| On 17 December 2002, the Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Christian Relief and
Development Association (CRDA) have signed an agreement
to work together to facilitate the conditions for Japanese
NGOs to come to Ethiopia and/or work in partnership
with Ethiopian NGOs or open offices to work as international
NGOs to facilitate conditions for Japanese volunteers
to work with Ethiopian Local NGOs and provide other
technical supports. According to the agreement CRDA
has opened a JICA/CRDA cooperation desk to liaison the
relationship and facilitate collaboration. |