Category: JICA contributions

In Cambodia, the Land Law of 1992 introduced a system of private ownership of land, and the 2001 amendment to the Law established government responsibility for the protection of rights to private ownership of land. As a result, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLMUPC) is currently operating a land registration system…

In Bhutan, the National Comprehensive Development Plan 2030 Formulation Project was implemented with the cooperation of Japan to promote balanced rural-urban development, and the National Comprehensive Development Plan 2030 (CNDP2030) was formulated in 2019.CNDP2030 is a national land use planning and the national land structure, and sets the direction of regional development through regional structural…

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a conflict-affected country that still has conflict zones, and the country’s governance does not extend throughout the entire country. It faces serious challenges such as a fragile financial base, inefficient administrative structures, and a huge impoverished population due to the protracted conflict. On the other hand, it…

The Government of Pakistan has positioned the development of transportation infrastructure as one of the key elements in supporting economic growth. National Highway 70 is a key route connecting Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, and Multan, a major city in the southern part of Punjab, from east to west, and is responsible for transporting coal…

In Malaysia, there is no system in place to collect and recycle e-waste (“Household E-Waste”) from general households. In response to the Malaysian government’s request, Japan implemented a technical cooperation project and follow-up cooperation with the Environment Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to establish the necessary institutional framework, appropriate recycling fees,…

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (President: Akihiko Tanaka) announced today that it has determined the terms and conditions of the 68th and 69th JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds) as follows The 68th Japan International Cooperation Agency Bonds Issue amount: 7.5 billion yen Term: 10 years (redeemable on June 18, 2032) Issue date: September 30,…

Toshiro Hirose, former captain of Japan’s national rugby team, talks about the possibilities of sports and international cooperation: Message for “Global Festa Japan 2022” to be held on October 1 and 2 Global Festa Japan 2022, one of the largest international cooperation events in Japan, will be held on October 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.)….

summary Conference Title: “Shiga Uminoko” Learning Content Introduction Webinar (Part 2) (Lake Managua Environmental Conservation, Nicaragua, BIWAKO TF Activities) Date: September 7, 2022, 17:00-19:00 (Nicaragua time); September 8, 2022, 8:00-10:00 (Japan time) Organized by: Managua City Hall / Nicaragua Office BIWAKO Task Force Location: Online Seminar Main Participants Nicaragua side Ministry of Education (16 employees),…

summary Lecture: Royal Institute of Prachatipok Chulalongkorn University Title: Recent developments of Japan’s security and foreign policy and Southeast Asia Meiji Restoration: Start of Full-scale Modernization of Japan Date and time: September 12 (Monday) 9:30-11:30, September 13 (Tuesday) 9:00-11:00 Place: Prachatipok Royal Institute Auditorium, Chulalongkorn University Lecture Room Organized by: JICA, Royal Institute of Prachatipok…

On September 15, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on road asset management (Note 1) initiatives with the National College of Technology Maizuru (Maizuru National College of Technology) of the Independent Administrative Institution National College of Technology Organization. The MOU was signed online between Mr. Keisei Tanaka, Director General…