PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT OF CAPE VERDE AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR PRIMARY NON-FORMAL EDUCATION

The agreement aims to provide funding for the construction of sixty rural primary schools, providing classrooms for over 7,000 students, fifteen housing units for teachers, and two vocational education workshops. Additionally, the project involves the design and implementation of training programs to upgrade the professional capabilities of 200 educators and education administrators. The project's scope includes the construction of schools, housing units, and vocational education workshops, as well as the provision of training programs for educators. The agreement specifies that the grantee, the Government of Cape Verde, will provide or cause to be provided the necessary services required to carry out the project effectively and in a timely manner. The grantee will also be responsible for furnishing the necessary documentation to A.I.D. for disbursement of funds. The agreement outlines the conditions precedent to disbursement, including the provision of an opinion of counsel, a statement of the person holding or acting in the office of the grantee, and a plan for assigning personnel, equipment, office space, and other resources for project implementation. The grantee must also provide an accounting system for financing all project activities, a plan for maintenance of all schools and related facilities, and an executed contract for construction. The agreement specifies that A.I.D. will promptly notify the grantee when the conditions precedent have been met. If the conditions precedent are not met within ninety days from the date of the agreement, A.I.D. may terminate the agreement by written notice to the grantee. The agreement also outlines the special covenants, including the requirement for the grantee to provide project evaluation reports and to ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the agreement. The project's geographic focus is on the rural areas of Cape Verde, where the construction of schools and vocational education workshops will provide opportunities for education and training. The project's timeframes are specified in the agreement, with a Project Assistance Completion Date (PACD) of September 30, 1981. The agreement also outlines the financing provisions, including the grant amount of $700,000, which will be used to cover the costs of carrying out the project. The agreement emphasizes the importance of effective project implementation and the need for the grantee to provide the necessary services and documentation to ensure the project's success. The agreement also outlines the conditions for disbursement, including the provision of necessary documentation and the meeting of specific conditions precedent.