Financing Environmental Projects in Mexico: Barriers, Resources, and Strategies

摘要

This study consists of: A comprehesive review of the financing resourcesavailable for environmental projects in Mexico; An assessment of the availability to and use by U.S. firms of various financing mechanisms and resources; An identification of issues and problems that have hindered the ability of U.S. firms to finance environmental infrastructure projects in Mexico; Case studies that illustrate various successful financing approaches used by U.S. and/or on non-U.S. firms; and Strategies that can be taken to improve the availability and use of financial resources by U.S. firms. The industry includes air pollution control equipment, water and wastewater systems, resource recovery, hazardous and solid waste management and equipment, analytical and consulting services, instrumentation for measurement and monitoring, as well as pollution avoidance technologies such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean coal technology.