Thursday, 28 July 2011

JICA and BRAC partnership


BRAC, JICA FORGE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP

Posted by Eliza Villarino on 28 July 2011 08:26:52 AM

The Japan International Cooperation Agency and BRAC, one of the world’s largest non-governmental organizations, have agreed to collaborate in development activities in Bangladesh, Africa and other regions.

The two parties particularly eye working together in the area of agriculture and rural development, and in establishing a fund to back social enterprises in any country where they have common interests. Thepartnership also offers opportunities for staff of both organizations to exchange knowledge and share their experience.  

“There are huge potential for future collaboration between JICA and BRAC, especially on rice production in Africa and social enterprises in any regions especially in developing countries including Bangladesh,” JICA Senior Vice President Kenzo Oshima said, as quoted by The News Today.

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