Category: JICA contributions

The number of people displaced by the ongoing humanitarian crises in Ukraine, Gaza, and other regions around the world continues to increase, They discussed the impact on children and women, challenges, and how support should be provided. The video and article are available here. (The article is based on the dialogue, with additions and rearrangements.)…

Networking opportunities with staff from space-related organizations in Asia, Africa, and South America who are participating in JICA issue-specific training programs The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will conduct a training program “Capacity Building for Space Technology Utilization Contributing to SDGs” from July 17 to July 30, 2024, for the purpose of promoting space technology…

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Jacob Granit, Director General of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), at JICA headquarters on June 7. At the beginning of the meeting, Director Granit expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet with JICA and said that he would like to take advantage of the revision of…

Date Saturday, July 6, 2024 July 6, 2024 (Saturday) Location: In Hybrito. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine Academy (1-18-1 Nakadai-Motomachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture) Up to 50 students Zoom online participation up to 100 people Conducted by hybrid. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine Academy (1-18-1 Nakadai-Motomachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture) Up…

The “2024 Japanese Invitation Program for Brazilian Nikkei Business Leaders” was held from May 27 (Mon.) to June 4 (Tue.), 2024 (9 days in Japan). 10 participants, including Nikkei recommended by Brazilian Nikkei organizations, toured Fukushima and other areas, met with Japanese officials, and conducted business negotiations. Many local newspapers covered the event. Those who…

The annual “Japan-Mongolia Business Forum 2024” will be held on Monday, August 19, from 9:00 to 18:00 at the Convention Hall of the (planned) Mongolian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia! The Japan-Mongolia Business Forum, now in its third year, is the largest business forum between Japan and Mongolia held in Mongolia, with…

We are pleased to announce the “JETRO, JICA and JAXA talk! Mongolian Economy Webinar -Startups and Space Business-” will be held. In this webinar, staff from JETRO, JICA, and JAXA who have experience working in Mongolia will provide you with the latest information on the Mongolian economy. Among the events will be information on the…

Event Summary Event Title: Seminar on Freedom of Expression & Access to Information for Mongolian Media Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 09:00-16:00 (Mongolian time) Participants: Mongolian media representatives from about 30 companies, representatives from UNDP Mongolia, IDLO, Embassy of Japan in Mongolia, Anti-Corruption Agency, Supreme Court, Council of Judges, Public Prosecutor’s Office, Institute of Law,…

On June 5, JICA Mongolia Office Director Shinichi Tanaka and Minister of Finance B. Jawaharan signed a gift agreement for the grant aid “Scholarship Program for Human Resource Development” up to a total amount of 209 million yen ($290 Million). This plan provides young administrative officers and other future leaders of Mongolia with the necessary…

Few people may be able to answer all of the countries in Central Asia when they hear the word “Central Asia. In fact, Japan has been deeply involved in the nation-building of this region, which gained independence from the former Soviet Union. And Central Asia and Japan, which is attracting attention for its abundant natural…