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FY2020

March

March 31, 2021 Signing of a loan agreement for Brazil’s “Northeastern Clean Electrification Project” (Private Sector Investment Finance): Promoting the stabilization of electricity supply in one of Brazil's most impoverished regions
March 31, 2021 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with the Republic of Indonesia: A disaster-resilient society in Indonesia through improvement of disaster-related policies and strategies
March 30, 2021 Signing of Memorandum of Collaboration with Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group: Promoting economic recovery and social inclusion in LAC region
March 29, 2021 Signing of loan agreement for the “Microfinance Project for Women-owned Businesses” in Mexico (Private Sector Investment Finance): Improving access to finance for women-owned businesses in the poorest states
March 26, 2021 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Uzbekistan: Contributing to COVID-19 crisis response in Uzbekistan through providing budgetary support
March 25, 2021 The Green Climate Fund approves the first JICA proposed-project: To reduce CO2 emissions through forest conservation and enhance community climate resilience in Timor-Leste
March 25, 2021 Signing of Loan Agreement for “Climate Change Management Project” in India: Supporting India to reduce the emission of greenhouse gas through Private Sector Investment Finance
March 23, 2021 Signing of Grant Agreement with Sierra Leone:Contributing to quality improvement in medical service through construction of children’s hospital and installation of medical equipment
March 19, 2021 Signing of Grant Agreement with Pakistan:Contributing to improvement of the livelihood of residents through ensuring access to clean and safe water
March 18, 2021 Japan International Cooperation Agency signs MoU with Alliance to End Plastic Waste to cooperate on plastic waste management
March 15, 2021 Signing of Grant Agreement with Sudan: Contributing to improvement of sanitary environment in the target areas through upgrading of the capacity for solid waste management
March 15, 2021 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation for Development Planning with Bangladesh: Contributing to a transformation to low or zero carbon energy system through formulating a comprehensive, long-term energy plan
March 12, 2021 Support through the JICA-funded “LEAP” (Private Sector Investment Finance): The COVID-19 Emergency Support to aviation sector in Fiji
March 4, 2021 Signing of Grant Agreement with UNICEF for Burkina Faso: Supporting improvement of education access and quality through the construction of lower-secondary schools
March 4, 2021 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Papua New Guinea: Contributing to the COVID-19 crisis response in Papua New Guinea through provision of budget support
March 3, 2021 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Fiji: Contributing to the COVID-19 crisis response in Fiji through provision of budget support
March 3, 2021 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Solomon Islands: Contributing to the COVID-19 crisis response in Solomon Islands through provision of budget support
March 1, 2021 Signing of Grant Agreement with Mozambique: Contributing to the improvement of people’s living environment in Niassa Province through the construction of a rural water supply facility

February

February 25, 2021 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Mauritius: Supporting COVID-19 crisis response through budget support
February 18, 2021 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreements with the African Development Fund: Contributing to economic growth and poverty alleviation in the least developed countries in Africa
February 18, 2021 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Egypt: Contributing to a sustainable and stable supply of electricity in Egypt through providing budget support
February 15, 2021 Signing of Grant Agreement with Uganda:Contributing to stabilizing society and to promoting economic growth through improving roads in refugee-hosting areas
February 9, 2021 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Bangladesh: Contributing to the improvement of food safety inspection system of Bangladesh
February 2, 2021 Signing of Grant Agreement with Indonesia:Contributing to the fisheries activities in the outer islands by developing fishing port facilities and fish markets

January

January 27, 2021 Signing of Grant Agreement with Solomon Islands:Contributing to logistics improvement, disaster prevention and traffic safety through upgrading of Kukum Highway
January 26, 2021 Signing of Grant Agreement with Pakistan:Contribution to mitigation of damage caused by natural and hydro-meteorological disasters
January 19, 2021 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with El Salvador: Support for learning improvement of children in Central America
January 19, 2021 Signing of Grant Agreement with Jordan: Contributing to a stable water supply to Greater Amman and the Balqa Governorate through upgrading facilities and equipment
January 12, 2021 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Rwanda : Supporting the creation of large scale topographical maps for Kigali City
January 12, 2021 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with the Republic of Senegal: Contributing to the improvement of rice productivity and the enhancement of food security through rehabilitating irrigation facilities
January 12, 2021 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with India: Budgetary support to contribute to COVID-19 Crisis Response in India by supporting the livelihood of poor and vulnerable communities
January 8, 2021 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Liberia: Support for increase of rice yield through the first technical cooperation project in the agriculture sector of the country
January 8, 2021 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Cabo Verde:Supporting the promotion of renewable energy development
January 5, 2021 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Myanmar: For Improvement of Water Supply Management in Yangon City

December

December 28, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Sudan: Contributing to a safe and sustainable water supply through procurement of equipment for operation and maintenance of the water supply system
December 21, 2020 Ceremony to mark the partial completion of Patimban Port, an international port to be jointly operated by Japanese and Indonesian companies: Rapid construction using technologies of Japanese companies
December 21, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Afghanistan: Constructing air navigation service facilities and a control tower for the Hamid Karzai International Airport and assisting in strengthening the air navigation service system in cooperation with UNOPS
December 15, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on a Technical Cooperation for Development Planning with Uganda: Support for Integrated Urban Development Master Plan for Kampala Special Planning Area
December 10, 2020 JICA Launches JPY15 Billion JICA COVID-19 Response Social Bonds (Non-Guaranteed Domestic Bonds) in Two Tranches
December 3, 2020 Signing of Dollar-Denominated Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Morocco: Contributing to COVID-19 crisis response in Morocco through providing budget support

November

November 25, 2020 Support through the JICA-funded “LEAP” (Private Sector Investment Finance): Provision of Blue Loans to combat ocean pollution in Asian countries
November 25, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Viet Nam: Supporting improvements to the water environment in Ha Long, a World Heritage City
November 24, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Djibouti:Contributing to the improvement of access to and the quality of basic education through constructing a combined primary and secondary school
November 24, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Vietnam: Strengthening capacity in industrial property examination
November 19, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Nepal: Supporting promotion of the construction of safer, earthquake resistant buildings
November 18, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Cambodia: Contributing to COVID-19 crisis response in Cambodia through the provision of budget support
November 17, 2020 Signing of a financing agreement for “Binh Duong Province Water Environment Improvement Project” in Vietnam (Private Sector Investment Finance): Contributing to economic development by addressing the increasing demand for water
November 17, 2020 Launch of the “Japan Platform for Migrant Workers toward Responsible and Inclusive Society”
November 9, 2020 Signing for investment in “COVID-19 Emerging & Frontier Markets MSME Support Fund” (Private Sector Investment Finance): Microfinance to support MSME affected by COVID-19
November 6, 2020 JICA's project team for the Grand Egyptian Museum Joint Conservation Project has received the Yomiuri International Cooperation Award ー Their long-time skills development and contribution to cultural heritage protection were valued ー
November 5, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Mongolia: Contributing to COVID-19 crisis response in Mongolia through providing budgetary support
November 4, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreements with Myanmar: Supporting development of the East-West Economic Corridor Highway and small and medium-sized enterprises

October

October 30, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Lao People's Democratic Republic: Supporting the sustainable development and power quality improvement of the Lao power sector
October 29, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project for Development Planning with Jordan: Support for capacity building to formulate a Tourism Development Master Plan in Petra region
October 27, 2020 Joint Lead Managers of JICA COVID-19 Response Social Bonds (Non-guaranteed Domestic Bonds)
October 26, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Cambodia:Improving the medical condition of hospitals, thereby contributing to the advancement of health
October 23, 2020 JICA dispatches a survey mission to Mauritius for the conservation and recovery of the coastal ecosystems affected by a vessel grounding and oil spill
October 22, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreements with Palestinian Authority: Contributing to the improvement of the educational environment in the basic and middle schools and the living environment of refugees in Palestine
October 15, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Zambia:Support for enhancement of clinical studies in School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia
October 12, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Albania: Support for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems
October 9, 2020 Support through the JICA-funded trust fund “LEAP” (Private Sector Investment Finance): Financing for Vietnam's largest solar power plant
October 8, 2020 The 16th JICA President Award Commendation

September

September 30, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Maldives: Contributing to COVID-19 Crisis Response in Maldives through providing budgetary support
September 30, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with the Kingdom of Thailand: Supporting the promotion of mountain road tunnel project
September 24, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Kenya: Contributing to electrification and stable electricity supply in and around Nakuru City and around Mombasa City
September 18, 2020 JICA supports through LEAP a financial institution that provides funding for sustainable infrastructure projects in Asian developing countries (Private Sector Investment Finance)
September 17, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Marshall:Secure the water lifeline against future drought
September 15, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with the Philippines: Contributing to immediate recovery from disasters, together with strengthening preparedness for natural and health-related emergencies
September 14, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Botswana: Support for Sustainable Forest and Natural Resources Management
September 10, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Laos: Improving the environment of the Teacher Training Colleges, thereby contributing to improvement of the quality of basic education
September 10, 2020 JICA Launches JPY 22 Billion Non-Guaranteed Domestic Bonds in Two Tranches
September 10, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Malawi:Contributing to economic activities in Malawi and Southern Africa through the rehabilitation of main roads in Lilongwe
September 4, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Mongolia: Support for enhancing tax administration in accordance with the new tax law
September 4, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Ethiopia: Improving operational efficiency of water supply business and water supply service through non-revenue water reduction in Addis Ababa
September 1, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Myanmar: Contributing to COVID-19 crisis response in Myanmar through providing budget support
September 1, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with India: Contributing to COVID-19 Crisis Response in India through providing budgetary support

August

August 31, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Paraguay: Contributing to the improvement of living conditions in the metropolitan area of Ciudad del Este through providing safe and efficient water and sewage services and renovating energy-efficient water and sewage facilities
August 27, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Kenya: Support for the efforts of the Government of Kenya for attainment of Universal Health Coverage
August 13, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Serbia: Aiming for a sustainable and environmentally friendly public transportation system in Belgrade
August 13, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreements with Bangladesh: Contributing to the country’s socioeconomic development
August 6, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with The Gambia:Contributing to the improvement of public health and living standards through constructing water supply facilities in rural areas
August 5, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Bangladesh: Contributing to COVID-19 Crisis Response in Bangladesh through providing budgetary support
August 4, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Bangladesh: Promoting use of public transport in Dhaka through a safe and reliable urban railway
August 3, 2020 Joint Lead Managers of the 55th and 56th JICA Bonds (Non-guaranteed Domestic Bonds)
August 3, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with the Republic of Indonesia: Contributing to COVID-19 crisis response in the Republic of Indonesia through providing budget support

July

July 31, 2020 JICA supports the largest private gas-fired power plant in Bangladesh through LEAP (Private Sector Investment Finance)
July 30, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Viet Nam: Strengthening the maritime security and safety capability of the Vietnam Coast Guard
July 29, 2020 Support through JICA-funded “LEAP” (Private Sector Investment Finance): Georgia's first green bond investment
July 28, 2020 Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Laos: Cooperation in strengthening bridge maintenance and management skills
July 27, 2020 JICA and JOC conclude collaboration agreement: Strengthening contributions to international society through sports
July 16, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Zambia: Contributing to improved access to health services in Copperbelt, through expanded hospital functions
July 15, 2020 JICA Launches Fifth Japanese Government Guaranteed Dollar Bonds
July 3, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Myanmar: Contributing to securing the safety of navigation through rehabilitation of vessel traffic navigation aids in Yangon River
July 1, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with the Republic of Moldova: Contributing to the improvement of productivity through promotion of agricultural machineries and equipment
July 1, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with the Philippines: Contributing to COVID-19 crisis response in the Philippines through providing budget support

June

June 25, 2020 Twelve Projects Selected for SATREPS (Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development)
June 19, 2020 JICA supports the first private sector gas-fired plant in Afghanistan (Private Sector Investment Finance)
June 19, 2020 JICA Launches JPY 23 Billion Non-Guaranteed Domestic Bonds in Two Tranches
June 16, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreements with the Philippines: Contributing to the alleviation of traffic congestion in regional major metropolitan centers—Metro Cebu and Metro Davao—with Japanese technology
June 2, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Cambodia:Improve access to safe water through expansion of the water supply system, thereby contributing to improvement of the living environment

May

May 25, 2020 Signing of Grant Agreement with Nepal: Providing a Digital Elevation Model and Orthophoto and contributing to the strengthening of disaster resilience

April

April 30, 2020 Signing of loan agreement for Indonesia’s “cacao export promotion and small farmer support” (Private Sector Investment Finance): Strengthening cacao production value chain and supporting small farmers
April 22, 2020 Joint Lead Managers of the 53rd and 54th JICA Bonds (Non-guaranteed Domestic Bonds)
April 6, 2020 Signing a loan agreement for the “Project for Affordable Housing Finance for Low Income Households”(Private Sector Investment Finance): Improving housing loan access for low-income households
April 3, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreements with the Philippines: Contributing to the reduction of the disaster risk in Metro Manila with Japanese technology
April 1, 2020 Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreements with Indonesia: Supporting the construction of a large-scale wastewater treatment plant for Jakarta and efforts for flood disaster prevention measures
April 1, 2020 Signing of Loan Agreement for “Distributed Solar Power Generation System Project” in Brazil (Private Sector Investment Finance): Teaming Up with Brazil's Largest Credit Union Alliance to Promote Solar Power
April 1, 2020 Signing of loan agreement for sustainable forest industry support project in Brazil (Private Sector Investment and Finance): First co-financing with IDB Invest

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