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Country: Regional - Latin America Project: 114963-(R) Advanced Regional Communications Infrastructure Program Sector: Information Technology
The objectives are to: (a) increase access and affordability of broadband communications networks in the Caribbean region and within countries; (b) contribute to the development of the regional IT industry; and (c) contribute to improved Government efficiency and transparency through regionally harmonized e-government applications. Decision Meeting scheduled for 21 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114963. US$ 6.0/16.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. INDOTEL, Ave. Abraham Lincoln 963 Building Osiris, C.P. 10148, Dominican Republic, Tel: (829) 732-5555, Fax: (829) 473-8547, E-mail: sricourt@gmail.com, Contact: Salvador Ricourt, Technical Manager; Ministry of ICT, GCNA Complex Lagoon Road, St. George's, Grenada, Tel: (473) 443-0531, Fax: (473) 443-0533, E-mail: margaret.belfon@gmail.com, Contact: Margaret Belfon, Project Coordinator; Ministry of Finance, Second Floor American Drywall Building, Vive Bouteille, Castries, Saint Lucia, Tel: (758) 453-6892, Fax: NA, E-mail: chmathurin@gosl.gov.lc, Contact: Cheryl Mathurin, Project Coordinator; Ministry of ICT, Telecom Science and Technology 3rd Fl Clico Building Bay Street, Kingston, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tel: (784) 456-1223, Fax: NA, E-mail: drjthompson@gov.vc, Contact: Jerrol Thompson, Minister of Telecommunication, Science,Technology and Industry

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