Spurring Development of Central Asia’s Human Resources and Infrastructure

Japan has been supporting Central Asia’s nation-building efforts for over 30 years, since soon after the region’s five countries gained independence from the Soviet Union. JICA’s support for the region includes helping Tajikistan address climate-exacerbated water issues and promoting human resources development in Kyrgyzstan’s business sector.

JICA Volunteer Coaches Take On an Olympic and Paralympic Challenge

Athletes around the world are preparing to compete in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics to be held in Paris. Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers are coaching, among others, a table tennis player from Vanuatu and a visually impaired judo player from India. We spoke to these volunteers about their coaching styles and their aspirations for the athletes at the Games.

The Japanese Initiatives That Helped to Halt Zambia’s Worst Cholera Outbreak in History

Zambia’s worst cholera outbreak in history began in October, 2023. Two JICA health and medical project teams on the ground were crucial in preventing its further spread. This is the story of how two JICA health and medical project teams were crucial in preventing its spread, earning high praise from the Zambian government.

Central Asia’s Huge Potential and Longstanding Ties with Japan

The countries of Central Asia are attracting increasing global attention today for their abundant natural resources and as strategic roles for transcontinental trade. This article focuses on the evolving and deepening ties between this important region and Japan.

Our Survival Hinges on Future-Proof Sustainability, Urges JICA’s Chief Sustainability Officer

What does “sustainability” mean today in light of climate change and other global challenges that are threatening our way of life? On the eve of World Environment Day on June 5, JICA’s Chief Sustainability Officer describes the various initiatives the agency is undertaking for a sustainable future.