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From the Field
Supporting the development of a safe vaccination system against COVID-19 for everyone

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June 4, 2021
In an effort to contain the spread of the COVID-19 that is ravaging the world, the key is vaccination. To contain the virus on a global scale, it is crucial that vaccines are distributed fairly and without discrimination to both developed and developing countries.

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The fight against crop-devouring desert locusts! JICA partners with FAO to support Pakistani farmers suffering from locust damage

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June 3, 2021
Desert locusts are found throughout Africa, the Middle East, and southwest Asia, and devour a variety of crops. When an outbreak occurs, swarms of locusts ride the winds and travel a distance of more than 100 kilometers per day, resulting in damage to an estimated 60 countries, covering about 20% of the earth’s land area.

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The evolving “School for All” project: Expanding to 53,000 schools in eight African countries, promoting children’s learning, school lunches, and hand washing awareness

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June 1, 2021
The “School for All” project, which began in 2004 at 23 primary schools in Niger, has now expanded to approximately 53,000 primary and secondary schools in eight African countries and is improving the learning environment for children.

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Support for young entrepreneurs tackling social issues facing Africa: Will we see a Ghanaian version of Suica?

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May 13, 2021
In Africa, "Digital Transformation (DX)" is rapidly evolving to transform businesses with digital technology. Startup companies that promote such DX are also expected to be key players in solving the challenges of Africa.

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In Depth

  • Types of Assistance

    Types of Assistance
    Types of development assistance for evolving countries

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    Promoting cooperation, transparency and accountability

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  • Annual Reports

    Annual Reports
    The JICA Annual Report provides a detailed account of JICA's programs and schemes, augmented by statistical data.

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  • JICA's World

    Recent Publications
    JICA's World (April 2021)

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  • Focus on

    Focus on
    Read about our focused efforts on areas of priority assistance

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    Videos
    Overviews of JICA projects along with video introductions taken on-site.

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