JICA-Net is a programme of distance technical cooperation which has been promoted by JICA.
JICA formulated "Basic Plan on Distance Technical Cooperation" in 2002 and started the cooperation which adopts information and communication technologies such as video conference system and distance learning method, for realizing "Comprehensive Cooperation Package to Address the International Digital Divide" which was announced by Japanese government at G8 Kyushu-Okinawa Summit in 2000.
Specifically, JICA-Net has the following three functions; [1] Holding a remote lecture or seminar for developing countries by using the internet or video conferencing system, [2] Producing JICA-Net multimedia-based learning materials which gather the movies for JICA project sites and data, [3] Informing on the JICA-Net Library (using web platform services).
TOPICS
[What's New!]
- March 18, 2025 Sample Activities [JICA Economic Development Department; A range of technical support system for livestock farmers in Japan]
- March 18, 2025 Sample Activities [JICA Yokohama; The history of Japan’s international cooperation in the field of maritime safety and security -Expanding from “Safety” to “Security”-]
How to Use
JICA-Net Multimedia-based Learning Materials are mainly utilized in JICA's training programme with participation of approximately 10,000 people per a year from various organization of public sectors, private sectors, NGOs, universities in developing countries. These materials support their training in various scenes.
JICA-Net multimedia-based learning materials are divided into 3 types:
"JICA's Issue-specific Approach", "Japan's Experiences", "Knowledge for Project".
The materials are utilized for various purposes and cases.
For example, "Know": Transmission of information at international conferences and meetings, "Think": Learning materials for training courses in Japan and abroad, "Learn Independently": Input to projects.
JICA-Net Multimedia-based Learning Materials
Notice
JICA-Net YouTube channel will be integrated into the Public Relations Department's YouTube channel.
Public-facing promotional videos will be moved to the Public Relations Department's official YouTube channel, and other educational videos will be gradually migrated to the publicly accessible site on JICA-VAN LMS.
For the latest links to videos that have already been published on JICA-Net, please refer to the "Multimedia Educational Material List" (video URL list) located at the bottom of the page.
The Copy service for JICA-Net library data is not available From 2025.
(Note) JICA-VAN (JICA Virtual Academy & Network) refers to a large-scale network that enables all stakeholders and beneficiaries of JICA projects (including personnel from developing countries) to engage in continuous mutual learning and knowledge sharing.
JICA-NetLibrary
JICA-Net Library stores multimedia-based learning materials produced by JICA as well as syllabus and teaching materials for remote lectures and seminars to be used for JICA's technical cooperation.
[Reference]
scroll