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…
Category: JICA contributions
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…
Improving the logistics environment in Cambodia through the expansion of a new container terminal at the Port of Sihanoukville
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Royal Government of Cambodia on August 6 in Phnom Penh for up to 41,388 million yen for the “Sihanoukville Port New Container Terminal Expansion Project (Phase I). This project will expand a new container terminal at the Port of Sihanoukville, the…
Emergency Relief Aid for Drought Damage in the Republic of Kiribati -Delivery of Donated Goods
Emergency Relief Aid for Drought Damage in the Republic of Kiribati -Delivery of Donated Goods Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for drought damage in the Republic of Kiribati have been delivered to the country. Emergency relief supplies for Kiribati arrived in Tarawa on July 18. The exchange of signatures…
Contributing to improving food productivity in Afghanistan
On August 4, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for a grant of up to 1,879 million yen for the Food Production Capacity Improvement Program (FAO Collaboration) in Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, the poverty and food shortages among the people…