PUBLIC WORKS & EMPLO

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The objectives of the Second Public Works and Employment Project, in addition to public works execution and employment enhancement, include: a) the continuation and decentralization of Agence d'Execution des Travaux d'Interet Public contre le Sous-Emploi (AGETIP) activities in secondary cities; b) the development of pilot activities to test the feasibility of AGETIP's approach in other areas; c) the organization of training for the municipalities and the small and micro enterprises engaged in project implementation; and d) to make AGETIP a sustainable agency covering its operating costs on a fee basis. Project components are : 1) the continuation and expansion of AGETIP's public works program of public facility and infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance in urban areas; 2) a program of 3 pilot activities which include: i) application of AGETIP procedures to the development and management of municipal revenue-earning infrastructure; ii) a program to improve efficiency of procurement of goods; and iii) the development and testing of AGETIP-type mechanisms to support rural investments; and 3) a training and studies component. The third component will support: a training program for local engineering firms; a monitoring component for project progress; a study and selective audit of the Public Investment Program; and technical assistance to assess the feasibility of establishing a mutual guarantee company for small contractors.

FY17 - Public Administration,FY17 - Social Protection

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