ECON & SOC FUND

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The project objectives are to : (a) establish an effective mechanism as a means of responding to the basic needs of the poor; (b) assist the Ministry of Health to improve health, nutrition and education services and provide physical infrastructure, and employment opportunities to the poor; (c) provide an effective channel for critically required donor financing; and (d) strengthen the capacity of community groups and other grass roots organizations in preparing and implementing projects. The operation consists of a project component and an institutional development component. The project component addresses the needs of the poor in health and nutrition, education and physical infrastructure. Financing will be provided for: (a) health and nutrition projects, rehabilitation and construction of primary health care facilities, essential drugs, immunization, construction of small water supply systems, small-scale sewerage systems and latrines; (b) rehabilitation and construction of pre-school centers and primary schools; (c) rural market and social service access roads and related drainage works. The institutional development component will finance administrative and technical assistance to the Economic and Social Fund, including staff salaries, equipment, consultant services and operating costs.