Category: JICA contributions

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on July 13 in Kinshasa for a grant of up to 2.489 billion yen for the “Matadi Port Container Terminal Development Project. This project will improve the pavement of the container yard and…

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka delivered a keynote speech at the UNDP-JICA Special Forum “Human Security and Africa’s Challenge: Toward TICAD 8” organized by Nikkei Inc. on July 13. See below for details. © Source JICA Read More Auto Amazon Links: No products found.Auto Amazon Links: No products found.

An interview with Shinichi Kitaoka, Special Advisor to JICA, appeared in the August issue of Chuo Koron (July 8, 2022) as “Talking about Issues of International Cooperation (1) – Shifting the Axis from Excessive Infrastructure Export to Human Resource Development” (Interviewer: Toshiyuki Ito, Yomiuri Shimbun Editorial Board Member). © Source JICA Read More Auto Amazon…

Emergency Relief Aid for Drought Victims in the Republic of Kiribati In response to a request from the government of the Republic of Kiribati, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record 1. damage from the earthquake and tsunami In Kiribati, rainfall has been well below the average monthly rainfall…

In Uganda, the rapid increase in refugee influx since 2016 and the prolonged stay of refugees have affected public services such as education, health, and water supply, as well as the management of natural resources such as forests, and local residents are becoming increasingly frustrated. In addition to natural disasters such as floods, which have…

In Paraguay, recent economic growth has led to a rapid increase in demand for electricity. According to the Paraguayan National Electricity Corporation (ANDE), which operates and maintains the electricity distribution and transmission business, the average growth rate of electricity demand is projected to be 7.7%, and by 2030, demand for electricity is expected to exceed…

For Japan to be a Country of Choice. How to live in harmony with foreigners In order to achieve further economic growth, Japan will need about four times as many foreign workers in 2040 as in 2020. On the occasion of World Population Day on July 11, we will trace the pages of this report….

Due to server (domain: www.jica.go.jp , www2.jica.go.jp) maintenance on Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 9:00 to 20:00 (Japan time), access to some contents of JICA website will be unavailable. JICA website in its entirety Saturday, July 23, access will be unavailable for a maximum of 20 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Specific content…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 22 billion yen with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco in Rabat on July 1 for “Development Policy Loan for Improving the Learning Environment of Basic Education”. This project aims to improve the learning environment for children in Morocco, where…

International Emergency Relief for Earthquake Damage in Eastern Afghanistan – Distribution of Donated Goods Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for earthquake damage in eastern Afghanistan were delivered to the victims. The emergency relief supplies arrived at Kabul airport in three separate flights between June 26 and July 2, and…