Purpose of CFP: Formulation of Basic Studies of Risk Management as part of territorial planning instruments of the Municipalities of Manzanares and Marquetalia in the department of Caldas.
- Locations
- Town/City: Municipalities of Manzanares and Marquetalia in the department of Caldas.
- Country: Colombia.
- Anticipated start date: TBC
- Estimated duration of the project in calendar months: 6 months
- Maximum…
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