Strengthening Regional Trade through Free Trade Zones in LAC
General Objective: To develop knowledge both on the status of Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and policy options for improving the benefits that these zones may offer for trade in developing countries in the region. Specific Objectives: (i) Update knowledge on specific aspects of Free Trade Zones and current and future challenges for improving them as tools for export promotion and investment attraction; and (ii) Organize a workshop to discuss and disseminate the findings of the studies and foster discussion and analysis.

Project Detail

Country

Regional

Project Number

RG-T2041

Approval Date

June 30, 2011

Project Status

Closed

Project Type

Technical Cooperation

Sector

TRADE

Subsector

TRADE

Lending Instrument

-

Lending Instrument Code

-

Modality

-

Facility Type

-

Environmental Classification

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

Total Cost

USD 85,006.00

Country Counterpart Financing

USD 0.00

Original Amount Approved

USD 85,006.00
Financial Information
Operation Number Lending Type Reporting Currency Reporting Date Signed Date Fund Financial Instrument
ATN/CC-12799-RG Sovereign Guaranteed USD - Canadian Dollar IDB-Canada Trade Fund Nonreimbursable
Operation Number ATN/CC-12799-RG
  • Lending Type: Sovereign Guaranteed
  • Reporting Currency: USD - Canadian Dollar
  • Reporting Date:
  • Signed Date:
  • Fund: IDB-Canada Trade Fund
  • Financial Instrument: Nonreimbursable