MEDIUM CITIES DEVT

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The Medium-sized Cities Project will assist in improving the living conditions and increasing the incomes of the populations particularly the urban poor, of eight rapidly growing medium-sized cities. Subprojects in each city will include several or all of the following components: central food warehouses to support retail grocers in poor areas; stalls in open-air markets; industrial parks for small and informal sector enterprises; technical assistance to small and informal sector enterprises; technical assistance to and equipment for cooperatives; manpower training; water supply and sewerage systems; sanitation works, in particular septic tanks; drainage for flood and erosion control; low-cost urban transport works; trash collection services; sites and services; and community facilities (nurseries, primary schools, health posts, etc.). In addition, subprojects will include components to improve municipal administration and finances (e.g. cadastral surveys, consultancy services and training).