Khartoum — The Government of Japan is continuing its contributions to the Official United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) initiatives on Peace and Recovery. A total of $1,481,000 has been given to support the UNDP's peace-building and recovery activities in the country, the UNDP in Sudan reported in a press statement today. "Sudan is at a critical stage with a wonderful opportunity for lasting peace and stability," Ambassador of Japan Hideki Ito stated on the occasion. We urge other partners to follow in their footstep to support similar initiatives that promote peace, stability and development of Sudan and the region as a whole," she said. In addition, UNDP has entered into partnership with National Commission for Counter Terrorism for prevention of violent extremism.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 03, 2017 18:33 UTC