RD PLANNING & MAINT

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Closed

The objectives of the Road Infrastructure Planning & Maintenance Project are to: (a) strengthen the institutional capabilities of the Ministry of Construction (Works) [MOC(W)] to plan, manage, and maintain the road infrastructure in a cost-effective manner; (b) improve the cost-effectiveness of the borrower's public sector investments; and (c) improve road safety. The project finances managerial and technical strengthening of MOC(W), and part of an infrastructure investment program designed to upgrade and bring back to a condition of maintainability, and improve safety on, the nation's road infrastructure. Components to be financed by the project include: (i) reorganization of MOC(W), development and annual updating of the multi-year road infrastructure investment program, development of mechanisms to coordinate and expedite external funding programs, development of an environmental impact assessment process, technical assistance, training of staff, studies, and equipment to facilitate subsector management; (ii) design, construction, and supervision of selected civil works including construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of roads and drainage facilities, roadway geometric improvements, and traffic and safety improvements; (iii) measures to improve the management of MOC(W)'s equipment fleet, including equipment, spare parts and tools, and management systems; and (iv) technical assistance, equipment, and other support necessary to develop a comprehensive road safety program.

World Bank Group

Project

Road, Waste Processing and Treatment, Government