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1 What is the British Prosperity Fund Great Britian Will invest millon over four years. Global scope with focus on emerging economies. Part of the British commitment in Assistance to International Development (ODA) Priority sectors: services financial,infrastructure, energy, health, higher education, technology, smart cities and technology and innovation in agriculture 1

2 2 Prosperity Fund Colombia Unlocking economic opportunities in areas of post-conflict 25.5m

3 Prosperity Fund Colombia Objectives 1) Primary objective: Reduction of poverty and gender equity through economic development. 2) Secondary objective: Opening of markets and opportunities for international companies, including British. 3

4 Prosperity Fund Colombia 25.5 m Infraestructure Strengthening Instutions Agriculture 4

5 Prosperity Fund Colombia Where we will work - Cities and Regions 5

6 6 Infrastructure

7 Colombian Prosperity Fund Elements of Infrastructure 1. Urban Development Support intelligent urban planning (Smart Cities) in intermediate cities. Structure up to 30 urban development projects in prioritized cities. 2. Desarrollo Ferroviario Contribute to the rehabilitation of the rail system in Colombia. Structure up to 4 rail projects. Support strategic and regulatory frameworks for the recovery of the country's rail system. 6.7m 5.6m 7

8 Infrastructure Prosperity Fund Urban Development Implementing Partner 8

9 First tranche of Urban Development Projects 1. Wastewater collector system in Ibagué 2. Strategic Transport System (SETP) in Manizales 3. Rural Sewer in Valledupar 4. Sustainable Urban Drains (SUDs) in Sta Marta 5. Pilot of Smart City in Historic Centre of Santa Marta 9

10 Wastewater collector system in Ibagué Objetive Complement the city's sewerage network to go from 13% to 95% of treated water (reuse water). Primary Benefits 520,000 inhabitants with access to treated water. - More reuse water for irrigation systems - Expansion of the agricultural market - More inclusive employment opportunities. Estimated Pre-investment works 450k 10 months Secondary Opportunities Investment Opportuntity: 4.5m Est 10

11 Strategic Transport System (SETP) in Manizales Objective Implement reorganization model for the provision of a sustainable public transport service, financial, operational and environmentally Primary Benefits Improve mobility in urban and rural areas of Manizales and Chinchiná, Neira, Palestina and Villamaría (~ 560,000 inhabitants). Increase modal participation in public transport (currently 28%). Source: Delivery Estimates 600k+ 10 months Secondary Works Capital works 6m+ Source: 11

12 Rural Sewer in Valledupar Objetive Planes Maestros de alcantarillado para 25 corregimientos de Valledupar. 17 corregimientos no cuentan hoy con alcantarillado sanitario. Primary Benfits Improve sanitation conditions of 15% of the vallenata population (~ 70,000 inhabitants). 52% of beneficiaries are women. Delivery 750k+ 9 Months Secondary works Capital Investment estimate: 10m+ 12

13 Sustainable Urban Drains (SUDs) in Santa Marta Objetive Restaurar ciclo natural del agua. Reducir riesgos de inundación y contaminación de escorrentías. Primary benifts Improve drainage patterns in urban and suburban areas (~ 7,000 Ha). Reduce vulnerability due to floods of 16,000 households (~ 80,000 inhabitants - 52% women). Source: Delivery 675k+ 9 Months Secondary works New investment opportunities Source: Tom Watson, Natural Environment Research Council 13

14 Piloto de Smart City en Centro Histórico de Santa Marta Objetive Protect and Regenerate the Historic District Center by planning and implementing an intelligent historic center model (SMART-PEMP) using Future Cities concepts. Primary benefits Urban planning sensitive to gender equity and social inclusion (~ 51,000 inhabitants / 28,000 women). Intelligent Mobility, Intelligent Buildings, Intelligent Public Lighting. Source: Delivery 500k+ 9 Months Secondary works New investment opportunities 14

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