$22 million in Brazilian Cooperation for El Salvador

These projects include various forms of cooperation including technical assistance, as well as humanitarian aid and financial support for different population segments, such as victims of sexual abuse, bodies of the civil protection system like the Fire Department and the agricultural sector and the Vocational Training Institute (INSAFORP).

The country signed thirteen agreements that will benefit many sectors including women, children, adolescents, indigenous peoples, and the prison population, among others.

Source: Presidencia de la República El Salvador

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El Salvador: $ 30 Million for Production Projects

October 2010

The funds will be used to finance productive projects as well as promoting public-private partnerships.

By 2011 there will be $ 30 million, said Alex Segovia, the Presidency’s Technical Secretary, $ 10 million from Banco Multisectorial de Inversiones and $ 20 million which are being negotiated with the World Bank.

$57 Million for Social Programs in El Salvador

September 2009

The funds, provided by the European Union, will be used in social, education and violence prevention programs.

Stefano Gatto, Business delegate from the EU, explained the funds will be disbursed in a 5 year term.

He also said that "on Monday, 2.5 million euros ($3.7 million) will be disbursed as part of the PAPES program (Poverty Relief Program)".

$ 64 Million From Germany to Honduras

January 2011

The government signed a technical and financial assistance treaty with Germany for $ 64 million.

The funds will go to social projects on environment and governance, housing and support programs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

"The Honduran Minister of the Presidency, expressed satisfaction for completing successfully the intense negotiation process between both economic technical teams, which led to the signing of a cooperation agreement for $ 64 million," reported website Proceso Digital.

El Salvador Requests IDB $ 300 Million

February 2011

The Government requested the funds in order to finance government programs in seven different areas.

The programs are: Support for export production, Urban Community Solidarity Development, City Woman, North and East Rural Connectivity, Passenger Transport in the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador (AMSS), power sector reform, strengthening of Justice and Security.