ZANZIBAR TO BENEFIT FROM JAPAN

On 11th March, 2014, the Government of Japan and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania will sign Exchange of Notes for the Japanese Grant Project “The Project for Development of Malindi Fish Landing and Marketing Facilities in Zanzibar”.

The grant which is provided from the Government of Japan amounts to ninety hundred and thirty five million Japanese Yen (¥935,000,000), approximately fourteen billion eight hundred and sixty nine million Tanzanian Shillings (Tsh 14,867,481,750).

The project includes reconstructing the landing quay to ensure safe landing for nearly 400 fishing boats, constructing a fish market and providing equipment which provide an efficient work environment and hygienic place for more than 6,000 users, and providing training programmes for management.

By implementing these components, the project will greatly contribute to the stable supply of better quality fish to the people of Zanzibar.

H. E. Mr. Masaki Okada, Ambassador of Japan, and Mr. Khamis Mussa Omar, Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Finance in the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, will sign the Exchange of Notes, and Mr. Yasunori Onishi, Chief Representative of JICA Tanzania Office, and Mr. Khamis Mussa Omar, Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Finance in the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, will sign the Grant Agreement.