A video released by the Metro Department shows details of the project which has the potential to enhance the development of an area that is already growing and whose population will have doubled by 2050.
The inclusion of the logo of the International Cooperation Agency (JICA) next to the Panama Metro Secretariat gives a certain confidence regarding the success of the realization of a work which is not only vital for the development of the area west of Panama City, but will confirm the direction of modernity that the country has turned towards since recovering the Canal in 2000.
The conceptual advantage that is raising the country above its Central American neighbors is demonstrated by the implementation of the project for Line 3 of the Panama Metro between Albrook and Ciudad del Futuro.
EDITORIAL
The presentation of the environmental impact study for Line 3 of the Panama Metro, funded by the International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and prepared by URS HOLDINGS is a clear sign of the will of Panamanians to continue strengthening the foundations of economic and social development through the construction of communication routes, which is in keeping with what is clearly taught by the history of mankind: communication generates progress.
Countries may submit projects to the Inter-American Development Bank and the Japanase International Cooperation Agency in order to apply for funding.
From this week the International Cooperation Agency of Japan (JICA) and the Inter- American Development Bank (IDB ) will be looking at various opportunities to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency in the region.
In contrast to the forecasts of reduced fish resources, an increase in production of mollusk in the region has been projected.
In the region there are about 150 thousand artisanal fishermen of which about 2,500 are devoted to the cultivation of oysters, especially in Costa Rica and El Salvador. Although it is a small amount the Organization of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Central America (OSPESCA) argues that the idea is to create a new alternative.
The Japanese food industry provides only 40% of the country's consumption. The remaining 60% is imported from other countries.
The Handbook on Opportunities for Nicaraguan products in the Japanese market, developed by the Center for Exports and Investments of Nicaragua (CEI by its initials in Spanish) and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), focuses on the practical possibilities for placing Nicaraguan products in the Asian country , but the analysis and conclusions of the study can be extrapolated to all Central American countries.
Japan disbursed an initial $5 million out of a total $30, to build a bridge called ‘Santa Fe’, that will link Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Pablo Fernando Martínez, head of the Foreign Relations Minister (Minrex), explained that construction will begin on early 2011 and should be completed by 2013.
“Martinez remarked that the project comprises building a 260 meter bridge, 17 meters high, to allow vessels to pass under it”, reported Laprensa.com.ni.
The $30 million bridge over the San Juan river will be 260 meters long.
Called “Puente Santa Fe”, it was announced by Shinichi Saito, Japanese ambassador in Nicaragua, and Takeo Ishikawa, delegate from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
“Saito assured that there is strong competition among 150 countries to get some of Japan’s cooperation funds, so they will assess the country’s economic, political and democratic aspects to decide if they maintain their cooperation”, reported Elnuevodiario.com.ni.