History of JICA's Cooperation in Uzbekistan

1.1993-1998: Starting Period

  • 1993: Technical cooperation (experts, training) started.
  • 1994: ODA Loan started by Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
  • 1995: Grant Aid started by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA).

2.1999-2002: Laying Foundation Period

  • 1999: JICA Office opened in Tashkent.
  • 2000: First JOCV volunteer dispatched.
  • 2000: Uzbekistan-Japan Center Project started.
  • 2000: JDS (Grant aid for scholarship) started.

3.2003-2008: Start of Strategic Cooperation Period

  • Uzbekistan Office was selected as one of the 30 strategically strengthened JICA overseas offices
  • 2006: Country Assistance Program developed by MOFA

4.2009-2022: Scheme Widening Period

  • 2008: New JICA: merging of ODA loan (JBIC) and Grant Aid (MOFA).
  • 2014: Sector project loan (Energy sector).
  • 2015: Public Private Partnership started
  • 2022: Private Sector Investment Finance (PSIF) started.

5.2023-: Key words

  • Public-Private Partnership
  • Job Creation
  • Green Growth