Japanese International Cooperation Agency

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), based in Tokyo, Japan, administers Japan's official development assistance by providing grant aid, technical cooperation, and concessional loans to developing countries. It actively strengthens collaboration with international institutions and contributes to global development strategies through a wide array of projects spanning over 150 countries. JICA maintains a substantial operational footprint, including a network of 97 overseas offices worldwide, and manages approximately 1 trillion yen ($8.5 billion) in financial resources. The agency's global operations are supported by a workforce of between 5,001 and 10,000 employees. Leadership has included prominent figures such as former presidents Sadako Ogata and Shinichi Kataoka, with Akihiko Tanaka currently serving as president. JICA was established in its current form on August 1, 2003, building upon an original agency founded in August 1974.