The Daily Tribune
Japan, UNDP ink $3-M deal for BARMM
Japan has provided PHP174 million (US$3 million) in grants to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for "Project CEDAR" in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
The three-year project aims to support human security and economic development, particularly in areas affected by insurgency.
Implemented by the UNDP, Project CEDAR will focus on establishing a strong framework for economic development and fostering community belonging.
The initiative will be piloted in 12 select BARMM communities, guiding leaders in crafting local action plans.
At least 240 stakeholders, including women, youth, and former combatants, will receive training on enterprise operations, job creation, and agri-fishery productivity.
Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya stated that the project's duration reflects Japan's commitment to the Bangsamoro region's peace and prosperity.
The ceremonial signing was led by Ambassador Endo and UNDP Resident Representative Dr. Selva Ramachandran, and witnessed by Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., and BARMM Ministry of the Interior and Local Government Minister lawyer Sha Elijah Dumama-Alba.
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