Internship in Japan: KazAID studied JICA's experience in project management

From 1 March to 16 March, KazAID representatives have completed an internship at the Headquarters of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Tokyo to study Japanese experience in ODA project management, monitoring and evaluation of development programs. Particularly the attention was focused on the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle, which helps to structure projects according to OECD standards.

An important topic was the development of the private sector - KazAID will consider the adaptation of the OVOP ("One Village One Product") program to support small businesses and exports in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

Additionally, as part of the internship, the representatives have been introduced with the experience of the center in the field of disaster risk reduction (Disaster Risk Reduction) in Nagaoka.

Key meetings were held with the JICA Department for East and Central Asia and the Caucasus, the Private Sector Department, the UNDP Regional Bureau, as well as with JICA Vice Presidents S. Imoto and K. Matsumoto and the representatives of the Department for international development of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

JICA's experience will help KazAID enhance the effectiveness of projects and international partnership. We thank JICA for productive cooperation!

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/961766?lang=kk