Tag: JICA

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Export-Import Bank of Korea and the External Economic Cooperation Fund (EDCF) on November 24, 2012, at JICA Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, between JICA President Akihiko Tanaka and KEXIM President Yoon Hee-sung. They exchanged views on the importance of the development of the…

Kanae Minato, the author of numerous works including “Confessions,” spent two years from December 1996 as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV) in the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific, where she worked as a “domestic helper. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the dispatch of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) to…

On November 29, the Foreign Minister’s Certificate of Appreciation Award Ceremony (hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) was held at the Iikura diplomatic mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minato-ku, Tokyo), attended by 70 corps members who had completed their term of service and returned home. The awarding ceremony was the first one…

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (President: Akihiko Tanaka) is planning to issue “JICA SDGs Bonds”, bonds for individuals who can purchase from 10,000 yen as follows. Details will be announced on the JICA website as needed. The “JICA SDGs Bonds” are bonds for individuals whose funds will be used for JICA’s projects to help solve…

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Mr. Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), on November 20. Mr. Duarte, who took office in August 2023, emphasized the importance of climate change adaptation measures and the promotion of private-sector partnerships, and expressed his desire to reform the organization so that developing countries can more…

Date and Time Wednesday, December 13, 2023 19:00-19:50 venue Online seminar (will use Microsoft Teams) We will send the link to those who apply at a later date. organizing Innovation and SDGs Promotion Group, Planning Department, JICA target group Teachers, educators, and those interested in the field of education (students are also welcome to attend)…

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Japan-ASEAN Friendship Cooperation, this series looks back on the trust and development that Japan and JICA have built with ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), and explores the vision of partnership for the future. In this second installment, we focus on two issues common to both Japan…

Once again, teaching Japanese “Kaizen” to young Libyan entrepreneurs and government officials via Tunisia (co-sponsored by JICA and WFP, with the cooperation of the Tunisian Ministry of Industry). summary Conference Title: 2nd “Kaizen” Workshop for Libya Dates: November 13 – 17, 2023 (Group 1) and November 20 – 24, 2023 (Group 2) Organized by: JICA…

This year, Japan and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) celebrated the 50th anniversary of their friendship and cooperation. Taking advantage of this occasion, this three-part series will look back on the trust and development that Japan and JICA have built with ASEAN, and will feature a vision of the partnership for the future. In…

Have you heard about “Social Bonds,” which have been attracting increasing attention in Japan and abroad in recent years? In July of this year, JICA issued a new social bond, the “Peace Building Bond,” which, as its name suggests, is designed to strengthen efforts to realize a peaceful society. On the occasion of the International…