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Through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the support covers education, health, infrastructure, agriculture and food security.
The Japanese government has provided over USD 4.2 billion in development assistance to Tanzania, marking six decades of partnership. Through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the support covers education, health, infrastructure, agriculture and food security.
Speaking at a two-day workshop on Japan’s 60-year Volunteer Programme, Ambassador Yuichi Mikami highlighted the collaboration’s foundation of friendship and mutual benefit. Since establishing bilateral ties in 1962, Japan has offered significant financial and technical support, including funding energy projects like the Kinyerezi II Power Plant and various agricultural programmes.
In terms of infrastructure, Ambassador Mikami highlighted Japan’s support in implementing major projects, including the Selander Bridge, Mfugale flyover and various road improvement projects in Dar es Salaam. He reiterated Japan’s commitment to supporting Tanzania’s sustainable development through strong bilateral cooperation.
JICA Tanzania’s Resident Representative, Hitoshi Ara, affirmed Japan’s commitment to Tanzania’s development, focusing on infrastructure, agriculture, education and community empowerment for sustainable progress.
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In January, Japan and Tanzania signed a concessional loan agreement of about 286.5bn/- to support the Tanzania Agricultural Development Programme (TADP), aimed at boosting productivity and empowering smallholder farmers.
