This week, JICA signed a series of agreements supporting livelihoods and disaster preparedness in developing countries, including a Japanese ODA loan to Cambodia and grant aid for flood control in Sri Lanka. We also introduce a memorial ceremony for those who lost their lives in the field of international cooperation, exhibitions and seminars around Japan, and exchange through sports.
Signing of Japanese ODA loan agreement with Cambodia: contributing to local economic stability and stronger supply chains through financial support for economic resilience and stable energy supply
From the editors: This is an announcement that JICA signed a Japanese ODA loan agreement with Cambodia aimed at improving economic resilience and stabilizing energy supply. It is hoped this will lead to a more stable local economy.
Signing of grant agreement with Sri Lanka: strengthening flood control in the Kelani River basin and contributing to disaster preparedness in the Colombo metropolitan area
From the editors: This is an announcement that a grant agreement was signed to strengthen flood control in Sri Lanka’s Kelani River basin. The cooperation aims to improve disaster preparedness in the Colombo metropolitan area.
2026 Memorial Ceremony held
From the editors: This is an announcement that JICA held its 2026 memorial ceremony. It is an occasion to quietly remember those who have passed away.
Taking disaster risk reduction that leaves no one behind to the world: JICA invites participants from 14 countries for training in Iwate and elsewhere, with a focus on gender and diversity
From the editors: The article reports that JICA invited participants from 14 countries to Iwate Prefecture and other areas for disaster risk reduction training that takes gender and diversity into account. It is an effort to share the experience of disaster-affected areas with the world.
Why does a sprinter travel 14,000 km to Africa? Ten years after his Olympic medal, 35-year-old still pursuing international exchange “until I can no longer run” – sprinter Shota Iizuka
From the editors: The article reports that sprinter Shota Iizuka, ten years after winning an Olympic medal, continues to take part in international exchange in many places. It conveys how exchange through sports is spreading.
“Facing the Brush” from Peru
From the editors: JICA is introducing “Facing the Brush,” an initiative from Peru, as one of its events in Japan. It is a chance to see calligraphy works created in Peru.
Tales of the Blue City through Machinaka JICA: Uzbekistan
From the editors: This is an announcement of “Tales of the Blue City,” an exhibition introducing Uzbekistan at “Machinaka JICA.” It offers a chance to learn about a Central Asian country close to home.
[Thursday, November 26] South Asia Co-Creation Network Seminar: Taking on challenges together with South Asia!
From the editors: This is an announcement that JICA will hold the “South Asia Co-Creation Network Seminar” on November 26. It is a place to build partnerships for tackling challenges together with South Asia.
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