Almost a billion dollars. Over what time period? For what? This article, based on a press conference for "domestic media houses", is almost contentless and therefore meaningless. Domestic media houses should do better.

Jamie

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JICA to provide over US$900 million in aid

At a press conference held on 4 October at Yangon Technological University, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) chairman Dr. Akihiko Tanaka told domestic media houses that JICA would contribute approximately US$910 million in aid to Myanmar.

According to JICA, the general purpose of this support is to assist the growth of Myanmar’s internal infrastructure, including rural and social development.

JICA also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Myanmar’s Ministry of Science and Technology.

Under this MoU, US$13.5 million of the aforementioned aid will promote educational cooperation between Japan and Myanmar and support the advancement of educational projects in two technological universities in Yangon and Mandalay, respectively.

In terms of JICA aid given to ASEAN countries, Myanmar has received the fourth-largest grant to date.

“Myanmar is the fourth biggest recipient country after Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. Myanmar will get more aid in coming years, maybe more than the Philippines,” Dr. Tanaka expanded.

He further cited that JICA assesses the individual needs of all ASEAN countries applying for aid before deciding on an appropriate amount to contribute.

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