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Amount
€ 40,000,000
Countries
Sector(s)
Argentina : € 40,000,000
Solid waste : € 40,000,000
Signature date(s)
23/05/2023 : € 40,000,000

Summary sheet

Release date
25 August 2022
Status
Reference
Signed | 23/05/2023
20220263
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
ARGENTINA - INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT FL
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 40 million
EUR 165 million
Location
Sector(s)
  • Solid waste - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Description
Objectives

The operation, structured as a Framework Loan (FL), will finance an integrated waste management programme including the collection, treatment and disposal of municipal waste generated and the rehabilitation of dumpsites in several provinces throughout the Republic of Argentina, presumably in Santiago del Estero, Buenos Aires, Rio Negro, Salta and Santa Cruz.

The overall objective of this project is to improve the actual waste management system in Argentina. Precisely, it aims to develop the solid waste management system of several provinces and to strengthen the material recovery (recycling and composting) of solid waste generated in those provinces including social inclusion of the waste pickers. Furthermore, it will contribute to close / rehabilitate the unsanitary dumpsites. The project is aligned with the principles of the Paris Agreement and will contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Additionality and Impact

The EIB loan will provide long-term finance for an integrated waste management programme in the Republic of Argentina. The programme comprises the collection, treatment and disposal of municipal waste; as well as the rehabilitation of dumpsites in several provinces.


The fact that the service is not delivered through a network limits the Promoter's ability to recover full costs. The EIB will provide long-term financing for the economic life of the assets that would not be available on the market. The EIB's contribution is an important element of the overall financing plan in terms of additionality, diversification as well as duration and pricing. The EIB financing will help to reduce negative externalities affecting environmental protection and public health, while strengthening the recycling performance of the targeted regions. Negative externalities related to waste management activities concern pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as costs related to damage to environmental protection and public health.


EIB's involvement will complement the financing provided by other International Financial Institutions, therefore facilitating the financing of the full programme. Furthermore, the Promoter will apply EIB's policy standards in terms of procurement, and environmental and social aspects, thus ensuring compliance with best international practice. In partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank, EIB will undertake efforts to deliver advice to the Promoter with a view to achieving sound project implementation and operation of the assets to be financed.


This operation is in line with the strategic priorities of the Republic of Argentina, as well as with the European Union's priorities for Argentina (the Team Europe Initiative refers to Sustainable waste management as one of its objectives). Therefore, it is eligible under the NDICI Global Europe mandate as it contributes to climate action and to the development of social and economic infrastructure.

Environmental aspects
Procurement

The EIB will require the Promoter to ensure that the implementation of the project will be done in accordance with the EIB's Environmental and Social Principles and Standards.

The EIB will require the Promoter to ensure that the implementation of the project is carried out in accordance with the EIB's Guide to Procurement.

Comments

This operation is in line with EU priorities for Argentina and eligible under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI).

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Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).

Documents

Environmental and Social Data Sheet (ESDS) - ARGENTINA - INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT FL
Publication Date
10 Nov 2022
Document language
Main Topic
Lending
Document Number
157802314
Document Focus
Environmental Information
Project Number
20220263
Sector(s)
Countries
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