The Project for Provision of Equipment to Maldives Institute of Technology in Malé Island, Kaafu Atoll
2021/3/3
Malé, March 3, 2021 - The Grant Contract for “The Project for Provision of Equipment to Maldives Institute of Technology in Malé Island, Kaafu Atoll” under the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) scheme was signed by Her Excellency Keiko YANAI, Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives and Mr. Adam Haleem, Director of Programs of Maldives Institute of Technology at a ceremony held at the MIT today.
Under the terms of the grant contract, the Government of Japan committed a grant of Fourteen Million Three Hundred Forty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Japanese Yen (JPY 14,340,260), (approximately USD 130,366 which is equivalent to MVR 2,010,243) for the provision of 87 vocational training equipment to enhance the skilled based training programs and to develop new courses in various fields such as construction technology, land surveying, mechanical and civil engineering.
With a large youth labour force in the Maldives, vocational education/training could enhance the potential of the youth to drive a vibrant and productive economy. This assistance will enable the provision of quality skills training programs and equip trainees with skills and knowledge required by the local industry. This could also benefit the empowerment of the youth and the local community.
The GGP is part of the Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) implemented by the Embassy of Japan in Maldives in order to empower people at the grassroots level. The GGP in Maldives has been implemented in broad areas such as education, environment, health, transportation and energy since 1996. To date, 23 projects have been funded under the scheme.
Under the terms of the grant contract, the Government of Japan committed a grant of Fourteen Million Three Hundred Forty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Japanese Yen (JPY 14,340,260), (approximately USD 130,366 which is equivalent to MVR 2,010,243) for the provision of 87 vocational training equipment to enhance the skilled based training programs and to develop new courses in various fields such as construction technology, land surveying, mechanical and civil engineering.
With a large youth labour force in the Maldives, vocational education/training could enhance the potential of the youth to drive a vibrant and productive economy. This assistance will enable the provision of quality skills training programs and equip trainees with skills and knowledge required by the local industry. This could also benefit the empowerment of the youth and the local community.
The GGP is part of the Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) implemented by the Embassy of Japan in Maldives in order to empower people at the grassroots level. The GGP in Maldives has been implemented in broad areas such as education, environment, health, transportation and energy since 1996. To date, 23 projects have been funded under the scheme.