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Japan infrastructure and development aid in Mozambique

Overview

Japan has committed significant funding to support infrastructure and human resource development in Mozambique through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Initial reports indicate a funding package of approximately $12.23 million. This includes $10.61 million for the reconstruction of the Natete Bridge in the Ribáuè district of Nampula province to strengthen the Nacala Corridor and improve resilience against extreme weather. The package also includes roughly $1.62 million for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) project, which provides training for Mozambican public officials at Japanese universities.

Subsequent details specify that the bridge reconstruction portion of the grant is approximately 1.691 billion yen (about $10.4 million USD). The project focuses on replacing infrastructure damaged by floods with a design featuring improved access roads and riverbank protection to enhance regional trade connectivity.

Entities

Japan International Cooperation Agency · Government of Japan · Toyota Tsusho Corporation · Dopasi Foundation · Fujifilm

Timeline

12 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Japan announces development grants for Mozambique and Pakistan
Japan has pledged significant grant assistance for infrastructure in Mozambique, including the Natete bridge reconstruction, and for tuberculosis screening services in Pakistan via the Dopasi Foundation.
14 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Japan allocates $12 million for Mozambique bridge and training
Japan is providing over $12 million to Mozambique to reconstruct the Natete Bridge in Nampula and fund scholarship programs for public officials to study in Japan.

Sources

aimnews.org · centreline.com.pk · diarioeconomico.co.mz · islamabadpost.com.pk · noticias.co.mz