December 20, 2011
Handover Ceremony for the ''Project for Improvement of Equipment for Vuk Karadzic Elementary School in Bijeljina''
On December 20, 2011, the handover ceremony for “the Project for Improvement of Equipment for Vuk Karadzic Primary School in Bijeljina” was held at the Central School of Vuk Karadzic Primary School in Bijeljina. Ambassador Hideo Yamazaki, Mr. Mico Micic, Mayor of Bijeljina and Mr. Dragorad Vasic, Director of this school attended the ceremony.
The Government of Japan has granted 45,375 EUR (approximately. 88,746 KM) to Vuk Karadzic Primary School for the renovation of the windows, doors, walls, gutter and lightning conductor, and the purchase of new furniture for classrooms of the school.
The replacement of the windows is expected to reduce heat loss and keep classrooms warm, and the new furniture for classrooms will improve the educational environment for 1,522 students as well as 116 school staff.
Approximately 25,000 local people will also benefit from this project indirectly because this school is used on various occasions such as elections and community events.
November 15, 2011
Handover Ceremony for the ''Project for Support of Demining in Gracanica''
On November 15th 2011, the handover ceremony for “the Project for Support of Demining in Gracanica” was held by the International Trust Fund for Demining and Mine Victims Assistance (ITF) at one of the demined locations in the Municipality Gracanica. Ambassador Hideo Yamazaki, Mr. Nusret Helic, Mayor of Municipality Gracanica and other relevant officials attended the ceremony.
The Government of Japan has granted 200,000 EUR to the ITF for the demining activities of more than 200,000 square meters in Spreca Valley in the Municipality Gracanica. Additionally, the ITF has provided approximately 200,000 EUR for the demining activities of approx. 200,000 square meters in other locations in this municipality through its matching fund mechanism. Under this project, approximately 54,000 residents in the region can live safer.
It is expected that this project will contribute to the socio-economic development and the environment protection as well as the return of refugees and IDPs. The cleared land can be used for development purposes such as agricultural activities. As a result of this project, the riverbank protection work that would prevent flooding of the Spreca River can be implemented under the initiatives of local authorities and the basic infrastructure can be restored in the area.
The Government of Japan has been providing assistance for mine clearance operations and mine risk education in the amount of approximately 2.5 million Euros in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1996.
August 31, 2011
Signing of Grant Contract for the ''Project for Improvement of Water Supply System at Oraovac in Zvornik''
On August 31, 2011, the Grant Contract for “the Project for Improvement of Water Supply System at Oraovac in Zvornik“ was signed between Mr. Futao Motai, Ambassador of Japan to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Mr. Zoran Stevanovic, Mayor of Municipality Zvornik. The Government of Japan has decided to extend to the Municipality a grant assistance for grassroots human security projects up to 75,592EUR (approximately 147,846.85KM) for the renovation of the 3,080m water pipeline and the reservoir, and the construction of the water catchments and the manholes in Oraovac.
The improvement of infrastructure including water supply is one of the highest priorities in Municipality Zvornik in order to facilitate the daily life of people as well as to further encourage refugees to return to the Municipality. The newly approved project will benefit approximate 1,000 inhabitants who will gain stable access to drinking water.
The Government of Japan has so far contributed almost 1,150,000EUR in support of water supply projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1996 and has attached great importance to this sector since provision of clean and regular water is the essential element of basic human needs.
July 14, 2011
Handover Ceremony for the "Project for Construction of Camp Facility for the Scout Association"
On July 14, 2011, the handover ceremony for “the Project for Construction of Camp Facility for the Scout Association” was held at the Boracko Lake Camp Site in Konjic. Ambassador Futao Motai, Mr. Fikret Plevljak, Zenica-Doboj Cantonal Prime Minister, Mr. Husejin Smajlovic, Mayor of Zenica Municipality, Mr. Edin Saric, President of the Scout Association of Zenica Municipality attended the ceremony.
The Government of Japan has granted 69,898 EUR (approx. 136,708 KM) to the Scout Association of Zenica Municipality for the construction of 4 bungalows and the purchase of 35 tents with 70 beds which are essential facilities for scout’s activities through year.
It is expected that this project will contribute to the further enhancement of outdoor youth activities regardless of season. Under this project, the Scout Association will provide a wide range of opportunities at the Boracko Lake Camp Site not only for camping activities of the scouts but also for seminars/workshops organized by NGOs and education institutions such as universities. Consequently, the realization of this project is expected to deepen the understanding of peace consolidation and ethnic reconsciliation.
March 10, 2011
Signing of Grant Contract for the "Project for Reconstruction of Water Supply System in Bosansko Grahovo"
On March 10, 2011, the Grant Contract for “the Project for Reconstruction of Water Supply System in Bosansko Grahovo“ was signed between Mr. Futao Motai, Ambassador of Japan to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Mr. Uros Makic, Mayor of Municipality Bosansko Grahovo. The Government of Japan has decided to extend to the Municipality a grant assistance for grassroots human security projects up to 74,228EUR (approximately 145,177KM) for the renovation of 3,681m of water pipeline in the Municipality.
The improvement of infrastructure including water supply is one of the highest priorities in Municipality Bosansko Grahovo in order to facilitate the daily life of people as well as to enhance employment opportunities by nurturing industries including agriculture, forestry and dairy farming for which the regular and safe water is necessary. The newly approved project will benefit approximate 5,000 inhabitants who will gain stable access to drinking water.
The Government of Japan has so far contributed almost 950,000EUR in support of water supply projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1996 and has attached great importance to this sector since provision of clean and regular water is the essential element of basic human needs.
March 3, 2011
Handover Ceremony for the ''Project for Improvement of Medical Equipment for Health Centre Berkovici''
On March 3, 2011, the handover ceremony for “the Project for Improvement of Medical Equipment for the Health Centre Berkovici” was held at this Health Centre in Berkovici. Ambassador Futao Motai and Dr. Goran Markovic, Director of this health centre attended the ceremony.
The Government of Japan has granted 62,822 EUR (approx. 122,869 KM) to the Health Centre Berkovici for the purchase of x-ray device, x-ray film processor, defibrillator, dental x-ray device with film processor, and dental chair with compressor which are essential equipment of primary health care.
It is expected that this project will contribute to the improvement of local medical service. Under this project, the Health Centre Berkovici will be able to make more accurate examination of patients who have been forced to make a trip to more well-equipped health centres in the other municipalities. Consequently, the realization of this project is expected to reduce the economic and physical burden of patients.
