JICA 2019 JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), an incorporated administrative agency in charge of administering Japan’s ODA, is one of the world’s largest bilateral aid agencies supporting socioeconomic development in developing countries in different regions of the world. Under its new vision set out in July 2017, JICA supports the resolution of issues in developing countries through a flexible combination of various types of assistance methods. Mission JICA, in accordance with the Development Cooperation Charter, will work on human security and quality growth. Vision Leading the world with trust JICA, with its partners, will take the lead in forging bonds of trust across the world, aspiring for a free, peaceful and prosperous world where people can hope for a better future and explore their diverse potentials. Actions 1 Commitment: Commit ourselves with pride and passion to achieving our mission and vision. 2 Gemba: Dive into the field (“gemba”) and work together with the people. 3 Strategy: Think and act strategically with broad and long-term perspectives. 4 Co-creation: Bring together diverse wisdom and resources. 5 Innovation: Innovate to bring about unprecedented impacts. Cooperation Menu and Outline of Operations (FY2018) Bilateral ODA Assistance Technical Cooperation 518 technical cooperation projects ongoing (Official JICA (in 91 countries/regions) Development Assistance) Finance and new ODA Loans and Private-Sector Investment Finance projects, for which commitments were signed Investment Cooperation (with38 13 countries) Multilateral Assistance Grants* new Grant projects, for which G/As were signed (Financial contributions to 151 international organizations) (with 59 countries/regions) Emergency Disaster times dispatched/provided Relief (to15 10 countries) Public-Private new projects adopted under Partnerships 150 main proposal-based programs Japan Overseas Cooperation Citizen Participation 1,029 Volunteers newly dispatched History August 1974 October 2003 October 2008 Japan International Cooperation Agency Japan International Cooperation Agency Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA JICA JICA (The Incorporated Administrative Agency) (The Incorporated Administrative Agency) March 1961 October 1999 Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund Japan Bank for International Cooperation OECF JBIC Overseas Economic Cooperation Operations (ODA Loans) International Financial Operations Ministry of Foreign Affairs Grants* Note * Excluding Grants that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to directly implement considering diplomatic necessity. JICA Annual Report 2019 1 Message Utilizing Japan’s Expertise and Experience for International Cooperation in a New Era In May 2019, Japan celebrated the enthronement of its new countries to better address their challenges and achieve quality Emperor and the dawn of the new era, “Reiwa.” It was taken from growth, namely inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth. To start, phrases appearing in Japan’s oldest poetry anthology “Manyoshu,” we recognize the benefits that Japan’s private sector can bring to and includes the meaning of culture coming into being and flourishing developing countries through sharing their knowledge, technologies, when people bring their hearts and minds together in a beautiful and resources. This is why JICA has been working in overdrive to manner. At around the same time, JICA also celebrated a significant expand its partnership with private companies and vitalize its milestone in October 2018—the tenth anniversary of its transition private sector engagement structures to harness their expertise. to “New JICA.” A decade ago, JICA dramatically transformed its In an effort to enhance its support for the overseas operations of organization, merging two implementing organizations of Japan’s its private sector partners, JICA consolidated a number of related official development assistance (ODA) under one body to enable programs into “SDGs Business Supporting Surveys.” holistic cooperation. In the years that lie ahead, the staff of JICA will diligently and enthusiastically work together with wide-ranging Our vision of enhanced partnership is not limited to the private partners, both in Japan and overseas, to utilize Japan’s expertise and sector alone. We recognize the special role that a wide range of experience for international cooperation. partners, like local governments, universities, research institutions, non-governmental organizations, and cooperative associations, In accordance with Japan’s Development Cooperation Charter can play in advancing international cooperation. While developing (2015), JICA set out its mission in 2017 as “to achieve Human countries can benefit from these enhanced partnerships, it is also Security and Quality Growth.” The notion of Human Security was vital to recognize that international cooperation is beneficial for first proposed by the United Nations Development Programme stakeholders on both sides. As future leaders of developing countries (UNDP) in 1993 and later affirmed by the United Nations General come to Japan to participate in technical training programs at Assembly. Today’s global commitment to “leave no one behind,” different localities in Japan, these interactions not only enable local which lays at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) communities to further hone their craft, but also provide connections adopted at the United Nations Summit in 2015, also encompasses that can vitalize Japanese communities. the core essence of Human Security. In light of various changes in the more than 25 years since the notion of “Human Security” was As we approach the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in first proposed, JICA is now committed to enhancing its efforts to 2020, JICA will also take advantage of the power of sports to promote achieve Human Security to respond to the threats and challenges international cooperation. While Japanese local governments and of today. developing countries are seeking their partners under the Japan’s Host Towns Initiative, JICA not only facilitates their matching but As part of these efforts, JICA seeks to strengthen its collaborations contributes to deepening their relationships. This would also promote with both domestic and overseas partners to encourage developing Japanese people’s understanding of the global society. Aside from 2 JICA Annual Report 2019 the large number of tourists that will visit Japan for the upcoming In addition to these efforts, JICA will also continue to strengthen international sporting events, Japan is currently experiencing a rising peacebuilding efforts amid rising risks to global stability. In light number of foreign nationals living and working in the country than of various security incidents, including the 2016 terrorist attack in ever before. To promote smoother acceptance of foreign workers Dhaka, Bangladesh, JICA has been working diligently to review and in Japan, we are trying to provide them with skills trainings in their improve its safety measures to ensure the safety of all personnel home countries and to enhance further multi-tiered relationships involved in JICA projects and activities. between developing countries and a wide range of partners in Japan. In 2019, Japan proudly hosted the G20 Osaka Summit and the JICA will also reinforce partner countries’ development efforts Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development through the JICA Development Studies Program (JICA-DSP), which (TICAD 7), exhibiting Japan’s dynamism to the world. As the launched in 2018 in collaboration with Japanese universities. The international development agency of the Government of Japan, program annually selects 1,000 young leaders from developing JICA seeks to harness Japan’s experiences and expertise to address countries to come to Japan to partake in their post-graduate studies. global challenges and ensure inclusive development for all people. Through the program, the students not only study in their specialized Under our vision “Leading the world with trust,” JICA promises to subjects at collaborating Japanese universities, they also have the engage tirelessly to pursue effective international cooperation with opportunity to study the history of Japan’s modernization after our partners both in Japan and abroad. the Meiji Revolution. Through debriefs about Japan’s development history, the participants also learn about the differences of Japan’s Shinichi Kitaoka modernization experience, compared to those of western countries, President while also learning about the expertise that Japan brings as a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) postwar donor country. September 2019 JICA Annual Report 2019 3 Contents Profile 1 JICA at a Glance Message from the President 2 This page is designed to visualize JICA’s contributions and JICA at a Glance 6 the framework of its initiatives, using figures and concrete Highlights 2018 8 examples Program Overview 10 Japan’s ODA and JICA 12 JICA’s Strategy 14 p. 6 Overview of Operations and Financial Statements 16 [Column] Work-Style Reform—Smart JICA 3.0: Teamwork in Diversity 19 JICA’s Strategy Activities and Initiatives 20 This section provides an overview of JICA’s five-year Medium-term Plan and the directions of development Activities and Initiatives by Region activities for fiscal 2019 Southeast Asia and the Pacific 22 East Asia and Central Asia 26 South Asia 28 Latin America and the Caribbean 30 Africa 32 p. 14 Middle East