DUSHANBE, March 11, 2016, Asia-Plus — On Thursday March 10, a grant signing ceremony for the six new projects under Japan’s scheme of “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” was held at the Embassy of Japan in Dushanbe.
According to Japan’s Embassy, the grant contracts were signed by Mr. Takashi Kamada, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Japan in Dushanbe, and the representatives of the six grantee organizations. The total grant amount amounts to US$ 535, 331.
The six new GGP projects signed are:
– “The Project for Construction of a School Building in Dehai Navbunyodi Halqarf Village, Navdi Jamoat, Rasht District”, signed with Mr. Qanoatsho Loiqzoda, chairperson of Rasht district, for the amount of US$ 88,110;
– “The Project for Rehabilitation of the Prosthetic Limbs Manufacturing and Physiotherapy Center of Khujand City”, signed with Mr. Hoshim Qosimov, Director of the Prosthetic Limbs Manufacturing and Physiotherapy Center of Khujand City, for the amount of US$ 83,975;
– “The Project for the Construction of a New Building for School No.15 in Uguk Village, Ismoili Somoni Jamoat, Devashtich District” signed with Mr. Rustam Jourayev, chairperson of Devashtich district, for the amount of US$ 103,199;
– “The Project for Provision of Medical Equipment for the Pediatric Unit of the Republican Scientific Centre for Cardiovascular Surgery of Tajikistan”, signed with Mr. Zafar Sharipov, Director of the Republican Scientific Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, for the amount of US$ 87,454;
– “The Project for Construction of an Annex Building at School No.55 in Sayod Village, Vakhiyo Jamoat, Sangvor District” signed with Mr. Himmat Ghayrat, chairperson of Sangvor district, for the amount of US$ 88,781;
– “The Project for the Rehabilitation of Child Welfare Institution-cum-Boarding School in Vakhsh District” signed with Mr. Sharbatullo Azizullo, chairperson of Vakhsh district, for the amount of US$ 83,812.
During the ceremony, Mr. Kamada wished the beneficiary organizations successful implementation of their projects. While affirming the friendly relationship that exists between Tajikistan and Japan, Mr. Kamada emphasized Japan’s firm commitment to supporting Tajik people from human security perspective as well as the importance of implementing socioeconomic development projects that will lead to the uplifting of the rural communities. Embracing the occasion, the grant recipients explained the significance of the projects and expressed gratitude to the Government and the people of Japan.
Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP) is provided to local governments, educational/ medical institutions and International NGOs in addressing development needs in the areas such as education, health, water supply and the environment. GGP supports projects in the human security sectors at the grassroots level. As of today, GGP has supported 352 projects in the Republic of Tajikistan, for which more than US$ 28.5 million has been provided since 1996.
