Asia
1. Outline of the ProjectCountry:

Project title:

Indonesia

Telecommunications Outside Plant Construction Supervisory

Issue/Sector:

Cooperation scheme:

Telecommunications

Third-Country Training Program

Division in charge:

Total cost:

Southeast Asia Division, Regional Department I

Period of Cooperation

Fiscal year 1998 - 2002

Partner Country's Implementing Organization:
Education and Training Center of PT. TELKOMUNIKASI INDONESIA(PT. TELKOM)

Supporting Organization in Japan:
NTT

Related Cooperation:
Project-type Technical Cooperation: "The Telephone Outside Plant Construction Center Project in Indonesia"

1-1 Background of the Project
The government of Republic of Indonesia planed to add one million lines a year and five million lines in five years in total for thedevelopment of the telecommunications network in "the 6th Five-Year National Development Plan"". In response to this plan, thegovernment of Japan implemented Project-type Technical Cooperation: "The Telephone Outside Plant Construction Center
Project in Indonesia" (1994 - 1998) to the TELKOMUNIKASI INDONESIA (PT. TELKOM). That cooperation was aimed attraining instructors who could manage workers in the upkeep of works and improvement of the telecommunications lineconstruction work.
Against this background of circumstances, the government of Indonesia requested the government of Japan to provide thetechnical cooperation. In response, the government of Japan planned implementation of the Third-country Training Program at
the PT. TELKOM to improve the quality of telecommunications line construction skills and management in the neighboring
countries of Indonesia who held outside telecommunications lines similar to Indonesia.

1-2 Project Overview
The Project implemented the Third-country Training Program on Telecommunications Outside Plant Construction Supervisory at
the PT. TELKOM for the participants from countries in Asia, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East. The Project aimed to create
versatile supervisors who could contribute to the significant expansion of a high quality network through instruction toconstructors from both a technical and managerial point of view.
(1) Overall Goal
1) Improvement of telecommunications skill and knowledge in participating countries.
2) Improvement of the implementing Organization's capability of technology transfer in PT. TELKOM.
(2) Project Purpose
To foster high quality supervisors/instructors in the technical and management aspects of outside-plant construction, and tofacilitate the exchange of information to solve the problems in the participating countries.

(3) Outputs
1) Participants understand the technical knowledge, such as transmission theory and structural dynamics, which is necessary
for supervisors.
2) Participants understand the key points of how to improve the quality of both metallic and optic fiber cable construction.
3) Participants acquire knowledge of the design, construction and maintain the construction of telecommunications lines.
4) Participants become able to manage and supervise construction projects.
5) Participant acquires instruction and training management skills and are able to can take the appropriate action as needed.
(4) Inputs
Japanese side:
Long-term Experts

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Local Cost

50 Million YenIndonesian side:
Counterparts

85

Local Cost

1 Million Yen(5) Participant Countries
Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Fiji, Federated
States of Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Hashemite Kingdomof Jordan, Syria and Indonesia.

2. Evaluation TeamMembers of Evaluation
TeamJICA Indonesia office(Commissioned to: PT. INDOKOEI INTERNATIONAL)

Period of Evaluation

February 2002 - March2002

Type of Evaluation:
Terminal Evaluation by Overseas Offices

3. Results of Evaluation
3-1 Summary of Evaluation Results(1) Relevance
Based on the answers to the questionnaire survey to the participants at the termination of the Training and at the time after theparticipants had returned home (seven participants responded), the content of the training course came up to their expectations
and was consistent with the policy of their country (to improve telecommunications lines and to upgrade the efficiency ofinformation transfer). The climate and the condition of telecommunications lines installation in Indonesia were similar to those of
the participating countries, therefore it was possible to apply the skills they acquired thorough the course in the work upon
returning home. Judging from the above, this training course has relevancy.
(2) EffectivenessBased on the answers to the questionnaire survey to participants after returning home, participants said that they understood
the knowledge and the skill taught in the training course fairly well, and that they served them well at their workplace. Also,
based on the results of achievement tests which participants took several times during the training period, almost all participants
improved their scores, and said they were satisfied with the information exchange of the skills and knowledge acquired during
the training period and the applicability of these in their work.

(3) Efficiency
The project was implemented as planned in terms of budget, schedule curriculum and number of participants. The ability andteaching methods of experts, textbooks and equipment are all sufficient and contributed to the understanding of participants.
Based on the answers to the questionnaire survey to the participants at the termination of the Training in 2001, half of therespondents said that the training coverage, level and time allocation had been appropriate. Judging from the above, the training
program (lectures, country report, study tour, practices, panel discussion and observation) was effectively implemented.
(4) Impact
A benefit to the organizations where the ex-participants work was that they now had trained personnel in the field ofTelecommunications outside Plant Constructions Supervisory. Other benefits of the course include improved
telecommunications technology and monitoring system for telecommunications construction lines and improved services.
(5) Sustainability
The ex-participants disseminated the knowledge and skills acquired through the course by conducting seminars, making reports
and workshops after returning to their country. Some issues were tackled by utilizing the knowledge and skills acquired throughthe course such as construction and instillation of Optic fiber; proper distribution of lines (planning) and safety management. Butthe ex-participants had some problems in utilizing the knowledge and skills due to a lack of equipment and funds. On the otherhand, according to the PT. TELKOM, there would be no problem in recruiting experts, preparing facilities, setting up equipment
and organizing the appropriate curriculum.

3-2 Factors that promoted realization of effects(1) Factors concerning Planning
N/A(2) Factors concerning the Implementation Process
PT. TELKOM had sufficient knowledge and experience to implement the training course including the preparation of textbooks
and curriculum. The cultural, social and technical similarities among Indonesia and participating countries made it easy forparticipants to acquire the necessary skills.

3-3 Factors that impeded realization of effects(1) Factors concerning Planning
N/A(2) Factors concerning the Implementation ProcessLectures were given in the local language, and the Japanese experts faces significant problems in conveying information during
the training

3-4 Conclusion
The Project produced good results and was managed efficiently and effectively. Ex-participants from many countries have madeefforts to disseminate their skills and knowledge through seminars, training students at schools and exchanging information withcolleagues.

3-5 Recommendations(1) The Implementing Organization should understand the technical standards applied in the participants' countries and theInternational Technical Standards.
(2) The Implementing Organization should maintain close contact with all participants to monitor how the skills and technology
are being disseminated.
(3) The training content can be extended not only to telecommunications construction, but also to other fields ofTelecommunications technology.
(4) The Government of Japan should continuously support this kind of training program since it is important to improve the skills
in telecommunications plant construction supervisory.

3-6 Lessons Learned
N/A

3-7 Follow-up Situation
N/A