Category: JICA contributions

Social Innovator Hub (SIH) Call for Participants! Program Overview Social Innovator Hub (SIH) is a co-creation type incubation program that connects Japan and developing countries to foster “next generation social innovators” who aim to solve social issues in their respective countries through business. Organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), participants are invited from…

This essay contest is for junior high and high school students, who are the future leaders of the world, to deepen their understanding of the current state of the world and its connection to Japan, and to think about what they can do to help. This year’s essay contest, held under the theme “We Live…

On March 5, JICA renewed and signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOU) with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized UN financial institution that provides loans for agricultural and rural development in the world’s poorest countries. The signing took place in Rome, Italy, where IFAD is headquartered, between IFAD Assistant Vice President Catherine…

Recently, we have confirmed several cases of suspicious e-mails and SMSs sent by JICA imposters claiming that they will send you a large refund or winnings. In order to receive the refund or winnings, the scammers have reportedly asked the recipients to transfer the fees first or to purchase an Apple Card. JICA does not…

March 8 is the International Women’s Day designated by the United Nations. It has been about 50 years since it was first celebrated in 1975 as a day to call for women’s participation in society and the improvement of their status. During that time, the environment surrounding working women has gradually improved, which is a…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with the Trade Development Bank of Eastern and Southern Africa (TDB) on December 14, 2023, for up to EUR 150 million, and held a signing ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya on February 26, 2024. The loan is cofinanced with Citigroup (as lead arranger) and Sumitomo Mitsui…

summary Conference Title: Ethiopia JICA Chair Invitation Program to Japan Date: Sunday, February 4 – Saturday, February 10, 2024 Organized by JICA Location: Tokyo, Kyoto Main Participants Addis Ababa University of Science and Technology President Dereje Engida Addis Ababa University Worash Getaneh Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer Matiwos Ensermu, Director and Vice President,…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Republic of Rwanda on March 5 in Kigali, Rwanda, for a loan of up to 14 billion yen for “Development Policy Loan for the Education Sector”. In Rwanda, the number of teachers and classrooms is inadequate for the country’s…

summary Date: Friday, February 16, 2024, 10:00-12:30 (lecture 60 minutes) Venue: University of Colombo Form: Hybrid format of face-to-face and online delivery Language: English Participants: Approximately 100 University of Colombo students (3rd-4th year undergraduates from the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, and Faculty of International Business) and about 20 faculty members Title:…

Location LIVE by Zoom (online) 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. *Roundtable discussion applicants until 9:30 p.m. summary I want to contribute to solving social problems in Japan and around the world, but I have no international experience and don’t know what I can do.” We will hold the “Discover Entrance to International Cooperation Seminar” that…