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Project Name                        Macedonia-Proposed Transit Facilitation Project

Region                              Europe and Central Asia

Sector                              Transportation

Project ID                          7FYMPA001

Implementing Agency                 Ministry of Transport  
                                    Dame Gruev 14
                                    91000, Skopje, Macedonia
                                    Tel: (091) 227-204
                                    Fax: (091) 221-918

Date PID Prepared                   January 1994

Projected Board Date                May 1995

Objectives

1.     The main objectives are:  (i) improvement of the east-west road connections to Albania and to
Bulgaria, with particular emphasis on transit arrangements for the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia traffic in the port of Durres and the upgrading of the border crossing procedures and
facilities; and (ii) development of the transport sector through the application of policies that promote
efficiency.

Description

2.     (i)    Policy Development:

       (1)   The project would include a satisfactory agreement between the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania regarding the arrangement for the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia transit traffic through the port of Durres and the road border at
Cafasan.
       (2)   Technical assistance to the Ministry of Transport to improve the institutional, managerial
and professional capacities.
       (3)   Studies regarding: (i) the future likely role of and investments in the railways; (ii) road
traffic safety.   

       (ii)   Investments:

       Road rehabilitation and modernization of about 60 km of the existing main east-west road.
       Physical facilities of the border crossings.
       Materials (mainly bitumen) and equipment for road maintenance.
       Dedicated warehouse and storage facilities for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in
the Port of Durres.

       (iii)  Agreements on:
       1994 transport sector investment program.
       ERR requirements for transport investments.
       non-subsidized transport fuel prices

Implementation

3.     The Transit Agreement would be prepared and administered by an agency yet to be identified.  
Other project components would be implemented through the Highway Administration, the border
crossings and the transit facilities in cooperation with the Customs Administration.  The railway study
would be carried out directly by the Ministry of Transport.

Cost and Financing

4.     Project cost is estimated at US$60 million.  Bank/IDA financing of US$20 million is foreseen.  
Cofinancing is being explored.

Environmental Aspects

5.     Environment assessment category B.

Contact Point:      Public Information Center
                    The World Bank
                    1818 H Street, N.W.
                    Washington, D.C.  20433
                    Telephone: (202)458-5454
                    Fax No.: (202)522-1500


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Note:  This is information based on an evolving project.  Certain components may not
necessarily be included in the final project.
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