Tag: JICA

On March 1, 2024, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with Global Bank Corporation (“GB”), a private financial institution in Panama, for up to US$500,000 to improve access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (“MSME”), promote the economic empowerment of women, and promote agriculture in the country. The loan…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the government of Zimbabwe on March 8 in Harare for a grant of up to 2.389 billion yen for the “Second North-South Corridor Northern Section Road Rehabilitation Project. Of the North-South Corridor (see note), an international trunk road in Southern Africa, the section…

summary Conference Title: Japan Human Resource Development Scholarship Program (JDS) Administrators’ Exchange Meeting Date: February 29, 2024 Organizers: JICA, Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) Main Participants Naoki Ando, Director, JICA Hidenori Kusakabe, Deputy Director-General, International Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Background and Objectives JICA has been implementing the Japan Grant Aid for Scholarship for…

On February 1, 2024, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Akihiko Tanaka; hereinafter referred to as “JICA”) and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Akihiro Fukudome; hereinafter referred to as “Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation”) signed the “Agreement on Introduction of Testamentary Trust Services for Prospective Bequests,” a first…

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…