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Japan International Cooperation Agency

Also known as: JICA

Japan International Cooperation Agency — provides development assistance and technical cooperation to Ghana across health, agriculture, child labour prevention, and infrastructure sectors.

2026-05-252026-08-23

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    A consulting team from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has expressed satisfaction with the preparatory works undertaken for the proposed Santasi Roundabout to Asokwa Interchange dual carriageway project in Kumasi.

    JICA commends preparatory works on Santasi-Asokwa dual carriageway project
  3. Joy Online

    The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), a constituent of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, is collaborating with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to train eight healthcare professionals from six African countries in modern

    JICA and Noguchi enhance lab skills of healthcare professionals in Africa to combat infectious diseases
  4. May 2026
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Uchiyama Takayuki, called for the adoption of the Kaizen philosophy as a national development strategy to improve productivity, efficiency, and institutional performance in Ghana.

    Adopt Kaizen to eliminate waste, improve performance — Chief of Staff
Tourism & Environment

Coastal erosion could accelerate as Volta River sediment declines

The News

Researchers from a five-year Japan-backed project find that Ghana's coastline, particularly the Volta River and Densu Delta areas, faces increasing erosion pressure due to declining sediment discharge from the Volta River. Analysis of the past 20 years shows approximately 10 metres of beach loss at Dzita in the Volta Region within two months.

15 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 15 August

  1. Coastal erosion could accelerate as Volta River sediment declines

    Researchers from a five-year Japan-backed project find that Ghana's coastline, particularly the Volta River and Densu Delta areas, faces increasing erosion pressure due to declining sediment discharge from the Volta River. Analysis of the past 20 years shows approximately 10 metres of beach loss at Dzita in the Volta Region within two months.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. JICA volunteers strengthen Ghana-Japan ties through service

    Thirty-two Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers serving in Ghana paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Finance to deepen Ghana-Japan relations through volunteerism and cultural exchange, ahead of the 50th anniversary of the JICA volunteer programme in Ghana in 2027. Over 1,550 Japanese volunteers have served in Ghana over the past five decades in health, education, agriculture, sports and community development.

    14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 13 August

  1. National Seed Council calls for stronger seed sector collaboration

    The National Seed Council is calling for stronger collaboration among government regulators, research institutions, private seed companies, and agro-dealers to build a resilient seed sector and improve agricultural productivity in Ghana. The Council is touring the country to assess seed production, distribution, and certification activities while identifying infrastructure challenges and opportunities for private investment and digital technologies.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. National Seed Council meets stakeholders on sector challenges

    The National Seed Council held a stakeholder engagement in Tamale with seed growers, distributors, producers, researchers, and farmers to address challenges and opportunities in the seed sector. The Council's chairman said it is evaluating local seed growers' capacity, distribution networks, and certification frameworks while noting infrastructure deficits like modern processing and cold storage facilities.

    12 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 21 July

  1. JICA trains health professionals in biomedical research across Africa

    JICA Ghana, in partnership with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, WHO, and other partners, trained eight healthcare professionals from six African countries in parasitology, bacteriology, virology, biosafety, and laboratory quality management systems. Since its launch in 2019, the Third Country Training Programme has trained 80 biomedical scientists from West Africa, Central Africa, and other African countries to strengthen regional diagnostics and outbreak response.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. Ghana declares first three Child Labour-Free Zones in cocoa regions

    Ghana has officially declared three cocoa-growing communities in the Ashanti and Western North Regions as the country's first Child Labour-Free Zones, a milestone achieved through partnership between the Government, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), local authorities, traditional leaders, communities and other development partners. The zones seek to create sustainable community systems that protect children from labour, improve access to education and strengthen child protection mechanisms.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Labour Minister declares Ghana's first child labour-free zones

    The Minister of Labour has declared three cocoa farming communities in the Ashanti and Western North Regions as Ghana's first Child Labour-Free Zones. The initiative, supported by the Government of Japan, is described as a community-driven approach to eliminate child labour in cocoa-producing areas.

    9 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 6 July

  1. JICA pledges continued support for Ghana's 24-Hour Economy

    Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana's industrial transformation and 24-Hour Economy initiative through strengthened technical cooperation and development assistance, said during a courtesy call by JICA's Chief Representative to the Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 3 July

  1. Eight African laboratory professionals complete NMIMR infectious disease training

    Eight laboratory professionals from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zambia completed an eight-week JICA-NMIMR training programme in parasitology, virology and bacteriology aimed at strengthening the continent's capacity to detect, diagnose and respond to infectious diseases.

    3 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. UCC to invest Professor Denis Aheto as Vice-Chancellor August 1

    The University of Cape Coast will formally invest Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto as its new Vice-Chancellor during a ceremonial event on Saturday, August 1, at the New Examination Centre on the university's main campus. The investiture marks the formal commencement of Aheto's tenure as the institution's chief executive and academic leader, following his appointment by the University Governing Council.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. JICA commends preparatory works on Kumasi dual carriageway

    A consulting team from the Japan International Cooperation Agency has expressed satisfaction with preparatory works for the Santasi Roundabout to Asokwa Interchange dual carriageway project in Kumasi, commending the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly for clearing the right of way. The Chief Consultant for JICA said contractor procurement would commence under the Japanese government once the inspection was completed and found satisfactory, with officials to conduct a final inspection and submit a report to facilitate the project's continuation.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. JICA and Noguchi train African health professionals in lab technology

    The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research and Japan International Cooperation Agency are training eight healthcare professionals from six African countries in modern laboratory technology to combat infectious diseases. The eight-week training combines online modules delivered in April–May 2026 and in-person laboratory sessions at the University of Ghana from June 2026, covering virology, parasitology, bacteriology, biosafety, and laboratory quality management.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Chief of Staff urges public sector to adopt Kaizen philosophy

    Julius Debrah has called on public sector workers to embrace Kaizen, a Japanese management philosophy meaning "continuous improvement," to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and enhance productivity in government institutions. The Chief of Staff noted that the current administration attaches great importance to performance, accountability, and the achievement of targets.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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