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Southside Poverty Alleviation Project (Phase II)

Belize

Borrower Belize
Financing Type Public Sector
Instrument Project Loan
Focus Area Multisectoral
Approved 18.06.2010
Signed 10.12.2010
Status Completed
Loan Administrator OPEC Fund
Executing Agency Ministry of Works Belize
Co-financiers Government
OPEC Fund Contribution (US$m) 11.00
Total Project Cost (US$m) 18.00

Expanding on the successes carried out under Phase I, Phase II aims at improving living conditions of five low-income communities,populated by around 53,300 people, located in the south side of Belize city. Works will include the following:

  • improvement and rehabilitation of urban infrastructure, such as drainage works and roads;
  • elevation of public areas to protect against flooding;
  • repair or replacement of housing units;
  • establishment of a labor market integration program for young entrepreneurs; and
  • provision of adult literacy programs and skills/vocational training.
On completion, the project is expected to boost socio-economic development considerably in what is considered to the poorest area in Belize City.

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