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New Hospital a boon for the people of Kaluwanchikudy
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New Water Treatment Plant at Kadana Symbolises Japan’s Support Chief Representative Page 3 elcome to the issue of JICA Sri Lanka’s Sri Lanka needs to resolve several challenges that newsletter covering the period January- are impeding its development. Teachers Gain Useful W Experience in Disaster Risk March 2017. The lack of economic infrastructure such as Management
I am pleased to note that the newsletter is gaining transport, water and sewerage, electrical power, Page 4 popularity among all our stakeholders and it etc. is already becoming a bottleneck in industrial JICA Supports SPMC To continues to be a valuable source of information development. Sri Lanka is also threatened by Increase Production of on a range of activities conducted by JICA in Sri natural disasters including floods and landslides Generic Drugs Lanka. which occur every year resulting in a loss of Page 5
This year is a special year for JICA in Sri Lanka life and major damage to roads and other basic Disaster Risk Reduction – because it marks the 35th year since the local infrastructure. JICA actively cooperates with Young Leaders Training programme JICA office was established in 1982. Sri Lanka’s disaster mitigation projects taking Japan’s international cooperation with Sri advantage of Japan’s experience in similar Page 6 & 7 Lanka actually began over 60 years ago with the situations. JICA completes Enhancement of Production acceptance of six trainees from Sri Lanka. Grant I believe that this long-standing international System of Certified assistance was started in 1969, and from 1976 cooperation is the basis of trust in Japan, leading Vegetable Seed Project in Sri Lanka ODA loan was initiated to support Sri Lanka’s to the present good relationship between the Page 8 & 9 economic and social development. two countries. I look forward to working with JDS returnees present their The year 1981 saw the commencement of my colleagues at JICA, any other partners, the research findings to higher officials of the Government the activities of Japan Overseas Cooperation Government and most importantly the people Volunteers (JOCV), and in October 2015, the of Sri Lanka to overcome its development Page 10 1000th volunteer was sent to Sri Lanka. challenges and achieve its goals. Jica Volunteers Help Sri Lanka Win West Asia The Sri Lankan economy is growing rapidly, Baseball Championship and in the near future its gross national income Page 11 per capita is expected to reach the level of Fusato Tanaka Transmission Line Lights Up Life in the North upper-middle-income countries. However, in Chief Representative Page 12 order to achieve further economic development, JICA Sri Lanka Office FROM News Sri Lanka Project News
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New Hospital A Boon For The People Of JICA In the Kaluwanchikudy MEDIA Prime Minister Wickremesinghe to open new water treatment plant in Kandana
Daily News 4 Jan 2017 PM at the Ceremonial opening of The Kalu Ganga Water Supply Project Phase I Stage II
Dinamina 7 Jan 2017 Newly-expanded water treatment plant vested with the public
Daily Mirror 7 Jan 2017 Expanded with funds from Japanese govt. over LKR 10,628 million
Daily News 7 Jan 2017 JDS returnees present research findings to higher officials of Government
Daily FT 8/2/2017 JDS returnees present their The new Kalawanchikudy Base Hospital research findings to higher officials of the Government he 1st of February 2017 was a special day JICA hopes that the people of the Eastern province for the people of Kalawanchikudy as it will now have better access to modern medical The Sunday Times T 12/2/2017 marked the opening of the new state of art three facilities and services at the hospital and this will Construction of remote storied main building and ward complex of the help to improve the overall health of the people. aprons and taxiways at Kaluwanchikudy Base Hospital by President Bandaranaike International Airport Maithripala Sirisena thereby fulfilling a long felt The JICA project for Daily Mirror need of the communities. 28/2/17 The JICA project for Improvement of Basic Social Improvement of Basic Social From Kyoto to Kandy: JICA Services Targeting Emerging Regions provided Services Targeting Emerging to share similar experiences the funding for the construction of the building to develop historic Kandy city complex, expansion of the existing Outpatient Regions provided the funding Daily FT department, and construction of the mortuary for the construction of the 1/3/2017 and most importantly procurement of necessary building complex, expansion JICA kicks off preparatory medical equipment of the hospital. study for elevated LRT between Colombo and Under the comprehensive assistance scheme of of the existing Outpatient Malabe JICA, not only the financial assistance but also department, and construction Daily Mirror the technical cooperation has been extended to 6/3/2017 enhance the capacity to manage NCDs. of the mortuary and most Study to modernise The opening ceremony was graced by the presence importantly procurement of transport between Colombo and Malabe of the Ambassador of Japan in Sri Lanka His necessary medical equipment of Excellency Kenichi Suganuma, Hon. Minister Daily News 6/3/2017 Rajitha Senaratne and many other state invitees. the hospital. FROM News Sri Lanka Project News
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New Water Treatment Plant at Calender April – June 2017 Kadana Symbolises Japan’s Support April
• Final Joint Coordination Committee Meeting of the project for Enhancement of Production Systems of Certified Vegetable Seeds in Sri Lanka • 3rd Joint Coordination Committee Meeting of the project for Formulating Cascade System Development Plan under North Central Province Canal
May
• JICA signing of Record of discussion for Conducting Detail Feasibility Study for Waste Water Management Projects in Kotte and Nuwara Eliya after completing Strategic Sewerage Master Plan and Five cities Sewerage Master plan he new Water Treatment Plant at Kadana, Construction of Water Towers at Kesbewa, • Seminar on “Roadmap for Disaster Risk Reduction Horana symbolizes Japan Continuous Jamburaliya, Kumbuka, and Welmilla. Laying T (DRR) - Safe & Resilient Sri Support for Expansions of Greater Colombo of pipe lines for Distribution Systems in Lanka” on 16th May 2017 at Water Supply System Kesbewa East/West, Jamburaliya, Piliyandala, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo Prime Minister, Ranil Wickramasinghe Miriswatta, Koralaima, Gonapola, and ceremonially opened the Water Treatment Kumbuka Areas. June Plant at Kadana, Horana constructed under Also included under the project is the Kalu Ganga Water Supply Project Phase 1 Stage rehabilitation of 51 km of Distribution • 3rd Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting II on 5th January 2017 in the presence of Koji System in Southern Part of CB1 Area Namely and 2nd Workshop for The Yagi on behalf of His Excellency Ambassador Pettah, Hultsdorf and Parts of Kotahena and Project on Electricity Master of Japan in Sri Lanka, Hon Rauff Hakeem, Maradana, and Transmission and Distribution Plan Study on 1st of June Minister of City Planning and Water Supply, improvement in Panadura and Kiriberiya. 2017 in Colombo Kiyoshi Amada, Chief Representative of JICA Around 300,000 of people living in the above and a few other Ministers and senior officials of areas will benefit through the project. the line Ministry and NWSDB also graced the The Greater Colombo Water Supply System occasion. depended on a few water sources in the past JICA provided a concessionary Yen Loan of and therefore JICA extended support for 8,388 million (Approximately LKR 10,000 the development of the Kalu Ganga as an million) for the implementation of the Kalu alternative water source. JICA completed its Ganga Water Supply Project Phase I Stage Stage I project in year 2006 having capacity II. The project includes The Construction of of 60,000m3/d water treatment plant. With Water Treatment Plant at Kandana, Horana the opening of new water treatment plant, the having a capacity of 60,000 m3/day, laying of water treatment capacity will be increased up large diameter Water Transmission pipe lines, to 120,000m3/d. FROM News Sri Lanka Project News
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The teachers together with officials of JICA bout 70 teachers of Sumangala their knowledge to ensure the mental The workshop consisted AVidyalaya in Aranayake gained wellbeing of a children affected from some invaluable insights in Disaster Risk natural disasters or otherwise. of a range of useful Management when they participated The workshop consisted of a range of topics defining hazards, in the Community Based Disaster Risk useful topics defining hazards, disasters disasters and landslides, Management (CBDRM) workshop and landslides, the effects of disasters, conducted by the JICA DRR team at the need for preparedness for disaster the effects of disasters, the Aranayake on 18th March 2017. and the disaster management cycle. The need for preparedness for The Aranayake area was stricken by a workshop also had a special session on “Landslide disaster in May 2016 and mental care of children after a disaster disaster and the disaster several children of the area including and trauma counseling. management cycle. The students of Sumangala Vidyalaya were Most of the participants stated that this workshop also had a affected. When the school was reopened was their first experience of managing after the disaster the teachers had to difficult situations of this magnitude special session on mental counsel the children to return to their and thanked JICA for organizing the care of children after normal lives. However teachers did not programme. a disaster and trauma have sufficient knowledge to do this, therefore both the children and teachers counseling. faced difficulties. Understanding the situation, this year JICA organized the CBDRM workshop aiming at the school teachers to enhance FROM News Sri Lanka Project News
JANUARY – MARCH 2017 ● NUMBER 11 ● SRI LANKA Page 5 JICA Supports SPMC To Increase Production of Generic Drugs
MOH Secretary Anura Jayawickrema exchanges agreement with Japanese Contractor as Minister of Health Dr Rajitha Senaratne looks on Japanese Contractor and the State 2017 at the Ministry of Health with the to increase national production of APharmaceuticals Manufacturing presence of the Hon. Minister of Health generic drugs to ensure the steady supply Corporation (SPMC) entered into an Dr. Rajitha Senaratne and the State of essential drugs which are mostly being agreement to increase the production Minister. imported at present. Such importations capacity of generic drugs and eliminate SPMC is the largest government have caused occasional shortages of the dependency on imports. pharmaceutical manufacturer in Sri drugs at hospitals and the project aims Secretary to the Ministry of Health Lanka. In 1987 the Japanese government to reduce the current dependency on Anura Jayawickrama signed the extended Grant Aid cooperation to imports to manage the current needs. contract for the Refurbishment and the SPMC for the establishment of the With the proposed expansion it is Construction of the strengthening of the organization. Since then SPMC has been planned to procure and install the State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing manufacturing a broad range of branded equipment for the new production line Corporation (SPMC) with a Japanese generic products to cater the needs of the and related activities in order to increase contractor under the JICA Project for the country. the production capacity to 3,200 million Improvement of Basic Social Services However, due to the changing disease tablets/capsules. Targeting Emerging Regions. patterns and increase burden in the Non The signing took place on 11th January Communicable Diseases, it is necessary FROM News Sri Lanka Project News
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Disaster Risk Reduction – Young Leaders Training Programme
The 17 participants with JICA and other officials team of 17 young officers attached JICA hopes that the participants in The participants had Ato the Disaster Risk Reduction this training programme would have sector of Sri Lanka were invited to Japan gained valuable insights into the crucial the opportunity to study to participate in the ‘Young Leaders subject of Disaster Risk Reduction and and understand the Training Programme’ which was held will become nation-building leaders Disaster Risk Reduction from 29th January to 19th February in the future. It is also hoped that the 2017. programme would have enhanced their efforts of Japan, the The team consisted of staff from the knowledge and provided opportunities roles of the national and Ministry of Disaster Management, to develop their specialties through Disaster Management Centre, National experiencing and learning technologies local governments and Disaster Relief Services, Department of and skills in Japan. many more useful topics Meteorology, National Building Research A pre-departure orientation for the through visits to various Organization, Survey Department, participants was held on 25th January Department of Irrigation, Sri Lanka Land in Colombo with the participation of Japanese institutions and Reclamation Development Corporation S S Miyanawala Secretary, Ministry of Ministries and through and National Planning Department. Disaster Management, S Waratani First The participants had the opportunity to Secretary to the Embassy of Japan , Ms lecture type lessons. study and understand the Disaster Risk Rizna Anees Deputy Director General Reduction efforts of Japan, the roles External Resources Department and of the national and local governments Kiyoshi Amada chief representative of and many more useful topics through JICA Sri Lanka office. visits to various Japanese institutions and Ministries and through lecture type lessons. Contd. page 7 FROM News Sri Lanka Project News
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The team of young leaders who had the good fortune to travel to Japan and participate in the Young Leaders Training programme were all deeply grateful for the wonderful opportunity afforded to them to gain some valuable experience in Disaster Risk Reduction. They were all confident that the knowledge, skills and experience gained would help them in the roles in the area of Disaster Risk Reduction and hopefully make an impact in the contribution of their respective organisations towards mitigating the risks of future disasters.
I was so impressed by the Japanese technical The training program was really the best involvement in disaster management and experience for me in foreign training. It Japanese hospitality. Thanks JICA for was well covered most of the areas related arranging this kind of an event. to the Disaster Management. We were able Dulmin Madujith Eknaligoda to understand the Japanese approaches - Sri Lanka Land Reclamation & for disaster management, early warning Development Corporation (SLLRDC) and recovery. Also we got familiar with the Japanese culture and traditions. “The training programme enriched our Dhanushka Jayathilake minds with regard to the disaster risk - National Building Research management mechanism applied in Japan Organization (NBRO) and provided a number of opportunities to learn about disaster management measures Participating in the young leaders training applied to address different types of disaster program provided not only a good knowledge risks. In addition, it enabled us to experience regarding disaster management but also to Japanese culture and traditions. As a whole, it experience the Japanese culture. was very productive, inspiring and enjoyable” Ms. Dirukshi Siriwardane Ms. Nilusha Abeysekara – National Disaster Relief Services – National Planning Department Centre (NPD) “It was a great opportunity for me to “I’m very lucky to a member of young leaders participate at the Young Leaders Training program 2016 on disaster management. Programme, in Japan. I came away from this As a Meteorologist it is important to learn training programme feeling so confident and techniques and practices used by other it’s really does help when working my official countries in a disaster situation. Not only the activities”. subject knowledge but the exposure to the Ms. Ayoma Wickramasinghe Japanese culture during the program was - Ministry of Disaster Management remarkable. I enjoyed my stay in Hiroshima.” Ms. Nadie Rupasinghe “I was hugely benefited by the Young – Department of Meteorology Leadership Training in Disaster management program. I leant the techniques and JICA Young Leaders Training Program is very methodologies of Disaster Risk Reduction in important and interesting .I gained much Japan. The mitigation methods, evacuation experience about disaster management and methods and training drills are really Japanese culture. important things that we have to implement Nimal Ekanayake in Sri Lanka. - Department of Meteorology Vimukthi Sumanasekara - National Building Research Organization (NBRO) It is very important opportunity to me. Actually, I got lots of experience about I participated in important lectures and Disaster Risk Management specially field visits in this training and gained good awareness, preparedness & Policy Making knowledge about disaster management in Pradeep Premakumara Japan. - Ministry of Disaster Management Ranjith Alahakoon – National Disaster Relief Services Centre FROM News Sri Lanka Project News
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JICA Completes Enhancement of Production System of Certified Vegetable Seed Project in Sri Lanka
the Project integrates the various information of seeds, such as production volume, stocks, transactions between units, seed testing results. The database will be utilized for the effective seed production programme based on the actual data and trends. Database Training in Kundasale Deputy Director’s Office, Seed Planting Materials Development Centre on March 17th, 2017. Training emphasized on the effectiveness of the database for seed and planting materials information management.
The regular communication between Public and Private sectors has led to a
he project for enhancement of a sound understanding of the project sound understanding Tproduction system of certified and will contribute for an effective seed of the project and will vegetable seed in Sri Lanka (VSP) production planning. has been duly completed by JICA in A Seed and Planting Materials contribute for an effective partnership with the Department of Information System was also developed. seed production planning. Agriculture (DoA) after a period of five The database system installed by years from 2012-2017. In January 2017, the Joint Terminal evaluation study concluded the project outputs as satisfactory. Both Department of Agriculture and JICA agreed to complete VSP in May, 2017, with some recommendations to be followed up after the project. There were many highlights and milestones achieved during the period and a few of them are listed below. Joint Public Private Seminars, initiated by VSP have now become a regular event to exchange opinions between Public and Private seed producers, and have provided opportunities to discuss issues in seed industry jointly. The regular communication between Public and Private sectors has led to Contd. page 9 FROM News Sri Lanka Project News
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VSP has implemented Seed Production VSP sent 37 officers to various training capacity in DoA has been improved. Trainings for seed producers for 7 programmes in Japan such as Seed DoA recognized the necessity of seasons since 2013 Yala, focusing on Administration, Seed Production, Seed improvement of Seed Quality including practical technologies for producing high Testing, Seed Health, Plant Pathology, Seed Health based on the findings and quality seeds. During May to October Quality Control System of Seed and recommendations of the Market Survey 2016, VSP Expert trained Master Seedlings, Farm Machinery, Information on Seed Quality conducted in 2014, 2015 Trainers on Vegetable Seed Production. Technology and Communication for and 2016. Those trained Master Trainers have agriculture. And 10 officers and 4 private On March 26th, 2016 Field Day was started conducting Seed Production company’s staffs to Seed production held in Government Seed Farm in Trainings for both Public and Private training by World Vegetable Centre in Mahailluppallama, to show differences Seed Producers, Contract farmers in Thailand. in growth and plant health by seed lots DOA regional office since December Presentation by an Ex-Trainee about obtained from the seed retailers under 2016. They organize trainings consisted her achievements after participating in Market Survey on Vegetable Seed of lecture of technologies and practicals Seed Health training in Japan applying Quality. in the field. Good Vegetable Seed the findings through the training. Ex- Production Practice (GVSPP) is used as Trainees’ Follow up Seminar was held on a guidance of seed production, together February 21, 2017 to share the progress with Technical manuals. of ex-trainees’ activities in Sri Lankan Seed Production Training in context. Mahailuppallama which Master Trainings on Seed Testing have been Trainers were proactively engaged in for conducted by a VSP Expert using preparation, demonstration and lectures manuals developed by the Expert. of skills. Electrical balances, Seed grinders are Another Seed Production Training procured for ensuring accurate seed was also conducted in Alluttarrama in testing at Seed Testing laboratories. which Master Trainers presented field Together with procuring necessary management highlighting preventive testing equipment on Seed Diseases, methods of the pest and disease as well focal persons are trained by VSP Short as ex participants in Plant Pathology Term Experts in Sri Lanka as well as Training in Japan collaborated well for participating in trainings in Japan. emphasis on seed diseases. Detecting and testing Seed Diseases
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Title : The project for Enhancement of Production System of Certified Vegetable Seed in Sri Lanka
Project Overall Goal : Quality of vegetable seeds in the market up to minimum standards stipulated by DOA is increased
Duration : May, 2012 to May, 2017 (5 Years)
Project Purpose : Production system for certified vegetable seed is improved in the target areas.
Expected outputs : 1. Planning capacity of SPMDC for seed production and distribution is improved. 2. Vegetable seed production techniques are improved in both public and private sectors. 3. Vegetable seed quality control techniques are improved in both public and private sector FROM News Sri Lanka Project News
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JDS Returnees Present Their Research Findings To Higher Officials of The Government
special reporting session was held Climate Change. At the end of current departure and on-arrival to Japan such Aat the Hilton Hotel in Colombo cooperation period, 120 Government as a local orientation session, a farewell on 24th January 2017 where a total of officials are to receive Master Degrees reception and identifying suitable 15 JDS fellows presented their Master under JDS. accommodation in Japan. thesis findings and action plans following The reporting session was attended by The event was followed by a special the completion of their two-year study Mr. S. Waratani, Head of Economic dinner reception for all JDS Fellows courses in Japan. Cooperation Division of Embassy and Officials and visiting University Through the Japanese Grant Aid of Japan, Mr. Kiyoshi Amada, Chief professors hosted by the Ambassador for Human Resource Development Representative of JICA Sri Lanka, Ms. for Japan in Sri Lanka His Excellency Scholarship Programme (JDS), W. Perera, Director General of SLIDA, Kenichi Suganuma, at his residence. funded by the Government of Japan, and Senior Professors of the Japanese facilitated and implemented by JICA, Universities receiving JDS participants young, talented and capable Lankan in Japan, such as The University of Government officials are able to follow Tokyo, University of Tsukuba, University higher education opportunities at of Hiroshima, University of Waseda, renowned Japanese Universities. Graduate Institute of Policy Studies and Every year 15 young public sector officials International University of Japan. are selected to follow courses in Japanese Other than its academic diversity, the Universities for two-year Master’s Degree JDS program is renowned for its special Scholarship Programmes in the fields of characteristics, which are incomparable Public Policy and Finance, Economics with other similar programs in terms of including Development Economics, preparations and amenities provided to Business Management, Environmental its fellows. An assigned agent provides Management, Disaster Management and close facilitation at the stage of pre- FROM News Sri Lanka Project News
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JICA Volunteers Help Sri Lanka Win West Asia Baseball Championship
tournaments), it is likely to improve if Sri Lanka builds up on its current success. Baseball players in Sri Lanka have benefitted much from the Baseball Ground that was built under the Grant Assistance for Cultural Grassroots Projects of Japan, together with donations received from the Baseball Support Group for Sri Lanka in Japan. The establishment of this one and only baseball ground in the country has made it possible for local baseball players to practice and play on a proper baseball ground. It has also made it possible for the country to host international baseball tournaments, which would enhance the experience of local teams , and make them more competitive at international level.
ri Lanka emerged Champions in the performance of local players, and bring During the last 15 years, S13th West Asia Baseball Cup, which them up to international standard. concluded in Islamabad, Pakistan in Moreover, JICA was also instrumental JICA has supported the March. This is the first time the Country in coordinating training for several local promotion of baseball in has won a gold medal at this event. Sri coaches with Toyo Carp Baseball Club, Sri Lanka by assigning Lanka commenced its campaign with a which is a top level baseball club in morale boosting 22 runs to nil win over Japan. 18 Japanese Volunteers Iran, and thereafter edged out Nepal During the last 15 years, JICA has to conduct baseball in the second semi-final. The Final supported the promotion of baseball was played against Pakistan whom Sri in Sri Lanka by assigning 18 Japanese coaching activities at Lanka beat convincingly. Five nations Volunteers to conduct baseball school, university, and participated in this tournament. With coaching activities at school, university, national levels. this success, Sri Lanka has qualified and national levels. The activities of to take part in the Asian Baseball these volunteers have resulted in the Championship, scheduled to be held in enhancement of baseball skills amongst Japan in October this year. an increasing number of youth, who have Whilst the performance of the Sri Lankan taken a liking to the sport. Moreover, players at this tournament deserves these JICA volunteers have helped much commendation, their performance teams representing Sri Lanka to obtain was greatly influenced by the training better results in the international they received from the team of coaches arena, and enabled the Country to that included JICA Senior Volunteer , rank 32nd amongst 72 countries in Hideki Koyama, and JOCV member, 2011. Although at present this ranking Kazuya Yagi. Together with local coaches stands at 52nd amongst 72 countries and support staff, JICA volunteers ( which is largely due to the lack of Sri have worked tirelessly to enhance the Lanka’s participation in International FROM News Sri Lanka Project News
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Transmission Line Lights Up Life in the North
tudents now have light bulbs to assist (2) Construction of 2x31.5MVA, settlement of all internally displaced Sthem in their studies, entrepreneurs 132/33kV Grid Substation at Kilinochchi persons (IDPs) due to the conflict. The have a source of electrical power for their and construction of 2x132kV Feeder challenge of providing basic facilities work, schools and offices are equipped Base at Vavuniya Grid Substation. such as health, education, safe water with electricity, roads are no longer Even though the Loan was signed and communication etc for the resettled dark and dangerous at night – there are between the two governments in communities is now considerably eased new street lights to illuminate the roads March 2002, the civil works could not through the provision of uninterrupted which are now very safe. commence till August 2010 due to power supply which was an urgent Indeed, there has been a remarkable the conflict that prevailed in the area. requirement. improvement in the quality of life Today, the successful completion of the in northern Sri Lanka ever since the Project delivers the energy needs of the Vavuniya-Chunnakam transmission line people in the North who was installed through the joint efforts of had suffered through Japan International Cooperation Agency the three-decade long Contact Us (JICA) and the Asian Development Bank conflict. (ADB) The outcome of the project Editor for JICA News From Sri Lanka The Vavuniya to Kilinochchi will boost the industries Fusato Tanaka, Transmission Line was financed and business activities Chief Representative, JICA Sri Lanka through an ODA Loan of JICA and the which will generate Government of Japan extended a further more employment 10th & 13th Floors, DHPL Building, JPY 2.7 billion for the Project which opportunities; as a result No. 42, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka includes; the economy of the Tel: (+94) 011-2300470 (1) Laying 132kV Double Circuit 3 Phase country improves. Fax: (+94) 011-2303692 73km Single Zebra Transmission Line The timely completion Email: [email protected] Web: www.jica.go.jp/srilanka/english/index.html from Vavuniya to Kilinochchi, parallel to of the Project comes at a https://www.facebook.com/jicasrilanka the A-9 Road to connect the North to the very crucial time marking National Grid. the completion of re-