Category: JICA contributions

On July 18, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the government of the Republic of Uganda in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, on the technical cooperation project “Promoting Green Growth through Agroforestry and Sustainable Forest and Natural Resources Management in the West Nile Region. Discussions (R/D) on the technical…

summary Session Title: SATREPS International Joint Research on Global Issues with Developing Countries: Achievements and Future Perspectives on Climate Change and Water Date and Time: July 11, 2024, 13:00-17:00 Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido (Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo) background At the 9th Global Energy and Water Cycle Project (GEWEX) International Conference, a session titled “International Joint Research…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia on July 19 in Phnom Penh for the “National Highway No. 5 Rehabilitation Project (Sreama Am – Battambang and Sisopong – Poipet) (Phase III)”. A Loan Agreement (L/A) was signed for the “Sreamaam – Battambang…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with ENERGUATE*, an electricity distribution company in the Republic of Guatemala, for up to US$75 million on May 9, and held a closing ceremony in Guatemala City on July 17. The proceeds of the loan will be used by the company to invest in the…

July 17, 2024 In response to a request from the government of Grenada, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies to Grenada as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Grenada on July 1, causing extensive human and property damage in the affected areas. As…

Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for damage caused by Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica have been delivered to the country. The emergency relief supplies to be provided to Jamaica arrived in the capital, Kingston, on Monday, July 15. At 17:00 (local time) on the same day, a ceremony was held…

On July 4, a ceremony was held on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands of the Republic of Ecuador (“Ecuador”) to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Galapagos National Park, and an environmental education facility for local residents that JICA supported for its renovation was handed over. The Galapagos Islands are…

The Paris Olympics and Paralympics are just about to start. The world’s top athletes will be competing in these two games, and athletes coached by JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers will also be competing. We interviewed two coaches from Vanuatu and India about their coaching and their thoughts on the Games. Photo: Hethers/ Shutterstock.com First, a…

summary Minister Kono meets with Digital Minister (from left, Chris TUMO, International Director, TUMO; Governor Yamamoto, Gunma Prefecture; CEO Marie; Digital Minister Kono; CDO Pegor; Deputy Governor Uruga, Gunma Prefecture; and JICA Director Ando) JICA has been implementing the “Project for Strengthening High-Tech Industrial Collaboration in Armenia” with the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia…

Emergency Relief for Hurricane Beryl in St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Delivery of Donated Goods Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have been delivered to the country. Emergency relief supplies for St. Vincent and the Grenadines…