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This chapter briefly describes how poverty reduction and human security are being incorporated into Japan’s ODA policy and practice. In doing so, it will give special attention to the technical cooperation part of Japan’s ODA, implemented through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The views expressed in this chapter are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of JICA.
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Kato, H., Kiyoka, M. (2009). Poverty Reduction and Human Security: The Experience from JICA’s Foreign Aid. In: Shiraishi, T., Yamagata, T., Yusuf, S. (eds) Poverty Reduction and Beyond. IDE-JETRO. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230236929_7
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