Japan-truck-donation – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:37:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Japan awards a grant to Prrenjas Municipality for the provision of one new Garbage Truck https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/02/14/japan-awards-a-grant-to-prrenjas-municipality-for-the-provision-of-one-new-garbage-truck/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/02/14/japan-awards-a-grant-to-prrenjas-municipality-for-the-provision-of-one-new-garbage-truck/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:37:03 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=227566 TIRANA, Feb 14 /ATA/ On February 14, 2024, a grant contract was signed between the Ambassador of Japan to Albania, H.E. Ms. KATO Kikuko, and the Mayor of Prrenjas, Mr. Nuri Belba, in the framework of Japan’s Grant scheme “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects” (GGP).
This project of EUR 70,100 aims to enhance the waste management capacities of Prrenjas Municipality focusing on improving its waste collection infrastructure by providing one brand-new garbage truck. The signing ceremony took place at the Embassy of Japan in Tirana. During the ceremony, Ambassador Kato expressed that this project would contribute to improving the waste management sector of Prrenjas Municipality, by upgrading its waste management infrastructure and waste collection service coverage.
Mayor Belba expressed his appreciation to Japan and the Ambassador for the support given to Prrenjas and Albania overall, and his commitment to improving waste management in his municipality.Japan’s ODA in Albania focuses on Environmental Development and Equitable Growth. One of its ODA Grant schemes is the above-mentioned GGP which is being implemented in Albania since 1998. Each year the Government of Japan provides funding through this scheme to support public institutions, local government authorities, or NGOs with projects in the fields of waste management, health care, disaster prevention, environmental protection, etc. Since its opening the Embassy of Japan in Albania has signed 15 grant contracts in the field of waste management, including this contract with Prrenjas Municipality, with a total amount of approximately EUR 1,200,000. The Government of Japan will continue to support Albania in different fields, with the aim of strengthening the cooperation between two countries and supporting Albania to achieve its development goals.

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TIRANA, April 18 /ATA/ – On 14th of April, a new Japanese waste collection truck and 10 waste containers were handed over to Libohova Municipality, funded by the Government of Japan in the framework of Japan’s Grant scheme “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects” (GGP) amounting to EUR 80,400. Through this Grant, the effectiveness of the Municipality’s waste management system will improve, such as the increase in the collection of the total amount of waste generated as well as the environmental hygiene. This is the first cooperation between the Government of Japan and Libohova. However, this is the 5th project in Gjirokastra region providing help to 5 out of 7 Municipalities in this region.

 

On this occasion, a handover ceremony took place in Libohova City Hall, in presence of Ambassador of Japan to Albania, H.E. Mr. Takada Mitsuyuki, the Minister of Tourism and Environment of Albania, H.E.Ms. Mirela Kumbaro and the Mayor of Libohova Municipality, Ms. Luiz aMandi.

 

During the ceremony, Ambassador Takada underlined the importance of a collaboration among governmental bodies, citizens, civil society organizations and donors in improving the waste management cycle in the country. He added that the attitude of each individual towards waste generation and disposal, including the promotion of the 3R system by the government, is of crucial importance for future improvements in the waste management sector. Minister Kumbaro expressed her gratitude to the Government of Japan for its support to Albania and wished to further strengthen the cooperation with Japan in other projects and opportunities. Mayor Mandi expressed her appreciation to Japan and the Ambassador for the support provided to Libohova.

 

Japan has continuously supported Albania with several grants for equipment and vehicles provision and technical cooperation projects. Environmental protection is one of its priority support programs in Albania. It includes projects for the improvement of waste management, which are focused in the provision of waste collection trucks, waste containers or other types of equipment to several local government bodies. So far, 12 other Municipalities have received grants similar to Libohova Municipality totaling to approximately 1.03 million Euro.The government of Japan will continue to support Albania in this sector and other ones as well.

]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2023/04/18/japan-donates-brand-new-waste-collection-truck-and-waste-containers-to-libohova-municipality/feed/ 0 Japan donates a New Fire Truck to Lezha Municipality https://en.ata.gov.al/2022/05/31/japan-donates-a-new-fire-truck-to-lezha-municipality/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2022/05/31/japan-donates-a-new-fire-truck-to-lezha-municipality/#respond Tue, 31 May 2022 14:51:05 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=180287 TIRANA, May 31 /ATA/ – By Maela Marini/On May 31 2022, a new Fire Truck funded by Japan’s Grant scheme “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects”(GGP)was handed over to Lezha Municipality.The Grant amounts to EUR 81,300.Thegrant’s aim is to decrease the response time and the damage caused by the fire, increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Lezha’sFire Protection and Rescue Department and make the intervention procedure of different fires happening at the same time easier.

On this occasion, the Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mr. TAKADA Mitsuyuki,reaffirmed his government’s commitment to continue supporting Albania and its development. The Ambassador expressed his wishes for further improvement in Lezha Municipality, emphasizing the importance of capacity-building through professional training, comprehensive education and fire drills in schools and other areas in order to encourage the local community to be more active in the fight against fires. On the other hand, Mayor of Lezha, Mr. Pjerin NDREU, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Government of Japan and Ambassador TAKADA for their support, underlining the Grant’s importance to the Municipality and its citizens.

Japan has been supporting Albania with multiple grants for equipment and vehicles provision in different sectors such as disaster prevention, waste management, environment protection and healthcare. In the field of Fire Protection Services, the Government of Japan has provided similar grants for fire trucks and fire fighting equipment to Kamza, Berat, Bulqize and Kruja Municipalities.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of friendly relations between Japan and Albania as well as the 5th anniversary of the opening of the Embassy of Japan in Albania.During the opening period of the Embassy, 6 Grant agreements in the field of disaster prevention have been extended to several municipalities in Albania, with a total amount of approximately EUR 470,000. The Government of Japan has extended to Albania 54 GGP grants equivalent to approximately 3.56 million Euro in total.

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