TURKEY, SUPPORT TO BASIC EDUCATION	11/10/2005
	The overall objective of the programme is to improve the living condi- tions of the population in the most disadvantaged rural, urban and surburban areas by increasing the level of education in the overall perspective of reducing poverty. Component 1: Support the reform at central level. Component 2: Supporting the decentralized implementa-tion of the reform in 12 disadvantaged provinces in the East and South East of Turkey, Component 3: Addressing the needs of excluded population groups in 5 urban and suburban areas. The programme budget is Euro 70 million and comprise tendering and procurement of equipment and buildings, the procurement activities comprise the following services:· Development of standard design for school buildings Specifications for various equipment for schools Specification of educational equipment and textbooks Preparation of tender documentation Management of the tender processes  Monitoring and supervision of delivery and commissioning Construction supervision Training of the staff in Ministry of Education Preparation of manuals and procedures