BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
JICA Solomon Islands has sent four government officers to Japan for specialised training under the Knowledge Co-Creation Program.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Solomon Islands Office said the four public service officers have successfully departed for Japan to participate in capacity building programs under the prestigious JICA Knowledge Co Creation Programme (KCCP).
This programs aims to strengthen technical competencies, promote mutual learning, and support national development through knowledge exchange.
JICA SI said that two legal professionals from the Solomon Islands Government are attending the Public International Law, focused on Law of the Sea and Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes training at the JICA Tokyo Center (JICA TOKYO) from February 1-20.
The two officers are George Gray from the Office of the Public Solicitor and Edward Waiwaki, principal crown counsel, from the Attorney General’s Chambers.
The course aims to;
-introduce the critical role of International Law of the Sea within the rule based international community
-strengthen the capacity of participating countries to practice and apply international law
-enhance understanding of the peaceful resolution of international disputes, particularly those relating to maritime zones and ocean governance
JICA SI said that this training is vital for the Solomon Islands as it continues to navigate international legal frameworks involving maritime boundaries, resource management, and regional cooperation.
JICA SI further said that two secondary senior teachers from Visale Community High School have also been selected to join the Primary/Secondary Education Science and Mathematics Education Young Leaders Program at the JICA Kyushu Centre in Fukuoka, taking place from February 1 to 21, 2026.
They are Parkinson Oraimara, a senior science teacher and Christian Chochoti, a senior mathematics teacher.
JICA SI said that through this programme, participants are expected to;
-analyses existing issues in science and mathematics education within their schools and communities
-gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese education system, its implementation methods, and approaches to teacher development
-learn about the management and operation of Japanese educational facilities
-propose future improvements and initiatives to strengthen education delivery within their institutions and the broader national context
Their participation reflects JICA’s ongoing commitment to enhance human resource development and improve education quality in the Solomon Islands.
JICA remains committed to support national development by investing in human capacity building, fostering international cooperation, and encouraging mutual learning between Japan and Solomon Islands.
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