Category: JICA contributions

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the government of Thimphu, the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan, on February 25 for the “Hydroelectric Power Plant Construction Project”. The outline of the project is as follows. Signing Ceremony Project Summary Hydroelectric power plant construction project Hydro Power Plants Construction Project…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on February 25 in Addis Ababa, the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, for the “Promoting Climate Resilient Farming through the Development of Outdoor Agricultural Schools in Conflict Affected Communities in…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Lao government in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on February 25 for the “Development Plan for Provincial Teacher Training Centers”. Signing Ceremony A summary of the business is as follows Project Summary Prefectural Teacher Training Center Development Plan The Project for the…

summary Conference Title: JICA Chair Implementation Report (Iraq) Dates: Tuesday, February 18, Wednesday, February 19, Thursday, February 20, Sunday, February 23, and Monday, February 24, 2025 Organized by JICA Location: Republic of Iraq Baghdad 18th: Mustan Syrian University 19th: Archeum School 20th: Ashur University L Building 23rd: Kurdish Ministry of Education 24th: IVY (Japanese NGO)…

In preparation for the Paris Nutrition Summit “Nutrition for Growth” to be held this March, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will hold an online seminar. This event will showcase the diverse efforts by international organizations, governments of developing countries, and the private sector to achieve healthy diets through improved agriculture and food access. Please register…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Jordanian government in Amman, the capital of Jordan, on February 23 for the “Water Supply Control System Installation Project in Ma’an Governorate”. Signing Ceremony Project Summary Water Supply Control System Installation Plan in Ma’an Province The Project for the Introduction of Water…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on February 21 at JICA Headquarters for the “Wheat Value Chain Enhancement Program (WFP Collaboration). The grant agreement is for the “Wheat Value Chain Enhancement Program (WFP Collaboration)”. Signing Ceremony A summary of the business is…

On February 11, 2025, a seminar was held in Paraguay for local government officials (mayors, city officials, etc.) involved in disability policies to introduce initiatives related to the disability field in Japan, with Mr. Ken Yamada, Deputy Director of the Citizens’ Collaboration Promotion Office and Director of the Inclusive Promotion Division of the Akashi City…

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a United Nations event, and 50 years after its establishment in 1975, the environment surrounding women around the world is gradually improving, but there are still many issues to be addressed. Ms. Honoki Sawa, a former member of Japan’s women’s national soccer team, and Ms. Atsuko Kamei, Director of…

In February 2025, the second phase of the Tema Intersection Improvement Project (“Phase 2”) was finally completed. Ten years after the start of Phase 1, the biggest traffic bottleneck in the area has been reborn in the form of a multi-level intersection. Residents are delighted, saying that their commuting time has been cut in half…