Second Phase of the Central Asia Road Links Program

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The project development objective (PDO) of the Second Phase of the Central Asia Road Links Program (CARs-2) is to increase transport connectivity between the Republic of Tajikistan and neighboring countries along priority cross-border road links in Sugd Oblast and to support improvements in road operations and asset management practices. The road sections to be financed under CARs-2 prioritize connectivity between Sugd Oblast in Tajikistan with Batken and Osh Oblasts in the Kyrgyz Republic and Ferghana Oblast in Uzbekistan. The road sections to be financed under CARs-2 prioritize connectivity between the Sugd Oblast in Tajikistan and the Osh and Batken Oblasts in the Kyrgyz Republic as they build lateral spurs from the Khujand- Osh axis to the Kyrgyz border. The project consists of three components. Component one is expected to finance the provision of works and consultants’ services for the rehabilitation of approximately 70 kilometers of road sections in Sugd Oblast. Component two is proposed to finance the provision of goods, and consultants’ services for the improvement of road operations and asset management practices. Component three is expected to finance the provision of goods, consultants’ services, and training, operating costs, including a financial audit to support project coordination, implementation, and management.