Category: JICA contributions

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (President: Akihiko Tanaka) has selected the following Joint Lead Managers for the issuance of “JICA SDGs Bonds” (JICA Bond No. 71, 5-year bonds) to individuals. JICA SDGs Bonds” for individuals (71st JICA Bonds, 5-year bonds) Mizuho Securities Co. SBI Securities Co. Daiwa Securities Co. Rakuten Securities, Inc. (*Alphabetical order except…

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) President Alvaro Lario at JICA headquarters on November 17. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka congratulated President Lalio on his inauguration as President and the opening of IFAD’s Japan Liaison Office. He also expressed his concern about the impact of the…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on November 23 in Colombo on the technical cooperation project “Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship and Business, Leadership and Network Enhancement”. Discussions (R/D) on the technical cooperation project “Promoting Women’s Economic…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of Uganda on November 11 in Kampala for the technical cooperation project “ICT Industry Promotion Project. Uganda is an agricultural country where approximately 70% of the working population is engaged in agriculture, and is a landlocked country…

Protecting Vulnerable Populations Exposed to Violence under the Influence of Conflict–Confronting Gender-Based Violence Gender-based violence is a major threat to human dignity. Especially in times of conflict, people are vulnerable to Gender Based Violence (GBV) as they lose their homes, jobs, and livelihoods. Unfortunately, this is a fact that has been repeated throughout history. The…

International Emergency Relief Aid for Flood Damage in the Republic of South Sudan In response to a request from the government of the Republic of South Sudan for assistance with flood damage, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Flooding that began…

International Emergency Relief Aid for Flood Damage in the Republic of South Sudan In response to a request from the government of the Republic of South Sudan for assistance with flood damage, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Flooding that began…

“This is how ‘field-based’ and ‘human security’ were born!” This month marks three years since Sadako Ogata, who served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees and President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), passed away in October 2019. In just three years, the world has changed dramatically. What would you do?” If Ogata-san were…

“This is how ‘field-based’ and ‘human security’ were born!” This month marks three years since Sadako Ogata, who served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees and President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), passed away in October 2019. In just three years, the world has changed dramatically. What would you do?” If Ogata-san were…

Emergency Relief for Hurricane Lisa in Belize – Delivery of Donated Goods Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for Hurricane Lisa in Belize have been handed over to the country. Emergency relief supplies to be provided to Belize arrived at the Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize City on November…