Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is part of Japan’s official development assistance effort, with a role in providing technical cooperation, capital grants and yen loans.

JICA’s Mission Statement: «We, as a bridge between the people of Japan and developing countries, will advance international cooperation through the sharing of knowledge and experience and will work to build a more peaceful and prosperous world.»

Major aid modalities:

• Technical assistance programs/projects for capacity and institutional development
• Feasibility studies and master plans
• Dispatch of Specialists
• Technical training program
• Training within Japan
• Volunteer dispatch