Analysis of a Request for Funding of a Feasibility Study on a TelecommunicationsProject in Paraguay

摘要

A technical and financial assessment of the proposed program of modernization andexpansion of telecommunications in Paraguay and of the request from BEPSA to the US Trade and Development Program (TDP) for a feasibility study grant has been performed. A review of the export potential for U.S. equipment and services, as well as possible sources of project financing has also been completed. The conclusions and recommendations are: The feasibility study is suitable for partial TDP funding. Co-financing is recommended; The feasibility study cost estimate is developed on a different basis from that proposed by BEPSA; Project financing for the franchised value-added services, privately owned and operated, appears possible; Project financing for the ANTELCO 100,000 line expansion appears less attractive and feasible; There appears to be good likelihood for export of U.S. equipment and services, in the categories of transmission equipment, satellite earth stations, data processing hardware and software, and all equipment related to value-added services.