From August 8 to 12, 2022, JICA, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), invited the Governor of Borno-Yobe State, the Secretary of the Northeast Development Commission, and 12 others who are leading reconstruction and peacebuilding efforts in the Northeast region to Japan. After paying a courtesy call on the Nigeria-Japan Parliamentarians for…
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Signing of investment agreement for “FinTech Financial Inclusion Support Investment Project” (overseas investment and loan): Supporting startup companies working to expand access to finance in developing regions in Africa and Asia.
On August 18, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an agreement to invest US$10 million in the Lendable MSME Fintech Credit Fund, a debt fund managed by Lendable Inc. JICA’s investment will be used to finance early-stage fintech start-ups that are working to improve access to finance in developing regions of Africa and Asia….
Ukrainian Researchers Visit Japan for Technical Training at Fukushima University–Using the Latest Technology for Radiation Dosimetry for Environmental Assessment in Chornobyl
It has been 36 years since the 1986 Chornobyl NPP accident. The Ukrainian government is planning to reorganize the off-limits zone. In the off-limits zone, environmental and ecological changes are expected due to the drop in the water level of the cooling pond (the place where cooling water is supplied to the nuclear power plant)….
Improving Rural Area Electricity Distribution Network in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, electricity supply shortages had been one of the biggest bottlenecks to economic growth, and in response to the increase in electricity demand associated with economic growth in 2009, the available installed capacity was only about 70% of peak demand, forcing the implementation of planned power outages. In addition, in rural areas, electricity demand…
Contributing to the restoration of flood-damaged infrastructure and agricultural infrastructure in Timor-Leste
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on August 16 in Dili for a grant of up to 1 billion yen for the “Emergency Flood Damage Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project. This project aims to restore public services in the capital city and agricultural…
JICADX project explained
The “digital” wave is changing the world. The world of development cooperation in which JICA is involved is no exception. Co-creation with private companies and NGOs has progressed, and a different world has emerged. We will jump into this trend and strive to connect the world with trust together with you. We have compiled the…
Selection of Lead Manager for the 68th and 69th JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (President: Akihiko Tanaka) has selected the following Joint Lead Managers for the 68th (10-year) and 69th (20-year) JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds) issues. 68th JICA Bonds (10-year bonds) Nomura Securities Co. Tokai Tokyo Securities Co. Daiwa Securities Co. Mizuho Securities Co. Updating requirements 69th JICA Bonds (20-year bonds) Nomura…
President Tanaka meets with Mr. Mikuriya, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Kunio Mikuriya, Director General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), at JICA Headquarters on August 2. President Tanaka and Director General Mikuriya exchanged views on the collaborative projects between JICA and WCO, the environment surrounding international trade, and the importance of customs support. The two parties touched on the…
Interview with Special Advisor Kitaoka (retrospective) published in the September issue of Chuo Koron
An interview with Shinichi Kitaoka, Special Advisor to JICA, appeared in the September issue of Chuo Koron (on sale August 10, 2022) as “Talking about Issues of International Cooperation (Part 2) – Contribution Deepened by Altruism, a Source of Japan’s Strength” (Interviewer: Toshiyuki Ito, Yomiuri Shimbun Editorial Board Member). © Source JICA Read More Auto…
The “Participatory Community Development Project” knowledge-sharing online workshop was held connecting four countries: Iran, Tanzania, the Philippines, and Japan
On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, JICA Iran Office held a workshop on participatory community development (PLSD) by connecting four countries (Iran, Japan, the Philippines, and Tanzania) online as part of the technical training program for the Ministry of Interior of Iran and the Municipal Rural Management Organization (MRMO). More than 60 participants, including government officials…