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Country Assistance Plans - Cook Islands : III. Sector Strategies

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A. Social Infrastructure

In the area of urban infrastructure, the ADB proposes to provide a US$2.0 million loan for a Solid Waste Management Project in 2001 and a US$2.5 million loan for a Water Supply and Sanitation Project in 2002². These two projects are essential for the continued growth and sustainability of the tourism industry, which is the largest employer and the mainstay of the economy. Associated with these projects are two proposed TAs: a US$220,000 ADTA for Community Partnerships in Environmental Sanitation in 2001, and a US$100,000 ADTA for Utilities Regulation and Management in 2002 . Both TA projects will help to build institutional capacities in both the public and private sectors to support the proper regulation and management of the utilities. The Government has requested ADB consideration of assistance for skills development in view of the prevailing labor shortage, particularly in the tourism sector. This request will be revisited by ADB after completion of the education sector review financed by NZODA (see also para. 33 below) and further discussions with Government and other potential donors.

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