Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project It was originally estimated that the project would be implemented as from January 1992 and conclude in December 1995 however project has been delayed.  Studies and supervision by 30 months, secondary education component by 12 months, technical AfDF's loan became effective on 30.3.93. Schedule II despatched to Government on 7.10.94.

There is a revolving fund with AfDF for the operation of the Directorate of Education Projects. As of end April 1996, it has been replenished 3 times, Chad has had recurring arrears with AfDB.  Fourth replenishment is pending.  There is a Directorate for Education projects created at the Ministry on 20.10.87 under AfDB's 5th Education project. It is well staffed but is being reinforced for the current project by a PIU consisting of a coordinator, Mr. Tchere Kakia, 1 accountant, 2 experts for works, 1 secretary, 1 administrative assistant, 2 drivers and 1 guard. The Coordinator of Education Projects at DNPE is Mr. Abdelrahim Nguekidaina. Tenders for supervision of works and studies began on 29.12.93. Contract with SONED-Afrique/GOUDIABY - Chad signed 3.10.94 at a contract value of FF 1,460,684. Disbursements through AfDB funding started on 21.6.93.  Results of civil works (rehab./extenson) of lycees at Doba, Kelo, Ati and Mongo and construction of school in N'Djamena were reviewed by AfDF in 2nd half of 1996 but were found to be costly and should be negotiated.  Works will begin only when Fund is able to make advanced payment and AfDF will not disburse until Government places its resources in project's account.

Technical Assistance and Training: Contract with UNESCO for a Main Pedagogic Coordinator signed in September 1994 and 3 short term experts completed training courses for 100 teachers in Chad end 1995.  Program abroad involves 8 secondary school teachers, 20 general secondary school inspectors.  Domestic training is being undertaken (in October 96 - September 97) for 20 general secondary school inspectors; 40 pedagogic advisers; 30 certified teachers; 24 headmasters and managers/treasurers; and 21 maintenance agents.  The program to train 60 lyc�e has been cancelled.  A new team of UNESCO experts will be recruited for the training program because the first team had proved to be careless in their behaviour and not serious in their work.  Out of the 22 general secondary school inspectors, those trained in English (2), 7 out of 16 in French have completed their program.  There are 2 inspectors to be trained in Arabic.  None of the others envisaged under the general training program have yet benefitted due to the lack of qualified trainers.  The Government, UNESCO and AfDF are studying the matter in hopes of finding a solution.

Management: The accountant who died in October 1994 has not been replaced and the accounting books are in a mess, despite the fact that accountant under the 3rd Education project is providing some assistance.  AfDF mission in November 1996 insisted that this vacant position be filled before the end of November 1996.  

Audit: AfDF mission insisted that the Government submit a short-list of auditors by end 1996.

The new implementation schedule: 

Construction and rehabilitation works	January 97 - June 98
Tendering for procurement of furniture, equipment, materials for schools	Completion by June 97
Analysis of bids for above	July-October 97
Delivery of furniture etc. and installation	October 97 - May 98
Technical assistance and training	January 95 - December 98

Disbursements by OPEC Fund: No W/A's submitted as construction contracts will not be signed until Chad clears its arrears with Fund.  AfDF had imposed sanctions for 5 months due to arrears but is presently disbursing.  AfDF has so far disbursed 4.79% of its loan.  The Government has only paid salaries but no LCF to project.

PIU: An office made available for the studies and supervision staff and all furniture procured. Two vehicles procured and delivered.   A visit was made by the supervision m