JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Prime Minister Albin Kurti of the Republic of Kosovo in Tokyo on September 28. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka welcomed the progress of JICA’s cooperation in public broadcasting, waste, and other areas under the leadership of Prime Minister Kurti. In response, Prime Minister Kurti expressed his…
Category: JICA contributions
Sustainable Cocoa Platform in Developing Countries “Sectoral Action for the Elimination of Child Labor
On September 30, 2022, the Sustainable Cocoa Platform for Developing Countries, for which the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) serves as the secretariat, released “Sectoral Action for the Elimination of Child Labor The “Sectoral Action for the Elimination of Child Labor” was released on September 30, 2022. The Sustainable Cacao Platform for Developing Countries (the…
Chancellor Tanaka meets with Moldovan Prime Minister Gabrielitsa
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Natalia Gavrilica of the Republic of Moldova in Tokyo on September 28. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka, referring to his visit to Moldova in May 2022, said that he was impressed by the country’s efforts to accept refugees from Ukraine, which had been invaded by Russia,…
Signing of loan agreement for “Financial Inclusion Support Project for Low Income Groups” in Thailand (Foreign Investment and Loan): Improving access to finance for low-income groups affected by the Corona disaster and price hikes
On September 27, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement of 9.9 billion yen to Muangthai Capital Public Company Limited (MTC) of Thailand for the provision of loans to farmers, small businesses, individuals, and other low-income earners in Thailand through overseas investment and loans. The contract signing ceremony was held in Bangkok on…
Chairman Tanaka meets with Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Abduhakimov
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Aziz Abduhakimov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan, at JICA Headquarters on September 21. In his opening remarks, President Tanaka welcomed the progress being made in cooperation between the two countries in the areas of tourism and higher education under…
Comprehensive solutions for the optimal development of geothermal systems developing in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa
In Kenya, the demand for electricity is increasing year after year due to the country’s remarkable economic growth. In contrast, hydroelectric power generation, one of the main sources of power, has been operating at a lower rate due to recent climate change and drought. The shortage is being replaced by thermal power generation, but the…
Project to Improve Waste Management Capacity for a Recycling-Oriented Society Phase 2
In Kosovo, waste has been increasing as a result of reconstruction from the conflict and increased economic activity due to the stabilization of the country. However, due to the aging of waste collection vehicles and the limited personnel and budget of the government agencies responsible for waste management, waste collection and transportation is not being…
Grant Agreement Signed for Bhutan: Construction of a Hospital Specializing in Infectious Diseases and Medical Equipment to Help Strengthen Bhutan’s Fight Against Infectious Diseases
On September 26, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Royal Government of Bhutan in Thimphu Province, the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan, for a grant of up to 2.994 billion yen for the “Royal Center for Infectious Diseases Construction Project. This project aims to improve the quality of…
JICA Hokuriku 30th Anniversary] Lecture/exchange meeting for a new relationship between Laos and Hokuriku: Report
summary Conference Title: [JICA Hokuriku 30th Anniversary] -Lecture/exchange meeting with Lao Ambassador to Japan for new relationship between Laos and Hokuriku Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 15:00-17:00 Organized by JICA Hokuriku and JETRO Kanazawa Place: Ishikawa International Center (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) Main Participants speaker Mr. Phongsamut Anlawang, Ambassador of Laos to Japan Katsuichi Iwakami,…
Special Advisor Kitaoka Delivers JICA Chair Special Lecture “Contemporary Japanese Diplomacy and Southeast Asia” at the “Japan Alumni Association Special Forum” in Cambodia
summary Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 Organized by: JICA Alumni Association of Cambodia Location: Cambodia-Japan Human Resources Development Center Main participants: Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka, JICA Special Advisor, Mr. Chin Malin, Minister of Justice (President of JICA Alumni Association of Cambodia), Mr. Pau Polinel, Director General of Civil Aviation (Vice President of JICA Alumni Association of…