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Extract from confidential report “Post-Civil War Development Needs of Discordia” prepared by the Global Investment Bank in Washington D.C. in July-November 2007. It is understood that the final draft has not yet been approved for issue and publication, initially expected in Q1 2008, will not now be issued before end 2008. The delay may reflect continuing concern in the GIB about political and economic stability in Discordia.
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Project Cost Duration Start Date Observations
Rehabilitation of Beaconsfield Port Facilities
(see also project below)
$20-40 million
1.5 years
Studies can start immediately, dredging and construction in 12 months if country remains stable
Essential first step for all development in Discordia. Beaconsfield is the only significant port through which major construction equipment and capital-investment goods can be landed. Work involved includes extensive dredging, rehabilitation of wharves and jetties, new cranes etc.
Electric Power Supply for Beaconsfield
$20 Million
1.5 years
As above
Essential to Beaconsfield’s working as a port and a trigger for further economic development. Two skid-mounted gas-turbine gen sets would form the basis of the project. Main challenge lies in distribution.
Rehabilitation of Moncton Hydroelectric Scheme
Phase 1:
Rehabilitation of Dam and Power-generation:
Phase 2:
Linkage to Gladstone
Phase 3:
Linkage to Rosebury
$ 100 – 120 Million
$ 30 – 50 Million
$ 10 – 20 Million
3 to 4 years
2 years (start 2 years into Phase 1)
1 year
Studies can start immediately, construction in 2 years if country remains stable
Essential for economic revival but needs to be undertaken in parallel with overall improvement of transport infrastructure (see below and with provision of internal security.
External advice and expertise essential.
Improvement of Infrastructure
Phase 1:
Essential Roads and bridges
Phase 2:
Secondary Roads and Bridges
$ 50 – 80 Million
$ 30 – 50 Million
5 – 8 years
8-10 years
Studies can start immediately, construction in 2 years if country remains stable
Essential for economic revival. Also provides major “multiplier effect” stimulus to economic growth if contracts are distributed widely in local communities. External advice and expertise essential.
Restructuring of Civil Service
Phase 1:
Organisation and Procedures
Phase 2:
Recruitment and Induction
$ 10 – 15 Million
$ 10 – 15 Million
1 year
1 year
Immediate start essential
Emphasis on competence and on impartiality and non-discrimination on basis of tribe or religion.
Training of Key Civil Servants
Phase 1: National Level
Phase 2: Provincial Level
Phase 3: Local/Municipal Level
$ 15 – 20 Million
$ 15 – 20 Million
$ 20 – 25 Million
2 years
2 years (start 1 year into Phase 1)
3 years (start 1 year into Phase 2)
Can only start upon completion of Phase 1 of project above
Emphasis on administrative capacity, integrity, values and ethos of service.
Demobilisation of Troops
$30 – 50 million
3 years
Immediate start essential
Since the end of the civil war large numbers of young men have been retained in the armed forces since demobilising them into unemployment would probably lead to further instability and crime. Scheme needed for training these men and providing civilian employment for them, including agricultural projects in their home villages.
Combating Maternal Mortality
$ 20 – 30 Million
5 Years
Scoping should start immediately.
This programme should ideally be linked to a Family Planning initiative.
With one maternal death in every 31 births the average Discordian woman has a 1 in 5 chance of dying in childbirth. This programme would address this by training and deploying competent midwives and by equipping local clinics. Further detailing needed. The NGO “Nurture” could be a suitable organisation for running this.
Malaria Awareness
$10 -30 initially but significant ongoing expenditure thereafter.
5 Years initiative and lesser effort thereafter to maintain momentum
Scoping should start immediately.
Combination required of awareness, elimination of standing water near habitations and use of impregnated nets in sleeping quarters.
HIV/AIDS Awareness
$10 – 20 million initially but significant ongoing expenditure thereafter.
5 Years initiative and lesser effort thereafter to maintain momentum
Scoping should start immediately.
Awareness programme required, ideally fronted by leading political and religious leaders. Uganda may provide best model
Restructuring Education System
Paying salary arrears to teachers
Rebuilding village schools
Provision of learning materials
Teacher training programmes
$10 million
$10 – 20 million
$5 million
$10 million
Figures shown would cover first three years only. More study needed
Scoping should start immediately.
External assistance essential.
Cocoa Weevil Eradication
Pilot Study followed by large-scale deployment nationally
$0.1 million for Pilot
$10-20 Million after
3-5 years
Pilot should start immediately
Essential to the economy. The NGO “Nurture” appears to be willing to manage this campaign if funding is available.
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