UNDP, NZ aid for RI

UNDP, NZ aid for RI

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government yesterday received
financial aid worth US$250,000 from the United Nations
Development Program (UNDP) and the New Zealand government for the
financing of an on-going civil aviation project.

A UNDP spokesperson said the agency extended a grant of
$134,722, which brings its total contribution to the project to
$3.54 million.

The New Zealand government, on the other hand, agreed to
provide a cost-sharing contribution amounting to $115,278 for the
aviation project.

The on-going project aims to improve Indonesia's airport
facilities and safety standards, the spokesman said.

Yesterday's agreement was signed by UNDP representative C.J.
Kamp, New Zealand Ambassador Tim Groser and Director General of
Air Transportation Zainuddin Sikado.(hdj)