PN-T1247 : Support for the identification and execution of inclusion projects and improvement of the economic development of the transport sector in Panama

The objective of this technical cooperation is to support Panama's transport sector in the consolidation of initiatives aligned with the country's strategy, in matters of inclusion and improvement of economic development, with a focus on innovation and technology, accessibility, road safety, resilience to disasters and climate change, and cultural relevance of infrastructure. Through the strengthening of strategic dialogues that contribute to (i) The National Logistics Strategy, to advance towards institutional re-engineering and digital transformation of the Maritime Port Authority (MPA); (ii) the promotion of sustainable alternatives for urban mobility, supporting ATTT and MI BUS in the development of electromobility studies for the implementation of new circuits to be included in the public transportation system; (iii) the management of road assets, to support the MOP in the planning of interventions in the road network, with the development of conceptual studies to identify priorities for interventions, efficient contract modalities, use of alternative materials and alternative sources of financing. In addition to providing support for the execution of Loan PN-L1147, in the areas of risk management and climate change, ethno-engineering and road safety.