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MEXICO: KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION

Abstract*

The Knowledge and Innovation Project for Mexico promotes the generation, diffusion, and application of knowledge for innovation that supports economic and social development. There are three components. The first, the Science and Technology Research component, improves the quantity, quality, and relevance of research and human capital formation through field development to stimulate research in new and lagging fields with scientific, economic, and/or...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

Support excellence in science and technological research, increase the availability of scientific and technological human capital, and institute an integrat ed strategy for development of fields of science of strategic importance to Mexico's economic and social development.Support increased firm-level productivity through provision of decentralized, demand-driven technological services for small and medium enterprises and creation of a pilot private sector-led venture capital scheme.Facilitate linkages between p rivate firms, universities and research institutions through financial support for joint activity and technical assistance to bridge institutions.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P044531

  • Closed

  • Maria Esperanza Lasagabaster Latorre

  • N/A

  • Mexico

  • December 18, 1997

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 16, 1998

  • March 2, 1999

  • US$ 300.00 million

  • C

  • Not Applicable

  • December 31, 2005

  • BANK APPROVED

  • September 28, 2021

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 300.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 300.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 300.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 662.80

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-43490 Int Charges 102,224.10
Jun 16, 1998 IBRD-43490 Loan Commitment 300,000,000.00
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-43490 Int Charges 73,310.46
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-43490 Int Charges 63,149.58
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-43490 Loan Repay 4,743,576.50
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-43490 Loan Repay 2,654,036.50
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-43490 Loan Repay 1,062,470.10
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-43490 Loan Repay 577,235.90
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-43490 Int Charges 65,422.05
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-43490 Int Charges 48,873.63
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-43490 Int Charges 47,362.26
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-43490 Loan Repay 2,654,037.50
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-43490 Loan Repay 2,124,940.80
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-43490 Loan Repay 1,731,707.80
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-43490 Int Charges 130,844.04

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2006-01-20
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2006-01-20
Counterpart Funding Highly Satisfactory 2006-01-20
Project Management Satisfactory 2006-01-20
Financial Management Satisfactory 2006-01-20
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2006-01-20
Procurement Highly Satisfactory 2006-01-20

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 09-29-2006PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingModerately Satisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeNot RatedN/a
Bank PerformanceSatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceSatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceSatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencySatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualitySatisfactoryN/a
M&e QualityNot RatedN/a

Results Framework

No data available.