Agricultural inputs support II program grant

The project will be implemented by private sector importers and the Government of Zaire"s (GOZ) Ministry of Planning (MOP). A small number of private sector manufacturers and distributors will be selected to import commodities for resale in both the public and private sectors; priority will be given to importers who have local maintenance and service capacities. Commodities to be procured include: raw materials and chemicals used in the manufacture of truck tires; marine engines; generator sets; road construction/earth moving equipment; agricultural production and processing machinery and equipment; trucks; and spare parts for all eligible items. USAID/Z and the MOP will allocate the local currency generated by the sale of these goods.