30/06/2026
【Joint Signing Ceremonies of the Grant Contract for 1. The Project for the Expansion of Faleaseela Primary School 2. The Project for the Renovation of School Building at Itu o Tane College under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Projects (GGP) (June 30, 2026)】
The Government of Japan’s commitment to grassroots development in Samoa was further strengthened earlier today (30 June) through two Grant Contract Signing Ceremonies held at the Embassy of Japan in Apia, under the Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Projects (GGP).
Since the GGP was introduced in Samoa in 1991, more than 230 projects have been implemented to date, of which more than 150 have supported schools. For GGP2026 (April 2026 - March 2027), applications were received from more than 10 schools. The selection process was conducted through a comprehensive assessment of factors such as urgency, necessity, feasibility, and each applicant's capacity to implement the project.
H.E. Mr. SUZUKI Ryotaro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa, signed the grant contracts with the representatives of the two organizations selected through this process.
The Faleaseela Primary School Development Committee, in Lefaga and Faleaseela District, Upolu, received a grant of up to 365,681 Samoan Tala to construct a new school building comprising two classrooms and a library, providing adequate learning space. At present, the students in Years 4 and 5, as well as Years 7 and 8, are required to attend combined classes due to the insufficient number of classrooms. The new facility will help address this challenge by providing separate learning spaces and improving the overall learning environment, directly benefiting 186 students and 8 teachers.
The Itu o Tane College Parents and Teachers Association, Savaii, received a grant of up to 370,354 Samoan Tala to assist with major repairs to existing school buildings that have significantly deteriorated over the past 30 years. The project will rehabilitate the existing single–storey building, comprising 10 classrooms and an external corridor. The rehabilitation works will also include repairs to the roof, ceilings, floors, walls, doors, windows and other essential building components. These improvements are expected to enhance the learning and teaching environment for both 330 students and 25 teaching and administrative staff members.
The Government of Japan looks forward to successful implementation of these projects and is confident that they will have a lasting positive impact on the communities involved. Japan remains committed to working closely with local communities to promote sustainable development and improve quality of education for all through its GGP programme.
ーーーーー
【草の根無償資金協力 贈与契約署名式（2026年6月30日）
①ファレアセエラ小学校増築計画 ②イトゥ・オ・タネ中等学校校舎改修計画】
2026年6月30日、ファレアセエラ小学校増築計画ならびにイトゥ・オ・タネ中等学校校舎改修計画に関する贈与契約署名式が執り行われ、鈴木亮太郎大使が各案件の代表者との間で、草の根無償資金協力（GGP）に係る贈与契約書に署名しました。
ファレアセエラ小学校開発委員会は、ウポル島レファガ・ファレアセエラ地区ファレアセエラ村に所在する同校において、新たに校舎１棟（２教室及び図書室）を建設するため、限度額365,681サモア・タラ（137,992米ドル相当）の供与を受けました。本計画の実施により、同校に通学する児童186名及び教員８名が、適切な教育環境のもとで学習・教育活動を行うことが可能となります。
イトゥ・オ・タネ中等学校保護者会は、サヴァイイ島アヴァオ村に所在する同校の既存校舎を改修するため、限度額370,354サモア・タラ（139,756米ドル相当）の供与を受けました。本計画の実施により、10教室及び外部廊下の改修が行われ、生徒330名及び教員25名が、安全かつ適切な環境のもとで学習・教育活動を行うことが可能となります。
我が国政府は、これらの案件が滞りなく完了し、地域コミュニティに長期にわたって持続的かつ有益な効果をもたらし続けることを強く期待しています。また、我が国は今後も、草の根無償資金協力（GGP）を通じて持続可能な開発の推進に尽力するとともに、すべての人々の生活の質の向上を目指し、現地パートナーとの緊密な協力関係を一層強化してまいります。
