On February 26, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Tunisia in Tunis for a grant of up to 3,208 million yen for the “Advanced Sewage Treatment Plant Construction Project in Gabes”. Tunisia is facing water shortages, partly due to climate change in recent years….
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February 16, 2024: Joint debriefing by the FY2023 “ABE Initiative” trainees returning from six countries in Southern Africa | News & Media
summary Conference Title: Joint Return Home Debriefing by the FY2023 ABE Initiative Returned Trainees from Six Southern African Countries Date: Friday, February 16, 2024 Organized by JICA Location:Online Main Participants ABE Initiative, SDG Global Leadership Course Returnee Trainee Trainees in the same school Japanese companies in Japan Japanese Companies in South Africa Japanese Embassy officials…
The 70th Anniversary of ODA: 1] How Will Japan’s ODA and JICA’s Role Change? Japan’s ODA and JICA’s Role: Interview with Hiroshi Nakanishi, International Political Scientist | News & Media
The year 2024 marks 70 years since Japan began providing Official Development Assistance (ODA) to developing countries. Based on Japan’s own experience and knowledge, we have been helping developing countries lay the foundation for their development and building a peaceful and stable international society. In keeping with the changing times, the “Outline of Development Cooperation…
Chancellor Tanaka Meets with Jordanian Prime Minister Hassaneh Une | News & Media
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Prime Minister Bishir Hani al-Hasaouneh of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Tokyo on February 19. At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister Hassaouneh expressed his gratitude for JICA’s cooperation in Jordan and exchanged views on Jordan’s economic and financial reforms and the recent situation in the Middle…
Beware of Suspicious E-mails Deceiving the Name of JICA or JICA-related Personnel | News & Media
Recently, we have confirmed that several suspicious e-mails have been sent out, deceptively claiming to be from JICA or JICA-related persons, asking for fees and bank transfer information to receive aid money. If you receive an e-mail, SMS/DM, or other message claiming to be from JICA or JICA-related personnel that you have no knowledge of…
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Completion Ceremony Held: Prime Minister Modi Congratulates for Promoting Human Exchange between India and Japan | News & Media
On February 20, a ceremony was held in Hyderabad, Telangana State, Republic of India (“India”) to celebrate the completion of the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (“IITH”), which was developed under the “Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Project (Phase 1)” and “Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Project (Phase 2),” a yen loan project. The ceremony…
Chancellor Tanaka Visits Sri Lanka | News & Media
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka from February 13 to 16. In Sri Lanka, he met with President and Minister of Finance Ranil Wickramasinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, and other key ministers, signed a grant agreement on the “Electricity Supply Stabilization Project Using Renewable Energy in Hospitals,” inspected JICA’s…
Why is DX advancing in Africa? What are the advantages and disadvantages of generative AI? 2】 | News & Media
Today, the world is facing a variety of problems such as climate change and food crisis. We invite experts from various fields to discuss the current situation and solutions to these problems with Ms. Marika Sera, a university student and TV personality who is eager to “learn more about the world! and university student and…
What is the Significance of Japan’s International Cooperation? | News & Media
summary statement This year marks 70 years since Japan started Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 1954. As an ODA implementing agency, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has provided international cooperation to various countries in a wide range of fields. This year’s program will focus on three themes: “Peacebuilding,” “Infrastructure Development,” and “Climate Change,” and…
Bridging Cultures, Building Careers – Thinking with Ukrainians about Multicultural Conviviality | News / Media
This event is an opportunity for young people from Ukraine and Japan to interact and think together about the future of their respective countries. We hope that this event will be the first step for displaced people from Ukraine to envision a more concrete future working in Japan, and in addition, we hope that participants…