AGRIC RESEARCH & EXT

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The project is aimed at increasing the capacity of ICA to improve and expand its research and technology transfer activities so as to assist the country in raising its agricultural output at competitive costs. One of the main project components involves research infrastructural development for about two veterinary laboratories, 15 existing research centers and stations as well as a new one to be established. For this component, the loan will provide: (i) civil works and land preparation on research stations; (ii) scientific instruments, laboratory equipment, vehicles, farm equipment along with laboratory and office furniture; (iii) library and documentation services as well as computing facilities. In addition, other project components include; (b) technical assistance including training; and (c) incremental operating costs for salaries and equipment.