IDB lends US$51.3 million to Panama for competitiveness

Program to strengthen trade management, expand access to financing and technical assistance, support economic inclusion of indigenous enterprises

Thursday, December 13, 2007

The Inter-American Development Bank today announced the approval of a US$51,323,000 loan for the first phase of a broad competitiveness program in Panama, which has reached several trade accords in recent years to expand its access to international markets.

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IDB lends US$51.3 million to Panama for competitiveness

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Program to strengthen trade management, expand access to financing and technical assistance, support economic inclusion of indigenous enterprises

The Inter-American Development Bank today announced the approval of a US$51,323,000 loan for the first phase of a broad competitiveness program in Panama, which has reached several trade accords in recent years to expand its access to international markets.

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