ADB Japan help to upgrade road between Yangon Kayin state
Published on Sunday, 08 September 2013 17:23
A place of Dawna Valley on Myawady-Kawkayeik road in Kayin State is seen (Photo-Wai Yan Phyo Oo/EMG)
Asia Development Bank (ADB) and Japan will provide US$1.5 million to improve road connecting Kayin State and Yangon, according to ADB office in Yangon.
Asia Development Bank (ADB) will obtain aid from Japanese fund to upgrade the 70 kilometres length road.
With improved transportation, people from Kayin State will receive better employment opportunities, education and health care services, according to ADB's announcement.
The route is part of the East-West Economic Corridor in Greater Mekong Sub-region that links Myanmar to Indochina via Thailand. Beside upgrading existing roads, the project will also looking to improve the conditions of bridges and waterways along the route.
The fund will cover the drafting of the plan and budget, the implementation of the project, the training of staff from Public Works under the Ministry of Construction.
Source: http://www.news.myanmaronlinecentre.com/2013/09/09/adb-japan-help-to-upgrade-road-between-yangon-kayin-state/
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