LB-NATIONAL ROADS

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The objectives of the National Roads Project are to: (1) implement a pilot road rehabilitation program in support of the Road Rehabilitation Program; (2) strengthen institutional capacity for maintenance and development of the national road network; and, (3) reduce reliance on the Government's budget by requiring users to pay for the provision of roads. The main components of the project are: (A) road rehabilitation works, a three year pilot program to rehabilitate about 400 km of selected international, primary, and secondary roads; (B) technical assistance to: (i) support the Ministry of Public Works' Program Implementation Unit in planning and programming works, preparing guidelines for and reviewing feasibility/environmental studies, undertaking all procurement actions necessary for the project, and monitoring outputs; (ii) carry out a detailed road user charges study to recommend the level and structure of tariffs; (iii) assist in the preparation of laws and regulations to implement the Statement of Road Sector Policy; and (iv) strengthen the capability of the Directorate of Roads to develop and implement the Road Rehabilitation Program, including preparation of feasibility / environmental studies and supervision of works; and (C) procurement of vehicles, computers, office equipment, road laboratory equipment, traffic counting equipment and axle-load control equipment for better management of roads.

FY17 - Public Administration,Transportation

World Bank Group

Project

Road, Automotive, Commercial, Government, Residential