This is to inform you that Japan lnternational Cooperation Agency (JICA) witt considercompleted apptications of quatified participants nominated by the Government of theDemocratic Socialist Repubtic of Sri Lanka for the above Technicat Tiaining Course.
The duration of the training course is from 25 August, 2019 - 3 Novembe r. 2019 -
The participants for the above course shoutd be nominated in accordance with the Generatlnformation (Gl) regutations. Eight copies of the General lnformation (Gl) booktets are attachedfor distribution to the relevant authorities.
To further expedite the selection procedures, let us suggest the fottowing institution(s) as betowmentioned that are considered as etigibte in accordance with the stiputations of the Gl.
. Ministry of Agriculture- Department of Animal production and Heatth- National Livestock Devetopment Board. Ministry of Provincial Councits and Loca[ Government- Att ProvinciaI Department of Animal production and Heatth
Please make necessary arrangements to submit duly compteted documents to reach JICA sriLanka office on or before 9th Julv. 2019.
. Application Form
. Photocopy of passport (together with the Application Form). Engtish Score Sheet (Eg: TOEFL, TOE|C, TELTS)
. Questionnaire
ln completing the apptication forms, kindty advise the nominees to use the same name order asgiven in the passport, where JICA shatt issue official documents retevant to visa in the simil.arorder on his/her acceptance by jlCA. ln case passports are not avaitabte at the time ofnomination, on receipt of JICA acceptance notification [etter, nominees are expected to issuepassports in the same name order as mentioned in the training apptication.
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We atso note that, handwritten trainine appUcations sha[[ not be accepted by JICA at any reason.
ln ad(ition, kindty advise the nominating organizations to share the Gl Booktets with theirnominees for a better understandine of the trainine requiremenq whereas ltCl conducts itsselection interviews principatty based on the contents of the respective Gls.
Thank you.
Yours sincerety,
"r6*bifiA-Klyofumi TakashimiSenior RepresentativeJICA Sri Lanka office
Copy : lvls. Chiharu Hoshiai, F.irst Secretary, Embassy of JapanAdditionat Secretary (Livestock), Ministry of Agriculture
. ljrector General, Department of Animal production and Heatth (DAPH)Chairman, National Livestock Devetopment Board (NLDB)
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Knowledge Go-Creation program
(Group and Region Focus)
This information pertains to one of the JICA Knowledge Co-Creation program (Group& Region Focus) of the Japan lnternational Cooperation Agency (JICA), which shall beimplemented as part of the Official DevelopmentAssistance of the Government of Japanbased on bilateralagreement between both Governments.
'JICA Knowledge Co-Creation program (KCCp)'as a New Startln the Development Cooperation Charter which was released from the Japanese
Cabinet on February 2O15, it is clearly pointed that "tn its development cooperation,Japan has maintained the spirit of jointly creating things that suit partner countries whilerespecting ownership, intentions and intrinsic characteristics of the country concemedbased on a field-oriented approach through diatogue and coltaboration. tt has alsomaintained the approach of building reciprocal relationships with developing countries inwhich both sides learn from each other and grow and devetop together." We believethat this 'Knowledge Co-Creation Program'will serve as a center of mutual learningprocess.
l. Conc€ptBackground
ln many developing countries, the demand for rivestock products n* r"* ,"piatyincreased with income growth and urbanization. Although the national plans, goals, and othersuch measures have been formulated to promote the agricultural and livestock sectors inthose countries, sufficient progress has not yet been made, in terms of the administrative(policy planning and projects management)support, organization and infrastructure, andhuman resources which have not been sufficiently developed for this goal to be achieved.
For what?
ln the program, participants learn about policy implementation as well as the roles andcooperation between administrative and other related organizations involved in the processof developing the livestock industry in Japan. The program is designed to develop humanresources that have a global perspective and to contribute to the development of thelivestock industries in developing countries by enhancing the management capabilities ofliveslock officials with regard to policy planning, implementation and management.
The program targets to administrative official of central government agencies, localgovernment agencies or related institutes who are engaged in the planning, implementationand management, dissemination of policies concerning the development of the livestockindustry. (for Middle Levet Officials)
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with fact-finding and analysis, group discussions, lectures, field observations, and practicalworkshops with regarding to policy planning and project management in Japanese centraland local government and related institutes , the program enables participants to acquirepractical knowledge and skills that they can apply in their works.
ln addition, the intended outcome of the program in Japan is for participants ro prepareaction plans for proposals concerning the administralive support and technologies needed tofurther developing their countries' livestock industries, and to then make presentations onthese action plans at their organizations after their returns to the respective home countries.They are expected to contribute to the development of their countries, livestock industries bydisseminating and utirizing the knowredge and skiils acquired in Japan.
ll, DescriptianTitle (J-No): Policy Planning and Project Management on Livestock
Development for Livestock Officials (for Middle LevelOffi cials) (2019843 45J002)
1, Course Period in JAPANAugust 25,2019 to November 3,2019
2. Target Regions or GountriesMyanmar, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, palestine, Nigeria, Fiji, Afghanistan,lran, Somalia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan
3. Eligible / Target OrganizationThe program is designed for policy planning and project management unit of central
and local govemmental departments and related public organizations which areresponsible to facilitate livestock and rural development.
4. Course Capacity (Upper limit of Participants)16 participants
5. Language to be used in this program: English
6. Course Objective:To establish concrete measures for addressing problems in livestock industrydevelopment through sharing and utilization throughout the whole of the participants'organizations of knowledge and experience acquired in the programs.
7. Overall Goal:To improve living standards of rural areas in the participants' home countries throughefficient and effective implementation of initiatives for designing, formulating anOextending the policies and systems needed to develop the livestock industries inthese countries.
8. Expected outcomes and modules of the programContinued on next page
(l) Structure of the prcgram
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challenges in livestock development in the countries to be submitted inlnception Report before visiting Japan and their solutions will bediscussed and formulated as Action plan and other related scheme in
Core phase described below
Prior learning of basic information on pcM method using the videosprovided by JICA.
Action plan is reviewed and revised based on the results of discussionsand evaluations by the related institutions, and some of the componentsof action plan implemented accordingly
Final or progress report on Action plan shall be submitted to JlcArepresentative office / JlcA Tohoku and National Livestock BreedingCenter until March, 2020
(2) Modules of the pnogram (provisional)
extension of good forage breed to farm through seed andseedlingpropagation, seed and seedling inspection underA,{AFF regulation, certification under OECD seed inspectionscheme and pasture improvement with some on_site study
(5) Introduction to NT,BC activities on national cattre identificationand beef traceability system under I{AFF regu}ation in whichNLBC participates as a core functional body includes practiceon-farm operation such as year tag application, managementand publication of traceabirity idormation and complianceissues
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4. Issues and challenge of apiculture in Japan5. Research on Global warming and iivestock includes livestock
oriented methane gas reduction6. sustainable livestock farming to prevent a soil and rand from
floods and droughts damages, introduction of non-ti.Ilcultivation and intensive cooperation between agriculture andIivestock
Station (field trip and on-site study)3. Beefcattle breeding project and advanced feeding technorogy of
metabolic profile monitoring and the others in NLBC ( NLBChead office and on'site study and practice for the monitoringprovided)
4. Poultiy breeding project and hygiene management of criticaldisease control such as Avian Flu
5. Feeding and health management of goat as very importantsma11ruminantindevelopingcountries(feediag,reprod.uction(artificial breeding) and health management in NLBC Nagano
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Station and special practice on process Description Method GD I
method) to make a visualized manual for easier und.erstandirg i
of farmer to apply outputs of the practice (field trip, practice I
1. National research on animal health and veterinaS, andmandate and organization of National Institute of ArrimalHealth, NARO includes transboundary disease control such asAvian Flu
2- Health management practice in NLBC includes NLBC practiceunder MAFF on-farm health and feeding management guidance
3. Introduction of Hazard Analysis Criticai Control pointG{ACCP) method to farm with practicar aspect (experienced inNLBC Iwate Station, field trip, on-site study)
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1. National research on forage production includes breeding,production, grazing and soil management in Institute ofLivestock and Grassland Science, NARO
2- A practice of collaborative production of rMR (Total MixedRation) feed by farmers group (agricultural corporation) (on-sitestudy)
3. National research on international agriculture researchcooperation ofJapan International Research Center forAgricultural science (JIRCAs) and silage and rMR productionin the tropical zone to secure feed. resources in dry season (as acase study)
4- Issues and challenges of global environment and livestockincludes global warming and desertification caused bvovergrazing
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7. Closing ceremony inviting mayor of Nishigo village, JICAof6.cia1s, NLBC staff and the other related
8. understanding Japanese people and curture to visit historicalheritage, and disaster construction area, attend JapaneseIanguage class and enjoy the home stay program with Japanesefamily.
Field trips scheduled in Japan (provisionaD
' Lecture and on-site study in livestock related organizations in the Kantoarea for first 1 week.
' Practical training and lecture at NLBC Nagano station in Nagano pref.'Practical training and lecture at NLBC Iwate station in Iwate pref. and
NLBC Ouu station inAomori Pref.' A series of lecture and on'site study in livestock related organizations in
Fukushima Pref. in a couple of day trip.
lll. canditions and pracedures for Apptication1. Expectations from the participating Organizations:
(1) This program is designed primarily for organizations that intend to addressspecific issues or problems identified in their operation. participating
organizations are expected to use the program for those specific purposes.(2) This program is enriched with contents and facilitation schemes specially
developed in collaboration with relevant prominent organizations in Japan.These special features enable the program to meet specific requirements ofapplying organizations and effectively facilitate them toward solutions for theissues and problems.
2. Nominee Qualifications:Applying Organizations are expected to select nominees who meet the following
qualifications.
(1 )Essential Qualifications1) current Duties: be working for a central government, a local government
or equivalent institutes involved in administrative affairs related to thelivestock development
2) After training: continue to work as an officer who contributes to thelivestock industry in the countries.
3) Experience: with more than five (s) years of experience in policy, publicaffairs regarding the livestock industry.
4) Education Background: be university graduates or have an equivalentacademic background;
5) Language: have a competent command of spoken and written Engrishwhich is equalto TOEFL iBT 100 or more (please attach an officialt yr.t,tuate tur trnqilsn aDilttv sucn a$ l ()El_L. ToElc etc.)
6) Health: must be in good hearth, both physicarty ano rnentatty, toparticipate in the Program in Japan. pregnant applicants are notrecommended to apply due to the potential risk of health and lifeissues of mother and fetus.
(2)Recommendable eualificatio ns1) Expected to continue to be involved in administrative affairs related to
the livestock development even after completion of this program2) Expected age
Be over 30 years of age ( most recommendable 30-4s years ord)3) Other expectation
' Would be appreciated to understand training target focuses on the middlelevelofficials in this year.
' would have an experience in "gender and deveropment" due to itsimportance in the program
4.
Required Documents for Application(1) Application Form:TheApplication Form is available at the respective country,s
JICA Office or the Embassy of Japan.(2) Photocopy of passport: to be submitted with the Apprication Form, if you
possess your passport which you will carry when entering Japan for this program.lf not, you are requested to submit its photocopy as soon as you obtain it.*Photocopy should include the followings:
Name, Date of birth, Nationarity, sex, passport number and Expire date.(3) Nominee's English Score Sheet: to be submitted any officialdocumentations
of English abitity (e.g., ToEFL, ToErc, |ELTS) with the Apprication Form.(4) Questionnaire: to be submitted with the application form. Fill in Attached 2 in
ANNEX.
@eArE -Procedures forApprication and setection: I *ge4-"-l.8-etru*-ryi=i "9,89#'J(1) Submission of the Application Documents:
1) closing date for apprications: please inquire to the JlcA office (or theEmbassy of Japan).
send them to the JlcA Tohoku in JApAN bv July 5, 2019. (not extendabtel
(2) Selection:After receiving the documents through proper channers from your
government, the JICA office (or the Embassy of Japan) wiil conductscreenings, and then forward the documents to the JlcA Tohoku in Japan.selection will be made by the JlcA Tohoku in consultation with concernedorganizations in Japan. The applying organization with the best intention toutilize the opportunity of the program wilt be highry varued in the serection.Qualifications of applicants who belong to the military or other military_relatedorganizations and/or who are enlisted in the military will be examined by theGovernment of Japan on a case-by-case basis, consistent with theDevelopment cooperation charter of Japan, taking into consideration theirduties, positions in the organizalion, and other relevant information in acomprehensive manner.
vou will not be selected.
2)After receiving applications, the JlcA offiee (or the Embassy of Japan) will
(3) Notice of AcceptanceNotification of results will be made by the JICA Office (or the Embassy of Japan)not later than Julv 26.2019.
5. Conditions for Attendance:(1) to strictly adhere to the program schedule.
(2) not to change the program topics.
(3) not to extend the period of stay in Japan.
(4) not to be accompanied by family members during the program.
(5) to return to home countries at the end of the program in accordance with thetravel schedule designated by JICA.
(6) to refrain from engaging in any political activities, or any form of employment forprofit or gain.
(7) to observe Japanese laws and ordinances. lf there is any violation of said lawsand ordinances, participants may be required to return part or all of the trainingexpenditure depending on the severity of said violation.
(8) to observe the rules and regulations of the accommodation and not to changethe accommodation designated by JICA.
(9) to comply with law and regulation to prevent animal disease infection instructedin Attachment 3 in ANNEX .
[V. Ad m i n i strative Arran g effr enfs1. Organizer:
Tel: 81(") - 248(.*) -25 -2340 Fax 81 (*) _248 (**) _ 25 _2340(*): country code for Japan (""): area code for Nishishirakawa
(5) URL: http://wr,vw. n lbc.q o.jp/en/i ndex. html
3. Travel to Japan:(1)Air Ticket: The cost of a round-trip ticket between an international airport
designated by JICA and Japan will be borne by JICA.
(2) Travel lnsurance: Coverage is from time of arrival up to departure in Japan.Thus traveling time outside Japan will not be covered.
4. Accommodation in Japan:JlcAwillarrange the following accommodations for the participants in Japan:
1) J|CATokyo Center (JICATOKYO)
Address: 249-5 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0066, JapanTEL: B1-3-3485-7051 FAX: A1-3-3485-7904
(where "81" is the country code for Japan, and ,,3', is the local area code)xlf there is no vacancy at JlcAToKyo, JlcAwill arrange alternativeaccommodations for the participants. Please refer to facility guide of TIC at its URL,https://wranru. iica.oo. ip/tokvo/enq lish/office/index. html
2) NationalLivestock Breeding center (NLBC) Dormitory for overseasTrainees (main site of technical training)
Address; 1 odakurahara, odakura, Nish igo-mu ra, Nish ish ira kawa-gun,Fukushima 961-8061, Japan
TEL: 81-248-25-2340
5. Expenses:
The following expenses will be provided for the participants by JlcA:('l) Allowances for accommodation, meals, living expenses, outfit, and shipping(2) Expenses for study tours (basically in the form of train tickets.)(3) Free medical care for participants who become ill after arriving in Japan (costs
related to pre-existing illness, pregnancy, or dental treatment are not included)(4) Expenses for program implementation, including materials
For more details, please see "lll. ALLOWANCES" of the brochure forparticipants titted "KENSHU-lN GUIDE BooK," which wiil be given beforedeparture for Japan.
6. Pre-departure Orientation:A pre-departure orientation will be held at the respective country's JICA Office (orJapanese Embassy), to provide participants with details on travelto Japan,conditions of the workshop, and other matters.
V Other tnfdrmation1. Training site
Main training site is National Livestock Breeding center (NLBC) Head office,located in Fukushima prefecture.
2. Accommodation facilitiesDuring the training course at NLBC, you willstay in the NLBC Dormitory (Unrikehotels, it is an accommodation where trainees live in coopEailln witn eacrrothrer.). This dormitory is located on NLBC premises.
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-Free internet access t er is provided in the
are available and there are 5
-on Saturdays, sundays, and horidays, due to the staff members,day off in principle,the participants could be required'to organize their daily scheOute as free time inhollday.
3. Climate
lnformation on the climate of the Shirakawa area is provided below. The trainingperiod runs from the end of spring to summer with rainy season (mid June to lateJuly). lt is strongly recommended that you bring not only summer clothes, but alsoautumn clothes.
weather in Shirakawa where NLBc@
communalspace, and bicycles can be borrowed.-Single rooms (4 have a bath and toilet, 17 do not)
communal shower rooms.
Temperature ("C) July Arg sup Oct Nov DecMaximum 35.0 35.7 29.1 27.0 L9.7 17.2Average 25.8 24.4 L9.4 14.6 9.7 3.5
The inception report should contain the following details.This report (document and presentation material) must be submitted to the JICA andNLBC before training period (August 9).
o Purpose-To share information with all of the other participants and with Japanesestaff such as lecturers and NLBC staff.-To clarify the issues and challenges that participants are currenly facing intheir work.-To provide in advance information on issues and chailenges that theparticipants and their organizations feel require action to deliverimprovements.
a GontentPart 1
Basic lnformation
Brief description
(1-2 pages)
Your name and position
Name of organization
Organizational chart
Role of organization
Part2
Main part of the
inception report
Explanation of participant's work in charge, scope of duties and
Current situation and challenges in your country,s livestock industry
as titled below and in your charge
a. General view
b. Rural development
c. Government policy
d. Animal production and breeding
e. Pasture and forage
f. Animalhealth
S. Processing and Distribution system of livestock products
h. Legislative and institutional
i. Others
Critical and priority issues and challenges to be addressed in the
regions that you are responsible for and in your organization
Particular topics you hope to learn and specific post activities
including policy and project planning you are interested in order
to address the challenges described above and others
. LayoutThe report must be typed in English using Microsoft Word.3-5 pages of A4 paper (21 cm x 29.5 cm).12-point font, sinole spaced.
o Presentationln the second week of the training program, participants will be asked to make apresentation (lPlease prepare your presentation materials using Microsoft powerpoint.
" lt is advisable that you include some reference materials-such as maos,photos, and statistical information-to help illustrate your country,s currentsituation.
Questionnaire 1: should be submitted together with the Application form.
Questionnaire I
Your name
Country
1. Outline of your workPlease mark with an "X" up to three fields that are most closely related to your current
work.
Outline of your work XPolicy planning and/or project management for a central government
"g"*yPolicy planning and/or project management for a local government rg"*yLivestock/livestock products marketing
Dissemination
lmport, export, or quarantining of livestock/livestock products
Veterinary services
Research work at an testing laboratory or R&D institution
Teaching position at an educational institute (University)
Other (please describe your work)
2. Areas of particular interest
Please mark with an "X" three areas that you are particularly interested in learningabout during the training program in Japan.
Area of lntereSt xDevelopment of Livestock Production from postwar reconstruction
Role assignment of policy plan of central and local governments in lapan
Establishment of laws, regulations and systems
Related organizations and systems necessary for Japanese policy
Project cycle management
Promotion of Experiment and research work in the livestock field
Acquisition of the livestock field technology
Animalfeed production / Silage technology
Disease control and hygiene management
Statlstical data management
Safe food production (Traceability, HACCP, GAp)
Livestock/livestock-p rod uct m arketing
Livestock breeding management and reproduction management in Japan
Rural Development Theory and practice
Culture, society, transportation system, experience in Japan
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Instruction for animal disease prevention
To prevent pathogens that could cause livestock diseases from being brought into Japan,participants must comply with the following regulations.
l. Prior to departure for Japan
The participants must not come into contact with poultry or other livestock (e.g.cows, pigs, or chickens) on the day before or on the day of their departure.Participant must not enter facilities related to animal husbandry (.1), includingslaughterhouse, livestock market, artificial insemination facility, animal diseasediagnostic facilities, etc. on the day before or on the day of your departure.The participants must either take a bath or a full body shower to thoroughly washyourself (including your hair) using shampoo and soap on the day before or on theday of your departure.
All of the clothes that the participants bring to Japan and must meet all of thefollowing requirements.
1) The clothes must not have been used when working in animal rearing 6;s2sfz)or other facilities related to animal husbandry in your home country.
2) The clothes must not have been used since you were last washed.3) The clothes will be subjected to heat sterilization, so you must be suitable for
ironing.
The shoes, bags that the participants are wearing on your arrival must not havebeen used when working in animal rearing areas or otherfacilities related to animalhusbandry in your home country (the shoes and bags must be free from soil fromanimal rearing areas as wellas blood, etc., from slaughterhouses) or you must nothave been worn since purchase. lf the participants have brought shoes other thanthe ones you are wearing, these shoes must also meet these standards. (sandalsare inappropriate forfarm visiting, shopping by bicycle. please bring shoes that areeasy to move.)
The participants must not bring into Japan any livestock or livestock products thatare prohibited under Japan's quarantine law, or any goods that have been usedwhen working in animal rearing areas or otherfacilities related to animal husbandryin your home country.
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2. Upon arrivalin Japan
When the participants arrive in Japan, you must go to the animal quarantine counterlocated in the arrivals area at the airport. The trainees must take all measures necessaryto comply with instructions given by animal quarantine officers, such as having the solesof their shoes disinfected.
ln addition to the above regulations, the participants must, upon your arrival, be informedof the following matters regarding the prevention of infectious diseases in livestock.
(1) The participants are not permitted to enter animal rearing areas for one week afterarrival in Japan.
(2) All of the clothes that the participants were wearing on arrival in Japan must bewashed and, if you are suitable for ironing, ironed immediately to heat steritizethem. ln principle, any article other than clothing that the participants bring withthem from your home country must not be brought into animal rearing areas inJapan.
(3) ln addition to the above regulations, the participants must follow all epidemicprevention regulations the facility requires in the animal rearing areas that you visitduring the training.
3. Upon arrival at the training center in NLBC
A) The participants are required to wash and disinfect the soles of your shoes anddisinfect your mobile phone, camera, etc., as wellas your hands on the day arrival.
B) The participants must either take a bath or a full body shower to thoroughly washyourself (including your hair) using shampoo and soap on the day anival.
C) The participants are required to receive a basic lecture about Japanesebiosecurity measures concerning animal husbandry on the day arrival.
("1) Facilities related to animal husbandry: Any places that might contain rnanure, blood,bodily fluids or pathogenic microbes from poultry or other livestock, or any placeswith soilthat might contain such matter (e.g. slaughterhouses, artificial inseminationfacilities, livestock hygiene centers, and livestock markets)
(*2) Animal rearing areas: Any sites on farms where poultry or other livestock are beingreared (e.9. livestock barns, pasture, offices, and fodder storage sites)
For Your ReferenceJICA and Capacity Development
The key concept underpinning JICA operations since its establishm entin 1974 has been theconviction that "capacity development" is central to the socioeconomic development of any country,regardless of the specific operational scheme one may be undertaking, i.e. expert assignments,development projects, development study projects, training programs, Jocv programs, etc.
Within this wide range of programs, Tiaining Programs have long occupied an importantplace in JICA operations- Conducted in Japaq they provide partner countries with opportunities toacquire practical knowledge accumulated in Japanese society. Participants dispatched by partnercountries might find useful knowledge and re-create their own knowledge for enhancement of theirown capacify or that ofthe organization and society to which they belong.
About 460 pre-organized programs cover a wide range ofprofessional fields, ranging fiomeducation, health, infrastructure, energy, trade and finance, to agriculture, rural development, gendermainstreaming, and environmental protection. A variety of programs and are being custom ized toaddress the specific needs of different target organizations, such as policy-making organizations,service provision organizations, as well as research and academic institutions. Some programs areorganized to target a certain group of countries with similar developmental challenges.
Japanese Development Experience
Japan is the first non-Western country to successfully modemize its society and industrializeits economy. At the core of this process, which started more than 140 years ago, was the ,,adopt andadapt" concept by which a wide range ofappropriate skills and knowledge have been imported fiomdeveloped countries; these skills and knowledge have been adapted and/or improved using local skills,knowledge and initiatives- They finally became internalized in Japanese society to suit its local needsand conditions.
From engineering technology to production management methods, most of the know-howthat has enabled Japan to become what it is today has emanated from this .,adoption and adaptation,process, which, ofcourse, has been accompanied by countless failures and errors behind the successstories' We presume that such experiences, both successful and unsuccessful, will be useful to ourpartners who are trying to address the challenges currently faced by developing countries.
However, it is rather challenging to share with our partners this whole body of Japan,sdevelopmental experience. This difficulty has to do, in part, with the challenge of explaining a bodyof "tacit knowledge," a type of knowledge that cannot fully be expressed in words or numbers. Addingto this diffrculty are the social and cultural systems ofJapan that vastly differ from those of otherWestern indusfrialized countries, and hence still remain unfamiliar to many partner countries. Simplystated, coming to Japan might be one way of overcoming such a culturar gap.
JICA, therefore, would like to invite as many leaders ofpartner countries as possible to comeand visit us, to mingle with the Japanese people, and witness the advantages as well as thedisadvantages ofthe Japanese systems, so that integration oftheir findings might help them reach theirdevelopmental obj ectives.
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