Until August 23, a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank will be in the capital of Antioquia to establish a collaboration framework to define investment and advisory alternatives for infrastructure proposals, as well as to establish the basis for promoting sustainable development. The work agenda will be headed by the IFC representative in Colombia, Carolina Cárdenas, who will meet with members of the Strategic Projects Management and the Secretariats of Environment, Education, Infrastructure and Finance. Finally, there will be a meeting with Mayor Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga.
The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, promotes economic growth and improves the quality of life by encouraging the private sector in developing countries. Over the years it has implemented best practices that can be replicated in infrastructure projects in Medellín. The environmental and social impact assessment, which, by adopting these standards, can ensure that the initiatives are sustainable and respectful of the environment and local communities.