The Japan Fund for Information and Communication Technology (JFICT) helps harness the potential of information and communication technology (ICT) and bridge the growing digital divide in Asia and the Pacific. The fund supports ICT-related activities that promote poverty reduction, encourage private sector participation in ICT development, and improve regional and international cooperation through ICT applications. The fund aligns with ADB’s strategic approach to ICT, which recognizes ADB’s limited financial and human resources and consists of three strategic thrusts: creating an enabling environment, building human resources, and developing ICT applications and information content. The original contribution of $10 million to the JFICT by the Government of Japan has been fully committed.