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The project Agricultural Research Project is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Agricultural Research Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The proposed project aims at raising the standards of agricultural research through the restructuring of the key official research organization and reorienting its research activity on a commodity-oriented basis. To cope with the extreme shortage of competent agricultural research talent in Spain, the project was developed along two major lines: (a) mission oriented research to handle key agricultural problems, and (b) upgrading of local research staff through a fellowship training program and on-the-job training with research specialists recruited abroad. The project would establish within INIA six national research centers, each specialized in one agricultural commodity or a group of related agricultural commodities of national significance, as opposed to the previous practice of multipurpose research centers which each provided a complete coverage of the agricultural research field.

The project Education Project (01) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Education Project (01) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The First Education Project will primarily consist of the construction and equipment of 19 common basic schools, 20 secondary schools, 8 higher teacher training and education research institutions and equipment for the National Research Center for Educational Development. The First Education Project will also include the provision of 190 man/months of specialists for technical assistance in such fields as curriculum development, facility planning and education management. The project schools will add altogether a capacity of about 31,000 students. They will be located so as to dovetail basic schools, secondary schools and education research institutions together and, therefore, more efficiently serve their purpose as experimental and demonstration schools. They will be located throughout the country to give pilot demonstrations of the reform principles, with heavier concentration in Galicia in order to provide a case study in regional implementation.

The project Education Project (02) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Education Project (02) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The Second Education Project comprises: (1) design, construction, furnishing and equipping of 39 comprehensive secondary schools (estimated 31,600 student places), 37 vocational training centers (estimated 18,600 student places), 1 agricultural technician institute at Palencia including an experimental farm (estimated 360 student places), Barcelona Polytechnic University at a new location (estimated 9,610 student places), and 4 institutes for education for teacher training (estimated 850 student places). (2) Provision of educational equipment for the Valencia Polytechnic University. (3) Development of new curricula for technical, vocational and agricultural education, and liaison between industry and relevant technical agencies. (4) Planning of higher education. (5) Provision of services of education specialists and of fellowships.

The project Highway Improvement Project is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Highway Improvement Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The Highway Improvement and Maintenance Project for Spain will assist in financing the improvement, repair, maintenance, and new construction of the nationally administered highway system. Spain has a very old and extensive network of roads, part of which dates back to Roman times. Most of the present highway system was built in the 1920's. It has been poorly maintained and has not kept up with modern design standards. As a result, many Spanish roads have deteriorated due to poor road design and have been unable to handle increased traffic density. The Government of Spain has stated that a general improvement and maintenance program for the existing highway network will be of the highest importance. The project will be divided into two parts:, 1) Highway Improvement Works Plan, which includes improvement of roads on the triangle Madrid Barcelona Alicante; construction of a new road from Oviedo to Figaredo in the north; construction of the Palma airport freeway on Mallorca; and construction of a new bridge over the Ebro River at Amposta in the Province of Tarragona. and 2) The Maintenance Plan, which includes procurement of equipment; and construction of adequate shops, office buildings, and warehouses for pilot divisions in the Province of Madrid and in the Northeast region. These two plans will modernize the highway system in Spain in order to alleviate road deterioration and increased traffic density.

The project Livestock Project (01) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Livestock Project (01) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project would be the first part of a program to develop Spain's livestock resources through a combination of technical assistance, credit facilities and liberalized trade. Credit would be provided for the development of improved pastures, fencing, water supplies, machinery for fodder production, livestock buildings, and the purchase of cattle. In the dry land zone of the southwest, where the project would be mainly located, the most important element would be the replacement of natural pastures of low productivity through the exploitation of subterranean clover and forage crops offering a substantialy higher level of output. Farms in this area would produce mainly feeder cattle and fat stock for slaughter. In the northern area, where conditions are ideal for their product, improved strains of the more productive temperate zone species of permanent pasture would be introduced. Production in this area would be mainly of milk, with weaner calves as a significant by-product. In both areas, cattle would be vaccinated against prevalent diseases.

The project Livestock Project (02) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Livestock Project (02) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project would continue the program and expand the area of operations of the first Bank-assisted livestock development project in Spain, financed under Loan 633-SP. It would extend the application of major changes in livestock production techniques aimed at increasing the carrying capacity of the land and the productivity of the breeding herds to help meet Spain's increasing demand for meat. A primary objective would be to resolve problems of farm structure and land tenure presently limiting farm modernization and production in the north of Spain. The project would finance the development of about: (a) 400 cattle production farms in the Southwest; (b) 200 cattle fattening farms in the Southwest; (c) 150 sheep production farms in the Southwest; (d) 450 dairy farms in the North; (e) 350 cattle production farms in the North; (f) 50 cattle fattening farms in the North; (g) 100 milk sheep farms in marginal cereal zones (Southwest and/or Central).

The project Port Project is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Port Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The proposed project ($86 million) consists essentially of $68 million of works to be constructed and equipment to be installed in four ports (Barcelona, Huelva, La Luz y Las Palmas, and Pasajes) as part of the 1964-67 Port Development Plan, together with some $18 million of cranes and other port operating equipment for 17 other important ports and for general port use. As part of the project, the government has agreed to provide $14 million to complete construction of certain works in the four project ports during 1969-70 and to carry out several additional works, not initially included in the Plan, which are essential to the efficient use of the Bank-financed works in these ports. These complementary works are not to be financed by the Bank.

The project Port Project (02) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Port Project (02) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project includes: (A) At Huelva Port: (i) construction of a dike to prevent siltation in the access channel; (ii) construction of a wharf of five berths - one for phosphate, three for other minerals and one for general cargo; (iii) acquisition and utilization of quay cranes for general cargo and minerals, and installation of belt conveyor facilities for phosphates; (iv) acquisition and utilization of a suction-hopper dredger; (v) improvement of an access road to the new port facilities and construction of connecting roads and railways; (vi) deepening of the channel; and (vii) completion of a mineral berth and its mechanical handling equipment under the First Ports Project. (B) At La Luz y Las Palmas: (i) extension of the eastern main breakwater and construction of two secondary breakwaters to create a new basin; (ii) construction of two new petroleum piers for supertankers; (iii) procurement of a container crane; (iv) completion of a container berth and a general cargo wharf; (v) complementary work necessary to ensure adequate utilization of the Project including: bunker-oil pipeline duct; paving at new basin, at secondary breakwater and at container berth; water supply; electric supply; two transit sheds and two quay cranes for new general cargo wharf.

The project Railway Project (01) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Railway Project (01) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The Railway Project for Spain will transform the Spanish railways from an outdated enterprise with a huge backlog of renewals and maintenance, operating at a large deficit, and providing inadequate service into an efficient and modern railway system earning a reasonable return on its investment. The main problem concerning the railways is that throughout most of the period since 1941 the Government of Spain has not provided sufficient funds to modernize the railway system or even to replace obsolete equipment. As a result, the railway system was never properly integrated. The Railway project will correct this problem. The components entail: 1) reorganizing and strengthening management and supervision; 2) modernizing train and yard operations and maintenance procedures; 3) closing down uneconomic lines and stations; 4) adjusting rates and fares; 5) reducing staff; and 6) improving transport coordination. These measures will modernize the Spanish railways in order to handle new traffic demands, increase efficiency, and improve the quality of service.

The project Railway Project (02) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Railway Project (02) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The purpose of the Second Railway Project is to assist in financing the second stage (1967-68) of the 1964-73 Modernization Program of RENFE, which is designed to transform the Spanish Railways from an inadequate and financially unsound system into one which is modern, efficient, and operates on a commercial and financially viable basis. This project, amounting to about one-fifth of RENFE's procurement during this period, will be primarily for electric locomotives, passenger and freight cars, and track materials and equipment. The project also includes a revised Plan of Action which incorporates those measures of the original Plan still to be completed, together with additional measures for transport coordination and for improvement of RENFE's operations and finances. The principal changes entail payment in advance by the Government of sums due to RENFE for operating and capital purposes; maintenance of adequate working capital; accelerated reduction of staff; studies of additional light-traffic lines and stations; and a revised and expanded list of studies and measures on transport coordination.

The project Railway Project (03) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Railway Project (03) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The proposed loan would assist in financing the first three years of RENFE's Five Year Plan (1971-75). The Loan will cover about 21 percent of the total cost of the project and finance mostly track rehabilitation and provision of motive power and rolling stock.

The project Industrial Research Development and Engineering Project is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Industrial Research Development and Engineering Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project is to establish an RD&E Unit to carry out selected subprojects in industrial research, development and engineering as part of a program by the Borrower to promote related industrial capabilities and support the competitive stance of Spanish industry through the development of indigenous technology and marketing expertise in specialized industrial fields.