The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 44 billion yen with the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt for “Development Policy Loan for Universal Health Coverage” in Cairo on March 27. Universal Health Coverage (UHC), which means “access to appropriate health care services for all people at…
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Signing of a loan agreement (overseas investment and financing) for Costa Rica’s “Project for Strengthening Financial Inclusion of Small and Micro Businesses”: Contributing to improving access to finance for small and micro businesses
On March 22, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with Banco Improsa of the Republic of Costa Rica for up to US$15 million to improve access to finance and promote the economic empowerment of women in Costa Rica’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME). Costa Rica’s micro, small, and medium enterprises…
Signing of loan agreement for “Agricultural Sector Support Project” in India (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to improving access to finance for the agricultural sector
On March 23, 2023, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with IndusInd Bank Limited, a financial institution in the Republic of India, for up to 13 billion yen to improve access to finance for farmers and to promote agricultural productivity. The funds from this loan will be used to finance agricultural…
Interview with Chancellor Tanaka, “‘Human Security’ is not a story of a distant country,” was published in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper.
President Tanaka was interviewed by the Asahi Shimbun newspaper, and the interview was published in the Asahi Shimbun Digital as “‘Human Security’ is not a story of a distant country” in the series “SDGs to Change. For more information, please click on the link below (paid members only). read more © Source JICA Auto Amazon…
International Emergency Relief for Cyclone Damage in Malawi -Delivery of Donated Goods
International Emergency Relief for Cyclone Damage in Malawi -Delivery of Donated Goods Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have been delivered to the Republic of Malawi (hereinafter referred to as “Malawi”) in response to the damage caused by the cyclone that hit the country. Emergency relief supplies for Malawi arrived…
International Emergency Relief for Cyclone Freddy in the Republic of Mozambique – Supply
International Emergency Relief for Cyclone Freddy in the Republic of Mozambique – Supply In response to a request from the government of the Republic of Mozambique for assistance for damage caused by Cyclone Freddy, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Cyclone…
International Emergency Assistance for Cyclone Damage in Vanuatu -Delivery of Donated Goods
International Emergency Assistance for Cyclone Damage in Vanuatu -Delivery of Donated Goods Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have been handed over to the Republic of Vanuatu (hereinafter referred to as “Vanuatu”) in response to the damage caused by the cyclone that hit the country. The emergency relief supplies arrived…
Chancellor Tanaka Visits India
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited India from March 8 to 14. In terms of bilateral relations with India, the year 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and India, and with Japan presiding over the G7 and India the G20 this year, cooperation between the two countries has become…
Making an Impact with Passion and Teamwork on Africa’s Water Problems, which are Not a Simple Problem [People Taking on International Challenges, 3].
Making an Impact with Passion and Teamwork on Africa’s Water Problems, which are Not a Simple Problem [People Taking on International Challenges, 3]. JICA has many people from various backgrounds who are taking on international challenges in their own fields and with clear aspirations. This issue of “People Tackling International Challenges” focuses on the passion…
Signature of Minutes of Discussion on Technical Cooperation Project for the Philippines: Supporting Community Development for Better Living Based on Public Transportation
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines on March 21 in Manila on the technical cooperation project “Public Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Capacity Building Project. JICA is currently providing financial and technical assistance for the development of the Metropolitan Manila Metro…