Priority Areas

1. Strengthening a foundation for sustainable economic growth

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To improve the Philippines' investment climate, and achieve sustainable economic growth, JICA provides assistance focusing on:

1 . improvement of traffic and transport network of the Greater Capital Region (GCR) and major cities outside GCR
2 . improvement of energy and water infrastructure
3 . securing maritime safety
4 . human resource development for industries

2. Ensuring human security for inclusive growth

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To overcome vulnerability to risks affecting the impoverished sector, and stabilize the foundation for human life and production activities, JICA provides assistance to the Philippines on:

1 . improvement of "hard" and "soft" infrastructure related to natural disasters and environment
2 . development of safety nets including health care
3 . enhancement of agriculture productivity and processing and distribution of agricultural products

3. Peace and development in Mindanao

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To help stabilize peace in Mindanao through the peace process and socio-economic development in conflict-afflicted areas, and poverty alleviation, JICA assists the Philippines in:

1 . reducing poverty through improvement of access to social services
2 . community development through improvement of infrastructure and industry promotion
3 . strengthening local governance.