Colombo Plan [SEP] inception
Consultative Committee's decisions.
- The Colombo Plan Secretariat, headed by a Secretary-General is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, since 1951 and functions as the secretariat for the Consultative Committee and the Council. The Secretariat is responsible for the effective administration and implementation of the programmes of the Colombo Plan, in partnership with member countries and collaborating agencies.
Funding.
A special characteristic of the Colombo Plan is that the administrative costs of the Council and the Secretariat are borne equally by all member countries. However,
have a greater say in their own futures by strengthening grassroots programs, such as improving education and health projects.
History Timeline.
- 1954 Apr - Japan joins Colombo Plan and initiates technical cooperation programs
- 1962 Jun - Overseas Technology Cooperation Agency (OTCA) established
- 1963 Jul - Japan Emigration Service (JEMIS) established
- 1965 Apr - Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) program launched
- 1974 Aug - OTCA and JEMIS merge to form the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- 1987 Sep