This week there were announcements including additional emergency assistance for flood and debris-flow damage in Nepal and the signing of grant aid agreements for Nepal and Benin. Local efforts to host training and share the experiences of overseas cooperation volunteers also continued during the week.
Nepal’s first road tunnel completed, connecting people’s lives and hearts: “Nagdhunga Tunnel” running event held
From the editors: This news reports the completion of Nepal’s first road tunnel. It draws attention as a result of infrastructure development that connects people’s lives.
Additional emergency assistance for flood and debris-flow damage in Nepal: handover of additional supplies
From the editors: It was announced that additional emergency relief supplies will be provided for flood and debris-flow damage in Nepal. It shows that support for the affected areas is continuing.
Signing of grant aid agreement for Benin: supporting improved logistics in West Africa through grade separation of major intersections
From the editors: It was announced that a grant aid agreement was signed for a project to build grade-separated major intersections in Benin. It is expected to contribute to better logistics and transport in West Africa.
Signing of grant aid agreement for Nepal: supporting improved aviation safety through the development of a control tower
From the editors: It was announced that a grant aid agreement was signed to improve aviation safety through the development of a control tower in Nepal. It is cooperation that supports safe air travel.
Small-scale horticulture promotion project including stronger inclusion of women farmers
From the editors: A small-scale horticulture project that includes raising the participation of women farmers is introduced. It draws attention as an effort to support life in rural areas.
JICA to support improving the efficiency of Vietnam’s stock market (NNA Asia)
From the editors: The article reports that JICA will support capacity building to raise the efficiency of Vietnam’s stock market. It is one example of cooperation that supports the building of financial systems.
Delegation from Bhutan observes wildlife damage countermeasures, showing interest in fireworks to drive off monkeys, in JICA initiative (Tamba Shimbun)
From the editors: The article reports that people from Bhutan visited Japan and observed wildlife damage countermeasures such as fireworks to drive monkeys away. It shows that local ingenuity in Japan is being used as a reference overseas.
Sharing Japan’s know-how on introducing renewable energy with overseas power companies: a JICA-commissioned project
From the editors: The article reports that training was held to share Japan’s know-how on introducing renewable energy with power companies overseas. It draws attention as human resource development in the energy field.
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