JICA prepares and publishes annual project evaluation reports in order to publicize its project evaluation activities and evaluation results in an easy-to-understand format. The latest edition of the “Project Evaluation Annual Report 2022,” which summarizes the evaluation results for fiscal year 2022, is now available on the JICA website. read more © Source JICA
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Selection of Lead Manager for JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds) Issuance in the First Half of FY2023
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (President: Akihiko Tanaka) has selected the following Joint Lead Managers for the issuance of the 73rd to 77th JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds) (in alphabetical order except for the Administrative Lead Manager). 5-year bonds: Nomura Securities (Administrative lead manager)/Daiwa Securities/Tokai Tokyo Securities 10-year bonds: Nomura Securities (Administrative lead…
JICA Chair Gives Special Lecture in Panama and Ecuador on Fiscal Policies to Achieve “Economic Growth
JICA Chair Special Lecture “High Growth of Postwar Japan” by Takashi Matsumoto, President of the National Federation of Public Employees’ Mutual Aid Associations, was held at the University of Panama, Panama, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, and at the Universidad Católica, Ecuador, on Friday, April 21, 2023. After joining the then Ministry of Finance (now…
Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino visits JICA returnee experts
Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino visits JICA returnee experts On April 19, five JICA experts who have worked on JICA projects in various countries met Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino at Akasaka Imperial Villa to report on their activities. Since 2004, Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino has been receiving…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for Egypt: Contributing to the alleviation of traffic congestion and air pollution through the construction of a subway system
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 100 billion yen with the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt for the “Cairo Metro Line IV Phase I (III)” in Cairo on April 30. The signing ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace in the presence of Prime…
IMF Headquarters Event on “Fiscal Policy Options for Sustainable and Resilient Development” hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat – Senior Advisor Muto to speak at the event -.
summary Conference Title: IMF Headquarters Event “Fiscal Policy Options for Sustainable and Resilient Development” Date: April 13, 2023 Organized by Commonwealth Secretariat Location: IMF Headquarters, Washington D.C., U.S.A. Main Participants Prof. Etisham Ahmad LSE (former IMF Senior Advisor), Indermit Gill, World Bank Chief Economist, Vito Tanzi, former Director of the IMF Fiscal Department, Megumi Muto,…
Chancellor Tanaka meets with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Tokyo on April 26. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka noted that significant progress has been made in JICA-supported projects, including the partial opening of Urban Railway (MRT) Line 6 and the opening of the Bangladesh…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreements for Tanzania: Contributing to the Response to the Food Security Crisis and the Building of a Robust Agricultural Infrastructure
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) of up to 10 billion yen with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on April 27 for the “Tanzania Agricultural Input Support Project. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused grain and fertilizer prices to skyrocket around the world,…
President Tanaka visits Papua New Guinea
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) from April 17 to 20 to inspect JICA’s cooperation projects and meet with Prime Minister Malape, Foreign Minister Tkachenko, and other government officials. PNG has the largest land area of any Pacific island nation and is considered a regional powerhouse, rich in mineral resources such as…
Signing of a yen loan agreement for the Kingdom of Cambodia: Construction of irrigation and drainage facilities in a poor rural area southwest of Phnom Penh to help expand agricultural production
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Royal Government of Cambodia on April 27, 2012, for a loan of up to 2.482 billion yen for the “Rehabilitation and Improvement Project for Irrigation and Drainage Facilities in Southwestern Phnom Penh (Phase II)” in Phnom Penh. This project aims to expand…