World Bank approves up to $60m for Panama cadastre modernisation
Funding · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: Junta de Control de Juegos (Panama) ·
Summary
The World Bank's executive board approved financing of up to $60m for Panama's cadastre transformation programme, which aims to build an integrated multipurpose land system on a shared digital platform. About 36% of national territory has cadastral information, mostly outdated, and only 19% of properties are titled. The programme is expected to generate around 1,200 direct jobs.
Why it matters
The programme aims to build an integrated multipurpose land system on a shared digital platform, with about 36% of territory having mostly outdated cadastral information.
Cite as: SectorWire, “World Bank approves up to $60m for Panama cadastre modernisation”, 29 April 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/world-bank-approves-up-to-60m-for-panama-cadastre-modernisation/