Increased Application of Labour-based Methods through Appropriate Engineering Standards

The goal of the project is “To promote sustainable livelihoods and contribute to the socio-economic development of disadvantaged rural populations through improved road access provision”, and the purpose is “To reduce the lifetime cost of unpaved rural roads by promoting appropriate engineering standards, planning tools and works procedures for labour-based construction and maintenance”. The three outputs are: (a) research results (Planning and Management Tools); (b) Engineering Standards; and, (c) dissemination, training and capacity building.

Project symbol

INT/01/03/UKM

Admin unit

EMP/INVEST

Start date

01/05/2002

End date

30/06/2006

Total allocation

1119402

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

1119402

Development Partners

United Kingdom, Department for International Development

Country/Countries

Inter-Regional

Outcomes

Increase member State and development partner capacity to develop and implement policies and programmes on employment-intensive investment