Telecommunications Project

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The project emphasizes and supports: (a) strengthening and expansion of the national trunk network and selected improvements in the international network and in local networks in order to rapidly decongest and improve telecommunication services for business; (b) increased efficiency in telecommunications operations; and (c) improved quality of services. The project consists of: (a) investments in an overlay digital long-distance network connecting 17 major urban nodes plus expansion of international connections and selected investment in local networks; and (b) technical assistance and training. The latter focuses on improving the accounting and management information systems, traffic engineering, software development and maintenance, human resource development and training.