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Kenya, Madagascar, and Burundi: Regional Communications Infrastructure Program

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WASHINGTON, March 29, 2007 - The following project was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors:

 

IDA CREDIT KENYA:  US$114.4 millions

TERMS: Maturity =40years ; Grace Period = 10 years

IDA CREDIT MADAGASCAR:  US$30 millions

TERMS: Maturity =40years ; Grace Period = 10 years

IDA GRANT BURUNDI: US$20.1 millions

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The objective of the Program is to leverage private sector participation to improve open access to international connectivity in East and Southern Africa. The focus is on closing the terrestrial connectivity gap, extending geographic reach of broadband networks and contributing to lower prices for international capacity.

 

For more information, please call Henny Rahardja at (202) 473-4857 or email:
hrahardja@worldbank.org


For more information, please visit the Projects website.

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