Bhutan: Capacity Building of the Department of Roads

This technical assistance will strengthen Department of Roads (DoR) capacity in road technologies and road asset management to ensure the quality of road construction. It will equip DoR officials with skills and knowledge in road technologies of survey, design, and construction, especially with environmental considerations.


PROJECT DETAILS

Commitment Date

Funding Type

Country

Sector

Status

Total Cost

27 Jan 2010

Technical Assistance

Bhutan

Transport/Road

Closed

$500,000

KEY OUTPUTS

Training of Department of Roads field office staff on road technologies for survey, design, and construction, especially on environmentally-friendly road construction (EFRC) methods conducted

Specifications and timing of equipment required identified

FINANCING

$100,000 (Government of Bhutan)

$400,000 (Technical Assistance Special Fund)