Message from the Resident Representative

Our cooperation in Niger began in 1965 with the dispatch of 2 Japanese experts. Since then, technical and financial cooperation has been extended to sector of transport, health, water supply, education, etc.

In 1984, JICA established JICA Niger Office, and started the dispatch of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) all over Niger. The young Japanese volunteers worked hand in hand with the communities. The total number of volunteers who served in Niger were around 700. Unfortunately, JICA suspended JOCV program in 2011, due to the worsening security situation.

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However, JICA continues to cooperate with Niger to maintain strong friendships that grow between the two countries and for the development of Niger.

Currently JICA Niger focuses on the following domains;

1 - Improving access to quality education,
2 - Food security through the development of agriculture,
3 - Contribution to peace and security of the region,

The key word is "Community Participation". JICA Niger believes that the strength of the community and development of human resources can form the basis of sustainable development.

JICA Niger wishes to contribute, in collaboration with the relevant Ministries, international partners, etc., to the realization of the "Economic and Social Development Plan (PDES) 2022-2026" and the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" of Niger.

NODA Hisanao
Resident Representative
JICA Niger Office