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(i) Objectives and Benefits: The Power Network Rehabilitation will complement the recently approved Ruzizi II regional hydroelectric project by enabling Rwanda to take maximum advantage of the increased output from the new facilities. Specifically, the Project will: (a) provide improved reliability of production, transmission and distribution of electrical energy; (b) serve additional domestic consumers; (c) help sustain the economic growth of the industrial and commerical sectors. Finally, it will; (d) strengthen Electrogaz in planning, personnel management, and its operation and maintenance functions. (ii) Components: The project will provide for: (a) the rehabilitation of the Ntaruka generating station and of the transmission network; (b) the extension of the transmission network; (c) technical assistance to Electrogaz; training; and consulting engineering services.