CAF Approves $ 400 Million for Panama Metro

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Enrique Garcia, CAF´s CEO, stated: "By supporting this project, CAF aims to significantly contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of Panamanians, especially those living in remote areas of the city center. The metro will reduce their travel time, contribute to the mitigation of pollution generated by current transportation and facilitate other activities which take place in the city with a positive impact on levels of competitiveness."

Over the last five years CAF has approved operations for $ 1.312 million in Panama. Specifically in 2010 the bank approved two loans with positive environmental impact, such as the Sanitation Project of the City and Bay of Panama and the Investment Program for Water and Sanitation of the Province of Panama.

Source: CAF

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