Category: JICA contributions

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of Kenya on December 15 in Nairobi on the technical cooperation project “Strengthening Rural Water and Sanitation Implementation Capacity for Better Living”. More than 80% of Kenya’s land area is arid and semi-arid, making it vulnerable to…

On December 11, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for up to 1,087 million yen for the “Equipment Improvement Program for Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation Canals”. In Kyrgyzstan, where water resources from snowmelt from the Tien Shan Mountains and other mountainous regions…

The Organization hereby announces that it has decided to continue its measures against the following persons. subject of the measure Fuji Creative Corporation Initial measure period From March 17, 2023 to December 16, 2023 (9 months) Duration of measures Fuji Creative Corporation from December 17, 2023 until the compliance program of Fuji Creative Corporation is…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced the “JICA-ASEAN Knowledge Co-Creation and Connectivity Initiative” on December 18 on the occasion of the ASEAN-Japan Special Leaders’ Meeting. Inheriting its projects and principles with ASEAN countries over the past half century, JICA will conduct human resource development projects aimed at building a true partnership of mutual growth…

The 18th International Conference of the “Latin American Association of Researchers on Asia and Africa” (held every other year) was held in Costa Rica from Monday, November 20, 2023, bringing together approximately 200 university faculty and researchers who are conducting research on Japan and other Asian and African regions in the Latin American region. This…

As part of our efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, we have decided to refrain from sending New Year’s greetings in the form of New Year’s cards from next year. We appreciate your understanding. We sincerely wish you continued good health and look forward to your continued support. read more © Source JICA

We hereby announce that we will terminate our action against the following persons as of December 16, 2023. (Persons subject to measures) Dentsu Inc. Cerespo Corporation Hakuhodo Inc. Tokyu Agency Inc. Seimutsu Corporation ADK Marketing Solutions Inc. KADOKAWA Corporation (Period of action) From March 17, 2023 to December 16, 2023 (9 months) (Reason for termination…

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Japan-ASEAN Friendship and Cooperation, this series looks back on the trust and development that Japan and JICA have built with ASEAN, and features a vision of partnership for the future. In the third and final installment of this series, JICA staff and others drove along the Southern…

On December 8, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to establish the Asian Infrastructure Partnership Trust Fund 2 (LEAP2), a trust fund to support infrastructure development by the private sector in Asia and the Pacific region, with JICA JICA will contribute up to US$1.5 billion to…

summary (1) JICA Chair Special Lecture at National University of Laos Date: Monday, November 13, 14:00-16:30 Location: National University of Laos Lecturer: Shinichi Kitaoka, Special Advisor Participants: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Letters (English and Japanese), Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Laos-Japan Center students…