Perspective
24 April 2014
Ecuador and Panama get IADB loans for electricity grid
Region:
Americas
Ecuador and Panama have secured loans from the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) to help expand their respective electricity transmission systems. In the case of Ecuador, the country will receive a $150 million loan. The loan is for a 25-year term, with a 13-year grace period and has an interest rate based on Libor – the IADB declines to provide further detail. Local contribution will be $19.5 million.
