BSS
  08 Feb 2022, 11:07
Update : 08 Feb 2022, 13:33

Japan provides $9m to assist WFP, IOM operating in Bangladesh support

DHAKA, Feb 8, 2022 (BSS) - The Japan government has decided to provide 9
million US dollar to assist WFP and IOM for their operations in support to
Bangladesh.

   Among the assistance, approximately 4.55 million US dollar will be
provided to WFP to develop agricultural infrastructure, strengthen market
linkage with rural farmers and improve the food value chain in Cox's Bazar,
Ishwardi, and Patuakahali districts, A press release said here today.

   It will also provide approximately USD 4.47million to IOM for construction
and maintenance of shelters, disaster risk reduction activities, maintenance
of medical facilities and latrines, and the construction of deep tube well in
the "Rohingya" camps and host communities in Cox's Bazar district.