Official Development Assistance (ODA)

1. Japan’s Efforts in Response to the Situation in Ukraine

• (1) Emergency and Humanitarian Assistance in Ukraine and Its Neighboring Countries
• (2) Support for the Stability and Reconstruction of Ukraine
• (3) Supporting the Countries Referred to as “the Global South” Facing Serious Impacts

2. Japan’s Official Development Assistance and Trends in Aid of Major Donors in Terms of Disbursement

• (1) Japan’s Official Development Assistance in Terms of Disbursement
• (2) Overview of Development Cooperation from Major Donors in Terms of Disbursement

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

1. Cooperation Aimed at Achieving “Quality Growth” (PDF)

• (1) Development of Industrial Infrastructure and Industries and Economic Policy
• (2) Efforts on Debt Issues
• (3) Promotion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Science, Technology, and Innovation, and Research and Development
• (4) Vocational Training, Industrial Human Resources Development, and Employment Creation

2. Sharing Universal Values and Realizing a Peaceful and Secure Society (PDF)

• 2-1 Assistance for Realizing an Equitable and Inclusive Society
  • (1) Technical Assistance for the Development of Legal and Judicial Systems, and Economic Systems
  • (2) Assistance for Governance Including Anti-Corruption Measures
  • (3) Assistance for Democratization
• 2-2 Assistance for Ensuring Peace, Stability, and Security
  • (1) Support for Peacebuilding and Refugees/Displaced Persons
  • (2) Humanitarian Assistance during Natural Disasters
  • (3) Assistance for Stability and Security

3. Promoting Efforts to Address Global Issues and Human Security (PDF)

• (1) Health and Medical Care
• (2) Water and Sanitation
• (3) Quality Education for All
• (4) Gender and Inclusive Society
• (5) Culture and Sports
• (6) Actions on the Environment and Climate Change
• (7) Mainstreaming of Disaster Risk Reduction, Measures of Disaster Risk Reduction and Post-Disaster Recovery, and Creating Sustainable Cities
• (8) Food Security and Nutrition
• (9) Securing Access to Resources and Energy
• (10) Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) for SDGs

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. Efforts for Strengthening Partnerships with Diverse Actors (PDF)

• (1) Partnership with Private Companies
• (2) Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JICA Volunteer Program)
• (3) Cooperation with Japanese NGOs
• (4) Collaboration with Local Public Entities
• (5) Partnership with Universities and Educational Institutions
• (6) Partnership with Other Countries and International Organizations

2 . Efforts for Spreading Awareness of Development Cooperation (PDF)

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

3. Efforts to Ensure Appropriate Development Cooperation (PDF)

• (1) Prevention of Fraudulent Practices
• (2) Securing the Safety Measures for People Involved in International Cooperation Projects
• (3) Enhancing Management and Ensuring Accountability of ODA
• (4) Efforts to Address Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment in Development Cooperation

1. FY2022 ODA Budget (Initial Budget)

• (1) ODA Budget
• (2) ODA General Account Budget (for the 10 Ministries and 2 Agencies)
• (3) ODA Project Budget (for the 10 Ministries and 2 Agencies)
• (4) Financing 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 2021

• (1) Official Development Assistance by Type of Assistance and Currency (2021)
• (2) Distribution of Bilateral ODA by Sector (2021)

List of Japan’s Assistance Related to Ukraine: March – December 2022

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

1. “Freedom Bridge,” a Symbol of Freedom and Peace
   - The First Large-Scale Infrastructure Construction Project in South Sudan -
2. Protecting the Life and Dignity of Displaced Syrian Refugees
   - UNHCR Activities in Lebanon – [Public nomination]
3. Establishing a University of Science and Technology in Egypt that Implements the Japanese Education System
   - A Contribution toward the Development of the Middle East and Africa by Fostering and Producing Excellent Researchers -
4. A Platform for Increasing Rice Production in Africa
   - CARD Activities that Connect African Countries with International Organizations -
5. Constructing an International Convention Center as a Hub for Cultural and Human Exchange in a Holy City of India
6. Measures for Supporting the Aging Society through “Mutual Learning” between Thailand and Japan
   - Multi-Organizational Collaboration Helps Spread Community-Led Care for the Elderly: Initiative of Yugawara Town and NOGEZAKA-GLOCAL (NGO) – [Public nomination]
7. Voices of Japanese Personnel Working in International Organizations - Supporting Socially Vulnerable People in Viet Nam -

1. Japan’s Leading-Edge Research Promotes Geothermal Power Development in El Salvador
2. Sharing Lessons from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Japan’s Technologies
   - Joint Research with Mexico to Create Readiness against Megathrust Earthquakes -
3. Contributing to Agriculture Promotion with Japan’s Technical Guidance on Organic Fertilizers
   - Disseminating and Establishing Agricultural Techniques through the Soil and Crop Analysis Center of Kyrgyz National Agrarian University -
4. Contribution to Countermeasures against the Growing Cases of Chronic Kidney Disease in the Philippines
   - Provision of Low Protein Rice Production Technology by a Japanese Company -

1. Revision of the Development Cooperation Charter
2. Promoting Efforts toward the Realization of “Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)”
3. Promoting Efforts toward the Realization of Human Security
4. The 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit
5. 5 Japan as “a Partner Growing Together with Africa” - TICAD 8 -
6. ODA Public Relations - In Order to Make ODA Feel Closer and More Familiar -

• Thailand / Promote Infrastructure Development in Thailand by Utilizing Japanese Technology
  The Project for Capacity Development and Promotion of Utilization of National CORS Data Center
• Dominican Republic / Local Community-led Tourism Development
  Project for Enhancing the Mechanism for Sustainable Community Based Tourism Development in the North Region
• Philippines / Ensuring Maritime Safety in the South China Sea
  Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project for the Philippine Coast Guard (Phase 2)
• Six African Countries and Four Asian Countries / Infectious Disease Control Measures through Partnership between an International Organization and Japanese Companies
  Sustainable Technology Promotion Platform (STePP) Demonstration Project to Transfer Japanese Technologies and Products to Developing Countries to Limit the Impact of COVID-19 [Public nomination]
• Mongolia / Developing “Job Coaches” who Connect Persons with Disabilities and Companies
  Project for Promoting Employment of Persons with Disabilities (DPUB2)
• Nine Pacific Island Countries / Environmental Conservation in Pacific Island Countries through Continuous Cooperation
  Promotion of Regional Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Phase 2 (J-PRISM 2)
• Laos / Regional Agricultural Revitalization through Cooperation between the Provincial Government and Farmers
  The Project for Participatory Agriculture Development in Savannakhet Province
• Rwanda / Contributing to Stable Supply of Energy through Long-Term Support
  The Project for Improvement of Substations and Distribution Network Phase 3
• Malaysia / Promotion of KAIZEN in Cooperation with the Government of Malaysia
  Enhancing Productivity and Competitiveness through KAIZEN for African Countries
• Nepal / Ensuring the Continuation of Children’s Learning
  Project for Improving the Quality of School Education in Nepal
• Tonga / Protecting Lives through Disaster Communication
  Project for Nationwide Early Warning System and Strengthening Disaster Communications
• Honduras / Support Activities by a Japanese NGO to Protect the Lives of Mothers and Children
  Project to Improve Maternal Health Care Services in Teupasenti Municipality [Public nomination]
• Ukraine / Japan’s Assistance for the Establishment of the Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (PBC) Contributing to Building a Reporting System during Disasters and Emergencies
  The Project for Capacity Development of Public Service Broadcaster of Ukraine
• Tajikistan / Stable Supply of Safe Water
  Project for Strengthening the Water Service Management of Pyanj and Khamadoni Vodokanals
• Tunisia / Triangular Cooperation for Africa with Tunisia as a Gateway
  (1) Project on Quality/Productivity Improvement, (2) Human Security as a Factor in Socio-Economic Development
• Uganda / Finely-tuned Assistance in Refugee Settlement by a Japanese NGO
  Improvement of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Environment for Refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Host Communities in Western Uganda [Public nomination]
• Zambia / Poverty Reduction by Converting Waste into Products
  (1) Project for Expansion of Banana Paper Making Factory in Mfuwe in the Eastern Province, (2) Small and Medium-Size Enterprise (SME) Partnership Promotion Survey for Sustainable Pulp Production Made of Banana Stems
• Tanzania, Kenya, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria / Supporting the Overseas Business Expansion of Japanese Companies into Africa
  Data Collection Survey on Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization through Introduction of Modernized Agricultural Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa [Public nomination]
• Belize / Working to Build a Bridge of Happiness!
  Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (Participation with Incumbent Occupation) Category: Music
• Niger / Cleaning Cities, Greening the Land, and Enriching Lives
  Greening Activities with Organic Garbage in the Metropolitan Area of Niamey, Republic of Niger