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EOJ Official conducts briefing on Assistance to the Philippines   March 11, 2009

On March 11, 2009, Mr. Yusuke Mori, an official of the Embassy of Japan (EOJ), briefed representatives from the Department of Agriculture (DA) XII, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) XII and NRO XII on Japan’s assistance to the Philippines. The orientation briefing was conducted at RDC XII Conference Room, NEDA XII Bldg, Cotabato City. He cited the Rice-based Farming Systems Training and Support for the ARMM which may be replicated in Region XII. With the project, there was a notable increase in rice yield, vegetable self-sufficiency and incomes of beneficiaries. While constraints existed, project sustainability could be strengthened by passing on techniques to farmers and improving seed/seedling production by the farmers.

DA XII also presented the condition of agriculture and fishery in Region XII. Discussions delved on assistance to farmer-beneficiaries both by the DA and the LGUs, and possible areas of support for the Japanese Government.

Mr. Mori also explained about one of the most important pillars of Japan’s Country Assistance Strategy which is the Assistance for Peace and Stability in Mindanao. The Embassy of Japan provides assistance under this scheme through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects.

While no commitments were made on the part of EOJ, the meeting provided a forum for Mr. Mori to gather data and exchange information for possible future cooperation of Region XII with Japan ODA. NEDA XII and DA XII on the other hand, committed to submit project concepts for further study by EOJ.
 

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