This week, JICA announced the renewal of its memorandum of cooperation with UNHCR and the signing of a grant agreement with Tajikistan. News also covered the handover of relief supplies for the earthquake in Panama, dialogue with ASEAN, and JICA volunteers working in Kyrgyzstan and Paraguay.
President Tanaka meets UN High Commissioner for Refugees Salih of UNHCR and renews memorandum of cooperation | News & Press – JICA
From the editors: The announcement reports that JICA President Tanaka met with UNHCR High Commissioner Salih and renewed their memorandum of cooperation. It suggests that the two organizations will continue working together to support refugees and host communities.
Signing of grant agreement with Tajikistan: supporting a stable power supply for the capital, Dushanbe, through substation improvements – JICA
From the editors: The announcement reports that a grant agreement was signed to improve substations in Tajikistan and stabilize the power supply in the capital, Dushanbe. It is cooperation on infrastructure that supports daily life.
International emergency relief for earthquake damage in the Republic of Panama: handover of relief supplies | News & Press – JICA
From the editors: The announcement reports that relief supplies were handed over as international emergency relief for the earthquake damage in Panama. It conveys that needed supplies were delivered to the affected area.
International cooperation that Japan and ASEAN think about together: 2nd ASEAN–Japan Development Partnership Roundtable (EDPAJ) held in Bangkok | News & Press – JICA
From the editors: The announcement reports that the second meeting of development cooperation agencies from ASEAN countries and Japan was held in Bangkok. It draws attention as a forum for thinking together about the shape of future international cooperation.
Thai Ministry of Public Health and JICA hold infectious disease control meeting in Tokyo, cooperating toward a new ASEAN public health hub
From the editors: The article reports that Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health and JICA held a meeting on infectious disease control in Tokyo and will cooperate in establishing a new public health hub for ASEAN. It is an effort to protect health in the region.
“Human Security Exhibition: Know the World, Change the World” to be held (November 4 to March 4) – JICA
From the editors: The announcement says that the “Human Security Exhibition: Know the World, Change the World” will run from November 4 to March 4. It looks like a good opportunity to learn about global challenges.
“One Village One Product” revitalizes communities and advances women’s participation in society — Kyrgyzstan visit series (1): “Industry” (JICA: The Land in Bloom, a Shimotsuke Shimbun reporter’s visit to Kyrgyzstan)
From the editors: This newspaper reporter’s series on a visit to Kyrgyzstan reports that the “One Village One Product” initiative is helping revitalize communities and advance women’s participation in society. It introduces the results of cooperation from a local perspective.
Awa Odori at Paraguay’s “Japan Festival”: JICA volunteer Ishikawa (from Tokushima City) performs with 12 students
From the editors: The article reports that a JICA volunteer working in Paraguay performed the Awa Odori dance with 12 local students at a “Japan Festival.” It conveys how exchange through culture is spreading.
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