The Project for Improving Water Quality in Palau
2018/3/23
Japan Hands Over Incubator, Autoclave, and Pickup Truck to Palau Environmental Quality Protection Board
On Friday, March 23, 2018, Ambassador of Japan Toshiyuki Yamada formally handed over the brand new incubator, autoclave and pickup truck to Palau Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB). The handing over ceremony for “The Project for Improving Water Quality in Palau” was held at EQPB Office. The ceremony was attended by Chairman of EQPB Board Benjamin Yobech, Vice Chairman of EQPB Board Elia Yobech, Executive Officer of EQPB Roxanne Y. Blesam, and related personnel.
Through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), EQPB was granted the incubator, autoclave, and pickup truck in the total cost of $62,648. EQPB was unable to full implement the water quality tests because one of the autoclaves was out of order and the incubators and the pickup truck were hardly able to be used due to deterioration during the drought last year.
Accordingly, the new incubator, autoclave and pickup truck will now allow EQPB to conduct necessary number of water quality tests. Furthermore, they will secure the quality of water in rainwater tanks even during drought.
At the ceremony, Ambassador Yamada expressed his wish that the new incubator, autoclave, and pickup truck would be well used and maintained by EQPB for a long period of time. Moreover, he expressed his hope that it would lead to further development of friendship between Japan and Palau.
As of March 23, 2018, the Embassy has signed 71 grant contracts with schools and hospitals as well as state governments and non-profit organizations. Education, health care and environment are the primary fields prioritized by Japan for GGP in order to contribute to sustainable development of Palau. For further information about GGP, please contact 488-6455.
Through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), EQPB was granted the incubator, autoclave, and pickup truck in the total cost of $62,648. EQPB was unable to full implement the water quality tests because one of the autoclaves was out of order and the incubators and the pickup truck were hardly able to be used due to deterioration during the drought last year.
Accordingly, the new incubator, autoclave and pickup truck will now allow EQPB to conduct necessary number of water quality tests. Furthermore, they will secure the quality of water in rainwater tanks even during drought.
At the ceremony, Ambassador Yamada expressed his wish that the new incubator, autoclave, and pickup truck would be well used and maintained by EQPB for a long period of time. Moreover, he expressed his hope that it would lead to further development of friendship between Japan and Palau.
As of March 23, 2018, the Embassy has signed 71 grant contracts with schools and hospitals as well as state governments and non-profit organizations. Education, health care and environment are the primary fields prioritized by Japan for GGP in order to contribute to sustainable development of Palau. For further information about GGP, please contact 488-6455.
Japan’s GGP Grant to Palau Environmental Quality Protection Board
On Wednesday, November 22, 2017, Ambassador of Japan Toshiyuki Yamada and Executive Officer of Palau Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB) Roxanne Y. Blesam signed the grant contract for “The Project for Improving Water Quality in Palau”, valued $62,648, under the Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The signing ceremony was held at the Embassy of Japan and was witnessed by Chairman of EQPB Board Benjamin Yobech and EQPB staffs.
During the last year’s drought, EQPB attempted to conduct water quality tests as much as possible since there were safety concerns about water qualities in rainwater tanks. However, EQPB was unable to fully implement the water quality tests because one of the autoclaves was out of order and the incubators and the pickup truck were hardly able to use due to deterioration.
Accordingly, once the new incubator, autoclave and pickup truck become available, EQPB could conduct necessary number of water quality tests. Furthermore, they will secure the quality of water in rainwater tanks even during drought.
In his remarks at the ceremony, Ambassador Yamada emphasized the importance of maintenance, so that the granted equipment and vehicle could be used for a long period of time. Moreover, he expressed his hope that the implementation of this project would lead to further development of EQPB and Palau.
The Government of Japan launched GGP in 1999, for the purpose of responding to various development needs engaged in grassroots activities in Palau. As of November 22, 2017, the Embassy has signed 68 grant contracts with schools and hospitals as well as state governments and non-profit organizations. Education, health care and environment are the primary fields prioritized by Japan for GGP in order to contribute to sustainable development of Palau. For further information about GGP, please contact 488-6455.
During the last year’s drought, EQPB attempted to conduct water quality tests as much as possible since there were safety concerns about water qualities in rainwater tanks. However, EQPB was unable to fully implement the water quality tests because one of the autoclaves was out of order and the incubators and the pickup truck were hardly able to use due to deterioration.
Accordingly, once the new incubator, autoclave and pickup truck become available, EQPB could conduct necessary number of water quality tests. Furthermore, they will secure the quality of water in rainwater tanks even during drought.
In his remarks at the ceremony, Ambassador Yamada emphasized the importance of maintenance, so that the granted equipment and vehicle could be used for a long period of time. Moreover, he expressed his hope that the implementation of this project would lead to further development of EQPB and Palau.
The Government of Japan launched GGP in 1999, for the purpose of responding to various development needs engaged in grassroots activities in Palau. As of November 22, 2017, the Embassy has signed 68 grant contracts with schools and hospitals as well as state governments and non-profit organizations. Education, health care and environment are the primary fields prioritized by Japan for GGP in order to contribute to sustainable development of Palau. For further information about GGP, please contact 488-6455.