Japan provides JPY 332 million grant aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship project

The Government of Japan has provided a grant aid of JPY 332 million for Human Resource Development Scholarship (known as JDS). This project aims to train young promising administrative officers in the public sector at various universities in Japan and develop their knowledge and skills in order to qualify them as future national leaders in their respective fields. Under the project, 15 public sector officials will be sent to pursue a 2-year Master’s degree programs commencing in 2026. Their research areas varies from Public Policy, Macroeconomics, Public Finance and Investment Management, Industry Development Policy and Investment Promotion, and Urban and Regional Development.

On 24th July, H.E. Mr. Akio ISOMATA, Ambassador of Japan, and Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury and the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development signed and exchanged notes in Colombo on this grant assistance.
 
]Since its inception in 2010, JDS project has supported 237 public sector officials from Sri Lanka. The project will contribute not only to enhancing individual capacities but also to improving institutional capacity of the public sector, thereby supporting healthy and sustainable development of Sri Lanka.

JDS fellows are also expected to further strengthen the foundation of bilateral relations with Japan as bridges between both countries by utilizing their human network they built through academic and social activities while in Japan.
 
With the signing of the Exchange of Note today, we renew our commitment to JDS and our hope that it will energize and solidify our bilateral cooperation.