Enhancing BoP Integration Value Chains in LAC through Increased Broadband Adopt

The general objective of this technical cooperation is to enhance productivity and competitiveness in value chains in LAC countries by raising awareness on the benefits from increasing the adoption of broadband communication technologies. The specific objectives are: (i) to examine the current state of the adoption of broadband communication technologies in LAC value chains; (ii) to identify bottlenecks both at the private and public sector levels that could be overcome by the adoption of broadband communication technologies; (iii) to design policy recommendations in order to enhance adoption of broadband communication technologies for better value chain integration.

Project Detail

Country

Regional

Project Number

RG-T2339

Approval Date

August 29, 2013

Project Status

Closed

Project Type

Technical Cooperation

Sector

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Subsector

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE

Lending Instrument

BID Invest

Lending Instrument Code

IIC

Modality

Facility Type

Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)

Category C: Likely to cause minimal or no negative environmental and associated social impacts

Total Cost

USD 300,000.00

Country Counterpart Financing

USD 0.00

Original Amount Approved

USD 300,000.00

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