 THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is the Government of Japan’s Agency which promotes Japanese economic corporation with the rest of the World. JICA started operations in Sierra Leone in 2004 when its Field office was opened in Freetown.
The office plays the role of formulating, implementing and monitoring JICA projects in Sierra Leone. JICA’s support to Sierra Leone places particular focus on developing the Energy, Education, Health, Rural Water Supply and Agricultural sectors of the country.
In 2013, JICA undertook the Urgent Rehabilitation of Distribution Network project which entails the construction of Goderich Substation and the installation of distribution lines. This helped to increase access to electricity in Freetown.
When Sierra Leone was struck by the landslide disaster in 2017, JICA came to the aid of the country through the provision of tents, blankets, water purifiers and other items to the affected victims.
JICA in 2022 provided an estimated $6.88 million in grants to support various projects in Sierra Leone.
For more information about JICA activities in Sierra Leone please visit their website: www.jica.go.jp
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