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worth; sensitivity analysis was used to examine the effects of
various yields, prices, etc. on the foregoing results. Finally,
a comparison was made between the ex-ante feasibility study and
the present ex-post analysis. Results of the analyses show that
the project, as currently designed, is modestly profitable from
a social standpoint, but unprofitable from a financial perspective.
The recent rise in world commodity prices has increased
the social profitability of projects like this to the extent
that the "conventional wisdom" on the unprofitability of tertiary
irrigation needs to be considered. It was found that the
decision-makers of OMVS and FAO failed to reformulate the project's
design despite the unfavorable findings of an ex-ante study. Had
previously recommended cost-cutting proposals been implemented,
the project's profitability would have been significantly enhanced.
It was concluded that tertiary irrigation, though not as currently
designed and operated at Nianga, is potentially an economically
viable enterprise in the Senegal River Valley.
VI. POPULATION, EDUCATION AND MIGRATION
A. Population
144. Chandry, S.L. Development of a Plan for Family Planning Training and
Educational Activities in Senegal. Washington, D.C.: American
Public Health Association, October 1976, 15 p. (Report prepared
for USAID).
Report assesses the status of family planning training and
service within various governmental health facillicies and academic
institutions, with a review of the curriculum of schools. Identifies
future tasks to be accomplished in planning a project for a comprehensive
family planning service in Senegal.
145. Family Health Care, Inc. "Senegal." In: An Inventory of Demographic
Capabilities and Activities in the Sahel, pp. 80-95. Washington,
D.C.: Family Health Care, Inc.; New York: Population Council (in
collaboration with the Sahel Institute, July 1979.) (Report
prepared for USAID).
An analysis and assessment of Sahelian institutional capabilities
in demography. Identifies and assesses currently
available resources in demography in terms of trained personnel,
public and private institutions, facilities, data sets, sources
of financial support, training, data collection and analysis, and
research and publication.