2025.03.06
On February 28, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions with the Government of Egypt in the capital city Cairo, for “The Project for Utilization of Agricultural Wastes for Plastic Alternative Productions to Establish a Circular Economy”, a Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development project.
Signing ceremony
Outlines on the project are provided as below.
・Country (Target Areas)
Arab Republic of Egypt
New Borg El-Alab City, Alexandria
・Project Objective
To promote a circular economy, plastic alternatives are developed by utilizing agricultural waste and policy recommendations for introduction of these plastic alternatives into the manufacturing industry are proposed.
・Implementation Period (Planned)
The duration of the Project will be five (5) years after Japanese expert(s) of the Project arrives in Egypt for the first time or the online kick-off meeting is held after the R/D is signed, whichever comes first.
・Implementing Agency
Egyptian side: Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology
Japanese side: The University of Tokyo, University of Tsukuba
・Contribution to SDGs
Goal 12（Responsible consumption and production）
Goal 14（Life below water）
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