JICA President Akihiko Tanaka’s contribution, “Japan and TICAD-Africa: Investment and Human Resources Promising, Cooperation for Development Now in Crisis,” appeared in the Yomiuri Shimbun’s “Chikyu Wo Yomu” (July 31, 2022 morning edition). For more information, click here. (*Reader members only) © Source JICA Read More Auto Amazon Links: No products found.Auto Amazon Links: No products…
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Dispatch of Health and Medical Experts to Moldova: Toward the development of a system to maintain and manage medical equipment – also contributing to support for displaced people in Ukraine
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) started dispatching an expert (Mr. Yosuke Umemiya of Fujita Planning Inc.) to the Republic of Moldova, a neighbor of Ukraine, on July 10 under the technical cooperation program “Capacity Enhancement of Medical Equipment Maintenance and Management”. Since 1998, JICA has provided medical equipment to Moldova three times through grant aid…
Chancellor Tanaka Visits Bangladesh
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the People’s Republic of Bangladesh from July 21 to 25. During his stay, he attended a memorial service for the seven people who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Dhaka in July 2016 (engaged in the preparatory survey for cooperation in the Dhaka Urban Transport Improvement Project conducted…
Emergency Relief Aid for the Earthquake in Northern Philippines
Emergency Relief Aid for the Earthquake in Northern Philippines In response to a request from the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record 1. damage from the earthquake and tsunami The earthquake that struck the northern part of the Republic of…
Contributing to economic development through the construction of India’s first high-speed railroad
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 100 billion yen with the Government of India for the “Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project (Phase III)” in Delhi on July 25. This project aims to establish a high-frequency mass passenger transportation system by constructing a high-speed railroad using Japan’s…
Supporting the business environment and dispute resolution capabilities in Indonesia
In order for private companies to operate smoothly in Indonesia, it is necessary to ensure that laws are properly enacted and that clear and stable application and operation of laws are ensured. To this end, it is necessary to ensure that laws and regulations are appropriate for today’s society, as well as to ensure consistency…
Supporting Waterworks Corporation Business Operation in Timor-Leste
In the National Development Strategy announced in July 2011, Timor-Leste has set a goal of achieving 24-hour water supply in the urban areas of Dili City and 12 provinces to ensure that all citizens have access to safe water by 2030. However, in order to achieve 24-hour water supply, many issues remain, such as malfunctions…
Improving Maritime Security Capacity in Djibouti
Djibouti has become an important location for maritime traffic, with approximately 19,000 vessels passing through the country each year, linking Asia, Africa, and Europe. However, the country’s waters have been plagued by piracy, illegal activities such as smuggling, poaching, and smuggling, and maritime accidents involving refugees. Therefore, Djibouti Coast Guard (DCG) patrols in the country’s…
Greater Colombo Area Urban Transportation Improvement Project Phase 2 (1)
In Sri Lanka, the main roads extending radially from Colombo City were well maintained, but the roads connecting the provinces were not. Therefore, when traveling between regions, one had to pass through Colombo City via the radial trunk road, which resulted in many vehicles flowing into Colombo City and worsening traffic congestion in the city….
Grant Agreement for Burkina Faso: Contributing to improving access to and quality of education by supporting a secondary school construction project in collaboration with UNICEF
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on July 27 in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, for a grant of up to 1,165 million yen for the “Construction Project for Secondary Schools and Technical Education Vocational Training Schools in the Central and Central…