Category: JICA contributions

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), at JICA headquarters on July 12. At the beginning of the meeting, Director General Beasley expressed his appreciation for the contribution of Japan and JICA to the global food insecurity caused by the spread of the new…

On August 1, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an investment agreement with Bangladesh SEZ Ltd (BSEZL) of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Sumitomo Corporation and Bangladesh Special Economic Zones Authority (BSEZA) are the major shareholders of BSEZL. Bangladesh, with a population of 170 million and an average age of 27.6 years, is attracting…

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka’s contribution, “Japan and TICAD-Africa: Investment and Human Resources Promising, Cooperation for Development Now in Crisis,” appeared in the Yomiuri Shimbun’s “Chikyu Wo Yomu” (July 31, 2022 morning edition). For more information, click here. (*Reader members only) © Source JICA Read More Auto Amazon Links: No products found.Auto Amazon Links: No products…

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) started dispatching an expert (Mr. Yosuke Umemiya of Fujita Planning Inc.) to the Republic of Moldova, a neighbor of Ukraine, on July 10 under the technical cooperation program “Capacity Enhancement of Medical Equipment Maintenance and Management”. Since 1998, JICA has provided medical equipment to Moldova three times through grant aid…

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the People’s Republic of Bangladesh from July 21 to 25. During his stay, he attended a memorial service for the seven people who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Dhaka in July 2016 (engaged in the preparatory survey for cooperation in the Dhaka Urban Transport Improvement Project conducted…

Emergency Relief Aid for the Earthquake in Northern Philippines In response to a request from the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record 1. damage from the earthquake and tsunami The earthquake that struck the northern part of the Republic of…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 100 billion yen with the Government of India for the “Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project (Phase III)” in Delhi on July 25. This project aims to establish a high-frequency mass passenger transportation system by constructing a high-speed railroad using Japan’s…

In order for private companies to operate smoothly in Indonesia, it is necessary to ensure that laws are properly enacted and that clear and stable application and operation of laws are ensured. To this end, it is necessary to ensure that laws and regulations are appropriate for today’s society, as well as to ensure consistency…

In the National Development Strategy announced in July 2011, Timor-Leste has set a goal of achieving 24-hour water supply in the urban areas of Dili City and 12 provinces to ensure that all citizens have access to safe water by 2030. However, in order to achieve 24-hour water supply, many issues remain, such as malfunctions…

Djibouti has become an important location for maritime traffic, with approximately 19,000 vessels passing through the country each year, linking Asia, Africa, and Europe. However, the country’s waters have been plagued by piracy, illegal activities such as smuggling, poaching, and smuggling, and maritime accidents involving refugees. Therefore, Djibouti Coast Guard (DCG) patrols in the country’s…