MUNICIPAL DEVT

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The Government's program objectives are to improve the utilization of human and financial resources and strengthen institutions, particularly at the municipal level, to increase the delivery of affordable and efficient urban services. Within these overall program objectives, the Municipal Strengthening Project will (a) strengthen federal and state agencies in the area of municipal development through provision of financial resources and effective training programs; (b) strengthen the municipalities' organizational, administrative and financial management systems and performance; and (c) assist municipalities in expanding and upgrading urban infrastructure. The project objectives would be achieved through the implementation of several components. They include: (i) Municipal Staff Development and Organizational Strengthening; (ii) Federal and State Staff Development and Organizational Strengthening; (iii) Infrastructure and Related Investment Fund for Municipal Development; and (iv) Project Administration.