International Emergency Assistance for Flood Damage in Republic of South Sudan -Delivery of Donated Goods Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for flood damage in the Republic of South Sudan have been delivered to the country. Emergency relief supplies for the Republic of South Sudan arrived in Juba, the capital…
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Tamil Nadu Climate Change Biodiversity Conservation and Revegetation Project
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has 1,076 kilometers of coastline, or 14.3% of the nation’s total coastline, and is one of only 36 biodiversity hotspots (areas of high biodiversity that are in danger of being destroyed by humans) in the world, and is home to a rich and diverse ecosystem. Such diverse ecosystems are…
Disaster and Climate Change Management Projects Using Satellite Information (2)
Vietnam is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, with frequent wind and flood disasters caused by typhoons and torrential rains. More than 70% of the population lives in areas vulnerable to windstorms and floods. To prevent loss of human lives and socioeconomic capital, the promotion of emergency disaster response measures and disaster…
Project to strengthen the production and dissemination system for free marketed rice certification seeds
In Cuba, the production of rice, the staple food, does not meet the demand, and increasing rice self-sufficiency was one of the important policies of the Cuban government. Based on the request from the Cuban government, the Japanese government conducted development plan survey-type technical cooperation in five provinces in the central region, which accounts for…
Freight rail construction project (Phase 2) (Phase III)
In India, the capacity of freight railroads is approaching its limit in response to the increasing volume of cargo transport, and the development and strengthening of railroads, which are more environmentally friendly and capable of mass transport compared to road transport, is an indispensable issue for the country’s economic growth. In particular, there is a…
Project for Strengthening Irrigated Agriculture Technology Extension Support System
Based on the results of the various ODA projects that the Government of Tanzania has collaborated with the Japanese government in the Lower Amosi Irrigation District of Kilimanjaro Region, the Agricultural Development Center in the district was reorganized as the Kilimanjaro Agricultural Training Center (KATC) to train agricultural technicians from all over the country, and…
Grant Agreement Signed for Zambia: Contributing to increased rice production through the development of rice seed production facilities
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Zambia on December 8 in Lusaka for a grant of up to 1.59 billion yen for the “Rice Seed Production Field and Training Facility Development Project. This project aims to strengthen the dissemination system of rice farming…
Special Advisor Kitaoka contributes to Shinchosha’s Foresight
Shinichi Kitaoka, Special Advisor to JICA, contributed an article, “Reconsidering Relations with Thailand: Academic Exchange and Dialogue of Experts,” which was published in “New Japanese Frontier” in Shinchosha Foresight (December 10, 2022). See link below for details. (*Paying members only) read more © Source JICA Auto Amazon Links: No products found.Auto Amazon Links: No products…
Signing of a loan agreement for a waste power generation and treatment project in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam (overseas investment and loan): Contributing to the realization of a recycling-oriented economy by reducing the risk of environmental pollution
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) provided a loan of up to US$7 million to the Binh Duong Water Environment Joint Stock Company (BIWASE) of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on December 9. The agreement has been signed. The loan will contribute to the “Initiative for Overseas Investment and Loan to ASEAN” (*1) announced by…
Determination of Terms and Conditions for the Issue of the 70th Japan International Cooperation Agency Bonds
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (President: Akihiko Tanaka) announced today that it has determined the terms and conditions of the 70th issue of JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds) as follows Japan International Cooperation Agency Bond No. 70 Issue amount: 10 billion yen Term: 10 years (redeemable on September 17, 2032) Issue date: December 23,…