Countries around the world today regard the reconstruction of Iraq as a matter of their own concern and are extending assistance to their friends in Iraq. The International Donors' Conference on Reconstruction in Iraq was held on October 23 and 24, 2003, in Madrid, Spain, and financial assistance of over $33 billion was pledged by 73 countries, 20 international organizations, and 13 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Japan pledged up to $5 billion at the conference.
Japan approached its own reconstruction after World War II through a process of trial and error. The international community's generous support gave Japan immeasurable encouragement as it worked to build a new nation. As a member of the international community, Japan has been providing active support to help Iraq rebuild quickly so that the people of Iraq may live safely in a free and prosperous society.
Japan is now providing grant aid totaling $1.5 billion to Iraq to rebuild the foundations of public life covering suchareas as power generation, education, water supply and sanitation, health, and employment, as well asto improve security. Up to $3.5 billion in aid will be provided for medium-termreconstruction.
Japan has also beenproviding and will continue to provide cultural and sports assistance.
Furthermore, Japan isprovidinghumanitarian and reconstruction assistancethrough the dispatch of the Self-DefenseForces.
- Humanitarian and Reconstruction Assistance by the SDF
- Assistance in Cooperation with International Organizations and NGOs
- Cooperation with Arab and Neighboring Countries
- Assistance in the Areas of Culture and Sports
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