Official Development Assistance (ODA)

1. Revision of the Development Cooperation Charter (PDF)

• (1) Background to the Revision of the Charter
• (2) Main Points in the Revision
• (3) Promoting the “Co-Creation for Common Agenda Initiative”

2. G7 Hiroshima Summit - Discussions and Outcomes in the Field of Development (PDF)

1. Japan’s Official Development Assistance in Terms of Disbursement (PDF)

2. Overview of Official Development Assistance from Major Donors in Terms of Disbursement (PDF)

3. Increasing Development Cooperation to Developing Countries by Emerging Donors and the Private-Sector (PDF)

1. “Quality Growth” in the New Era and Poverty Eradication through such Growth (PDF)

• (1) Strengthening Socio-Economic Autonomy and Resilience
• (2) Digital, Information and Communications Technology, and Science and Technology
• (3) Quality Infrastructure
• (4) Efforts on Debt Issues

2. Realizing Peaceful, Secure, and Stable Societies, and Maintenance and Strengthening of a Free and Open International Order Based on the Rule of Law (PDF)

• (1) Support for Peacebuilding and Refugees/Displaced Persons
• (2) Ensuring Safety and Stability in Society
• (3) Technical Assistance for the Development of Legal and Judicial Systems and Assistance for Democratization
• (4) Humanitarian Assistance during Natural Disasters

3. Leading International Efforts to Addressing Increasingly Complex and Serious Global Issues (PDF)

• (1) Climate Change and the Environment
• (2) Health and Medical Care
• (3) Water and Sanitation
• (4) Mainstreaming of Disaster Risk Reduction and Creating Sustainable Cities
• (5) Quality Education for All
• (6) Gender Mainstreaming and Inclusive Society
• (7) Culture and Sports

1. East Asia (PDF)

2. Southwest Asia (PDF)

3. Oceania (PDF)

4. Latin America and the Caribbean (PDF)

5. Europe (PDF)

6. Central Asia and Caucasus (PDF)

7. Middle East and North Africa (PDF)

8. Africa (PDF)

1. Solidarity with Various Partners to Realize Co-Creation (PDF)

• (1) Partnership with Private Sector
• (2) Partnership with Other Countries and International Organizations
• (3) Cooperation with Japanese NGOs
• (4) Collaboration with Local Governments, etc.
• (5) Partnership with Universities and Research Institutions, etc.
• (6) Collaboration with People with a Deep Interest in and Understanding of Japan, Japanese Descendants (Nikkei) Living Abroad, and Others

2. Enhancement of Strategic Approach and Fine-Tuned System Design (PDF)

• (1) Strengthening Alignment of Policy Formulation and Project Implementation
• (2) Cooperation that Takes Advantage of Japan’s Strengths and Fine-Tuned System Design

3. Efforts to Ensure Appropriate Development Cooperation (PDF)

• (1) Prevention of Fraudulent Practices
• (2) Safety Measures for People Involved in International Cooperation Projects
• (3) Efforts to Address Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment in Development Cooperation

4. Enhancing Human Resources and Intellectual Foundations for Development Cooperation, and Spreading Awareness (PDF)

• (1) Enhancing Human Resources and Intellectual Foundations for Development Cooperation
• (2) Efforts on Information Disclosure and the Promotion of Public Understanding and Support

1. FY2023 ODA Budget (Initial Budget)

• (1) ODA Budget
• (2) ODA General Account Budget
• (3) ODA Project Budget
• (4) Financial Sources for the ODA Project Budget and Expenditure by Type of Assistance
• (5) ODA Budget Changes by Each Ministry and Agency (General Account)
• (6) ODA Budget Changes by Each Ministry and Agency (Project Budget)

2. Japan’s ODA Disbursements in 2022

• (1) Official Development Assistance by Type of Assistance and Currency (2022)
• (2) Distribution of Bilateral ODA by Sector (2022)

(Note: Columns marked with Public nomination were created by selecting topic ideas from those submitted by the public via MOFA's X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, ODA e-mail newsletter, or similar.)

1. An ABE Initiative Graduate Connecting Rwanda to a Japanese Company’s Lightning Protection Technology
2. Japan’s Efforts on Disaster Risk Reduction Education in Türkiye, an Earthquake-Prone Country
   - Spreading Knowledge through the Turkish Version of “Bosai Koshien” -
3. The University of Tokyo Cooperates on the Design of the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)
   - Establishing a Base for the Development of Highly Skilled Human Resources in Science -
4. Contributing to Safe Water Supply in Cambodia with Kitakyushu City’s Know-How on “Water Distribution Block Technology” [Public nomination]
5. Networking among JDS Alumni Returned from Japan
   - Fostering Young Mongolian Government Officials into Leaders who will Contribute to Solving Development Challenges -
6. Voices of Japanese Personnel Working in International Organizations
   - Aiming to Eradicate Hunger under Climate Change -

1. A Company from Gifu, the Birthplace of Japanese Modern Beekeeping, Contributing to Increasing Honey Yields in Tanzania [Public nomination]
2. Waste Management in Ethiopia Improved with Landfill Technology from Fukuoka - Working with Local People -
3. Contributing to Malaysia’s Palm Oil Industry with Technology from Japanese Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
4. Japanese Company’s Effort to Disseminate Cultivation and Processing Techniques for “Washi” Paper Raw Material “Mitsumata” (Oriental Paperbush) in Its Country of Origin, Nepal

1. New Plan for a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)”
2. The Second Global Refugee Forum - Co-Convenor Japan’s Effort -
3. Human Security
4. Promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
   - Japan’s Efforts at the Midpoint Year toward Achieving the SDGs -
5. ODA Public Relations
   - In Order to Make ODA Feel Closer and More Familiar -

1. India / Utilizing Japanese Technology to Develop Infrastructure that Improves Connectivity within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region
   Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link Project
2. Timor-Leste / Conducting Elections during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Achieving both the Promotion of Participation in Politics and Infectious Disease Control
   COVID-Resilient Elections in Timor-Leste Project
3. Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, and Palau / Toward Establishing a Safe and Efficient Immunization System - Strengthening Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPR) for Pandemics -
   Project for Strengthening Immunization Programs in Pacific Island Countries (Partnership with UNICEF and WHO)
   
4. South Sudan / Stable Supply of Safe and Inexpensive Water to More Residents
   Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System of Juba in South Sudan
5. Kenya / Aiming for an Inclusive Society
   Project for the Construction of a Comprehensive Care Centre for Children with Special Needs
6. Pakistan / Aiming to Expand the Garment Industry Market through Human Resources Development
   Project for Skills Development and Market Diversification (PSDMD) of Garment Industry of Pakistan
7. Vanuatu / Coastal Resources Protection Efforts Led by Local Communities
   Project for Promotion of the Grace of the Sea in the Coastal Villages in Vanuatu (Phase 3)
8. Honduras / Aiming to Reduce the Risk of Natural Disasters
   Project for Control and Mitigation of Landslide in Tegucigalpa Metropolitan Area
9. North Macedonia / Fine-Tuned Support that Meets Local Needs
   Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects in the Health and Medical Care Sector (Total of 20 Projects)
10. Kyrgyz Republic / Road Disaster Risk Reduction to Protect Citizens from Avalanches
    Project for Avalanche Protection on Bishkek-Osh Road
11. Jordan / Protecting the Dignity of Syrian Refugees through Self-Reliance Support -UNHCR Activities -
    Protecting Refugees in Jordan [Public nomination]
12. Uganda / Enhancing the Resilience of Communities with their Residents
    Increasing Community Resilience through Strengthening of Road Infrastructure and Green Works in Northern Uganda
13. Lebanon / Delivering Medical Assistance to Refugee Children
    Medical, Health, and Psychosocial Support in Palestinian Refugee Camps in Lebanon
14. Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, and Mexico / Nurturing Young Entrepreneurs in “Nikkei” Communities
    Seminar to Foster Young Entrepreneurs in Nikkei Communities across Latin America
15. Philippines / Aiming to Improve the Livelihood of Farmers!
    Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JICA Private-Sector Partnership Volunteer Program) Category: Community Development