Japan provides USD 129,000 for Education sector in Laos

24/11/2022 11:12
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KPL (KPL)The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance worth approximately USD 129,000 for two education projects in Savannakhet and Xekong Provinces through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP).

(KPL)The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance worth approximately USD 129,000 for two education projects in Savannakhet and Xekong Provinces through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The grant contract was signed on Nov 23 between Ambassador of Japan to the Lao PDR , Mr  Kobayashi Kenichi, and representatives of the provincial authorities, witnessed by the Governor of Xekong Province Leklai Sivilay.

The projects are for the construction of new school and toilet buildings as well as the provision of school furniture at Nathom Lower Secondary School in Savannakhet Province and Tiu Secondary in Xekong Province to improve the educational and sanitary environment.

Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) provides necessary funds for relatively small-scale projects that directly benefit local residents and are aimed at economic and social development in developing countries, based on the concept of human security, accodring to the  Ambassador  Kobayashi Kenichi.

In order to ensure “no-one left behind” through rectification of regional disparity, Japan will continue to support and improve the basic standard of living at grassroots level in the Lao PDR.

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