Increasing revenue for development

Evaluation covers the period 4/79-3/81 and is based on the attached mid-term evaluation (XD-AAJ-390-A). The project is slightly behind schedule in some areas and is ahead in others; overall progress is satisfactory. All training outputs appear achievable. Other outputs have not been addressed but are also likely to be met. With the exception of second year short-term technical assistance which was postponed due to delays in A.I.D. documentation, all inputs are roughly on schedule. It may be impossible to analyze the project"s fiscal effects as development revenues and expenditures are volatile. All indicators of project success appear valid except for the requirement that GOSL budgetable resources increase l5% per year. It may also be impossible to judge the specific budgetary allocation of funds generated by the project. Although there have been no unplanned effects, the removal of tax collection records from the Ministry of Finance tax office delayed implementation of the new system of account controls. A review and possible revision of the budget and an extension of the project completion date are recommended.