Following exchange of notes between Ambassador Akira Sugiyama and Dr. R. Samaratunga Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, a Grant Agreement under JDS amounting to 263 million Japanese Yen (almost equivalent to 420 million Lankan Rupees) was signed onJuly 17, between Dr. Samaratunga and Fusato Tanaka Chief Representative of JICA Sri Lanka Office.
“I see this as an opportunity for our young government officers to undergo studies in top Japanese universities in their selected professions. Building their competencies will benefit the whole system in return. Taking this opportunity I would like to appreciate the cooperation given by the Japanese Government through JICA for the implementation of this program during the past nine years,” said Dr. Samaratunga concluding the signing.
The Project for Human Resource Development or JDS is been implemented in 16 target countries by JICA & principally aims to support self-help efforts of respective countries evolving capacity development of young government officials. Since initiation in 1999, around 4,300 participants from worldwide were accepted under JDS for post-graduate studies in top Japanese Universities.
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