March 8 is the International Women’s Day designated by the United Nations. It has been about 50 years since it was first celebrated in 1975 as a day to call for women’s participation in society and the improvement of their status. During that time, the environment surrounding working women has gradually improved, which is a…
Category: JICA contributions
Signing of the Loan Agreement for the “Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Economic Infrastructure Support Project” (Overseas Investment and Loan): Supporting Economic and Social Reconstruction in Least Developed Countries Vulnerable to External Shocks ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with the Trade Development Bank of Eastern and Southern Africa (TDB) on December 14, 2023, for up to EUR 150 million, and held a signing ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya on February 26, 2024. The loan is cofinanced with Citigroup (as lead arranger) and Sumitomo Mitsui…
JICA Chair Invitation Program in Ethiopia ｜ News & Media
summary Conference Title: Ethiopia JICA Chair Invitation Program to Japan Date: Sunday, February 4 – Saturday, February 10, 2024 Organized by JICA Location: Tokyo, Kyoto Main Participants Addis Ababa University of Science and Technology President Dereje Engida Addis Ababa University Worash Getaneh Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer Matiwos Ensermu, Director and Vice President,…
Rwanda Signs Yen Loan Agreement: Contributing to Improving Children’s Learning through Teacher Training, DX Promotion, and Efforts to Reduce Retention and Dropout ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Republic of Rwanda on March 5 in Kigali, Rwanda, for a loan of up to 14 billion yen for “Development Policy Loan for the Education Sector”. In Rwanda, the number of teachers and classrooms is inadequate for the country’s…
Chancellor Tanaka Delivers JICA Chair Special Lecture at Colombo University, Sri Lanka ｜ News & Media
summary Date: Friday, February 16, 2024, 10:00-12:30 (lecture 60 minutes) Venue: University of Colombo Form: Hybrid format of face-to-face and online delivery Language: English Participants: Approximately 100 University of Colombo students (3rd-4th year undergraduates from the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, and Faculty of International Business) and about 20 faculty members Title:…
Call for Participants】Discovering the Gateway to International Cooperation Seminar part 4: JICA’s “Co-Creation and Innovation” to Meet the Needs of a New Era (Tuesday, March 19!) ｜ News & Media
Location LIVE by Zoom (online) 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. *Roundtable discussion applicants until 9:30 p.m. summary I want to contribute to solving social problems in Japan and around the world, but I have no international experience and don’t know what I can do.” We will hold the “Discover Entrance to International Cooperation Seminar” that…
Signing of loan agreement for “Support Project for Small and Micro Businesses” in the Republic of Kazakhstan (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to improving access to finance for small and micro businesses, including women-owned businesses ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced on February 19 that it has signed a contract with a microfinance institution in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Limited Liability Company ” Microfinance Organization “KMF ” (“KMF”). (“KMF”), and small and medium-sized microenterprises (“MSMEs”), including women-owned businesses, in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The signing ceremony was held in…
Recruitment of new graduates (career-track employees) ｜ News & Media
JICA is now accepting applications for new graduate recruitment (starting in April 2025). For details, please refer to the related links below. We look forward to hearing from highly motivated individuals who are committed to “nation-building” in developing countries as career-track employees of JICA. read more © Source JICA
Tourism “Contributes to All the SDGs” and Why it is Called the Global Force for the 21st Century [Knowing the World Better! 3] ｜ News & Media
Today, the world is facing a variety of problems such as climate change and food crisis. We invite experts from various fields to discuss the current situation and solutions to these problems with Ms. Marika Sera, a university student and TV personality who is eager to “learn more about the world! and university student and…
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Tunisia: Contributing to the Sustainable Use of Water Resources through the Development of Advanced Sewage Treatment Plants and Utilization of Water for Industrial Use ｜ News & Media
On February 26, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Tunisia in Tunis for a grant of up to 3,208 million yen for the “Advanced Sewage Treatment Plant Construction Project in Gabes”. Tunisia is facing water shortages, partly due to climate change in recent years….