Upper Volta - Third Telecommunications Project

Document of The World Bank FILE COPY FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Report No. P-3262-UV REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ON A PROPOSED CREDIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF UPPER VOLTA FOR A THIRD TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT April 7, 1982 This document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only In the performnce o their official duties. Its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without Wrld Bank antheuiutin.  CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS Currency unit 5 CFA Franc (CFAF) SDR 1 = US$1.14 US$ 1 CFAF 270 ABBREVIATIONS CAMA Central Automatic Message Accounting MIP Management Improvement Program OPT Office des Postes et Telecommunications ORD Regional Development Organization PCAS Postal Checking Account System STD Subscriber Trunk Dialing FISCAL YEAR Government: January 1 - December 31 Project: January 1 - December 31  FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY REPUBLIC OF UPPER VOLTA THIRD TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT CREDIT AND PROJECT SUMMARY Borrower: The Republic of Upper Volta Amount: SDR14.9 million (US$17.0 million) Terms: Standard Relending Terms: Government to OPT: 11.6 percent interest per annum, 20 year term, 5-year grace. The French Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique (CCCE) will contribute US$13.0 million equivalent at 5 percent for 15 years including a 5-year grace period. Project Description: The proposed project would provide the necessary further extension of existing local and long distance services and reliable telecommunications services in the south- western and western provinces. Its main objectives are to: (a) expand and improve telecommunications facilities in and between towns with important economic activity, population and demand for services; (b) strengthen the institutional framework necessary for higher levels of achievement in the sector; and (c) develop a sound financial basis for future operations and investments. It would also aim at providing technical assistance for planning, design, installation of network extensions, maintenance and repair. Benefits: The principal beneficiaries of the project would be the business sector, Government and other administrative services. The project will stimulate commerce, encourage decentralization, provide services to rural populations, and reduce communications-related transport costs. Although not all subscriber demand will be met, the present situation will be greatly improved. Risks: Risks may arise due to delays in civil works or receipt/ installation of material or equipment. These risks are considered to be acceptable with the proposed provision of technical assistance to supervise installation and due to the fact that in telecommunications projects, which comprise a large number of independent activities, a delay in the completion of a few works does not generally prevent the use of the newly created assets. Institutional risks may result due to poor management performance; however, these would be minimized by the proposed Management Improvement Program, which includes further technical assistance and training. This document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without World Bank authorization.  - ii - Estimated Costs (net of taxes and duties): Local Foreign Total ---