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Effective October 1st, JICA known as New JICA

Objective:
Established as an independent administrative institution under the law concerning the Independent Administrative Institution Japan International Cooperation Agency (Law No. 136, 2002), JICA aims to contribute to the promotion of international cooperation as well as the sound development of Japanese and global economy by supporting the socioeconomic development, recovery or economic stability of developing regions.

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Japan’s foreign assistance to poor countries is more important than ever.
- Sadako Ogata

More: http://www.jica.go.jp/english/about/president/