The Inter-American Development Bank will provide $153 million to a new capital investment platform for Latin America and the Caribbean, in partnership with the Export-Import Bank of China.
A statement from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) reads:
IDB approves $153 million in loans to establish an IDB and China Eximbank capital investment platform
CoreCo Central America Fund is a $54 million private investment fund, which aims to invest in SMEs in Central America that have potential for growth, stimulating the expansion of industry.
Although not limited by sector, investments are primarily aimed at companies in the following sectors: healthcare, financial services, computer / software, consumer goods, retail, logistics business and telecommunications.