2)Development study
Development study is one of important works of JICA.
(a) Request
The government of the recipient country makes a request for assistance for the selected project to the Government of Japan.
This request is made through diplomat channels with the submission of the request accompanied by the Terms of Reference(T/R).
(b) Implementation of Preparatory Study
On the basis of the decision by the Government of Japan, JICA dispatches a preparatory study term to the recipient country.
This preparatory study team collect necessary basic data and information. After the study, the Scope of Work (S/W) is signed by both sides and exchanged.
Preparatory study is preparation for main study.
(c) Main study
This stage is divided into two stages. A master plan outlines the proposed development plan. Feasibility study studies the individual projects planned on the basis of the master plan.