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…
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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,…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for Jordan: Contributing to the Realization of Sustainable and Stable Electricity Supply through Financial Assistance
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 15 billion yen with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for the “Electricity Sector Reform and Resilience Enhancement Program Loan” in Amman on December 8. This project aims to promote renewable energy and strengthen energy resilience by providing financial support to the…
Business collaboration agreement signed with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat – Contributing to improving the trade environment and fostering industry
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a business cooperation agreement with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat on December 5. The signature was exchanged at JICA Headquarters in Tokyo between JICA President Akihiko Tanaka and AfCFTA Executive Director Wamkele Menneh. The AfCFTA is an initiative aimed at eliminating tariffs among African countries…
Climate change is a crisis that is there now, and it is essential to expand support for developing countries – also agreed at COP27
Climate change is a crisis that is there now, and it is essential to expand support for developing countries – also agreed at COP27 At COP27, the United Nations Conference on Climate Change held in Egypt in November, countries agreed to expand support for developing countries that are already severely affected. In recent years, the…
Support through LEAP, a JICA-funded trust fund (overseas investment and loan): Loan for telecommunications infrastructure development project in the southern Philippines
On December 7, 2022, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), utilizing the Asian Infrastructure Partnership Trust Fund (LEAP) funded by JICA, signed a loan agreement with Tiger Infrastructure Philippines Inc (Tiger), a private telecommunications operator in the Philippines, for a total of (Tiger), a private telecommunications operator in the Philippines, on December 7, 2022. Of this…
Chancellor Tanaka meets with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Japarov
On November 30, JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the Kyrgyz Republic’s Meeting with Prime Minister Akilbek Japarov, Chairman of the Cabinet and Secretary of the Presidential Administration, at JICA headquarters. President Tanaka noted that the OVOP project, launched in Issyk-Kul Oblast, Kyrgyzstan, with the cooperation of JICA, has led to the export of local Kyrgyz…
Passing the certification test at the highest level ever! The relentless challenge of the International Emergency Relief and Rescue Team
Passing the certification test at the highest level ever! The relentless challenge of the International Emergency Relief and Rescue Team Japan has been hit by numerous natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons. From November 8 to 11, 75 members of the Japan Disaster Relief Team (JDR) took part in an international evaluation test of…
Signing of a grant agreement for Rwanda: Contribution to stable water supply to the people of Kigali by upgrading and renewing water transmission and distribution facilities
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Rwanda on December 6 in Kigali City for a grant of up to 3,005 million yen for the “Water Supply Service Improvement Project in North Central Kigali City”. This project aims to improve water pressure and reduce…