INFRASTRUCTURE REHAB.

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The main objectives of the project are to: (a) assist in the immediate repair and reconstuction of deteriorated critical sections of the sea defenses system; (b) improve the overall performance and efficiency of the management and operations of the transport sector; (c) facilitate agricultural, agro-industrial and mining production; and (d) help reduce the need for premature replacement of transport vehicles, spare parts and fuel imports. The project consists of: (a) assistance for the repair of critical sections of the sea defenses system and the establishment of effective management, including the design and implementation of adequate cost recovery measures to provide reliable financing for operation and maintenance of the systems; the rehabilitation with minor alignment and subsequent maintenance of selected high priority main roads and bridges; (c) preventive maintenance of selected paved roads in the main network; (d) the institutional strengthening of the Ministry of Public Works, Communications and Regional Development for improving transport planning and project formulation, supervision of project implementation, and for the study and establishment of a national port authority; and (e) purchase of office equipment, airport fire fighting equipment and all-terrain vehicles.