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IDB (Policy base) loan
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Funding Source
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Multilateral banks (Inter-American Development Bank)
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Focal Sector/s
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Food security, agriculture, forestry and fisheries; water
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Nature of disbursement
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Loan
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Cofinancing
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Yes
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Eligible Region
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South and Central America, Small Island Developing States
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Summary Note
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IDB assistance in the environment sector ranges from projects focusing on policies (such as natural
disaster risk management policy, forestry development policy) and strategies (strategy for integrated
water resources management, strategy for coastal and marine resources management in Latin America and
the Caribbean). IDB identifies "air pollution and climate change" as a sub-sector under its
environmental sector.
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Examples
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IDB has provided Climate Change Programatic Loans to support the design and implementation of a Climate
Change Adaptation and Mitigation strategy for Colombia. The components include: A) Potential to
Mitigate Impacts in transport, energy, agriculture, livestock and forestry sectors, B) Biofuels
Development, C) Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Disasters and D) Institutional Strengthening.
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Contact details for further information
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IDB Headquarters
1300 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20577, USA
Tel: (202) 623 - 1000
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Relevant websites
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