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Leading the world with trust Japan International Cooperation Agency Annual Report 2017 Japan International Cooperation Agency Contents Annual Report 2017 Community members in Bohol Foreword Special Features 18 learn response skills to future 01 Leading the World with Trust disasters In solidarity with ASEAN 02 Year End Review 35 19 Japanese SMEs inspire Filipino farmers on 36 Partners towards building Chapter 1: Achieving agri-technology use inclusive, caring society Sustainable Economic Supporting the Philippine Growth Chapter 3: Peace and 37 Coast Guard in ramping up 04 Ushering a new way of Development in maritime safety and security commuting for Filipinos Mindanao 38 Q&A: Philippine Socio-eco- 06 An infrastructure dream in At a peace forum, stakeholders nomic Planning Undersec- Bohol becomes reality 22 tackle the future of Mindanao retary on the Golden Age of JICA-Philippines Partnership 07 Sustained economic growth Blazing new trails to develop takes wing in Philippine 24 local industries in Mindanao aviation JICA Corporate Profile On the road to 26 A young teacher’s sojourn in Types of Cooperation 08 sustained economic prosperity Japan inspires her to promote 41 Priority Areas peace education in Mindanao 10 Jumpstarting 43 Fast Facts infrastructure plans, 27 Law professor from Marawi transforming growth areas is KCCP long-term scholar in Japan JICA Philippines 44 Operations Map Chapter 2: Overcoming Uplifting poverty in Vulnerability and Stabilizing 28 JICA Philippine Office Mindanao’s conflict areas 46 Bases for Human Life and Organizational Chart The People behind JICA Production Activity Philippines A treatment and rehab model Citizen Participation 13 gives hope to drug dependents Towns formerly devastated by Acknowledgments 30 typhoon moves forward with Investing in water sustainability help from Japanese volunteers 14 through private sector partnership Connecting Cordillera 32 coffee farmers to the world Giving a new face to Typhoon 15 Yolanda disaster areas Banking exec traces 33 humble beginnings from a How integrated flood measures Japanese university 16 help improve lives About the Cover The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) believes in working with its partners to realize a better Leading future for all people. The cover represents the different stakeholders who have resolutely felt the deepening the world impact of JICA’s development cooperation in the Philippines. They are the men, women, children, elderly, with trust farmers, young people, indigenous groups, commuters, local leaders, grassroots community workers, ac- ademe, and other sectors whose lives have been transformed as JICA with its partners lead the world with trust. (Photo credits: third photo from Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Project Management Office, eighth photo by Jayson Ymas) Foreword Leading the World with Trust s we witness the Golden Age of Partnership between Japan and the Philippines, we continue to look forward to the trusted partner- A ship we have with our various Filipino counterparts. This friendship and partnership reflect our shared aspirations to create a better world for everyone. The Philippines’ Ambisyon Natin 2040 and the global development agenda under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) guide us in our development work, and we are committed to ad- dress challenges based on national priorities and unique circumstances in the world. Through this publication, we would like to share with you stories of indi- viduals, communities, and sectors who have been part of JICA’s activities in the Philippines. The stories are not only about Filipinos, but also that of Japanese public and private sector, non-profit groups, and volunteers who, in one way or another, helped enhance the quality of life of others. Together, their stories are mutually reinforcing and help create a positive cycle of development. It’s also worth noting the milestones that took place in 2017 with the Philippines as chair of the ASEAN Summit and the diplomatic visits of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Rodrigo Duterte further strengthening the bilateral ties that bind our nations. As we constantly adapt to changing realities in the world, let us therefore continue working together to sustain this journey as friends and trusted partners. JICA continues to support sustainable development of its part- ner countries through Official Development Assistance (ODA) and we welcome the Philippines’ trust in JICA in delivering timely, relevant, and fast and sure development cooperation that does not compromise safety and quality. JICA cannot, of course, do this task alone. That is why we thank all our partners in the Philippines and Japan for working with us in this important task of leading the world with trust. Maraming salamat po. Thank you. Susumu Ito Chief Representative Year End Review The year 2017 was not just about milestone2017 activities captured in the stories in this publication, rather it was also a year of exploring new ways that JICA and its Filipino and Japanese partners take action on development issues, while also nurturing their partnership through collaborative activities and events. Engaging the media during the signing for the energy project in Bangsamoro’s conflict-affected areas Strengthening relations via JICA Philippines 1st Friendship Karate Tournament Raising awareness on JICA’s disaster risk reduction efforts in the Philippines at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Science for the People exhibit With Secretary Mark Villar at the signing of development cooperation with Department of Public Works and Highways for High Standard Highway Network Development Masterplan project to address traffic congestion Championing Philippine micro and small enterprises when a Japanese volunteer helped Bohol Fabrication Partnership with Japanese non-profit Momotaro Kai Laboratory win in an international pitch contest for Social Welfare Corporation to support vulnerable start-ups groups like the elderly Reporting JICA With Department of Alumni Association of Trade and Industry the Philippines’ work at Secretary Ramon Lopez the Executive Council to kick off Meeting of the cooperation towards ASEAN-Japan Friend- enhancing the ship Association for the Philippines’ industrial 21st Century competitiveness through human resource and supply and value chain development (Photo by Paulo Andrada) Chapter 1 Achieving Sustainable Economic Growth We affirm our support to the Philippine government’s “ infrastructure program to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life of every Filipino. JICA supports the Philippines so the Filipinos will get the socio-economic infrastructure they need to attract investments, grow the middle class, and create more jobs. ,, Tetsuya Yamada Senior Representative Economic Growth Group / Coordination Group Achieving Sustainable Economic Growth Traffic situation in Metro Manila Ushering a new way of commuting for Filipinos he new railway projects of the Philippine government assisted The subway project, on the other hand, will reduce travel time to 30 by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are just minutes from two hours for commuters travelling from north of Metro about to change the way Filipinos move from one place to Manila to its southern parts, while addressing the transport needs of a another. The North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project rising population within and closer to the capital. (MalolosT – Tutuban), already started pre-construction works January 2018 while the detailed design study for the Metro Manila Subway Pro- The two railway projects form the North-South corridor of the 2014 ject is already underway. Transport Infrastructure Roadmap for Metro Manila and Surrounding Areas and among the projects listed in the Build Build Build infrastruc- Moreover, JICA is also conducting new studies for the Department of ture program for sustainable economic growth. Transportation (DOTr) on extending the NSCR to Clark International Airport and New Clark City, and upgrading the existing PNR South Once completed, operation and maintenance of these lines will Commuter Line to Calamba. greatly benefit from the Philippine Railway Institute (PRI), a new technical assistance project with JICA. PRI aims at helping build the With traffic congestion becoming harsher every day, the ongoing rail- country’s resources necessary for safe operation and maintenance of way projects show the commitment of both the Philippine Government modern railways, including human resources, licensing management, and to upgrade public transportation systems in the country and enhance research and knowledge management. This also includes dispatching north-south connectivity, and Japanese Government to continue its Japanese railway expert to DOTr as part of assistance. comprehensive support for railway sector of the Philippines. “The Philippines as an economic bright spot in Southeast Asia has Backdrop of those projects is the underinvestment in railway sector in grown above 6% annually for the past years. To sustain this, improved the country where total length of the existing railway network in Metro transport infrastructure will impact on wealth being distributed to other Manila, including 2 light rail services, is only 79 kilometers. With its areas through investments and jobs. Once implemented, the railway population density of approximately 191 people per square kilometer, projects are seen to be game-changing investments towards quality Metro Manila is one of the most crowded cities
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