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Updated on January 29th 2015:
This loan operation will help Jamaica to complete several activities under the Investment Plan identified under the Jamaica’s Strategic Program for Climate Resilience (SPCR) as part of the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR). Components include: Component 1: Assist in the mainstreaming of climate change into development plans and planning processes and demonstrate adaptation measures in a vulnerable watershed; Component 2: Create innovative climate financial mechanisms to help support climate resilience within Micro, Small and Medium Size Enterprises; and Component 3: Develop a knowledge management program for the Jamaica’s PPCR. Status: Approved by the Board on 11 December 2014. Estimated total cost: US$ 12 million. Loan amount: US$ 10 million. Executing agency: Government of Jamaica, Cabinet Office.
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This loan operation will help Jamaica to complete several activities under the Investment Plan identified under the Jamaica’s Strategic Program for Climate Resilience (SPCR) as part of the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR). Components include: Component 1: Assist in the mainstreaming of climate change into development plans and planning processes and demonstrate adaptation measures in a vulnerable watershed; Component 2: Create innovative climate financial mechanisms to help support climate resilience within Micro, Small and Medium Size Enterprises; and Component 3: Develop aknowledge management program for the Jamaica’s PPCR. Status: In preparation stage. Estimated total cost: US$ 10 million. Loan amount: US$ 10 million. Executing agency: Government of Jamaica, Cabinet Office.

IADB - Inter American Development Bank - is the largest source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 1959, the IADB supports Latin American and Caribbean economic development, social development and regional integration by lending to governments and government agencies, including State corporation.
Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.
Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.