1. Strengthening a foundation for sustainable economic growth
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To improve the Philippines' investment climate, and achieve sustainable economic growth, JICA provides assistance focusing on:
- improvement of traffic and transport network of the Greater Capital Region (GCR) and major cities outside GCR
- improvement of energy and water infrastructure
- securing maritime safety
- human resource development for industries
2. Ensuring human security for inclusive growth
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To overcome vulnerability to risks affecting the impoverished sector, and stabilize the foundation for human life and production activities, JICA provides assistance to the Philippines on:
- improvement of "hard" and "soft" infrastructure related to natural disasters and environment
- development of safety nets including health care
- enhancement of agriculture productivity and processing and distribution of agricultural products
3. Peace and development in Mindanao
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To help stabilize peace in Mindanao through the peace process and socio-economic development in conflict-afflicted areas, and poverty alleviation, JICA assists the Philippines in:
- reducing poverty through improvement of access to social services
- community development through improvement of infrastructure and industry promotion
- strengthening local governance.