Official Development Assistance (ODA)

• Undivided PDF Version (PDF)

Foreword (PDF)

Japan's Development Cooperation Policy (PDF)

Table of Contents (PDF)

Part I The G7 Ise-Shima Summit and the Development Cooperation Charter

Chapter 1 Initiatives of Japan as the G7 Presidency (PDF)

• Section 1 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Section 2 Development and the Reduction of Disparities and Poverty
• Section 3 Humanitarian Assistance Including Refugee and Migrant Issues
• Section 4 Agendas Led by Japan

Chapter 2 Looking Back on the Year 2016 under the Development Cooperation Charter (PDF)

• Section 1 What is the Development Cooperation Charter?
• Section 2 Initiatives for Quality Growth
• Section 3 Human Resources Development
• Section 4 Realization of a Peaceful and Secure Society and Addressing Global Challenges
• Section 5 Development Cooperation through Collaboration with Diverse Actors
• Section 6 Securing the Safety of People Involved in International Cooperation Projects

Part II Development Cooperation in 2016

Chapter 1 Japan's Official Development Assistance in Terms of Disbursement (PDF)

Chapter 2 Specific Initiatives of Japan’s Development Cooperation (PDF)

• Section 1 Measures for Each Priority Issue
  1. "Quality Growth" and Poverty Eradication through Such Growth (PDF)
     • 1-1 Assistance Necessary to Secure the Foundations and the Driving Force for Economic Growth
       • (1) Development of Industrial Infrastructure and Industries, and Economic Policy
       • (2) Vocational Training and Industrial Human Resources Development, and Employment Creation
       • (3) Promotion of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and Development of Food Value Chains
       • (4) Sustainable Cities
       • (5) Introduction of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and High Technology
       • (6) Promotion of Science, Technology and Innovation, and Research and Development
       • (7) Efforts for Debt Issues
     • 1-2 Assistance Necessary to Promote People-centered Development that Supports Basic Human Life
       • (1) Health and Population
       • (2) Safe Water and Sanitation
       • (3) Quality Education for All
       • (4) Disparity Reduction (Assistance for People who Tend to be in Vulnerable Situations)
       • (5) Promotion of Women's Empowerment and Participation
       • (6) Culture and Sports
  2. Sharing Universal Values and Realizing a Peaceful and Secure Society (PDF)
     • 2-1 Assistance for Realizing an Equitable and Inclusive Society
       • (1) Assistance for the Development of Legal and Judicial Systems, and Socio-Economic Systems
       • (2) Assistance for Governance (Including Anti-Corruption)
       • (3) Assistance for Democratization
     • 2-2 Assistance for Ensuring Peace, Stability, and Security
       • (1) Peacebuilding Assistance
       • (2) Emergency Humanitarian Assistance after Natural Disasters
       • (3) Assistance for Security and Stability
  3. Building a Sustainable and Resilient International Community through Efforts to Address Global Challenges (PDF)
     • (1) Environment and Climate Change Actions
     • (2) Mainstreaming of Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Risk Reduction and Post-Disaster Recovery Measures
     • (3) Food Security and Nutrition
     • (4) Securing Access to Resources and Energy
• Section 2 Assistance for Each Region (PDF)
  1. East Asia (PDF)
  2. South Asia (PDF)
  3. Central Asia and Caucasus (PDF)
  4. Middle East and North Africa (PDF)
  5. Sub-Saharan Africa (PDF)
  6. Latin America and the Caribbean (PDF)
  7. Oceania (PDF)
  8. Europe (PDF)
• Section 3 Efforts for Effective and Appropriate Implementation
  1. Implementation of Effective and Efficient Development Cooperation (PDF)
     • (1) Strengthening the Structure to Implement Development Cooperation
     • (2) Efforts for a More Strategic Approach
  2. Efforts for Securing the Appropriateness of Development Cooperation (PDF)
     • (1) Development Cooperation as a Peace-loving Nation
     • (2) Impact on the Environment and Climate Change, and Consideration to the Socially Vulnerable
     • (3) Preventing Fraud and Corruption
  3. Efforts for Strengthening Partnerships (PDF)
     • (1) Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
     • (2) Partnership with Universities and Local Governments
     • (3) Partnership with Civil Society
     • (4) Partnership with International and Regional Organizations
  4. Efforts for Strengthening the Foundations for the Implementation of Development Cooperation in Japan (PDF)
     • (1) Efforts for Information Disclosure and Promoting Public Understanding and Support
     • (2) Developing Human Resources and Solidifying the Intellectual Foundations for Development Cooperation

Part III Statistics and Reference Materials

Chapter 1 Japan's ODA Budget (PDF)

Chapter 2 Japan's ODA Disbursements (PDF)

Chapter 3 List of Bilateral Assistance Projects (PDF)

Chapter 4 ODA Disbursements through Multilateral Institutions (PDF)

Chapter 5 Reference Materials on Japan's ODA (PDF)

(Reference) Other Countries' ODA Disbursements (PDF)

Abbreviations (PDF)

Stories from the Field

1. Developing Human Resources as a Foundation for the Market Economy (PDF)
   -First Japanese-style business school in Uzbekistan
2. JICA Volunteers Support Dairy Farming in Malawi (PDF)
   -Developing activities for improving veterinary techniques
3. Supporting the Social Participation of Disabled Persons in Thailand (PDF)
   -A bakery supporting employment and independence
4. Creating the First Unified Civil Code in South Asia (PDF)
   -Providing assistance on legal system development for nation building in Nepal
5. Providing a Place to Learn for the Youth of Syria and Lebanon (PDF)
   -Seeking to promote mutual understanding between refugees and host communities
6. Seeking Peace and Stability in Gaza (PDF)
   -The struggle of local staff members who are supporting JICA initiatives
7. Changing Mindsets to Stop Littering, and Promote Sorting and Collecting Waste (PDF)
   -Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers engage in environmental education in Bolivia
8. Responding to Landslides in Bosnia and Herzegovina (PDF)
   -Building mutual cooperation that transcends ethnic boundaries
9. Supporting Nation Building in Ethiopia through Policy Dialogue (PDF)
   -Developing "Kaizen" as a popular movement to create a nation built on manufacturing
10. Japan's Assistance Vastly Improves Crop Yields (PDF)
    -Working to improve agricultural productivity in mountainous regions of Peru
11. Protecting the Forests of Papua New Guinea (PDF)
    -Japan's support for sustainable forest management
12. Transforming Education with Braille Printers (PDF)
    -Supporting education and work opportunities for visually impaired persons in Serbia

Master Techniques from Japan to the World

1. Introducing Sustainable Water Saving Agriculture Technology in Arid Areas of Morocco (PDF)
   -Unique technology helping to save water and improve soil quality in arid regions
2. Sharing Medical Information with Patients through Mame-NET (PDF)
   -Utilizing IT to improve medical services in Viet Nam
3. Bringing Safe Drinking Water to Micronesia (PDF)
   -Tackling water issues faced by Pacific Island countries
4. Bringing High Added Value to the Myanmar Textile Industry (PDF)
   -An SME from a town famous for its textiles working together with the Ministry of Industry of Myanmar
5. Bringing Light to Regions without Electricity in Nepal (PDF)
   -The challenge of "Cappa," a small hydro-kinetic power generator that can be carried by just two people
6. Creating New Business in South Africa through Waste Plastic-to-Oil Conversion (PDF)
   -Japanese companies creating electricity and employment from waste plastic

ODA Topics

1. Visible Japanese Development Cooperation (PDF)
2. Japan's Return to the OECD Development Centre (PDF)
3. Towards the Realization of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (PDF)
4. Connectivity in Asia (PDF)
5. Revision and Improvement of ODA Systems (PDF)
6. Aiming for the Improvement of ODA through Evaluation (PDF)