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PR#109–2010, December 07, 2010 |
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Japan continues to dispatch IMT experts
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The Government of Japan has decided to extend the tour of duty of Japan's IMT (International Monitoring Team in Mindanao) contingent in response to the request of the Philippine Government for the IMT to stay for another three months from December 9, 2010.
Japan joined the IMT as the first non-Muslim country in October 2006. Since then, Japan has been dispatching two experts on reconstruction and development of Mindanao as part of the socio-economic component of the IMT.
In addition to the IMT, Japan has actively contributed to the peace process and development in Mindanao by participating in the ICG (International Contact Group) as well as by launching the J -BIRD (Japan Bangsamoro Initiatives for Reconstruction and Development) since December 2006 in order to enable the people and the communities in the conflict-affected area to enjoy the “dividends of peace”
Under the J-BIRD, Japan has implemented ODA (Official Development Assistance) projects, amounting to approximately 11.23 Billion Yen (5.92 Billion Pesos), through various schemes such as grant aid, technical cooperation, loan aid, and the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). As for the GGP under the J-BIRD, Japan has implemented 40 projects, amounting to approximately 313 Million Yen (160.73 Million Pesos). The projects include construction or rehabilitation of schools, training centers, water supply systems, health centers, and provision of post-harvest facilities and equipment.
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