Multi-sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project

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The Multi-Sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project for Guinea-Bissau aims to increase the availability of urban power, water and roads infrastructure services. The project has the following components: Component 1: will finance technical assistance, local and international consultants, specialized financial and accounting software for the utility, and institutional development and strengthening support for the Ministry of Economy and, when it is established, for the Multi-Sector Regulatory Agency. Component 2: will essentially support a fast-tracked restoration and rehabilitation of power generation and distribution, and commercial operations in Bissau. Component 3: will finance the rehabilitation and reinforcement of water production systems in the city of Bissau, for the purpose of restoring a 24 hour a day water service to the entire population of Bissau. Component 4: will essentially include a limited rehabilitation of pot holes along a set of roads of 20-30 kilometers in the City of Bissau. Component 5: will finance the operational costs of the Project Coordination Unit (PCU), including: (a) staff (consultants); (b) technical assistance and auditing costs; (c) office equipment and supplies; (d) office rental, utilities and related expenses; (e) accounting and office software; (f) vehicle maintenance costs, fuel and spare parts; (g) training; and, (h) coordination and study travel costs.