DO NATIONAL HWY. PROJ.

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The National Highway Project has two broad objectives: a) to improve transport sector's contribution to the development of major sources of growth and improve access to markets; and b) to consolidate the gains in the institutional capacity of the Secretariat of State of Public Works and Communication (SEOPC) under Loan 3350-DO to maintain the road network in a stable condition without continued donor support and enforce new practices and policies started under that loan. The project consists of four components: a) civil works program - consisting of highway construction resurfacing and maintenance, bridge construction, and a road signalization program; b) supervision and technical auditing component; c) acquisition of goods including vehicles, spare parts and office equipment; and d) consulting services and training.