Emergency Relief Aid for Drought Damage in Tuvalu In response to a request from the government of Tuvalu, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Tuvalu relies on stored rainwater for most of its domestic water supply, and the amount of water…
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Women’s Soccer Links Uganda and Japan
Women’s Soccer Links Uganda and Japan On October 1, the cup final of the Japanese women’s professional soccer league “WE League” was held and the first champion was decided. About a month and a half earlier, in August, the women’s soccer tournament “TICAD CUP 2022” was held in Uganda, located in East Africa. These two…
Chancellor Tanaka Visits Fiji
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited Fiji from October 15 to 20. During his stay, he met with Prime Minister Bainimarama, Attorney General Khaiyumu, and Minister of Economy, Public Enterprises, Public Service, and Communications. Fiji is home to the offices of many regional and international organizations, playing a central role in regional cooperation, and is also…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for Ecuador: Contributing to economic and social stabilization by supporting the poor and vulnerable groups through financial assistance
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 23 billion yen with the Republic of Ecuador on October 27 in the capital city of Quito for the “Emergency Assistance Loan for New Coronavirus Crisis Response. In Ecuador, where the socioeconomic impact of the spread of the new coronavirus has…
Signed a funding activity agreement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for projects in the Maldives: Promoting coastal protection measures to address the climate crisis.
On October 20, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a funding agreement with Green Climate Fund (GCF)* for the “Climate Resilient and Secure Islands Project” in the Maldives. The signing took place online on the occasion of the 34th GCF Executive Board Meeting between JICA Director Takumi Ueshima and GCF Executive Director Yannick Glemarek. This…
Grant Agreement for Afghanistan: Contributing to the Prevention of the Spread of New Coronavirus and Other Infectious Diseases through Collaboration with UNICEF
On October 18, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for a grant of up to 749 million yen for the “Health System Strengthening Program through Cold Chain Equipment Improvement (UNICEF Collaboration)” in Afghanistan. Agreement (G/A) for a grant of up to 749 million…
Signing of Minutes of Discussion on Technical Cooperation Project for Laos: Contributing to the Sustainable Development of the World Heritage City of Luang Prabang through the Improvement of Urban Transport
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) on October 24 in Vientiane for the technical cooperation project “Sustainable Urban Development and Transportation Management Project in Luang Prabang. The project is a technical cooperation project. The ancient capital of Luang…
Chairman Tanaka meets with Saudi Development Fund CEO Al-Marshad
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Sultan Abdurrahman Almashad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, at JICA headquarters on October 21. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka stated that JICA has always emphasized collaboration with its development partners, including the Saudi Fund for Development, to achieve the SDGs, and will continue to…
Emergency Relief for Hurricane Ian in the Republic of Cuba -Delivery of Donated Goods
Emergency Relief for Hurricane Ian in the Republic of Cuba -Delivery of Donated Goods Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for damage caused by Hurricane Ian in the Republic of Cuba have been delivered to the country. The emergency relief supplies for Cuba arrived in Havana on October 16, and…
Emergency Relief Aid for Tropical Storm Damage in Guatemala
Emergency Relief Aid for Tropical Storm Damage in Guatemala In response to a request from the government of the Republic of Guatemala, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies for tropical storm damage in the country as follows record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Tropical storms have caused extensive human…