JICA signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, for strengthening public health emergency preparedness and response in Africa
[70 Years of ODA - 2] Solving Social Issues with ODA and Business: The Challenges Gojo & Company, Inc. Faces in Becoming a “Private-Sector World Bank”
Private funds, technology, and innovative ideas are vital in solving the various social issues in developing countries. It is more important than ever that the future of ODA (Official Development Assistance) involves collaboration with private companies. JICA, in charge of administering Japanʼs ODA, is leveraging the technologies and know-how of the private sector through supporting private companies in expanding their businesses to contribute to solving social issues and promoting economic growth in developing countries. Gojo & Company, Inc. (“Gojo”) is a good example of a social enterprise, now expanding its microfinance business (small-lot loans to low-income classes) and providing financial inclusion in five Asian countries. Founded in 2014, the startup has worked steadily towards the realization of a world in which everyone has access to financial services. It has drawn wide attention because of its developmental impact. In a meeting at Gojo & Company’s headquarters, Shin Taejun, Founder and CEO of the company, and JICA’s Azukizawa Eigo discussed the potential of the business in solving developing countries' social issues, and the prospect of ODA.
[70th Anniversary of ODA - 1] The Changing Roles of Japan’s ODA and JICA: An Interview with International Political Scientist Nakanishi Hiroshi
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to developing nations. Japan has used its experience and knowledge to support the foundation-building of developing nations and promote the construction of a peaceful and stable international society. The “Development Cooperation Charter,” which serves as the guide for ODA in Japan, was revised last year to correspond with the changing times. JICA executive Sanada Akiko talked to political scientist Nakanishi Hiroshi about how the awareness of development cooperation and JICA’s role have changed.
Madagascar’s Food and Nutrition Standards: Applying Lessons from Postwar Japan to Improve People’s Lives
In Madagascar, efforts to improve nutrition standards are actively being made by the residents themselves based on the seikatsu kaizen activities of postwar Japan. Why did these practices take root and how have they changed the way people live and think?
JICA and JAXA: Co-Creation Expands the Possibilities of “Space Technology’s Contribution to Development Cooperation”
April 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of a partnership agreement signed by JICA and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). JAXA’s Nakamura Takehiro and JICA’s Takatoi Shunsuke discuss what this partnership has yielded in development cooperation and space technology, and what they see for the future.
Japan’s Maternal and Child Health Handbooks: Making Waves from Indonesia to the World
In 1993, Indonesia became one of the first countries receiving support from JICA to introduce the Maternal and Child Health Handbook. Other countries are now learning from Indonesia’s experience in order to improve their own MCH systems.
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JICA signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, for strengthening public health emergency preparedness and response in Africa
[Event Report] AUDA-NEPAD / JICA Side Event “TICAD’s achievement in 30 years and the Prospects for Africa’s Development” was successfully held
JICA Event “Connecting with Ukraine – Co-creation with Strong Partnership of Ukraine and Japan -”
JICA signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Nagaoka University of Technology, for Education and Research on Social Innovation in Africa
Tourism Resilience Roundtable and Workshop
The Very First Annual Consultation Meeting between Japan International Cooperation Agency and AfCFTA Secretariat held on February 6
Invitation Program from Ethiopia to Japan for JICA Chair and Promotion of Cooperation with Japanese Universities
JICA's First Knowledge Co-Creation Program on Business and Human Rights
JICA’s staff Blog
Refugee Responses for Human Security Now: Role of development cooperation highlighted at the Second Global Refugee Forum
After COP 28: Creating New Shared Value through Sustainability Management
Strengthening Connectivity through the assistance to Customs - Connecting the World through Improved Border Procedures
Bangladesh and JICA – Efforts of 50 Years and Future Prospects (Part 2)
International Cooperation and Japan’s Local Innovation: (4) A New Era of International Cooperation Co-Created from Local Innovation
JICA’s YouTube channel
Japanese Shinkansen speeding towards Indian Future- Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project-
Karma Lhazin - A Story of a Youth and Her Community in Bhutan
Matoborwa Co., Ltd: JICA's Public-Private Partnership program casein Tanzania
Rebuilding Resilient Nepal
Japan Disaster Relief for the Turkiye?Syria Earthquake
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