Tag: Government of Japan
Enhanced economic power will enable women to be more resilient
Vehicle maintenance and repair is an industry that women do not traditionally participate in here in Turkana County. If women...
FAO is strengthening self-reliance among drought affected communities in eastern Africa
Targeting drought-affected herders and agro-pastoralists in Djibouti, Kenya and Uganda, a new project is poised to provide access to...
Namibian maternity waiting home reduces risks for young mothers-to-be
Expecting her first child this month, Karikikuta van der Merve, 18, found herself in a predicament. Her tender age...
Second chance education offers new ray of hope for South Sudanese refugees living in Uganda
A year ago, I would wake up to a life filled with anxiety and migraines every day. At night...
AfDB’s EPSA Programme in Central Africa will strengthen private sector engagement in the region
Following the announcement of an additional $5 billion to the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s Enhanced Private Sector Assistance (EPSA) program from...
AfDB says it will complement Japan Africa Dream Scholarship with African Science, Technology and Innovation Fund
African Development Bank Head Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has commended the Japan Policy and Human Resources Development Grant, established...
Japan and AfDB announce up to $5 billion in support for Africa’s private sector
The government of Japan and the African Development Bank have announced a $5 billion financial cooperation under the fifth phase...
UNIDO and Japan deploy internet of things technology to improve operations at Kenya’s geothermal power station
With funding from the Government of Japan, and in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Government of Kenya,...
WFP welcomes Government of Japan’s funding to improve food security of vulnerable Mozambicans
The Government of Japan has disbursed two grants totalling almost US$ 4 million to the United Nations World Food...
Japan renews commitment to food and nutrition assistance in Lesotho
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a JPY 250 million (approximately US$ 2 Million) contribution by...