NW DEVT II-MATO GROS

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The proposed Mato Grosso rural development project consists of the following main components: (a) the strenghtening and expansion of agro-ecological zoning, rural extension, agricultural research and input supply; (b) the improvement of physical infrastructure, including consolidation and expansion of crop storage and drying capacity, and the improvement of municipal roads and establishment of a road maintenance capability; (c) the strenghtening and expansion of education and health facilities and services, and construction of community centers and rural water supply systems; and (d) establishment of project management and coordination, including monitoring and ongoing evaluation. Additional support activities such as agricultural credit, minimum price purchase mechanisms, and financing for some incremental recurrent costs not financed under the project would be provided by the Government.