The general objective of this series of programmatic operations is to help consolidate the international positioning of Uruguay by strengthening the legal and institutional framework for attracting investment, improving trade promotion and facilitation, and maximizing the local impact of that positioning. The specific objectives are: (i) encourage oriented sectors attracting high value added investments; (ii) improve the standards of promotion and trade facilitation; and (iii) enhance the development of local capacity for innovation and technology absorption.
Project Detail
Country
Uruguay
Project Number
UR-L1106
Approval Date
January 14, 2015
Project Status
Closed
Project Type
Loan Operation
Sector
TRADE
Subsector
EXPORT AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION
Lending Instrument
Policy-Based Loan
Lending Instrument Code
PBL
Modality
DDP (Deferred Drawdown Option PBP)
Facility Type
-
Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)
Category B13: Uncategorized Directive B.13
Total Cost
USD 247,000,000.00
Country Counterpart Financing
USD 0.00
Original Amount Approved
USD 247,000,000.00