URBAN DEVELOPMENT

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The major objective of the proposed project is to develop and implement low cost solutions to Tunisia's urban problems, particularly in the areas of shelter, social and infrastructure services and employment, within the context of an institutional framework designed to effectively carry out this project and to plan and implement future similar projects. The project would be implemented in Tunisia's two largest cities, Tunis and Sfax, and would consist of: (i) comprehensive upgrading in five low-income settlements; (ii) site and services; (iii) education facilities in low-income areas; (iv) a small business assistance program; (v) improvements in solid waste collection and disposal;(vi) improvements in traffic conditions; and (vii) technical assistance for project implementation, institution building and studies.