KOREA
International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Zanzibar Ministry of
Education and Vocational Training yesterday signed an agreement where
the former will release 10 million US dollars to support the latter’s
education sector.
Dr Idrissa Muslim Hija, Principal
Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Education and Mr Joonsung Park -
KOICAs Director signed and exchanged the documents as other staffs led
by the Deputy Minister of Education, Mr Mmanga Mjengo Mjawir, witnessed.
The funds for five-year (2018/2022) pact
are to support the development of secondary schools including learning
environment - expansion of schools, sanitation (water and toilets), and
laboratory.
Mr Mjawir thanked KOICA as he warned
dishonest executives in his ministry that they risk being fired and
prosecuted if they engage in corruption and embezzlement of donor funds.
We are tired of officers in the government who frustrate our development partners by stealing money or deliver shoddy work.
We must fight them, the Deputy Minister
said. He said the government has been losing by getting poorly
constructed buildings because of poor supervision from dishonest civil
servants and consultants.
KOICA promised continued support for
Zanzibar’s development, advising stakeholders to respect the agreement
so that students learn in a friendly environment.
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