The objective of this operation is to reduce the Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from the freight transport sector. The operation will finance technical cooperation activities with the specific objectives of: (i) training truck drivers towards more efficient and cleaner driving practices; (ii) developing and implementing a pilot program for a freight broker service. The GEF financing will be leveraged by national counterpart funding that will finance ongoing efforts with the objectives of: (i) train local staff and freight transport stakeholders; (ii) design, develop and improve the existing freight information systems at the Ministry of Transport.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
5842
Country
Colombia
Implementing Agencies
Inter-American Development Bank
Approval FY
2014
Status
Cancelled
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
4,000,000
GEF Project Grant
1,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
95,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
01 May 2014
Concept Approved
12 Jun 2014
Project Approved for Implementation
11 Jun 2014
Project Closed
04 Apr 2018
Project Cancelled
14 Dec 2017