Quick reference guide to private sector initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean

This guide presents brief descriptions of the 103 projects/programs currently in the LAC Bureau"s private sector portfolio. Only active projects, which are either funded with Economic Support Fund or Development Assistance funds, or in the case of local currency funding, exceed the equivalent of $500,000 are included. An initial section presents a Master List of all LAC private sector projects/programs, first by region/country, then according to seven key program areas (policy dialogue, credit/banking, investment/export promotion, privatization, micro/small business support, managerial training, and tourism development). Succeeding sections provide profiles of regional and country projects. Each entry contains reference data (i.e., project title and number, planned completion date, funding level) along with statements of the project"s purpose, activities, and results. Budget information is also provided in some cases.