ENGINEERING CREDIT

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The objectives of the credit are: (a) to finance the studies and technical assistance needed for the preparation of the future Ouagadougou Water Supply Project; (b) to lay the groundwork to improve the quality of entry of this project and for its successful implementation; and (c) to test the commitment and ownership of the government and the capacity of the Office National de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement (ONEA) to improve water sector management before making further massive investments. The credit will finance the environmental assessment, and the final design and preparation of bidding documents which are required for the future Ouagadougou Water Supply Project. In addition, the credit will strengthen ONEA's capacity to prepare and manage such a large investment through the provision of office space and equipment and technical assistance, training and the purchase of equipment and vehicles. ONEA will be responsible for the preparation of the future investment project, and later on, for its implementation.