Japan will contribute more than 1.1 billion yen to Afghanistan infrastructure

Japan will contribute more than 1.1 billion yen over the next three years to a UN program to help develop infrastructure in Afghanistan.

Japan’s ambassador to Afghanistan attended a signing ceremony for the plan at a UN facility in Kabul on Monday. Under the deal, the funding from Japan’s government will go to the development of infrastructure, such as medical facilities, water systems and public toilets, in 38 locations in Kabul and Herat.

The United Nations expects that the program will help improve the livelihoods of more than 100,000 people, including those living in poverty.