Category: JICA contributions

JICA’s Sadako Ogata Peace and Development Institute publishes working papers on some of the results of its ongoing research in order to stimulate active discussion. Working Paper No. 232, “Understanding Financial Inclusion in Mongolia From a Micro Perspective: Is There a Gender Gap?” by Enerelte Murakami, examines the determinants of financial inclusion in Mongolia with…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 50 billion yen with the Royal Thai Government in Bangkok on May 3 for the “Emergency Assistance Loan for New Coronavirus Crisis Response. This project aims to strengthen the healthcare system in Thailand, which has been severely affected by the spread…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of South Sudan in Juba on April 27 for a grant of up to 2.655 billion yen for the “Juba City Bridge Construction Project. This project will replace four bridges on the main road in Juba City, thereby…

Conference Title: Lecture on TICAD 8 at the “JICA Chair Follow-up Lecture” at the Tunisian National Institute of Public Administration (ENA) Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Organized by JICA in collaboration with the Ecole Nationale d’Administration de Tunis (ENA) Location: Tunis, Tunisia Main Participants Speakers: ENA President Rabidi, Japanese Ambassador Shimizu, JICA Tunisia Office Director…

JICA Vice President Junichi Yamada gave a lecture titled “JICA and Development Consultants” at the “Basic Training Course for Development Consulting in FY2022” (online) organized by the Overseas Consultants Association of Japan (ECFA) on April 27, 2010. © Source JICA Read More

JICA Sadako Ogata Research Institute for Peace and Development publishes some of the results of its ongoing research as Working Papers with the aim of stimulating active discussion. Unpacking the Influence of Business Approaches to Development on the Expansion of Women’s Choices and Empowerment: A Case Study of a Handicraft Business in the Kyrgyz Republic,”…

JICA Sadako Ogata Research Institute for Peace and Development publishes some of the results of its ongoing research as Working Papers with the aim of stimulating active discussion. Working Paper No. 230, “Risk Management for Smallholder Farmers: An Empirical Study on the Adoption of Weather-Index Crop Insurance in Rural Kenya,” by Keiko Fukumori, (authored by…

Conference Title: The 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022 – Sunday, April 24, 2022 Co-organized by Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) and Kumamoto City Place: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Castle Hall (Sakura-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture) Main Participants Government officials, including heads of state, heads of government, and cabinet-level officials from the Asia-Pacific…

Local Report: Japan’s Experience in Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Can Be Used to Support Ukraine’s Displaced Population This past March, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) dispatched a survey mission to neighboring Moldova to assist displaced people in Ukraine. Japan’s experience and expertise in overcoming numerous natural disasters, including the Great East Japan Earthquake, and…

In Uzbekistan, since the establishment of the Ministry of Pre-School Education in 2017, pre-school facilities have been expanded and the percentage of children receiving pre-school education nationwide has increased from 27.7 percent (in 2017) to 60.9 percent (in 2020). As for children with disabilities, 71 multifunctional special needs education facilities for children with disabilities have…