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The Higher Education Reform Project aims at developing a system of higher education that: a) responds to the nation's changed and changing social and economic needs; b) operates efficiently; and c) mobilizes greater private finance and distributes the costs of education more equitably. There are six components in this project. First, Policy and Institutional Development will support the introduction and strengthening of key policy and administrative reforms in allocation of students and finance; administration of higher education; teaching programs; tuition charges and student loans; and private higher education. Second, Higher Education Institutes Investment Program will reduce costs by consolidating single-purpose institutions into multi-faculty colleges and universities. Third, Management Information System will finance development of strategy and process redesign; software development; upgrading of information technology networks; and training. Fourth, Management Capacity Development will support increased management capacity in planning, financial management, information systems, academic reform, and policy analysis. Fifth, Student Loan Program will develop a loan program based on a state guarantee of repayment. Sixth, Project Management and Project Preparation Facility will finance the establishment and operation of the Project Management Unit.