Delays for Costa Rica projects

In Costa Rica delays have hit the channelling of a loan provided by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) for infrastructure projects. The US$300 million loan granted from the IADB has yet to be invested into infrastructure projects. Some of the key works planned originally include new roads and bridges
May 28, 2012 Read time: 1 min
In Costa Rica delays have hit the channelling of a loan provided by the 2791 Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) for infrastructure projects. The US$300 million loan granted from the IADB has yet to be invested into infrastructure projects. Some of the key works planned originally include new roads and bridges. However the Ministry for Public Works says that the projects are not likely to begin until December 2010.

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