Japanese Diplomat Reiterates The Need For Transparency The Japanese Ambassador to South Sudan, Takeshi Akamatsu on Tuesday reiterated the need for transparent and accountable use of resources to ensure effective service delivery to the citizens. 12 December 2013 Japanese Diplomat Reiterates The Need For Transparency The Japanese Ambassador to South Sudan calls for transparent use of resources in order to deliver services effectively. [Gurtong]
By Waakhe Simon Wudu JUBA – 12 December 2013 (Gurtong) - Akamatsu said the Tokyo government “hopes the Juba government will continue to enhance systems to ensure transparency and accountability. He pledged Japan’s continued support to South Sudan in order to boost efforts in curbing the daunting challenges the country is facing. “Japan, along with other international partners will stand in support and encourage the endeavor of nation building in South Sudan as well as for better relations between the two Sudans,” said Akamatsu at the commemoration of the eightieth birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on Tuesday at New Sudan Hotel. “We believe that stronger relations between the two will bring stability and prosperity to both countries.” Japan is one of South Sudan’s largest donors since 2011. Japan this year alone according to the ambassador has invested US$220m largely in infrastructure development, peace building and the Comprehensive Agriculture Development Master Plan (CAMP) to develop and support livelihood. Last month, Akamatsu said his government has so far invested US $320m since 2011. Japan’s current priority and investment areas in South Sudan include; improvement of basic economy and social infrastructure, development of alternative industries, improvement on basic living and livelihood and strengthening governance and security. Posted in: Home, Foreign Relations, Governance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/SouthSudanKob/CAJb14or_4pLM0L27%2BoyQSE5qpp0Ka8gGMh-ch%2B0SF-Q6MNG9XA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
