the MIF will co-finance a program to develop new financial services in FINDESA, including: saving accounts, attracting deposits and transmitting remittances from Nicaraguan emigrants. In addition, a new banking establishment will be opened in Waslala (Department of Matagalpa), which has no formal financial institution at present. The operation will serve as a model primarily for those institutions that offer microfinancing outside the formal financial system. TC0203015 Investment in Financiera Nicaragüense de Desarrollo (FINDE S.A.) The funds disbursed by the MIF will enable FINDESA, Financiera Nicaragüense de Desarrollo Sociedad Anónima, to finance approximately 2,600 microenterprises. The resources invested by the MIF will serve as a catalyst for the recruitment of two international private sector partners: Développement International Desjardins (DID) of Canada, and Stichting Hivos-Triodos Fonds, managed by the Triodos Bank of the Netherlands. These two investors will take an active role in corporate governance of the institution and, in the case of Desjardin, will act as technical adviser by transferring the methodology needed to mobilize resources and training FINDESA's personnel in the means for attracting deposits. The technical assistance resources provided by the MIF will co-finance a program to develop new financial services in FINDESA, including: saving accounts, attracting deposits and transmitting remittances from Nicaraguan emigrants. In addition, a new banking establishment will be opened in Waslala (Department of Matagalpa), which has no formal financial institution at present. The operation will serve as a model primarily for those institutions that offer microfinancing outside the formal financial system. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211011 The goal is for companies to implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a means to be more competitive. The purpose of this project is to develop the capacity of local CSR service providers and to foment the adoption of CSR measures among companies, especially SMEs. TC0211011 Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility The goal is for companies to implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a means to be more competitive. The purpose of this project is to develop the capacity of local CSR service providers and to foment the adoption of CSR measures among companies, especially SMEs. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303024 The purpose of this project is to assist SMEs, NGOs and various industry stakeholders in the strengthening and promotion of internationally accredited private sector certification systems for sustainable and eco-tourism operations. TC0303024 International Accreditation & Consolidation Sustainable Tourism The purpose of this project is to assist SMEs, NGOs and various industry stakeholders in the strengthening and promotion of internationally accredited private sector certification systems for sustainable and eco-tourism operations. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 30-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RS-T1010 EN RS-T1010 Support to Promote the Italian Trust Fund for MIF Project Preparation EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0159 The general objective is to promote physical integration and connectivity in the Mesoamerican region, reducing transportation costs, facilitating the movement of passengers and freight, and improving safety on the Divisa-Santiago-El Pajal section of the Puebla-Panama Plan's Pacific integration corridor. This will make for faster and safer communications from the western part of the country to the border with Costa Rica and the nation's capital. The program has the specific objective of rehabilitating and upgrading the Divisa-Santiago-El Pajal section (92 km), by adapting its operating characteristics to those agreed on in the Memorandum of Understanding on the Mesoamerican international highway system (RICAM). PN0159 Improvement Road Integration Corridor PPP The general objective is to promote physical integration and connectivity in the Mesoamerican region, reducing transportation costs, facilitating the movement of passengers and freight, and improving safety on the Divisa-Santiago-El Pajal section of the Puebla-Panama Plan's Pacific integration corridor. This will make for faster and safer communications from the western part of the country to the border with Costa Rica and the nation's capital. The program has the specific objective of rehabilitating and upgrading the Divisa-Santiago-El Pajal section (92 km), by adapting its operating characteristics to those agreed on in the Memorandum of Understanding on the Mesoamerican international highway system (RICAM). Loan Operation Panama TRANSPORT 23-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306040 The main objective of this operation is to provide asistance to the Instituto Nacional de Reforma Agraria in the implementation of its National Land Regularization and Titling Plan. TC0306040 Implementation of the National Land Regularization Plan The main objective of this operation is to provide asistance to the Instituto Nacional de Reforma Agraria in the implementation of its National Land Regularization and Titling Plan. Technical Cooperation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 23-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302005 The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Ministerio de Trabajo y Previsión Social in the establishmente of the labor mediation center. TC0302005 Support the Creation of Mediation Centers The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Ministerio de Trabajo y Previsión Social in the establishmente of the labor mediation center. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209023 The main objective of the Program is to carry out a Lump-sum or fixed price pavement rehabilitation and installation of air-side Lighting Installation works to bring the runway into compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. The financing is requested to provide construction supervision services for managing the execution of the Rehabilitation of the Pavement and Lighting Installation Works for Runway 06-24 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. TC0209023 Supervision Airside of Main Unway Cheddi Jagan International Airport The main objective of the Program is to carry out a Lump-sum or fixed price pavement rehabilitation and installation of air-side Lighting Installation works to bring the runway into compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. The financing is requested to provide construction supervision services for managing the execution of the Rehabilitation of the Pavement and Lighting Installation Works for Runway 06-24 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Technical Cooperation Guyana TRANSPORT 17-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-M1003 EN PE-M1003 Competitiviness Improvement of Small and Medium Artichokes Producers EN Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1199 N/A ME-L1199 Apiculture Indigenous Farmers in Chiapas Highlands, ARIC N/A Loan Operation Mexico 14-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1200 N/A ME-L1200 Sociedad Cooperativa Apícola Region CH'OL, S.C.L N/A Loan Operation Mexico 14-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0110029 EN SP0110029 Apiculture Indigenous Farmers in Chiapas Highlands, ARIC EN Technical Cooperation Mexico AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 14-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0110030 EN SP0110030 Sociedad Cooperativa Apícola Region CH'OL, S.C.L EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HA-T1001 EN HA-T1001 Management of Coffee Plantations II EN Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 11-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304017 The objective of this technical cooperation is to strengthen the Ministry of Environment and National Resources (MARENA) Nicaragua in subjects related to commerce and the environment, particularly in the context of a Free Trade Agreement with the United States (CAFTA). TC0304017 Strengthening in the Area of Commerce and the Environment/CAFTA The objective of this technical cooperation is to strengthen the Ministry of Environment and National Resources (MARENA) Nicaragua in subjects related to commerce and the environment, particularly in the context of a Free Trade Agreement with the United States (CAFTA). Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112128 To Finance an investment plan in urban transport. Four components: prioritization of urban transport projects; their economic assessment; institutional strengthening and a diagnostic study of the basic roads infrastructure to marginal areas. TC0112128 Urban Transport Technical Design: Tegucigalpa To Finance an investment plan in urban transport. Four components: prioritization of urban transport projects; their economic assessment; institutional strengthening and a diagnostic study of the basic roads infrastructure to marginal areas. Technical Cooperation Honduras TRANSPORT 10-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211001 The general objective of this technical cooperation (TC) project is to provide information, instruments, action plans, and methodologies to prepare the Government of Honduras and the Bank for future activities at a larger scale aimed at improving the social integration and economic opportunities of vulnerable children, adolescents, and women in urban areas. TC0211001 Targeting Vulnerable Children, Adolescents, and Women in Urban Areas The general objective of this technical cooperation (TC) project is to provide information, instruments, action plans, and methodologies to prepare the Government of Honduras and the Bank for future activities at a larger scale aimed at improving the social integration and economic opportunities of vulnerable children, adolescents, and women in urban areas. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306020 Identify and analyze the possibility to develop an industrial cluster in Venezuela, in order to prepare the preliminary design of a MIF project. TC0306020 Supply Chain and SME Network in Venezuela Identify and analyze the possibility to develop an industrial cluster in Venezuela, in order to prepare the preliminary design of a MIF project. Technical Cooperation Venezuela INDUSTRY 10-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306024 EN TC0306024 Transport Program EN Technical Cooperation Chile TRANSPORT 10-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204002 To increase the revenues and business viability of groups engaged in catching, bulking, processing, and marketing fish and by-products associated with artisanal fisheries in Chocó. TC0204002 Strengthening of the Artisanal Fisheries Production Chain in Chocó To increase the revenues and business viability of groups engaged in catching, bulking, processing, and marketing fish and by-products associated with artisanal fisheries in Chocó. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301021 The main objetive of this program is to develop and strengthen the institutional capacity of Guatemala, mainly the social sectors, through training of a critical mass of social managers who will be able to face the challenges posed by an equitative, inclusive and efficient development of the country. TC0301021 Training Program for the Design and Management of Social Policies and Programs The main objetive of this program is to develop and strengthen the institutional capacity of Guatemala, mainly the social sectors, through training of a critical mass of social managers who will be able to face the challenges posed by an equitative, inclusive and efficient development of the country. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212007 EN TC0212007 Structuring Biomass-fueled Cogeneration Financing EN Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 08-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1191 To increase and diversify the income of small-sale coffee growers in the highlands of Piura. PE-L1191 Marketing and Diversifying the Production of Small Coffee Growers To increase and diversify the income of small-sale coffee growers in the highlands of Piura. Loan Operation Peru 07-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T0101 INTAL Programs RG-T0101 INTAL Programs INTAL Programs Technical Cooperation Regional OTHER 07-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0212037 To increase and diversify the income of small-sale coffee growers in the highlands of Piura. SP0212037 Marketing and Diversifying the Production of Small Coffee Growers To increase and diversify the income of small-sale coffee growers in the highlands of Piura. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210056 To support the Government and the regional community, in the design of an integral Program of Sustainable Development for the Huetar Region, the Atlantic Basin with its corresponding Action Plan. The Program will focus particularly on those actions and projects which will better contribute to the accomplishment of the objectives proposed in the National Development Plan, this is the economic growth, employment creation and poverty reduction of the Region. TC0210056 Sustainable Development Program for the Atlantic Huetar Watershed Region To support the Government and the regional community, in the design of an integral Program of Sustainable Development for the Huetar Region, the Atlantic Basin with its corresponding Action Plan. The Program will focus particularly on those actions and projects which will better contribute to the accomplishment of the objectives proposed in the National Development Plan, this is the economic growth, employment creation and poverty reduction of the Region. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 07-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306017 EN TC0306017 Housing and Neighborhood Upgrading Project EN Technical Cooperation Barbados URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 03-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR0124 EN PR0124 Primary and Pre-School Education EN Loan Operation Paraguay EDUCATION 02-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211024 EN TC0211024 Training in Local Administration and Local Development EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306031 EN TC0306031 Development Impact of Remittances EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306034 EN TC0306034 Emergency Relief in Response to the Drought EN Technical Cooperation Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Jul-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305016 The main objective of this operation will be the preparation of studies regarding social expenditure en Guatemala. The studies will yield proposals for improving eficiency and transparency of social expenditures, mainly as an instrument for the reduction of poverty. These studies will be the base -in the area of social expenditure- for the Policy Dialogue Paper that will be discussed with the new authorities after the elections. TC0305016 Social Expenditure Review The main objective of this operation will be the preparation of studies regarding social expenditure en Guatemala. The studies will yield proposals for improving eficiency and transparency of social expenditures, mainly as an instrument for the reduction of poverty. These studies will be the base -in the area of social expenditure- for the Policy Dialogue Paper that will be discussed with the new authorities after the elections. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 30-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211007 To support the consolidation of the regulatory frame for the infraestructure concessions sector, in order to prepare the "Consejo Nacional de Concesiones" for the implementation of an infrastructure concessions program. TC0211007 Institutional Strengthening of the National Concession Council To support the consolidation of the regulatory frame for the infraestructure concessions sector, in order to prepare the "Consejo Nacional de Concesiones" for the implementation of an infrastructure concessions program. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica TRANSPORT 26-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301019 To support Government to identify financial alternatives that will help improve the domestic debt profile, determine its sustainability level, and reduce the amount of it. TC0301019 Strengthening the Capacity of MHCP in Public Debt Management To support Government to identify financial alternatives that will help improve the domestic debt profile, determine its sustainability level, and reduce the amount of it. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306032 The long-term objective is the development of national and regional strategies for a competitive transition of the Central American coffee Sector. The short term objective is to support coffee producers with the income diversification process by improving their access to information and assistance regarding alternative products and markets. TC0306032 Support the Competitive Diversification of Coffee Growers The long-term objective is the development of national and regional strategies for a competitive transition of the Central American coffee Sector. The short term objective is to support coffee producers with the income diversification process by improving their access to information and assistance regarding alternative products and markets. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 26-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0216 EN EC0216 Social Sector Program EN Loan Operation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205020 The project will develop a network to facilitate external business by small and medium agribusinesses, with a focus on tencial, santitary and food safety requirements of international trade, based on the use of new communication technologies that allow for diversification and economic growth of business through the participation in international markets. TC0205020 System Facilitating International Market Access by Small Rural Producers The project will develop a network to facilitate external business by small and medium agribusinesses, with a focus on tencial, santitary and food safety requirements of international trade, based on the use of new communication technologies that allow for diversification and economic growth of business through the participation in international markets. Technical Cooperation Argentina AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 25-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301068 The overall purpose is to contribute to the effective execution of the social protection scheme for veterans wounded during the civil war and for relatives of deceased combatants. The specific objective is to perform actuarial studies to determine the potential financial load to the trust fund, formulate recommendations to the investment and financial management strategy of the trust fund and to the benefits law in order to improve its efficiency and sustainability. TC0301068 Support to Trust Fund for Protection of War Wounded The overall purpose is to contribute to the effective execution of the social protection scheme for veterans wounded during the civil war and for relatives of deceased combatants. The specific objective is to perform actuarial studies to determine the potential financial load to the trust fund, formulate recommendations to the investment and financial management strategy of the trust fund and to the benefits law in order to improve its efficiency and sustainability. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302024 EN TC0302024 Technical and Advisory Support to the Social Inclusion Fund EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306027 EN TC0306027 Finance Consultant Services por Technical Cooperation EN Technical Cooperation Regional 25-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306028 EN TC0306028 To Finance Consultant Services for Technical Cooperation EN Technical Cooperation Regional 25-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1112 To raise the incomes of close to 900 poor rural families involved in 11 shrimp farming cooperatives by making them more competitive. ES-L1112 Competitive Production of Shrimp for Economic Development of Small Producers To raise the incomes of close to 900 poor rural families involved in 11 shrimp farming cooperatives by making them more competitive. Loan Operation El Salvador 24-Jun-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0211021 To raise the incomes of close to 900 poor rural families involved in 11 shrimp farming cooperatives by making them more competitive. SP0211021 Competitive Production of Shrimp for Economic Development of Small Producers To raise the incomes of close to 900 poor rural families involved in 11 shrimp farming cooperatives by making them more competitive. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112069 The objective is to develop a new institutional model ("new generation cooperatives"), grouping grain marketing cooperatives in a network with enhanced specialization and reduced transaction costs, thereby favoring their competitive position vis-a-vis regional and international markets as well as value-added national agro-enterprises. TC0112069 Partnership Agricultural Cooperatives Consolidation The objective is to develop a new institutional model ("new generation cooperatives"), grouping grain marketing cooperatives in a network with enhanced specialization and reduced transaction costs, thereby favoring their competitive position vis-a-vis regional and international markets as well as value-added national agro-enterprises. Technical Cooperation Uruguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 23-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210036 The Program's objective is to give support to CNBS in implementing a regulatory framework in accordance with an effective supervision of the banking system. TC0210036 Strengthening Institutional Framework Financial System The Program's objective is to give support to CNBS in implementing a regulatory framework in accordance with an effective supervision of the banking system. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211033 EN TC0211033 Public Administration Modernization EN Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305006 Overall objective. The overall objective of this TC is to provide an analytical framework and design concrete programs - promoting women's participation in S&T policies and programs - against which a loan in support of the reform of national S&T policies can be dimensioned (CR-153). Specific Objectives. The TC will work on two simultaneous fronts to achieve the overall objective. First, the TC aims to identify the constraints to women's opportunities to develop a career in S&T. Second, based on the study of constraints, the TC intends to develop an Action Plan with innovative approaches for mainstreaming gender analysis and gender equality goals in S&T policies and programs. TC0305006 Women in Science and Technology Overall objective. The overall objective of this TC is to provide an analytical framework and design concrete programs - promoting women's participation in S&T policies and programs - against which a loan in support of the reform of national S&T policies can be dimensioned (CR-153). Specific Objectives. The TC will work on two simultaneous fronts to achieve the overall objective. First, the TC aims to identify the constraints to women's opportunities to develop a career in S&T. Second, based on the study of constraints, the TC intends to develop an Action Plan with innovative approaches for mainstreaming gender analysis and gender equality goals in S&T policies and programs. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Jun-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210005 To promote lessons learned, continue the dialogue with judicial authorities from the region, with the objective of widening the scope and effectiveness of the judicial reform programs and projects, applicability of law and access to justice in the region. TC0210005 Support for III Conference on Justice and Development To promote lessons learned, continue the dialogue with judicial authorities from the region, with the objective of widening the scope and effectiveness of the judicial reform programs and projects, applicability of law and access to justice in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210022 To follow-up and promote the fulfillment of the Quebec Summit of Commitments in the thematic area of democratic strengthening, by means of the improvement of civil participation, through a web of civil service organizations that design and apply hemispheric, regional and national mechanisms of impact and diffusion. TC0210022 Follow-Up Implementation Quebec Action Plan To follow-up and promote the fulfillment of the Quebec Summit of Commitments in the thematic area of democratic strengthening, by means of the improvement of civil participation, through a web of civil service organizations that design and apply hemispheric, regional and national mechanisms of impact and diffusion. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212004 This TC is aimed to support the Ministry of Labor in the ongoing effort to improve its regulatory and policy formulation capacities to strenghten the occupational health environment in the country TC0212004 Support for Occupational Health This TC is aimed to support the Ministry of Labor in the ongoing effort to improve its regulatory and policy formulation capacities to strenghten the occupational health environment in the country Technical Cooperation El Salvador HEALTH 20-Jun-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306011 EN TC0306011 Water and Sanitation Millenium Development Goals in Bolivia EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia WATER AND SANITATION 20-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR0279 The project's objective is to support the modernization of the relevant productive activities of the province, so that they will become internationally competitive. Priority activities preidentified are fruit production, fishing and turism. AR0279 Rio Negro Province Productive Modernization The project's objective is to support the modernization of the relevant productive activities of the province, so that they will become internationally competitive. Priority activities preidentified are fruit production, fishing and turism. Loan Operation Argentina FINANCIAL MARKETS 18-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR0292 The Program's objective is to contribute to the strengthening of the province fiscal performance. The activities to be taken include the modernization of the province's management capacity in the following areas: tax collection, registry, assessment of real state properties, and the expansion of the taxable bases through the reactivation of the economic activity in the tourism sector. It will also contrib. to the protec. soc. inversions through financ. soc. infrastruc. works. AR0292 Support Integrated Development Tourism Sector in Salta Province The Program's objective is to contribute to the strengthening of the province fiscal performance. The activities to be taken include the modernization of the province's management capacity in the following areas: tax collection, registry, assessment of real state properties, and the expansion of the taxable bases through the reactivation of the economic activity in the tourism sector. It will also contrib. to the protec. soc. inversions through financ. soc. infrastruc. works. Loan Operation Argentina SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 18-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305027 The objective of this project is to document and disseminate the impact of various efforts by donor agencies on domestic violence interventions in the Caribbean region. In particular, this TC will fund surveys and analysis of the data to gauge the impact of the donor-financed trainings on different targetted groups (the police, trainers and victims) and the general public with a view to informing Bank's future support in this sector. TC0305027 Domestic Violence Interventions The objective of this project is to document and disseminate the impact of various efforts by donor agencies on domestic violence interventions in the Caribbean region. In particular, this TC will fund surveys and analysis of the data to gauge the impact of the donor-financed trainings on different targetted groups (the police, trainers and victims) and the general public with a view to informing Bank's future support in this sector. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210038 The objective of the project is to repond, in an effective manner, to the request of the 34 Heads of State and their trade ministers that the Bank, OAS and ECLAC, within the framework of the Tripartite Committee, provide technical support to the negotiations to establish the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). During the period 2003-2004, the project will provide technical support at the request of the various negotiation levels, through a series of short term consultancies on highly specialized trade topics, whose specific contents will vary depending on the orientation and pace of the negotiations. The designated areas for this assistance from the project are: the Trade Negotiation Committees (whose executive arm consists of the Viceministers of Trade); four negotiating groups; and four committees. This project is totally separate from the TC for the FTAA Administrative Secretariat. That operation is oriented exclusively towards logistical support for the FTAA Secretariat. TC0210038 Technical Support FTAA Negotiations The objective of the project is to repond, in an effective manner, to the request of the 34 Heads of State and their trade ministers that the Bank, OAS and ECLAC, within the framework of the Tripartite Committee, provide technical support to the negotiations to establish the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). During the period 2003-2004, the project will provide technical support at the request of the various negotiation levels, through a series of short term consultancies on highly specialized trade topics, whose specific contents will vary depending on the orientation and pace of the negotiations. The designated areas for this assistance from the project are: the Trade Negotiation Committees (whose executive arm consists of the Viceministers of Trade); four negotiating groups; and four committees. This project is totally separate from the TC for the FTAA Administrative Secretariat. That operation is oriented exclusively towards logistical support for the FTAA Secretariat. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0178 Second fase of the education reform in Bolivia. BO0178 Education Reform II Second fase of the education reform in Bolivia. Loan Operation Bolivia EDUCATION 11-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0213 El objetivo general del Programa es contribuir a mejorar la sostenibilidad fiscal en Bolivia. A tal efecto, el Programa utilizará la modalidad de un préstamo sectorial de tres tramos, y comprenderá cuatro áreas de política cuyas acciones y resultados contribuirán al objetivo general: (i) administración tributaria; (ii) política de pensiones; (iii) programas de reducción del gasto en pensiones a través de la gestión; y (iv) reforma institucional del sistema público de reparto. BO0213 Fiscal Sustainability Program El objetivo general del Programa es contribuir a mejorar la sostenibilidad fiscal en Bolivia. A tal efecto, el Programa utilizará la modalidad de un préstamo sectorial de tres tramos, y comprenderá cuatro áreas de política cuyas acciones y resultados contribuirán al objetivo general: (i) administración tributaria; (ii) política de pensiones; (iii) programas de reducción del gasto en pensiones a través de la gestión; y (iv) reforma institucional del sistema público de reparto. Loan Operation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0225 La Cooperación Técnica se enmarca dentro de un Programa de Apoyo a la Sostenibilidad Fiscal (BO-0213), cuyo objetivo principal está orientado a la reducción del déficit fiscal a través del incremento de los ingresos fiscales, y la contención y reducción del gasto en público en pensiones. De forma más específica, el Programa prevé la puesta en marcha de un proyecto de Cooperación Técnica que incluirá diversos proyectos orientados a brindar apoyo técnico a las dos instituciones. BO0225 TC Fiscal Sustainability Support Program La Cooperación Técnica se enmarca dentro de un Programa de Apoyo a la Sostenibilidad Fiscal (BO-0213), cuyo objetivo principal está orientado a la reducción del déficit fiscal a través del incremento de los ingresos fiscales, y la contención y reducción del gasto en público en pensiones. De forma más específica, el Programa prevé la puesta en marcha de un proyecto de Cooperación Técnica que incluirá diversos proyectos orientados a brindar apoyo técnico a las dos instituciones. Loan Operation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109003 The objective of this operation is to facilitate the process of institucionalization of the administration of the pension system in Boolivia. It will contribute to control public expenditure. TC0109003 Support Fiscal Sustainability The objective of this operation is to facilitate the process of institucionalization of the administration of the pension system in Boolivia. It will contribute to control public expenditure. Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303044 N/A TC0303044 Sustainable Energy for Latin America N/A Technical Cooperation Regional 11-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305033 EN TC0305033 Formulation of Mirador Watershed Work Plan EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR0149 EN PR0149 PEF: PR0124 Primary and Pre-School Education EN Loan Operation Paraguay EDUCATION 10-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306000 To analyze the feasibility of introducing new risk management instrumentos in the irrigation subsector in Mexico. The introduction of new insurance instruments and the development of water markets are considered to reduce the risk level for investments in the subsector, facilitating the access to financial markets. On the other hand, the instruments that will be developed will potentially be used in other Latin American countries that have already ongoing irrigation management transfer processes. TC0306000 Risk Management in the Irrigation Sub-sector To analyze the feasibility of introducing new risk management instrumentos in the irrigation subsector in Mexico. The introduction of new insurance instruments and the development of water markets are considered to reduce the risk level for investments in the subsector, facilitating the access to financial markets. On the other hand, the instruments that will be developed will potentially be used in other Latin American countries that have already ongoing irrigation management transfer processes. Technical Cooperation Mexico AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 09-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212036 The principal objective is to support the preparation of financing Proposals, which is the document that each participating member will submit to the Bank and other financiers/donors to request financing. The proposal is based on the pre-feasibility studies and designs already prepared. TC0212036 Support for the Preparation of Mundo Maya Program The principal objective is to support the preparation of financing Proposals, which is the document that each participating member will submit to the Bank and other financiers/donors to request financing. The proposal is based on the pre-feasibility studies and designs already prepared. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 06-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302009 EN TC0302009 Increasing Access to Trade Finance EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303027 EN TC0303027 Support for the Culture and Citizen Program for Social Inclusion EN Technical Cooperation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304000 EN TC0304000 Evaluation Reform Programs of Financial Administration EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0306016 EN TC0306016 Support for Rural Microenterprises EN Technical Cooperation Brazil AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 03-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112051 To commission a serious of papers and undertake a seminar-workshop to discuss issues and intervention instruments related to domestic as well as foreign direct private investment in forest-based activities in LAC as means to bring prosperity to rural areas, in the context of a sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of the environment. The role and opportunities for the governments and for IDB will be discussed TC0112051 Direct Investment in Sustainable Forest-based Business To commission a serious of papers and undertake a seminar-workshop to discuss issues and intervention instruments related to domestic as well as foreign direct private investment in forest-based activities in LAC as means to bring prosperity to rural areas, in the context of a sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of the environment. The role and opportunities for the governments and for IDB will be discussed Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Jun-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305031 EN TC0305031 Support Commercial International Business of MICIP and CORPEI EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador TRADE 30-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211010 The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Government of Costa Rica in the preparation of the Slum-upgrading Program (CR-0145). TC0211010 Slum-Upgrading Program The objective of this technical cooperation is to support the Government of Costa Rica in the preparation of the Slum-upgrading Program (CR-0145). Technical Cooperation Costa Rica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-May-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304038 EN TC0304038 Greenhouse Gas Mitigation:Opportunities for Latin America and Caribbean, Phase 1 EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 29-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304002 EN TC0304002 Historical Overview and Analysis of USTDA Evergreen Fund EN Technical Cooperation Regional 27-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201050 The main objective is to assist the National Assembly in upgrading its capabilities and thereby strengthening its performance. TC0201050 Institutional Strengthening of the National Assembly The main objective is to assist the National Assembly in upgrading its capabilities and thereby strengthening its performance. Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0218 EN PE0218 Housing Sector Support Phase I EN Loan Operation Peru URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 21-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112021 The objectives of the TC are to provide analytical work for the government to consider in defining a plan of action to operationalize a national risk management strategy. TC0112021 Evaluation: Disaster Management The objectives of the TC are to provide analytical work for the government to consider in defining a plan of action to operationalize a national risk management strategy. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-May-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304019 EN TC0304019 Health Accounts in Latin America and the Caribbean EN Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 21-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305023 EN TC0305023 Lessons Learned on Social Inclusion EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305014 EN TC0305014 Assistance Preparing Rural Roads Program CR-0148 EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica TRANSPORT 19-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101046 The objective of this project is to help authorities design a reform of the state public banks; TC0101046 Financial Sector Strengthening and Rationalization The objective of this project is to help authorities design a reform of the state public banks; Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305021 EN TC0305021 Support Functioning Air Network Monitoring EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 16-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303036 Instilling agricultural best practices and strengthening the production chain for asparagus farming in the department of Ancash, Ica, and Lima TC0303036 Strengthening of the Asparagus Productive Chain Instilling agricultural best practices and strengthening the production chain for asparagus farming in the department of Ancash, Ica, and Lima Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 15-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305002 EN TC0305002 Urban Management and Services for La Paz EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 15-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305009 EN TC0305009 Study and Pilot for Microinsurance EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0216 Partial Credit Guarantee for an asset-backed bond to be issued by Graña & Montero (G&M), a local contractor in Peru. PE0216 Grana y Montero ("G&M") Partial Credit Risk Guarantee Partial Credit Guarantee for an asset-backed bond to be issued by Graña & Montero (G&M), a local contractor in Peru. Guarantee Peru 14-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107028 Contribute to improve the quality of cohabitation and the social cooperation deep within of the Honduran nation, so that it can overcome the current tendency of desintegration and strengthen social links necessary to estimulate development processes that would improve the quality of living for all, especially the socially excluded groups and thouse living under extreme poverty conditions. This objetive can be achieved through the formal education of children and young adults focused on the assimilation of moral and civic values, which will constitute the foundations and guidelines of actions for individuals, groups and communities in Honduras TC0107028 Education on Ethical, Moral, and Citizenship Values Contribute to improve the quality of cohabitation and the social cooperation deep within of the Honduran nation, so that it can overcome the current tendency of desintegration and strengthen social links necessary to estimulate development processes that would improve the quality of living for all, especially the socially excluded groups and thouse living under extreme poverty conditions. This objetive can be achieved through the formal education of children and young adults focused on the assimilation of moral and civic values, which will constitute the foundations and guidelines of actions for individuals, groups and communities in Honduras Technical Cooperation Honduras EDUCATION 13-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305028 EN TC0305028 Agricultural and Food Technology Exchange EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304003 EN TC0304003 Supporting the Implementation of the Environment Strategy EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 09-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305007 EN TC0305007 Emergency as a Result of Floods in the Province of Santa Fe EN Technical Cooperation Argentina ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 09-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304026 EN TC0304026 Fair Labor Practices for Gender Equality EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304032 EN TC0304032 Operational Guidelines for Banking Post-Intervention EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305011 EN TC0305011 Situation and Perspective of Politicals Parties EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305012 EN TC0305012 Strengthening of SS.CC. II Phase EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0221 EN HO0221 Program to Foster Business Competitiveness EN Loan Operation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207006 EN TC0207006 Tegucigalpa Water Concession: Information Generation EN Technical Cooperation Honduras WATER AND SANITATION 06-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209026 Dissemination of knowledge on the development of new products and services for the microenterprise sector. TC0209026 VI Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise Dissemination of knowledge on the development of new products and services for the microenterprise sector. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209039 To continue the mission of the First Conference of the Americas on Corporate Social Responsibility, held in September 2002, by further promoting good corporate citizenship in Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific objectives are: (i) to bring together the different stakeholders in corporate social responsibility (businesses, governments and NGO); (ii) to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of good corporate citizenship; and (iii) to disseminate best practices, through examples, of conduct that will advance corporate social and environmental responsibility.further increasing awareness, continuing the discussion and establishing stronger ties among the hemispheric actors interested in the advancement of CSR. TC0209039 II Conference of the Americas on Corporate Social Responsibility To continue the mission of the First Conference of the Americas on Corporate Social Responsibility, held in September 2002, by further promoting good corporate citizenship in Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific objectives are: (i) to bring together the different stakeholders in corporate social responsibility (businesses, governments and NGO); (ii) to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of good corporate citizenship; and (iii) to disseminate best practices, through examples, of conduct that will advance corporate social and environmental responsibility.further increasing awareness, continuing the discussion and establishing stronger ties among the hemispheric actors interested in the advancement of CSR. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304005 EN TC0304005 Options of Educational Financing in LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 06-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305017 N/A TC0305017 VI Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise N/A Technical Cooperation Regional 06-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305024 To promote the adoption of socially responsible corporate practices in Latin America and the Caribbean: (i) bringing together representatives of companies and organizations interested in promoting the use of CSR in the region; (ii) publicizing, through practical examples (preferably from the region), the impact and results of applying CSR; and (iii) publicizing mechanisms through which the adoption of CSR practices by the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean can be promoted. TC0305024 II Americas Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) To promote the adoption of socially responsible corporate practices in Latin America and the Caribbean: (i) bringing together representatives of companies and organizations interested in promoting the use of CSR in the region; (ii) publicizing, through practical examples (preferably from the region), the impact and results of applying CSR; and (iii) publicizing mechanisms through which the adoption of CSR practices by the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean can be promoted. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210026 This program has for objective the social inclusion of children and young people living situations of risk, through the organization of youth music groups, namely, symphonic orchestras. TC0210026 Program for Youth Inclusion Through Music This program has for objective the social inclusion of children and young people living situations of risk, through the organization of youth music groups, namely, symphonic orchestras. Technical Cooperation Paraguay EDUCATION 05-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304007 EN TC0304007 Support Strengthening of Civil Society of Honduras EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-May-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0258 EN CO0258 Attorney General's Office Support & Strengthening EN Loan Operation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0158 Through this loan the IDB promotes: (i) changing traditional remittances distribution channels towards newer, low cost, and more efficient ones through technological innovations; (ii) create a loyalty brand between the Dominican communities in the United States which allows lowering the cost of sending remittances through reducing intermediation steps. The main objective of this loan at market rates is to co-finance the organizational and technological adjustment needed in order for a commercial bank like Banco BHD to massively expand its remittances services. This will allow increasing the banking level of the Dominican population with all the related benefits. DR0158 Distribution Channels for Remittances Through this loan the IDB promotes: (i) changing traditional remittances distribution channels towards newer, low cost, and more efficient ones through technological innovations; (ii) create a loyalty brand between the Dominican communities in the United States which allows lowering the cost of sending remittances through reducing intermediation steps. The main objective of this loan at market rates is to co-finance the organizational and technological adjustment needed in order for a commercial bank like Banco BHD to massively expand its remittances services. This will allow increasing the banking level of the Dominican population with all the related benefits. Loan Operation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208023 To assist small and medium size coffee producers and mills with potential to produce high quality coffees, to improve their competitiveness and profitability through increased quality and market access. The purpose of this initiative is two-fold: (i) to develop and implement a region-wide specific quality management system to improve and maintain coffee quality; and (ii) to provide support to access various existing market segments and niches for coffee and to increase access to new market mechanisms such as Internet-based coffee auctions, among other possibilities. TC0208023 Supporting the Competitive Position of Central America Coffees To assist small and medium size coffee producers and mills with potential to produce high quality coffees, to improve their competitiveness and profitability through increased quality and market access. The purpose of this initiative is two-fold: (i) to develop and implement a region-wide specific quality management system to improve and maintain coffee quality; and (ii) to provide support to access various existing market segments and niches for coffee and to increase access to new market mechanisms such as Internet-based coffee auctions, among other possibilities. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303023 The goal of this regional Program is to improve international competitiveness of participating countries' SMEs by strengthening business alliances. The purpose of the Program is create a strategic partnership with INCAE to support a range of business alliance projects in specific economic sectors, with identified high growth potential, and to learn collectively and disseminate best practices from the grant projects and the partnership. To this end, the Program will implement two components: (i) Program Promotion and Challenge Grant Fund; and (ii) Learning and Dissemination. TC0303023 Learning from Business Alliances The goal of this regional Program is to improve international competitiveness of participating countries' SMEs by strengthening business alliances. The purpose of the Program is create a strategic partnership with INCAE to support a range of business alliance projects in specific economic sectors, with identified high growth potential, and to learn collectively and disseminate best practices from the grant projects and the partnership. To this end, the Program will implement two components: (i) Program Promotion and Challenge Grant Fund; and (ii) Learning and Dissemination. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0305005 EN TC0305005 Support for 2 Seminars in the 44 IDB Annual Meeting EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112079 Support the establishment of an integrated and modern regional system in the area of animal and plant health phytosanitary sanitation, with special emphasis on foot and mouth disease, which would contribute to improve the competitiveness of agricultural products of the region on international markets. TC0112079 Erradication of Foot and Mouth Disease in Expanded Mercosur Support the establishment of an integrated and modern regional system in the area of animal and plant health phytosanitary sanitation, with special emphasis on foot and mouth disease, which would contribute to improve the competitiveness of agricultural products of the region on international markets. Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 28-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301064 Developing production chains for export crops with small and medium-sized agricultural producers in Morrope, department of Lambayeque TC0301064 Development of Productive Chains of Export Crops in Morrope, Dept. Lambayeque Developing production chains for export crops with small and medium-sized agricultural producers in Morrope, department of Lambayeque Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 25-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1207 N/A ME-L1207 Strengthening to Cerro del Zenzontle, A. C. N/A Loan Operation Mexico 23-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0220 EN PE0220 Institutional Support of the Congress EN Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0110037 EN SP0110037 Strengthening to Cerro del Zenzontle, A. C. EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110038 To strengthen the capabilities of NGOs in Oaxaca to participate in local economic activities. TC0110038 Strengthening to Fundación Comunitaria Oaxaca, A.C. To strengthen the capabilities of NGOs in Oaxaca to participate in local economic activities. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303043 EN TC0303043 Promote Corporate Social Responsability in Honduras and El Salvador EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303045 EN TC0303045 Guidelines for Innovative Environment & Social Assessment Tools in LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304015 EN TC0304015 Enhancing of the Development Effectiveness del Programa de Empresariado Social EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304023 EN TC0304023 Good Practices for the Creation and Operation of River Basin Organizations EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201091 The main objective is to develope an environmental strategy for Costa Rica, based on a diagnosis of the main causes of water and air pollution, loss of biodiversity, topsoil loss, and institutional analysis. TC0201091 National Environmental Strategy The main objective is to develope an environmental strategy for Costa Rica, based on a diagnosis of the main causes of water and air pollution, loss of biodiversity, topsoil loss, and institutional analysis. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304028 EN TC0304028 Analysis, Design & Preparation of Pilot Program for Entrepreneurship Development EN Technical Cooperation Suriname PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304036 EN TC0304036 DEVIDA: Alternate Development Projects EN Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 21-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108041 Development of a urban transportation management system, including strengthening of the institutional capacity and establishment of a legal and regulatory framework . TC0108041 Lima Urban Transport Program: Clean Fuel Technologies Development of a urban transportation management system, including strengthening of the institutional capacity and establishment of a legal and regulatory framework . Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 18-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301022 The technical cooperation project's principal objective is to support the preparation of the "Modernization of Expenditure and Taxation (CR-0140); and Investment Fund for Growth and Competitiveness Program (CR-0155) TC0301022 Preparation Modernization of Expenditure & Taxation The technical cooperation project's principal objective is to support the preparation of the "Modernization of Expenditure and Taxation (CR-0140); and Investment Fund for Growth and Competitiveness Program (CR-0155) Technical Cooperation Costa Rica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303040 The primary objective of this project is to improve the administration of justice by ensuring that Magistrates, Clerks of the Peace, Public and Police Prosecutors and representatives of civil society that are involved in the prosecution and management of cases involving domestic and gender based violence are fully aware of the nature and impact of these crimes and have the tools and information necessary to effectively enforce domestic legislation such as the Domestic Violence Act of 2000. Key areas of focus will be: 1. To sensitize key judicial and legal personnel as to the nature and incidence of domestic violence; 2. To strengthen the enforcement of existing legislative tools such as protection orders and counseling in order to better protect victims of domestic and gender based violence; 3. To improve access to justice by ensuring that victims of domestic and gender based violence receive fair and equitable treatment in the national judicial system of Trinidad and Tobago; 4. To encourage better coordination among key players on this issue; 5. To raise public awareness regarding the nature, incidence and impact of domestic violence. TC0303040 Judicial Education and Sensitization: Domestic and Gender Based Violence The primary objective of this project is to improve the administration of justice by ensuring that Magistrates, Clerks of the Peace, Public and Police Prosecutors and representatives of civil society that are involved in the prosecution and management of cases involving domestic and gender based violence are fully aware of the nature and impact of these crimes and have the tools and information necessary to effectively enforce domestic legislation such as the Domestic Violence Act of 2000. Key areas of focus will be: 1. To sensitize key judicial and legal personnel as to the nature and incidence of domestic violence; 2. To strengthen the enforcement of existing legislative tools such as protection orders and counseling in order to better protect victims of domestic and gender based violence; 3. To improve access to justice by ensuring that victims of domestic and gender based violence receive fair and equitable treatment in the national judicial system of Trinidad and Tobago; 4. To encourage better coordination among key players on this issue; 5. To raise public awareness regarding the nature, incidence and impact of domestic violence. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0222 This operation will support the consolidation of the Program Coordination Unit (PCU), and also will cover the Program's expenses of disign, analisis and execution. BO0222 PEP:BO0179 Support Productive Activities in Rural Areas This operation will support the consolidation of the Program Coordination Unit (PCU), and also will cover the Program's expenses of disign, analisis and execution. Loan Operation Bolivia AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 17-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207029 EN TC0207029 Reproductive Health Consultant EN Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 16-Apr-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011010 Design a program of institutional strengthening of the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP) in particular the General Department of the Coastal and Marine Resources (DGRMC) to coordinate the National Program of Integrated Coastal Management Zone (PCMI). TC0011010 Support for Management Marine Coastline National Program Design a program of institutional strengthening of the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP) in particular the General Department of the Coastal and Marine Resources (DGRMC) to coordinate the National Program of Integrated Coastal Management Zone (PCMI). Technical Cooperation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 15-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011023 The objectives for this operation is to study the possibility of the participation of the Private Sector in cofinancing the project. TC0011023 Private Investment in Urban Development The objectives for this operation is to study the possibility of the participation of the Private Sector in cofinancing the project. Technical Cooperation Paraguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 11-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302027 EN TC0302027 Strengthening for Civil Society EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304010 EN TC0304010 Promote the Mainstreaming of Sustainable Energy Projects in LA & Caribbean EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 10-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302017 EN TC0302017 Workshop Water for The Américas XXI Century: Proceedings EN Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 07-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303004 EN TC0303004 Potable Water Utilities Characterization EN Technical Cooperation Mexico WATER AND SANITATION 07-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304004 EN TC0304004 Emergency Assistance for the People of Chima EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 07-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0304012 EN TC0304012 Urban Transportation Program in Lima EN Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 07-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301007 EN TC0301007 Urban Poverty Alliviation and Promotion of Development EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 04-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303006 EN TC0303006 Support for the Establishment of the CAPP EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 04-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301067 To provide an analytical baseline against which a loan in support of the reform of secondary education can be dimensioned (CR-0147) TC0301067 Secondary Education and Links to the Labor Market To provide an analytical baseline against which a loan in support of the reform of secondary education can be dimensioned (CR-0147) Technical Cooperation Costa Rica EDUCATION 03-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211017 Training and strengthening a network of rural microproducers in Tallamac, Department of Cajamarca TC0211017 Network of Micro Size Rural Producers in Tallamac, Department of Cajamarca Training and strengthening a network of rural microproducers in Tallamac, Department of Cajamarca Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303039 The objective of the Technical Cooperation Project (TC) is to support the GOS in preparing an Action Plan for the Privatization (APP) of four parastatal agro-industries and to define the best strategy to transfer these entities to the private sector. Specifically, the TC will complete the necessary legal, financial, environmental, institutional, and technical studies required to complete the privatization process. TC0303039 Preparation Action Plan for the Privatization of Agro-Industries The objective of the Technical Cooperation Project (TC) is to support the GOS in preparing an Action Plan for the Privatization (APP) of four parastatal agro-industries and to define the best strategy to transfer these entities to the private sector. Specifically, the TC will complete the necessary legal, financial, environmental, institutional, and technical studies required to complete the privatization process. Technical Cooperation Suriname AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 02-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303041 EN TC0303041 Supporting Private Investment in Irrigation Infrastructure EN Technical Cooperation Mexico AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 02-Apr-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112030 Support INIFOM in the design of urban environmental management tools which will be implemented in the framework of the Municipal Action Plans which were developed as part of the Municipal Strengthening and Development Program (1086/NI-SF). TC0112030 Support Urban Planning in Managua Support INIFOM in the design of urban environmental management tools which will be implemented in the framework of the Municipal Action Plans which were developed as part of the Municipal Strengthening and Development Program (1086/NI-SF). Technical Cooperation Nicaragua URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 28-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112091 Contribute to the understanding of the situation in Latin America that has hindered the region's return to growth, and on the basis of the associated analysis, develop concrete recommendations that will be disemminated to policy decision makers in the region so as to assist the process of achieving the economic growth that the region requires. TC0112091 Economic Growth: Macro Dimensions Contribute to the understanding of the situation in Latin America that has hindered the region's return to growth, and on the basis of the associated analysis, develop concrete recommendations that will be disemminated to policy decision makers in the region so as to assist the process of achieving the economic growth that the region requires. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301044 The objective of this technical cooperation is to support and facilitate the economic integration process and the free trade agreements with a view to the environmental dimension becoming a competitivity factor for the Mesoamerican region. Specifically, the implementation of the Action Plan for the Mesoamerican Sustainable Development Initiative (IMDS) of the PPP will be supported, along with activities that will prepare the region for free trade agreement negotiations. TC0301044 Support for MesoAmerican Environmental Program The objective of this technical cooperation is to support and facilitate the economic integration process and the free trade agreements with a view to the environmental dimension becoming a competitivity factor for the Mesoamerican region. Specifically, the implementation of the Action Plan for the Mesoamerican Sustainable Development Initiative (IMDS) of the PPP will be supported, along with activities that will prepare the region for free trade agreement negotiations. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 28-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303005 To analyze financial and economic feasibility of the main productive forestry activities in Honduras, as an input to preparation of the PRO-BOSQUE program. TC0303005 Forest Economics in Honduras To analyze financial and economic feasibility of the main productive forestry activities in Honduras, as an input to preparation of the PRO-BOSQUE program. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 28-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303032 EN TC0303032 Cabilica Fund Coordination EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210075 Formalizing and strengthening SMEs in the textile, metal-working, and agribusiness sectors in Arequipa and Moquegua TC0210075 Strengthening of SME in Textil, Metalmechanics and Agroindustry Sectors Formalizing and strengthening SMEs in the textile, metal-working, and agribusiness sectors in Arequipa and Moquegua Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303042 EN TC0303042 Organic Agriculture Practices EN Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 21-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011024 The objective of the proposed technical cooperation is to support the design and implementation of the social component of the Sector Program of Fiscal, Social and Pension Reform (PE-0211). The specific objective is to improve the equity, effectiveness and transparency of policies and programs in the social sectors. TC0011024 Design and Implementation of Sector Program of Fiscal and Social Reform The objective of the proposed technical cooperation is to support the design and implementation of the social component of the Sector Program of Fiscal, Social and Pension Reform (PE-0211). The specific objective is to improve the equity, effectiveness and transparency of policies and programs in the social sectors. Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112049 Support to the GOPN in the preparation of a Strategic Plan for State Modernizations; and corresponding consensus activities (Int'l Donors Community, Private Sector, Civl Society and Political Parties) TC0112049 Support Action Plan Public Sector Modernization Support to the GOPN in the preparation of a Strategic Plan for State Modernizations; and corresponding consensus activities (Int'l Donors Community, Private Sector, Civl Society and Political Parties) Technical Cooperation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112112 Analyze the impact of the reform of the State in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay on the capacity of the State to govern, defined for the purpose of the project as: (i) performance in the formulation and implementation of policies; (ii) transparency and democratization of the decision-making process and accountability with respect to decisions taken; and (iii) the capacity of the State to regulate public service markets. TC0112112 Comparative Studies between Argentina, Brasil, Chile and Uruguay Analyze the impact of the reform of the State in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay on the capacity of the State to govern, defined for the purpose of the project as: (i) performance in the formulation and implementation of policies; (ii) transparency and democratization of the decision-making process and accountability with respect to decisions taken; and (iii) the capacity of the State to regulate public service markets. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301002 EN TC0301002 Support for the Basic Nutrition Program EN Technical Cooperation Guyana HEALTH 20-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303001 EN TC0303001 Urban Poverty Reduction in Colón EN Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0407 The project consists of a trade finance facility (the facility or TFF). Proceeds of the facility will be used to finance international trade transactions (principally exports) of Brazilian companies or their subsidiaries abroad. BR0407 Banco Bradesco Trade Finance The project consists of a trade finance facility (the facility or TFF). Proceeds of the facility will be used to finance international trade transactions (principally exports) of Brazilian companies or their subsidiaries abroad. Loan Operation Brazil TRADE 17-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0268 EN CO0268 Social Emergency Program EN Loan Operation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0238 The general objective of this multiphase program is to improve coverage and quality of the educational services provided by CONAFE in poor and isolated communities which do not have access to the formal education system. ME0238 Community Education The general objective of this multiphase program is to improve coverage and quality of the educational services provided by CONAFE in poor and isolated communities which do not have access to the formal education system. Loan Operation Mexico EDUCATION 17-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303033 EN TC0303033 Study Tour by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture EN Technical Cooperation Jamaica EDUCATION 14-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT0052 The overall objective of the program is to improve the international trade performance of Trinidad and Tobago. That goal will be met by strengthening the country's technical and institutional capacity to formulate and implement trade policy, to participate effectively in trade negotiations, to implement trade agreements, and to increase and diversify exports. TT0052 Trade Sector Support Program The overall objective of the program is to improve the international trade performance of Trinidad and Tobago. That goal will be met by strengthening the country's technical and institutional capacity to formulate and implement trade policy, to participate effectively in trade negotiations, to implement trade agreements, and to increase and diversify exports. Loan Operation Trinidad and Tobago TRADE 14-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302020 EN TC0302020 Remittances: The Italian Case EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0205 The general objective is to help improve citizen security and reduce indices of insecurity and violence in the "Región del Valle de Sula" (RVS). This will be achieved through the institutional strengthening and the comprehensive prevention actions. The principal beneficiaries are young adults (10 to 25 years old), citizens of the RVS, which are considered by their socioeconomic conditions as vulnerable and at risk, or as young people who have broken the law. HO0205 Sula Valley Citizenship Security The general objective is to help improve citizen security and reduce indices of insecurity and violence in the "Región del Valle de Sula" (RVS). This will be achieved through the institutional strengthening and the comprehensive prevention actions. The principal beneficiaries are young adults (10 to 25 years old), citizens of the RVS, which are considered by their socioeconomic conditions as vulnerable and at risk, or as young people who have broken the law. Loan Operation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201100 The main objective of the program is to support the investigation, implementation and application of international accounting regulations to improve the truthfulness of the enterprises financial information. TC0201100 Convergence with International Accounting Standards on Financial Reporting The main objective of the program is to support the investigation, implementation and application of international accounting regulations to improve the truthfulness of the enterprises financial information. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206011 The objective of this MIF project is to strengthen property and commercial rights in the pilot project states in order to: (a) facilitate financial transactions; (b) strengthen the secondary market for housing; (c) enable small entrepreneurs to leverage their property; and (d) to serve as a model for a large-scale reform. TC0206011 Bankable Property Rights in Mexico The objective of this MIF project is to strengthen property and commercial rights in the pilot project states in order to: (a) facilitate financial transactions; (b) strengthen the secondary market for housing; (c) enable small entrepreneurs to leverage their property; and (d) to serve as a model for a large-scale reform. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207014 The project will consist of the following three components: (i) support for a regulatory and legal framework conducive to capital market development; (ii) training and advisory services to enable SMEs to receive more favorable financing terms and, in particular, obtain direct investments through diversification of capital ownership; and (iii) expansion of risk investment fund management capacity. TC0207014 Support for Capital Markets Development in Perú The project will consist of the following three components: (i) support for a regulatory and legal framework conducive to capital market development; (ii) training and advisory services to enable SMEs to receive more favorable financing terms and, in particular, obtain direct investments through diversification of capital ownership; and (iii) expansion of risk investment fund management capacity. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301052 EN TC0301052 Best Practices for Social and Political Inclusion of Afro-descendent Women EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302011 EN TC0302011 Consulting Services Project Review and Portfolio Implementation EN Technical Cooperation Regional 12-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302018 EN TC0302018 Fund for Cooperatives in Argentina EN Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302023 EN TC0302023 Consultancy Contract EN Technical Cooperation Regional 11-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303026 EN TC0303026 Judicial Financing Especialization EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 11-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302022 EN TC0302022 Emerging Regional Priority Areas in the Social Sector EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201049 The objective of the project is to support the modernization of the operations of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), strengthening the internal capacity and improving its ability to collect, process and disseminate a wide variety of economic and social statistics in an efficient and timely manner. TC0201049 Modernization of Statistical Institute of Jamaica The objective of the project is to support the modernization of the operations of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), strengthening the internal capacity and improving its ability to collect, process and disseminate a wide variety of economic and social statistics in an efficient and timely manner. Technical Cooperation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202021 (1) To assist FSO eligible OECS members design and implement more effective economic adjustment programs; and (2) to assist OECS member countries implement more effective and regionally harmonious regulatory policies. TC0202021 Improving the Economic and Regulatory Policy Framework of OECs Countries (1) To assist FSO eligible OECS members design and implement more effective economic adjustment programs; and (2) to assist OECS member countries implement more effective and regionally harmonious regulatory policies. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303030 EN TC0303030 Archeological Tourism Sector EN Technical Cooperation Belize SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 06-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302021 EN TC0302021 Productive Chain Ñandu in Uruguay EN Technical Cooperation Uruguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209037 The objective of the technical cooperation is to promote the analysis of selected critical issues in the area of occupational health in the region. TC0209037 Support for Occupational Health in LAC The objective of the technical cooperation is to promote the analysis of selected critical issues in the area of occupational health in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 04-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302019 EN TC0302019 Social Inclusion Trust Fund: Operational Development EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303000 To design the necessary financial mechanisms that will allow investments in irrigation infrastructure, beyond the plot level, by private water users. The objective is to take the Mexican case to design such financial mechanisms, which will serve as a demonstrative tool for other countries in Latin America. TC0303000 Supporting Investments in the Irrigation Subsector To design the necessary financial mechanisms that will allow investments in irrigation infrastructure, beyond the plot level, by private water users. The objective is to take the Mexican case to design such financial mechanisms, which will serve as a demonstrative tool for other countries in Latin America. Technical Cooperation Mexico AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 04-Mar-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206027 The objective of this technical cooperation is to complete a best practice study which will include an inventory of indigenous health concerns, recommendations for the design of Bank lending operations to make the Bank's borrower's health programs and services more effective and culturally appropriate and to establish a foundation for the development of a comprehensive and acceptable framework for Bank programs that incorporates traditional medicine into health programs and services. The specific objectives of the study are: a) Consult with regional operations staff regarding their concerns and status of projects for which this kind of information would be beneficial. b) Analyze the operations and unique approaches of intercultural health centers and initiatives which articulate traditional and conventional medicinal practices in Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Mexico in order to analyze lessons learned and develop recommendations from these experiences. Whereas consensus exists between the Bank's health experts and the specialists on indigenous peoples regarding the desirability of increasing indigenous peoples' access to health services through culturally sensitive expansions of national health systems, there is considerable discussion regarding the role of traditional medicinal practices in the delivery of health services. c) Analyze emerging indigenous initiatives and proposals which promote the creation of one health system based on parameters and cultural concepts of comprehensive well being, disease and death. d) Define specific socially and culturally appropriate activities and methodologies which will be included in the design and implementation of the preventive health component in the Seguro Social Campesino program in Ecuador (EC-0101). e) Develop recommendations that can be used in the design and development of other Bank financed health programs. f) Contribute to the development of the Bank's general health and indigenous development strategies as mandated by the Board of Executive Directors. TC0206027 Best Practices in Intercultural Health The objective of this technical cooperation is to complete a best practice study which will include an inventory of indigenous health concerns, recommendations for the design of Bank lending operations to make the Bank's borrower's health programs and services more effective and culturally appropriate and to establish a foundation for the development of a comprehensive and acceptable framework for Bank programs that incorporates traditional medicine into health programs and services. The specific objectives of the study are: a) Consult with regional operations staff regarding their concerns and status of projects for which this kind of information would be beneficial. b) Analyze the operations and unique approaches of intercultural health centers and initiatives which articulate traditional and conventional medicinal practices in Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Mexico in order to analyze lessons learned and develop recommendations from these experiences. Whereas consensus exists between the Bank's health experts and the specialists on indigenous peoples regarding the desirability of increasing indigenous peoples' access to health services through culturally sensitive expansions of national health systems, there is considerable discussion regarding the role of traditional medicinal practices in the delivery of health services. c) Analyze emerging indigenous initiatives and proposals which promote the creation of one health system based on parameters and cultural concepts of comprehensive well being, disease and death. d) Define specific socially and culturally appropriate activities and methodologies which will be included in the design and implementation of the preventive health component in the Seguro Social Campesino program in Ecuador (EC-0101). e) Develop recommendations that can be used in the design and development of other Bank financed health programs. f) Contribute to the development of the Bank's general health and indigenous development strategies as mandated by the Board of Executive Directors. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302002 EN TC0302002 Regional Science and Technology Priorities in Region 2 Countries EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 27-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0146 To support the development and implementation of the new pensions system (SDSS) through a Technical Cooperation Loan of US$5 million. Three components have been identified for the development of this program at a cost of US$5.7 app.: 1) Pensions Superintendency starting and regulations making; 2) Analysis of financial viability of the new pensions reform; 3) Plan of promotion and spreading of the new pension system. DR0146 Pension Reform Implementation To support the development and implementation of the new pensions system (SDSS) through a Technical Cooperation Loan of US$5 million. Three components have been identified for the development of this program at a cost of US$5.7 app.: 1) Pensions Superintendency starting and regulations making; 2) Analysis of financial viability of the new pensions reform; 3) Plan of promotion and spreading of the new pension system. Loan Operation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0167 The Program will support the development of private enterprises in Nicaragua, mainly the small and medium enterprise, through the provision of medium and long-term financial resources from elegible financial intermediaries. Access to such resources will support the productive-technological modernization process of Nicaraguan enterprises as well the improvement of their competitiveness. NI0167 Multisectoral Global Program The Program will support the development of private enterprises in Nicaragua, mainly the small and medium enterprise, through the provision of medium and long-term financial resources from elegible financial intermediaries. Access to such resources will support the productive-technological modernization process of Nicaraguan enterprises as well the improvement of their competitiveness. Loan Operation Nicaragua INDUSTRY 26-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210062 EN TC0210062 Evaluation: IDB Policy on Natural and Unexpected Disasters EN Technical Cooperation Regional 26-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302001 EN TC0302001 Workshop to Promote Social, Political and Economic Inclusion EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012028 TO PROPOSE A STABLE AND SUSTAINABLE GROUND WATER POLICY FOR ASUNCION AND SURROUNDING AREA, AND TO PREPARE AN HYDRO-GEOLOGIC MAPPING OF THE AQUIFER, AS AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR THE GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT. TC0012028 Policy Studies & Groundwater Management in Asuncion TO PROPOSE A STABLE AND SUSTAINABLE GROUND WATER POLICY FOR ASUNCION AND SURROUNDING AREA, AND TO PREPARE AN HYDRO-GEOLOGIC MAPPING OF THE AQUIFER, AS AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR THE GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT. Technical Cooperation Paraguay WATER AND SANITATION 24-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106021 The project will contribute to the competitiveness and productivity of micro and small firms in the jewelry cluster in Colombia through: (i) worker and management training to increase productivity; (ii) improving quality and efficency through specialized technical assistance; (iii) strengthening distribution connections with international markets. TC0106021 Jewerly Sector Competitiveness Program The project will contribute to the competitiveness and productivity of micro and small firms in the jewelry cluster in Colombia through: (i) worker and management training to increase productivity; (ii) improving quality and efficency through specialized technical assistance; (iii) strengthening distribution connections with international markets. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208014 The objective is to improve access to regional and international markets for small business by building acreditation, certification and inspection capacity in Costa Rica, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and México. TC0208014 Overcoming Technical Barriers Trade through Strengthening Acreditation Systems The objective is to improve access to regional and international markets for small business by building acreditation, certification and inspection capacity in Costa Rica, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and México. Technical Cooperation Regional 19-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107018 EN TC0107018 Management Renewal Natural Resources EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107030 The overall objective of the Program is to assist the Region in developing a Water Action Plan for the Americas, plan that aims at achieving a sustainable water resources scenario in the Americas by the year 2025. Specific objectives are: (a) to reflect the present status of integrated water resources management systems and concrete actions in the Americas; (b) to identify investment activities in the sector for the short, medium and long term; (c) to translate these needs into concrete actions at the national, sub-regional and regional level; (d) to foster regional discussions, through virtual fora and other communications tools between stakeholders involved in water issues, and (e) to contribute to the organization of the Third World Water Forum (WWF-III, Japan, 2002). TC0107030 Water Action Plan for Latin America and the Caribbean The overall objective of the Program is to assist the Region in developing a Water Action Plan for the Americas, plan that aims at achieving a sustainable water resources scenario in the Americas by the year 2025. Specific objectives are: (a) to reflect the present status of integrated water resources management systems and concrete actions in the Americas; (b) to identify investment activities in the sector for the short, medium and long term; (c) to translate these needs into concrete actions at the national, sub-regional and regional level; (d) to foster regional discussions, through virtual fora and other communications tools between stakeholders involved in water issues, and (e) to contribute to the organization of the Third World Water Forum (WWF-III, Japan, 2002). Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 13-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302000 EN TC0302000 Principal Technical Advisor in Argentina EN Technical Cooperation Argentina 13-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302003 EN TC0302003 SIS Procurement of Government Processes to be Adapted to Allow Using-E-GP EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9710220 The project's overall purpose is to expand and enhance social service delivery. More specifically, the project aims to strengthen the management capacity of Jamaica's voluntary non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in social and environmental development. TC9710220 Strengthening NGO Community The project's overall purpose is to expand and enhance social service delivery. More specifically, the project aims to strengthen the management capacity of Jamaica's voluntary non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in social and environmental development. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301055 EN TC0301055 Strengthening of Budget Process EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212025 EN TC0212025 Economic and Administrative Impacts of Regional Integration Agreements EN Technical Cooperation Regional 11-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0302008 EN TC0302008 Training for BOLPROES EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 11-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112022 Desarrollar directrices para permitir contratos de concesión para agua potable y servicios de aguas residuales basadas en experiencias en San Pedro Sula (Honduras) y Guayaquil (Ecuador). TC0112022 Potable Water and Sewerage Concessions: Analysis in San Pedro Sula and Guayaquil Desarrollar directrices para permitir contratos de concesión para agua potable y servicios de aguas residuales basadas en experiencias en San Pedro Sula (Honduras) y Guayaquil (Ecuador). Technical Cooperation Regional WATER AND SANITATION 06-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211005 EN TC0211005 Private Sector Development: An Integral Approach EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR0295 EN AR0295 Social Protection and Reduction of the Impact of the Crisis EN Loan Operation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212014 EN TC0212014 Information and Communication Technology Services for Rural Areas EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 05-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209017 This operation aims to incorporate gender issues and social inclusion in the investment projects and public programs porfolio with emphasis in the portfolio financed with Bank's resources. Considering that this operation is a pilot project, this experience promotes the institutionalization of social inclusion and gender issues in national governmental executing agencies, non governmental organizatios and the IDB country office in Honduras, any good practices and learned lessons will provide essential inputs for the replication of this experience or similar initiatives in other countries. TC0209017 Social Inclusion and Gender in Public Sector Programs This operation aims to incorporate gender issues and social inclusion in the investment projects and public programs porfolio with emphasis in the portfolio financed with Bank's resources. Considering that this operation is a pilot project, this experience promotes the institutionalization of social inclusion and gender issues in national governmental executing agencies, non governmental organizatios and the IDB country office in Honduras, any good practices and learned lessons will provide essential inputs for the replication of this experience or similar initiatives in other countries. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210034 EN TC0210034 Search and Rescue, Accident Incident Investigation EN Technical Cooperation Guyana TRANSPORT 04-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301063 EN TC0301063 Support for Earthquake Emergency in Colima EN Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Feb-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303018 EN TC0303018 Support for Rural Development Policies EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 31-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR0144 The program shall contribute to the launching of a new stage in the Country's process of health sector reform. Emerging challenges arise from (a) the need to implement the new and specialized functions the Ministry of Health has acquired (Stewardship and Regulation), and (b) support the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social in developing and implementing capacities to provide healtrh promotion services. CR0144 Health Sector Development The program shall contribute to the launching of a new stage in the Country's process of health sector reform. Emerging challenges arise from (a) the need to implement the new and specialized functions the Ministry of Health has acquired (Stewardship and Regulation), and (b) support the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social in developing and implementing capacities to provide healtrh promotion services. Loan Operation Costa Rica HEALTH 30-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112071 The general objective of this study is to help the Government of Chile in the preparation and disclose of a methodology to evaluate the dams under seismic impacts. Specifically the objectives will be: (i) to define the referential seismic conditions; (ii) to identify the dams and the zone related to public risk; (iii) to prepare calculation of dam stability under seismic impacts; (iv) to present a conclusive report with recommendations for each dam analyzed; and (v) to divulge the methodology and the results in seminars and courses. TC0112071 Dam Evaluation in Response to Sismic Events The general objective of this study is to help the Government of Chile in the preparation and disclose of a methodology to evaluate the dams under seismic impacts. Specifically the objectives will be: (i) to define the referential seismic conditions; (ii) to identify the dams and the zone related to public risk; (iii) to prepare calculation of dam stability under seismic impacts; (iv) to present a conclusive report with recommendations for each dam analyzed; and (v) to divulge the methodology and the results in seminars and courses. Technical Cooperation Chile ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 27-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210074 The program's general objectives are to strengthen security at Colombia's main airports; improve and upgrade current regulations; and implement a plan to train trainers and provide staff training in airport security. TC0210074 Strengthening of Airport Security The program's general objectives are to strengthen security at Colombia's main airports; improve and upgrade current regulations; and implement a plan to train trainers and provide staff training in airport security. Technical Cooperation Colombia TRANSPORT 24-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210079 EN TC0210079 ICT Training for Women Entrepreneurs in Costa Rica EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 23-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011050 The general objective of this operation is to guarantee the social protection of the populations settled in indegenous' territories, that occupy the 28 of the National Territory. They lack of access to justice services, and it is the intention of this program to provide this access and to stablish a regulatory framework, basic studies and consultancy services to permit the design of coherent training, financial aid and the follow-up of the coordination activities between the Special Indigenous Jurisdiction and the National Judiciary System. TC0011050 Coordination Indigenous Jurisdiction and Judicial System The general objective of this operation is to guarantee the social protection of the populations settled in indegenous' territories, that occupy the 28 of the National Territory. They lack of access to justice services, and it is the intention of this program to provide this access and to stablish a regulatory framework, basic studies and consultancy services to permit the design of coherent training, financial aid and the follow-up of the coordination activities between the Special Indigenous Jurisdiction and the National Judiciary System. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112083 The general objective is to support the FTAA negotiations through temporary administrative and logistical support to the process. The specific objective is to support (a) the physical transfer of the Administrative Secretariat from Panama to Mexico; and (b) the operation of the Administrative Secretariat in Mexico from March 2003 to February 2005. TC0112083 Support FTAA Secretariat México 2003-2005 The general objective is to support the FTAA negotiations through temporary administrative and logistical support to the process. The specific objective is to support (a) the physical transfer of the Administrative Secretariat from Panama to Mexico; and (b) the operation of the Administrative Secretariat in Mexico from March 2003 to February 2005. Technical Cooperation Regional 22-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202044 EN TC0202044 Heredia Sewerage Project EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica WATER AND SANITATION 22-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301048 EN TC0301048 Financial Facility Support for Southeast Mexico - III Stage EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0303017 EN TC0303017 Support for International Cooperation in Education EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 16-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0170 The Program has been structured with two components: (i) Institutional Strengthening of the National Institute of Statistic, Housing Surveys, and the Statistic National System, and (ii) the Population, Housing and Agricultural Census GU0170 Housing / Population Census The Program has been structured with two components: (i) Institutional Strengthening of the National Institute of Statistic, Housing Surveys, and the Statistic National System, and (ii) the Population, Housing and Agricultural Census Loan Operation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Jan-2003 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201045 The general objective of this program is to improve the country's capacity to develop, prepare and monitor the Public Sector Investment. The program will consist of two basic components: (i) Institutional Strengthening, aimed at the creation of a public sector investment system; and (ii) Financing of Studies, through funding of sector, pre feasibility, feasibility and design studies. TC0201045 Public Sector Investment Management System The general objective of this program is to improve the country's capacity to develop, prepare and monitor the Public Sector Investment. The program will consist of two basic components: (i) Institutional Strengthening, aimed at the creation of a public sector investment system; and (ii) Financing of Studies, through funding of sector, pre feasibility, feasibility and design studies. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301000 EN TC0301000 Coordination of Norwegian Fund for Innovation in Social Programs EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0001023 The objective of this technical cooperation is to strengthen the municipalities of La Paz and El Alto in the management of urban transportation through: (a) Facilitating the planning, design and implementation of several specific "efficiency" projects; and (b) developing general strategies to improve the management of urban transportation operations, the programming of road maintenance and the planning of highway investments. (3) improve public transit TC0001023 Urban Transportation Planning in La Paz The objective of this technical cooperation is to strengthen the municipalities of La Paz and El Alto in the management of urban transportation through: (a) Facilitating the planning, design and implementation of several specific "efficiency" projects; and (b) developing general strategies to improve the management of urban transportation operations, the programming of road maintenance and the planning of highway investments. (3) improve public transit Technical Cooperation Bolivia TRANSPORT 13-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0301016 EN TC0301016 Citizen Security Program EN Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0249 EN PE0249 PEF:PE0240 Democratic Consolidation of Citizen Security EN Loan Operation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210071 To analyze the challenges facing subnational regions in Latin América and the Caribbean when faced with the radical changes brought about globalization. TC0210071 Global & Local Development:Confronting Challenges of Regional Development in LA To analyze the challenges facing subnational regions in Latin América and the Caribbean when faced with the radical changes brought about globalization. Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 10-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211003 To frame and organize the dialogue to achieve a full exchange of experience. TC0211003 Dialogue on Social Inclusion between Europe, Latin América and the Caribbean To frame and organize the dialogue to achieve a full exchange of experience. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211014 Recent evolution of labor markets in countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, the experience of countries in the region and Europe in the design, financing and implementation of employment policies; and the problems of financing employment policies. TC0211014 Dealing with Risk: Implementing Policies under Fiscal Constraints Recent evolution of labor markets in countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, the experience of countries in the region and Europe in the design, financing and implementation of employment policies; and the problems of financing employment policies. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211029 To undertake the organization of a number of events and activities in the area of ICT for development and governance. TC0211029 E-Governance:Towards New Approach International Cooperation in Knowledge Economy To undertake the organization of a number of events and activities in the area of ICT for development and governance. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR0132 EN PR0132 Cadastral Registry EN Loan Operation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 08-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212000 EN TC0212000 Support to Development of E-Strategies in Latin America and Caribbean Regions EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212002 EN TC0212002 Support Design Financial Tools to Leverage ICT Development Initiatives EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212003 EN TC0212003 Support the Development of E-Commerce in Latin American and Caribbean Region EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR0148 EN PR0148 PEF:PR0143 Asuncion Costal Development Program EN Loan Operation Paraguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 06-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011035 To finance activities to strengthen and consolidate the regulatory framework for the electricity sector. To that end, the proposed technical cooperation would focus on supporting the effective application of the regulatory framework for the sector and establishing competition in the sector. TC0011035 Strengthening Electricity Sector Regulation in Support of Private Investment To finance activities to strengthen and consolidate the regulatory framework for the electricity sector. To that end, the proposed technical cooperation would focus on supporting the effective application of the regulatory framework for the sector and establishing competition in the sector. Technical Cooperation Guyana ENERGY 06-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211020 Implementing clean technologies in tanning and footwear microenterprises and small businesses in the city of Trujillo TC0211020 Clean Technologies Implementation in SMES Implementing clean technologies in tanning and footwear microenterprises and small businesses in the city of Trujillo Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211006 EN TC0211006 Support for Emergency from Hurricane Kenna EN Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Jan-2003 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1118 To boost the income of small scale producers of tuber and root crops in Nueva Guinea by strengthening the integral production/business chain for their products. NI-L1118 Production and Marketing of Tuber and Root Crops for Small Producers To boost the income of small scale producers of tuber and root crops in Nueva Guinea by strengthening the integral production/business chain for their products. Loan Operation Nicaragua 20-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1119 To help improve the revenues and diet of some 200 families in 20 rural indigenous communities in the Atlántico Norte Autonomous Region (hereinafter RAAN, the Spanish acronym for the region) through the small-scale production and marketing of sheep. Sheep raising is expected to represent a new way to generate additional revenues and obtain healthy, highly nutritional meat for family consumption. NI-L1119 Agricultural Diversification in Indigenous Communities To help improve the revenues and diet of some 200 families in 20 rural indigenous communities in the Atlántico Norte Autonomous Region (hereinafter RAAN, the Spanish acronym for the region) through the small-scale production and marketing of sheep. Sheep raising is expected to represent a new way to generate additional revenues and obtain healthy, highly nutritional meat for family consumption. Loan Operation Nicaragua 20-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0209016 To boost the income of small scale producers of tuber and root crops in Nueva Guinea by strengthening the integral production/business chain for their products. SP0209016 Production and Marketing of Tuber and Root Crops for Small Producers To boost the income of small scale producers of tuber and root crops in Nueva Guinea by strengthening the integral production/business chain for their products. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0209018 To help improve the revenues and diet of some 200 families in 20 rural indigenous communities in the Atlántico Norte Autonomous Region (hereinafter RAAN, the Spanish acronym for the region) through the small-scale production and marketing of sheep. Sheep raising is expected to represent a new way to generate additional revenues and obtain healthy, highly nutritional meat for family consumption. SP0209018 Agricultural Diversification in Indigenous Communities To help improve the revenues and diet of some 200 families in 20 rural indigenous communities in the Atlántico Norte Autonomous Region (hereinafter RAAN, the Spanish acronym for the region) through the small-scale production and marketing of sheep. Sheep raising is expected to represent a new way to generate additional revenues and obtain healthy, highly nutritional meat for family consumption. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106031 The general objetive of the Program is to enable low-income communities to participate in the challenges and benefits that derive from having access to knowledge and information. The specific objetive is to execute a pilot project through which the institutional capacity of the 25 local networks of civil society organizations created by FNSP will be strengthenes through the use of information technology. The methodology used in the pilot porject will serve as a model to elaborate a national strategy to provide access to the benefits of the information technology to poor sectors of society, especially those who live in isolated communities. TC0106031 Strengthening Civil Society Networks through Information Technology The general objetive of the Program is to enable low-income communities to participate in the challenges and benefits that derive from having access to knowledge and information. The specific objetive is to execute a pilot project through which the institutional capacity of the 25 local networks of civil society organizations created by FNSP will be strengthenes through the use of information technology. The methodology used in the pilot porject will serve as a model to elaborate a national strategy to provide access to the benefits of the information technology to poor sectors of society, especially those who live in isolated communities. Technical Cooperation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110021 The specific objetive is to strengthen and develop the capacity of poor communities to participate in self-determination, self-management and self-help mechanisms, through a housing pilot project that will include support to generating sustainable services for the communities. The housing construction which is the physical part of the program, will be one of the instruments to reach the above mentioned objetives, representing more a means than an end in itself. TC0110021 Support Civil Society Organizations for Social Capital Formation The specific objetive is to strengthen and develop the capacity of poor communities to participate in self-determination, self-management and self-help mechanisms, through a housing pilot project that will include support to generating sustainable services for the communities. The housing construction which is the physical part of the program, will be one of the instruments to reach the above mentioned objetives, representing more a means than an end in itself. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201004 The objective of the TC is to assist the Government of Ecuador and the Association of Ecuadorean Municipalities (AME) in the preparation of a specific Bank operation for the preparation of water and sanitation projects in Ecuador's intermediate and small cities. TC0201004 Water Plan Small and Intermediate Cities Program The objective of the TC is to assist the Government of Ecuador and the Association of Ecuadorean Municipalities (AME) in the preparation of a specific Bank operation for the preparation of water and sanitation projects in Ecuador's intermediate and small cities. Technical Cooperation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 20-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201043 The principal objective of this program is to contribute to the modernization of the public sector in Guyana by strengthening the national system of fiscal control, with a focus on its principal agency, the Auditor General's Office (AGO) The AGO is expected to become an effective agent for change by exercising efficient and proactive fiscal control, with modernized procedures and techniques. TC0201043 Strengthening the Auditor General's Office The principal objective of this program is to contribute to the modernization of the public sector in Guyana by strengthening the national system of fiscal control, with a focus on its principal agency, the Auditor General's Office (AGO) The AGO is expected to become an effective agent for change by exercising efficient and proactive fiscal control, with modernized procedures and techniques. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201047 To provide expert consulting services to facilitate long-term strategic planning for the expansion of post-secondary education and training in Jamaica. TC0201047 Strategic Planning for Post Secondary Education and Training To provide expert consulting services to facilitate long-term strategic planning for the expansion of post-secondary education and training in Jamaica. Technical Cooperation Jamaica EDUCATION 20-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206038 The objective of this program is to improve the income of the families of some 130 small fruit and vegetable growers in the department of Sonsonate by enhancing their ability to form cooperatives, as well as their administrative and production capacity, and their ability to market their products. TC0206038 Support to rural Microenterprises in Nahuizalco The objective of this program is to improve the income of the families of some 130 small fruit and vegetable growers in the department of Sonsonate by enhancing their ability to form cooperatives, as well as their administrative and production capacity, and their ability to market their products. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9911009 The general objective is to help prepare de Ministry of Environment in its role as rector, coordinator, and supervisor of the National Decentralized System of Environmental Management (SNDGA) for when decentralization process become operative TC9911009 Development of a Decentralized System of Environmental Management The general objective is to help prepare de Ministry of Environment in its role as rector, coordinator, and supervisor of the National Decentralized System of Environmental Management (SNDGA) for when decentralization process become operative Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0206 EN BO0206 Disaster Prevention Program EN Loan Operation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1131 To promote the socioeconomic improvement of the indigenous community of San Bernardino through the development of its beekeeping industry. GU-L1131 Development of Beekeeping in Maya Communities in Guatemala To promote the socioeconomic improvement of the indigenous community of San Bernardino through the development of its beekeeping industry. Loan Operation Guatemala 19-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1190 To improve access to financial services (microcredit and savings) for poor women microentrepreneurs in the city of Juliaca and other new markets, to help them increase their revenues, build up their businesses, and improve their living standards. PE-L1190 Microcredit and Savings Expansion for Women To improve access to financial services (microcredit and savings) for poor women microentrepreneurs in the city of Juliaca and other new markets, to help them increase their revenues, build up their businesses, and improve their living standards. Loan Operation Peru 19-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0201092 To improve access to financial services (microcredit and savings) for poor women microentrepreneurs in the city of Juliaca and other new markets, to help them increase their revenues, build up their businesses, and improve their living standards. SP0201092 Microcredit and Savings Expansion for Women To improve access to financial services (microcredit and savings) for poor women microentrepreneurs in the city of Juliaca and other new markets, to help them increase their revenues, build up their businesses, and improve their living standards. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0206039 To promote the socioeconomic improvement of the indigenous community of San Bernardino through the development of its beekeeping industry. SP0206039 Development of Beekeeping in Maya Communities in Guatemala To promote the socioeconomic improvement of the indigenous community of San Bernardino through the development of its beekeeping industry. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112007 To strengthen the Government of Suriname's capacity to manage public external and domestic debt by installing a computer-based debt recording and management system and implementing complementary institutional measures. TC0112007 Institutional Strengthening of Debt Management To strengthen the Government of Suriname's capacity to manage public external and domestic debt by installing a computer-based debt recording and management system and implementing complementary institutional measures. Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112080 To improve the quality of comparative research, data collection and information sharing in the justice sector throughout the region, and thus contribute to increased technical and institutional capacity in administration of justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. TC0112080 Justice Network of the Americas To improve the quality of comparative research, data collection and information sharing in the justice sector throughout the region, and thus contribute to increased technical and institutional capacity in administration of justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112107 The objectives of the Social Equity Forum (SEF) are to: (a) elevate issues regarding poverty reduction and social equity to the forefront of policy debates in the region; and (b) facilitate the generation and dissemination of knowledge regarding best practices in programs and projects to reduce poverty and enhance social equity. Also, the second phase of the Forum will pay special attention to relate the knowledge generated and the recommendations made by the SEF more systematically to the ongoing and prospective work of the Bank in the area of poverty reduction. TC0112107 Second Phase of the Social Equity Forum The objectives of the Social Equity Forum (SEF) are to: (a) elevate issues regarding poverty reduction and social equity to the forefront of policy debates in the region; and (b) facilitate the generation and dissemination of knowledge regarding best practices in programs and projects to reduce poverty and enhance social equity. Also, the second phase of the Forum will pay special attention to relate the knowledge generated and the recommendations made by the SEF more systematically to the ongoing and prospective work of the Bank in the area of poverty reduction. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207022 The objetive of the technical cooperation is to assist the Government of Chile in the preparation of the Program for the Modernization of Public Real Estate Administration (CH-0175). TC0207022 Support to Modernization of Public Real State Program The objetive of the technical cooperation is to assist the Government of Chile in the preparation of the Program for the Modernization of Public Real Estate Administration (CH-0175). Technical Cooperation Chile URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212028 By bringing together high-level representatives from diverse constituencies in the region (e.g., governmental officials, representatives of the private sector and civil society organizations, opinion leaders, and academic researchers), the SEF aims to build consensus and partnerships around poverty reduction and social equity enhancement goals and initiatives. The SEF will continue to carry out its work through expert meetings and a limited number of specially invited guests depending upon the theme of each meeting. Background materials (papers, issues notes, speeches, etc.) will be prepared and will be used to illuminate the topics being addressed by each meeting. TC0212028 Second Phase of the Social Equity Forum By bringing together high-level representatives from diverse constituencies in the region (e.g., governmental officials, representatives of the private sector and civil society organizations, opinion leaders, and academic researchers), the SEF aims to build consensus and partnerships around poverty reduction and social equity enhancement goals and initiatives. The SEF will continue to carry out its work through expert meetings and a limited number of specially invited guests depending upon the theme of each meeting. Background materials (papers, issues notes, speeches, etc.) will be prepared and will be used to illuminate the topics being addressed by each meeting. Technical Cooperation Regional 19-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR-L1094 access to financial services by supporting institutions that offer microfinance services in rural areas. DR-L1094 Rural Microfinance Facility access to financial services by supporting institutions that offer microfinance services in rural areas. Loan Operation Dominican Republic 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0203027 access to financial services by supporting institutions that offer microfinance services in rural areas. SP0203027 Rural Microfinance Facility access to financial services by supporting institutions that offer microfinance services in rural areas. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SU0025 FINANCINING OF CENSUS BUREAU ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND FOLLOWUP OF THE DECENNIAL CENSUS. SOME EQUIPMENT AND CONSULTANCIES ENVISIONED. SU0025 Preparation of the Census FINANCINING OF CENSUS BUREAU ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND FOLLOWUP OF THE DECENNIAL CENSUS. SOME EQUIPMENT AND CONSULTANCIES ENVISIONED. Loan Operation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011046 The general objective of this TC is to design a system of regional environmental accounts, integrated to the sistem of regional economic accounts, to provide regional environmental authorities with a tool for diagnostic, formulation and execution of policies. TC0011046 Environmental Account System Integration The general objective of this TC is to design a system of regional environmental accounts, integrated to the sistem of regional economic accounts, to provide regional environmental authorities with a tool for diagnostic, formulation and execution of policies. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011079 To assist GOCin the design of an efficient system to target Subsidy Program for the Water and Sanitation Sector. Creating adequate incentives to water and sanitation companies to invest to insure an increase in coverage to lower income groups and to provide a rational system of subsidies to the poor. In particular the goal is to design a program of subsidies oriented more to the demand side, so that water and sanitation companies would have the economic incentive to expand coverage to levesl 1 and 2 e.i. the lower income groups, which at present lack adequate water and sanitation services. TC0011079 Evaluation Implementation Subsidies Water & Sanitation Sector To assist GOCin the design of an efficient system to target Subsidy Program for the Water and Sanitation Sector. Creating adequate incentives to water and sanitation companies to invest to insure an increase in coverage to lower income groups and to provide a rational system of subsidies to the poor. In particular the goal is to design a program of subsidies oriented more to the demand side, so that water and sanitation companies would have the economic incentive to expand coverage to levesl 1 and 2 e.i. the lower income groups, which at present lack adequate water and sanitation services. Technical Cooperation Colombia WATER AND SANITATION 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108022 The objective of a proposed project with the FCC is to improve the competitive climate in various economic sectors as a means to promote private investment. TC0108022 Strengthening the Capacity to Implement Competition Policy The objective of a proposed project with the FCC is to improve the competitive climate in various economic sectors as a means to promote private investment. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112015 GN2197 TC0112015 Support to Local and Regional Development GN2197 Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112032 Support the design, economic evaluation and implementation plan for the project of establishing the property tax. TC0112032 Local Economic Development and Municipal Financial Sustainability Support the design, economic evaluation and implementation plan for the project of establishing the property tax. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112046 To strenthen the "Dirección de Crédito Público" as the regulations unit in the public financial management system, in charge of programming, monitoring, negotiating, registering, administrating, supervising and following up on the credit operations of the public sector. TC0112046 Ministry of Finance Modernization To strenthen the "Dirección de Crédito Público" as the regulations unit in the public financial management system, in charge of programming, monitoring, negotiating, registering, administrating, supervising and following up on the credit operations of the public sector. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201041 The objective of the technical cooperation will be to collect information and provide an assessment of Guyana's institutional needs for improving governance through enhancing public administration accountability, transparency and efficiency in the provision of basic services. Policy recommendations will be proposed and the feasibility of a project to assist the country to enhance governance conditions will be examined. TC0201041 Preparation of the Public Sector Financial Management The objective of the technical cooperation will be to collect information and provide an assessment of Guyana's institutional needs for improving governance through enhancing public administration accountability, transparency and efficiency in the provision of basic services. Policy recommendations will be proposed and the feasibility of a project to assist the country to enhance governance conditions will be examined. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201048 The objective of the project is to jump-start the institutional capacity building required to implement the larger Kingston Harbor Rehabilitation effort. The goal of the project is to establish the institutional framework required to coordinate the diverse number of actors and activities that impact upon the current state of the harbor. TC0201048 Support Environmental Management of Kingston Harbor The objective of the project is to jump-start the institutional capacity building required to implement the larger Kingston Harbor Rehabilitation effort. The goal of the project is to establish the institutional framework required to coordinate the diverse number of actors and activities that impact upon the current state of the harbor. Technical Cooperation Jamaica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201093 To support the Government of Haiti to strengthen areas of institutional capacity building, state modernization, governance, and transparency. TC0201093 Institutional Strengthening Initiatives To support the Government of Haiti to strengthen areas of institutional capacity building, state modernization, governance, and transparency. Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208024 The objective of the technical cooperation will be to support to the Government of Paraguay in the design of a network of social protection, that constitutes the central point of the strategy of the country for the reduction of the poverty. TC0208024 Support for a Social Safety Net Design The objective of the technical cooperation will be to support to the Government of Paraguay in the design of a network of social protection, that constitutes the central point of the strategy of the country for the reduction of the poverty. Technical Cooperation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209020 EN TC0209020 Preliminary Studies Southern Border EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212006 EN TC0212006 Regional Labor Market Policy Assessment EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212017 EN TC0212017 Trade Capacity Building in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212024 To assist the GOJ and specially the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) in the execution of addicional studies needed to design some critical aspects of the policy and institucional framewrok of NIDP. TC0212024 Critical Aspects for Institutional and Policy Framework of Irrigation Dev.Prog. To assist the GOJ and specially the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) in the execution of addicional studies needed to design some critical aspects of the policy and institucional framewrok of NIDP. Technical Cooperation Jamaica AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE0140 EN VE0140 Minor Rural Population Aqueduct Attention EN Loan Operation Venezuela WATER AND SANITATION 18-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0068 The objective of this program is to reduce the level of malnutrition in Guyana. To achieve this objective, the operation will focus on three areas of intervention: (1) child feeding practices; (2) anemia reduction; and (3) training, institutional strengthening, and impact evaluation. GY0068 Basic Nutrition Program The objective of this program is to reduce the level of malnutrition in Guyana. To achieve this objective, the operation will focus on three areas of intervention: (1) child feeding practices; (2) anemia reduction; and (3) training, institutional strengthening, and impact evaluation. Loan Operation Guyana HEALTH 17-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112101 On the basis of the Bank's pipeline and portfolio (partnering with the Regional Operations Departments, ROS and SDS), the objective is to train staff of executing agencies of Bank-financed projects in the C&D countries, in project-related courses offered: (i) via distance learning; (ii) by the Country Offices; and (iii) through the National Training Centers associated with the Training Program. TC0112101 Training Program for C & D Countries On the basis of the Bank's pipeline and portfolio (partnering with the Regional Operations Departments, ROS and SDS), the objective is to train staff of executing agencies of Bank-financed projects in the C&D countries, in project-related courses offered: (i) via distance learning; (ii) by the Country Offices; and (iii) through the National Training Centers associated with the Training Program. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 17-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201096 Improve the generation of home questionnaire databases in the region's countries and their comparability by means of standardizing the data entry and correction of individual home level variables. TC0201096 Home Interview Databases Improve the generation of home questionnaire databases in the region's countries and their comparability by means of standardizing the data entry and correction of individual home level variables. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205014 The objective of the TC is to support the technical capacity of the Governement of El Salvador in providing guidance in the negotiation of the international trade accords. The following activities will be carried out: (i) technical training on priority negotiation areas; (ii) specialized advisory services. (iii) coordination on trade policy formulation and negotiations leadership TC0205014 Support for Trade Negotiations Program The objective of the TC is to support the technical capacity of the Governement of El Salvador in providing guidance in the negotiation of the international trade accords. The following activities will be carried out: (i) technical training on priority negotiation areas; (ii) specialized advisory services. (iii) coordination on trade policy formulation and negotiations leadership Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209009 The main objective is to analyze the pension reform processes and their perspectives in several Latin American countries. The program will concentrate on the experiences of countries that have reformed their systems establishing individual capitalization accounts during the last two decades. Furthermore, the program will identify obstacles that may be hindering the implementation of the reforms, and derive a set of lessons to promote healthy pension reform processes in the region. TC0209009 The Pension Reform Process in Latin America The main objective is to analyze the pension reform processes and their perspectives in several Latin American countries. The program will concentrate on the experiences of countries that have reformed their systems establishing individual capitalization accounts during the last two decades. Furthermore, the program will identify obstacles that may be hindering the implementation of the reforms, and derive a set of lessons to promote healthy pension reform processes in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211012 EN TC0211012 Labor Markets in the Era of Globalization EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210041 EN TC0210041 Inventory of NGOs EN Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210044 EN TC0210044 Poverty Map Validation, Production and Dissemination EN Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211023 The objective is to strengthen the municipalities that are participating in the Peace and Citizen Coexistence Project for the Municipalities of the Sula Valley Region (HO-0205) as well as key local civil society organizations that are working to promote citizen coexistence and prevent violence in the Sula Valley, and that need to consolidate their mechanisms for planning and programming joint operations. TC0211023 Support Peace and Citizen Cohabitation Project The objective is to strengthen the municipalities that are participating in the Peace and Citizen Coexistence Project for the Municipalities of the Sula Valley Region (HO-0205) as well as key local civil society organizations that are working to promote citizen coexistence and prevent violence in the Sula Valley, and that need to consolidate their mechanisms for planning and programming joint operations. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212023 To support the Government of Honduras in the preparation of the social sector institutional reform. TC0212023 Social Sector Strengthening To support the Government of Honduras in the preparation of the social sector institutional reform. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111010 EN TC0111010 Information System for Statistics on Migration EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112011 The objective of this program is to generate information to analyze the problems faced by disabled populations in Nicaragua, that would allow the identification of interventions to spur local development and alleviate their conditions of poverty and social exclusion. TC0112011 Alleviation of Poverty and Exclusion among Disabled Populations The objective of this program is to generate information to analyze the problems faced by disabled populations in Nicaragua, that would allow the identification of interventions to spur local development and alleviate their conditions of poverty and social exclusion. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112017 The objective is to generate information to analyze the situation of disabled populations, including tha tof the youth, that would allow the identification of interventions that would spur local development and aliviate their condition of poverty and social exclusion TC0112017 Poverty Alleviation and Exclusion of People with Disabilities The objective is to generate information to analyze the situation of disabled populations, including tha tof the youth, that would allow the identification of interventions that would spur local development and aliviate their condition of poverty and social exclusion Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 13-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112094 Promote the strengthening of the institutional capacity of the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean in formulating their external trade policies, especially within the framework of the multilateral trade negotiations in the World Trade Organization (WTO). TC0112094 Training in Trade Policy for the Andean Community Promote the strengthening of the institutional capacity of the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean in formulating their external trade policies, especially within the framework of the multilateral trade negotiations in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201036 The global objective is to have a better understanding of the issues related to the physical integration of South America. Specifically the project will: strengthen CEBRI to act as the central resource for studies, debate and reflection on topics related to the proposed physical integration of South America, and; set-up and implement integrated research networks that will discuss topics related to the physical integration of South America, specifically those that can have an impact on the speed of the integration such as sub-regional and hemispheric integration, international trade perspectives and the strategic policy framework of South America; TC0201036 Training in Integration Topics The global objective is to have a better understanding of the issues related to the physical integration of South America. Specifically the project will: strengthen CEBRI to act as the central resource for studies, debate and reflection on topics related to the proposed physical integration of South America, and; set-up and implement integrated research networks that will discuss topics related to the physical integration of South America, specifically those that can have an impact on the speed of the integration such as sub-regional and hemispheric integration, international trade perspectives and the strategic policy framework of South America; Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 13-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109025 To support to the Government of Guatemala in fulfilling the commitments acquired through the Convention, with the consent of the Commission, its Coordinating Advisor, and the Technical Unit. TC0109025 Strengthening of National Transparency Commission To support to the Government of Guatemala in fulfilling the commitments acquired through the Convention, with the consent of the Commission, its Coordinating Advisor, and the Technical Unit. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201074 Develop basic instruments to strengthen the municipal sector while building constructive relationships between the local governments and their citizenry. TC0201074 Support for Decentralization & Municipal Development Develop basic instruments to strengthen the municipal sector while building constructive relationships between the local governments and their citizenry. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208018 EN TC0208018 Institutional Stregthening of the Public Defender Office EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212022 EN TC0212022 Strengthening of the Justice Sector EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0192 Financing of Tranredes SA 2001-2005 investment program to expand its delivery capacity of the gas from Boliva for export to Brasil. BO0192 Transredes S.A. (Gas) Financing of Tranredes SA 2001-2005 investment program to expand its delivery capacity of the gas from Boliva for export to Brasil. Loan Operation Bolivia ENERGY 11-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0264 EN CO0264 Department of Cundinamarca's Highway and Institutional Strengthening EN Loan Operation Colombia TRANSPORT 11-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203026 EN TC0203026 Institutional Strengthening of the "Federación Paraguaya de Microempresarios" EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206018 The project will contribute to better access by microenterprise to credit services by: (1) strengthening the capacity of regulated and non regulated MFIs (ii) contributing tp the dissemination of technical information relevant to the microenterprise sector, and (iii) expanding the microfinancing available to rural communities. TC0206018 Sustainable Microfinance Development The project will contribute to better access by microenterprise to credit services by: (1) strengthening the capacity of regulated and non regulated MFIs (ii) contributing tp the dissemination of technical information relevant to the microenterprise sector, and (iii) expanding the microfinancing available to rural communities. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Dec-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207025 The project will support the implementation of a program to promote risk capital in Chile, reducing market barriers and dysfunctionalities. TC0207025 Promote Investment in SME and to Strengthen the Venture Capital Industry The project will support the implementation of a program to promote risk capital in Chile, reducing market barriers and dysfunctionalities. Equity Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Dec-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207026 EN TC0207026 Promote Investment in SME and to Strengthen the Venture Capital Industry EN Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 11-Dec-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210030 EN TC0210030 Local Development: Policies and Interventions from the Italian Experience EN Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 11-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE0141 N/A VE0141 PEF:Support Operative Program Preparation N/A Container Venezuela OTHER 11-Dec-2002 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-X1001 EN HO-X1001 Supplementary Financing Road Subproject EN Investment Grants Honduras TRANSPORT 10-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0204006 EN SP0204006 Credit Expansion for Families in Rural Areas of Central Department EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112130 1. Update the national strategy for the development of geothermal energy for power production. 2. Evaluate alternative schemes for the public/private sector financing of the different stages of geothermal projects, increasing the role of private initiative over time through the design of new types of private concessions. 3. Design a training and organization plan to establish a new private sector negotiation window within the National Electrification Institute (INDE). 4. Develop a Full Project Brief preparing the next phase of this initiative, which will include investments in the development of a series of geothermal fields (well drilling and scientific tests at the prefeasibility and feasibility levels) as well as the implementation of plans and start-up of the private sector geothermal window within INDE. TC0112130 Exploitation Geothermal Resources for Electricity Generation Projects 1. Update the national strategy for the development of geothermal energy for power production. 2. Evaluate alternative schemes for the public/private sector financing of the different stages of geothermal projects, increasing the role of private initiative over time through the design of new types of private concessions. 3. Design a training and organization plan to establish a new private sector negotiation window within the National Electrification Institute (INDE). 4. Develop a Full Project Brief preparing the next phase of this initiative, which will include investments in the development of a series of geothermal fields (well drilling and scientific tests at the prefeasibility and feasibility levels) as well as the implementation of plans and start-up of the private sector geothermal window within INDE. Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENERGY 10-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0219 EN PE0219 Trade Policy Development Program EN Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211018 Developing market opportunities for food processing microentrepreneurs and small businesses in the Mantaro and Chanchamayo valleys (Junin) TC0211018 Development of Market Opportunities Pymes Food Processing in Mantaro Valley Developing market opportunities for food processing microentrepreneurs and small businesses in the Mantaro and Chanchamayo valleys (Junin) Technical Cooperation Peru INDUSTRY 09-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0218 EN BO0218 PEF:BO0216 Reactivation of the Center of La Paz EN Loan Operation Bolivia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 06-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206035 The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional capacity of Microcredit National to improve its financial position, reach a larger number of small and micrenterprises, and offer a wider variety of financial services to meet their needs. TC0206035 Institutional Strengthening of Micro Credit National S.A. The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional capacity of Microcredit National to improve its financial position, reach a larger number of small and micrenterprises, and offer a wider variety of financial services to meet their needs. Technical Cooperation Haiti PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208003 The objective of this Technical Cooperation is the preparation of a Solid Waste Plan for the Province of Salta. This plan will be used as a framework to finance the final designs, the construction of the systems and the implementation of a institutional strengthening plan to improve the coverage and quality of the solid waste services in the province of Salta, as part of the execution of the "Programa de Apoyo al Desarrollo Productivo y Social de la Provincia de Salta" (AR-0292) currently being prepared by the Bank. TC0208003 Solid Waste Plan for the Province of Salta The objective of this Technical Cooperation is the preparation of a Solid Waste Plan for the Province of Salta. This plan will be used as a framework to finance the final designs, the construction of the systems and the implementation of a institutional strengthening plan to improve the coverage and quality of the solid waste services in the province of Salta, as part of the execution of the "Programa de Apoyo al Desarrollo Productivo y Social de la Provincia de Salta" (AR-0292) currently being prepared by the Bank. Technical Cooperation Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 06-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0151 The project consists in the development and implementation of a capital expenditure program for electricity distribution in Guatemala in the amount of $78.4 million to be undertaken by two distribution companies: Distribuidora Eléctrica de Oriente S.A. ("DEORSA") and Distribuidora Eléctrica de Occidente, S.A. ("DEOCSA") (together the "DISCOS") pursuant to the Sponsor's Strategic Business Plan ("SBP"). GU0151 Capital Expenditures Electricity Distribution The project consists in the development and implementation of a capital expenditure program for electricity distribution in Guatemala in the amount of $78.4 million to be undertaken by two distribution companies: Distribuidora Eléctrica de Oriente S.A. ("DEORSA") and Distribuidora Eléctrica de Occidente, S.A. ("DEOCSA") (together the "DISCOS") pursuant to the Sponsor's Strategic Business Plan ("SBP"). Loan Operation Guatemala ENERGY 04-Dec-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0233 To strenght the institutional capacity of the GOP to monitor and supervise the social and environmental impacts of the Camisea Proyect, as well as, to support mechanisms and activities to promote sustainable development in the impacted area. PE0233 Inst. Environmental and Social Strengthening of the Camisea Project To strenght the institutional capacity of the GOP to monitor and supervise the social and environmental impacts of the Camisea Proyect, as well as, to support mechanisms and activities to promote sustainable development in the impacted area. Loan Operation Peru ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0149 EN PN0149 Sustainable Development Province Bocas del Toro EN Loan Operation Panama ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109001 The primary objective of the project is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of Panamanian enterprises and human resources by supporting the private sector in its efforts to meet the challenges of globalization, continually changing technology and new labor market demands by defining measurable and competitive job skills. The proposed program will increase the ability of entrepreneurial sectors to jointly develop job competency regulations as well as evaluation and certification mechanisms to achieve effective, quality job performance. TC0109001 Support the Development of Job Skills The primary objective of the project is to increase the productivity and competitiveness of Panamanian enterprises and human resources by supporting the private sector in its efforts to meet the challenges of globalization, continually changing technology and new labor market demands by defining measurable and competitive job skills. The proposed program will increase the ability of entrepreneurial sectors to jointly develop job competency regulations as well as evaluation and certification mechanisms to achieve effective, quality job performance. Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110053 The objective of the project is to promote the concept of ecoefficiency combined with increasing industrial productivity through the minimization of lost materials, energy and human resources. This concept will also lead to a reduction in the exposure of personnel to the effects of of noxious materials and products and will develop a sustainable program of cleaner production in key sectors of industry. This objective will be realized through the creation of a Clean Production Center to promote these concepts. TC0110053 Promotion of Cleaner Production and Industrial Ecoefficiency The objective of the project is to promote the concept of ecoefficiency combined with increasing industrial productivity through the minimization of lost materials, energy and human resources. This concept will also lead to a reduction in the exposure of personnel to the effects of of noxious materials and products and will develop a sustainable program of cleaner production in key sectors of industry. This objective will be realized through the creation of a Clean Production Center to promote these concepts. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205024 This project will help integrate disticnt initatives in the field of electronic commerce, to generate confidence in the the use of new internet technologies, promoting an increase in its use with the attendant social, cultural and economic benefits. TC0205024 Program to Strengthen Chilean E-Commerce Security and Trust This project will help integrate disticnt initatives in the field of electronic commerce, to generate confidence in the the use of new internet technologies, promoting an increase in its use with the attendant social, cultural and economic benefits. Technical Cooperation Chile SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 04-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207009 The project is part of the strategy of the Multilateral Investment Fund to promote sustainable development of microfinance in LAC through specialized intermediaries that have the capacity to serve micro entrepreneurs and small businesses in bulk, efficient and profitable TC0207009 Acción Inversiones en Microfinanzas, SPC The project is part of the strategy of the Multilateral Investment Fund to promote sustainable development of microfinance in LAC through specialized intermediaries that have the capacity to serve micro entrepreneurs and small businesses in bulk, efficient and profitable Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207010 AIM has the central objective of attracting additional funding to the microfinance industry, multiplying capacity by channeling resources to efficient microenterprises, and by connecting them to the financial system. TC0207010 Acción Investment in Microfinance, SPC AIM has the central objective of attracting additional funding to the microfinance industry, multiplying capacity by channeling resources to efficient microenterprises, and by connecting them to the financial system. Equity Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0212009 EN TC0212009 Tourism and Environment EN Technical Cooperation Brazil SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 03-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211000 EN TC0211000 Colaborate with Incorporation of ICT Programing in the Bank EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 02-Dec-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0212 The project objective is to enhance and strengthen the capacity of the Foreign Trade and Investment Ministry and other public and private entities with participation in the sector as to: (i) design & apply specific policies (including international negotiations), (ii) promote FDI, and (iii) develop policies, programs and strategies for trade promotion. BO0212 Institutional Support to Strengthen Trade The project objective is to enhance and strengthen the capacity of the Foreign Trade and Investment Ministry and other public and private entities with participation in the sector as to: (i) design & apply specific policies (including international negotiations), (ii) promote FDI, and (iii) develop policies, programs and strategies for trade promotion. Loan Operation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR0142 EN CR0142 Sustainable Development of the Food and Agriculture Sector EN Loan Operation Costa Rica AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 27-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1154 To increase the income of small coffee producers in the Siguatepeque Region by improving and maintaining consistency in the quality of the coffee produced and obtaining a premium over the market's referential price for coffee. HO-L1154 Improve Mountain Coffee Production in the Altiplano Siguatepeque To increase the income of small coffee producers in the Siguatepeque Region by improving and maintaining consistency in the quality of the coffee produced and obtaining a premium over the market's referential price for coffee. Loan Operation Honduras 27-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0211 Investment program of a private operator under a 30-year Concession Contract on the water and sewerage services of the city of San Pedro Sula. HO0211 San Pedro Sula Water and Sewerage Project Investment program of a private operator under a 30-year Concession Contract on the water and sewerage services of the city of San Pedro Sula. Loan Operation Honduras 27-Nov-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA0116 TO INCREASE THE USE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGYY IN THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR, AND THUS INCREASE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE ECONOMY. THE COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT ARE: (A) STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE (CITO); (B) ENHANCING E GOVERNMENT; AND (C) INCREASING COMMUNITY OUTREACH. JA0116 Information and Communication Technology TO INCREASE THE USE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGYY IN THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR, AND THUS INCREASE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE ECONOMY. THE COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT ARE: (A) STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE (CITO); (B) ENHANCING E GOVERNMENT; AND (C) INCREASING COMMUNITY OUTREACH. Loan Operation Jamaica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 27-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0165 EN NI0165 Commercial Negotiations Capacity Strengthening EN Loan Operation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0217 EN PE0217 Modernization of the State and Decentralization EN Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0206016 To increase the income of small coffee producers in the Siguatepeque Region by improving and maintaining consistency in the quality of the coffee produced and obtaining a premium over the market's referential price for coffee. SP0206016 Improve Mountain Coffee Production in the Altiplano Siguatepeque To increase the income of small coffee producers in the Siguatepeque Region by improving and maintaining consistency in the quality of the coffee produced and obtaining a premium over the market's referential price for coffee. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112084 Promote and support the consolidation of the integration process in Latin America and the Caribbean at a bilateral, subregional, regional, hemispheric and multilateral level. TC0112084 Support Capacity Building & Provision Public Goods in Latin America y Caribbean Promote and support the consolidation of the integration process in Latin America and the Caribbean at a bilateral, subregional, regional, hemispheric and multilateral level. Technical Cooperation Regional 27-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210066 EN TC0210066 Analysis of Alternatives to Efficiently Finance Potable Water in Heredia EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica WATER AND SANITATION 27-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205029 EN TC0205029 Application Agreement Custom Valuation EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210064 EN TC0210064 Support for Property Registry Reform EN Technical Cooperation Mexico URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 25-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210059 EN TC0210059 Diagnostic and Strategies for Program of Revitalization and Urban Dev. of La Paz EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 22-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0217 Atender necesidades inmediatas para reestablecer los servicios de agua potable en la ciudad de Tarija, apoyo al sistema productivo ambiental de las comunidades rurales afectadas, y el desarrollo de un Plan de Prevención de Desastres Naturales en la región. BO0217 Emergency Attention Plan: Fire Cordillera Sama-Tarija Atender necesidades inmediatas para reestablecer los servicios de agua potable en la ciudad de Tarija, apoyo al sistema productivo ambiental de las comunidades rurales afectadas, y el desarrollo de un Plan de Prevención de Desastres Naturales en la región. Loan Operation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0260 Partial credit guarantee will be employed as a third layer of credit support within the Mortgage Bond structure in Colombia CO0260 Colpatria Mortgage Bond Partial credit guarantee will be employed as a third layer of credit support within the Mortgage Bond structure in Colombia Guarantee Colombia 20-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0210 The objective of this Program will be to grant continuous support to the institutional and judicial reforms that are taking place in the Country, under criteria of effectiveness, transparency and equality, granting access to justice to all class and ethnic groups within the Country. HO0210 Judicial System Modernization Stage II The objective of this Program will be to grant continuous support to the institutional and judicial reforms that are taking place in the Country, under criteria of effectiveness, transparency and equality, granting access to justice to all class and ethnic groups within the Country. Loan Operation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110052 The general objective is to formulate and implement a National Strategy for Women in Rural Areas that will enhance their economic productivity, reduce poverty and contribute to gender equity and equality. TC0110052 Opportunities for Women in Rural Areas The general objective is to formulate and implement a National Strategy for Women in Rural Areas that will enhance their economic productivity, reduce poverty and contribute to gender equity and equality. Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204019 The objective is to improve the productivity and economic development of small businesses in the province of Cordoba, through joint actions to strengthen business cooperation, raising the level of productive efficiency and commercial capacity by the grouping of businesses in the informatics, electronic and high technology sectors, furniture and agro-industrial products. TC0204019 Supply Chain Development in the Province of Córdoba The objective is to improve the productivity and economic development of small businesses in the province of Cordoba, through joint actions to strengthen business cooperation, raising the level of productive efficiency and commercial capacity by the grouping of businesses in the informatics, electronic and high technology sectors, furniture and agro-industrial products. Technical Cooperation Argentina 20-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205009 The overall goal and purpose of the project is the strengthening of the regulatory framework of accountancy that is an important part of the foundation fro sustainable economic and social development in Jamaica. The project seeks to enable the Institute of Chartered Accountants to i) improve the competence of accountants, through the conduct of seminars and workshops to provide guidance on the application of IAS; ii) enhance the Institute's capability to fulfill its role as regulator of the profession and to manage the additional responsibility as sole agent of the Public Accountancy Board; iii) begin to establish the legal framework for creating a regional monitoring unit; iv) impart the principles of good corporate governance; and v) improve sustainability of institute. TC0205009 Improving the application of and compliance with IAS and ISA The overall goal and purpose of the project is the strengthening of the regulatory framework of accountancy that is an important part of the foundation fro sustainable economic and social development in Jamaica. The project seeks to enable the Institute of Chartered Accountants to i) improve the competence of accountants, through the conduct of seminars and workshops to provide guidance on the application of IAS; ii) enhance the Institute's capability to fulfill its role as regulator of the profession and to manage the additional responsibility as sole agent of the Public Accountancy Board; iii) begin to establish the legal framework for creating a regional monitoring unit; iv) impart the principles of good corporate governance; and v) improve sustainability of institute. Technical Cooperation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206014 The overall goal and purpose of the project is the strengthening of the regulatory framework of accountancy that is an important part of the foundation for sustainable economic and social development in Trinidad and Tobago. TC0206014 Improving Application of and Compliance with IAS and ASI The overall goal and purpose of the project is the strengthening of the regulatory framework of accountancy that is an important part of the foundation for sustainable economic and social development in Trinidad and Tobago. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR0134 EN UR0134 Infancy, Adolescent & Family At Risk EN Loan Operation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208025 Support the government of Guatemala in the preparation of the "Integral Program for Citizens Security (GU-0163)", through the formulation of studies and activities for the caracterization of violence in the country and the formulation of specific actions to improve citizens safety. TC0208025 Preparation of the Integrated Program for Citizens Security Support the government of Guatemala in the preparation of the "Integral Program for Citizens Security (GU-0163)", through the formulation of studies and activities for the caracterization of violence in the country and the formulation of specific actions to improve citizens safety. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210002 EN TC0210002 Government Procurement Systems EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112126 Improve the volume of financial and non-financial services for the development of the microenterprise, in order to obtain a more equitable distribution of the economic development in Mexico. TC0112126 Strategic Plan for the National Program for Microenterprise Financing Improve the volume of financial and non-financial services for the development of the microenterprise, in order to obtain a more equitable distribution of the economic development in Mexico. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Nov-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206013 To obtain reliable data for the identification of alternative solutions to forest-related problems in Honduras through an exhaustive diagnostic on best practices and informal markets for the wood industry. TC0206013 Forest Economy and Governance To obtain reliable data for the identification of alternative solutions to forest-related problems in Honduras through an exhaustive diagnostic on best practices and informal markets for the wood industry. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 15-Nov-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207034 The objective of this TC is to support the preparation of DR-0154 in what relates to the basics of the component on higher education. Other objectives include an institutional analysis, the design of competitive scholarship funds, educational credit. It will also include the analysis of alternative delivery systems of tertiary education, links to science and technology programs, and aspects related to the processes of evaluation and accreditation. TC0207034 Support for the Higher Education Program, Science and Technology The objective of this TC is to support the preparation of DR-0154 in what relates to the basics of the component on higher education. Other objectives include an institutional analysis, the design of competitive scholarship funds, educational credit. It will also include the analysis of alternative delivery systems of tertiary education, links to science and technology programs, and aspects related to the processes of evaluation and accreditation. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic EDUCATION 15-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201066 To improve the efficiency and eficacy of the internal tax and customs systems with a view to prepare a loan project. TC0201066 Support to Tax and Customs Administration To improve the efficiency and eficacy of the internal tax and customs systems with a view to prepare a loan project. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0204 Development of a telecommunications network to provide fixed long distance telephony services in Bolivia and data transmission connections through a fiber optic network extending from Cascavel, Brazil into Bolivia, and through Bolivia to the borders with Peru and Chile BO0204 Telecommunication Network Redibol Development of a telecommunications network to provide fixed long distance telephony services in Bolivia and data transmission connections through a fiber optic network extending from Cascavel, Brazil into Bolivia, and through Bolivia to the borders with Peru and Chile Loan Operation Bolivia SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 13-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0169 Support Government in efforts to establish clear and oportune mechanisms to reduce poverty, safeguarding economic stability and improving the management of social sectors. The proposed program will also seek to improve the efficiency of social sectors, as well as institutional strengthening, governance and priorization of actions and investments. NI0169 Social Policy Reform Support Government in efforts to establish clear and oportune mechanisms to reduce poverty, safeguarding economic stability and improving the management of social sectors. The proposed program will also seek to improve the efficiency of social sectors, as well as institutional strengthening, governance and priorization of actions and investments. Loan Operation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0147 EN PN0147 Fiscal Management II EN Loan Operation Panama REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205002 EN TC0205002 Support High Level Public Management EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR0142 Construction and operation of a greenfield port located 12 kilometers east of Fray Bentos (Department of Rio Negro), Uruguay, to provide wood chipping and port services for the export of forestry, agricultural and other products. UR0142 Port of M'bopicua Construction and operation of a greenfield port located 12 kilometers east of Fray Bentos (Department of Rio Negro), Uruguay, to provide wood chipping and port services for the export of forestry, agricultural and other products. Loan Operation Uruguay 13-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112026 EN TC0112026 Non Conventional Financing Mechanism for Agriculture Activity EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201039 EN TC0201039 Gender Specialist, Phase III EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210072 EN TC0210072 Modernization of the Treasury EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011059 Carry out a feasibility study, design and preparation of bidding documents for a project to increase the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) . TC0011059 Support Preparation & Implementation of Information & Communications Technology Carry out a feasibility study, design and preparation of bidding documents for a project to increase the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) . Technical Cooperation Jamaica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 11-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC-L1189 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income families living in rural Ecuador. EC-L1189 Funding for a Support Mechanism for Rural Cooperatives To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income families living in rural Ecuador. Loan Operation Ecuador 07-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0202032 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income families living in rural Ecuador. SP0202032 Funding for a Support Mechanism for Rural Cooperatives To improve the socioeconomic conditions of low-income families living in rural Ecuador. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210057 The purpose is to help implement the recent reforms to the Fund's benefits law regarding the qualification of potential beneficiaries who are relatives of people who died fighting in the country's armed conflict. The objective is to qualify approximately 7,000 new beneficiaries who are relatives of fighters who died in the armed conflict and who will later be registered in the Fund. TC0210057 Beneficiary Registered Handicapped Fund The purpose is to help implement the recent reforms to the Fund's benefits law regarding the qualification of potential beneficiaries who are relatives of people who died fighting in the country's armed conflict. The objective is to qualify approximately 7,000 new beneficiaries who are relatives of fighters who died in the armed conflict and who will later be registered in the Fund. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0125 The purpose of the program is to increase the coverage and quality of the basic cycle of education. Its objectives are: i) increase coverage of the second cycle of basic education, ii) improve multigrade schools pedagogy, iii) increase internal efficiency in marginal urban areas, iv) increase the school day, v) reform the teacher's pre-service training. DR0125 Equity Enhancement Basic Education Program The purpose of the program is to increase the coverage and quality of the basic cycle of education. Its objectives are: i) increase coverage of the second cycle of basic education, ii) improve multigrade schools pedagogy, iii) increase internal efficiency in marginal urban areas, iv) increase the school day, v) reform the teacher's pre-service training. Loan Operation Dominican Republic EDUCATION 06-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0198 The program consists of three components as follows: (i) consolidation of the regional scheme for environmental management and sustainable tourism; (ii) expansion of environmental sanitation services; and (iii) municipal strengthening and land management. HO0198 Bay Islands Environmental Management Program II The program consists of three components as follows: (i) consolidation of the regional scheme for environmental management and sustainable tourism; (ii) expansion of environmental sanitation services; and (iii) municipal strengthening and land management. Loan Operation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 06-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0211004 EN TC0211004 Housing Study of FUNDEVI EN Technical Cooperation Honduras URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 06-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201124 To strengthen airport security through the reform and adjustment of policies and regulatory frameworks and personnel training. The project consists of: (1) regulatory reform; (2) implementation of new administrative services; (3) training. TC0201124 Airport Security Improvements To strengthen airport security through the reform and adjustment of policies and regulatory frameworks and personnel training. The project consists of: (1) regulatory reform; (2) implementation of new administrative services; (3) training. Technical Cooperation El Salvador TRANSPORT 04-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208002 EN TC0208002 Vulnerable Suburbs Support Program EN Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210051 EN TC0210051 Social Indicators Systems of Afro-Ecuadorian Population EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209008 The "Escuela Nacional de Agricultura" (ENA) is a public entity adjacent to MAG. In the scope of the Modernization of the State Policy, MAG is looking for a redefinition of the strategy of ENA. The objective of this TC is to evaluate the economic, financial, legal and institutional situation and the alternatives leading to a decision about the future of the institution. TC0209008 Analysis of Institutional Alternatives for the National Agricultural School The "Escuela Nacional de Agricultura" (ENA) is a public entity adjacent to MAG. In the scope of the Modernization of the State Policy, MAG is looking for a redefinition of the strategy of ENA. The objective of this TC is to evaluate the economic, financial, legal and institutional situation and the alternatives leading to a decision about the future of the institution. Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 01-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209021 EN TC0209021 Support for "My Community, Our Earth Program" EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 01-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210031 EN TC0210031 Cultural Land Use GIS Software, Phase II - CLAN EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Nov-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR0144 EN PR0144 PEF:PR0145 Support to Public Financial Sector Reform EN Loan Operation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207041 EN TC0207041 Indigenous Women Perspective in Latin America EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210067 Improve the strategic planning capacity of the Executive through the identification of priorities based on problems, the sequencing of reforms and the identification of necessary resources. Improve the administrative process the Ministry of Finance with emphasis on its capacity to disburse funds (especially aid) to the executing ministries in order to enhance development effectiveness. TC0210067 Administative Evaluation of SEFIN Improve the strategic planning capacity of the Executive through the identification of priorities based on problems, the sequencing of reforms and the identification of necessary resources. Improve the administrative process the Ministry of Finance with emphasis on its capacity to disburse funds (especially aid) to the executing ministries in order to enhance development effectiveness. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0214 To improve the governmental decision-making process through the sustained development and the consolidation of SEN, insuring the timely and accurate production of critical data. Components: 1) Strengthening the INE, 2) Permanent training system of INE,3) Institutional reinforcement of SEN-related entities,4) Production of primary statistics and,5) Improvement of the statistical environment. HO0214 Statistics System Modernization To improve the governmental decision-making process through the sustained development and the consolidation of SEN, insuring the timely and accurate production of critical data. Components: 1) Strengthening the INE, 2) Permanent training system of INE,3) Institutional reinforcement of SEN-related entities,4) Production of primary statistics and,5) Improvement of the statistical environment. Loan Operation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105018 The objective of the project is to promote the creation and growth of small firms in the state of Chihuahua and in the process, help build a more entreprenuerial culture through the introduction to the market of a risk capital instrument.Through this operation, the MIF and NAFIN hope to demonstrate the effectiveness of capital risk instruments as a method of strenthening small, subnational companies. TC0105018 Fondo Chihuahua & Manual of Best Practices for New Ventures Capital Fund Admin. The objective of the project is to promote the creation and growth of small firms in the state of Chihuahua and in the process, help build a more entreprenuerial culture through the introduction to the market of a risk capital instrument.Through this operation, the MIF and NAFIN hope to demonstrate the effectiveness of capital risk instruments as a method of strenthening small, subnational companies. Equity Mexico 30-Oct-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110003 The final objective is to facilitate exports by streamlining export procedures. The purpose is to simplify, centralize and automatize current export procedures, seeking greater transparency in the whole process and a reduction in the number of steps and time required for processing. TC0110003 Program to Streamline Export Procedures The final objective is to facilitate exports by streamlining export procedures. The purpose is to simplify, centralize and automatize current export procedures, seeking greater transparency in the whole process and a reduction in the number of steps and time required for processing. Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203020 To strengthen the capacity of the DFRNR to give the corresponding services, oriented to the optimization of the through an adequate organization and a legal frame reasonable to the national reality of the renewable natural resources. TC0203020 Reorganization of Dirección Nacional Recursos Naturales To strengthen the capacity of the DFRNR to give the corresponding services, oriented to the optimization of the through an adequate organization and a legal frame reasonable to the national reality of the renewable natural resources. Technical Cooperation El Salvador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 30-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207015 EN TC0207015 Fondo Chihuahua & Manual of Best Practices for New Ventures Capital Fund Admin. EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208007 To contribute to a sustainable increase in the production capacity of small and microenterprises in Bolivia; specifically to design and develop a new financial leasing product aimed especially at small and microenterprise clients, and to implement it by creating a new financial leasing company in Bolivia. TC0208007 Promotion of Inter-Enterprise Marketin and Cooperation in Bolivia To contribute to a sustainable increase in the production capacity of small and microenterprises in Bolivia; specifically to design and develop a new financial leasing product aimed especially at small and microenterprise clients, and to implement it by creating a new financial leasing company in Bolivia. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208008 To open up new markets for small and microenterprise products and services (SMEs). The specific target will be public and private sector demand and increasing their sales; specific objective is to test a new type of relationship between the small and microenterprise sector and the public and private sector by implementing four Reverse Fairs TC0208008 Financial Leasing and Competitiveness To open up new markets for small and microenterprise products and services (SMEs). The specific target will be public and private sector demand and increasing their sales; specific objective is to test a new type of relationship between the small and microenterprise sector and the public and private sector by implementing four Reverse Fairs Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208009 To stimulate demand for entrepreneurial development services from microenterprises in the Patagonia region. This would be accomplished by introducing innovative methods and content for entrepreneurial education at the secondary school level in the public school system. TC0208009 Entrepreneurial Development Services through Formal Education System To stimulate demand for entrepreneurial development services from microenterprises in the Patagonia region. This would be accomplished by introducing innovative methods and content for entrepreneurial education at the secondary school level in the public school system. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208010 To launch the first commercial implementation of an entrepreneurial service that uses the Internet to resolve the acute deficiencies of management information systems (MIS) for microfinance institutions in Latin America. TC0208010 Inter-American Internet Services Provider for Microfinance To launch the first commercial implementation of an entrepreneurial service that uses the Internet to resolve the acute deficiencies of management information systems (MIS) for microfinance institutions in Latin America. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208011 To improve the ability of microfinance institutions and microenterprise support institutions to train their staff so they in turn will be able to improve the services they provide to microenterprise clients; to increase the effectiveness of training for middle and lower level staff of the beneficiary institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean, applying Internet-based distance-learning solutions. TC0208011 Harnessing the Power of Internet to Train Professionals in Microfinance Inst. To improve the ability of microfinance institutions and microenterprise support institutions to train their staff so they in turn will be able to improve the services they provide to microenterprise clients; to increase the effectiveness of training for middle and lower level staff of the beneficiary institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean, applying Internet-based distance-learning solutions. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 30-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9911096 The objective is set the enabling conditions necessary to jump start the e-commerce market in Panama. Important institutional apects that may be blocking the process will be alleviated or removed. Secondly, the project would pilot a network of technological intermediaries in e-commerce who can act as brokers between SMEs and e-commerce service providors. The pilot will allow provide a basis to develop a wider system of technological brokers associated to dynamic sectors of the economy. TC9911096 Electronic Commerce Support The objective is set the enabling conditions necessary to jump start the e-commerce market in Panama. Important institutional apects that may be blocking the process will be alleviated or removed. Secondly, the project would pilot a network of technological intermediaries in e-commerce who can act as brokers between SMEs and e-commerce service providors. The pilot will allow provide a basis to develop a wider system of technological brokers associated to dynamic sectors of the economy. Technical Cooperation Panama SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 30-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112102 The Project's objective is to implement a program to train financial regulators (principally officials of national banking supervisory institutions) and the regulated (principally bank employees) in best practices for the detection and prevention of money laundering TC0112102 Prevention and Control of Money Laundering The Project's objective is to implement a program to train financial regulators (principally officials of national banking supervisory institutions) and the regulated (principally bank employees) in best practices for the detection and prevention of money laundering Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208026 EN TC0208026 SABESP Energy Efficiency Study EN Technical Cooperation Brazil ENERGY 29-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203022 The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional capacity of Cooperative Jardin Azuayo to improve its financial position, reach a larger number of small and micrenterprises, and offer a wider variety of financial services to meet their needs TC0203022 Institutional Strengthening of Jardin Azuayo Credit Union The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional capacity of Cooperative Jardin Azuayo to improve its financial position, reach a larger number of small and micrenterprises, and offer a wider variety of financial services to meet their needs Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210078 EN TC0210078 Negotiation, Evaluation, Maintenance and Control of Projects EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210076 EN TC0210076 Application Poverty Analysis Model IMMPA EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201006 Improve the use of moveable property as a guaranty (collateral) for financial transactions, and as such provide an instrument to deepen the financial sector to underserved markets that do not have access to more conventional forms of collateral. TC0201006 Improve Moveable Property as a Financial Guarantee Improve the use of moveable property as a guaranty (collateral) for financial transactions, and as such provide an instrument to deepen the financial sector to underserved markets that do not have access to more conventional forms of collateral. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201099 To strengthen airport security through the reform and adjustment of policies and regulatory frameworks and personnel training. The project consists of: (1) regulatory reform; (2) implementation of new administrative services; (3) training. TC0201099 Airport Security Improvements To strengthen airport security through the reform and adjustment of policies and regulatory frameworks and personnel training. The project consists of: (1) regulatory reform; (2) implementation of new administrative services; (3) training. Technical Cooperation Honduras TRANSPORT 24-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210073 EN TC0210073 Cadastral Registry Program EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9801508 To establish a plan of action to strengthen decentralized environmental management, focusing on the needs and priorities of local governments. TC9801508 Environmental Action Plan at the Municipal Level To establish a plan of action to strengthen decentralized environmental management, focusing on the needs and priorities of local governments. Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112103 Promote the improvement in the quality of education in LAC, by developing distance education programs with the application of technology. The specific objectives are: (1) develo a distance education program for teachers, with the use of information technology. This is the origin of the Interamerican Teacher Training Program that was announced at the Summit of the Americas in Quebec, and (2) support initiatives that facilitate the use of distance education and information technology for the teaching of students in secondary schools in the areas of sciences and mathematics. TC0112103 Technology and Distance Education in Latin America and Caribbean I Promote the improvement in the quality of education in LAC, by developing distance education programs with the application of technology. The specific objectives are: (1) develo a distance education program for teachers, with the use of information technology. This is the origin of the Interamerican Teacher Training Program that was announced at the Summit of the Americas in Quebec, and (2) support initiatives that facilitate the use of distance education and information technology for the teaching of students in secondary schools in the areas of sciences and mathematics. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 23-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207018 To contribute to current processes that seek to increase the number and effectiveness of women in positions of leadership in civic and public life in Latin America. TC0207018 Women Leaders: Towards Good Governance in Latin America To contribute to current processes that seek to increase the number and effectiveness of women in positions of leadership in civic and public life in Latin America. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207020 EN TC0207020 Gas Processing Plant in Campo Sacha EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENERGY 23-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210063 N/A TC0210063 Women Leaders: Towards Good Governance in Latin America N/A Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 23-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112106 The objectives of this operation are to strengthen the institutional capacity in the countries form the Region in order to generate quality statistical information and produce indicators necessary for the monitoring of the advances in the pursue of international and national goals related to the reduction in poverty and improvement of social equity, including the achievements in terms of gender equity and social inclusion. TC0112106 Mecovi: Poverty Reduction in Lac The objectives of this operation are to strengthen the institutional capacity in the countries form the Region in order to generate quality statistical information and produce indicators necessary for the monitoring of the advances in the pursue of international and national goals related to the reduction in poverty and improvement of social equity, including the achievements in terms of gender equity and social inclusion. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210065 EN TC0210065 Technology and Distance Education in Latin America and Caribbean II EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 22-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112040 To promove and coordinate between Costa Rica and Panama for the Sustainable Development of the Watershed of Rio Sixaola and the forested areas and coastal marine areas. TC0112040 Sustainable Development Basin Border Area Río Sixaola To promove and coordinate between Costa Rica and Panama for the Sustainable Development of the Watershed of Rio Sixaola and the forested areas and coastal marine areas. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 17-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR-L1122 To help improve the standard of living of small-scale rural farmers who are members of rural organizations (RO). PR-L1122 Rural Microcredit Program To help improve the standard of living of small-scale rural farmers who are members of rural organizations (RO). Loan Operation Paraguay 16-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0203025 To help improve the standard of living of small-scale rural farmers who are members of rural organizations (RO). SP0203025 Rural Microcredit Program To help improve the standard of living of small-scale rural farmers who are members of rural organizations (RO). Technical Cooperation Paraguay PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210011 The objective of the project is to increase the efficiency, quality, and competitiveness of a group of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) of the Arequipa tourism sector, through the implementation and certification of ISO 14001 (SGA ISO 14001) environmental management systems. TC0210011 Implementation & Certification of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System The objective of the project is to increase the efficiency, quality, and competitiveness of a group of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) of the Arequipa tourism sector, through the implementation and certification of ISO 14001 (SGA ISO 14001) environmental management systems. Technical Cooperation Peru SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 15-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210042 EN TC0210042 Support to Haiti's Poverty Map EN Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111031 Promote the role of low-income youth as active participants and volunteers in the development process. Strengthen programs operated by NGOs for young people in Suriname that support their advancement as individuals as well as their communities. TC0111031 Youth Empowerment and Development Promote the role of low-income youth as active participants and volunteers in the development process. Strengthen programs operated by NGOs for young people in Suriname that support their advancement as individuals as well as their communities. Technical Cooperation Suriname SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206028 EN TC0206028 Study on Indigenous People's Access to Post-Secondary Vocational Education EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209022 EN TC0209022 Mainstreaming Social Policy Dialogue EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101070 To assist the National Garifuna Council in developing the income generating potential of the Garifuna communities while taking into account and consideration the cultural context of the Garifuna. TC0101070 Assistance for Preservation of the Garífuna Culture To assist the National Garifuna Council in developing the income generating potential of the Garifuna communities while taking into account and consideration the cultural context of the Garifuna. Technical Cooperation Belize SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112066 The main goal of this Best Practices Dialogue is to improve awareness of local stakeholders in the Southern Cone of the possibilities revealed by recent experiences with modern practices for public transportation and complementary components of urban transportation systems. It will help local stakeholders to identify the common challenges and to work together toward solutions. TC0112066 Regional Dialogue in Urban Transport Policies for the Southern Cone The main goal of this Best Practices Dialogue is to improve awareness of local stakeholders in the Southern Cone of the possibilities revealed by recent experiences with modern practices for public transportation and complementary components of urban transportation systems. It will help local stakeholders to identify the common challenges and to work together toward solutions. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 10-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204013 To strengthen airport security through the reform and adjustment of policies and regulatory frameworks and personnel training. The project consists of: (1) regulatory reform; (2) implementation of new administrative services; (3) training. TC0204013 Strengthening Airport Security To strengthen airport security through the reform and adjustment of policies and regulatory frameworks and personnel training. The project consists of: (1) regulatory reform; (2) implementation of new administrative services; (3) training. Technical Cooperation Uruguay TRANSPORT 10-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210070 EN TC0210070 Regional Dialogue in Urban Transport Policies for the Southern Cone EN Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 10-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0148 Expand the National Land Administration Program (PRONAT) and its geographic coverage, and strengthen the institutional and technical capability of the entities responsible for land titling and administration in Panama. It would finance three components: (i) Modernization of National and Provincial Land Administration Services; (ii) Land Regularization Services; and (iii) Land Markets and Local Economic Development. PN0148 National Land Management Program (PRONAT) Expand the National Land Administration Program (PRONAT) and its geographic coverage, and strengthen the institutional and technical capability of the entities responsible for land titling and administration in Panama. It would finance three components: (i) Modernization of National and Provincial Land Administration Services; (ii) Land Regularization Services; and (iii) Land Markets and Local Economic Development. Loan Operation Panama AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 09-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205038 EN TC0205038 CABILICA Fund's Contribution and Output Study EN Technical Cooperation Regional 09-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112054 The objective of this TC is to support the preparation of DR-0154, particularly the component for the development of a national system for innovation. The general objectives lead to: (i) the creation of policies conducive to technological innovations that will benefit small and medium sized enterprises; (ii) the transfer of knowledge an dtechnology developed by higher education institutions to SMEs in order to boost their productivity and competitiveness; (iii) the sthrengthening of linkages between higher education institutions and the productive sector; and (iv) the development of incentives to encourage technological innovation. TC0112054 Promoting Scientific and Technological Development The objective of this TC is to support the preparation of DR-0154, particularly the component for the development of a national system for innovation. The general objectives lead to: (i) the creation of policies conducive to technological innovations that will benefit small and medium sized enterprises; (ii) the transfer of knowledge an dtechnology developed by higher education institutions to SMEs in order to boost their productivity and competitiveness; (iii) the sthrengthening of linkages between higher education institutions and the productive sector; and (iv) the development of incentives to encourage technological innovation. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 08-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210035 EN TC0210035 Support to Emergency from Hurricane Isidore EN Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 08-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206002 EN TC0206002 Support Vulnerable Suburbs Support Program EN Technical Cooperation Chile SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209003 EN TC0209003 Good Practice Promotion for Prevention of Disasters EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107015 The general objective of the project is to create incentives and opportunities in order to increase the level of Belizean exports and the inflow of foreign equity investment in the country. The specific objective is to strengthen Beltraide's capacity to effectively reach and fulfill the promotion needs of actual and potential Belizean exporters as well as of small and medium-sized Belizean companies that may be attractive for foreign investment. TC0107015 Capacity Building for Trade and Investment Promotion The general objective of the project is to create incentives and opportunities in order to increase the level of Belizean exports and the inflow of foreign equity investment in the country. The specific objective is to strengthen Beltraide's capacity to effectively reach and fulfill the promotion needs of actual and potential Belizean exporters as well as of small and medium-sized Belizean companies that may be attractive for foreign investment. Technical Cooperation Belize REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203019 The general objective is to contribute to the growth of savings by microentrepreneurs in Honduras, through a savings mobilization program with the clients of IMF. The specific objective is to improve the quality of saving services to meet the needs of the microbusiness sector. TC0203019 Savings Mobilization through Microfinance Institutions The general objective is to contribute to the growth of savings by microentrepreneurs in Honduras, through a savings mobilization program with the clients of IMF. The specific objective is to improve the quality of saving services to meet the needs of the microbusiness sector. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203028 To finance improvements in the regulatory framework for airport security; the training of personnel responsible for overseeing and enforcing airport security regulations; and the procurement of related equipment necessary to implement new airport security measuresand procedures. TC0203028 Strengthening Airport Security To finance improvements in the regulatory framework for airport security; the training of personnel responsible for overseeing and enforcing airport security regulations; and the procurement of related equipment necessary to implement new airport security measuresand procedures. Technical Cooperation Suriname TRANSPORT 04-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203035 The main objective of the project is to enhance and reinforce aviation security through institucional strengthening of the Civil Aviation Authority and its regulatory procedures and the training of responsible personnel. TC0203035 Strengthening Airport Security The main objective of the project is to enhance and reinforce aviation security through institucional strengthening of the Civil Aviation Authority and its regulatory procedures and the training of responsible personnel. Technical Cooperation Trinidad and Tobago TRANSPORT 04-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209014 EN TC0209014 Western Hemisphere Hydrocarbon Initiative Phase II EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 03-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1143 To help enhance the economic and earning prospects of about 800 low-income rural households by means of viable productive and commercial activities. BO-L1143 Technical Assistance for Productive and Commercial SMEs To help enhance the economic and earning prospects of about 800 low-income rural households by means of viable productive and commercial activities. Loan Operation Bolivia 02-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0202006 To help enhance the economic and earning prospects of about 800 low-income rural households by means of viable productive and commercial activities. SP0202006 Technical Assistance for Productive and Commercial SMEs To help enhance the economic and earning prospects of about 800 low-income rural households by means of viable productive and commercial activities. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202020 To assist those countries that rely on recent census information on the ethnic documentation with the purpose to promoting information for the public policy decision making to fight against poverty and promote social equity. TC0202020 Indigenous and Afrodescendent Population in Census To assist those countries that rely on recent census information on the ethnic documentation with the purpose to promoting information for the public policy decision making to fight against poverty and promote social equity. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201108 The general objective of this MIF project is to provide a well-designed regulatory framework for the purpose of implementing an improved urban public transportation sector in metropolitan San Salvador. The specific objective is to strengthen the regulatory capacity of the new Division of Public Transportation (DPT) within the VMT, create the internal regulations, and prepare the private sector for the implementation of an improved public transportation system. TC0201108 Regulation of a New Public Transportation System The general objective of this MIF project is to provide a well-designed regulatory framework for the purpose of implementing an improved urban public transportation sector in metropolitan San Salvador. The specific objective is to strengthen the regulatory capacity of the new Division of Public Transportation (DPT) within the VMT, create the internal regulations, and prepare the private sector for the implementation of an improved public transportation system. Technical Cooperation El Salvador TRANSPORT 01-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208005 To strengthen the technical, institutional, and operational management of the Community Homes Program (Programa de Hogares Comunitarios--PHC) and ensure quality in the services it provides. TC0208005 Strengthening the Hogares Comunitarios Program To strengthen the technical, institutional, and operational management of the Community Homes Program (Programa de Hogares Comunitarios--PHC) and ensure quality in the services it provides. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Oct-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206009 The objective of this technical cooperation is to assess options to strengthen pharmaceutical supply management in the Seguro Social Campesino (SSC). TC0206009 Study on Pharmaceutical Use - Seguro Social Campesino The objective of this technical cooperation is to assess options to strengthen pharmaceutical supply management in the Seguro Social Campesino (SSC). Technical Cooperation Ecuador HEALTH 30-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206019 EN TC0206019 Economic and Environmental Evaluation - Masaya EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 30-Sep-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101033 To develop financial instruments for financial risk management of natural disasters. The development of new financial instruments (or the application of instruments being utilized for a different purpose) to mitigate the risks and costs associated to natural disasters will contribute to a better management of the adverse consequences of natural disasters. This would allow countries to better allocate scarce resources which, in turn, would contribute to poverty reduction. The development of new financial instruments and the discussion on how and when to use them will contribute to the Bank knowledge about the subject and to a better design and implementation of financial sector projects to be eventually supported by the Bank. Furthermore, advances in this area should reduce the need and costs for ex-post Bank's intervention in helping countries after natural disasters affected them. TC0101033 Managing Economic Exposures of Natural Disaster:Analyzing Financial Risk To develop financial instruments for financial risk management of natural disasters. The development of new financial instruments (or the application of instruments being utilized for a different purpose) to mitigate the risks and costs associated to natural disasters will contribute to a better management of the adverse consequences of natural disasters. This would allow countries to better allocate scarce resources which, in turn, would contribute to poverty reduction. The development of new financial instruments and the discussion on how and when to use them will contribute to the Bank knowledge about the subject and to a better design and implementation of financial sector projects to be eventually supported by the Bank. Furthermore, advances in this area should reduce the need and costs for ex-post Bank's intervention in helping countries after natural disasters affected them. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209015 EN TC0209015 Landslide Emergency - Orosí EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 27-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA0124 EN JA0124 PEF:JA0116 Information and Communication Technology EN Loan Operation Jamaica SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0200 EN EC0200 Environmental Sanitation Program Phase I EN Loan Operation Ecuador WATER AND SANITATION 25-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0064 POSIBLE AREAS OF INTERVENTION FOR IDB: (I) SUPPORT GOVERNMENT DEVELOP ITS HOUSING POLICIES AND FRAMEWORK, THAT ESTABLISHES PRIORITIES AND CRITIERIA FOR THE DIFFERENT ACTORS IN THE SECTOR (PUBLIC, INTERNATIONAL AND NGO; (II) SEEK COORDINATION AMONG IMPORTANT BILATERAL AGENCIAS; (III) MOBILIZE BILATERAL AND DOMESTIC FUNDS; AND (IV) IMPROVE EFFICIENT USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS. NI0064 Low-Income Housing Program POSIBLE AREAS OF INTERVENTION FOR IDB: (I) SUPPORT GOVERNMENT DEVELOP ITS HOUSING POLICIES AND FRAMEWORK, THAT ESTABLISHES PRIORITIES AND CRITIERIA FOR THE DIFFERENT ACTORS IN THE SECTOR (PUBLIC, INTERNATIONAL AND NGO; (II) SEEK COORDINATION AMONG IMPORTANT BILATERAL AGENCIAS; (III) MOBILIZE BILATERAL AND DOMESTIC FUNDS; AND (IV) IMPROVE EFFICIENT USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS. Loan Operation Nicaragua URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 25-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111042 The project objectives are: (i) improve commercialization services available for small agriculatural producers by (a) strengthening the sintitutional capacity of a commercial intermediary specialized in socially responsible trade (b) support to the promotion and marketing of products that correspond to this concept; and (ii) technical assistance to strengthen the institutional capacity of the small agricultural producers in order to increase their production and adherence to the needs of the market. TC0111042 Promotion of Socially Responsible Market Opportunities The project objectives are: (i) improve commercialization services available for small agriculatural producers by (a) strengthening the sintitutional capacity of a commercial intermediary specialized in socially responsible trade (b) support to the promotion and marketing of products that correspond to this concept; and (ii) technical assistance to strengthen the institutional capacity of the small agricultural producers in order to increase their production and adherence to the needs of the market. Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112020 The TC will help in the design of a financial risk management strategy that will serve to orient economic authorities in reducing the global cost of the risk that the country faces from natural disasters. TC0112020 Financial Preparedness for Catastrophes The TC will help in the design of a financial risk management strategy that will serve to orient economic authorities in reducing the global cost of the risk that the country faces from natural disasters. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202017 The project will promote the harmonization of trade-related procedures in the form of standards, technical regulations and rules of origin. TC0202017 Modernization of Customs and Border Crossings The project will promote the harmonization of trade-related procedures in the form of standards, technical regulations and rules of origin. Technical Cooperation Regional 25-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203001 The goal of this Project is to improve the quality and competitiveness of small and medium size (SMEs) tourism enterprises in Brazil. The purpose is to stimulate SMEs to improve their practices and performance related to operational, environmental, cultural and social factors, through the adoption of internationally recognized standards and attainment of certifications. TC0203001 Sustainable Tourism Certification System The goal of this Project is to improve the quality and competitiveness of small and medium size (SMEs) tourism enterprises in Brazil. The purpose is to stimulate SMEs to improve their practices and performance related to operational, environmental, cultural and social factors, through the adoption of internationally recognized standards and attainment of certifications. Technical Cooperation Brazil SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 25-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208015 The objective of this project is to contribute to the development of the strategy that address the needs related with environmental vulnerability of low-income housing settlements in Nicaragua by providing financial support for the preparation of environmental risk plans for all the municipalities in the country. TC0208015 Preparation of Environmental Risk Maps The objective of this project is to contribute to the development of the strategy that address the needs related with environmental vulnerability of low-income housing settlements in Nicaragua by providing financial support for the preparation of environmental risk plans for all the municipalities in the country. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 25-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209019 EN TC0209019 Support for Fondo de Desarrollo Microfinanciero EN Technical Cooperation Venezuela PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9912003 Improve the attention to the firms in the state of Zulia, especially the small and medium size firms, and reduce the operation costs of firms within the region TC9912003 Integrated Services Program for Citizen Entrepreneurs in the State of Zulia Improve the attention to the firms in the state of Zulia, especially the small and medium size firms, and reduce the operation costs of firms within the region Technical Cooperation Venezuela REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR0139 El objetivo del Programa es la modernización de la IMM, para alcanzar niveles superiores en la calidad de los servicios municipales. El programa contempla (i) aumentar la capacidad del IMM en planeamiento, organización y evaluación gerencial; (ii) mejorar la calidad de los servicios; (iii) mejorar la calidad de la gestión del IMM; y (iv) fortalecer la administración fiscal del gobierno municipal. UR0139 Municipality of Montevideo Modernization Program El objetivo del Programa es la modernización de la IMM, para alcanzar niveles superiores en la calidad de los servicios municipales. El programa contempla (i) aumentar la capacidad del IMM en planeamiento, organización y evaluación gerencial; (ii) mejorar la calidad de los servicios; (iii) mejorar la calidad de la gestión del IMM; y (iv) fortalecer la administración fiscal del gobierno municipal. Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206001 EN TC0206001 Feasibility of Creation of a Second Tier Credit Fund for Microfinance EN Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209007 EN TC0209007 Municipal GIS Design & Geodetic Infrastructure Establishment EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209012 EN TC0209012 Forest Policy Formulation EN Technical Cooperation Suriname ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012010 Provide the technical assistance necessary to launch a low-income housing program for Nicaragua that IDB has finished designing. TC0012010 Suport Low Income Housing Program Provide the technical assistance necessary to launch a low-income housing program for Nicaragua that IDB has finished designing. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204026 The program will help finance two basic components: (i) the regulatory framework for telecommunications, and (ii) institutional strengthening of the URSEC. TC0204026 Support for the Regulatory Framework for Telecommunications Services The program will help finance two basic components: (i) the regulatory framework for telecommunications, and (ii) institutional strengthening of the URSEC. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 20-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209004 EN TC0209004 Finance Specialist in the Multilateral Investment Fund EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0365 EN BR0365 Modernization Comptroller Office EN Loan Operation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0102035 EN TC0102035 Design of a Model of Adult Basic Education with Labor Training EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua EDUCATION 19-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109027 The program is intended to generate home-based employment opportunities for approximately 300 poor women who are household heads through the development of 15 micro-enterprises that will be self-sustaining at the completion of the program's two-year execution period. TC0109027 Low Income Women's Entrepreneurship The program is intended to generate home-based employment opportunities for approximately 300 poor women who are household heads through the development of 15 micro-enterprises that will be self-sustaining at the completion of the program's two-year execution period. Technical Cooperation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0159 EN NI0159 Rural Production Reactivation Program (PRPR) EN Loan Operation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 18-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204008 EN TC0204008 Strengthening of Instituto Paraguayo del Indígena EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207005 To define alternative strategies related to the bidding of the concession and the process of selection of the operator. TC0207005 Tegucigalpa Water Concession: Definition of the Concession To define alternative strategies related to the bidding of the concession and the process of selection of the operator. Technical Cooperation Honduras WATER AND SANITATION 16-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203012 Improve the performance of selected municipalities by means of establishing a sistem which allows them to mesure and compare their performance in the areas of finances, administration and municipal service provision. The expected results of the TC are the folllowing: -A benchmarking system implemented and functioning, allowing for comparisons of municipal performance at regional level. -Capacity created in the municipalities in all aspects related to the use of the information and management of the system. -Links established with other institutions, including the national municipal associations, for the cooperation and exchange of information. TC0203012 Municipal Performance Indicator System (SIDEMU) Improve the performance of selected municipalities by means of establishing a sistem which allows them to mesure and compare their performance in the areas of finances, administration and municipal service provision. The expected results of the TC are the folllowing: -A benchmarking system implemented and functioning, allowing for comparisons of municipal performance at regional level. -Capacity created in the municipalities in all aspects related to the use of the information and management of the system. -Links established with other institutions, including the national municipal associations, for the cooperation and exchange of information. Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 13-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208027 EN TC0208027 Promoting Trade Liberalization in Agricultural Products EN Technical Cooperation Regional 13-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209006 N/A TC0209006 HIV/AIDS Resource Allocation Analysis Study N/A Technical Cooperation Regional 13-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110006 The general objective is to enable CARICOM Member States to effectively participate in and negotiate multilateral, regional and bilateral trade agreements. The specific objective is to support the RNM in preparing for, and undertaking, the Community's external trade negotiations TC0110006 Regional Negotiation Machinery in the Caribbean The general objective is to enable CARICOM Member States to effectively participate in and negotiate multilateral, regional and bilateral trade agreements. The specific objective is to support the RNM in preparing for, and undertaking, the Community's external trade negotiations Technical Cooperation Regional 12-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0210040 EN TC0210040 Construction Techniques with Bambou EN Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 12-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0193 EN PE0193 Foncodes III EN Loan Operation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR0125 FINANCING OF INVESTMENT PROJECTS AIMING AT IMPROVING THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF VULNERABLE GROUPS AND THE POPULATION IN EXTREME POVERTY,TARGETING PUBLIC EXPENDITURES TO POVERTY REDUCTION AND SOCIAL WELFARE. PR0125 Social Investment Program II FINANCING OF INVESTMENT PROJECTS AIMING AT IMPROVING THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF VULNERABLE GROUPS AND THE POPULATION IN EXTREME POVERTY,TARGETING PUBLIC EXPENDITURES TO POVERTY REDUCTION AND SOCIAL WELFARE. Loan Operation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208016 The general objective of the Technical Cooperation is to prepare the environmental and social strategy for the electric interconnection project between Guatemala and Mexico (Guatemala Sector). This project is part of the energy integration initiative of the Plan Puebla - Panamá. TC0208016 Environmental & Social Evaluation for the Electrical Interchange GU-ME The general objective of the Technical Cooperation is to prepare the environmental and social strategy for the electric interconnection project between Guatemala and Mexico (Guatemala Sector). This project is part of the energy integration initiative of the Plan Puebla - Panamá. Technical Cooperation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1206 N/A ME-L1206 Support for Consejo Coordinador Estatal de Cajas Solidarias de Oaxaca N/A Loan Operation Mexico 09-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1208 N/A ME-L1208 Support for Apoyo Comunidades Campesinas en Camino de Cultivos Orgánicos N/A Loan Operation Mexico 09-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0110036 EN SP0110036 Support for Consejo Coordinador Estatal de Cajas Solidarias de Oaxaca EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0110039 EN SP0110039 Support for Apoyo Comunidades Campesinas en Camino de Cultivos Orgánicos EN Technical Cooperation Mexico AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 09-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201046 To provide expert technical services to assist Guyana's MOE to define and mobilize a strategy for rationalizing the delivery of educational services within the context of expanding educational coverage. TC0201046 Technical Studies for School Mapping To provide expert technical services to assist Guyana's MOE to define and mobilize a strategy for rationalizing the delivery of educational services within the context of expanding educational coverage. Technical Cooperation Guyana EDUCATION 06-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206029 This technical cooperation operation will fund capacity building sessions on procurement of goods and services to local actors in El Salvador, including members of the 262 municipalities, municipal advisors, members of the Social Investment Fund for Local Development, and key representatives from civil society. TC0206029 Municipal Governments Procurement Training This technical cooperation operation will fund capacity building sessions on procurement of goods and services to local actors in El Salvador, including members of the 262 municipalities, municipal advisors, members of the Social Investment Fund for Local Development, and key representatives from civil society. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 06-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208006 EN TC0208006 Social Protection Programs Best Practices EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206025 EN TC0206025 Local Management of Forestry Resources EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 05-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0201 EN EC0201 Sustainable Development Northern Amazon Region EN Loan Operation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0161 EN NI0161 Social Safety Net Stage II EN Loan Operation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101038 The objective of the project is to develop and implement a dependable, calibrated three dimensional hydrologic model of the Concepción/San Vicente Bays, as the first step in developing an integrated, long term environmental management plan for the region. TC0101038 Contamination Control San Vicente & Concepción Bays The objective of the project is to develop and implement a dependable, calibrated three dimensional hydrologic model of the Concepción/San Vicente Bays, as the first step in developing an integrated, long term environmental management plan for the region. Technical Cooperation Chile ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206005 To support Honduras in defining a decentralization strategy that is consistent with the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) and that serves to support the implementation of PRODDEL. TC0206005 Decentralization in the Context of the ERP To support Honduras in defining a decentralization strategy that is consistent with the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) and that serves to support the implementation of PRODDEL. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206022 EN TC0206022 International Migration EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206026 Support the GODR in bringing about needed reforms in the financial administartion of the State. TC0206026 Strengthening of the Secretaría de Estado de Finanzas Support the GODR in bringing about needed reforms in the financial administartion of the State. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207019 The objective is to prepare a conceptual document defining an analytical framework and strategies for the development of operations in Central America based on forestry businesses. The document is to serve as the basis for dialogue between the Bank and its member countries in defining a regional Bank strategy. TC0207019 Forest-Based Sustainable Business Strategy The objective is to prepare a conceptual document defining an analytical framework and strategies for the development of operations in Central America based on forestry businesses. The document is to serve as the basis for dialogue between the Bank and its member countries in defining a regional Bank strategy. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205034 EN TC0205034 Entrepreneurshilp and Creation of New Firms EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Sep-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112109 The expansion of opportunities for those excluded for reasons of ethnicity and race, gender, disability, and HIV/AIDS stigma, promotes growth and reduces poverty. Following this, the project will provide countries in the Region with: (1) the needed information about the situation of the excluded and best practices to combat exclusion, focusing especially on the expansion of labor market and economic opportunities for these groups and the reduction of stigma; (2) the needed tools to promote social inclusion policies and projects for growth. TC0112109 National & Local Policies for Social Inclusion The expansion of opportunities for those excluded for reasons of ethnicity and race, gender, disability, and HIV/AIDS stigma, promotes growth and reduces poverty. Following this, the project will provide countries in the Region with: (1) the needed information about the situation of the excluded and best practices to combat exclusion, focusing especially on the expansion of labor market and economic opportunities for these groups and the reduction of stigma; (2) the needed tools to promote social inclusion policies and projects for growth. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201095 To improve the living conditions of the rural population of Guatemala, particularly those involved in milk production. TC0201095 Competitive Milk Sector in Guatemala To improve the living conditions of the rural population of Guatemala, particularly those involved in milk production. Technical Cooperation Guatemala AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 26-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201122 The objective of the project is to examine some of the responses to these security challenges and how the nations of the hemisphere and the donor community can cooperate to reduce the vulnerability of their peoples in the face of continued uncertainties. TC0201122 Hemispheric Security Forum The objective of the project is to examine some of the responses to these security challenges and how the nations of the hemisphere and the donor community can cooperate to reduce the vulnerability of their peoples in the face of continued uncertainties. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209000 EN TC0209000 Support to Civil Society EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0209010 EN TC0209010 Netherlands Water Partnership Program EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207030 EN TC0207030 Evaluation Reform Legislative & Electoral Programs EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208020 Training and exchange of experiences on the implementation of bonds training programs for microentrepreneurs. TC0208020 Microentrepreneurs Training on Bonds Program Execution Training and exchange of experiences on the implementation of bonds training programs for microentrepreneurs. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106044 The principal objective is to improve the municipal (local) government's ability to reduce the vulnerability to environmental risks, of low income irregular human settlements in urban areas of Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Specifically the project will analyse and evaluate lessons learned from successful practices in environmental risk reduction, develop training materials and conduct a program of training f to support the Federación de Municipalidad de Centroamérica (FEMICA). TC0106044 Management of Environment Risk in Low Income Human Settlements The principal objective is to improve the municipal (local) government's ability to reduce the vulnerability to environmental risks, of low income irregular human settlements in urban areas of Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Specifically the project will analyse and evaluate lessons learned from successful practices in environmental risk reduction, develop training materials and conduct a program of training f to support the Federación de Municipalidad de Centroamérica (FEMICA). Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207039 EN TC0207039 The Role of the Italian Trust Funds in the Development of LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional 19-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207001 EN TC0207001 Integral Neiborhood Care Program EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 15-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207003 EN TC0207003 Support for Consejo Nacional de Competitividad EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 15-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208019 EN TC0208019 Archaeological Tourism Sector EN Technical Cooperation Belize SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 15-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE-L1189 To help increase income and strengthen employment for micro and small apparel producers in urban areas by improving their competitiveness. PE-L1189 Subcontracting and Marketing for Micro and Small Enterprises To help increase income and strengthen employment for micro and small apparel producers in urban areas by improving their competitiveness. Loan Operation Peru 14-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0010037 To help increase income and strengthen employment for micro and small apparel producers in urban areas by improving their competitiveness. SP0010037 Subcontracting and Marketing for Micro and Small Enterprises To help increase income and strengthen employment for micro and small apparel producers in urban areas by improving their competitiveness. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 14-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207024 EN TC0207024 Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean: Analysis and Evaluation EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110008 This technical cooperation will assist ISSSTE in its initial plans for a program of institutional reform. The program is designed to finance studies, focussing on corporate reorganization and changes to be made in the heath care funds. The reform of ISSSTE has been necessiated by financial shortfalls in its principal operating divisions, and the wide range of services provided with varying levels of efficiency and consumer satisfaction. The technical cooperation is linked to two lending programs, ME-0246 (Preparation for Reform of ISSSTE; a reimbursable TC) and ME-0245 (Programa Reforma ISSSTE; an investment loan). TC0110008 Corporate Restructuring of ISSSTE This technical cooperation will assist ISSSTE in its initial plans for a program of institutional reform. The program is designed to finance studies, focussing on corporate reorganization and changes to be made in the heath care funds. The reform of ISSSTE has been necessiated by financial shortfalls in its principal operating divisions, and the wide range of services provided with varying levels of efficiency and consumer satisfaction. The technical cooperation is linked to two lending programs, ME-0246 (Preparation for Reform of ISSSTE; a reimbursable TC) and ME-0245 (Programa Reforma ISSSTE; an investment loan). Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201071 The objectives of the project are to: (a) prepare an overview of the development of social policies in the beneficiary countries during the past decade to detect their prinicipal lines of orientation; (b) analyze the current challenges for social policies in the beneficiary countries; (c) analyze the need for innovations and reform in view of possible inconsistencies between social policies and social realities; and (d) as a result of the former, suggest specific measures and initiatives for social policy innovations in the areas of institutions, programs and management. TC0201071 Social Policy Challenges in Latin America The objectives of the project are to: (a) prepare an overview of the development of social policies in the beneficiary countries during the past decade to detect their prinicipal lines of orientation; (b) analyze the current challenges for social policies in the beneficiary countries; (c) analyze the need for innovations and reform in view of possible inconsistencies between social policies and social realities; and (d) as a result of the former, suggest specific measures and initiatives for social policy innovations in the areas of institutions, programs and management. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202011 The Program of Formation of Human Resources for Regional Integration has sequential character, executing itself in three stages: (i) Formulation, (ii) Transition, and (iii) Consolidation. This Technical Cooperation will finance the formulation component TC0202011 Human Resources for the Regional Integration of Latin America The Program of Formation of Human Resources for Regional Integration has sequential character, executing itself in three stages: (i) Formulation, (ii) Transition, and (iii) Consolidation. This Technical Cooperation will finance the formulation component Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Aug-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206033 EN TC0206033 Workshop in Risk Assesment for Microfinance EN Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207016 EN TC0207016 Tutorial Learning Center EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia EDUCATION 09-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112081 The object of the project is to repond in an effective manner to the request of the 34 heads of state and their trade ministers thaht the Bank, OAS and CEPAL, within the framework of the Tripartite Committee, provide technical support to the neogtiations to establish the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). During the period 2001-2002, the project will provide technical support reuqested by the negotiations through a series of short term consultancies on very specialized trade topics and whose specific contents vary dependent on the orientation and rhythm of the negotiations. The designated areas for assistance from the project are: the Trade Negotiation Committees (whose executive arm is formed by the Viceministers of Trade); four negotiating groups; and four committees. The project is totally separate from the RTC for the FTAA Administrative Secretariat. That operation is oriented exclusively towards logistical support for the negotiations. TC0112081 Support FTAA Negotiations The object of the project is to repond in an effective manner to the request of the 34 heads of state and their trade ministers thaht the Bank, OAS and CEPAL, within the framework of the Tripartite Committee, provide technical support to the neogtiations to establish the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). During the period 2001-2002, the project will provide technical support reuqested by the negotiations through a series of short term consultancies on very specialized trade topics and whose specific contents vary dependent on the orientation and rhythm of the negotiations. The designated areas for assistance from the project are: the Trade Negotiation Committees (whose executive arm is formed by the Viceministers of Trade); four negotiating groups; and four committees. The project is totally separate from the RTC for the FTAA Administrative Secretariat. That operation is oriented exclusively towards logistical support for the negotiations. Technical Cooperation Regional 08-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201060 This program's objective is to implement a high-level public policy training program for the Social Cabinet. The program will focus its activities in the introduction of improvements in the formulation, moniroting and evaluation of social policy and in the development of institutional capacities for conducting an objective dialogue with civil society. To achieve its objectives, the program will finance the design and execution of a learning program for the Social Cabinet as well as a "Link Program" to improve the quality of dialogue between the Social Cabinet and Civil Society organizations. TC0201060 Institutional Strengthening Social Cabinet This program's objective is to implement a high-level public policy training program for the Social Cabinet. The program will focus its activities in the introduction of improvements in the formulation, moniroting and evaluation of social policy and in the development of institutional capacities for conducting an objective dialogue with civil society. To achieve its objectives, the program will finance the design and execution of a learning program for the Social Cabinet as well as a "Link Program" to improve the quality of dialogue between the Social Cabinet and Civil Society organizations. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0136 The project finances the expansion of and improvements to four existing airports and the construction of two new airports. DR0136 Privatization of International Airports The project finances the expansion of and improvements to four existing airports and the construction of two new airports. Guarantee Dominican Republic 07-Aug-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106010 The objective of the Project is to support the improvement of the competitiveness of the Colombian SMEs, through the spread of Internet technologies, with emphasis on the activities that allow the SMEs to develop electronic commerce tools. TC0106010 Support Business Performance through the Use of Information & Co.Technologies The objective of the Project is to support the improvement of the competitiveness of the Colombian SMEs, through the spread of Internet technologies, with emphasis on the activities that allow the SMEs to develop electronic commerce tools. Technical Cooperation Colombia SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112098 The objective of this new round of support to Research Centers is to continue strengthening research capacity in the Region, in order to extract lessons of successful policies that will serve as input for an agenda on economic, social and institutional reforms in Latin America and the Caribbean. The main topics of this proposed operation will be related to monetary and financial integration and its impact on trade, employment and income distribution. TC0112098 Research Networks The objective of this new round of support to Research Centers is to continue strengthening research capacity in the Region, in order to extract lessons of successful policies that will serve as input for an agenda on economic, social and institutional reforms in Latin America and the Caribbean. The main topics of this proposed operation will be related to monetary and financial integration and its impact on trade, employment and income distribution. Technical Cooperation Regional 07-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201038 The project will help to establish a new agency to manage the technical assistance activities envisaged under the MIF financing as well as activities that have been identified for Swedish financing and local financing TC0201038 Program for the Modernization of the Business Registration Service The project will help to establish a new agency to manage the technical assistance activities envisaged under the MIF financing as well as activities that have been identified for Swedish financing and local financing Technical Cooperation Bolivia INDUSTRY 07-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205012 The objective of the fund is to make equity investments in 12-15 companies throughout the life of the fund. The Fund will invest in small and medium-sized companies, preferably located in the South and South East of Brazil, in sectors related to biotechnology and bio-informatics (this will represent a maximum of 30% of the portfolio), solution providers in software and hardware for telecommunications, and information technology including software and logistics (70-80% portfolio). The investment policies of the fund will comply with IDB/MIF and local environmental guidelines. Given the nature of the sector where the fund will be investing we do not foresee significant environmental issues. TC0205012 Investment Fund for Emerging Technology-based Companies Rio Bravo Investech II The objective of the fund is to make equity investments in 12-15 companies throughout the life of the fund. The Fund will invest in small and medium-sized companies, preferably located in the South and South East of Brazil, in sectors related to biotechnology and bio-informatics (this will represent a maximum of 30% of the portfolio), solution providers in software and hardware for telecommunications, and information technology including software and logistics (70-80% portfolio). The investment policies of the fund will comply with IDB/MIF and local environmental guidelines. Given the nature of the sector where the fund will be investing we do not foresee significant environmental issues. Equity Brazil 07-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205013 EN TC0205013 Investment Fund for Emerging Technology-based Companies Rio Bravo Investech II EN Technical Cooperation Brazil SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207038 s strategic plan to control the dengue epidemic. The resources will be used to reduce the larva indices and eliminate the adult mosquito that transmits the disease. TC0207038 Support for Emergency caused by Dengue 2002 s strategic plan to control the dengue epidemic. The resources will be used to reduce the larva indices and eliminate the adult mosquito that transmits the disease. Technical Cooperation Honduras HEALTH 07-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0208004 EN TC0208004 Development of Productive Chains in Guanajuato EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 07-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9912013 The general objective of the proposed project is to support the establishment, consolidation and strengthening of an efficient capital market in Nicaragua, through the consolidation and strengthening of the technical and institutional capacity of the SBIF to regulate and supervise the financial sector, in an technically and administratively efficient manner. The specific objectives include: (i) the regulatory and supervisory framework of the financial sector; (ii) strengthening the organizational institutional structures; (iii) consolidate and expand the technical capacity of personnel; (iv) update and expand the information support to complete the supervision, dissemination and administrative tasks; and (v) strengthen the administrative structures and internal controls of the institution. TC9912013 Support for Superintendency of Banks and other Financial Institutions The general objective of the proposed project is to support the establishment, consolidation and strengthening of an efficient capital market in Nicaragua, through the consolidation and strengthening of the technical and institutional capacity of the SBIF to regulate and supervise the financial sector, in an technically and administratively efficient manner. The specific objectives include: (i) the regulatory and supervisory framework of the financial sector; (ii) strengthening the organizational institutional structures; (iii) consolidate and expand the technical capacity of personnel; (iv) update and expand the information support to complete the supervision, dissemination and administrative tasks; and (v) strengthen the administrative structures and internal controls of the institution. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR0151 The objective of the program will be to contribute to avoid that the effects of the actual economic crisis fall on the poor sectors of the population. It includes three areas of action: (i) Monitoring of the agreements with the IMF; (ii) Budgetary protection of the PSP; and (iii) sustainability of the advances of modernization in education, health, and social security. UR0151 Social Protection and Sustainability Program The objective of the program will be to contribute to avoid that the effects of the actual economic crisis fall on the poor sectors of the population. It includes three areas of action: (i) Monitoring of the agreements with the IMF; (ii) Budgetary protection of the PSP; and (iii) sustainability of the advances of modernization in education, health, and social security. Loan Operation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 07-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA0123 EN JA0123 Emergency Reconstruction Facility Torrential Rains EN Loan Operation Jamaica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 06-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201005 To strength the capacity of the indigenous communities of North Amazonian region in the formulation of productive projects and sustainable use of the biodiversity. TC0201005 Strengthening of Indigenous Group Amazon To strength the capacity of the indigenous communities of North Amazonian region in the formulation of productive projects and sustainable use of the biodiversity. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206023 EN TC0206023 Assessing Social Consequences of Coffee Crisis in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Aug-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110015 EN TC0110015 Agricultural Risk Management in Latin American and the Caribbean EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 01-Aug-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0207 EN EC0207 Housing Sector Support Phase II EN Loan Operation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 31-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207036 EN TC0207036 Emergency Assistance due to Natural Disaster EN Technical Cooperation Venezuela ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 31-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207043 EN TC0207043 Sustainable Tourism in Ecuador EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 31-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0007051 With this project we are looking to offer to passangers airlines to clients of the Aereopuerto Internacional Silvio Pettirosi, a service according to the guidelines of the O.A.C.I. Providing and ensuring the quality of aviation services in an efficient and economic way, also to look for ways to update services under the demands of modern commercial aviation. TC0007051 Feasibility Studies Concesion Asuncion Airport With this project we are looking to offer to passangers airlines to clients of the Aereopuerto Internacional Silvio Pettirosi, a service according to the guidelines of the O.A.C.I. Providing and ensuring the quality of aviation services in an efficient and economic way, also to look for ways to update services under the demands of modern commercial aviation. Technical Cooperation Paraguay TRANSPORT 30-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202001 The project objective is to support the mutual evaluation exercise on the prevention, identification and punishment of laundering money between member countries and help shape GAFISUD in GAFISUD a record of progress of countries in these areas. To this end, the immediate objectives are to ensure the technical quality of the financial year from strengthening the capacity of expertise of expert evaluators and form a database GAFISUD the outcome of evaluations TC0202001 Training for Mutual Evaluations of Financial Action on Money Laundering The project objective is to support the mutual evaluation exercise on the prevention, identification and punishment of laundering money between member countries and help shape GAFISUD in GAFISUD a record of progress of countries in these areas. To this end, the immediate objectives are to ensure the technical quality of the financial year from strengthening the capacity of expertise of expert evaluators and form a database GAFISUD the outcome of evaluations Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206008 EN TC0206008 Consultancy Services Information and Communication Technology for Development EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 30-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH0177 EN CH0177 PEF:CH0175 Modernization of Public Properties Management EN Loan Operation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112061 The objective of the project is to improve the competitiveness and productivity of small and micro alpaca textile firms in the city of Arequipa, through introduction of new distribution techniques such as supply chains connecting with larger firms in the textile cluster. TC0112061 Business Lingake & Competitiveness of Alpaca Textile Sector The objective of the project is to improve the competitiveness and productivity of small and micro alpaca textile firms in the city of Arequipa, through introduction of new distribution techniques such as supply chains connecting with larger firms in the textile cluster. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207004 To gather information to assist authorities and concession bidders in decision-making processes. TC0207004 Tegucigalpa Water Concession: Financial & Economic Assessment To gather information to assist authorities and concession bidders in decision-making processes. Technical Cooperation Honduras WATER AND SANITATION 26-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205005 EN TC0205005 Small Enterprise Development in Chile, Concepción Region EN Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1006 The general objective of the project is to improve the insertion to the market of the small coffee producers in the Veracruz region. RG-M1006 ICT4BUS Pilot Project (ME) - LANIA Veracruz Coffee The general objective of the project is to improve the insertion to the market of the small coffee producers in the Veracruz region. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1007 The objective of the project is to strengthen the competitiveness of stockbreeders in the international market. RG-M1007 ICT4BUS Pilot Project (AR) - ACDI Meat Exportation The objective of the project is to strengthen the competitiveness of stockbreeders in the international market. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1008 The objective of the project is to boost SMEs competitiveness through access to innovative technological tools. RG-M1008 ICT4BUS Pilot Project (CH) - CCS Web Services The objective of the project is to boost SMEs competitiveness through access to innovative technological tools. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1009 The objective of the project is to strengthen the business model and competitiveness of the pharmaceutical sector by integrating its value chain with a technological platform based on the internet. RG-M1009 ICT4BUS Pilot Project (VE) FUNDES Pharmacy Sector The objective of the project is to strengthen the business model and competitiveness of the pharmaceutical sector by integrating its value chain with a technological platform based on the internet. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1010 The objective of the project is to develop, make more efficient and modernize administrative, technological and comercial areas of small retail stores through a technological platform based on the Internet. RG-M1010 ICT4BUS Pilot Project (CO) - FUNDECOMERCIO Virtual Provisioning and Logistics The objective of the project is to develop, make more efficient and modernize administrative, technological and comercial areas of small retail stores through a technological platform based on the Internet. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1011 The objective of the project is to promote SMEs expansion through the creation of virtual clusters for sharing of resources and improving commercial processes. RG-M1011 ICT4BUS Pilot Project (BR) - FAT Electronic Commerce The objective of the project is to promote SMEs expansion through the creation of virtual clusters for sharing of resources and improving commercial processes. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1034 The project will implement a platform to promote and transact tourism offerings of medium and small sized operators. The system will be based on XML language, which ensures compatibility with international tourism sites, among them SABRE and Expedia. The initiative promotes smaller tourism operators, who hardly ever appear in major travel sites. Creating a dedicated and high quality presence in the Internet coupled with strong marketing efforts and a fully transactional platform will help penetrate certain niche markets, like the adventure or cultural oriented travelers. RG-M1034 ICT4BUS Pilot Project:Inca Homeland Project: Access to the Tourism Market The project will implement a platform to promote and transact tourism offerings of medium and small sized operators. The system will be based on XML language, which ensures compatibility with international tourism sites, among them SABRE and Expedia. The initiative promotes smaller tourism operators, who hardly ever appear in major travel sites. Creating a dedicated and high quality presence in the Internet coupled with strong marketing efforts and a fully transactional platform will help penetrate certain niche markets, like the adventure or cultural oriented travelers. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1035 The project will develop a computing infrastructure that uses PC or special end-user workstations and is geared toward SMEs. An operating system manager, Metasys, controls most aspects of the system behavior automatically thus eliminating the need for a local system administration. Two knowledge-management solutions will be offered: an ERP and a search engine. All software applications will be based on Open Source solutions. Most SMEs cannot afford to invest in advanced ICT systems that would help them improve their competitive position in the market. The project will develop an integrated ICT solution in a highly productive Linux-based configuration with a low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). RG-M1035 ICT4BUS Pilot Project: Fundacao de Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa The project will develop a computing infrastructure that uses PC or special end-user workstations and is geared toward SMEs. An operating system manager, Metasys, controls most aspects of the system behavior automatically thus eliminating the need for a local system administration. Two knowledge-management solutions will be offered: an ERP and a search engine. All software applications will be based on Open Source solutions. Most SMEs cannot afford to invest in advanced ICT systems that would help them improve their competitive position in the market. The project will develop an integrated ICT solution in a highly productive Linux-based configuration with a low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1036 A centralized system accessible through the Internet ("Ventanilla Unica para las Exportaciones" or VUPE) will issue certificates of origin and other documents for exporters of nontraditional goods, allow online transactions and collect and distribute relevant trade statistics. Furthermore, the platform will be integrated with official electronic customs platforms in the United States and Central American countries and enable exporters to expedite customs formalities through the VUPE. The "Ventanilla Unica" will serve a large community of SMEs that are involved in international trade and will complement other regional initiatives within the CAFTA trade agreement. RG-M1036 ICT4BUS Pilot Project: External Trade Facilitation and Development A centralized system accessible through the Internet ("Ventanilla Unica para las Exportaciones" or VUPE) will issue certificates of origin and other documents for exporters of nontraditional goods, allow online transactions and collect and distribute relevant trade statistics. Furthermore, the platform will be integrated with official electronic customs platforms in the United States and Central American countries and enable exporters to expedite customs formalities through the VUPE. The "Ventanilla Unica" will serve a large community of SMEs that are involved in international trade and will complement other regional initiatives within the CAFTA trade agreement. Technical Cooperation Regional TRADE 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1037 Development of e-services along the model of an e-Hub that will enhance the position of SMEs in the value chain. Services will support contract negotiation, engineering, marketing, production facility and process diagnostics and procurement. SMEs will be able to enhance enterprise cooperation within specific industrial clusters, namely mechanics and plastic, in order to gain access to international market opportunities. RG-M1037 ICT4BUS Pilot Project: Creative SMEs Development of e-services along the model of an e-Hub that will enhance the position of SMEs in the value chain. Services will support contract negotiation, engineering, marketing, production facility and process diagnostics and procurement. SMEs will be able to enhance enterprise cooperation within specific industrial clusters, namely mechanics and plastic, in order to gain access to international market opportunities. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1039 Development of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with self-design features for small sized businesses that will facilitate adoption of management systems by SMEs, and support change management in targeted businesses. The project will facilitate the access by SMEs of both, local and international markets, as well as their improved integration in the value chain. The ability to implement an ERP system, and the consulting services that are needed for this purpose, all at reasonable prices, would greatly increase SMEs efficiency and readiness for conducting business in extended or new markets. RG-M1039 ICT4BUS Pilot Project: ICT Platform Development of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with self-design features for small sized businesses that will facilitate adoption of management systems by SMEs, and support change management in targeted businesses. The project will facilitate the access by SMEs of both, local and international markets, as well as their improved integration in the value chain. The ability to implement an ERP system, and the consulting services that are needed for this purpose, all at reasonable prices, would greatly increase SMEs efficiency and readiness for conducting business in extended or new markets. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-M1040 An e-business and e-manufacturing portal will host specific applications, including software for Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management and Computer Aided Design, either to be acquired or developed by the project. SMEs will access these services via the ASP (Application Service Provider) model. Technology transfer and technical assistance will be offered via a physical and virtual center. The applications will help SMEs improve their products, marketing and management processes. These applications and services will be offered at a much lower cost than other ICT software applications currently available on the market. RG-M1040 ICT4BUS Pilot Project: 'Productive E-Chain" Project An e-business and e-manufacturing portal will host specific applications, including software for Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management and Computer Aided Design, either to be acquired or developed by the project. SMEs will access these services via the ASP (Application Service Provider) model. Technology transfer and technical assistance will be offered via a physical and virtual center. The applications will help SMEs improve their products, marketing and management processes. These applications and services will be offered at a much lower cost than other ICT software applications currently available on the market. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0103031 To improve the competitiveness and management and environmental performance of forestry companies in the tropical forest of Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. TC0103031 Improving Competitiveness of Small & Medium-Sized Forestry Enterprises To improve the competitiveness and management and environmental performance of forestry companies in the tropical forest of Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110014 The goal is to contribute to elevating the quality of human capital in the Mesoamerican countries. The specific objective is to faciltate a link between the demand for and the supply of labor training services and the exchange of this information by way of a regional network information system. TC0110014 System for Demand and Supply of Training Services for Mesoamerica The goal is to contribute to elevating the quality of human capital in the Mesoamerican countries. The specific objective is to faciltate a link between the demand for and the supply of labor training services and the exchange of this information by way of a regional network information system. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112003 Part of the Plan Pueblo Panaman set of initiatives, the project proposes to develop small business conptetitiveness by encouraging awareness and application of international phyto-sanitary standards TC0112003 Support Agricultural Trade through Harmonized Food Safety Measures Part of the Plan Pueblo Panaman set of initiatives, the project proposes to develop small business conptetitiveness by encouraging awareness and application of international phyto-sanitary standards Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201065 To enhance the competitiveness of information technology-based small and medium sized businesses in the region to provide services and solutions to the community TC0201065 ICT Innovation Program for E-Business and SME Development To enhance the competitiveness of information technology-based small and medium sized businesses in the region to provide services and solutions to the community Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205010 The objective of the fund is to make equity investments in 10-12 companies throughout the life of the fund. The Fund will invest in small and medium-sized companies which exhibit high growth potential, in sectors related to solution providers in software for finance and back-office tools, and software for business intelligence tools and for enhancement of business productivity. Companies newly created and in early stages are expected to comprise the whole of the portfolio. Emphasis will be placed on companies that have already adopted --or are preparing to do so in the future-- the corporate governance standards necessary to become potentially listed in the Novo Mercado. The manager will seek to have a seat in the boards of the investees. The fund does not have a geographical focus, but it is expected that most of the investment possibilities will come from the South and South East regions, although investments in companies located in other regions might be considered as well. TC0205010 Investment Fund for Emerging Technology-based Companies LatinTech Ventures The objective of the fund is to make equity investments in 10-12 companies throughout the life of the fund. The Fund will invest in small and medium-sized companies which exhibit high growth potential, in sectors related to solution providers in software for finance and back-office tools, and software for business intelligence tools and for enhancement of business productivity. Companies newly created and in early stages are expected to comprise the whole of the portfolio. Emphasis will be placed on companies that have already adopted --or are preparing to do so in the future-- the corporate governance standards necessary to become potentially listed in the Novo Mercado. The manager will seek to have a seat in the boards of the investees. The fund does not have a geographical focus, but it is expected that most of the investment possibilities will come from the South and South East regions, although investments in companies located in other regions might be considered as well. Equity Brazil 24-Jul-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205011 EN TC0205011 Investment Fund for Emerging Technology-based Companies LatinTech Ventures EN Technical Cooperation Brazil SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 24-Jul-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206021 EN TC0206021 Scholarship Evaluation Initial Phase EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador EDUCATION 24-Jul-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207032 EN TC0207032 Evaluation of the Bank's Emergency & Reconstruction Facility EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 24-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108002 To prepare a GEF project with the goal to support an emerging network of indigenous communities engaged in integrated ecosystem management (IEM) in Central America. This would enhance the sustainability of human-managed systems that have been evolving for centuries, conserving high levels of biodiversity, but that are under increasing threat. The building of community networks across the region would create links between communities with established best practices examples of IEM and those with comparable environmental characteristics and similar potential for IEM. TC0108002 Indigenous Community Integrated Ecosystems Management To prepare a GEF project with the goal to support an emerging network of indigenous communities engaged in integrated ecosystem management (IEM) in Central America. This would enhance the sustainability of human-managed systems that have been evolving for centuries, conserving high levels of biodiversity, but that are under increasing threat. The building of community networks across the region would create links between communities with established best practices examples of IEM and those with comparable environmental characteristics and similar potential for IEM. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 23-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207031 EN TC0207031 Support for the Cooperative System EN Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203031 EN TC0203031 Inter-American Ethics Initiative in Universities EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207007 EN TC0207007 Support and follow-up Consultative Group EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207017 EN TC0207017 Emergency Assistance Snow Storm in Potosí EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207023 EN TC0207023 Emergency Support to Cold Wave Phenomena EN Technical Cooperation Peru ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 19-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105023 The project will promote the adoption of standardized norms and criteria for financial management and reporting by the major SNGOs, in order to improve the transparency of their operations and the reliability of accounting information. At the same time, assistance will be provided for the REDIMIF to develop a model to monitor SNGO operations, which will serve to introduce stricter financial discipline in the sector, thereby replicating the situation of a regulated market. TC0105023 Strengthening Accounting & Financial Information Systems The project will promote the adoption of standardized norms and criteria for financial management and reporting by the major SNGOs, in order to improve the transparency of their operations and the reliability of accounting information. At the same time, assistance will be provided for the REDIMIF to develop a model to monitor SNGO operations, which will serve to introduce stricter financial discipline in the sector, thereby replicating the situation of a regulated market. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0351 Improvement of the water supply and sewerage services in the city of Goiania through the construction of a new water intake, the improvement of the distribution systems and the participation of the private sector in the provision of the services in the form of a management contract. BR0351 Goiania Water and Sanitation Improvement of the water supply and sewerage services in the city of Goiania through the construction of a new water intake, the improvement of the distribution systems and the participation of the private sector in the provision of the services in the form of a management contract. Loan Operation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 17-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205035 To support the Industrialists Association of the Northeast Region in the preparation of a possible business integration network project for micro and small companies in the city of Santiago. TC0205035 Support to the Small Industry in Santiago (PROAPISAN) To support the Industrialists Association of the Northeast Region in the preparation of a possible business integration network project for micro and small companies in the city of Santiago. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 17-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108033 The general objective of the project is to promote a regulatory environment that enables and encourages financial institutions to offer services to low income entrepreneurs. TC0108033 Microfinance Regulatory Support The general objective of the project is to promote a regulatory environment that enables and encourages financial institutions to offer services to low income entrepreneurs. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112019 Objective: Support the design of the Program HO-0197 about the integral development of the ethnic groups Miskitos and Garífunas in the Departments of Gracias a Dios, and Pech and Tawahkas in the Department of Atlántida and Olancho respectively. TC0112019 Socioeconomic Analysis of Ethnic Minorities Objective: Support the design of the Program HO-0197 about the integral development of the ethnic groups Miskitos and Garífunas in the Departments of Gracias a Dios, and Pech and Tawahkas in the Department of Atlántida and Olancho respectively. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201110 EN TC0201110 Textile Microenterprise and Otavalo's Local Development EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 16-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101019 The objective of this operation is to assist policy makers in developing new policies and strategies to improve girls education and promote better employment opportunities for women. TC0101019 Girls' Education in Latin America The objective of this operation is to assist policy makers in developing new policies and strategies to improve girls education and promote better employment opportunities for women. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 15-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112010 The objective of this program is to identify and implement interventions that promote local economic development among coastal communities in the Honduran Moskitia --heavily dependant of lobster fishery-- alleviate their condition of poverty and socioeconomic exclusion, and reduce the extent of disability. For this, the generation of key information is necessary to analyze the nature and characteristics of the complex problems faced by this group. TC0112010 Support Local Development among Miskito Coastal Communities The objective of this program is to identify and implement interventions that promote local economic development among coastal communities in the Honduran Moskitia --heavily dependant of lobster fishery-- alleviate their condition of poverty and socioeconomic exclusion, and reduce the extent of disability. For this, the generation of key information is necessary to analyze the nature and characteristics of the complex problems faced by this group. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 12-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112096 The objectives of this operation are to facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices among the comptroller agencies in the participating countries, in order to set the basis for a continuos dialogue among these institutions and also to improve the Bank's efforts in this area. In the long term, it is expected that this technical cooperation will induce and enhance governability and more transparency. TC0112096 Conference on Governance and Higher Control Institutions The objectives of this operation are to facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices among the comptroller agencies in the participating countries, in order to set the basis for a continuos dialogue among these institutions and also to improve the Bank's efforts in this area. In the long term, it is expected that this technical cooperation will induce and enhance governability and more transparency. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206040 To assist the government of Honduras, through the Secretariat of the Office of the Presidency, in the preparation and coordination of the Consultative Group's next meeting. TC0206040 Support to Honduras in the preparation of Consultative Group To assist the government of Honduras, through the Secretariat of the Office of the Presidency, in the preparation and coordination of the Consultative Group's next meeting. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0231 EN PE0231 PEF:PE0217 Modernization of the State & Decentralization Program EN Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES-L1111 The general objective of the project is to increase the income of small cashew farmers in the eastern region of El Salvador by ensuring operating sustainability of the SCPM's cashew farming activities over a three-year period. ES-L1111 Support for Small Producers of Marañon The general objective of the project is to increase the income of small cashew farmers in the eastern region of El Salvador by ensuring operating sustainability of the SCPM's cashew farming activities over a three-year period. Loan Operation El Salvador 03-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0202030 The general objective of the project is to increase the income of small cashew farmers in the eastern region of El Salvador by ensuring operating sustainability of the SCPM's cashew farming activities over a three-year period. SP0202030 Support for Small Producers of Marañon The general objective of the project is to increase the income of small cashew farmers in the eastern region of El Salvador by ensuring operating sustainability of the SCPM's cashew farming activities over a three-year period. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204023 To enhance the capacity of the Bank to effectively address the needs and demands of indigenous peoples in the RE3 by strengthening the professional capacity of RE3 and SDS/IND. TC0204023 Social Development in Indigenous Communities in RE3 Countries To enhance the capacity of the Bank to effectively address the needs and demands of indigenous peoples in the RE3 by strengthening the professional capacity of RE3 and SDS/IND. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Jul-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110027 EN TC0110027 Assessment of Bilingual Intercultural Education in LA EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 28-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110028 EN TC0110028 Indicator System to Measure the Well-being and Poverty of Indigenous People EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206037 s government to gain control of the health emergency caused by dengue epidemic, reduce fatalities from the disease, and educate the public on methods to treat and prevent dengue. TC0206037 Support for Emergency caused by Dengue 2002 s government to gain control of the health emergency caused by dengue epidemic, reduce fatalities from the disease, and educate the public on methods to treat and prevent dengue. Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 28-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0211 In the context of a macro-economic framework consistent with the objectives for the program, the operation is intended to (i) promote equity in tax policy and modernize the tax system, (ii) promote the targeting of social expenditure to the poorest populations, and (iii) reform the public pension system. The three areas share the common goal of rational and more equitable management of the government's fiscal affairs. PE0211 Fiscal Reform Program In the context of a macro-economic framework consistent with the objectives for the program, the operation is intended to (i) promote equity in tax policy and modernize the tax system, (ii) promote the targeting of social expenditure to the poorest populations, and (iii) reform the public pension system. The three areas share the common goal of rational and more equitable management of the government's fiscal affairs. Loan Operation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG0056 This loan provides FSO resources to the CDB to be on-lent to the four FSO elegible OECS countries that are not members of the IDB to foster their social and economic development.. The program will include a parallel TC to assist in the implementation of the objective of the projects financed by the loan. RG0056 Global CDB Loan This loan provides FSO resources to the CDB to be on-lent to the four FSO elegible OECS countries that are not members of the IDB to foster their social and economic development.. The program will include a parallel TC to assist in the implementation of the objective of the projects financed by the loan. Loan Operation Regional INDUSTRY 26-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101063 To promote an environment conducive to sustainable economic development -base on concerted strategic action by the public sector, productive sector, and civil society- in three selected localities (the municipality of Olavarría in Buenos Aires Province; the municipality of Esquel and the northwest microregion of Chubut Province; and the San Justo-San Javier microregion in the northeast of Santa Fe Province. TC0101063 Local Development and Small Firm Competitiveness Program To promote an environment conducive to sustainable economic development -base on concerted strategic action by the public sector, productive sector, and civil society- in three selected localities (the municipality of Olavarría in Buenos Aires Province; the municipality of Esquel and the northwest microregion of Chubut Province; and the San Justo-San Javier microregion in the northeast of Santa Fe Province. Technical Cooperation Argentina INDUSTRY 26-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107010 The project will support the government of Veracruz in the modernization of the potable water and sanitation sector, including promotion of private sector participation in the administration of services and the financing of required investments. It will assist in the revision and reform of the regulatory framework, establishment of a strategic development plan for the sector, creation and strengthening of an autonomous regulatory agency, and promotion of the growing participation of private enterprise. TC0107010 Reform of Water Supply Sector & Establishment of Regulatory Agency The project will support the government of Veracruz in the modernization of the potable water and sanitation sector, including promotion of private sector participation in the administration of services and the financing of required investments. It will assist in the revision and reform of the regulatory framework, establishment of a strategic development plan for the sector, creation and strengthening of an autonomous regulatory agency, and promotion of the growing participation of private enterprise. Technical Cooperation Mexico WATER AND SANITATION 26-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109005 The project will promote the development of industrial districts, increasing their efficiency and productivity of and strengthening industrial cooperation, based on the lessons of international experience. With this operation, the MIF and SEBRAE hope to have an important demonstration effect with respect regarding the instruments that can be used for such development. Specific objectives are: (i) establishment of incentives for industrial cooperation; (ii) technical strengthening in the selected areas; and (iii) increase of the level of internationalization. TC0109005 Program for the Development of Industrial Districts The project will promote the development of industrial districts, increasing their efficiency and productivity of and strengthening industrial cooperation, based on the lessons of international experience. With this operation, the MIF and SEBRAE hope to have an important demonstration effect with respect regarding the instruments that can be used for such development. Specific objectives are: (i) establishment of incentives for industrial cooperation; (ii) technical strengthening in the selected areas; and (iii) increase of the level of internationalization. Technical Cooperation Brazil 26-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112009 The main objective of the program is to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Education in order to support the development of the new Educational Plan which will serve as an important planification tool for the improvement of quality and equity in education. TC0112009 Support for New Education Development Plan The main objective of the program is to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Education in order to support the development of the new Educational Plan which will serve as an important planification tool for the improvement of quality and equity in education. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic EDUCATION 26-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201119 The objective is to analyze information and recommend concrete nutrition investment opportunities for Central American countries and the Bank in health, education, social protection, local development and community participation and urban poverty alleviation. To reach its objective the project will: (i) perform secondary analysis of available data on the determinants of chronic malnutrition in specific population groups, including the relation between food security and nutrition, food safety and nutrition, and health and nutrition; (ii) provide robust analyses of differences in malnutrition prevalence rates for different populations within countries and across countries; (iii) identify priority target groups for preventive nutrition initiatives in Central American countries, including a comparative analysis of groups in border zones and groups in other geographical areas; (iv) recommend improved and expanded preventive, nutrition-related services for stand-alone projects and for basic health and social protection packages financed by the Bank; (v) undertake comparative impact, cost and cost-effectiveness analyses of selected current and potential preventive nutrition interventions in other social sectors, and (iv) evaluate the institutional framework for nutrition policy and preventive nutrition investments in at least three countries in the region. TC0201119 Opportunities for Bank Nutrition Investments in Central America The objective is to analyze information and recommend concrete nutrition investment opportunities for Central American countries and the Bank in health, education, social protection, local development and community participation and urban poverty alleviation. To reach its objective the project will: (i) perform secondary analysis of available data on the determinants of chronic malnutrition in specific population groups, including the relation between food security and nutrition, food safety and nutrition, and health and nutrition; (ii) provide robust analyses of differences in malnutrition prevalence rates for different populations within countries and across countries; (iii) identify priority target groups for preventive nutrition initiatives in Central American countries, including a comparative analysis of groups in border zones and groups in other geographical areas; (iv) recommend improved and expanded preventive, nutrition-related services for stand-alone projects and for basic health and social protection packages financed by the Bank; (v) undertake comparative impact, cost and cost-effectiveness analyses of selected current and potential preventive nutrition interventions in other social sectors, and (iv) evaluate the institutional framework for nutrition policy and preventive nutrition investments in at least three countries in the region. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 26-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202047 The project's objectives are to: (a) identify, develop, implement and evaluate strategies and models of comprehensive care for people affected by sexually transmitted deseases (STD) and HIV/AIDS; and (b) design and implement the first stage of a regional epidemiological surveillance program to improve national and transnational responses for the control of STD and HIV/AIDS. TC0202047 HIV/AIDS Initiative Within the Puebla Panama Plan The project's objectives are to: (a) identify, develop, implement and evaluate strategies and models of comprehensive care for people affected by sexually transmitted deseases (STD) and HIV/AIDS; and (b) design and implement the first stage of a regional epidemiological surveillance program to improve national and transnational responses for the control of STD and HIV/AIDS. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 26-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203033 The Program is composed of 2 other subprograms: the first one is destined to strength the non banking financial supervision, the second one, to strength the banks superintendency as natural supervisor of the activities with the financial intermediaries in regard to money laundry. TC0203033 Strengthening of Transparency & Formalization of the Financial System The Program is composed of 2 other subprograms: the first one is destined to strength the non banking financial supervision, the second one, to strength the banks superintendency as natural supervisor of the activities with the financial intermediaries in regard to money laundry. Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 26-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0103027 Carry out a program of Education in Domestic Violence for Judicial System in Suriname. TC0103027 Judicial Education for Domestic Violence Carry out a program of Education in Domestic Violence for Judicial System in Suriname. Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 25-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112052 EN TC0112052 Consultant forTraining Module Preparation EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 25-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0002071 Help develop a market for sustainable rural energy services, with social and environmental benefits. The proposed TC will help develop and promote an appropriate strategic framework, allowing for establishing enterprises dedicated to implementation and operation of rural energy projects including rural electrification grid extensions, development of small isolated grid systems and renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, mini-hydro and biomass, as well as end-use improvements such as efficient stoves. TC0002071 Sustainable Market for Clean Rural Energy Services Help develop a market for sustainable rural energy services, with social and environmental benefits. The proposed TC will help develop and promote an appropriate strategic framework, allowing for establishing enterprises dedicated to implementation and operation of rural energy projects including rural electrification grid extensions, development of small isolated grid systems and renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, mini-hydro and biomass, as well as end-use improvements such as efficient stoves. Technical Cooperation El Salvador ENERGY 24-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205003 EN TC0205003 Strengthening Productive Chain, Best Practice at Regional & International Level EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0207008 Training and developing networks of small horizontal enterprises in southern Peru. TC0207008 Development of Clothing and Weaving Small Enterprises Training and developing networks of small horizontal enterprises in southern Peru. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA0122 EN JA0122 PEF:JA0106 National Irrigation Development Program EN Loan Operation Jamaica AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 21-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0155 The program consists of a multiple works operation that will finance integrated activities in urban and social services for selected low-income settlements in the Guatemala City Metropolitan Area. The operation comprises two components: (i) integrated projects; and (ii) program management. GU0155 Program Against Urban Poverty The program consists of a multiple works operation that will finance integrated activities in urban and social services for selected low-income settlements in the Guatemala City Metropolitan Area. The operation comprises two components: (i) integrated projects; and (ii) program management. Loan Operation Guatemala URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0063 BEAMS is a multi-phase operation with total loan financing of US$50 million. Program objectives include: (i) strengthened MOE capacity to sustain improved literacy and numeracy attainment in the basic education cycle, particularly in underserved poverty areas; and (ii) increasedsecondary access. Phase I will focus on improved student performance, human resource development, MOE management systems, and limited school construction. Phase II will continue the works program. GY0063 Basic Education, Access, & Mgmt Support Phase I BEAMS is a multi-phase operation with total loan financing of US$50 million. Program objectives include: (i) strengthened MOE capacity to sustain improved literacy and numeracy attainment in the basic education cycle, particularly in underserved poverty areas; and (ii) increasedsecondary access. Phase I will focus on improved student performance, human resource development, MOE management systems, and limited school construction. Phase II will continue the works program. Loan Operation Guyana EDUCATION 19-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0145 EN PN0145 Program to Foster Competitiveness EN Loan Operation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112092 Facilitate the member countries' negotiation processes by means of the following specific objectives: updating of the information available on preferential tariffs to the national tariff nomenclatures and to the new harmonized system that will enter into effect in Jaunuary, 2002; collaborate with the countries in the improvement of the processing, quality and coverage of the basic external trade information. TC0112092 Improvement of Aladi's Foreign Trade Information System Facilitate the member countries' negotiation processes by means of the following specific objectives: updating of the information available on preferential tariffs to the national tariff nomenclatures and to the new harmonized system that will enter into effect in Jaunuary, 2002; collaborate with the countries in the improvement of the processing, quality and coverage of the basic external trade information. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201097 EN TC0201097 Competitiviness & Local Economic Development: Lessons of Jalisco EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204018 To reduce forest plagues and fires in Central America through a regional seminar to elevate the level of technical knowledge on preventive and response measures, and to initiate collaboration among the countries on these issues. TC0204018 Regional Strategy for Plagues To reduce forest plagues and fires in Central America through a regional seminar to elevate the level of technical knowledge on preventive and response measures, and to initiate collaboration among the countries on these issues. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 18-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206024 EN TC0206024 Support Services to Pymes: Brazilian Experience EN Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0116 The project will finance the construction, repair and maintenance of roads at the national level. HO0116 Sustainable Strength of Roads Sector The project will finance the construction, repair and maintenance of roads at the national level. Loan Operation Honduras TRANSPORT 17-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204024 EN TC0204024 Consultancy contract EN Technical Cooperation Regional 17-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204027 EN TC0204027 Consultancy Contract EN Technical Cooperation Regional 17-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205026 EN TC0205026 Advisory Services to the Central Bank of Suriname EN Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205030 EN TC0205030 Development of Performance Indicators for Social Programs EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112108 The overall objective is to contribute to the reduction of child labor in the region. The specific objective of this operation is to support innovative pilot programs to reduce child labor and to disseminate information on these and other promising programs. TC0112108 Financing Best Practices in the Prevention of Child Labor The overall objective is to contribute to the reduction of child labor in the region. The specific objective of this operation is to support innovative pilot programs to reduce child labor and to disseminate information on these and other promising programs. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204017 EN TC0204017 Strengthening Negotiation of International Trade Agreements EN Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0010036 The general objective of the project is to contribute to the consolidation of the reform process in the electricity sector by improving the transparency and predictability of the regulatory agency, as well as generating efficiency improvements in the provision of the service. TC0010036 Support for the Regulatory Framework of Electricity Services The general objective of the project is to contribute to the consolidation of the reform process in the electricity sector by improving the transparency and predictability of the regulatory agency, as well as generating efficiency improvements in the provision of the service. Technical Cooperation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0145 To help the country to improve its capacity to reduce and manage risks of disasters. To help the Government set in place key elements of its national risk management strategy and to provide the experience and technical analysis necessary to position the country to establish a larger program of public investment in risk reduction in the near future. It has 3 components: local disaster prevention and risk management; risk management in education; and Policy leadership. DR0145 Disaster Prevention and Risk Management Program To help the country to improve its capacity to reduce and manage risks of disasters. To help the Government set in place key elements of its national risk management strategy and to provide the experience and technical analysis necessary to position the country to establish a larger program of public investment in risk reduction in the near future. It has 3 components: local disaster prevention and risk management; risk management in education; and Policy leadership. Loan Operation Dominican Republic ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 12-Jun-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0002018 The purpose of this operation is to improve decision-makers' access to appropriate data and methodologies needed to meet the challenges of reducing and managing their risk to natural disasters. TC0002018 Information & Indicators Program for Disaster Risk Management-Comp.I The purpose of this operation is to improve decision-makers' access to appropriate data and methodologies needed to meet the challenges of reducing and managing their risk to natural disasters. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 12-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101072 General: Upgrade the technical capacity in Latin America to identify and combat the effects of Desertification. Specific: (i) Train personnel from Brazil and neighboring countries with significant dryland areas in the techniques of measuring and combating desertification; (ii) Obtain experience applicable to the region in general relating to the use of standard indicators for measuring the physical, economic and social impact of desertification; (iii) Promote direct involvement of stakeholder communities in designing and implementing measures to overcome the effects of desertification. TC0101072 Program to Combat Desertification in South America General: Upgrade the technical capacity in Latin America to identify and combat the effects of Desertification. Specific: (i) Train personnel from Brazil and neighboring countries with significant dryland areas in the techniques of measuring and combating desertification; (ii) Obtain experience applicable to the region in general relating to the use of standard indicators for measuring the physical, economic and social impact of desertification; (iii) Promote direct involvement of stakeholder communities in designing and implementing measures to overcome the effects of desertification. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 12-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206017 EN TC0206017 Information & Indicators Program for Disaster Risk Management-Comp.II EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 12-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9911089 The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide consulting services to establish the feasibility and design of Peru's Bank-supported US$100 million Science and Technology Program (PE-0203). In addition, this TC will help define the framework and institutional structure necessary for program execution. TC9911089 Preparation of Science & Technology Program The objective of this technical cooperation is to provide consulting services to establish the feasibility and design of Peru's Bank-supported US$100 million Science and Technology Program (PE-0203). In addition, this TC will help define the framework and institutional structure necessary for program execution. Technical Cooperation Peru SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 12-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR0136 EL OBJETIVO PRINCIPAL DEL PROGRAMA ES APOYAR LA PROFUNDIZACION Y AMPLIACION DE LAS ACTIVIDADES DE LA VENTANILLA DE REDESCUENTO DE FINANCIAMIENTOS DE MEDIANO Y LARGO PLAZO PARA PROYECTOS PRODUCTIVOS DEL BANCO CENTRAL DEL URUGUAY. A TRAVES DE ESTE PROGRAMA SE PROCURARA AMPLIAR Y PROFUNDIZAR EL MERCADO DE FINANCIAMIENTO DE LARGO PLAZO EN EL PAIS. MEDIANTE EL APOYO DE ASISTENCIA TECNICA Y LIQUIDEZ PARA LA INTRODUCCION Y AMPLIACION DE COBERTURA DE DIVERSOS INSTRUMENTOS FINANC. UR0136 Multesectoral Finance Global Program EL OBJETIVO PRINCIPAL DEL PROGRAMA ES APOYAR LA PROFUNDIZACION Y AMPLIACION DE LAS ACTIVIDADES DE LA VENTANILLA DE REDESCUENTO DE FINANCIAMIENTOS DE MEDIANO Y LARGO PLAZO PARA PROYECTOS PRODUCTIVOS DEL BANCO CENTRAL DEL URUGUAY. A TRAVES DE ESTE PROGRAMA SE PROCURARA AMPLIAR Y PROFUNDIZAR EL MERCADO DE FINANCIAMIENTO DE LARGO PLAZO EN EL PAIS. MEDIANTE EL APOYO DE ASISTENCIA TECNICA Y LIQUIDEZ PARA LA INTRODUCCION Y AMPLIACION DE COBERTURA DE DIVERSOS INSTRUMENTOS FINANC. Loan Operation Uruguay INDUSTRY 12-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203014 Strengthen airport security by updating and modifying the regulations of the civil aviation agency and trianing their personne. TC0203014 Strengthening Airport Security Strengthen airport security by updating and modifying the regulations of the civil aviation agency and trianing their personne. Technical Cooperation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206006 EN TC0206006 Emergency Assistance due to Flood Damage EN Technical Cooperation Jamaica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0364 EN BR0364 Diversity in University EN Loan Operation Brazil EDUCATION 07-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101062 The main objective of this TC is to mainstream violence prevention activities in the education sector. TC0101062 Mainstreaming Violence Prevention in Schools The main objective of this TC is to mainstream violence prevention activities in the education sector. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 07-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0214 This program will finance the improvement of the public transportation system within the La Paz metropolitan area. The main components are: implementation of a new bus trunk route, traffic improvement, upgrading the traffic signal system, municipal institutional strengthening and mitigation of social and environmental impacts. BO0214 PEF:BO0212 Institutional Support to Strengthen Trade This program will finance the improvement of the public transportation system within the La Paz metropolitan area. The main components are: implementation of a new bus trunk route, traffic improvement, upgrading the traffic signal system, municipal institutional strengthening and mitigation of social and environmental impacts. Loan Operation Bolivia TRADE 06-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112065 Contribute to improving the quality of Bank-financed urban transport projects, including the reduction of the cost and time required to prepare them. The immediate purpose, which leads to the overall goal, is to augment the existing knowledge base on modern, bus-based, urban public transport systems that are financially and environmentally sustainable in low-income Latin American countries. TC0112065 Practical Guide for Improving Urban Bus Transport Systems Contribute to improving the quality of Bank-financed urban transport projects, including the reduction of the cost and time required to prepare them. The immediate purpose, which leads to the overall goal, is to augment the existing knowledge base on modern, bus-based, urban public transport systems that are financially and environmentally sustainable in low-income Latin American countries. Technical Cooperation Regional TRANSPORT 06-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0357 EN BR0357 Pará Urban Development EN Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 05-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0374 EN BR0374 Urban Paraná EN Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 05-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0065 THE OBJECTIVE IS TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT'S SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGY, THROUGH STRENGTHENING THE LEGAL, REGULATORY, AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK AND PROVIDING THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR ACCELERATED ELECTRICITY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION OF SERVICE TO CURRENTLY UNSERVED CONSUMERS. GY0065 Unserved Areas Electrification Program THE OBJECTIVE IS TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT'S SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGY, THROUGH STRENGTHENING THE LEGAL, REGULATORY, AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK AND PROVIDING THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR ACCELERATED ELECTRICITY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION OF SERVICE TO CURRENTLY UNSERVED CONSUMERS. Loan Operation Guyana ENERGY 05-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0175 The San Pedro Sula municipal development program was designed to bring about sustainable improvement in urban services in San Pedro Sula through two main elements: (i) restructuring financial management; and (ii) modernization of the arrangements for providing services. HO0175 San Pedro Sula Municipal Development II The San Pedro Sula municipal development program was designed to bring about sustainable improvement in urban services in San Pedro Sula through two main elements: (i) restructuring financial management; and (ii) modernization of the arrangements for providing services. Loan Operation Honduras URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 05-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012066 The objective of this project is to consolidate the program of the Democratization of Informatics Committee (CDI)" of Brazil, and expand the teaching of Information Technology to schools in poor communities in LAC. The proposed Technical Cooperation consists of a pilot project design to support the steering activities of the institutional consolidation of the regional initiative of the Schools of Information Technology and Citizenship for poor communities in LAC. TC0012066 Information System Democratization Committee Expansion The objective of this project is to consolidate the program of the Democratization of Informatics Committee (CDI)" of Brazil, and expand the teaching of Information Technology to schools in poor communities in LAC. The proposed Technical Cooperation consists of a pilot project design to support the steering activities of the institutional consolidation of the regional initiative of the Schools of Information Technology and Citizenship for poor communities in LAC. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012037 Modernize and strengthen the role of the Customs Administration in order that it functions as the agency that collects customs revenue and administers the customs and trade policy of the country. This processs will be coordinated with the tax modernization program that is currently being carried out in El Salvador. TC0012037 Customs Modernization Program Modernize and strengthen the role of the Customs Administration in order that it functions as the agency that collects customs revenue and administers the customs and trade policy of the country. This processs will be coordinated with the tax modernization program that is currently being carried out in El Salvador. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107023 The objective of this TC is to provide technical assistance to the MML to develop technical and environmental studies required to prepare the Lima Urban Transportation Project TC0107023 Support Lima Urban Transportation Project The objective of this TC is to provide technical assistance to the MML to develop technical and environmental studies required to prepare the Lima Urban Transportation Project Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 04-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205007 EN TC0205007 Preparation of an Initiative of Social Control Program EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Jun-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206000 EN TC0206000 Emergency Assistance to Flood Victims EN Technical Cooperation Haiti ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011061 Carry out a feasibility study, design and preparation of bidding documents for a project to increase the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). TC0011061 Support for Preparation of Information and Communications Technology Carry out a feasibility study, design and preparation of bidding documents for a project to increase the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Technical Cooperation Guyana SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 03-Jun-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112105 The objective of the project is to expand knowledge on the latest advances on the development of services to the microenterprise sector. The Specific objectives of the project are: (i) to facilitate and promote the interchange fo the best technologies so as to expand and inprove the suppluy of products and services for the the development of microenterprises; (ii) facilitate and promote the interchange of experiences on policies for the sector; and (iii) facilitate and promote debate on best practices and lessons learned in the development of the microenterprise sector. TC0112105 Interamerican Forum for the Microenterprise 2002 The objective of the project is to expand knowledge on the latest advances on the development of services to the microenterprise sector. The Specific objectives of the project are: (i) to facilitate and promote the interchange fo the best technologies so as to expand and inprove the suppluy of products and services for the the development of microenterprises; (ii) facilitate and promote the interchange of experiences on policies for the sector; and (iii) facilitate and promote debate on best practices and lessons learned in the development of the microenterprise sector. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Jun-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1201 N/A ME-L1201 Pronatura Chiapas, A.C. N/A Loan Operation Mexico ENERGY 31-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME-L1204 N/A ME-L1204 Development Area Montaña Amuzga Project N/A Loan Operation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0110031 EN SP0110031 Pronatura Chiapas, A.C. EN Technical Cooperation Mexico ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 31-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0110034 EN SP0110034 Development Area Montaña Amuzga Project EN Technical Cooperation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 31-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112029 Establish a strategy and action plan for the economic revitalization of the old city center of Panama City to improve the levels of employment and the quality of life of the population of the city center. The specific objectives are the elaboration and implementation of an action plan to strengthen the capacity of the Municipality to promote and coordinate the development of the city center. TC0112029 Economic Revitalization Panama Old City Center Establish a strategy and action plan for the economic revitalization of the old city center of Panama City to improve the levels of employment and the quality of life of the population of the city center. The specific objectives are the elaboration and implementation of an action plan to strengthen the capacity of the Municipality to promote and coordinate the development of the city center. Technical Cooperation Panama URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 30-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205036 EN TC0205036 Tourism Sector Certification EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 30-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0125 To encourage a more efficient functioning of the labor market through improved worker competitiveness, labor and sound labor market policies. Specifically, it will: (i) develop a model to improve the labor market performance and insertion of un and underemployed youth and disadvantaged workers; (ii) develop an in-firm training model; and (iii) strengthen the capacity of the Ministry to modernize labor market training and employment programs and advance policy making. PN0125 Training and Employment System Development To encourage a more efficient functioning of the labor market through improved worker competitiveness, labor and sound labor market policies. Specifically, it will: (i) develop a model to improve the labor market performance and insertion of un and underemployed youth and disadvantaged workers; (ii) develop an in-firm training model; and (iii) strengthen the capacity of the Ministry to modernize labor market training and employment programs and advance policy making. Loan Operation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106034 The objective of the proposed project is to improve the performance and functioning of the securities exchange commission in Brazil through streamlining and developing regulatory frameworks; designing data management information systems; and training brokers and other agents in security exchange practices.The project will encompass three primary components:Regulatory framework design Data base and information management development; and Training and certification programs for brokers and securities exchange commission personnel. TC0106034 Modernization and Institutional Strengthening of Securities Exchange Commission The objective of the proposed project is to improve the performance and functioning of the securities exchange commission in Brazil through streamlining and developing regulatory frameworks; designing data management information systems; and training brokers and other agents in security exchange practices.The project will encompass three primary components:Regulatory framework design Data base and information management development; and Training and certification programs for brokers and securities exchange commission personnel. Technical Cooperation Brazil FINANCIAL MARKETS 29-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202002 The project will support the creation and strengthening of Financial Intelligence Units in the areas of: a) legal and regulatory framework b) organization, management and human resource development; and c) information technology and software including interagency information systems, data banks and programs for analysis of data. TC0202002 Support Creation & Development of Financial Intelligence Units The project will support the creation and strengthening of Financial Intelligence Units in the areas of: a) legal and regulatory framework b) organization, management and human resource development; and c) information technology and software including interagency information systems, data banks and programs for analysis of data. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202014 The project aims at strengthening the network of cooperatives affiliated to the Salvadorian federation of Credit Cooperatives FEDECACES. This technical assistance provides training to cooperatives, and networking equipment. The outcome of the project will allow FEDECACES to provide an array of new services to its clients (savings, housing loans) including the capacity of receiving/sending remittances at the National and International level. TC0202014 Strengthening of Financial Services and Remittances The project aims at strengthening the network of cooperatives affiliated to the Salvadorian federation of Credit Cooperatives FEDECACES. This technical assistance provides training to cooperatives, and networking equipment. The outcome of the project will allow FEDECACES to provide an array of new services to its clients (savings, housing loans) including the capacity of receiving/sending remittances at the National and International level. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202031 The objective of the project is to establish a Risk Capital Fund that will make investments in small firms in Uruguay, selected on the basis of anticipated growth prospects. TC0202031 Risk Capital Fund for Small Enterprises The objective of the project is to establish a Risk Capital Fund that will make investments in small firms in Uruguay, selected on the basis of anticipated growth prospects. Equity Uruguay OTHER 29-May-2002 Implementation https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108018 EN TC0108018 Crafts Development Technical Training EN Technical Cooperation Panama INDUSTRY 28-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110002 The objective of the proposed TC is to provide technical assistance to DANE to build a satellite account system that is integrated to the national accounts, that gathers national and regional health and social security transactions and indicators. TC0110002 National Health Accounts System The objective of the proposed TC is to provide technical assistance to DANE to build a satellite account system that is integrated to the national accounts, that gathers national and regional health and social security transactions and indicators. Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 28-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201031 EN TC0201031 Rural Finance Strategy for Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206003 EN TC0206003 Processing of Meat Products EN Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112056 N/A TC0112056 Guidelines for Hiv/Aids Projects N/A Technical Cooperation Regional 23-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206004 EN TC0206004 Management of Coffee Plantations EN Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 23-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0119 The program supports the drafting and approval of a new legal framework for the financial system and institutional strengthening activities for the superintendency of banks and the central bank. GU0119 Financial Sector Reform Program II The program supports the drafting and approval of a new legal framework for the financial system and institutional strengthening activities for the superintendency of banks and the central bank. Loan Operation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0158 The program consists of three components with the following objectives: (i) to improve the technical abilities and skills of the poor rural population; (ii) to improve job opportunities for underemployed and unemployed workers in the urban sector; and (iii) to fortify the capacity of the Ministry of Labor (MINTRAB) to evaluate the labor market and program activities. GU0158 Labor Market Program The program consists of three components with the following objectives: (i) to improve the technical abilities and skills of the poor rural population; (ii) to improve job opportunities for underemployed and unemployed workers in the urban sector; and (iii) to fortify the capacity of the Ministry of Labor (MINTRAB) to evaluate the labor market and program activities. Loan Operation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 22-May-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205027 EN TC0205027 Health Standards, Workers in Maquila and Floriculture Industry in CA EN Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 22-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT0050 COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT PROGRAM AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE SHELTER NEEDS OF THE COUNTRY'S LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, THROUGH FOUR COMPONENTS: (1) SQUATTER UPGRADING; (2) PROVISION OF NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS; (3)PILOT CONVERSION OF PUBLIC RENTAL HOUSING ESTATES; AND (4) POLICY REFORM AND MINISTRY STRENGTHENING. TT0050 National Settlements Program Phase II COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT PROGRAM AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE SHELTER NEEDS OF THE COUNTRY'S LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, THROUGH FOUR COMPONENTS: (1) SQUATTER UPGRADING; (2) PROVISION OF NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS; (3)PILOT CONVERSION OF PUBLIC RENTAL HOUSING ESTATES; AND (4) POLICY REFORM AND MINISTRY STRENGTHENING. Loan Operation Trinidad and Tobago URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 22-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201078 The objectives of the Technical Cooperation is to prepare a land policy and institutional development operation y Suriname TC0201078 Preparation of Land Management Program The objectives of the Technical Cooperation is to prepare a land policy and institutional development operation y Suriname Technical Cooperation Suriname ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205022 The objective of the technical cooperation is to support to the Mission of Public Entrance of Colombia by means of hiring an international expert who directs and coordinates the tie preparation of different documents and activities from the mission. The expert also would be responsible by the preparation for two documents, for which he would be supported by an investigator senior and an assistant, both premises and financed by the project. TC0205022 Support for Public Income Mission The objective of the technical cooperation is to support to the Mission of Public Entrance of Colombia by means of hiring an international expert who directs and coordinates the tie preparation of different documents and activities from the mission. The expert also would be responsible by the preparation for two documents, for which he would be supported by an investigator senior and an assistant, both premises and financed by the project. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205028 EN TC0205028 Metropolitan San José Sewerage Concession EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica WATER AND SANITATION 21-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204021 EN TC0204021 Support for Technical-Administrative Secretariat of Fontagro EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 20-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205033 To strengthen civil society organizations according to their associative, organizing, and interlocution capacities as well as to increase their incidence in areas and sectors where they can play a representative role: programming, governmental, and inter-institutional commissions; the G-15 system; specific projects; and, in some cases, the Consultative Council of the Poverty Reduction Strategy. TC0205033 Institutional Strengthening of Civil Society To strengthen civil society organizations according to their associative, organizing, and interlocution capacities as well as to increase their incidence in areas and sectors where they can play a representative role: programming, governmental, and inter-institutional commissions; the G-15 system; specific projects; and, in some cases, the Consultative Council of the Poverty Reduction Strategy. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201106 To strengthen airport security through the reform and adjustment of policies and regulatory frameworks and personnel training. The project consists of: (1) regulatory reform; (2) implementation of new administrative services; (3) training. TC0201106 Strengthening of Airport Security To strengthen airport security through the reform and adjustment of policies and regulatory frameworks and personnel training. The project consists of: (1) regulatory reform; (2) implementation of new administrative services; (3) training. Technical Cooperation Guatemala TRANSPORT 15-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201082 The TC will finance activities to prepare the Regional Funds for Local Development project (DR 153). These activities will include (i) a logical framework exercise; (ii) a study on the technical assistance and training needs of local governments, civil society organizations and communities; (iii) an evaluation of training programs for local actors and development of a training strategy; and (iv) an analysis of the institutional framework for local development. TC0201082 Institutional Strengthening for Local Development The TC will finance activities to prepare the Regional Funds for Local Development project (DR 153). These activities will include (i) a logical framework exercise; (ii) a study on the technical assistance and training needs of local governments, civil society organizations and communities; (iii) an evaluation of training programs for local actors and development of a training strategy; and (iv) an analysis of the institutional framework for local development. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0103016 The program will support the exchange of experiences and know-how among the members of ALIDE. The thematic areas will include banking techniques, and specialized financing approaches in which regional and extra-regional financial entities have developed strategies and efficient business practices and where sharing experiences would benefit the other members of ALIDE. TC0103016 Support Exchange of Know-How among Development Banks in LAC The program will support the exchange of experiences and know-how among the members of ALIDE. The thematic areas will include banking techniques, and specialized financing approaches in which regional and extra-regional financial entities have developed strategies and efficient business practices and where sharing experiences would benefit the other members of ALIDE. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112045 To support the new government in its efforts to improve and consolidate macroeconomic stabilization through the fortification of the technical capacity of the Central Bank in Honduras to assure the optimal fulfillment of its functions and objectives. TC0112045 Financial Program Consolidation To support the new government in its efforts to improve and consolidate macroeconomic stabilization through the fortification of the technical capacity of the Central Bank in Honduras to assure the optimal fulfillment of its functions and objectives. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202018 The direct objective of the project is to establish and recognize the Spanish language, as an working official language in the Harmonization System of Designation and Codification of Merchandise of the World Custom Organization. TC0202018 Work Spanish Language: Csa of Oma The direct objective of the project is to establish and recognize the Spanish language, as an working official language in the Harmonization System of Designation and Codification of Merchandise of the World Custom Organization. Technical Cooperation Regional 13-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203007 EN TC0203007 Planning & Concessioning Urban Services EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204011 EN TC0204011 French Experience in Environmental Rights EN Technical Cooperation Uruguay ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR-L1240 To support the reduction of poverty of approximately 120 single-crop sugar cane producers in the department of Monteros, province of Tucumán. AR-L1240 Poverty Reduction Microproducers in Tucumán To support the reduction of poverty of approximately 120 single-crop sugar cane producers in the department of Monteros, province of Tucumán. Loan Operation Argentina 09-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP9911185 To support the reduction of poverty of approximately 120 single-crop sugar cane producers in the department of Monteros, province of Tucumán. SP9911185 Poverty Reduction Microproducers in Tucumán To support the reduction of poverty of approximately 120 single-crop sugar cane producers in the department of Monteros, province of Tucumán. Technical Cooperation Argentina PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101009 The objective of this project is to provide support to institutes of higher learning in Latin America and the Caribbean enabling them to successfully launch and manage distance education programs based on information technology. Also, this initiative seeks to promote relationships among institutions with existing programs, as well as the sharing of experiences and resources. TC0101009 Development of Quality Standards for Higher Education Distance Learning The objective of this project is to provide support to institutes of higher learning in Latin America and the Caribbean enabling them to successfully launch and manage distance education programs based on information technology. Also, this initiative seeks to promote relationships among institutions with existing programs, as well as the sharing of experiences and resources. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 09-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0313 EN BR0313 Acre Sustainable Development EN Loan Operation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111014 The overall objective of the project is to promote good corporate citizenship in Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific objectives are: (i) to bring together the different stakeholders in corporate social responsibility (businesses, governments and NGO); (ii) to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of good corporate citizenship; and (iii) to disseminate best practices, through examples, of conduct that will advance corporate social and environmental responsibility. TC0111014 Conference On Corporate Social Responsability "Alliances for Development" The overall objective of the project is to promote good corporate citizenship in Latin America and the Caribbean. The specific objectives are: (i) to bring together the different stakeholders in corporate social responsibility (businesses, governments and NGO); (ii) to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of good corporate citizenship; and (iii) to disseminate best practices, through examples, of conduct that will advance corporate social and environmental responsibility. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201109 The Technical Cooperation project's principal objective is to support the preparation of the Institutional Development for Information Society loan operation (DR-0149) in its final design and proposal stage. The TC's resources would be used to finance both international and Dominican consulting services to prepare the necessary technical inputs in order to fulfill the loan operation's preparation process. TC0201109 Institutional Development for Information Society The Technical Cooperation project's principal objective is to support the preparation of the Institutional Development for Information Society loan operation (DR-0149) in its final design and proposal stage. The TC's resources would be used to finance both international and Dominican consulting services to prepare the necessary technical inputs in order to fulfill the loan operation's preparation process. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0206012 N/A TC0206012 Conference on Corporate Social Responsability "Alliances for Develpment" N/A Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 08-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0069 EN GY0069 PEF:GY0066 Information & Communications Technology EN Loan Operation Guyana SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 07-May-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201029 EN TC0201029 Training Modules in Justice Reform EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110049 EN TC0110049 Market of Business Development Services EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0205001 EN TC0205001 Gobernance of Urban Agglomerations EN Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 06-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201000 EN TC0201000 Support for IDB Civil Society Activities EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106004 The general objective of the project is to contribute to the consolidation of a regional textile and garment cluster in the Eje Cafetero region. The specific objective is to improve the competitiveness of micro and small firms through supply chain connections with larger companies. TC0106004 Business Linkages in the Garment Industry The general objective of the project is to contribute to the consolidation of a regional textile and garment cluster in the Eje Cafetero region. The specific objective is to improve the competitiveness of micro and small firms through supply chain connections with larger companies. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108007 The primary objective of the project is to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium scale enterprises by encouraging and facilitating cooperative ventures between firms linked vertically in chains of production and between firms that are horizontally connected in industrial clusters in specific geographic areas. Participating firms would enter into agreements to jointly address specific obstacles and opportunities. In addition, the project should help to demonstrate the effectiveness of these cooperative ventures and encourage further participation in other areas and industries, as well as facilitating the potential of sounder business relations by building greater trust and confidence between firms. TC0108007 Promotion of Cooperative Ventures between Firms The primary objective of the project is to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium scale enterprises by encouraging and facilitating cooperative ventures between firms linked vertically in chains of production and between firms that are horizontally connected in industrial clusters in specific geographic areas. Participating firms would enter into agreements to jointly address specific obstacles and opportunities. In addition, the project should help to demonstrate the effectiveness of these cooperative ventures and encourage further participation in other areas and industries, as well as facilitating the potential of sounder business relations by building greater trust and confidence between firms. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 01-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201030 EN TC0201030 IDB Source book Strategies & Guidelines in Criminal Justice Reform EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-May-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204016 The objective of the operation is to provide full technical assistance to the CSO of Belize for the consolidation of the national accounts. Support for the implementation of the 1993 SNA will be provided. Under the project the coverage of the national accounts will be expanded to reflect recent developments in the Belizean economy and, quarterly GDP estimates will be produced. TC0204016 Support for Central Statistics Office The objective of the operation is to provide full technical assistance to the CSO of Belize for the consolidation of the national accounts. Support for the implementation of the 1993 SNA will be provided. Under the project the coverage of the national accounts will be expanded to reflect recent developments in the Belizean economy and, quarterly GDP estimates will be produced. Technical Cooperation Belize REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204020 EN TC0204020 Support FTAA Negotiations Public Procurement/Civil Society EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204025 EN TC0204025 Analysis of the Fishery Sector in Ecuador EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 29-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1130 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of small-scale farmers in the Chimaltenango and Sacatepéquez regions, by enhancing the production of nontraditional crops, promoting value-added activities, providing adequate financing, and product marketing activities. GU-L1130 Competitiveness of Indigenous Small Farmers To improve the socioeconomic conditions of small-scale farmers in the Chimaltenango and Sacatepéquez regions, by enhancing the production of nontraditional crops, promoting value-added activities, providing adequate financing, and product marketing activities. Loan Operation Guatemala 26-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0105020 To improve the socioeconomic conditions of small-scale farmers in the Chimaltenango and Sacatepéquez regions, by enhancing the production of nontraditional crops, promoting value-added activities, providing adequate financing, and product marketing activities. SP0105020 Competitiveness of Indigenous Small Farmers To improve the socioeconomic conditions of small-scale farmers in the Chimaltenango and Sacatepéquez regions, by enhancing the production of nontraditional crops, promoting value-added activities, providing adequate financing, and product marketing activities. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 26-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9811549 EN TC9811549 Support Asociación Promoción Saneamiento Ambiental en Comunidad (APROSAC) EN Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 25-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0224 EN PE0224 Saving and Credit Municipal Arequipa EN Loan Operation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0225 EN PE0225 Municipal Credit and Saving Tacna EN Loan Operation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0226 EN PE0226 Edpyme Crear Arequipa S.A. EN Loan Operation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0227 EN PE0227 Edpyme Proempresa S.A. EN Loan Operation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0228 EN PE0228 Edpyme Edyficar S.A. EN Loan Operation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0229 EN PE0229 Edpyme Nueva Visión S.A. EN Loan Operation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PE0230 EN PE0230 Edpyme Crear Tacna S.A. EN Loan Operation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 24-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202013 The overall objective of this proposal is to provide technical assistance to the Government of Brazil to establish a Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme to facilitate and increase the flow of private capital to infrastructure projects. Specifically, the program will contribute to: a) the establishment and start up of the Brazilian PPP Unit in the Ministry of Planning and Budget; and b) the creation of a Technical Assistance Fund for PPP Development to finance the activities of the PPP. TC0202013 Support for Public Private Partnership Initiative The overall objective of this proposal is to provide technical assistance to the Government of Brazil to establish a Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme to facilitate and increase the flow of private capital to infrastructure projects. Specifically, the program will contribute to: a) the establishment and start up of the Brazilian PPP Unit in the Ministry of Planning and Budget; and b) the creation of a Technical Assistance Fund for PPP Development to finance the activities of the PPP. Technical Cooperation Brazil REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 23-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203036 EN TC0203036 Basic Education, Access and Management Support Program EN Technical Cooperation Guyana EDUCATION 22-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203023 The general objective is to support the preparation of the Strengthening the Nartional Statistic System (SEN) and the 2003 Population and Housing Census. The specifi objetive is to formulate a program to promote Citizens and Civil Society Organizations's participation in the Census formulation and execution, through a social marketing strategy and program. TC0203023 Citizen Participation on Census 2002 The general objective is to support the preparation of the Strengthening the Nartional Statistic System (SEN) and the 2003 Population and Housing Census. The specifi objetive is to formulate a program to promote Citizens and Civil Society Organizations's participation in the Census formulation and execution, through a social marketing strategy and program. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203032 The main objectives are: (i) support the consolidation process of the local management and the immediate transfer of knowledge and methods to the local personal who are in charge of the "Secretaría Permanente" and (ii) implement the Capacitation Plan required for the strength the capacity of the local authorities and community groups in outstanding issues in order to activity participation in the Investment Plan and in the Sustainable Development of "Mundo Maya", through the training workshops. TC0203032 Strengthening Mundo Maya Organization & Local Organizations The main objectives are: (i) support the consolidation process of the local management and the immediate transfer of knowledge and methods to the local personal who are in charge of the "Secretaría Permanente" and (ii) implement the Capacitation Plan required for the strength the capacity of the local authorities and community groups in outstanding issues in order to activity participation in the Investment Plan and in the Sustainable Development of "Mundo Maya", through the training workshops. Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 19-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011051 Support Manizales in the definition of the institucional legal and finance framework to allow modernization and development of the social housing sector at a municipal level. TC0011051 Housing Sector Modernization in Manizales Support Manizales in the definition of the institucional legal and finance framework to allow modernization and development of the social housing sector at a municipal level. Technical Cooperation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 18-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109019 To support the efforts of the government of Honduras to define a policy of modern housing, based on a solid analysis of the sector and its institutional framework. TC0109019 Support for Housing Policy To support the efforts of the government of Honduras to define a policy of modern housing, based on a solid analysis of the sector and its institutional framework. Technical Cooperation Honduras URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 18-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204015 To support the preparation of the Project for Citizen Coexistence for the Municipalities of the Sula Valley (HO-0205), and to contribute to the reduction of the safety risk and violence indices in the Valley. TC0204015 Support Preparation Citizenry Coexistence Project To support the preparation of the Project for Citizen Coexistence for the Municipalities of the Sula Valley (HO-0205), and to contribute to the reduction of the safety risk and violence indices in the Valley. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0033 EN BO0033 Environmental Social Protection Sta Cruz - Pto. Suarez EN Loan Operation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 17-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0036 EN BO0036 Integration Corr. Santa Cruz-Puerto Suarez EN Loan Operation Bolivia TRANSPORT 17-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/DR0138 The project aims to enhance the efficiency of Dominican agriculture in order to make the agri-food sector more competitive and reduce poverty in rural areas. It intends to eliminate important trade inefficiencies in the sector, improve the efficiency of public sector expenditures, reassigning resources to public goods and services. It includes investments in technology support, agro-food safety and innoculations, and institutional reform. DR0138 Supporting Food and Agricultural Sector Competitiveness The project aims to enhance the efficiency of Dominican agriculture in order to make the agri-food sector more competitive and reduce poverty in rural areas. It intends to eliminate important trade inefficiencies in the sector, improve the efficiency of public sector expenditures, reassigning resources to public goods and services. It includes investments in technology support, agro-food safety and innoculations, and institutional reform. Loan Operation Dominican Republic AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 17-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU0133 The program will address the interconnected issues of environmental degradation and the high poverty rate through activities and investments designed to promote sustainable growth and to increase the social capital of rural communities, mainly by improving mechanisms for planning and implementing natural resource management. GU0133 Priority Basin Natural Resources The program will address the interconnected issues of environmental degradation and the high poverty rate through activities and investments designed to promote sustainable growth and to increase the social capital of rural communities, mainly by improving mechanisms for planning and implementing natural resource management. Loan Operation Guatemala ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 17-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0160 The general program objective is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of oversight in public administration by modernizing and strengthening the General Auditing Office (CGR) as the supreme audit institution responsible for overseeing the administration of State resources. NI0160 Modernization Strengthening General Comptrollers The general program objective is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of oversight in public administration by modernizing and strengthening the General Auditing Office (CGR) as the supreme audit institution responsible for overseeing the administration of State resources. Loan Operation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112060 EN TC0112060 Content Development & Design in Information & Communication Technology EN Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 17-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202015 To strengthen airport security through the reform and adjustment of policies and regulatory frameworks and personnel training. The project consists of: (1) regulatory reform; (2) implementation of new administrative services; (3) training. TC0202015 Airport Security Improvements To strengthen airport security through the reform and adjustment of policies and regulatory frameworks and personnel training. The project consists of: (1) regulatory reform; (2) implementation of new administrative services; (3) training. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua TRANSPORT 17-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201001 EN TC0201001 Support Preparation Modernization of the State Strategy EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203000 EN TC0203000 Italian Experiences in Sme Development Programs EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202045 EN TC0202045 Sewerage Project of Heredia EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica WATER AND SANITATION 11-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203003 EN TC0203003 Diagnostic Water & Services Sector in Alajuela EN Technical Cooperation Costa Rica WATER AND SANITATION 11-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109016 The general objective is to consolidate and ensure the long-term sustainability of the biodiversity conservation framework for the entire archipelago of the Bay Islands. This operation will be used to prepare Component 1 of HO-0198 (Second stage of the Bay Islands Environment Management Program). TC0109016 Ecosystem Management of the Bay Islands The general objective is to consolidate and ensure the long-term sustainability of the biodiversity conservation framework for the entire archipelago of the Bay Islands. This operation will be used to prepare Component 1 of HO-0198 (Second stage of the Bay Islands Environment Management Program). Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204007 EN TC0204007 Community Development & Social Capital Construction EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112044 The main objectives for this technical operation are: a) support the design of policies in order to achieve budgetary savings; b) support preliminary activities which will contribute to prepare reform strategies required to face the re-engineering process of SEFIN striving for efficiency, efficacy and the elimination of overlapping functions and responsibilities among positions; c) support the preparation of reform strategies required to introduce methodological modifications in the budgetary system that will achieve the direct relationship of plan-budget which will be the basis for the result evaluation system; and d) support the elaboration of a reform and institutional modernization strategy for the Finance Ministry Secretariat. TC0112044 Strengthening of the Budget System The main objectives for this technical operation are: a) support the design of policies in order to achieve budgetary savings; b) support preliminary activities which will contribute to prepare reform strategies required to face the re-engineering process of SEFIN striving for efficiency, efficacy and the elimination of overlapping functions and responsibilities among positions; c) support the preparation of reform strategies required to introduce methodological modifications in the budgetary system that will achieve the direct relationship of plan-budget which will be the basis for the result evaluation system; and d) support the elaboration of a reform and institutional modernization strategy for the Finance Ministry Secretariat. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GU-L1129 To help improve the socioeconomic conditions of the CNH population and help them reintegrate into the country's economy by transforming their subsistence production efforts into sustainable business activities. GU-L1129 Agricultural Development for Nuevo Horizonte Community To help improve the socioeconomic conditions of the CNH population and help them reintegrate into the country's economy by transforming their subsistence production efforts into sustainable business activities. Loan Operation Guatemala 04-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0102018 To help improve the socioeconomic conditions of the CNH population and help them reintegrate into the country's economy by transforming their subsistence production efforts into sustainable business activities. SP0102018 Agricultural Development for Nuevo Horizonte Community To help improve the socioeconomic conditions of the CNH population and help them reintegrate into the country's economy by transforming their subsistence production efforts into sustainable business activities. Technical Cooperation Guatemala PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0103017 EN TC0103017 Workshop for Housing in Nicaragua EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 04-Apr-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108017 The general objective of this project is to promote productive activities of mostly agribusiness-related economic groups established primarily by female workforce in the migration-affected rural areas of Mexico, by addressing the lack of business skills, market and information access, and critical seed capital financing. In particular, the project, lead by the Fundación de Productividad en el Campo (FDPC), will focus on selected rural communities in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Michoacán where such social disintegration phenomenon caused by migration is most noticeable. The Project will leverage migrants' remittances for productive investments, integrating them into the economic development of their hometowns, creating jobs so as to stabilize the community in the long term. This will be achieved by organizing the remittances of migrants into an effective and accessible source of seed capital for agricultural producers. The Project will enhance the business skills required for producing and marketing agricultural products from rural areas especially to the US market, leveraging the readily accessible market information and marketing know-how of migrants in the US. The resources raised and invested by those migrants will stimulate business and employment growth in the difficult regions. TC0108017 Investment of Remittances The general objective of this project is to promote productive activities of mostly agribusiness-related economic groups established primarily by female workforce in the migration-affected rural areas of Mexico, by addressing the lack of business skills, market and information access, and critical seed capital financing. In particular, the project, lead by the Fundación de Productividad en el Campo (FDPC), will focus on selected rural communities in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Michoacán where such social disintegration phenomenon caused by migration is most noticeable. The Project will leverage migrants' remittances for productive investments, integrating them into the economic development of their hometowns, creating jobs so as to stabilize the community in the long term. This will be achieved by organizing the remittances of migrants into an effective and accessible source of seed capital for agricultural producers. The Project will enhance the business skills required for producing and marketing agricultural products from rural areas especially to the US market, leveraging the readily accessible market information and marketing know-how of migrants in the US. The resources raised and invested by those migrants will stimulate business and employment growth in the difficult regions. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 04-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0204004 EN TC0204004 Conservation Units and Eco-Tourism Development EN Technical Cooperation Brazil ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 04-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0130 The objective of the operation is to support the development of the private sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, by increasing the supply of medium- and long-term financing. ES0130 Multisector Credit Program The objective of the operation is to support the development of the private sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, by increasing the supply of medium- and long-term financing. Loan Operation El Salvador FINANCIAL MARKETS 03-Apr-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI-L1117 To increase and stabilize the incomes of micro- and small-scale rural producers in the dry tropic, by diversifying their production, generating value-added and marketing their produce. NI-L1117 Development of Sheep Raising On "trópico Seco" To increase and stabilize the incomes of micro- and small-scale rural producers in the dry tropic, by diversifying their production, generating value-added and marketing their produce. Loan Operation Nicaragua 03-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0011029 To increase and stabilize the incomes of micro- and small-scale rural producers in the dry tropic, by diversifying their production, generating value-added and marketing their produce. SP0011029 Development of Sheep Raising On "trópico Seco" To increase and stabilize the incomes of micro- and small-scale rural producers in the dry tropic, by diversifying their production, generating value-added and marketing their produce. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0001017 The goal of this project is to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the small agricultural producers, helping them to elevate the profitability of their real estate by providing access to a system of specialized services. TC0001017 Strengthening Agroexporter Capacity The goal of this project is to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the small agricultural producers, helping them to elevate the profitability of their real estate by providing access to a system of specialized services. Technical Cooperation Honduras AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 03-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0103001 To assist small and medium Ecuadorian enterprises in becoming more efficient, productive, competitive, and profitable, through improved technological and environmental management. TC0103001 Promotion of Cleaner Production Processes To assist small and medium Ecuadorian enterprises in becoming more efficient, productive, competitive, and profitable, through improved technological and environmental management. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108000 The program has the general objective to expand the volume and quality of financial services for microenterprises through a strengthened credit union system.The specific objective is to strengthen FECRECOOP as an institution and saving and loan cooperatives (CACs); so that they are able to comply with the requirements of the Cooperatives Act and start providing microfinancial services TC0108000 Strengthening of Savings and Loan Cooperatives The program has the general objective to expand the volume and quality of financial services for microenterprises through a strengthened credit union system.The specific objective is to strengthen FECRECOOP as an institution and saving and loan cooperatives (CACs); so that they are able to comply with the requirements of the Cooperatives Act and start providing microfinancial services Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Apr-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202009 The objective of the project is to promote the creation and growth of small axiliary tourism firms by providing them access to medium and long term financing, as well as support to their management and productivity through the introduction of this new capital financing instrument.Through capital, quasi-equity, and working-capital loans, the Fund will invest in Mexican small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide products and services for the tourism sector. TC0202009 Tourism Sector Auxiliary Industry Fund The objective of the project is to promote the creation and growth of small axiliary tourism firms by providing them access to medium and long term financing, as well as support to their management and productivity through the introduction of this new capital financing instrument.Through capital, quasi-equity, and working-capital loans, the Fund will invest in Mexican small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide products and services for the tourism sector. Technical Cooperation Mexico 03-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202010 On April 3, 2002 the Donors Committee considered a proposal (MIF/AT-462) for an equity investment in the amount of $10 million to create a fund for small and medium-sized ancillary tourism enterprises in Mexico (the Fund or PYMEX). In 2002 the Donors Committee approved $7 million of the amount proposed by Management, with the understanding that it could consider an additional capital investment of $3 million for a second closing depending on the performance of the PYMEX by then. An additional investment of up to $3 million was requested to Management in 2004, based on the PYMEX Fund's performance, which is considered to be very positive. TC0202010 Tourism Sector Auxiliary Industry Fund On April 3, 2002 the Donors Committee considered a proposal (MIF/AT-462) for an equity investment in the amount of $10 million to create a fund for small and medium-sized ancillary tourism enterprises in Mexico (the Fund or PYMEX). In 2002 the Donors Committee approved $7 million of the amount proposed by Management, with the understanding that it could consider an additional capital investment of $3 million for a second closing depending on the performance of the PYMEX by then. An additional investment of up to $3 million was requested to Management in 2004, based on the PYMEX Fund's performance, which is considered to be very positive. Equity Mexico 03-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203011 EN TC0203011 III Stage Facility Support Program in Southeast of México EN Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 03-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9802449 The objective of the project is to strengthen the Superintendency so that it will be able to implement and enforce the new legal framework. To achieve this objective, the project will provide support in three areas: (i) the drafting of the regulations for the new laws; (ii) the upgrading of supervision tools and practices and training of the inspectors and supervisors in consolidated supervision and; (iii) strengthening of off-site supervision. TC9802449 Strengthening Bank Supervision The objective of the project is to strengthen the Superintendency so that it will be able to implement and enforce the new legal framework. To achieve this objective, the project will provide support in three areas: (i) the drafting of the regulations for the new laws; (ii) the upgrading of supervision tools and practices and training of the inspectors and supervisors in consolidated supervision and; (iii) strengthening of off-site supervision. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 03-Apr-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201113 Strengthen the Comisión Nacional de Bancos y Seguros' ability to analyze and supervise the Honduran financial institutions. TC0201113 Institutional Strengthening Comisión Nacional de Bancos y Seguros Strengthen the Comisión Nacional de Bancos y Seguros' ability to analyze and supervise the Honduran financial institutions. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108016 The Project's general objective is to support the strengthening of the Vice Ministry of Governmental Coordination at the Ministry of the Presidency towards increasing its efficacy and efficiency in the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the governmental management. Specific objectives are to support the monitoring and evaluation of projects, programs and government policies, through: (a) the integration and modernization of the Vice Ministry's information systems; (b) the development of a proper methodology to the evaluation of public management; and (c) the dissemination and transparency of public management results. TC0108016 Strengthening of the Ministry of the Presidency The Project's general objective is to support the strengthening of the Vice Ministry of Governmental Coordination at the Ministry of the Presidency towards increasing its efficacy and efficiency in the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the governmental management. Specific objectives are to support the monitoring and evaluation of projects, programs and government policies, through: (a) the integration and modernization of the Vice Ministry's information systems; (b) the development of a proper methodology to the evaluation of public management; and (c) the dissemination and transparency of public management results. Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203010 EN TC0203010 Usage of Compressed Natural Gas By New Mototaxis EN Technical Cooperation Peru ENERGY 28-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR0149 EN UR0149 FEP:UR0139 Improvement Management IMM EN Loan Operation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202042 To support the Guatemalan authorities in fulfilling the commitments assumed before the Consultative Group on items involving the implementation of the Peace Agreements. TC0202042 Consultative Group Accords Implementation Follow-Up To support the Guatemalan authorities in fulfilling the commitments assumed before the Consultative Group on items involving the implementation of the Peace Agreements. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 27-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109015 N/A TC0109015 Tejona Electric Energy Project CR0036 N/A Technical Cooperation Costa Rica 25-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202038 EN TC0202038 Ensuring Quality of Preschool Education EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 21-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203004 EN TC0203004 Supporting Integration of Emerging Social Sector Activities EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111020 EN TC0111020 Study on Investments for Housing Rehabilitation EN Technical Cooperation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 20-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203030 N/A TC0203030 Sustainable Energy in Mexico, Central America and Brazil N/A Technical Cooperation Regional 19-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110054 To finance studies that are indispensable for the completion of an exhaustive analysis of project HO0211. TC0110054 San Pedro Sula Water and Sewerage Project To finance studies that are indispensable for the completion of an exhaustive analysis of project HO0211. Technical Cooperation Honduras WATER AND SANITATION 15-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH0176 EN CH0176 PEF:CH0174 Rural Electrification Program EN Loan Operation Chile ENERGY 14-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112088 Support the General Secretariat of the Andean Community in areas related to the deepening of the integration process and the creation of the Andean Common Market in the year 2005. TC0112088 Support for General Secretariat of Andean Community Support the General Secretariat of the Andean Community in areas related to the deepening of the integration process and the creation of the Andean Common Market in the year 2005. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202008 The project will provide technical assistance and capacity building to specific communities in order for them to formulate their local plans to prevent domestic violence. The results from this experience will be important inputs to the National Program for Violence Prevention. TC0202008 Local Plans for Violence Prevention The project will provide technical assistance and capacity building to specific communities in order for them to formulate their local plans to prevent domestic violence. The results from this experience will be important inputs to the National Program for Violence Prevention. Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0323 CONSOLIDATE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE TOURIST DESTINATIONS THAT WERE ESTABLISHED IN THE NORTHEAST BY THE FIRST PHASE. DESTINATION COMMUNITIES WILL BE SUPPORTED TO ADOPT PLANS THAT WILL: (I) MINIMIZE LONGTERM NEGATIVE IMPACTS; (II) MAXIMIZE AGREGATED BENEFITS TO TOURISTS AND THEIR DESTINATIONS; (III) ALLOCATE BENEFIT AND COSTS IN AN EQUITABLE MANNER; AND (IV) BE ADAPTABLE TO FUTURE CHANGES IN CONDITIONS. BR0323 Prodetur II Northeast Region CONSOLIDATE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE TOURIST DESTINATIONS THAT WERE ESTABLISHED IN THE NORTHEAST BY THE FIRST PHASE. DESTINATION COMMUNITIES WILL BE SUPPORTED TO ADOPT PLANS THAT WILL: (I) MINIMIZE LONGTERM NEGATIVE IMPACTS; (II) MAXIMIZE AGREGATED BENEFITS TO TOURISTS AND THEIR DESTINATIONS; (III) ALLOCATE BENEFIT AND COSTS IN AN EQUITABLE MANNER; AND (IV) BE ADAPTABLE TO FUTURE CHANGES IN CONDITIONS. Loan Operation Brazil SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 04-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0234 EN CO0234 Social Infrastructure and Management Community for Peace EN Loan Operation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011081 The main objective of this project is to conduct a diagnostic assessment of urban crime in Colombia since the 1960s and to examine the factors causing impunity before the law from the perspective of "bottlenecks" in the criminal investigation process. TC0011081 Urban Crime and Impunity in Colombia The main objective of this project is to conduct a diagnostic assessment of urban crime in Colombia since the 1960s and to examine the factors causing impunity before the law from the perspective of "bottlenecks" in the criminal investigation process. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012027 TO HELP THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND CALIBRATION OF A MODERN MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO SIMULATE THE WATER QUALITY IN THE UPPER AND MIDDLE TIETE RIVER BASIN, WHICH WILL BE USED BY DIFFERENT TECHNICAL ORGANISMS IN SAO PAULO STATE DEALING WITH WATER RESOURCES. THIS IMPORTANT PLANNING TOOL WILL ALLOW THE EVALUATION OF LIMNOLOGIC CONDITIONS IN RIVERS AND RESERVOIRS AND WILL HELP THE DECISION MAKERS TO ASSUME MORE APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT OF THE WATER RESOURCES IN THE REGION. TC0012027 High and Medium Tiete Watershed Mathematical Model TO HELP THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND CALIBRATION OF A MODERN MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO SIMULATE THE WATER QUALITY IN THE UPPER AND MIDDLE TIETE RIVER BASIN, WHICH WILL BE USED BY DIFFERENT TECHNICAL ORGANISMS IN SAO PAULO STATE DEALING WITH WATER RESOURCES. THIS IMPORTANT PLANNING TOOL WILL ALLOW THE EVALUATION OF LIMNOLOGIC CONDITIONS IN RIVERS AND RESERVOIRS AND WILL HELP THE DECISION MAKERS TO ASSUME MORE APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT OF THE WATER RESOURCES IN THE REGION. Technical Cooperation Brazil ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 01-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0103010 The objective of the project is to contribute to raising awareness among the general public in Latin America on the problem of disability, with special emphasis on the aspects of social integration and participation of the people with disability in the economic development of the countries. TC0103010 Economic and Social Inclusion of Handicapped Persons The objective of the project is to contribute to raising awareness among the general public in Latin America on the problem of disability, with special emphasis on the aspects of social integration and participation of the people with disability in the economic development of the countries. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Mar-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108001 To contribute to: (a) the mobilization of social capital in the region for programs of special ethical interest; (ii) the acknowledgement on behalf of the principal actors of development, of their ethical responsibilities; and (iii) the active incorporation of the ethical dimension in development policies and projects. TC0108001 Social Capital, Ethics and Development Initiative To contribute to: (a) the mobilization of social capital in the region for programs of special ethical interest; (ii) the acknowledgement on behalf of the principal actors of development, of their ethical responsibilities; and (iii) the active incorporation of the ethical dimension in development policies and projects. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0203005 EN TC0203005 Training On Tourism Industry in the Bahamas EN Technical Cooperation Belize SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 01-Mar-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0155 EN ES0155 Savings and Credit Cooperative Federations EN Loan Operation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0156 EN ES0156 Microenterprise Support Center EN Loan Operation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0157 EN ES0157 Santiago Nonualco Credit EN Loan Operation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0158 EN ES0158 CALPIA Financier EN Loan Operation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 28-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0104019 The overall objective is to achieve sustainable improvements in macroeconomic management that will lead to increased domestic savings, investment, output and employment in the Caribbean region. TC0104019 Establishment of a Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Center The overall objective is to achieve sustainable improvements in macroeconomic management that will lead to increased domestic savings, investment, output and employment in the Caribbean region. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202029 EN TC0202029 Learning From the Brazilian Environmental Councils EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 26-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202035 EN TC0202035 Water Governance in Latin America and Caribbean EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 26-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106019 EN TC0106019 Support Joint Census in Mercosur EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107009 The project will strengthen Bandesarrollo Microempresas by reducing the non-performing loan portfolio, increasing loan officer productivity and improving customer retention. It will also develop a credit risk scoring system that will allow better measuring of risk. TC0107009 Risk Scoring System for Bandesarrollo Microempresas The project will strengthen Bandesarrollo Microempresas by reducing the non-performing loan portfolio, increasing loan officer productivity and improving customer retention. It will also develop a credit risk scoring system that will allow better measuring of risk. Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 22-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201077 To assist the Government and specifically NIC, in the realization of the studies needed to design the different elements of the policy and institutional framework and to prepare the feasibilty studies of the investments componets of the program. TC0201077 Design of National Irrigation Development Plan To assist the Government and specifically NIC, in the realization of the studies needed to design the different elements of the policy and institutional framework and to prepare the feasibilty studies of the investments componets of the program. Technical Cooperation Jamaica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 22-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202007 EN TC0202007 Comparative Analysis Conditions Encouraging Foreign Investment EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 22-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202034 EN TC0202034 Strategic Issues in Water Resources EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0202036 EN TC0202036 Flooding Emergency Assistance in la Paz EN Technical Cooperation Bolivia ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH0170 EN CH0170 Modernization Office Comptroller General EN Loan Operation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108040 To increase and improve the access that microentrepreneurs and individuals with low incomes have to the financial services that are provided by efficient and sustainable financial institutions; and objectively strengthen the operational and managerial capacity of FIMs that have made a commitment to operate in accordance with performance and financial and institutional sustainability criteria. TC0108040 Strengthening Financial Institutions for Microenterprises To increase and improve the access that microentrepreneurs and individuals with low incomes have to the financial services that are provided by efficient and sustainable financial institutions; and objectively strengthen the operational and managerial capacity of FIMs that have made a commitment to operate in accordance with performance and financial and institutional sustainability criteria. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109002 It is estimated that around 65 of the remittances flow into marginalized areas of the country without formal financial infrastructure. The Mexican government has proposed the transformation of the Patronato del Ahorro Nacional (PAHNAL) into the Banco Nacional del Ahorro y Servicios Financieros (BANSEFI), which currently works as a second-tier bank for the participants in the Popular Savings and Loans Sector, providing financial services such as risk management, remittances or treasury and trust services This project is supporting the restructuring called for by the laws governing the low-income savings and loan sector so as to promote the orderly development of its institutions, while at the same time protecting domestic savings and an expansion of the financial services offered to small businesses and microenterprises. The project has three components: (i) technical assistance for 1,000 branches belonging to BANSEFI and four currently regulated cajas de ahorro (savings banks) to adapt to the provisions of the new laws; (ii) technological modernization of BANSEFI; and (iii) development of new savings products within BANSEFI. A special aim is to create a network to compete for remittances sent by Mexicans living abroad. TC0109002 Strengthening Savings and Credit Unions It is estimated that around 65 of the remittances flow into marginalized areas of the country without formal financial infrastructure. The Mexican government has proposed the transformation of the Patronato del Ahorro Nacional (PAHNAL) into the Banco Nacional del Ahorro y Servicios Financieros (BANSEFI), which currently works as a second-tier bank for the participants in the Popular Savings and Loans Sector, providing financial services such as risk management, remittances or treasury and trust services This project is supporting the restructuring called for by the laws governing the low-income savings and loan sector so as to promote the orderly development of its institutions, while at the same time protecting domestic savings and an expansion of the financial services offered to small businesses and microenterprises. The project has three components: (i) technical assistance for 1,000 branches belonging to BANSEFI and four currently regulated cajas de ahorro (savings banks) to adapt to the provisions of the new laws; (ii) technological modernization of BANSEFI; and (iii) development of new savings products within BANSEFI. A special aim is to create a network to compete for remittances sent by Mexicans living abroad. Technical Cooperation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109022 Support teh Bolsa de Valores de Colombia's efforts to develop capital markets via: (a) development and establishment of modern corporate goverance standards and information disclosure requirements (plus information disclosure system); (b) design and establishment of clearance and settlement facility; and (c) design and establishment of derivateives exchange. TC0109022 Strengthening Capital Markets Support teh Bolsa de Valores de Colombia's efforts to develop capital markets via: (a) development and establishment of modern corporate goverance standards and information disclosure requirements (plus information disclosure system); (b) design and establishment of clearance and settlement facility; and (c) design and establishment of derivateives exchange. Technical Cooperation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9910011 EN TC9910011 Violence Prevention in School Curriculum EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0103038 EN TC0103038 Promotion Export Policies Institutional Strengthening EN Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106014 Undertake preparatory activities for the Youth Development Program in Jamaica, scheduled to go to the Board in early 2003. Specific areas of work include skills training and labor market matching, community organizations such as youth clubs, and violence prevention interventions. The TC will strengthen the capacity of the National Center for Youth Development to coordinate and monitor interventions in a strategic manner. TC0106014 Support for the Youth Development Program Undertake preparatory activities for the Youth Development Program in Jamaica, scheduled to go to the Board in early 2003. Specific areas of work include skills training and labor market matching, community organizations such as youth clubs, and violence prevention interventions. The TC will strengthen the capacity of the National Center for Youth Development to coordinate and monitor interventions in a strategic manner. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201057 EN TC0201057 Support Indigenous Business Development EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0355 EN BR0355 Santa Catarina Highways Stage IV EN Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 13-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0102006 EN TC0102006 Field Trip to Study Improvement & Innovation in Education EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 11-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201062 (a) strengthen the capacity of the local network of CBO's, non-governmental organizations, private sector associations and municipalities of the Bay Islands in skills fundamental to a locally-driven and endemic environmental management scheme. (b) strengthen the institutional arrangements needed for environmental management of the Bay Islands. TC0201062 Strengthening Local Participation for Environmental Management in Bay Islands (a) strengthen the capacity of the local network of CBO's, non-governmental organizations, private sector associations and municipalities of the Bay Islands in skills fundamental to a locally-driven and endemic environmental management scheme. (b) strengthen the institutional arrangements needed for environmental management of the Bay Islands. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108028 The objective of this TS is to support the formulation and the process of developing instruments for putting together a regional plan aimed to strengthen occupational health insurance against labor associated risks in RE2. TC0108028 Strengthening Labor Health Instruments The objective of this TS is to support the formulation and the process of developing instruments for putting together a regional plan aimed to strengthen occupational health insurance against labor associated risks in RE2. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 10-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108030 EN TC0108030 HIV/AIDS and the Business Community in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0010042 Contribute to sustainable development in the coastal marine zone of Puntarenas and the Gulf of Nicoya by: (a) generating an understanding of its resource potential and a culture that promotes conservation and responsible resource use; (b) developing capacity for management and sustainable production of coastal marine resources by the Puntarenas community and surrounding areas; (c) Promoting national and international tourism based on recreational learning and appreciation of coastal marine resources that help make the marine park self-sustaining and reactivate the Puntarenas economy. TC0010042 Punta Arenas Marine Park Support Study Contribute to sustainable development in the coastal marine zone of Puntarenas and the Gulf of Nicoya by: (a) generating an understanding of its resource potential and a culture that promotes conservation and responsible resource use; (b) developing capacity for management and sustainable production of coastal marine resources by the Puntarenas community and surrounding areas; (c) Promoting national and international tourism based on recreational learning and appreciation of coastal marine resources that help make the marine park self-sustaining and reactivate the Puntarenas economy. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 08-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0116 The projec will reduce the level of violent crime and improve public security, allowing higher rates of economic growth and improvements in the quality of life of the Salvadoran people. The program has four components: institutional strengthening; information systems; prevention; and rehabilitation. ES0116 Support Social Peace Program I The projec will reduce the level of violent crime and improve public security, allowing higher rates of economic growth and improvements in the quality of life of the Salvadoran people. The program has four components: institutional strengthening; information systems; prevention; and rehabilitation. Loan Operation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Feb-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0102047 EN TC0102047 Fostering International Investments in the SME Sector of Latin America EN Technical Cooperation Regional INDUSTRY 05-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112008 N/A TC0112008 HIV/AIDS: Annual Meeting Seminar 2002 N/A Technical Cooperation Regional 05-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201112 EN TC0201112 Social Policy Dialogue EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Feb-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0010008 The project will introduce a business intermediary agency (AIC) that will be responsible for identifying international and local markets interested in purchasing handicrafts and link them to the Panamanian handicrafts sector. The project will also provide technical assistance and training resources to assist artisans with the design, development and production of handcrafted articles that meet market requirements in terms of quality, quantity, pricing and delivery times. TC0010008 Competitiveness of Panamenian Handicrafts The project will introduce a business intermediary agency (AIC) that will be responsible for identifying international and local markets interested in purchasing handicrafts and link them to the Panamanian handicrafts sector. The project will also provide technical assistance and training resources to assist artisans with the design, development and production of handcrafted articles that meet market requirements in terms of quality, quantity, pricing and delivery times. Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112070 The objective is to prepare three papers about key issues of tourism development to be attended in orden to get a susteinable activity in the long term and produce revenues to the local communities. TC0112070 Sustainable Tourism Development The objective is to prepare three papers about key issues of tourism development to be attended in orden to get a susteinable activity in the long term and produce revenues to the local communities. Technical Cooperation Brazil SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 29-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011019 Promote & facilitate a positive culture of aging, as well as the social, labor and economic integration of lower-income older adults, by: (a) strengthening State and civil society organizations devoted to older adults; (b) supporting the diaglogue between IDB Country Offices and civil society organizations; and (c) the incorporation of resulting initiatives to the regular Bank programming process.. TC0011019 Program to Support Organizations for the Elderly Promote & facilitate a positive culture of aging, as well as the social, labor and economic integration of lower-income older adults, by: (a) strengthening State and civil society organizations devoted to older adults; (b) supporting the diaglogue between IDB Country Offices and civil society organizations; and (c) the incorporation of resulting initiatives to the regular Bank programming process.. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111032 With the resources of this operation, special sessions will be added to the INDES basic course with a view to increasing the course's relevance and making it more pertinent to the devlopment objectives of the afrodescendent community. TC0111032 Social Programs - Afro-Descendents With the resources of this operation, special sessions will be added to the INDES basic course with a view to increasing the course's relevance and making it more pertinent to the devlopment objectives of the afrodescendent community. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112005 Prepare the municipalities of the Island of Chiloe and the Province of Palena, Chile, for community based tourism and to restore the urban areas and churches that constitute their historic heritage, and improve national parks to receive visitors. TC0112005 Community Based Tourism On Island of Chiloe & Province of Palema Prepare the municipalities of the Island of Chiloe and the Province of Palena, Chile, for community based tourism and to restore the urban areas and churches that constitute their historic heritage, and improve national parks to receive visitors. Technical Cooperation Chile SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 28-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0103004 The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional capacity of FINAMERICA to improve its financial position, reach a larger number of small and micrenterprises, and offer a wider variety of financial services to meet their needs. TC0103004 Institutional Strengthening of Finamerica, S.A. The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional capacity of FINAMERICA to improve its financial position, reach a larger number of small and micrenterprises, and offer a wider variety of financial services to meet their needs. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201064 EN TC0201064 Strengthening Presidence Consejo de Ministros EN Technical Cooperation Peru REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0244 The overall objective of the program is to increase the rate of human capital accumulation in households living in extreme poverty, by improving their education, health and food consumption. The specific objectives of the program are (i) consolidate the rural interventions in education, health and food consumption to ensure medium and long term impacts, (ii) increase coverage to the urban area, (iii) increase operational efficiency, and (iv) continue impact evaluation. ME0244 Opportunities Phase I The overall objective of the program is to increase the rate of human capital accumulation in households living in extreme poverty, by improving their education, health and food consumption. The specific objectives of the program are (i) consolidate the rural interventions in education, health and food consumption to ensure medium and long term impacts, (ii) increase coverage to the urban area, (iii) increase operational efficiency, and (iv) continue impact evaluation. Loan Operation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012047 The general objective of the project is to support the initative of the governments of South American countries to develop the regional physical infrastructure in accordance with the lines of action of the Action for Montevideo established by these governments and by the Technical Cooperation Committee. The support will involve the IDB, the Andean Cooperation for Development, the Fund for the La Plata region TC0012047 Latin American Infrastructure Integration The general objective of the project is to support the initative of the governments of South American countries to develop the regional physical infrastructure in accordance with the lines of action of the Action for Montevideo established by these governments and by the Technical Cooperation Committee. The support will involve the IDB, the Andean Cooperation for Development, the Fund for the La Plata region Technical Cooperation Regional 16-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112073 EN TC0112073 Comparative Analysis Public Procurement Laws EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012029 The project is the second fase of a program geared to increase the participation of rural women in the process of democratic development. The second fase will build upon the lessons learned from the first fase of the program currently being implemented. An increase in the number of women in the election of 2003 is expected as well as an increase in the number of proposals elaborated by women's groups, in the number of women in decision making positions. The project will also continue supporting a group of women leaders to be more efficient and effective, strengthen their networks as well as that of local women's groups and organizations through strategic alliances at community and municipal level. TC0012029 Rural and Indigenous Women in Consolidation Democracy The project is the second fase of a program geared to increase the participation of rural women in the process of democratic development. The second fase will build upon the lessons learned from the first fase of the program currently being implemented. An increase in the number of women in the election of 2003 is expected as well as an increase in the number of proposals elaborated by women's groups, in the number of women in decision making positions. The project will also continue supporting a group of women leaders to be more efficient and effective, strengthen their networks as well as that of local women's groups and organizations through strategic alliances at community and municipal level. Technical Cooperation Guatemala SOCIAL INVESTMENT 15-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106015 To support the Government of Guatemala in the preparation of the Integrated Program for Citizen Security (GU-0163), through a series of studies and activities that will serve its basis and will help focus the Program. TC0106015 Support for Citizen Security Program To support the Government of Guatemala in the preparation of the Integrated Program for Citizen Security (GU-0163), through a series of studies and activities that will serve its basis and will help focus the Program. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111021 To analyze the impact of the technical assistance activities financed by the Bank in Honduras. TC0111021 Implementation Support for Agricultural Technology Transfer Projects To analyze the impact of the technical assistance activities financed by the Bank in Honduras. Technical Cooperation Honduras AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 14-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111029 EN TC0111029 Projects Execution Agricultural Technology Tranference EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 14-Jan-2002 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112001 Prepare a strategy to increase the number of tourists and their average stay in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. TC0112001 Strategic Plan Tourism Development State Minas Gerais Prepare a strategy to increase the number of tourists and their average stay in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Technical Cooperation Brazil SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 11-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0201059 EN TC0201059 Pymes Monotoring and Financing EN Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BA0019 INVESTMENT PROGRAM TO PROTECT THE BARBADOS' COASTS FROM EROSION. AND PROTECT THEM AS THE COUNTRY'S PRIME NATURAL RESOURCE WHICH IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF BARBADO'S MAIN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY I.E. TOURISM. THE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS INCLUDE: SHORELINE STABILIZATION WORKS, COASTAL ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY, COASTAL ACCESS IMPROVEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT BA0019 Coastal Infrastructure Program INVESTMENT PROGRAM TO PROTECT THE BARBADOS' COASTS FROM EROSION. AND PROTECT THEM AS THE COUNTRY'S PRIME NATURAL RESOURCE WHICH IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF BARBADO'S MAIN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY I.E. TOURISM. THE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS INCLUDE: SHORELINE STABILIZATION WORKS, COASTAL ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY, COASTAL ACCESS IMPROVEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Loan Operation Barbados ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 09-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0174 The program is organized under two Subprograms: Sustainable Tourism Regulation & Marketing (Subp.1) and Investment in Demonstrative and Small Projects. The first comprises three components : (i) a system for accreditation and certification (SAC) of local companies and personnel; (ii) regulation for sustainable tourism; and (iii) marketing. The second has two: (i) demostrative projects --US$100 thou to US$1m; and (ii) small projects --US$25 to 100 thou. BO0174 Sustainable Tourism Development Program The program is organized under two Subprograms: Sustainable Tourism Regulation & Marketing (Subp.1) and Investment in Demonstrative and Small Projects. The first comprises three components : (i) a system for accreditation and certification (SAC) of local companies and personnel; (ii) regulation for sustainable tourism; and (iii) marketing. The second has two: (i) demostrative projects --US$100 thou to US$1m; and (ii) small projects --US$25 to 100 thou. Loan Operation Bolivia SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 09-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0301 EN BR0301 Northeast Microenterprise EN Loan Operation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 09-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0251 EN CO0251 Bogota District Institutional Strengthening EN Loan Operation Colombia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112072 Develop a database of Japanese expertise and experience in the education sector with potential relevance to LAC. TC0112072 Develop Data Base Japanese Experience in Education Develop a database of Japanese expertise and experience in the education sector with potential relevance to LAC. Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 07-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112057 N/A TC0112057 HIV/AIDS Research Studies N/A Technical Cooperation Regional 04-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109028 EN TC0109028 Agricultural Integrated Development of Canipaco-Junín EN Technical Cooperation Peru AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 02-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9911186 EN TC9911186 Training Microentrepreneurs Fundación Eduardo Frei de Montalvo EN Technical Cooperation Chile PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Jan-2002 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111023 EN TC0111023 Technical Cooperation for the Administration of MIF Evaluations EN Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 31-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO-L1212 SUSTAINABLE INCREASE IN REVENUE AMONG SMALL FARMERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF INDIGENOUS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES IN FOUR MUNICIPIOS OF CAUCA DEPARTMENT. CO-L1212 Production & Commercialization Microproducers, Tunia SUSTAINABLE INCREASE IN REVENUE AMONG SMALL FARMERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF INDIGENOUS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES IN FOUR MUNICIPIOS OF CAUCA DEPARTMENT. Loan Operation Colombia 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR-L1096 The general objective of the program is to increase the income and improve the quality of life of small producers in the Northern Huetar, Atlantic Huetar, Chorotega and Sarapiquí regions, through enhanced competitiveness of agricultural production systems on an economically and environmentally sustainable basis for nontraditional product production, as well as product commercialization. CR-L1096 Microproducers Development Medicinal Plants The general objective of the program is to increase the income and improve the quality of life of small producers in the Northern Huetar, Atlantic Huetar, Chorotega and Sarapiquí regions, through enhanced competitiveness of agricultural production systems on an economically and environmentally sustainable basis for nontraditional product production, as well as product commercialization. Loan Operation Costa Rica 21-Dec-2001 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0003012 The general objective of the program is to increase the income and improve the quality of life of small producers in the Northern Huetar, Atlantic Huetar, Chorotega and Sarapiquí regions, through enhanced competitiveness of agricultural production systems on an economically and environmentally sustainable basis for nontraditional product production, as well as product commercialization. SP0003012 Microproducers Development Medicinal Plants The general objective of the program is to increase the income and improve the quality of life of small producers in the Northern Huetar, Atlantic Huetar, Chorotega and Sarapiquí regions, through enhanced competitiveness of agricultural production systems on an economically and environmentally sustainable basis for nontraditional product production, as well as product commercialization. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP9912021 SUSTAINABLE INCREASE IN REVENUE AMONG SMALL FARMERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF INDIGENOUS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES IN FOUR MUNICIPIOS OF CAUCA DEPARTMENT. SP9912021 Production & Commercialization Microproducers, Tunia SUSTAINABLE INCREASE IN REVENUE AMONG SMALL FARMERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF INDIGENOUS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES IN FOUR MUNICIPIOS OF CAUCA DEPARTMENT. Technical Cooperation Colombia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0001008 Support the population evacuated by the eruption of Tungurahua volcano, so they can return to their communities, rebuild their economic and social activities and improve their living conditions. TC0001008 Assistance Tungurahua Volcano Support the population evacuated by the eruption of Tungurahua volcano, so they can return to their communities, rebuild their economic and social activities and improve their living conditions. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108019 In recent decades, the indigenous and black peoples of Ecuador have been successful in their fight to obtain a role in the administration of the country. But at the same time, their levels of education and health and their access to work opportunities are not on par with the rest of the population. The project will support preparation of a development plan for the Afro-Ecuadoran population. TC0108019 Support Preparation of the Development Plan for the Afro-Ecuadorian Community In recent decades, the indigenous and black peoples of Ecuador have been successful in their fight to obtain a role in the administration of the country. But at the same time, their levels of education and health and their access to work opportunities are not on par with the rest of the population. The project will support preparation of a development plan for the Afro-Ecuadoran population. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109031 To support the design, implementation and execution of a monitored program and community environment in Ecuador. TC0109031 Environmental Monitoring of Construction To support the design, implementation and execution of a monitored program and community environment in Ecuador. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111039 To support the preparation of technical studies necessary to prioritize the problems of the civil registration system of Haiti and to propose possible alternative solutions. TC0111039 Support to Civil Registry of Haiti To support the preparation of technical studies necessary to prioritize the problems of the civil registration system of Haiti and to propose possible alternative solutions. Technical Cooperation Haiti REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111040 EN TC0111040 Renewable Alternative Energy Sources EN Technical Cooperation Haiti AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111041 The general objective of the program is to contribute to the development of human capital in order to achieve economic growth with greater equity. The specific objectives are to: (i) better the lives of children in especially difficult circumstances by giving them an opportunity to develop their physical, psychological, social, and economic potential; (ii) consolidate the participating entities through institution-building activities and the development and application of appropriate methods for assisting children in especially difficult circumstances; and (iii) set up articulated social networks to contain crises in low-income communities. TC0111041 Support for Vulnerable Children The general objective of the program is to contribute to the development of human capital in order to achieve economic growth with greater equity. The specific objectives are to: (i) better the lives of children in especially difficult circumstances by giving them an opportunity to develop their physical, psychological, social, and economic potential; (ii) consolidate the participating entities through institution-building activities and the development and application of appropriate methods for assisting children in especially difficult circumstances; and (iii) set up articulated social networks to contain crises in low-income communities. Technical Cooperation Haiti SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112074 The program will finance preparation of a report on the alternatives for and challenges in financing the Water Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean. TC0112074 Financing Water Agenda The program will finance preparation of a report on the alternatives for and challenges in financing the Water Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9705429 The objectives of the project are: (i) to strengthen the managerial and entrepreneurial capacity of small farm organizations and agricultural enterprises to enhance their competitive position; and (ii) to strengthen the institutional capacity of Technoserve-Panama to replicate its working methodology and extend the benefits generated by this operation to other private sector institutions and rural communities. TC9705429 Inst Strengthening for Small Producers in Veraguas, Los Santos and Cocle The objectives of the project are: (i) to strengthen the managerial and entrepreneurial capacity of small farm organizations and agricultural enterprises to enhance their competitive position; and (ii) to strengthen the institutional capacity of Technoserve-Panama to replicate its working methodology and extend the benefits generated by this operation to other private sector institutions and rural communities. Technical Cooperation Panama PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9912019 Sustainable increase in the income of the inhabitants of small cacao-producing communities in the peninsula of Pariah, through the diffusion of the productive culture of cacao, using techniques and criteria to increase the productivity, quality and final value-added. TC9912019 Small Producers of Cacao Peninsula de Paria Sustainable increase in the income of the inhabitants of small cacao-producing communities in the peninsula of Pariah, through the diffusion of the productive culture of cacao, using techniques and criteria to increase the productivity, quality and final value-added. Technical Cooperation Venezuela PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 21-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012019 This Technical Cooperation aim sto contribute with the fortification of the INTEC and the organizations of the civil society and its relationships with the State and other actors, as it strengthens the democratic institutions and improves the performance in social development areas. INTEC is a private public services university, which in addition to their services of teaching, develops communitarian activities and social participation with the purpose of contributing to the solution of social problems. Consequently, the Program would have a direct impact on: (i) the institutional capacity of INTEC, with management tools to provide qualification to the civil society organizations (OSCs) in order to improve the connection between the diverse governmental and nongovernmental institutions; and (ii) in the organization of the civil society, private sector and State when equipping them with qualifications and a modern legal frame that facilitate social participation in the definition and evaluation of policies in the context of national development. In this sense, this cooperation is inserted in the strategy of the Bank in the country, when supporting a work of integral development that promotes a legal frame that causes the association and the participation of the citizens, men as well as women, for governability. TC0012019 Strengthening of the Social Civil Organizations This Technical Cooperation aim sto contribute with the fortification of the INTEC and the organizations of the civil society and its relationships with the State and other actors, as it strengthens the democratic institutions and improves the performance in social development areas. INTEC is a private public services university, which in addition to their services of teaching, develops communitarian activities and social participation with the purpose of contributing to the solution of social problems. Consequently, the Program would have a direct impact on: (i) the institutional capacity of INTEC, with management tools to provide qualification to the civil society organizations (OSCs) in order to improve the connection between the diverse governmental and nongovernmental institutions; and (ii) in the organization of the civil society, private sector and State when equipping them with qualifications and a modern legal frame that facilitate social participation in the definition and evaluation of policies in the context of national development. In this sense, this cooperation is inserted in the strategy of the Bank in the country, when supporting a work of integral development that promotes a legal frame that causes the association and the participation of the citizens, men as well as women, for governability. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0102027 Th general objective of the project is to improve competitiveness and judicial security and promote private investment in Small and Medium Enterprises and artisan industries, among others. The specific objective is to promote, develop, protect and defend the intellectual property rights established in the Intellectual Property Law of May 19, 1998. TC0102027 Intellectual Property Rights Th general objective of the project is to improve competitiveness and judicial security and promote private investment in Small and Medium Enterprises and artisan industries, among others. The specific objective is to promote, develop, protect and defend the intellectual property rights established in the Intellectual Property Law of May 19, 1998. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108031 To create the conditions for the growth and development of productive activities by low-income people in Latin America and the Caribbean, by means of support for local organizations (ONG and MILLRACE) that provide banking and financial services. TC0108031 Microfinance Institutions Development Program To create the conditions for the growth and development of productive activities by low-income people in Latin America and the Caribbean, by means of support for local organizations (ONG and MILLRACE) that provide banking and financial services. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 20-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111006 To continue support for the implementation of the partnership between SIDA (Swedish International Development Agency) and the IDB in Central America. TC0111006 SIDA (Swedish International Development Agency)- IDB Partnership Coordination To continue support for the implementation of the partnership between SIDA (Swedish International Development Agency) and the IDB in Central America. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 20-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112004 EN TC0112004 Studies Social and Environmenal Policy Dialogues EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 20-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112063 Support the office of the National Census during the preparation of the Housing and Population Census program. TC0112063 Studies for the Social and Environmental Policy Dialogues Support the office of the National Census during the preparation of the Housing and Population Census program. Technical Cooperation Suriname URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 20-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112077 Disseminate the different options for marketing policies in El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, in an effort to increase tax collection by modifying current fiscal policies and improving the Office of Tax Administration. TC0112077 Tax Policies El Salvador, Nicaragua y Honduras Disseminate the different options for marketing policies in El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, in an effort to increase tax collection by modifying current fiscal policies and improving the Office of Tax Administration. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9609506 Cooperate in the process of decentralization in the most critical steps related to the organization of the institutional framework of governance required to start the process of transfers of responsibilities to local governments. In addition, the TC will support the health and education sectors, strengthening regulations and sectoral entities responsible for the descentralization in both sectors TC9609506 Support the Decentralization Process Cooperate in the process of decentralization in the most critical steps related to the organization of the institutional framework of governance required to start the process of transfers of responsibilities to local governments. In addition, the TC will support the health and education sectors, strengthening regulations and sectoral entities responsible for the descentralization in both sectors Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0252 This program aims to strengthen the social safety net and rationalize public social expenditure in Colombia. CO0252 Social Reform Program This program aims to strengthen the social safety net and rationalize public social expenditure in Colombia. Loan Operation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CO0261 The general objective of the program is to improve the impact and effectiveness of social spending by ensuring the soundness and sustainability of investments and reducing the adverse effect of economic crises. Its specific objectives are to: (i) establish countercyclical, transparent systems to finance targeted social welfare programs that will address the increase in poverty during times of economic crisis; (ii) strengthen and increase the transparency of targeting for social spending; (iii) improve the efficiency of social spending; and (iv) reduce non-salary labor costs and create incentives for job creation. CO0261 Technical Cooperation to Support the Social Reform Program in Colombia The general objective of the program is to improve the impact and effectiveness of social spending by ensuring the soundness and sustainability of investments and reducing the adverse effect of economic crises. Its specific objectives are to: (i) establish countercyclical, transparent systems to finance targeted social welfare programs that will address the increase in poverty during times of economic crisis; (ii) strengthen and increase the transparency of targeting for social spending; (iii) improve the efficiency of social spending; and (iv) reduce non-salary labor costs and create incentives for job creation. Loan Operation Colombia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0231 The general objective of the program is to support the decentralization process in Mexico by enhancing the management capacity and financial situation of subnational governments. ME0231 Investment & Strengthening States and Municipalities The general objective of the program is to support the decentralization process in Mexico by enhancing the management capacity and financial situation of subnational governments. Loan Operation Mexico REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ME0233 In December 1996, the Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved the labor market modernization program, designed and analyzed by the Bank as a single operation that would be implemented in two phases and would entail a total estimated cost of US$850 million, of which the Bank would contribute US$450 million. ME0233 Labor Market Policy Program In December 1996, the Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved the labor market modernization program, designed and analyzed by the Bank as a single operation that would be implemented in two phases and would entail a total estimated cost of US$850 million, of which the Bank would contribute US$450 million. Loan Operation Mexico SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0104012 i) To initiate the process of connections and training of school teachers for the educational use of new technologies in uruguayan schools. ii) to develop a training course for teachers on the educational uses of internet and to enable them to develop educational content modules for the uruguayan curriculum. iii) to develop a set of pilot experiences to explore and assess the effectiveness of different strategies for the educational use of new technologies in uruguayan schools. iv) To develop a feasibility study for the implementation of a future expansion strategy for the Connectivity Program. TC0104012 Education Connectivity Pilot Project i) To initiate the process of connections and training of school teachers for the educational use of new technologies in uruguayan schools. ii) to develop a training course for teachers on the educational uses of internet and to enable them to develop educational content modules for the uruguayan curriculum. iii) to develop a set of pilot experiences to explore and assess the effectiveness of different strategies for the educational use of new technologies in uruguayan schools. iv) To develop a feasibility study for the implementation of a future expansion strategy for the Connectivity Program. Technical Cooperation Uruguay EDUCATION 19-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108009 s national anti-drug plan (Plan Nacional Antidrogas--PNA) through the institutional design and strengthening components for SENAD, as well as the development of the proposals for PNA programs. TC0108009 Support Anti Drug Plan in Paraguay s national anti-drug plan (Plan Nacional Antidrogas--PNA) through the institutional design and strengthening components for SENAD, as well as the development of the proposals for PNA programs. Technical Cooperation Paraguay HEALTH 19-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111036 This technical cooperation is designed to facilitate the implementation of information and communications technology programs in projects oriented to the social sectors and economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean. TC0111036 Design Information & Communication Technology for Poverty Reduction This technical cooperation is designed to facilitate the implementation of information and communications technology programs in projects oriented to the social sectors and economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 19-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012069 To increase dialogue with governmental and non-governmental agencies on the development of appropriate and cost effective counselling/testing, prevention and treatment programs. Also, this TC aims to increase the technical cooperation between National AIDS programs. TC0012069 Confronting Hiv/Aids in Latin America & the Caribbean To increase dialogue with governmental and non-governmental agencies on the development of appropriate and cost effective counselling/testing, prevention and treatment programs. Also, this TC aims to increase the technical cooperation between National AIDS programs. Technical Cooperation Regional HEALTH 18-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111011 The project will help support the authorities of the government of Guatemala and the Committee, in the preparation of an action plan for modernization and reform of the public sector. TC0111011 Support Action Plan Public Modernization Sector The project will help support the authorities of the government of Guatemala and the Committee, in the preparation of an action plan for modernization and reform of the public sector. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111012 The project will specifically support the authorities of the government of Guatemala and the Committee in the preparation of a strategic plan for the implementation of the Peace Accords. TC0111012 Peace Agreement Strategy Plan The project will specifically support the authorities of the government of Guatemala and the Committee in the preparation of a strategic plan for the implementation of the Peace Accords. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 18-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0002085 The project is designed to improve the functionality of the Duty Free Zones of the Dominican Republic resulting from the economic and commercial changes in the region. TC0002085 Support for Tourism & Maquila Sectors The project is designed to improve the functionality of the Duty Free Zones of the Dominican Republic resulting from the economic and commercial changes in the region. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0005030 This project aims to provide technical assistance for the recovery of small production infraestructure in 10 Garifuna (indigenous) communities that were seriously affected by Hurricane Mitch. TC0005030 Community Basic Production Recovery Prog. This project aims to provide technical assistance for the recovery of small production infraestructure in 10 Garifuna (indigenous) communities that were seriously affected by Hurricane Mitch. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0006010 Permanently solve the solid waste disposal problem in the metropolitan area, involving the private sector in the provision of services. TC0006010 Modernization Solid Waste Management in Guatemala City Permanently solve the solid waste disposal problem in the metropolitan area, involving the private sector in the provision of services. Technical Cooperation Guatemala WATER AND SANITATION 17-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0104020 This technical cooperation will help improve the living conditions and social DB2 INSERTion of at-risk children and adolescents and their families. The program's target population will consist of at-risk children and adolescents under 18 years of age, along with their families. TC0104020 Infancy, Adolescence and Family in Social Risk This technical cooperation will help improve the living conditions and social DB2 INSERTion of at-risk children and adolescents and their families. The program's target population will consist of at-risk children and adolescents under 18 years of age, along with their families. Technical Cooperation Uruguay SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109029 The program will develop instruments, mechanisms and an awareness campaign to facilitate the future implementation of the National Violence Prevention Plan. TC0109029 Intra-Family Violence Prevention The program will develop instruments, mechanisms and an awareness campaign to facilitate the future implementation of the National Violence Prevention Plan. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 17-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111015 To provide funding to finance the studies and diagnostic activities needed to complete the preparation of the "Modernization of the Administration of Justice. Phase II." TC0111015 Judicial Strengthening Program To provide funding to finance the studies and diagnostic activities needed to complete the preparation of the "Modernization of the Administration of Justice. Phase II." Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 17-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011049 Generate local technical capacity for the design and implementation of projects that guarantee the preservation of historic centers in the country and their incorporation into the development process, areas in which most assets of cultural interest are concentrated. TC0011049 Historic Centers Recovery Generate local technical capacity for the design and implementation of projects that guarantee the preservation of historic centers in the country and their incorporation into the development process, areas in which most assets of cultural interest are concentrated. Technical Cooperation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 14-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101010 The main objective of the Network on Inequality and Poverty (NIP) of Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA) is to stimulate academic work in the Latin American and Caribbean region on issues of poverty reduction and equity enhancement. The NIP aims at providing local researchers with access to training, exchange with a larger network of researchers in and outside the region, and mentorship from high level academics. The aim is to build research capacity and increase the availability of policy advise on issues of poverty and inequality at the country level. TC0101010 Impact Evaluation of Poverty Reduction Programs The main objective of the Network on Inequality and Poverty (NIP) of Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA) is to stimulate academic work in the Latin American and Caribbean region on issues of poverty reduction and equity enhancement. The NIP aims at providing local researchers with access to training, exchange with a larger network of researchers in and outside the region, and mentorship from high level academics. The aim is to build research capacity and increase the availability of policy advise on issues of poverty and inequality at the country level. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101011 The principal objective is to identify instruments for decentralized rural development at the local, municipal and regional levels. These instruments may include, the diversification of economic activities, developing new product lines, the fostering of agro-industry, the promotion of niche market products, the development of tecnologies for the agro-food industry and the development of the non food ago-industry in rural areas. TC0101011 Rural Poverty & Natural Resources Degradation The principal objective is to identify instruments for decentralized rural development at the local, municipal and regional levels. These instruments may include, the diversification of economic activities, developing new product lines, the fostering of agro-industry, the promotion of niche market products, the development of tecnologies for the agro-food industry and the development of the non food ago-industry in rural areas. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0002081 The general objective of the proposed project is to increase the competitiveness and productivity of rural producers and small agroindustries in Central America through the improvement of their business skills. The specific objectives are: (i) to improve access to quality information for rural producers and small agroindustries; (ii) to improve the ability of small rural producers to compete effectively through the direct delivery of business management training and technical assistance; and (iii) to expand the availability of business development services for rural producers in Central America. TC0002081 Business Advisory Services Small Rural Producers The general objective of the proposed project is to increase the competitiveness and productivity of rural producers and small agroindustries in Central America through the improvement of their business skills. The specific objectives are: (i) to improve access to quality information for rural producers and small agroindustries; (ii) to improve the ability of small rural producers to compete effectively through the direct delivery of business management training and technical assistance; and (iii) to expand the availability of business development services for rural producers in Central America. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 13-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111018 EN TC0111018 Support Municipal Strengthening Program EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111034 To contribute to the development of the Information and Consultation Strategy for the Mesoamerican Plan Puebla Panamá, to involve civil society organizations and communities, and to play an active role in all the stages of the Plan Puebla Panama. TC0111034 Strategy Information & Consulting Puebla Panama Plan To contribute to the development of the Information and Consultation Strategy for the Mesoamerican Plan Puebla Panamá, to involve civil society organizations and communities, and to play an active role in all the stages of the Plan Puebla Panama. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111035 To contribute to the development of the Information and Consultation Strategy for the Mesoamerican Plan Puebla Panamá, to involve civil society organizations and communities, and to play an active role in all the stages of the Plan Puebla Panama. TC0111035 Strategy Information, Consulting Puebla Panama Plan To contribute to the development of the Information and Consultation Strategy for the Mesoamerican Plan Puebla Panamá, to involve civil society organizations and communities, and to play an active role in all the stages of the Plan Puebla Panama. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111037 EN TC0111037 Strategy Information, Consulting Panama Puebla Plan EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111038 To contribute to the development of the Information and Consultation Strategy for the Mesoamerican Plan Puebla Panamá, to involve civil society organizations and communities, and to play an active role in all the stages of the Plan Puebla Panama. TC0111038 Strategy Information and Consulting Puebla Panamá Plan To contribute to the development of the Information and Consultation Strategy for the Mesoamerican Plan Puebla Panamá, to involve civil society organizations and communities, and to play an active role in all the stages of the Plan Puebla Panama. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9909022 Increase competitiveness of the economy providing technical support to the private sector for developing international productivity bechmarks and best practice tools, in order to generate productivity improvements in the private sector. TC9909022 Productivity Improvement in Barbados Increase competitiveness of the economy providing technical support to the private sector for developing international productivity bechmarks and best practice tools, in order to generate productivity improvements in the private sector. Technical Cooperation Barbados REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO-L1142 The general mission of the project is to contribute to improving the conditions of access to medium and long-term financing for microentrepreneurs and small producers located in rural areas, under conditions that meet their investment needs and allow them to procure capital assets and therefore, to increase their productivity. BO-L1142 Expand Rural Productive Microleasing The general mission of the project is to contribute to improving the conditions of access to medium and long-term financing for microentrepreneurs and small producers located in rural areas, under conditions that meet their investment needs and allow them to procure capital assets and therefore, to increase their productivity. Loan Operation Bolivia 12-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0361 The Termopernambuco project involves the development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a natural gas-fired, combined-cycle power generation facility with a total capacity of 520-MW, to be located at the Suape Port in the municipality of Ipojuca, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. BR0361 Termopernambuco Power Project The Termopernambuco project involves the development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a natural gas-fired, combined-cycle power generation facility with a total capacity of 520-MW, to be located at the Suape Port in the municipality of Ipojuca, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Loan Operation Brazil 12-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0209 The project consists of granting a convertible subordinated loan in the amount of US$1,500,000 with a seven-year term and nonreimbursable technical assistance in the amount of US$165,000 to Sociedad Financiera Ecuatorial (SFE). SFE is a new microfinance institution that opened its doors to the public on 24 September 2001. EC0209 Expansion of New Microfinance Institution Rural Areas The project consists of granting a convertible subordinated loan in the amount of US$1,500,000 with a seven-year term and nonreimbursable technical assistance in the amount of US$165,000 to Sociedad Financiera Ecuatorial (SFE). SFE is a new microfinance institution that opened its doors to the public on 24 September 2001. Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0087 The general objective of the program will be to support the government's efforts to improve the quality of housing in El Salvador by promoting the development of efficient markets to serve the housing needs of all income groups. ES0087 Housing Program The general objective of the program will be to support the government's efforts to improve the quality of housing in El Salvador by promoting the development of efficient markets to serve the housing needs of all income groups. Loan Operation El Salvador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 12-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0007001 The general mission of the project is to contribute to improving the conditions of access to medium and long-term financing for microentrepreneurs and small producers located in rural areas, under conditions that meet their investment needs and allow them to procure capital assets and therefore, to increase their productivity. SP0007001 Expand Rural Productive Microleasing The general mission of the project is to contribute to improving the conditions of access to medium and long-term financing for microentrepreneurs and small producers located in rural areas, under conditions that meet their investment needs and allow them to procure capital assets and therefore, to increase their productivity. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101023 To strengthen the analytical capacity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) to develop strategic positions and a defined perspective for negotiating free trade agreements. TC0101023 Support Strateg. Plan Agric. To strengthen the analytical capacity of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) to develop strategic positions and a defined perspective for negotiating free trade agreements. Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106003 In partnership with Nacional Financiera (NAFIN), the MIF financed a pilot project in three Mexican States (Zacatecas, Puebla and Guanajuato) to identify productive investments that will attract migrants capital to their communities of origin. The project relies on public-private partnership, and the migrant's Home Town Associations (HTAs) in the United States who will play a major role in the definition and dissemination of this investment opportunity. Through this technical assistance the IBD finance strategic planning for local private investment, and help in the design of development projects co-financed by migrants. TC0106003 Capitalization of Remittances for Local Economic Development In partnership with Nacional Financiera (NAFIN), the MIF financed a pilot project in three Mexican States (Zacatecas, Puebla and Guanajuato) to identify productive investments that will attract migrants capital to their communities of origin. The project relies on public-private partnership, and the migrant's Home Town Associations (HTAs) in the United States who will play a major role in the definition and dissemination of this investment opportunity. Through this technical assistance the IBD finance strategic planning for local private investment, and help in the design of development projects co-financed by migrants. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110024 This project aims to establish a new microfinance institution in Ecuador through the financing of a US$1,500,000 loan and a US$ 250,000 technical cooperation. The general objectives of the project are to: a) increase access of microenterprises to formal financial markets, especially in the rural areas; and b) increase market competition in the microfinance sector, thus promoting more discipline in the market place, better quality and more variaty of financial services. TC0110024 Expansion New Microfinance Institution to Rural Areas This project aims to establish a new microfinance institution in Ecuador through the financing of a US$1,500,000 loan and a US$ 250,000 technical cooperation. The general objectives of the project are to: a) increase access of microenterprises to formal financial markets, especially in the rural areas; and b) increase market competition in the microfinance sector, thus promoting more discipline in the market place, better quality and more variaty of financial services. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 12-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0001000 The general objective is to develop a plan and design procedures to treat wastes coming from ships entering the harbors of the Republic of Honduras. TC0001000 Implementation Environmental Information System The general objective is to develop a plan and design procedures to treat wastes coming from ships entering the harbors of the Republic of Honduras. Technical Cooperation Regional 11-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111000 EN TC0111000 Port Receiving Stations EN Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 11-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111022 To support to the government of Honduras in the development of a project on citizen security for the metropolitan area of the Sula Valley (HO-0205). TC0111022 Preparation of Citizen Security Project To support to the government of Honduras in the development of a project on citizen security for the metropolitan area of the Sula Valley (HO-0205). Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111033 The program will contribute to improving citizen security levels by helping to reduce juvenile violence and delinquency in areas covered by the program. Specific objectives include: (a) increasing the effectiveness of institutions responsible for public safety; (b) increasing social integration of young people; and (c) strengthening community and municipal responsibility. TC0111033 Citizen Security Program The program will contribute to improving citizen security levels by helping to reduce juvenile violence and delinquency in areas covered by the program. Specific objectives include: (a) increasing the effectiveness of institutions responsible for public safety; (b) increasing social integration of young people; and (c) strengthening community and municipal responsibility. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0002087 EN TC0002087 Strengthening of Comptroller's Office EN Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 07-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012048 Formulate a strategy and an Action Plan for the integration of the basic infrastructure between Mexico and Central America. TC0012048 Support Initiative Puebla - Panama Plan Formulate a strategy and an Action Plan for the integration of the basic infrastructure between Mexico and Central America. Technical Cooperation Regional 07-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106020 To design a hydrocarbon initiative for the Western hemisphere in order to increase energy security for the continent; and build institutional and financial support for this initiative among governments in the hemisphere. TC0106020 Hydrocarbons Initiative in Latin American Countries To design a hydrocarbon initiative for the Western hemisphere in order to increase energy security for the continent; and build institutional and financial support for this initiative among governments in the hemisphere. Technical Cooperation Regional ENERGY 07-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110047 EN TC0110047 Institutional Strenghtening Fonaprovi EN Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0203 The mission of the Program is to contribute to the efforts of the government of Bolivia to reduce poverty and promote human development, supporting the process of implementation of the Bolivian Strategy for Poverty Reduction and helping to maintain the macroeconomic stability of the country. BO0203 Support Poverty Reduction Strategy The mission of the Program is to contribute to the efforts of the government of Bolivia to reduce poverty and promote human development, supporting the process of implementation of the Bolivian Strategy for Poverty Reduction and helping to maintain the macroeconomic stability of the country. Loan Operation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0360 ability to care for the heath and education of their children. BR0360 Human Capital Promotion Sector Loan ability to care for the heath and education of their children. Loan Operation Brazil SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CR0141 The main objective of the proposed program is to improve the administration of justice by making it more accesible, equitable, dependable and efficient. The specific objectives are to help; (i) improve the institutional capacity for developing crime prevention policies and projects; (ii) ensure that the legal rights of the accused are protected; (iii) make prosecutorial activities more reliable and effective; (iv) reduce congestion in the judicial system; and (v) improve the administrative capacity of the judiciary. CR0141 Judiciary Modernization Program II The main objective of the proposed program is to improve the administration of justice by making it more accesible, equitable, dependable and efficient. The specific objectives are to help; (i) improve the institutional capacity for developing crime prevention policies and projects; (ii) ensure that the legal rights of the accused are protected; (iii) make prosecutorial activities more reliable and effective; (iv) reduce congestion in the judicial system; and (v) improve the administrative capacity of the judiciary. Loan Operation Costa Rica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0191 EN EC0191 Land Titling and Registration EN Loan Operation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0008025 The project has the objectives of: (i) Sensitize SMEs about the importance of implementing quality and environmental management systems as a means of increasing productivity and competitiveness in today's markets (ii) Train internal auditors in the firms and external auditors in order to build the base of technical expertise required to istill and evaluate quality and environmental management processes (iii) Offer tehnical assistance to SMEs to implement systems in accordance with the norms of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000. (iv) Realize the implementation in 400 SMEs of ISO 9000 and 40 SMEs of ISO 14000. TC0008025 Quality & Environmental Management Systems in Smes The project has the objectives of: (i) Sensitize SMEs about the importance of implementing quality and environmental management systems as a means of increasing productivity and competitiveness in today's markets (ii) Train internal auditors in the firms and external auditors in order to build the base of technical expertise required to istill and evaluate quality and environmental management processes (iii) Offer tehnical assistance to SMEs to implement systems in accordance with the norms of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000. (iv) Realize the implementation in 400 SMEs of ISO 9000 and 40 SMEs of ISO 14000. Technical Cooperation Venezuela 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012015 The general objective of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the artisanry sector in Peru. The specific objective is to establish an efficient and sustainable system to market artisan products in Peru. TC0012015 Competitive Development of Peruvian Handicrafts The general objective of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the artisanry sector in Peru. The specific objective is to establish an efficient and sustainable system to market artisan products in Peru. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101045 The project has two objectives: (i) to improve the quality of information (on borrowers) in the financial sector in terms of quality and transparency and to improve the collection and disemination of this information to its primary users e.g. financial institutions, central bank etc and (ii) to continue to strengthen the legal and supervisory framework of non-bank financial institutions by training both the public and private sector participants on sound practices. TC0101045 Financial Sector Strengthening The project has two objectives: (i) to improve the quality of information (on borrowers) in the financial sector in terms of quality and transparency and to improve the collection and disemination of this information to its primary users e.g. financial institutions, central bank etc and (ii) to continue to strengthen the legal and supervisory framework of non-bank financial institutions by training both the public and private sector participants on sound practices. Technical Cooperation Jamaica REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106041 The general objective is to help provide more mobility-impaired persons with access to high-quality wheelchairs enabling them to take part in the social and economic life of Nicaraguan society. The specific objective is to develop a local sustainable wheelchair production industry that efficiently meets the demand of the country's disabled population. TC0106041 Development of the Sustainable Wheelchair Industry The general objective is to help provide more mobility-impaired persons with access to high-quality wheelchairs enabling them to take part in the social and economic life of Nicaraguan society. The specific objective is to develop a local sustainable wheelchair production industry that efficiently meets the demand of the country's disabled population. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107000 The purpose of the project is to increase the understanding and effective use of best practices in policy and program management and design in social sector organizations in Latin American and Caribbean countries. TC0107000 Support for Participation in Indes Training Courses The purpose of the project is to increase the understanding and effective use of best practices in policy and program management and design in social sector organizations in Latin American and Caribbean countries. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109026 The program's objectives are to support the principles of due process and administrative probity, provide greater protection of the State's assets, and promote public-sector efficiency by modernizing the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) and strengthening and decentralizing the National Control System (NCS). TC0109026 Probity Section Controlership Office The program's objectives are to support the principles of due process and administrative probity, provide greater protection of the State's assets, and promote public-sector efficiency by modernizing the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) and strengthening and decentralizing the National Control System (NCS). Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111024 The Inter-American Development Bank enhanced its sectorwide approach to project financing by allowing the pooling of resources by the IDB and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), to achieve greater flexibility, efficiency and effectiveness in attaining development goals. TC0111024 Midterm Review of SIDA (Swedish Intl Devt Cooperation Agency)-IDB Partnership The Inter-American Development Bank enhanced its sectorwide approach to project financing by allowing the pooling of resources by the IDB and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), to achieve greater flexibility, efficiency and effectiveness in attaining development goals. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112002 The general objective of the project is to facilitate the creation of the Free Trade Area of the Americas by providing direct support to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA ) negotiation process. TC0112002 Support for the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Admin Secretariat The general objective of the project is to facilitate the creation of the Free Trade Area of the Americas by providing direct support to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA ) negotiation process. Technical Cooperation Regional 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112078 The purpose of the proposed program is to implement an enhanced Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (ERCERP) for the social sectors. Fulfillment of the social sector reform conditions, close monitoring of priority programs, and achievement of the intermediate targets for the social sectors covered by this program will make it feasible to reach the social sector milestones established in the decision point paper and help the government advance towards the completion point of the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative. TC0112078 Support Poverty Reduction Strategy The purpose of the proposed program is to implement an enhanced Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (ERCERP) for the social sectors. Fulfillment of the social sector reform conditions, close monitoring of priority programs, and achievement of the intermediate targets for the social sectors covered by this program will make it feasible to reach the social sector milestones established in the decision point paper and help the government advance towards the completion point of the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative. Technical Cooperation Bolivia 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9902019 The general objective of this project is to contribute to the competitiveness of the micro and small textile firms in Equador, through increasing efficiency, quality and marketing of their products. The specific objective is to develop a model to transfer labor skills, production standards and and broaden business opportunities. TC9902019 Micro & Small Enterprise Competitiveness in Apparel Industry The general objective of this project is to contribute to the competitiveness of the micro and small textile firms in Equador, through increasing efficiency, quality and marketing of their products. The specific objective is to develop a model to transfer labor skills, production standards and and broaden business opportunities. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108006 The project aims to improve the capacity of the governments of the countries of the Central American region to formulate and develop public policies on decentralization, clearly identifying the tendency toward political reform at local level and common political variables that affect and influence the decentralization processes. TC0108006 Politic Decentralization in Central America The project aims to improve the capacity of the governments of the countries of the Central American region to formulate and develop public policies on decentralization, clearly identifying the tendency toward political reform at local level and common political variables that affect and influence the decentralization processes. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108037 Provide support to the country in the evaluation and tracking tasks of the Strategy for Poverty Reduction and its main social program. TC0108037 Follow Up of Ebrp's Indicators Provide support to the country in the evaluation and tracking tasks of the Strategy for Poverty Reduction and its main social program. Technical Cooperation Bolivia SOCIAL INVESTMENT 04-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012033 The specific objective of this Technical Cooperation is to design the strategy and operational support for the Cultural-Environmental component of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, giving the opportunity to the indigenous peoples and peasant population living in MBC's core and buffer zones (the so called Cultural Corridor) to directly influence the development processes to be planned in their settlement areas, through a broad consultation process which will generate inputs to the design of CCAD's socio-cultural strategy and of the Bank's and other institutions' future operations. TC0012033 Social & Environmental Program Mesoamerican Corridor The specific objective of this Technical Cooperation is to design the strategy and operational support for the Cultural-Environmental component of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, giving the opportunity to the indigenous peoples and peasant population living in MBC's core and buffer zones (the so called Cultural Corridor) to directly influence the development processes to be planned in their settlement areas, through a broad consultation process which will generate inputs to the design of CCAD's socio-cultural strategy and of the Bank's and other institutions' future operations. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105010 This operation will support the consolidation of the Trinational System and the design of preparatory actions to be taken in the first year; in order to meet the needs of the region in the context of the Sustainable Development in the High River Basin program for the Lempa River. TC0105010 Sustainable Development Lempa River Watershed Program This operation will support the consolidation of the Trinational System and the design of preparatory actions to be taken in the first year; in order to meet the needs of the region in the context of the Sustainable Development in the High River Basin program for the Lempa River. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 03-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0112000 The project will fund the travel and related expenses of employees from FUNDACYT to Chile and Uruguay to obtain input from the experiences of those countries on ways to support and promote technological innovation projects with the private sector. TC0112000 Technology Innovation Projects The project will fund the travel and related expenses of employees from FUNDACYT to Chile and Uruguay to obtain input from the experiences of those countries on ways to support and promote technological innovation projects with the private sector. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 02-Dec-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101024 The ibjective is to improve the capacity of the Public Sector to manage, monitor and evaluate public sector investment programs TC0101024 Evaluation Public Policies and Mngt By Results The ibjective is to improve the capacity of the Public Sector to manage, monitor and evaluate public sector investment programs Technical Cooperation El Salvador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111008 To raise awareness regarding the need for decentralization and municipal development, particularly among presidential candidates. TC0111008 Descentralization & Municipal Strengthening To raise awareness regarding the need for decentralization and municipal development, particularly among presidential candidates. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH0173 The aim of the project is to improve the management systems of the public sector and to preserve the principle of legality, protect State assets, preserve administrative probity, enhance the reliability and transparency of financial information and contribute to the process of modernizing the State. CH0173 Modernization of the Controller's Office in Chile The aim of the project is to improve the management systems of the public sector and to preserve the principle of legality, protect State assets, preserve administrative probity, enhance the reliability and transparency of financial information and contribute to the process of modernizing the State. Loan Operation Chile REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111030 EN TC0111030 Strategy to Reduce Inequality & Poverty in Ca EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 29-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0331 This multisectorial credit program through BNDES aims to continue providing bank services to micro, small and medium-size Brazilian companies, including medium and long-term financing for investment projects that improve their productivity. BR0331 Bndes Micro and Smes Support Program This multisectorial credit program through BNDES aims to continue providing bank services to micro, small and medium-size Brazilian companies, including medium and long-term financing for investment projects that improve their productivity. Loan Operation Brazil INDUSTRY 28-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CA0035 Under the SIEPAC project, a 1,830-km electricity transmission line, with a 230 kilovolt capacity will be built from Guatemala to Panama. The project is a reformulation of projects CA0007 and CA0010, approved in 1997. CA0035 SIEPAC Central American Electric Interconnection Under the SIEPAC project, a 1,830-km electricity transmission line, with a 230 kilovolt capacity will be built from Guatemala to Panama. The project is a reformulation of projects CA0007 and CA0010, approved in 1997. Loan Operation Regional ENERGY 28-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0203 The project aims to improve the living conditions of the poorest segment of the population by making basic social services available to them and strengthening their stock in the community. EC0203 Social Investment Fund (FISE III) The project aims to improve the living conditions of the poorest segment of the population by making basic social services available to them and strengthening their stock in the community. Loan Operation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012021 To carry out actions to define the institutional mision and develop a intervention model, strategic plans, and management capacities, and monitor and evaluate the initiatives and the plans, programs and projects that the DPD supports, with the purpose of contributing to social policies at national level and strengthening the role that the country plays in promoting the social agenda at an international level. TC0012021 Inst. Strength. First Lady Office To carry out actions to define the institutional mision and develop a intervention model, strategic plans, and management capacities, and monitor and evaluate the initiatives and the plans, programs and projects that the DPD supports, with the purpose of contributing to social policies at national level and strengthening the role that the country plays in promoting the social agenda at an international level. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109018 The project will finance practical applications of financial instruments for natural disasters in Latin America. TC0109018 Financial Instruments for Natural Disasters The project will finance practical applications of financial instruments for natural disasters in Latin America. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109021 To provide technical assistance to the government of Haiti in implementing the HIV/AIDS program. TC0109021 Program to Support Hiv/Aids Strategy To provide technical assistance to the government of Haiti in implementing the HIV/AIDS program. Technical Cooperation Haiti HEALTH 28-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110055 Create mechnaisms that allow through the use of Information and Communication Technologies support the poverty reduction strategiy in Bolivia TC0110055 Institutional Development of Information Society Create mechnaisms that allow through the use of Information and Communication Technologies support the poverty reduction strategiy in Bolivia Technical Cooperation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0104010 The project seeks to build on the efforts of the private sector, the State, international cooperation agencies, and other institutions that promote microfinance, to bring in under a single program aimed at improving and expanding the provision of deposit services in microfinance institutions (MFIs). The project will consist of three components intended to promote: a) an increase in the supply of high-quality, demand-driven deposit services; b) an increase in the demand for such services, primarily among low-income groups; and c) an improved regulatory environment for deposi-taking in microfinance institutions. TC0104010 Mobilization of Low-Income Savings in Microfinance Institution The project seeks to build on the efforts of the private sector, the State, international cooperation agencies, and other institutions that promote microfinance, to bring in under a single program aimed at improving and expanding the provision of deposit services in microfinance institutions (MFIs). The project will consist of three components intended to promote: a) an increase in the supply of high-quality, demand-driven deposit services; b) an increase in the demand for such services, primarily among low-income groups; and c) an improved regulatory environment for deposi-taking in microfinance institutions. Technical Cooperation Bolivia PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 27-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105016 The program will promote the economic development of rural women in Ecuador, improve their living conditions and raise awareness about gender and equity issues for poor women living in rural areas. TC0105016 Design Prog.promote Econ.dev.rural Women The program will promote the economic development of rural women in Ecuador, improve their living conditions and raise awareness about gender and equity issues for poor women living in rural areas. Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 27-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0104029 The operation will establish the capacity to monitor the execution of the $1.7 billion reconstruction program following the earthquake of 2001. The operation will establish two principal monitoring systems. One system will monitor the financial flows relating to the reconstruction plan, producing detailed accounts of the contributions, loans committed and disbursements by sources and uses of the funds. The second will provide data to monitor the physical progress of the plan. TC0104029 Implementation & Monit. Reconstruction Program The operation will establish the capacity to monitor the execution of the $1.7 billion reconstruction program following the earthquake of 2001. The operation will establish two principal monitoring systems. One system will monitor the financial flows relating to the reconstruction plan, producing detailed accounts of the contributions, loans committed and disbursements by sources and uses of the funds. The second will provide data to monitor the physical progress of the plan. Technical Cooperation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 21-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110025 Identify the main obstacles to improving and increasing the efficiency and sustainability of rural finance. TC0110025 Development of Rural Finance Identify the main obstacles to improving and increasing the efficiency and sustainability of rural finance. Technical Cooperation Paraguay AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 21-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111003 Analyze the economical structures, potential for development, environmental and social characteristics of urban districts in communities in the Bogotá metropolitan area. TC0111003 Urban Production & Neighborhood Dev. in Bogota Analyze the economical structures, potential for development, environmental and social characteristics of urban districts in communities in the Bogotá metropolitan area. Technical Cooperation Colombia URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 21-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0354 N/A BR0354 Termobahia Co-Generation Plant N/A Loan Operation Brazil ENERGY 20-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0198 EN EC0198 Strengthening of the Finance Ministry EN Loan Operation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 20-Nov-2001 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011034 The purpose of the second phase TC program is to assist the EPA to become a fully sustainable operational agency that adequately protects the environment, which is capable of putting in force the regulations and standards developed during the first phase TC program. TC0011034 Environmental Management Prog. II Phase The purpose of the second phase TC program is to assist the EPA to become a fully sustainable operational agency that adequately protects the environment, which is capable of putting in force the regulations and standards developed during the first phase TC program. Technical Cooperation Guyana ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 20-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0002050 To support: (i) the harmonization of government procurement policies and practices in CARICOM Member States in light of preparations for the establishment of the Caribbean Single Market , and (ii) the development of joint strategies in regional, hemispheric and multilateral negotiations. TC0002050 Government Procurement Frameworks To support: (i) the harmonization of government procurement policies and practices in CARICOM Member States in light of preparations for the establishment of the Caribbean Single Market , and (ii) the development of joint strategies in regional, hemispheric and multilateral negotiations. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0104007 The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional capacity of PROFIM to improve its financial position, reach a larger number of small and micrenterprises, and offer a wider variety of financial services to meet their needs. TC0104007 Institutional Strengthening for Profim The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional capacity of PROFIM to improve its financial position, reach a larger number of small and micrenterprises, and offer a wider variety of financial services to meet their needs. Technical Cooperation El Salvador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108010 EN TC0108010 Dialogue and Citizenship EN Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110012 EN TC0110012 Mechanism Private Sector Involvement Preservation Heritage EN Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111025 EN TC0111025 Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111028 The goal of the project is to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-size enterprises by involving them in industry, country and region-wide standardization efforts to facilitate trade and promote regional, hemispheric and global integration. TC0111028 Government Procurement Frameworks The goal of the project is to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-size enterprises by involving them in industry, country and region-wide standardization efforts to facilitate trade and promote regional, hemispheric and global integration. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 19-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111005 s Division of Information and Technology to provide technical assistance to the Regional and Central Departments in order to incorporate information technology elements into Bank projects. TC0111005 Information and Communication Technology Expert s Division of Information and Technology to provide technical assistance to the Regional and Central Departments in order to incorporate information technology elements into Bank projects. Technical Cooperation Regional SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 15-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111019 This project aims to promote the exchange of experiences in the Southern Cone of South America in the field of financing sustainable urban development, through a seminar on Financing for Sustainable Development in the Cities of the Southern Cone. TC0111019 Financing for Sustainable Development Cities of South Cone This project aims to promote the exchange of experiences in the Southern Cone of South America in the field of financing sustainable urban development, through a seminar on Financing for Sustainable Development in the Cities of the Southern Cone. Technical Cooperation Regional URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 15-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/CH0162 N/A CH0162 Mejillones Port Terminal I N/A Loan Operation Chile 14-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA0043 This project seeks to create a self-sustaining system for administering a safe and reliable national road network. It seeks to strengthen the core planning activities of the MOWT, as well as the design, maintenance and administration of roads under the auspices of the NWA. It will support the initiative of contracting out road maintenance, instead of executing the works by force account. JA0043 National Road Services Improvement This project seeks to create a self-sustaining system for administering a safe and reliable national road network. It seeks to strengthen the core planning activities of the MOWT, as well as the design, maintenance and administration of roads under the auspices of the NWA. It will support the initiative of contracting out road maintenance, instead of executing the works by force account. Loan Operation Jamaica TRANSPORT 14-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA0120 The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is in the process of structuring a program to improve water provision in the Kingston metropolitan area by rehabilitating the water network and improving operational performance of the National Water Commission (NWC), especially in reducing the unaccounted-for-water index. JA0120 PEF:JA0114 Kingston Metro Water Supply The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is in the process of structuring a program to improve water provision in the Kingston metropolitan area by rehabilitating the water network and improving operational performance of the National Water Commission (NWC), especially in reducing the unaccounted-for-water index. Loan Operation Jamaica WATER AND SANITATION 14-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0002077 General Objective: Support development alliances that are working to reinforce civic responsibility in national and local communities; achieve equitable and sustainable economic growth; improve health, education, and other services for low-income groups; and produce practical solutions to social problems. Specific Objective: Assist efforts to upgrade the technical and managerial skills of organizations participating in these alliances, and help to promote communication of experiences, research results, and best practices among countries. TC0002077 Strategic Alliances for Development General Objective: Support development alliances that are working to reinforce civic responsibility in national and local communities; achieve equitable and sustainable economic growth; improve health, education, and other services for low-income groups; and produce practical solutions to social problems. Specific Objective: Assist efforts to upgrade the technical and managerial skills of organizations participating in these alliances, and help to promote communication of experiences, research results, and best practices among countries. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 14-Nov-2001 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/UR0132 The program has two major objectives: (i) to attain universal coverage in the first cycle of secondary education 2, known as the basic cycle (CB), thereby completing the nine years of compulsory schooling; and (ii) to revamp the second cycle of secondary education (SCEM), by laying the foundations for institutional and curricular reform aimed at providing an education that is more relevant to the needs of young people, the requirements of citizenship, and the world of work in the twenty-first century. UR0132 Secondary School and Teacher Training The program has two major objectives: (i) to attain universal coverage in the first cycle of secondary education 2, known as the basic cycle (CB), thereby completing the nine years of compulsory schooling; and (ii) to revamp the second cycle of secondary education (SCEM), by laying the foundations for institutional and curricular reform aimed at providing an education that is more relevant to the needs of young people, the requirements of citizenship, and the world of work in the twenty-first century. Loan Operation Uruguay EDUCATION 14-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE0057 The program consists of two instruments: (i) a component that includes the reforms and actions necessary during the transition to the new penal code; and (ii) rehabilitation of infrastructure in the institutions participating in the program. VE0057 Support Reform Criminal Justice System The program consists of two instruments: (i) a component that includes the reforms and actions necessary during the transition to the new penal code; and (ii) rehabilitation of infrastructure in the institutions participating in the program. Loan Operation Venezuela REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 14-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0007055 Contribute to the strengthening of the Consumer Protection System, seeking to create greater transparency in the buying and selling transactions in the market. T TC0007055 Strengthning of the Consumer Protection System Contribute to the strengthening of the Consumer Protection System, seeking to create greater transparency in the buying and selling transactions in the market. T Technical Cooperation Paraguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 13-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105017 Support the Ministry of Finance in the implementation of actions that will improve the viability of the recently approved tax adjustments by increasing transparency in and the efficiency of fiscal management. TC0105017 Support for Transparency Fiscal Adjustment Support the Ministry of Finance in the implementation of actions that will improve the viability of the recently approved tax adjustments by increasing transparency in and the efficiency of fiscal management. Technical Cooperation Guatemala REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111007 This loan will help the government of Honduras to deal with the emergency caused by the floods on the North coast, by providing medicine, food and other necessities to help 53,870 victims. TC0111007 Support for Victims of Floods in North Area This loan will help the government of Honduras to deal with the emergency caused by the floods on the North coast, by providing medicine, food and other necessities to help 53,870 victims. Technical Cooperation Honduras ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 09-Nov-2001 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101047 The objective of the project is to provide key logistical and policymaking support to the country's current decentralization and local government strengthening strategy, in three key areas: (1) implementation of critical path start up activities for the Decentralization and Local Government Strengthening Program (SU0019), currently targeted for Board approval during the the first semester of 2001; (2) organization and strengthening of local consultant pool, capable of providing capacity building services to local governments; and (3) assessement of legislative branch of local governments (District Councils). TC0101047 Decentralization & Local Government Strengthening The objective of the project is to provide key logistical and policymaking support to the country's current decentralization and local government strengthening strategy, in three key areas: (1) implementation of critical path start up activities for the Decentralization and Local Government Strengthening Program (SU0019), currently targeted for Board approval during the the first semester of 2001; (2) organization and strengthening of local consultant pool, capable of providing capacity building services to local governments; and (3) assessement of legislative branch of local governments (District Councils). Technical Cooperation Suriname REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 08-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0056 REHABILTATION OF A 42 KM ROAD FROM MAHAICA TO ROSIGNOL GY0056 Mahaica Rosignol Road REHABILTATION OF A 42 KM ROAD FROM MAHAICA TO ROSIGNOL Loan Operation Guyana TRANSPORT 07-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA0113 This loan will finance construction of potable water and sanitation systems in impoverished rural areas and create legally autonomous community-based water organizations to administer them. Participation by the private sector will be promoted through "builder-operator" contract options, under which beneficiary communities can choose to select a private firm to build and operate the system. An estimated 25,000 people will benefit from the program, which will target the country's poorest rural areas. The operation will also help the Ministry of Water and Housing develop an institutional framework for a nationwide rural water initiative using a similar community-based approach. JA0113 Rural Water Program This loan will finance construction of potable water and sanitation systems in impoverished rural areas and create legally autonomous community-based water organizations to administer them. Participation by the private sector will be promoted through "builder-operator" contract options, under which beneficiary communities can choose to select a private firm to build and operate the system. An estimated 25,000 people will benefit from the program, which will target the country's poorest rural areas. The operation will also help the Ministry of Water and Housing develop an institutional framework for a nationwide rural water initiative using a similar community-based approach. Loan Operation Jamaica WATER AND SANITATION 07-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012053 Strenghtening the analitical capacity of the countries in the region on issues related to competitiveness, promote the discussion as well as the definition of strategies aimed at the national competitiveness and identify specific priorities for action in the countries. TC0012053 Strengthening Competitiveness Strenghtening the analitical capacity of the countries in the region on issues related to competitiveness, promote the discussion as well as the definition of strategies aimed at the national competitiveness and identify specific priorities for action in the countries. Technical Cooperation Regional 07-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109030 EN TC0109030 Low Income Youth Development Program EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 06-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110043 EN TC0110043 Feasibility of Countertrade Facility EN Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 06-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110046 EN TC0110046 Training Program for Land Registrars EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 06-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111004 EN TC0111004 Securities Program EN Technical Cooperation Honduras EDUCATION 06-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0006021 The general objective of this operation is to help build capacity to formulate and implement the country's foreign trade policy through the transfer of technical expertise (training and technical advisory assistance) and technical strengthening of the SIECE. The specific objectives of the program are: (i) to support training for present technical personnel and prepare new personnel in order to increase SIECE's capacity to analyze, shape, administer, and evaluate foreign trade policy instruments; and (ii) strengthen the mechanisms of internal coordination and dissemination of information in order to improve trade policy formulation and efficiency. TC0006021 Trade Negotiations Strengthening The general objective of this operation is to help build capacity to formulate and implement the country's foreign trade policy through the transfer of technical expertise (training and technical advisory assistance) and technical strengthening of the SIECE. The specific objectives of the program are: (i) to support training for present technical personnel and prepare new personnel in order to increase SIECE's capacity to analyze, shape, administer, and evaluate foreign trade policy instruments; and (ii) strengthen the mechanisms of internal coordination and dissemination of information in order to improve trade policy formulation and efficiency. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0102036 Strengthen the policy framework for Child and adolescent care. Establish the information system to report the status of Nicaragua Children, and coverage and impact of public programs targeting that priority group in Country's Poverty Reduction Strategy. TC0102036 System Design Children & Adolescence Information Strengthen the policy framework for Child and adolescent care. Establish the information system to report the status of Nicaragua Children, and coverage and impact of public programs targeting that priority group in Country's Poverty Reduction Strategy. Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 05-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107005 Funding will be provided under operation MIF/AT-337, approved 12 June 2000 by Resolution MIF/DE-26/00. The general objective of the project is to establish a mechanism to guarantee the availability of contingency resources that are readily accessible for use in emergencies, to: (i) contribute to the recovery of microenterprises in areas affected by the earthquake, the tidal waves and their aftermath; and (ii) support private microfinance institutions, both regulated and unregulated (hereafter MFIs), in the affected zones by assuring them access to the liquidity needed to develop mitigation mechanisms to bolster their clients and their own financial and operational sustainability. TC0107005 Microenterprise Recovery After Earthquake Funding will be provided under operation MIF/AT-337, approved 12 June 2000 by Resolution MIF/DE-26/00. The general objective of the project is to establish a mechanism to guarantee the availability of contingency resources that are readily accessible for use in emergencies, to: (i) contribute to the recovery of microenterprises in areas affected by the earthquake, the tidal waves and their aftermath; and (ii) support private microfinance institutions, both regulated and unregulated (hereafter MFIs), in the affected zones by assuring them access to the liquidity needed to develop mitigation mechanisms to bolster their clients and their own financial and operational sustainability. Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109020 EN TC0109020 Microenterprise Recovery After Earthquake EN Technical Cooperation Peru PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 05-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO-L1153 To improve the socioeconomic circumstances of 400 families living in the rural area of Olancho; seeks to expand access to financial services available in the rural area of Olancho and make them sustainable. HO-L1153 Common Banks Expansion in Olancho Area To improve the socioeconomic circumstances of 400 families living in the rural area of Olancho; seeks to expand access to financial services available in the rural area of Olancho and make them sustainable. Loan Operation Honduras 02-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/SP0012042 To improve the socioeconomic circumstances of 400 families living in the rural area of Olancho; seeks to expand access to financial services available in the rural area of Olancho and make them sustainable. SP0012042 Common Banks Expansion in Olancho Area To improve the socioeconomic circumstances of 400 families living in the rural area of Olancho; seeks to expand access to financial services available in the rural area of Olancho and make them sustainable. Technical Cooperation Honduras PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 02-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107026 EN TC0107026 Support for Anticorruption Council EN Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109006 EN TC0109006 Evaluation State Reform Programs EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110005 EN TC0110005 Young Leaders in Journalism & Civil Society EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 02-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107027 EN TC0107027 Strengthening Gender Unity EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 01-Nov-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0204 EN EC0204 Decentralization Support Program EN Loan Operation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 31-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0146 EN NI0146 Road Rehabilitation San Lorenzo-Muhan EN Loan Operation Nicaragua TRANSPORT 31-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011055 The objective of the study is to conduct an economic and social evaluation of alternatives for artensal fisheries development inRegion V of Chile. TC0011055 Development Plan Artisan Fisheries V Región The objective of the study is to conduct an economic and social evaluation of alternatives for artensal fisheries development inRegion V of Chile. Technical Cooperation Chile ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 31-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/VE0125 EN VE0125 Agricultural Technology Program EN Loan Operation Venezuela AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 31-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011037 The objective will be to finance the Program preparation Feasibility Studies to Management of the Coast Resources II of Ecuador. (EC-0193). The Program will be financed with a Loan for US30Million. TC0011037 Feasibility Studies Coastal Zone Mngmt. Phase II The objective will be to finance the Program preparation Feasibility Studies to Management of the Coast Resources II of Ecuador. (EC-0193). The Program will be financed with a Loan for US30Million. Technical Cooperation Ecuador ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 30-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108038 EN TC0108038 Financial Corporation Infrastructure Financing EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 30-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0111001 EN TC0111001 Strengthening Products Quality Control System EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 30-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012044 The objective of the project is the holding of a conference that will facilitate the better understanding of the role that reform of politico-democratic institutions plays in the development process of countries of the region. TC0012044 Sustainable Development & Political Reform The objective of the project is the holding of a conference that will facilitate the better understanding of the role that reform of politico-democratic institutions plays in the development process of countries of the region. Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 29-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109012 EN TC0109012 Support for the Education Fund for Mercosur EN Technical Cooperation Regional EDUCATION 29-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110044 EN TC0110044 Support for SMES Guarantee System EN Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 29-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110048 EN TC0110048 Mundo Maya Sustainable Development Program EN Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 29-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0197 EN BO0197 Strengthening Technical Education EN Loan Operation Bolivia EDUCATION 26-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0203 The goal of the project is to help reduce causes of poverty related to isolation and unequal opportunity. It will finance studies to determine the viability and cost-effectiveness of a new service delivery model for education and market knowledge, as well as institutional strengthening activities for COHCIT. The latter will include financing for new technologies in education, telecommunications and energy as well as creation of a monitoring system. HO0203 Expanding Technical Capabilities of Communities The goal of the project is to help reduce causes of poverty related to isolation and unequal opportunity. It will finance studies to determine the viability and cost-effectiveness of a new service delivery model for education and market knowledge, as well as institutional strengthening activities for COHCIT. The latter will include financing for new technologies in education, telecommunications and energy as well as creation of a monitoring system. Loan Operation Honduras EDUCATION 25-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110041 EN TC0110041 Facilitating Migrant Remmitances EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 25-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110051 EN TC0110051 Environmental & Social Risks into Traditional Credit EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 25-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BO0196 THE PROGRAM AIMS AT CONTRIBUTING TO THE DESCENTRALIZATION PROCESS IN BOLIVIA ACCORDING TO THE MODERNIZATION OF THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING ADMINISTRATION IN COURSE. THE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ARE 1)TO IMPLEMENT THE SYSTEM ON MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE MODERNIZATION (SIGMA) IN APPROX.120 MUNICIPALITIES IN THE COUNTRY; 2) TO MATERIALIZE THE COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION AMONG THE MUNICIPAL ADMINIST.AND THE CENTRAL ADMINIST.;3) TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE GENERAL COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE. BO0196 Modernization of Municipal Financial Administration THE PROGRAM AIMS AT CONTRIBUTING TO THE DESCENTRALIZATION PROCESS IN BOLIVIA ACCORDING TO THE MODERNIZATION OF THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING ADMINISTRATION IN COURSE. THE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ARE 1)TO IMPLEMENT THE SYSTEM ON MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE MODERNIZATION (SIGMA) IN APPROX.120 MUNICIPALITIES IN THE COUNTRY; 2) TO MATERIALIZE THE COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION AMONG THE MUNICIPAL ADMINIST.AND THE CENTRAL ADMINIST.;3) TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE GENERAL COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE. Loan Operation Bolivia REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 24-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0246 EN BR0246 Pernambuco's Zone Da Mata Sustainab. Development EN Loan Operation Brazil AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 24-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108025 To review, revise and update selected reports and prepare the Water Resources Master Plan. TC0108025 Water Resources Master Plan To review, revise and update selected reports and prepare the Water Resources Master Plan. Technical Cooperation Jamaica WATER AND SANITATION 24-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110001 EN TC0110001 Community-Based Rural Development EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 23-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110023 EN TC0110023 Water Financing Agenda for LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 22-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0011066 The project's main objective is to expand financial services for microentrepreneurs and small business owners in rural Costa Rica, by strengthening Trisan's technical and operating capacity so it may expand and diversify the services it already provides in this area. The improvements supported by this operation will permit: (i) microentrepreneurs to access financial services that are of higher quality, are more timely, and are better suited to their needs; and (ii) Trisan to enhance its efficiency and financial position, expand the variety of its products, extend the reach of its services to a greater number of rural clients, and strengthen its credit technologies. TC0011066 Inst. Strengh. for Financiera Trisan The project's main objective is to expand financial services for microentrepreneurs and small business owners in rural Costa Rica, by strengthening Trisan's technical and operating capacity so it may expand and diversify the services it already provides in this area. The improvements supported by this operation will permit: (i) microentrepreneurs to access financial services that are of higher quality, are more timely, and are better suited to their needs; and (ii) Trisan to enhance its efficiency and financial position, expand the variety of its products, extend the reach of its services to a greater number of rural clients, and strengthen its credit technologies. Technical Cooperation Costa Rica PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 18-Oct-2001 Cancelled https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107014 The objective of this TC is to provide expertise to TC 0102025, in particular in relation to the anthropological assessment, and contribute to the coordination and supervision of the Bank's broader HIV/AIDS program in Honduras. TC0107014 Garifuna Communities Anthropology Assessment The objective of this TC is to provide expertise to TC 0102025, in particular in relation to the anthropological assessment, and contribute to the coordination and supervision of the Bank's broader HIV/AIDS program in Honduras. Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 18-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110042 N/A TC0110042 Sustainable Energy in Mexico, Central America & Brasil N/A Technical Cooperation Regional 18-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0269 Construction of water and sewerage systems in communities of up to 75000 inhabitants in which the service provider has financial sufficiency. Also, for the projects to be elegible, beneficiaries have to present a Human Development Index below the national average. Additionally, there are components for improving the financial capacity of service providers and to support the development of sectoral policies. BR0269 Social Program Water Sewerage Small Municipal Construction of water and sewerage systems in communities of up to 75000 inhabitants in which the service provider has financial sufficiency. Also, for the projects to be elegible, beneficiaries have to present a Human Development Index below the national average. Additionally, there are components for improving the financial capacity of service providers and to support the development of sectoral policies. Loan Operation Brazil WATER AND SANITATION 17-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012008 To assist Arequipa's municipal government in meeting the need for transportation improvements and reforms. Infrastructure investment needs identified by this TC will be eligible for inclusion in any forthcoming urban transportation loan. TC0012008 Development Sustainable Urban Transport System To assist Arequipa's municipal government in meeting the need for transportation improvements and reforms. Infrastructure investment needs identified by this TC will be eligible for inclusion in any forthcoming urban transportation loan. Technical Cooperation Peru TRANSPORT 17-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110010 The objective of this project is to promote private sector investments in local economic development in Uruguay's countryside departments. The specific objective is to support preparation of the Municipal Development and Management Program (UR-0131) in designing technical assistance and investment components in local economic development sector. TC0110010 Promotion of Local Economic Development The objective of this project is to promote private sector investments in local economic development in Uruguay's countryside departments. The specific objective is to support preparation of the Municipal Development and Management Program (UR-0131) in designing technical assistance and investment components in local economic development sector. Technical Cooperation Uruguay URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 17-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9710238 The basic purpose of this project is to rehabilitate and develop inner city areas of downtown Kingston. Specific objectives are: a) to improve community organization, reduce crime levels, and remove barriers to social and economic integration, and b) to consolidate/expand investments and increase community-based opportunities for commercial and economic activity. TC9710238 Kingston Urban Renewal The basic purpose of this project is to rehabilitate and develop inner city areas of downtown Kingston. Specific objectives are: a) to improve community organization, reduce crime levels, and remove barriers to social and economic integration, and b) to consolidate/expand investments and increase community-based opportunities for commercial and economic activity. Technical Cooperation Jamaica URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 17-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108034 EN TC0108034 Support Seminar "NGOS, Government & Development" EN Technical Cooperation Uruguay REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 16-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109009 To develop a work plan that allows for effective interaction between state entities and civil society organizations focusing on senior citizens in order to improve the coverage and quality of social services and promote the active and healthful aging for seniors in the region with the least economic resourses. TC0109009 Support to Attention in Elderly People To develop a work plan that allows for effective interaction between state entities and civil society organizations focusing on senior citizens in order to improve the coverage and quality of social services and promote the active and healthful aging for seniors in the region with the least economic resourses. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 16-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105028 The purpose of the project is to expand financial services to microentrepreneurs in Mexico through the strengthening of Fincomún's technical and operating capacity in order to broaden its geographic coverage and increase its customers base with efficient and sustainable quality savings and credit services. TC0105028 Institutional Strengthening of Fincomun The purpose of the project is to expand financial services to microentrepreneurs in Mexico through the strengthening of Fincomún's technical and operating capacity in order to broaden its geographic coverage and increase its customers base with efficient and sustainable quality savings and credit services. Technical Cooperation Mexico PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 15-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108043 EN TC0108043 Program for Pension Fund Reform EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 12-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110011 The project will analyze the plan for handling solid wastes, prepared by a partnership among municipalities of the Pampa Province, to investigate the possibility of helping the province to develop a feasibility and design plan. TC0110011 Solid Waste Study, La Pampa, Argentina The project will analyze the plan for handling solid wastes, prepared by a partnership among municipalities of the Pampa Province, to investigate the possibility of helping the province to develop a feasibility and design plan. Technical Cooperation Argentina WATER AND SANITATION 12-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108035 EN TC0108035 Economic Developement Afro-Latin Community EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua SOCIAL INVESTMENT 11-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0193 The general objective of the program is to improve the conditions for the development of infrastructure investments in the black and indigenous communities in Honduras. The specific objectives are to build infrastructure works using the etno-engineering model and to promote the social and gender equity. HO0193 Indigenous and Black Communities Support The general objective of the program is to improve the conditions for the development of infrastructure investments in the black and indigenous communities in Honduras. The specific objectives are to build infrastructure works using the etno-engineering model and to promote the social and gender equity. Loan Operation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0101 SUPPORT THE STRUCTURAL REFORM OF THE PENSION SECTOR AND PROVIDE FINANCING WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE GOVERNMENT'S POVERTY REDUCTION AND GROWTH FACILITY AGREMENT WITH THE IMF. THE PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED AS A FAST-DISBURSING OPERATION WITH TWO DISBURSEMENTS, FIRST OF UP TO US$20 MILLION AND SECOND OF UP TO US$10 MILLION. THE PROGRAM ENTAILS A SET OF MEASURES AND ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN, WHICH COMPRISE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE REFORM POLICY OF GOV. FOR THE PENSION SECTOR. NI0101 Social Security System Reform SUPPORT THE STRUCTURAL REFORM OF THE PENSION SECTOR AND PROVIDE FINANCING WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE GOVERNMENT'S POVERTY REDUCTION AND GROWTH FACILITY AGREMENT WITH THE IMF. THE PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED AS A FAST-DISBURSING OPERATION WITH TWO DISBURSEMENTS, FIRST OF UP TO US$20 MILLION AND SECOND OF UP TO US$10 MILLION. THE PROGRAM ENTAILS A SET OF MEASURES AND ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN, WHICH COMPRISE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE REFORM POLICY OF GOV. FOR THE PENSION SECTOR. Loan Operation Nicaragua REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0007028 The objective is to contribute to the agricultural sector competitiveness stimulating the creation of new agricultural technology enterprises that will transfer technology from the research centers to the community. TC0007028 Develop New Agricultural Technology The objective is to contribute to the agricultural sector competitiveness stimulating the creation of new agricultural technology enterprises that will transfer technology from the research centers to the community. Technical Cooperation Brazil AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0103043 The objective of the fund is to make equity investments in 10 companies throughout the life of the fund. The Fund will invest in companies that exhibit high growth potential, in sectors related to the New Economy, i.e., areas that are strongly influenced by new technologies, including IT, Internet, media, communications, software and logistics, and education (70-80% portfolio). TC0103043 Investment Fund Emerging Technology Co. The objective of the fund is to make equity investments in 10 companies throughout the life of the fund. The Fund will invest in companies that exhibit high growth potential, in sectors related to the New Economy, i.e., areas that are strongly influenced by new technologies, including IT, Internet, media, communications, software and logistics, and education (70-80% portfolio). Technical Cooperation Brazil PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105040 This project is one of the pilot initiatives supported by the Innovation Partnership Fund to support the initiation of new financial and business development services for the micro enterprise sector. TC0105040 Integrated Technologies for Microfinance This project is one of the pilot initiatives supported by the Innovation Partnership Fund to support the initiation of new financial and business development services for the micro enterprise sector. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105042 This project is one of the pilot initiatives supported by the Innovation Partnership Fund to support the initiation of new financial and business development services for the micro enterprise sector. TC0105042 Facilitating Sustainable Linkages This project is one of the pilot initiatives supported by the Innovation Partnership Fund to support the initiation of new financial and business development services for the micro enterprise sector. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105043 This project is one of the pilot initiatives supported by the Innovation Partnership Fund to support the initiation of new financial and business development services for the micro enterprise sector. TC0105043 New Financial Services in Microfinance This project is one of the pilot initiatives supported by the Innovation Partnership Fund to support the initiation of new financial and business development services for the micro enterprise sector. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105044 This project is one of the pilot initiatives supported by the Innovation Partnership Fund to support the initiation of new financial and business development services for the micro enterprise sector. TC0105044 Deepening Rural Financial Services This project is one of the pilot initiatives supported by the Innovation Partnership Fund to support the initiation of new financial and business development services for the micro enterprise sector. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105045 This project is one of the pilot initiatives supported by the Innovation Partnership Fund to support the initiation of new financial and business development services for the micro enterprise sector. TC0105045 Development of Credit Scoring Technology This project is one of the pilot initiatives supported by the Innovation Partnership Fund to support the initiation of new financial and business development services for the micro enterprise sector. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109008 The fund will provide risk capital and financing to innovative small and medium-size, high-growth businesses in the following areas: information technology, communications, logistics, media content, and electronic equipment and components. It seeks to achieve advances in the area of corporate governance and venture capital regulation through voluntary higher standards. TC0109008 Investment Fund for Technology Based Enterprises - STRATUS The fund will provide risk capital and financing to innovative small and medium-size, high-growth businesses in the following areas: information technology, communications, logistics, media content, and electronic equipment and components. It seeks to achieve advances in the area of corporate governance and venture capital regulation through voluntary higher standards. Equity Brazil 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109032 EN TC0109032 Collaboration within the Sida-Idb Partnership EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110009 EN TC0110009 Hurricane Iris Emergency Assistance EN Technical Cooperation Belize ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110045 EN TC0110045 Support Indigenous & Black Population EN Technical Cooperation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 10-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109033 EN TC0109033 Increase Citizen Participation in LAC EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 09-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110007 EN TC0110007 Empowering Peruvian Amazon People EN Technical Cooperation Peru SOCIAL INVESTMENT 09-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106040 EN TC0106040 Institutional Reform Social Sector EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 08-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0110013 EN TC0110013 Environmentand Sanitation Services EN Technical Cooperation Ecuador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 08-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0010032 To support the hydrometeorological services of the Central American isthmus and to develop mechanisms that allow them to improve the available data on the prevention of natural disasters. TC0010032 Guidelines for Cost Recover Mech.Hydrom. To support the hydrometeorological services of the Central American isthmus and to develop mechanisms that allow them to improve the available data on the prevention of natural disasters. Technical Cooperation Regional ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 05-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105008 The project will include a medium term strategy for development and a physical recovery plan. In the first component, the areas for direct intervention will be defined, actions will be identified to promote the integrated development of the Colonial City, a regulating framework will be developed, as will the definition of decrees and regulations. The second component will include the development of the necessary tools to promote the physical recovery of the Colonial City. TC0105008 Master Plan Colonial City Santo Domingo The project will include a medium term strategy for development and a physical recovery plan. In the first component, the areas for direct intervention will be defined, actions will be identified to promote the integrated development of the Colonial City, a regulating framework will be developed, as will the definition of decrees and regulations. The second component will include the development of the necessary tools to promote the physical recovery of the Colonial City. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 05-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107025 The program will implement an information system that improves the efficiency of public debt management, by redesigning and updating the information system for the debt management and analysis through the UNCTAD and the Finance Secretariat. TC0107025 Strengthening Information Systems Dgcp The program will implement an information system that improves the efficiency of public debt management, by redesigning and updating the information system for the debt management and analysis through the UNCTAD and the Finance Secretariat. Technical Cooperation Honduras REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 05-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0004017 Subprogram A - The principal objective of the proposed operation is to enhance and expand spatial databases for infrasturcture planning and management which will strengthen and consolidate the National Geographic Information System, and promote development of the Clearinghouse of National Geographic Data. Specifically, this project focuses on conversion and digital integration into the National ClearingHouse of Geographic Data of approximately 700,000 microfilms of parcel survey plats that provide the basis for the national cadastre. Availability and disemination of the new digital database will strengthen infrastructure management, planning, and decision-making by project participants. The project will strengthen systems and applications development and analytical capabilities within various participating institutions. To facilitate integration and dissemination of spatial cadastral databases, considerable existing microfilm plat drawings must be digitally converted and geometrically referenced existing and new ground control. Specific information responds to the infrastructure management and planning needs, particularly for future property expropriations and acquisitions of right-of-ways countrywide. Procedures and standards would be developed to facilitate the interface with the Property Registry. Enhanced databases and analytical capabilities to be provided will also provide support for preparation and planning of new projects and the execution of existing projects, in particular UR-0113 Programa Mejoramiento Red Carreteras, TC98-06227 Proyecto del Puente Buenos Aires-Colonia, and Spatial Information System for National Infrastructure Management and Planning (TC-9811911-UR). Subprogram B - enhance and expand spatial databases for infrasturcture planning and management which will strengthen and consolidate the development of the Clearinghouse of National Geographic Data through disemination of digital spatial data. Specifically, this project focuses on disemination and use of digital spatial data and transportation models through strengthening infrastructure management, planning, and decision-making by project participants. The project will strengthen systems and applications development and analytical capabilities within various participating institutions, and provide specific training to GIS and Remote Sensing users. To facilitate enhancement and expansion of spatial databases, considerable existing cartographic data must be digitally converted from multiple sources and scales. Specific information responds to the infrastructure management and planning needs, particularly in rural areas country-wide, including: census data for social, economic and agricultural production characteristics; rural property maps which presently lack adequate cartographic control for use in GIS; digital terrain models from existing topographic maps; rural land use, particularly forest plantations, irrigation systems, and related land use data which is fundamental for planning transportation of agricultural, forestry, or mineral products. Eenhanced databases and analytical capabilities to be provided by the system will also provide support for the preparation and planning of new projects and the execution of existing projects, in particular UR-0113 Programa Mejoramiento Red Carreteras, TC98-06227 Proyecto del Puente Buenos Aires-Colonia, and Spatial Information System for National Infrastructure Management and Planning (TC-9811911-UR). TC0004017 Conversion of Ine & Cadastre Data to GIS Subprogram A - The principal objective of the proposed operation is to enhance and expand spatial databases for infrasturcture planning and management which will strengthen and consolidate the National Geographic Information System, and promote development of the Clearinghouse of National Geographic Data. Specifically, this project focuses on conversion and digital integration into the National ClearingHouse of Geographic Data of approximately 700,000 microfilms of parcel survey plats that provide the basis for the national cadastre. Availability and disemination of the new digital database will strengthen infrastructure management, planning, and decision-making by project participants. The project will strengthen systems and applications development and analytical capabilities within various participating institutions. To facilitate integration and dissemination of spatial cadastral databases, considerable existing microfilm plat drawings must be digitally converted and geometrically referenced existing and new ground control. Specific information responds to the infrastructure management and planning needs, particularly for future property expropriations and acquisitions of right-of-ways countrywide. Procedures and standards would be developed to facilitate the interface with the Property Registry. Enhanced databases and analytical capabilities to be provided will also provide support for preparation and planning of new projects and the execution of existing projects, in particular UR-0113 Programa Mejoramiento Red Carreteras, TC98-06227 Proyecto del Puente Buenos Aires-Colonia, and Spatial Information System for National Infrastructure Management and Planning (TC-9811911-UR). Subprogram B - enhance and expand spatial databases for infrasturcture planning and management which will strengthen and consolidate the development of the Clearinghouse of National Geographic Data through disemination of digital spatial data. Specifically, this project focuses on disemination and use of digital spatial data and transportation models through strengthening infrastructure management, planning, and decision-making by project participants. The project will strengthen systems and applications development and analytical capabilities within various participating institutions, and provide specific training to GIS and Remote Sensing users. To facilitate enhancement and expansion of spatial databases, considerable existing cartographic data must be digitally converted from multiple sources and scales. Specific information responds to the infrastructure management and planning needs, particularly in rural areas country-wide, including: census data for social, economic and agricultural production characteristics; rural property maps which presently lack adequate cartographic control for use in GIS; digital terrain models from existing topographic maps; rural land use, particularly forest plantations, irrigation systems, and related land use data which is fundamental for planning transportation of agricultural, forestry, or mineral products. Eenhanced databases and analytical capabilities to be provided by the system will also provide support for the preparation and planning of new projects and the execution of existing projects, in particular UR-0113 Programa Mejoramiento Red Carreteras, TC98-06227 Proyecto del Puente Buenos Aires-Colonia, and Spatial Information System for National Infrastructure Management and Planning (TC-9811911-UR). Technical Cooperation Uruguay TRANSPORT 04-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108021 The project will implement institutional strengthening activities related to the Citizen Security program (EC-0199). It will prepare or complement the diagnostics and design of the proposals for the components of each of the 4 subprograms included in EC-0199. TC0108021 Inst. Streng. Citizen Security Program The project will implement institutional strengthening activities related to the Citizen Security program (EC-0199). It will prepare or complement the diagnostics and design of the proposals for the components of each of the 4 subprograms included in EC-0199. Technical Cooperation Ecuador REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 04-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0298 The general objective of the program is to improve the quality of life of poor families living in substandard housing in tenements in the downtown areas of municipalities in the State of Sao Paulo, by financing housing solutions, renovating existing tenements or building new ones, and taking steps to improve that state's system to finance public housing. BR0298 Tenement Action Program in the State of Sao Paulo The general objective of the program is to improve the quality of life of poor families living in substandard housing in tenements in the downtown areas of municipalities in the State of Sao Paulo, by financing housing solutions, renovating existing tenements or building new ones, and taking steps to improve that state's system to finance public housing. Loan Operation Brazil URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 03-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/HO0185 The general objective of the program is to help achieve a sustained reduction in poverty over the medium term. To do so will require effective implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS), which in turn will make Honduras eligible for the Highly Indebted Poor Countries initiative (HIPC). It will finance the preparation of an institutional framework as well as instruments for implementing the strategy. HO0185 Implementation of Poverty Reduction Strategy The general objective of the program is to help achieve a sustained reduction in poverty over the medium term. To do so will require effective implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS), which in turn will make Honduras eligible for the Highly Indebted Poor Countries initiative (HIPC). It will finance the preparation of an institutional framework as well as instruments for implementing the strategy. Loan Operation Honduras SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/JA0115 The program will protect social sector spending during a fiscal adjustment period and will restructure and streamline several safety net programs. JA0115 Social Safety Net Reform Program The program will protect social sector spending during a fiscal adjustment period and will restructure and streamline several safety net programs. Loan Operation Jamaica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107021 This technical cooperation will support the Social Safety Net Reform Program (JA-0115) by: (i) aiding in the design and implementation of institutional reforms that will improve their impact, effectiveness, and efficiency; and (ii) strengthening the baseline information and monitoring system to provide feedback that will allow to perform an impact evaluation. TC0107021 Social Safety Net Reform This technical cooperation will support the Social Safety Net Reform Program (JA-0115) by: (i) aiding in the design and implementation of institutional reforms that will improve their impact, effectiveness, and efficiency; and (ii) strengthening the baseline information and monitoring system to provide feedback that will allow to perform an impact evaluation. Technical Cooperation Jamaica SOCIAL INVESTMENT 03-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012064 To (1) identify and analyze policy issues related to women's employment in the new global economy and (2) provide governments with concrete suggestions (guidelines) to improve opportunities for women in the new global economy, based on the above analysis. TC0012064 Policy Issues in Women's Employment To (1) identify and analyze policy issues related to women's employment in the new global economy and (2) provide governments with concrete suggestions (guidelines) to improve opportunities for women in the new global economy, based on the above analysis. Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101069 To assist the Maya population and the Toledo Ecotourism Association in the developing and marketing of guesthouses and other initiatives. TC0101069 Support for Toledo Eco-Tourism Projects To assist the Maya population and the Toledo Ecotourism Association in the developing and marketing of guesthouses and other initiatives. Technical Cooperation Belize SOCIAL INVESTMENT 02-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/AR0287 EN AR0287 PEF:AR-L1002 Institutional Improvement Program Productive Sector & Fiscal Adm in EN Loan Operation Argentina REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 01-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0009025 EN TC0009025 Agriculture and Rural Economic Sector EN Technical Cooperation Nicaragua AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 01-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101027 Support the preparation of the Basic Education Enhancement Project through the provision of expert technical services for project analysis and design. TC0101027 Basic Education,access & Management Support the preparation of the Basic Education Enhancement Project through the provision of expert technical services for project analysis and design. Technical Cooperation Guyana EDUCATION 01-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0102046 The general objective of this Technical Cooperation is to pilot in three departments of Colombia tools and models for the reorganization of health services networks. The outcome and lessons learned from this Technical Cooperation will be used to prepare a new operation: Support for the Reorganization of Health Services Networks in Colombia (CO-0139). TC0102046 Reorganization Health Services Networks The general objective of this Technical Cooperation is to pilot in three departments of Colombia tools and models for the reorganization of health services networks. The outcome and lessons learned from this Technical Cooperation will be used to prepare a new operation: Support for the Reorganization of Health Services Networks in Colombia (CO-0139). Technical Cooperation Colombia HEALTH 01-Oct-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012011 Institutional Strengthening of National Housing Institute - INVI, in the following areas: 1) Financial (loan portafolio); 2) Special projects (sites and services, housing upgrading); 3) Land regularization; 4) Direct Subsidy system. TC0012011 Institutional Strengthening of Invi Institutional Strengthening of National Housing Institute - INVI, in the following areas: 1) Financial (loan portafolio); 2) Special projects (sites and services, housing upgrading); 3) Land regularization; 4) Direct Subsidy system. Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0012020 EN TC0012020 Strengthening Consejo Nacional Ninez EN Technical Cooperation Dominican Republic REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 28-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0104030 EN TC0104030 Local Capacity Building-Health Services EN Technical Cooperation Panama SOCIAL INVESTMENT 28-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105015 EN TC0105015 Evaluation Environmental Damages EN Technical Cooperation Chile ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS 27-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/BR0295 THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO RESTORE 2.800 KM OF ROADS OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM IN BRAZIL. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIONS TO: IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY, ESPECIALLY WHERE ROADS PASS THROUGH LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES; REDUCE EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS, ESPECIALLY THOSE CAUSED BY EROSION IN AREAS WITH UNSTABLE SOILS; IMPROVE INTERCITY BUS TERMINALS; AND INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING FOR THE HIGHWAY AGENCY (DER-SP), TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICES TO USERS. BR0295 Transportation Program Sao Paulo THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO RESTORE 2.800 KM OF ROADS OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM IN BRAZIL. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIONS TO: IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY, ESPECIALLY WHERE ROADS PASS THROUGH LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES; REDUCE EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS, ESPECIALLY THOSE CAUSED BY EROSION IN AREAS WITH UNSTABLE SOILS; IMPROVE INTERCITY BUS TERMINALS; AND INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING FOR THE HIGHWAY AGENCY (DER-SP), TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICES TO USERS. Loan Operation Brazil TRANSPORT 26-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/ES0120 The overall objective is to improve the living conditions of the poor using decentralized and participative methods that promote investments. Specifically to (1) increase access of poor communities, particularly those affected by the earthquakes, to basic services; (2) build municipal and communities capacity to participate in sustainable processes; and (3) strengthen FISDL's normative and monitoring role in local development, and its institutional management capacity. ES0120 Local Development Program II The overall objective is to improve the living conditions of the poor using decentralized and participative methods that promote investments. Specifically to (1) increase access of poor communities, particularly those affected by the earthquakes, to basic services; (2) build municipal and communities capacity to participate in sustainable processes; and (3) strengthen FISDL's normative and monitoring role in local development, and its institutional management capacity. Loan Operation El Salvador SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PN0076 TO SUPPORT THE INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE HEALTH SECTOR BY THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMANDING AND REGULATOR ROLE OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, IMPROVING EFFICIENCY, EFFICACY, AND QUALITY IN ORGANIZING, AND PRODUCING HEALTH CARE SERVICES. COVERAGE EXTENSION TO THE POOR WILL ALSO BE SUPPORTED PN0076 Institutional Transformation of Health Sector TO SUPPORT THE INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE HEALTH SECTOR BY THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMANDING AND REGULATOR ROLE OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, IMPROVING EFFICIENCY, EFFICACY, AND QUALITY IN ORGANIZING, AND PRODUCING HEALTH CARE SERVICES. COVERAGE EXTENSION TO THE POOR WILL ALSO BE SUPPORTED Loan Operation Panama HEALTH 26-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0107013 EN TC0107013 Labor Policies in Lac EN Technical Cooperation Regional SOCIAL INVESTMENT 26-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0103022 EN TC0103022 Development of Municipal Credit System EN Technical Cooperation El Salvador URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 24-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0101043 This project will focus on strengthening the supervision of the financial sector in addition to strengthening the enforcement process. - Provide Banker/Bank Supervisor Training. - Enhance on-site inspection process. - Stengthen enforcement process. - Strengthen information reporting and Transparency. TC0101043 Financial Sector Strenghtening Supervision This project will focus on strengthening the supervision of the financial sector in addition to strengthening the enforcement process. - Provide Banker/Bank Supervisor Training. - Enhance on-site inspection process. - Stengthen enforcement process. - Strengthen information reporting and Transparency. Technical Cooperation Guyana REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0108012 EN TC0108012 Tax Policy Reform for Human Development in Central America EN Technical Cooperation Regional REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE 21-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0102025 The specific objectives of this TC are threefold, to (i) design, launch, and evaluate innovations for the reduction of vertical transmission (mother- to-child) of the HIV-virus among the Garifuna population; (ii) strengthen the organisational, cooperational, and technical skills among the relevant Garifuna organisations; and (iii) systemise methodologies and processes in order to facilitate the development of organisations and social networks involved in AIDS-work in the community, and to strengthen the community ownership of the project. TC0102025 Local Capacity Mgmt.of Hiv/Aid Infection The specific objectives of this TC are threefold, to (i) design, launch, and evaluate innovations for the reduction of vertical transmission (mother- to-child) of the HIV-virus among the Garifuna population; (ii) strengthen the organisational, cooperational, and technical skills among the relevant Garifuna organisations; and (iii) systemise methodologies and processes in order to facilitate the development of organisations and social networks involved in AIDS-work in the community, and to strengthen the community ownership of the project. Technical Cooperation Honduras HEALTH 20-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/EC0206 EN EC0206 Microenterprise Emigrant Support EN Loan Operation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/GY0061 THE PROJECT WILL FINANCE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE TARGETED TO LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. GY0061 Social Impact Amelioration Program - III THE PROJECT WILL FINANCE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE TARGETED TO LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. Loan Operation Guyana SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/NI0156 EN NI0156 Municipal Strengthening and Development Program EN Loan Operation Nicaragua URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING 19-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/PR0100 EN PR0100 Enterprise Development for Sme EN Loan Operation Paraguay INDUSTRY 19-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0103048 To contribute to improvingthe coverage and effectiveness of labor placement services in Argentina through the strengthening, expansion and replication of the operational network of CODLA (Occupational Center for Labor Development) the Jewish Mutual Benefit Association of Argentina (AMIA). TC0103048 Private Job Placement Services To contribute to improvingthe coverage and effectiveness of labor placement services in Argentina through the strengthening, expansion and replication of the operational network of CODLA (Occupational Center for Labor Development) the Jewish Mutual Benefit Association of Argentina (AMIA). Technical Cooperation Argentina SOCIAL INVESTMENT 19-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0105029 Through this project, the IDB supported Banco Solidario, a leading regulated microfinance institution that entered the remittances market, in financing the technical infrastructure, training and marketing support needed to establish partnership in a joint initiative with the Spanish Cajas de Ahorro. The agreement focused on building jointly a system to channel directly and efficiently the remittances of the approximately 140,000 Ecuadorians that live and work in Spain. This flow represent 40 of the total remittances sent annually to Ecuador and are growing at an extremely fast pace. Banco Solidario itself has entered into a partnership agreement with the network of credit cooperatives in Ecuador to distribute these remittances throughout the country. The fact the both ends are linked through the formal banking system made it possible for Banco Solidario and las Cajas to process their remittance transaction through a generic transmitting system such as the worldwide recognized Swift system which is a secure/coded data transmitting system, initially designed to send reasonable amounts of money between banks. To make this system affordable for the purpose of sending remittances, las Cajas and Banco Solidario started to use this system to send remittances every other day in order to reach a critical mass of remittances and therefore, lowering the transaction cost considerably. As the amounts of remittances grow bigger, these bulk sending became more frequent and are now made on daily bases. TC0105029 Support Micro-Enterprises Utilizing a Line of Credit Through this project, the IDB supported Banco Solidario, a leading regulated microfinance institution that entered the remittances market, in financing the technical infrastructure, training and marketing support needed to establish partnership in a joint initiative with the Spanish Cajas de Ahorro. The agreement focused on building jointly a system to channel directly and efficiently the remittances of the approximately 140,000 Ecuadorians that live and work in Spain. This flow represent 40 of the total remittances sent annually to Ecuador and are growing at an extremely fast pace. Banco Solidario itself has entered into a partnership agreement with the network of credit cooperatives in Ecuador to distribute these remittances throughout the country. The fact the both ends are linked through the formal banking system made it possible for Banco Solidario and las Cajas to process their remittance transaction through a generic transmitting system such as the worldwide recognized Swift system which is a secure/coded data transmitting system, initially designed to send reasonable amounts of money between banks. To make this system affordable for the purpose of sending remittances, las Cajas and Banco Solidario started to use this system to send remittances every other day in order to reach a critical mass of remittances and therefore, lowering the transaction cost considerably. As the amounts of remittances grow bigger, these bulk sending became more frequent and are now made on daily bases. Technical Cooperation Ecuador PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0106012 EN TC0106012 Sustainable Rural Development Tourism Mundo Maya EN Technical Cooperation Regional SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 19-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC0109014 EN TC0109014 Competitive Transition for Central America Coffee EN Technical Cooperation Regional AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2001 Closed https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TC9908006 The objective of the project is to facilitate the Microenterprise Financial Institutions of Latin America and the Caribbean (MFI) access to the private sources of capital, through the qualification of the associated risk of its operations, such as through the improved presentation of financial information. The specific objectives of the project are: to facilitate MFI's access to risk qualification and evaluation services; Develop the market for risk qualification for the MFI; provide continuous information to the market about the financial criteria of the industry. The project will include the following three components: establish a "Rating Fund" to provide vouchers to microfinance institutions so that they can purchase rating services; create an "Information Exchange" on the web to provide a high degree of transparency to microfinance institutions; and promote and disseminate the project activities and results. TC9908006 Risk Assessments Microfinance Institutions The objective of the project is to facilitate the Microenterprise Financial Institutions of Latin America and the Caribbean (MFI) access to the private sources of capital, through the qualification of the associated risk of its operations, such as through the improved presentation of financial information. The specific objectives of the project are: to facilitate MFI's access to risk qualification and evaluation services; Develop the market for risk qualification for the MFI; provide continuous information to the market about the financial criteria of the industry. The project will include the following three components: establish a "Rating Fund" to provide vouchers to microfinance institutions so that they can purchase rating services; create an "Information Exchange" on the web to provide a high degree of transparency to microfinance institutions; and promote and disseminate the project activities and results. Technical Cooperation Regional PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT 19-Sep-2001 Closed