Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

【Join the JICA Clean City Initiative International Seminar! 】 Date & Time: 25 Feb 2026, 10:00-18:00 (JST) Languages: Japanese, English, French (with interpretation) Venue: JA KYOSAI Building Conference Hall / Online ▼Register here https://lnkd.in/g-6AfyRt

On January 23, JICA President Tanaka met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. They confirmed the importance of human security and shared the need for partnership to support multilateralism.

On January 23, JICA President Tanaka Akihiko attended the official event commemorating the 80th anniversary of ECOSOC. He highlighted Japan and JICA’s long-standing commitment to field-based development cooperation in close collaboration with UN agencies, guided by the principle of human security.

Staff Blog【60 Years of JICA Volunteers in Kenya】 Since the first JICA volunteers were dispatched to Kenya in 1966, a total of 1,828 JICA volunteers have lived and worked together there as of August 2025. This article looks back at the early days of those dispatches and shares several memorable stories from who helped shape the long history of Japan–Kenya cooperation. 60 Years of JICA Volunteers in Kenya https://lnkd.in/d9U8H_RW

February 4 is #WorldCancerDay. Cancer is a growing global health challenge. In Vietnam, cancer cases have tripled over the past 30 years (source: Ministry of Health statistics), reflecting broader changes in lifestyle and disease patterns. JICA supports the Vietnam National Cancer Hospital in Hanoi by providing medical equipment related to cancer, helping improve the capacity of diagnosis, and treatment and access to care for patients across northern and central regions of the country. Strengthening cancer care requires global cooperation and shared experience. Building resilient health care systems contributes to better health outcomes worldwide.

Building a Sustainable Future for Rwanda’s Farmers! With JICA’s support, Rwanda is strengthening irrigation management by empowering farmer-led Water User Organizations. This shift from rain-fed farming to reliable irrigation will boost productivity and stabilize incomes. WAMCAB II will cover 27 marshlands and 4 hillside schemes, benefiting over 28,000 farmers. This effort not only enhances food security and climate resilience but also promotes peace and economic growth across the region. Together, we are shaping a future where agriculture thrives sustainably. What’s your idea for smarter water use? #JICA #Rwanda #Agriculture #Irrigation #GlobalGoals

Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries held a fisheries technology training for Timor-Leste trainees. Since its independence in 2002, Timor-Leste has been working toward economic diversification beyond oil and gas. Fisheries are seen as a promising sector, and this training focused on sustainable coastal fisheries, drawing on the knowledge and experience Indonesia has built through JICA’s cooperation. This initiative contributes to food security and poverty reduction while promoting knowledge exchange in marine resource management. JICA supports these efforts under the concept of the “Blue Economy,” which aims to balance economic growth with the sustainable use of ocean resources. Learn more (Indonesian) https://lnkd.in/d5bifQGm

Feb. 2 is #WorldWetlandsDay ! Wetlands and forests play a critical role in mitigating climate change by storing vast amounts of carbon. In the Peruvian Amazon—one of the world’s largest tropical forest regions—these ecosystems face ongoing pressure from illegal logging and unmanaged land conversion. Through this project, JICA is working with the Government of Peru to strengthen natural resource management by making forests and wetlands visible through advanced mapping and monitoring technologies. In November 2025, high-performance drones were used to map aguaje palm wetlands and support biomass survey planning, enabling more accurate, data-driven conservation efforts. By combining technology with capacity development for local and national institutions, this initiative supports sustainable use of natural resources while contributing to global climate change mitigation. Protecting wetlands means protecting our planet—for present and future generations.

【How international cooperation is shaping communities in Japan】 The 2nd JICA International Cooperation Award. This award is presented to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to global economic and social issues through outstanding international cooperation. Mr. Yutaka Takamine, Chair of Empowerment Okinawa, has been selected as the award recipients. Big congrats!! Through the thorough improvement of JICA training programs, he has supported institutional reforms in Latin America and beyond—always emphasizing ownership and leadership by persons with disabilities themselves. The insights gained through this work have also contributed to policy development in Japan, including Okinawa’s inclusive society ordinance , highlighting the mutual benefits of global collaboration.

【A Japanese maternal medical innovation supporting lives worldwide—and at home】 The 2nd JICA International Cooperation Award. This award is presented to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to global economic and social issues through outstanding international cooperation. Professor Emeritus Kazuhiro Hara and Ms. Yuko Ogata, CCO of Melody International, have been selected as the award recipients. Big congrats!! Their (world’s first) portable fetal monitoring device enables remote diagnosis even in areas with limited medical access, and is now used in 17 countries The same technology is also being applied even in rural and remote regions of Japan—demonstrating how innovations refined through international cooperation can strengthen healthcare systems everywhere.