MA-Rural Roads

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The Rural Roads Project for Morocco aims to increase rural populations' access to roads, especially in the more disadvantaged provinces, by supporting a national program of road improvements and through strengthening institutional capacity. The two components of this project are: (1) rehabilitation and/or upgrading of about 625 kilometers of rural roads, and (2) institutional development to: (a) develop monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of accessibility targets and execution of the Second National Program of Rural Roads (and roads improved outside this program) at the provincial and communal level, and disseminate the M&E information to further sectoral integration of rural development programs and strengthen local participation; (b) formulate recommendations for improving management of local rural roads to help the communes and provinces prepare to take over their maintenance; and (c) strengthen the capabilities of the Directorate of Roads for social and environmental assessments. This component will also include identification by the Provincial Directorates of Public Works (DPEs) together with specialized agencies, of local development opportunities stemming from improved accessibility, and assistance to the local communities.

FY17 - Transportation

World Bank Group

Project

Road, Government