Grant Assistance for a Grassroots Project signed for 21 million yen
2024/1/16
The Grant Contract (G/C) for Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) was signed between H.E. Mr. SUZUKI Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan to Bhutan, and H.E. Mr. Vetsop Namgyel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bhutan, on behalf of their respective Governments on January 16, 2024.
The Government of Japan offers a financial assistance scheme called the “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP)” for development projects designed to meet the diverse, basic human needs of people in developing countries. Since 1989, the scheme has been supporting relatively small-scale projects implemented by non-profit organizations, such as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and educational, medical institutions, through Japanese diplomatic missions in those countries.
The details of this project are as follows:
Grant Name: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
Project Name: “The Project for Reusing Second Hand Fire Engines in Thimphu, Sarpang, Haa, and Samtse”
Recipient Organization: Fire and Rescue Service Division, Royal Bhutan Police
Total amount of the Grant: Approximately 21 million yen
Bhutan is vulnerable to fire accidents due to the high number of wildfires and the dense concentration of wooden houses in urban areas.
The recipient organization oversees fire prevention and safety administration in Bhutan and provides fire and rescue services through fire stations in various parts of the country. However, their fire engines and equipment have worn out due to being old and bearing heavy duties. Thus, strengthening disaster prevention capabilities is an urgent issue.
This project will provide a second-hand fire engine to each fire station in Thimphu, Sarpang, Haa, and Samtse. These engines, to be operated by the recipient organization, will help eliminate breakdowns and repair time associated with aging fire engines. We believe it will enable faster and more effective firefighting and rescue operations.
In addition, the on-site training will be conducted to strengthen the capabilities of Bhutanese firefighters and vehicle mechanics and contribute to improve responses to emergencies in the target areas.
The Government of Japan hopes that this new grant project under the GGP scheme will help in the enhancement of the quality of life and human security of the people of Bhutan and further foster the friendship and cooperation between Japan and Bhutan.
The Government of Japan offers a financial assistance scheme called the “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP)” for development projects designed to meet the diverse, basic human needs of people in developing countries. Since 1989, the scheme has been supporting relatively small-scale projects implemented by non-profit organizations, such as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and educational, medical institutions, through Japanese diplomatic missions in those countries.
The details of this project are as follows:
Grant Name: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
Project Name: “The Project for Reusing Second Hand Fire Engines in Thimphu, Sarpang, Haa, and Samtse”
Recipient Organization: Fire and Rescue Service Division, Royal Bhutan Police
Total amount of the Grant: Approximately 21 million yen
Bhutan is vulnerable to fire accidents due to the high number of wildfires and the dense concentration of wooden houses in urban areas.
The recipient organization oversees fire prevention and safety administration in Bhutan and provides fire and rescue services through fire stations in various parts of the country. However, their fire engines and equipment have worn out due to being old and bearing heavy duties. Thus, strengthening disaster prevention capabilities is an urgent issue.
This project will provide a second-hand fire engine to each fire station in Thimphu, Sarpang, Haa, and Samtse. These engines, to be operated by the recipient organization, will help eliminate breakdowns and repair time associated with aging fire engines. We believe it will enable faster and more effective firefighting and rescue operations.
In addition, the on-site training will be conducted to strengthen the capabilities of Bhutanese firefighters and vehicle mechanics and contribute to improve responses to emergencies in the target areas.
The Government of Japan hopes that this new grant project under the GGP scheme will help in the enhancement of the quality of life and human security of the people of Bhutan and further foster the friendship and cooperation between Japan and Bhutan.