The Government of Japan will disburse a total of 7.6 million dollars to strengthen humanitarian assistance and sustainable development in Mozambique, an official source announced this Wednesday, March 1.
“Under the leadership of the Government of Mozambique, and with the coordination of the main national institutions, Japan’s support will be implemented through five United Nations entities,” indicates a note from the Japanese embassy in Maputo.
The total amount will be shared between UN Women, the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
“The Government of Japan is a long-standing partner of the United Nations and international organizations in Mozambique and will continue to support the country’s fight against insecurity and pandemic, as well as the promotion of responsible business conduct,” the statement concluded.
