Clarification Regarding “JICA Africa Hometown” Initiative: Addressing Recent Media Reports
Tokyo, Japan – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has issued a formal correction regarding recent media coverage pertaining to its initiative, “JICA Africa Hometown.” The announcement, published on September 1, 2025, at 07:56 JST, aims to provide accurate information and clarify potential misunderstandings that may have arisen from earlier reports.
While JICA appreciates the attention given to its efforts in Africa, it has become necessary to address certain aspects of the coverage that may have presented an incomplete or potentially misleading picture of the “JICA Africa Hometown” program. The agency is committed to transparency and ensuring that the public has a clear understanding of its development cooperation activities.
The “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative, at its core, is designed to foster deeper connections and mutual understanding between Japanese communities and various regions across Africa. It seeks to leverage the power of grassroots exchange and local engagement to build sustainable relationships and promote shared development goals. This program is intended to complement JICA’s broader mission of supporting the socio-economic development of African nations through various technical cooperation, grant aid, and loan assistance schemes.
JICA emphasizes that the “JICA Africa Hometown” concept is not about establishing new, separate entities or creating a framework that deviates from established international cooperation principles. Instead, it represents a strategic effort to enhance the impact of existing partnerships by encouraging direct involvement and ownership at the community level in both Japan and Africa. The program aims to facilitate a more organic and enduring form of cooperation, building on shared values and aspirations.
The correction issued by JICA specifically addresses points that may have been misconstrued, such as the nature of the partnerships involved, the scope of activities, and the intended outcomes. The agency is keen to highlight that these collaborations are built upon mutual respect, shared learning, and the empowerment of local communities. The focus remains on sustainable development, capacity building, and the creation of lasting positive change.
JICA sincerely thanks the media for their continuous interest in its work and encourages further engagement to ensure accurate reporting of its development cooperation initiatives. The agency remains dedicated to working collaboratively with its partners in Africa and Japan to achieve common development objectives and to contribute to a more prosperous and peaceful world. Further details regarding the “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative and its specific activities can be found on JICA’s official website.
「JICAアフリカ・ホームタウン」に関する報道内容の訂正について
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