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Water Prize Laureate Oki Taikan: The Power to Engage Holds Key to a Sustainable Future

University of Tokyo Professor Oki Taikan was the 2024 recipient of the Stockholm Water Prize, known as the "Nobel Prize of water." He has long partnered with JICA to research development approaches that are resilient to climate-induced water disasters. He spoke with JICA Executive Senior Vice President Miyazaki Katsura on ways to build a more sustainable future in the face of rising climate risks.

Foreign Minister Awarded Commendations to Returning Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers

Spurring Development of Central Asia’s Human Resources and Infrastructure

Japan has been supporting Central Asia’s nation-building efforts for over 30 years, since soon after the region’s five countries gained independence from the Soviet Union. JICA’s support for the region includes helping Tajikistan address climate-exacerbated water issues and promoting human resources development in Kyrgyzstan’s business sector.

JICA Volunteer Coaches Take On an Olympic and Paralympic Challenge

Athletes around the world are preparing to compete in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics to be held in Paris. Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers are coaching, among others, a table tennis player from Vanuatu and a visually impaired judo player from India. We spoke to these volunteers about their coaching styles and their aspirations for the athletes at the Games.

The Japanese Initiatives That Helped to Halt Zambia’s Worst Cholera Outbreak in History

Zambia’s worst cholera outbreak in history began in October, 2023. Two JICA health and medical project teams on the ground were crucial in preventing its further spread. This is the story of how two JICA health and medical project teams were crucial in preventing its spread, earning high praise from the Zambian government.

Central Asia’s Huge Potential and Longstanding Ties with Japan

The countries of Central Asia are attracting increasing global attention today for their abundant natural resources and as strategic roles for transcontinental trade. This article focuses on the evolving and deepening ties between this important region and Japan.

Our Survival Hinges on Future-Proof Sustainability, Urges JICA’s Chief Sustainability Officer

What does "sustainability" mean today in light of climate change and other global challenges that are threatening our way of life? On the eve of World Environment Day on June 5, JICA’s Chief Sustainability Officer describes the various initiatives the agency is undertaking for a sustainable future.

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan Met with Returned Senior Volunteers (SV) and Senior Volunteers for Nikkei Communities (NSV)

Sustainable and Equitable Water Management That Promotes Well-Being

Many parts of the world are now suffering from a serious water shortage. JICA is thus promoting initiatives called integrated water resources management to give everyone equitable access to water. These efforts are expected to attract great attention at the World Water Forum, to be held in Indonesia in May.

Enhancing Food Security with Science and Technology: Thailand and Japan’s Research Collaboration for Sustainable Aquaculture

Aquaculture is playing an increasingly vital role in addressing the global food crisis. In Thailand, a research project focused on aquaculture technology for sustainable aquatic food farming is underway with Japanese support. This partnership has the potential to promote sustainable aquaculture and food security.

[TICAD at 30] Leveraging the capability of Africa’s youth: Interview with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) CEO, H.E. Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), the development implementing agency of the African Union, stands as a key partner for TICAD, emphasizing the principle of Africa’s ownership over Africa’s development. AUDA-NEPAD and JICA, which signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in 2014, held an annual consultation conference in the Republic of South Africa last year, where AUDA-NEPAD's headquarters is located. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Mr. Ando Naoki, JICA Senior Vice-President who participated in the conference, interviewed H.E. Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AUDA-NEPAD, about the work done through TICAD and on empowering and promoting Africa's youth through AUDA-NEPAD’s "Energize Africa" initiative.

[70 Years of ODA - 3] Years of Cooperation, Past and Future: Interviews with the Indonesian and Turkish Ambassadors to Japan

This year, Japan marks the 70th anniversary of its initiation of Official Development Assistance (ODA). Ambassadors from Indonesia and Türkiye, two countries with which we have long-standing friendly relations, were invited for interviews. We asked them about the role played by Japan's ODA and JICA, as well as their expectations for the future.