FIRST ROADS AND COASTAL SHIPPING

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The project will include the following components; technical assistance to coastal shipping organizations, and to the National Directorate of Roads and Bridges for guidance and assistance during implementation of this and the two proposed subsequent roads and coastal shipping projects. This will include: (a) project management; (b) policy and regulatory reform; (c) private sector involvement, and (d) development and preparation of subsequent phases of long-term roads and coastal shipping transport subsectors improvement program. Second, the first five years of a comprehensive training program for road and coastal shipping personnel. Third, studies and implementation of recommendations for policy and regulatory reform in road financing, procurement, trucking, and the local road contractors industry. Fourth, initial assistance for intermodal facilitation and customs efficiency improvement. Fifth, small ports investments in infrastructure and in handling equipment and tugs. Sixth, investments in small port navigational aids and communications. Seventh, final design and preparation of tender documents for rehabilitation of primary roads. The project also includes the first phase of a long term nationwide feeder roads program.