Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

📌 JICA Staff Blog JICA has developed new sectoral cooperation policy, “JICA Global Agenda: Sustainable Water Resources Management and Water Supply”. Under the policy, we are promoting the approach to resolve water-related issues in the field through integrated water resources management. Within this approach, one of the most important axes is consensus building among various stakeholders involved in management and use of water resources in order to solve water resource issues in developing countries. Kaji Takashi of JICA Global Environment Department will explain about consensus building in water use from environment of Satochi-Satoyama 👇 ✅https://lnkd.in/gE5T5EFn #waterresources

🎉 Celebrating 70 Years of Japan's ODA & 35 Years of JICA Sudan ! 🎉 On October 6, Japan marks 70 years since the launch of its Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 1954, a testament to decades of commitment to global growth and cooperation. This milestone year also celebrates the 35th anniversary of the JICA Sudan Office, which was established in Khartoum in 1989. Over the years, JICA Sudan has played a pivotal role in fostering development, including Consolidation of Peace, Basic Human Needs, and Diversification of Industry, through impactful sustainable development. As we honor these anniversaries, we remain dedicated to building stronger partnerships for a prosperous future. #Sudan #ODA #JICASudan

📍【Samoa】 The Samoa JICA Alumni Association Inc. (SJAA) demonstrated its commitment to community development with a successful clean-up activity at the Home of the Elderly, Mapuifagalele, on October 5. The activity saw participation from alumni members, their families, and JICA Samoa Office staff, all working together to support the elderly community. The clean-up not only fosters community spirit but also improves living conditions for residents at Mapuifagalele. A clean and organized environment is crucial for seniors, as it reduces hazards and enhances safety, making daily activities easier and more enjoyable. Following the clean-up, the SJAA Executive Committee presented cleaning tools valued at $2,000 to ensure a lasting positive impact on the facility. The management at Mapuifagalele expressed deep gratitude to the SJAA and particularly acknowledged JICA Resident Representative Ms. Asakuma Yumiko for her presence. This initiative not only revitalized the Home for the Elderly but also highlighted the importance of community involvement in elderly care. By creating a safer and more pleasant living space, such efforts significantly enhance seniors' quality of life, encouraging them to thrive in their later years.

🌳From October 7 to 18, JICA conducted a joint country-focused training program for the Western Balkan region (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina , Kosovo, Montenegro). Former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo launched the "Western Balkans Cooperation Initiative" during his visit to Southeastern Europe in January 2018. JICA has been implementing several projects in this region under the initiative to strengthen countermeasures against forest fires, a common issue in the Western Balkans, and other disasters unique to each area. A total of 20 officials from each project visited sites such as erosion control, restoration from forest fire, coastal forest, and inland windbreak protection forests in Japan. After the program, JICA and the participants will promote the activities to strengthen disaster risk reduction and cooperation within the Western Balkan region. 🔽 Western Balkans Cooperation Initiative https://lnkd.in/ghsZAUKC #disasterriskreduction #forestfire #coastalforest #windbreakprotectionforest

𝙍𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙅𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙣’𝙨 𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚 Manila, the capital of the Philippines, was developed around downstream river basins and has frequently suffered from flooding due to typhoons and heavy rains. JICA has been working for 50 years to reduce disaster risks, safeguarding its citizens and economic development. For more details 👇 ✅ https://lnkd.in/gyt3kGE3 #disasterriskreduction #DDR

📍【Bangladesh】👧👦We are thrilled to celebrate the 7 year development of partnership among, BRAC, Kumon and JICA!✨ Inspired by KUMON's educational philosophy “self learning”, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, the founder of BRAC, one of the world's largest NGOs, initiated the partnership in 2013. After JICA’s survey project proved the Kumon learning method improved students’ learning ability, 2 kumon classrooms were opened in Bangladesh for the first time in 2017. A total of 19 abclassrooms are operating in the city of Dhaka, and this number will increase to total of 23 centers nationwide in October 2024🎉 This partnership exemplifies our vision towards achieving the SDGs goal 4, which is ensuring an inclusive and quitable education for all. #JICA #BRAC #BRACKumon #KUMON #EducationForAll #Bangladesh #JICABangladesh

【𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙𝙨】𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙯𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 As JICA Mozambique’s program officer, Mr.Benedito da Silva is kept busy managing projects for disaster risk reduction (#DRR), solid waste management, forestry and water. He told “We must consolidate integrated DRR, promote long-term investment, and analyze previous disasters for effective countermeasures for greater disaster resilience.” For more details 👇 ✅ https://lnkd.in/g3Ttqj7p

📍 【Thailand】𝙋𝙧𝙚-𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙚𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 The 22 participants from Mekong countries joined in the 2-week training course “The 3rd course of Pre-Hospital Emergency Care series【Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructors】” at National Institute for Emergency Medicine (NIEM), Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. Those who participated are expected to be the leaders and trainers as well as to build a team of the EMT in their countries and also establish network among ASEAN. This course provides essential components and system for becoming EMTs, evaluating mechanism for effective teaching and learning and workshops. #EmergencyCare

📌 JICA Staff Blog In recent years, the challenges in health sector in low and middle income countries have been shifting from maternal and child health and infectious disease control to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as lifestyle-related diseases and the NCDs of the elderly. As healthcare costs come under increasing pressure due to non-communicable diseases that require long-term treatment and rehabilitation, utilization of digital technology in health and medical fields are attracting attention, and JICA is also strengthening its efforts in the field of #digitalhealth. Mr. Yoshida Tomoya of JICA Human Development Division will introduce JICA's efforts in the field of digital health. For more detials 👇 ✅https://lnkd.in/g7KamsVS

【Palaw】🎉𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🎉 JICA had a booth at the event on September 29, which was a event during the Independence Day celebrations hosted by the Palau government. It was a good time to share the spirit of Aikido, Japanese hand games, and "Saipan," a traditional game that has been played in Palau for a long time. Aikido lessons were taught by a male #JICAvolunteer. We would like to continue to be with the people of Palau by utilizing the good qualities of Japan ✨