COMMUNICATION

closed

The proposed project would comprise: (i) the provision of automatic switching equipment for 8,300 lines in Dakar and eight northern provincial towns, and the rehabilitation and extension of the cable distribution networks; (ii) the construction of a microwave link between Dakar, Thies, Saint Louis and Richard Toll, with associated multiplexing equipment; (iii) the construction of a VHF/UHF link with ten spur links from Richard Toll to Bakel; (iv) the rehabilitation of the open wire line and the installation of new carrier equipment between Louga and Linguere; (v) the purchase of miscellaneous equipment; (vi) the detailed engineering of the project; (vii) the employment of consultants for studies on tariffs and organization; and (viii) the implementation of training programs.