Monrovia-The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Alumni Association of Liberia (JAALIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Japanese best practices in governance, education, health, and infrastructure in Liberia.
Monrovia-The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Alumni Association of Liberia (JAALIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Japanese best practices in governance, education, health, and infrastructure in Liberia.
The body acknowledged how the initiatives have helped to enhance capacity-building and national development, and called on the government of Liberia to strengthen its relationship with Japan to ensure the Japanese embassy is reopened in Monrovia.
The plea was made during the organization’s 2024/25 General Assembly held in Monrovia under the theme “Strengthening Collaboration, Enhancing Growth and Building a Sustainable Future Together”.
The two-day event brought together distinguished ex-participants of the JICA KCCP and other educational programs from the various ministries, agencies and commissions, including state security apparatus and the private sector, to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among professionals trained under JiCA programs.
The assembly kicked off with an impactful outreach activity at the Ministry of Education, where Mr. Albert G. Zorgbe and Madam Nyama Harris JAALIB’sB’s Vice President for Administration and Operations, led a hands-on demonstration of the 5s methodology-a workplace organization strategy originating from Japan that promotes efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Assistant Minister for Vocational and Technical Education Nathaniel Cisco, expressed gratitude to the association’s leadership for the farsightedness in bringing together members of the Japan alumni under one umbrella.
He emphasized the importance of integrating 5s principles into government institutions, highlighting how structured work organisation can enhance service delivery.
“The adoption of 5S is a game-changer for workplace efficiency. JAALIB’S initiative aligns with the government’s efforts to strengthen institutional performance, and we are grateful for this
capacity-building engagement” Minister Cisco stated.
Fostering professional development and collaboration beyond the outreach, the General Assembly provided a platform for alumni networking, experience-sharing, and strategizing future projects.
Members discussed ways to expand JAALIB’s impact across various sectors, ensuring that knowledge gained from JiCAtraining programs continues to benefit Liberia’s development.
During the assembly, new returnees from Japan expressed thanks to the Japanese government, allowing them to broaden their knowledge and committing to strengthening the cultural ties between Liberia and Japan.
