$232 Million in Social Housing

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Funded by the government and the private sector, the global housing project aims to build 25.000 homes, generating over 100.000 direct and indirect jobs.

The first stage of the plan will see investment for $165 million, for the construction of 5.800 homes. For this the Multi Sector Investment Bank has a Guarantee Fund, making it easier for private banks to lend to home builders and developers.

Source: laprensagrafica.com

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