URBAN REHAB. & DEVT.

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The project will assist the Government to implement a change in its policy for providing housing in the public sector, including a reduction in overall Government expenditure on housing, and redirection from building rental units at subsidized rates to provision of housing credit for lower income groups. The project will also strengthen institutions responsible for urban planning, development and maintenance. The project has the following main components. (a) Land development for housing and community facilities at La Tour Koenig; (b) Housing credit for home improvement and construction including housing at La Tour Koenig; (c) Rehabilitation of housing and urban services in poor areas damaged by cyclones; (d) Upgrading of urban services particularly solid waste collection and disposal; (e) Improvement of public transport and traffic management.