BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, January 30. Kyrgyzstan and
the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) conducted a
review of long-term development projects during a meeting between
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential
Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev and JICA Vice
President Yoshikawa Yoshifumi, Trend reports via the press service of the Cabinet of
Ministers.
During the meeting, the parties discussed projects implemented
in the country with JICA’s support. It was noted that these
projects include a number of long-term initiatives that have
contributed to improving the welfare of the population.
They highlighted the "One Village—One Product" project and the
Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)
program as prominent examples of successful and long-term
cooperation.
The parties also discussed the progress of several projects
providing grants and technical assistance in the areas of
transport, healthcare, energy, and human resource development.
The One Village One Product (OVOP) project in Kyrgyzstan,
supported by JICA since 2007, aims to foster rural development by
empowering local communities to produce unique products like felt
handicrafts and fruit juices. Its objectives are to alleviate
poverty and create sustainable businesses, particularly benefiting
women by connecting them to markets.
The project provides support in product development and
marketing through the "OVOP+1" association. As of 2022, it has
grown to include thousands of participants and become a "National
Project," with plans for further expansion and a partnership with
MUJI for selling felt products.
To date, 43 projects have been implemented with the support of
JICA. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of JICA’s
office in Kyrgyzstan.
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