EDUCATION

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The First Education Project will support qualitative improvements in primary education through teacher training and provision of training materials and will improve the provision of skilled staff in the agricultural and health fields. Its main components include: (a) construction and equipment of a primary teacher training college; (b) in-service training of about 500 primary school teachers; (c) provision of textbooks and teaching materials; (d) construction and equipment of a paramedical school in Moroni; (e) establishment of an agricultural training center in Moheli; and (f) technical assistance. The project should lead to improvements in the quality, efficiency, and relevance of primary education; reduce the number of dropout and repeater students; assist in training agricultural and health manpower essential for economic and social development; and aid in institution-building.