Initially the project had problems in establishing efficient project and financial
management. There were also problems of overstaffing and staff rotation; the mechanisms for
outsourcing technical consultants did not prove to be satisfactory and an early attempt to set up a
customised database for integrated project management and monitoring proved to be time consuming
and costly. However, with close monitoring by supervision missions, a comprehensive analysis by the
Mid-Term Review, and the ongoing provision of technical assistance advice and training, efficiency
improved considerably. An analysis by the Project Completion Review showed that the economic
internal rate of return increased to 12.2 per cent compared with 8.7 per cent at appraisal