The Japan International Cooperation Agency and the National Economic and Development Authority signed a 264-million-yen grant (P117 million) to help build the capacity and skills of Filipino professionals.
“We value our relationship with the Philippines and fully support the government’s efforts to build the capacity of its people, particularly Filipino professionals working in government,” said Jica chief representative Susumu Ito.
Under the grant, 20 Filipinos working in government agencies will take post-graduate courses in Japan’s leading universities such as International University of Japan, Kobe University, Meiji University, International Christian University and Nagoya University.
Among the post-graduate courses the scholars will take are infrastructure and industry development, public policy, financial reforms and small and medium enterprise promotion.