The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of South Africa on October 27 in Pretoria on the technical cooperation project “Strengthening Capacity for Smooth OSBP Management in the North-South Corridor”. The addition of South Africa to the three countries of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana,…
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Third Finance in Common Summit – Senior Advisor Muto Speaks on Green and High-Quality Infrastructure Development
summary Event: 3rd Development Banking Summit (Finance in Common Summit) Date: October 18-20, 2022 Co-organized by European Investment Bank (EIB) and African Development Bank (AfDB) Supported and sponsored by: French Development Agency (AFD), Italian Depositary Loan Corporation (CDP), Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Main Participants Approximately 900 participants from the…
Project to Strengthen Intensive Care Capacity Using Remote Technology in a New Coronavirus Epidemic
With the global spread and prolonged transmission of the new coronavirus, the response capacity of doctors, nurses, medical engineers, and other medical personnel responsible for treating critically ill patients or those at risk is low in developing countries, and intensive care facilities (ICU) capable of isolating infected patients and providing intensive care are also in…
Capacity building project to address and minimize damage from flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas of northern Vietnam
In Vietnam, heavy rains have caused numerous landslides in recent years, resulting in widespread economic and human suffering, especially in the northern mountainous regions. The Vietnamese government is considering the implementation of structural measures that contribute to risk assessment and risk reduction in order to shift from the conventional emergency response after a disaster to…
Project for development and dissemination of the Japanese educational model with a focus on special activities
In Egypt, the high unemployment rate (13.37% in 2014) and the disparity between urban and rural areas are serious due to the entry of young people into the labor market as a result of population growth, and measures in a wide range of areas, including education, are needed to improve these conditions. Under these circumstances,…
Selection of Lead Manager for the Issue of the 70th JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds)
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (President: Akihiko Tanaka) has selected the following Joint Lead Managers for the issuance of the 70th JICA Bonds (10-year) to institutional investors. Nomura Securities Co. Okasan Securities Co. Daiwa Securities Co. Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co. (*Alphabetical order except for the administrative lead managers) The bonds are scheduled…
Emergency Relief Aid for Drought Damage in Tuvalu
Emergency Relief Aid for Drought Damage in Tuvalu In response to a request from the government of Tuvalu, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Tuvalu relies on stored rainwater for most of its domestic water supply, and the amount of water…
Women’s Soccer Links Uganda and Japan
Women’s Soccer Links Uganda and Japan On October 1, the cup final of the Japanese women’s professional soccer league “WE League” was held and the first champion was decided. About a month and a half earlier, in August, the women’s soccer tournament “TICAD CUP 2022” was held in Uganda, located in East Africa. These two…
Chancellor Tanaka Visits Fiji
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited Fiji from October 15 to 20. During his stay, he met with Prime Minister Bainimarama, Attorney General Khaiyumu, and Minister of Economy, Public Enterprises, Public Service, and Communications. Fiji is home to the offices of many regional and international organizations, playing a central role in regional cooperation, and is also…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for Ecuador: Contributing to economic and social stabilization by supporting the poor and vulnerable groups through financial assistance
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 23 billion yen with the Republic of Ecuador on October 27 in the capital city of Quito for the “Emergency Assistance Loan for New Coronavirus Crisis Response. In Ecuador, where the socioeconomic impact of the spread of the new coronavirus has…