JICA Volunteer Presents on Creation of the Database for Community Development and Gender Mainstreaming

On 14^th February 2025, Mr. MOCHIZUKI Kento, JICA Volunteer, presented his activity to staff members from the Department of Community Development and Religion (DfCDR) and UNFPA.

His activity focuses on creating a database for the community development division at Milne Bay Provincial Administration. The database should enable the Provincial Administration to manage and report the information about client consultations in many areas such as Gender Based Violence (GBV), youth, children, and social welfare. He also aims to build a positive working cycle in which policies, practice and reporting are integrated and monitored.

The reaction and feedback from participants were positive and active discussions after his presentation enriched the session. A participant stated that the data system and capacity development by the volunteer is exactly what the Government of PNG needs but has not yet materialized. Other participants also expressed their gratitude and excitement about the quality and a high prospect of his project, showing their interest in expanding his project to other provinces in PNG and national level. The feedback from participants also gave useful insights into Mr. Mochizuki’s activity during his term until February 2026.

JICA PNG Office promotes and supports Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) in PNG through various levels of activities. Furthermore, JICA continues to attempt to achieve Gender Mainstreaming in our projects by incorporating gender perspectives throughout our operations in PNG.