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Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development Program
@SATREPS
@Friends of SATREPS
[email protected] http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/sh/
Contents
Greetings 4
~ Japan Science and Technology Agency and Sustainable Development Goals ~ 5
SATREPS Projects World Map 6
SATREPS Interview
About SATREPS Program
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Topics 14
Project Fields
Environment / Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)
Environment / Energy (Low Carbon Society / Energy)
Bioresources
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Infectious Diseases Control
13 Projects
10 Projects
14 Projects
9 Projects
10 Projects
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Index 60
Column 64
Contact Information / Locations 66
SATREPS is a joint research program between Japan and developing countries
that aims to find solutions to issues of a global scale, such as global warming,
bio-resources, natural disasters, and infectious diseases. It is part of Japan’s
“science and technology diplomacy” collaboratively pursued by the science and
technology sector and the diplomatic sector to promote mutual development.
Global issues become more and more complex every year, and they tend to hit
developing countries particularly hard. They have gone beyond the stage where
they can be solved by any single country alone. Their solutions will require
international innovations and research outcomes in science and technology to
be fed back into the community, as well as the development of human resources
and upgrading of research capabilities.
In September 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit
was held at U.N. headquarters. This Summit culminated in the adoption of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a collection of goals for the international
community to work together to achieve by 2030. The SDGs are an important
guideline for the elimination of poverty and the realization of sustainable
growth by 2030. They emphasize the importance of global partnerships among
all parties working to achieve them. The intention of SATREPS is to contribute
to the international community as it aims to achieve sustainable development
through the SDGs, by having researchers from Japan and developing countries
work together on issues, creating new knowledge and technologies based on
local needs, which can be put to use in the actual community.
JST, AMED and JICA will continue to engage in global issues together with
developing countries and, by building strong bonds of trust, pursue the creation
of new values in science and technology.
President
Michinari HamaguchiPresident
Makoto SuematsuPresident
Shinichi Kitaoka
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Greetings
~ Japan Science and Technology Agency and Sustainable Development Goals ~
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, consisting of 17 Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets, was unanimously adopted by the
United Nations General Assembly on September 2015. The SDGs encompass
challenges that aff ect all of humanity and our planet. For Japan, the resolution
of these issues is closely linked to the realization of Society 5.0 and the Fourth
Industrial Revolution described in the Fift h Science and Technology Basic Plan,
which is one of Japan’s growth strategies. They are also the basic principles
of Japan’s contribution to developing nations and the international community
at large.
In June 2016 the United Nations held for the fi rst time a forum focused on how
science, technology and innovation (STI) can help achieve the SDGs. There are
strong expectations that STI can provide the scientifi c grounding for tackling
various challenges concerning sustainability that humanity faces today and for
making better policy decisions.
To enable STI to help realize the SDGs, it is vital to ensure collaboration among
all the diverse stakeholders, such as government agencies, universities, research
centers, non-government organizations, and business enterprises. The Japan
Science and Technology Agency will take advantage of all its many functions—
including think tank, research and development, collaboration with industry
and academia, people development, and science communication—to contribute
actively to SDG initiatives in Japan.
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Number of Projects by Region/Research Area
RegionOngoing Projects
Projects* Global-scale Environmental Issues
Low Carbon Society/Energy Bioresources Disaster Prevention
and MitigationInfectious Diseases
Control Total
Asia 9 8 8 8 5 38 77
Middle East - - - - 1 1 2
Europe 1 - - - - 1 3
Africa 6 3 6 1 4 20 39
Latin America - 1 3 2 2 8 21
Oceania - - - - - 0 2
Total 16 12 17 11 12 68 145* Total number of projects carried out under SATREPS since its inception in 2008
: Countries/regions where the project is being implemented
: Countries/regions where projects have been implemented (in the past)
Distribution of research areas of the projects: ■Global-scale Environmental Issues ■Low Carbon Society/Energy
■Bioresources ■Disaster Prevention and Mitigation ■Infectious Diseases Control* SATREPS projects in the fi eld of Infectious Diseases Control have been transferred to AMED - the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development. (On April 1, 2015.)
India .....................■Indonesia .............■■■■■
■■■Cambodia ............■■Sri Lanka ..............■
Thailand ...............■■■■■■■■
Nepal ...................■■Bangladesh ..........■Philippines ...........■■■■
Bhutan .................■Vietnam ................■■■■■Malaysia ...............■■■■Myanmar ..............■■Mongolia ..............■■
Laos
AlgeriaEgyptEthiopia ................■■Cameroon ............■Gabonese ............■Ghana ..................■Kenya ...................■■■
Congo ..................■Zambia .................■■Djibouti ................■Sudan ...................■■Tanzania ...............■Tunisia ..................■Namibia
Burkina Faso ........■BotswanaMadagascar ..........■Malawi ..................■South Africa .........■MozambiqueMorocco ..............■
Africa
ArgentinaEl Salvador ...........■■Colombia .............■Chile ....................■Panama
Brazil ....................■PeruBolivia ..................■Mexico .................■■
Asia
Ukraine ...........■CroatiaSerbia ..............■
EuropeAfghanistanTurkey .............■
Middle East
TuvaluPalau
Oceania
Latin America
Active projects: 68 projects in 38 countries Working to address global challenges, the SATREPS program has launched a total of 145 joint research projects in 51 countries throughout the world (as of September 2019). Many have already made major contributions to bilateral development of human resources and of science and technology, and lead to the utilization of research outcomes in society.
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SATREPS fi nds solutions to global challenges and trains researchers of the future
The world faces a range of issues including natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as global warming, environment and energy issues, food crisis due to a growing population, and spread of infectious diseases. In order to build a sustainable society while making use of limited natural resources, not only Japan but the entire world needs to make collective efforts to promote R&D aimed at fi nding solutions to these issues. In SATREPS, researchers in Japan collaborate with researchers in partner countries tackling concrete issues to implement R&D projects for solving these issues and returning
their achievements to actual society. At R&D sites in partner countries, we encouraged Japanese graduate students and young researchers to play an active role as a member of the team. SATREPS is also committed to training broad-minded researchers with a global perspective.
Recent years have seen an increase in threats that have a global impact, including global warming, major natural disasters, and food problems. SATREPS is working to address such global issues by raising the overall ability of developing countries to handle such challenges, and by enhancing their science and technology research capacity. In addition to conventional meth-ods of applying and transferring science and technology from Japan, SATREPS promotes international joint research so that universities and research institutions in Japan and in developing countries can become partners in the development and application of new technology and in the acquisition of new knowledge. This program is successfully strengthening science and technology diplomacy policy by using Japan’s science and tech-nology as a resource for diplomacy.
Why “Science & Technology Diplomacy” ?
At one time, the involvement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MOFA) in science and technology was largely in the area of security issues, such as nuclear non-proliferation and chemical weapons. Then, when I was a member of the Cabinet Offi ce’s Council for Science and Technology Policy in May 2008, people from the Cabinet Offi ce, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other agencies collaborated to draft a policy for “Science and Technology Diplomacy”* that could utilize a broad range of Japan’s science and technology as a resource for diplomacy. As you can see from the number of Nobel prizes awarded to Japanese
researchers, Japan is still very strong in science and technology. However, the country was not set up to make a suffi cient contribution to developing countries in the area of science and technology. This can be seen in the fact that Japan was making fewer agreements to cooperate on science and technology with developing countries than other advanced countries made. From my perspective as an expert in international politics, I was convinced that science and technology diplomacy needed to be greatly expanded in order to strengthen Japan’s infl uence around the world.
What role does SATREPS play in science & technology diplomacy?
SATREPS has added a government science
and technology budget allocation to the conventional ODA (offi cial development assistance) budget. It is a program that supports international joint research in the fi eld of science and technology through part-nerships with researchers in Asia, Africa, Latin America, etc. A large number of projects are now operational, and as a result researchers in many countries are already collaborating with Japanese researchers to address global issues. These partnerships are building close relationships between Japan and countries that are geographically very distant. As part of this program, it is particularly important to achieve three objectives: 1) Training young researchers and researchers who can work internationally, 2) Innovation, and 3) Ensuring that outcomes can make a lasting contribu-tion to society in the developing country.
Dr. Taizo Yakushiji
Professor Emeritus, Keio UniversityResearch Counsellor, Nakasone Yasuhiro Peace Institute (NPI)
Science & Technology becomes a resource for diplomacy
–SATREPS and Science & Technology Diplomacy–
*”Toward the Reinforcement of Science and Technology Diplomacy,” the Council for Science and Technology Policy, May 19, 2008
Research SupervisorYoshimori Honkura
SATREPS Program Director
JST’s International programs
Science and Technology Offi cial Development AssistanceFor the Earth,
For the Next Generation
International Cooperation to Address Global Issues, Advance Science, Develop Capacity
SATREPS joins and coordinates functions, activities, and capabilities that were once separate, using scientifi c research potential as a mediator for developmental diplomacy
Science and TechnologyPromoting science and technology,
encouraging innovation
Meeting Global NeedsResolving global issues and contributing to
the science and technology community
Japan’s Capabilities• World-leading technology, proven research capacity
• Soft power
International CooperationODA, development assistance
Meeting Local NeedsCapacity development to address issues emerging
as local needs in developing countries
Developing Countries’ Capabilities• Direct experience, knowledge, and data needed for
research on global issues
• Potential to contribute to the global economy
through new markets and industries
SATREPS is a Japanese government program that promotes international joint research. The program is
structured as a collaboration Among the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan Agency
for Medical Research and Development (AMED), which provides competitive research funds for science and
technology projects, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which provides development
assistance (ODA). Based on the needs of developing countries, the program aims to address global issues*1
and lead to research outcomes of practical benefi t to both local and global society*2.
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SATREPS : Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development
1. International Cooperation Enhancing international cooperation in science and technology between Japan and developing countries
2. Addressing Global Issues and Advancing Science Acquiring new knowledge and technology that lead to the resolution of global issues and the advance of science and
technology, and through this process, creating innovations
3. Capacity Development Boosting self-reliant research and development capacity in developing countries through international joint research,
constructing sustainable research systems that can contribute to resolving issues, coordinating networking between researchers, and training future human resources in developing countries and in Japan
Utilize Research Outcomes
*1 Global issues: Issues that aff ect more than a single country or region, and cannot be resolved without international collabora-tion. Examples include energy/environment issues, disaster risk reduction, infectious disease control, and food security.
*2 Utilization of research outcomes: The research projects should lead to future social and economic benefi ts, achieved by using newly obtained knowledge and technology to enhance government services or to develop products that can be deployed in the market.
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SATREPS projects in the fi eld of Infectious Diseases Control have been transferred to AMED - the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development. (The transfer took place on April 1, 2015. Projects that terminated before that date were not transferred.)
Research Fields
SATREPS projects typically share the following characteristics:
• To envisage their outcomes being applied to the benefi t of broader society as well as in the developing country
• To cover topics in developing countries for which research and development to resolve an issue is particularly
necessary, and for which capacity building of researchers is required
• To contribute to the resolution of global issues and scientifi c and technological progress
Global-scale Environmental IssuesThis research area aims to resolve environmental and energy issues occurring on a global scale triggered by deterioration of ecosystems and biodiversity, increased pollution, concentration of urban population, increased production and consumption activities, and climate change.
Examples of eligible research projects
• Chemical pollution, its risk reduction and remediation• Sustainable utilization of water resources along with processing and
ensuring of safe water supply• Establishing a material-cycle society (recovery and reuse of useful
resources including wastes)• Conservation and restoration of ecosystems and biological diversity• Urban environmental conservation (including greening)
and environment creation• Mitigating environmental degradation caused by
urbanization, constructing pleasant cities• Reconstruction and restoration of environments
damaged by large-scale disasters• Sustainable use of natural resources• Climate change prediction,
adaptation or mitigation
Environment/Energy
Low Carbon Society/EnergyThis research area consists of energy conservation, promotion of the utilization of renewable energies, and research and development of smart society; research outcomes can poten-tially be utilized to cut greenhouse gas emissions and realize a low carbon future.
Examples of eligible research projects
• Clean and effi cient energy utilization technology, energy saving technology utilizing strategies such as high-effi ciency equipment or energy recycling, and energy system for implementing low carbon approaches, etc.
• Utilization of renewable energies including solar, wind wave, ocean energy, geothermal, biomass, etc.
• Creation of low carbon, resource recycling cities and regions using ICT, IoT, and AI: smart cities, smart communities, smart agriculture, transportation networks, and next generation infrastructure etc.
• Key technologies for Carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS), resource recycle, urban mining development, sustainable use of natural resources such as fossil fuels and minerals
* Each of the Research Supervisors has overall responsibility for research in a specifi c research area. He or she joins external experts on the screening com-mittee, a committee that decides on candidates for SATREPS projects (including candidates for conditional selection). Aft er projects have been approved, the Research Supervisors handles the research management for his or her research area by coordinating the research plans of the individual research projects, ex-changing ideas and views with principal investigators, giving advice concerning the research, conducting project evaluations, and by other means as necessary.
* A project is not eligible if it consists merely of transfer of Japanese technology without entailing any joint research, or solely of surveys and other simple operations that do not make any contribution to the advancement of science and technology, or if it produces outcomes that can only be of benefi t to one particular country.
Infectious Diseases ControlPeople and goods now cross national borders so fre-quently that the threats of HIV/AIDS, malaria, Dengue fever, tuberculosis, highly pathogenic infl uenza, and other emerging and reemerging infectious diseases are not con-fi ned to developing countries. Japan is keen to boost inter-national cooperation regarding infectious diseases that have the potential to enter Japan, in order to accumulate knowledge in advance of any actual outbreak.
Examples of eligible research projects
• Zoonosis such as avian infl uenza, rabies and others• Epidemiology, diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics for the
detection and control of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, Ebola virus diseases, Malaria, Dengue fever and tuberculosis
Disaster Prevention and MitigationTo realize safe, resilient and sustainable cities and society, this research area will engage in comprehensive and systematic research, within a global framework on prevention and mitigation of natural disasters as well as increasingly serious large-scale disasters caused by urbaniza-tion, leveraging the experience and knowledge accumulated in Japan.
Examples of eligible research projects
• Clarifying the mechanisms of disasters associated with natural phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic eruptions, storms, storm surges, inundation, drought, heat waves and landslides, together with measures to mitigate such disasters and risks, as well as measures for restoration and reconstruction.
• Measures to mitigate the damage from major disasters that have become more serious with urbanization (fi res, fl ooding, damage to lifelines/transportation networks, etc.)
• Construction and maintenance of cities with resilient social infrastructure that can withstand natural and man-made disasters
• Prompt collection and effective utilization of disaster related information to contribute to regional and urban disaster prevention and mitigation (development of technology to utilize disaster observation satellites, remote sensing, GIS, GNSS, ICT, IoT, UAV, etc.)
• Research on disaster prevention, mitigation, and recovery through combination of approaches from natural sciences and humanities and social sciences areas, aiming at establishment of elaborate and practical disaster forecast system as well as realization of effective reconstruction.
BioresourcesBioresources provide us with foods, medicines, animal feeds, textiles, energy, and much more, but sustainable production is threatened recently by problems such as desertifi cation, salinization of agricul-tural land, pests, unstable temperatures, and unreliable rainfall. This research area concentrates on collaborative research that can point the way to sustainable means of production and utilization.
Examples of eligible research projects
• Sustainable production and utilization of bioresources (resource management, breeding, cultivation, propagation and culturing technology for plant, animal, marine and microbial resources, production systems etc.)
• Evaluation and effective utilization of bioresources (using biodiversity for search, identifi cation, and production of useful substances from bioresources, except for human drug development)
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Build more capacity against infectious diseases around the world
Outbreaks of epidemics such as SARS in Hong Kong and Ebola in Western Africa can spread globally in short time unless quick and effective measures are taken. Further capacity building, in terms of surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, is needed to accurately capture the signs and quickly respond to outbreaks of diseases.SATREPS makes scientifi c technology developed by universities and research institutions in Japan available to the world.
Program Supervisor
Haruo Watanabe
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Program Offi cer
Akio YamadaProgram Offi cer
Kiyoshi Kita
S&T research contributes to solving environmental issues in developing countries
A good, healthy environment is an indispensable foundation for improving the quality of life of local residents and achieving sustainable develop-ment of society. SATREPS aims to contribute to addressing environmental issues facing developing countries, including conservation of ecosystems, prevention of pollution, and waste management, through joint research by researchers in Japan and partner countries, and through utilization of the research outcomes to benefi t local society. SATREPS is keen to receive proposals for joint research projects capable of making high-quality contri-butions at an international level that meet the needs of partner countries.
Research Supervisor
Yukari Takamura
Research Supervisor
Yoshifumi YasuokaResearch Supervisor
Toru NakashizukaRese
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Towards a low carbon society and sustainable development
Recent global warming urges us to rapidly reduce CO2 emission by all human activities, including our daily lives, transportation, and industry. This calls for innovative technologies related to energy effi ciency, renew-able energy, energy networks, and so on. By conducting research on such technologies and studying social implementation process of the research outcome, SATREPS aims to facilitate early dissemination of the developed technologies and realize a low carbon society.
Research Supervisor
Masayuki Kamimoto
Research Supervisor
Atsushi TsutsumiResearch Supervisor
Naoki ShikazonoR
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A better life through effective use of bioresources
Bioresources are essential for our daily lives. The SATREPS program aims to enrich the lives of people in developing countries by applying outcomes from research and development in Japan to bioresources in developing countries, by fi nding possibilities for new applications, and by contributing to increased food production and improved nutrition. The understanding of people in the partner country is vital when proceeding with joint research that utilizes bioresources.
Research Supervisor
Tsukasa Nagamine
Research Supervisor
Misa MasudaResearch Supervisor
Shuichi Asanuma
Creating resilient societies using Japan’s disaster prevention science and technology
News of major disasters around the world—including major earth-quakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and fl ooding—is never-ending. Japan has used its direct experience of coping with disasters to develop some of the world’s leading disaster prevention and mitigation technology. The next stage is to share this technology with developing countries and pursue strategies leading to practical solutions. SATREPS aims to bring about sustainable, resilient societies while safeguarding the lives and assets of local people in developing countries.
Research Supervisor
Takashi Asaeda
Research Supervisor
Yoshimori HonkuraResearch Supervisor
Kaoru Takara
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SATREPS 2019
SATREPS Project Scheme
Project Mid-term
About 3-6 Months before
Project Ends
Request for Technical Cooperation
Project Ends
Project Monitoring
R/D signed(JICA and developing country
research institution)
Detailed Planning Survey
Project Selection (Provisional)Project Selection (Provisional)
Request Review
Call for Proposals
Project Ends
Terminal Evaluation
Mid-term Evaluation
CRA signed
(Research institute)
Peer Review
Follow-up Evaluation
JICAJST
AMED
Examination of
Project DetailsCRA and R/D
signed after
about 1 year
Start of International Joint Research
Formal Approval
Ex-post Evaluation
Joint Approval
Collaboration/Cooperation
Project Accepted
Project Accepted
Request for ODA
Request for Collaboration
Application Accepted
〈JST
〈JICA〉
〉〈AMED〉Funds for ResearchExpenses (Domestic)Project Management& Evaluation
Universities, Research Institutions, etc. in Developing Country
Principal Investigator & Researchers
Universities, Research Institutions, etc. in Japan
International Joint Research(CRA)
Dispatch of JICA Experts (Researchers from Japan)
Provision of Research Equipment
Dispatch of Researchers to Train in Japan
Jointly Approve Projects
Complementary Funding
Principal Investigator & Researchers
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Japan
Ministry of Education,Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan
JICA
JST AMED
Developing Country (Counterpart) Japan
Ministry Responsible for ODAin the Recipient Country
Funds for Research Expenses(in the Recipient Country)Project Management & Evaluation
Funds for Research Expenses(in the Recipient Country)Project Management & Evaluation
Project Proposal
Competitive Research Funds/ODA Technical Cooperation Projects
The Cooperation among JST, AMED and JICA
Overall research and development management of the
international joint research is handled jointly by JST and
AMED, both of which have expertise in funding research
projects at research institutions in Japan, and JICA, which
has expertise in technical cooperation in developing
countries.
It is expected that the promotion of international joint
research activities under this program will enable Japanese
research institutions to conduct research more eff ectively
in fi elds and targets where it is advantageous to implement
the research in developing countries. Meanwhile, it is hoped
that for research institutions in the developing countries
(primarily universities and research institutions focusing on
activities for public benefi t, but excluding those related to
military aff airs), the establishment of research center facil-
ities and the development of human resources through
joint research activities will make it possible to develop
self-reliant, sustainable research systems.
JST and AMED will provide fi nancial support to the
Japanese research institutions for the project activities in
Japan and JICA will provide fi nancial support to the research
institutions in the ODA recipient countries within the frame-
work of technical cooperation projects*.
* As JICA supports the partner country with ODA under the technical cooperation framework, the country is required to depend on its own efforts. Consequently, the local institution's costs incurred for the project (labor cost, offi ce rent, consumables by local researchers, operation and maintenance of equipment provided, domestic transportation fees for local researchers, conference attendance allowances, and other miscellaneous costs) should in principle be covered by its own country.
■ Research fi elds Environment/Energy, Bioresources,
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Infectious Diseases Control
• SATREPS projects in the field of Infectious Diseases Control have been transferred to – the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED). (The transfer took place on April 1, 2015. Projects that terminated before that date were not transferred.)
■ Duration of research 3-5 years
■ Countries covered by SATREPS ODA ‘Technical Cooperation Projects’
receiving countries
■ Project budget Approx. 800,000 USD*/year for one project
(JST/AMED:300,000 USD*, JICA: 500,000 USD*)*1USD=120JPY
Ref. Application Guidelinehttp://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/koubo.html
Point
SATREPS Project Step
* Provisionally selected: At this stage, discussion of details with the counterpart research institution or circumstances in the developing country may still result in small modifi cations to the project name or description, a shorter project term, or even termination of a newly-selected research project. For that reason, the project is described as provisionally selected.
Project Progress
Applications of Research Proposals and ODA Technical CooperationJST and AMED invite researchers at universities and research institutes in Japan to submit research proposals in specifi c
research areas. While JST and AMED select proposals, requests are received from developing countries for ODA technical
cooperation for the international joint research, and Ministry of Foreign Aff airs(MOFA) reviews these requests in conjunction
with JICA in Japan. Therefore, it is essential for the Principal Investigator(PI) in Japan to coordinate with researchers in the
ODA recipient country in order to confi rm the details of the joint research when making an application to JST and AMED.
Offi cial requests for ODA technical cooperation must be submitted by the research institution in the recipient country to
MOFA by the specifi ed deadline, via the ministry or agency in the recipient country responsible for ODA and the local Japanese
embassy.
Selection of SATREPS Projects(Provisional)The selection process for research projects at JST / AMED and the screening process for ODA technical cooperation at MOFA
/ JICA are interlinked. The applications submitted to JST/AMED by the Japanese PI and to MOFA (local Japanese embassy)
for ODA technical cooperation must be provisionally selected in order for the research project to be supported under the
program.
Preparation for an International Joint Research ProjectTo implement the international joint research, a Record of Discussions (R/D) must be signed by the research counterpart(s)
in the developing country and JICA to confi rm that they agree on the details of the ODA technical cooperation. In addition,
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or similar document about the joint research must also be signed between the
research institutions (parties concerned) in Japan and the ODA recipient country.
Evaluation by JST, AMED and JICAProjects are reviewed by JST, AMED, and JICA, acting in collaboration. JST/AMED evaluate the whole of the international joint
research project, both in Japan and in the developing country, from the perspective of the project outcome benefi ting soci-
ety by contributing to the resolution of global issues, and from the perspective of the project advancing science and tech-
nology. JICA evaluates the joint activities of the PI and other researchers including the counterpart research institutions’
researchers from an ODA project perspective, confi rming that the project has contributed to developing human resources
and enhancing capacity in the developing country, and has contributed to the developing country’s needs.
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Establishment of Carbon-Cycle-System with Natural Rubber
Advantage of Joint Research
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2010
■ Country: Socialist Republic of Vietnam
■ Research Institutions in Vietnam: Hanoi University of Science and Technology
(HUST) / Rubber Research Institute of Vietnam (RRIV)
■ Research Institutions in Japan: School of Engineering, Nagaoka University of
Technology / National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
■ Research Period: 5 Years
■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2207_vietnam.html
We are focusing on the potential of natural rubber as a recyclable resource.
Research has been conducted that can be done only in countries producing
natural rubber, including development of natural-rubber deproteinization
equipment and natural-rubber manufacturing wastewater treatment system.
Exchanges among staff including the President deepened the partnership between
the universities, which contributed to establishing a graduate school in cooperation
with each other and to realizing their double-degree program.
The Installation of diverse research equipment such as NMR* and joint
research activities led to signifi cant strides in the research, and to establish-
ing a natural rubber research center. The project also contributed to substantially
enriching education through Japan-Vietnam student exchanges as well as mutual
study abroad and double-degree programs.
*NMR… Nuclear Magnetic Resonator. Essential for structural determination and resolution of molec-ular interaction of organic compounds, biogenic substances, and macromolecular com-pounds including natural rubber.
Glimpse at research
School of Engineering,
Nagaoka University of
Technology
Principal Investigator
Prof. Tran Van Top
Vice President of Hanoi
University of Science and
Technology (HUST)
Reducing CO2 emissions by replacing synthetic rubber with natural rubber
Creating new industries through high-performance rubber and advanced polymers
MEXT Minister’s visit was reported on TV
Then Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Tech-
nology Masaharu Nakagawa visited a rubber research institute in
Ho Chi Minh. In the meeting room, staff in Vietnam placed a log of
a rubber tree brought from a farm
near the border with Cambodia.
Rubber is harvested by collecting
sap through a tapping process in
which an incision is made in the
tree bark. Not only were images of
Minister Nakagawa tapping the sap
broadcast on TV, the Minister also
took considerable interest in the
project.
Environment and Energy
(Global-scale Environmental
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Hevea rubber tree plantation
Natural rubber latex harvested from
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Proteins (red to black color) included in natural
rubber (yellow)
Product quality will improve!
Prototype of low-protein
rubber gloves
Project completion symposium in March
2016
Wastewater treatment test
at RRIV
Principal Investigator
Prof. FUKUDA Masao
Use of petroleum-derived synthetic
rubber tires that emit a lot of CO2
Signifi cant quantities of CO2 that cause
global warming are emitted when syn-
thetic rubber tires are manufactured and
utilized (due to abrasion while a vehicle is
in motion).
Replacement of synthetic rubber with
natural rubber for tire materials
Rubber trees capture as much as 350 million
tons of CO2 per 10 million ha in one year and
emit oxygen.
Next-generation natural rubber industry
is realized based on environmentally
friendly recycling systems
By developing manufacturing and treatment
technologies, rubber trees are utilized as nat-
ural rubber, organic polymers, and biomass
resources. Industry creation
R&D of new materials
Development of new quality evaluation standards
Establishment of manufacturing technology
Counters global warming
Also contributes to increasing employment
Clean wastewater and exhaust, environmentally-
friendly
Enormous quantities of CO2 are emitted during the manufacture and
use of petroleum-derived synthetic rubber as the raw material for car
tires. Replacement of the synthetic rubber with natural rubber, which is
derived from plants that capture and fi x CO2, would help to prevent
global warming. This project is working to advance the refi ning tech-
nology to remove proteins from natural rubber, thereby enabling a
wider range of uses and the development of new materials. In addi-
tion, researchers are working to enhance and apply technology for
processing wastewater and rubber tree waste in order to reduce CO2
emissions at the manufacturing stage and the impact on the environ-
ment. These activities are expected to cultivate the foundations of a
next-generation natural rubber industry.
In order to foster a next-generation natural rubber industry, the project
is attempting to develop high performance natural rubber that can be
used for products such as ultra-light weight tires, to develop functional
polymers appropriate for new applications such as battery and auto
body materials, and to defi ne new assessment methods compatible
with high quality refi ned natural rubber, as well as achieving advances
in energy-recovering wastewater and waste treatment technology
suitable for treating effl uent and rubber tree waste from the manufac-
ture of natural rubber.
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Pilot Study for Carbon Sequestration and Monitoring in Gundih Area, Central Java Province, Indonesia
CO2 is transported to suitable place for
burying
Study of CO2 separation and recovery methodDesign of storage facility
Survey of underground structure
Large quantities of CO2 are released from gas fi elds into the air
During natural gas production, large quantities of CO2 are
simultaneously produced and released into the air.
CO2 is buried underground to reduce CO2 emissions
Our goal is to develop a system in which CO2 from
produced gas is separated and recovered, buried
underground, and monitored over a long period.
Monitoring of buried CO2
Seismic prospecting testTraining on data
recording equipment
Pertamina’s Gundih Central Processing Plant (CPP)
CO2 emitted from this CPP is separated and recovered
CO2 with natural gas production should be sealed deep inside the Earth!
Japan has imported large quantities of natural gas from Indonesia. In these
gas fi elds, demonstrations are conducted of the CO2 underground storage
technology that Japan has been developing. This will widen the scope of global
warming measures and contribute signifi cantly to the future of the Earth.
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Principal Investigator
Specially Appointed Prof.MATSUOKA Toshifumi
Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University
Participation of Asian Development Bank speeds up social implementation
The biggest challenge of this project was to launch a pilot proj-
ect in order to separate, capture, and store CO2 into the under-
ground aquifer near the gas fi elds.
On March 2015, the conclusion of
new MoC (Memorandum of Cooperation) among
relevant organizations will allow for significant
progress in the social implementation of the CCS
*technology, which is the fi rst case in Southeast
Asia.
*CCS...Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage
Environment/Energy (Low
Carbon Society/Energy)
Principal Investigator
Dr.Wawan Gunawan Kadi
Vice Rector, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
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The mission is to solve the problem of reduction of emitted CO2 associated with natural gas production
Imaging the subsurface CO2 storage is indispensable for the safe operation of CCS
Electromagnetic prospecting baseline
survey being conducted
Advantage of Joint Research
Gas fi eld development is a critical issue in Indonesia amid its robust eco-
nomic growth. Indonesia-Japan joint development of technologies to press
forward with gas fi eld development accompanied with global warming measures will
further deepen their bilateral friendship that will continue long into the future.
Wastewater treatment test
at RRIV
Indonesia government plans to reduce CO2 emissions by 26% from
2005 levels by the year 2020. However, the large quantities of CO2 that
are released into the atmosphere during production of natural gas at gas
processing plant is thought as one of the serious problems for the
achievement of the national purpose of a total CO2 reduction. This prob-
lem can be solved by establishing a system for carbon dioxide capture
and storage (CCS) technology in which the CO2 from natural gas pro-
duction is captured and injected into the ground as a means of directly
reducing CO2 emissions. This project is to conduct research and devel-
opment of safety storage of CO2 in the subsurface and to establish
monitoring technologies in the Gundih gas fi eld in Central Java, where
natural gas production is just started.
The fi nal purpose of research and development aims to reduce the
level of CO2 emitted in association with natural gas production, and to
systematize CCS technologies for safe underground storage of the
CO2, helping to reduce CO2 emissions on a global scale. Since
FY2012, the project has continued to study existing data, conduct
surface surveys, and analyze rock samples to select the storage site,
and has assembled the basic data required for evaluating storage
layers.
Development of environmentally-friendly gas fi elds
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2011
■ Country: Republic of Indonesia
■ Research Institutions in Indonesia: Institute Teknologi Bandung (ITB) / Delft
University of Technology (TU Delft), etc.
■ Research Institutions in Japan: Kyoto University / Waseda University / Kyushu
University / Fukada Geological Institute (FGI)
■ Research Period: 5 Years
■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2305_indonesia.htm
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Valorization of Bio- resources based on Scientifi c Evidence in Semi- and Arid Land for Creation of New Industry
We are committed to industry development in North Africa!
Carrying out joint research in North Africa following the Arab
Revolution is not without diffi culties in light of the security issues.
We and our counterparts,
however, both fi nd it reward-
ing to work on this project,
which aims to foster new
industries through the valo-
rization of useful plants pro-
duced in North Africa and training young researchers
in which the future of Tunisia and Morocco lies.
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2015
■ Country: Republic of Tunisia / Kingdom of Morocco
■ Research Institutions in Tunisia and Morocco:
The National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia (Tunisia) /
Institut Agricole et Vétérinaire Hassan II (Morocco) etc.
■ Research Institutions in Japan: University of Tsukuba / Kyoto University / Kyushu
University
■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2706_tunisia.html
We will create new industries through the valorization of bioresources in North Africa.
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Lots of polyphenol!
Olives keep us healthy every day!
Uh-huh.
Scientifi c study of oral tradition
Principal Investigator
Prof. ISODA Hiroko
Director, The Alliance for
Research on the
Mediterranean and North
Africa / Faculty of Life and
Environmental Sciences,
University of Tsukuba
Principal Investigator
General Director Rim SAIED
Principal Investigator
Director Bilal Hajjouji
Ministry of Higher Education
and Scientifi c Research,
Direction General of
Research Valorization
Ministry of Agriculture and
Maritime Fisheries, Rural
Development and Water and
Forests, Kingdom of Morocco
Field study
Product of Bioresources (e.g. Argane oil) made in Morocco
Bioresources
Republic of TunisiaJapan Kingdom of Morocco
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Distribution and export of productsDevelopment and production of products
Survey and functional study of bioresources
Effi cacy study through ecologies surveys
Value chain analysis
Basic design for commercialization and process of industrialization
Focusing on the plenty of bioresources found in Tunisia and Morocco,
we implement functional analysis and epidemiologic studies to develop
seeds of technology for the development of food and cosmetic prod-
ucts, and technologies of authentifi cation of origin of products and
their type towards the development of new products. We also conduct
ecological studies and analysis of the production, export and con-
sumption i.e. value chain of local products. Through this comprehen-
sive approach, we implement an integrated studies based on scientifi c
evidence for the development of seeds for technology and contribute
to develop high value-added functional food and pharmaceutical
products. Finally, we aim to create new industries producing materials
for development of functional foods and medicinal cosmetics through
the collaboration with private sector.
* Bioresources as a part of the dietary culture with the oral tradition of
their medicinal effects.
Establishment of scientifi c evidence to support the medicinal effects of bioresources and construction of a value chain
By implementing research and development of bioresources based on
scientifi c evidence, we aim to upgrade the production capacity of high
value-added agricultural products and to improve technical capability
of private sector. In line with the governmental policies targeting the
food industry, we will contribute to develop a coherent value chain
from production to export, and establish bases for supply and export
of high value-added agricultural products in Tunisia and Morocco.
Advantage of Joint Research
We aim to create new industries producing materials for development of functional
foods and medicinal cosmetics through collaboration with the private sector. This will
contribute to promoting high value-added agriculture, establishing bases for exports, supporting
Japanese companies in expanding their businesses to North Africa, and creating employment
through the development of new industries.
Japanese private companies in the food and cosmetics industries will be collaborating.
There are high expectations that the outcomes of the joint research will lead to the
development of businesses and industries, the cultivation of industries, and the creation
of employment, which are also highly needed in Morocco and Tunisia.
Goats climbing argan trees
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Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation in the Marmara Region and Disaster Education in Turkey
Advantage of Joint Research
The Bosporus as seen from the leading Turkish
counterpart research institution KOERI. It connects
to the project site, the Marmara Sea.
The North Anatolian Fault System. There is a seismic gap (a gap in the record of earthquakes) near
the Marmara Sea.
Joint Coordination Committee Members
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2012
■ Country: Turkey
■ Research Institutions in Turkey: Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research
Institute / Bogazici University (KOERI)
■ Research Institutions in Japan: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and
Technology / The University of Tokyo / Edogawa University / University of Hyogo
■ Research Period: 5 Years
■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2408_turkey.html
Survey the Marmara Sea seismic gap and prepare society for giant earthquakes and tsunamis!
Inland earthquakes that are forecasted to take place in the Marmara Sea in
Turkey also occur frequently in various areas in Japan, such as the
Kumamoto Earthquake. This research helps develop scenarios for such
inland and giant subduction-zone earthquakes and promote disaster mitigation stud-
ies for alleviating their damage.
This research draws on Japan’s latest survey/observation and simulation
studies to promote surveys that develop scenarios of earthquakes and tsu-
namis in the Marmara Sea which are of concern, and conduct studies to mitigate their
damage. The research outcomes will be utilized for disaster prevention and mitigation
education and for training Turkish researchers.
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Turkey and Japan where historical friendship has been built over a century
Ship operation of ocean studies of Marmara Sea, required both
teams to work tirelessly from the planning stage. The fi rst few
ship operations were a tightrope walking, because
securing ship time and planning the survey operation
was not easy at the beginning.
Throughout the 4 years of operation, activities and
studies have been progressing towards the expected
outcomes. This is due to the great efforts and com-
mitments of all involved researchers
and the related institutes towards the
common goal of disaster mitigation.
We believe this project will consolidate
furthermore the good relationship
between Turkey and Japan.
DisasterPrevention and Mitigation
!
Urban Istanbul has both traditional streets and high-rise buildings. Not all
buildings are earthquake-resistant.
New ocean bottom seismograph (OBS). This
newer OBS allows for longer observations than previous
models and is easy to maintain.
Principal InvestigatorPrincipal Research Scientist,
Dr. KANEDA Yoshiyuki
Japan Agency for
Marine-Earth Science and
Technology
Japan
Principal Investigator
Prof. Dr. Haluk Ozener
Director, Kandilli Observatory
and Earthquake Research
Institute, Bogazici University
Republic of Turkey
Promotion of construction work for disaster mitigation
Evacuation drill!
Install Ocean Bottom
Seismographs
Emergency stock OK!
Create levees
Check against new standards
Evacuation preparationPromotion and spread of disaster prevention and mitigation education
Simulation of natural disasters
Determine earthquake resistance standards
Study
Using simulations to visualize sea-bottom observations and other research results
The Marmara Sea region has a high population density, and includes
Istanbul, the center of Turkey’s economy. However, under the sea is
there a seismic gap associated with a giant earthquake. Considering
the level of damage caused by the 1999 Izmit earthquake in the neigh-
boring region to the east, the risk in Marmara is large. Despite that risk,
Turkey still has many outstanding issues for disaster mitigation, includ-
ing building structures that are not compliant with seismic codes. This
project will make seismic observations of the sea-bottom and sur-
rounding regions, and produce simulations that make the disaster risk
visual. In order to build a strong, long-lasting awareness of disaster
preparedness, the project team will organize Regional Disaster
Prevention Communities together with local authorities and other enti-
ties, and will disseminate the information about disaster prevention
through the media to deepen the understanding of disasters.
Providing a scientifi c basis we will advance disaster education, and it can be applied to earthquake research in Japan
The project will raise the accuracy and speed of existing real-time
earthquake and tsunami analysis in Turkey. Through progress in disas-
ter education based on scientifi c evidence, we will aim to raise the
people’s awareness of disaster, and by means of joint proposal for
disaster management, will attempt to extend the benefi ts of the
research outcomes to the whole of Turkey. The research will also assist
in elucidating the mechanisms of earthquakes anticipated in Japan,
such as Tokyo metropolitan near-fi eld earthquakes and the intercon-
nected Tokai, Tonankai, and Nankai earthquakes.
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Development of Rapid Diagnostics and the Establishment of an Alert System for Outbreaks of Yellow Fever and Rift Valley Fever in Kenya
Advantage of Joint Research
Test results received
A positive result! I’d better send
the result!
Result sent
Distribute test kits to regional facilities
Diagnosis does not require a doctor –
anyone with knowledge can conduct test
That was quick – I’ll send
the results!
Someone nearby was infected so we need to
get tested!
I don’t feel too good. I’d better get tested.
Mosquitoes transmit virus to other regions
Infectious disease
outbreak!
mSOS training
Group photo of mSOS training
■ Adopted: FY2011
■ Country: Republic of Kenya
■ Research Institutions in Kenya: Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
■ Research Institutions in Japan: Nagasaki University
■ Research Period (on adoption): 5 Years
Using Mobile Phones to Quickly Contain Arbovirus Outbreaks!
Mosquito-borne viruses have the potential to be transmitted across national
borders. The project allows analysis of diseases found in Kenya but not in
Japan, using the extensive equipment installed at local facilities. These fi nd-
ings can then be utilized in research and development or disease control strategies.
Using a range of scientifi c techniques accumulated in Japan we have devel-
oped rapid diagnostic kits and mobile phone-based surveillance tools that
can be used to counter the spread of infectious diseases in Kenya. In doing so, we are
also helping to develop the skills of the young Kenyan researchers who will continue
working to develop and improve researches on infectious disease control
Principal Investigator
Prof. Matilu Mwau
Evidence-Based Approach Expanded the Co-operative Network
After the effectiveness of the mobile phone–based
“mSOS” outbreak alert system was scientifically veri-
fi ed, the Kenyan Ministry of Health moved to adopt the
system as a nationwide project, at which point the US CDC and
several other international partners lent their support to the pro-
gram in quick succession. The efforts of the young Japanese and
Kenyan researchers working on the front line of the project have
sparked a major movement.
InfectiousDiseases Control
Director, The Centre for
Infections and Parasitic
Disease Control Research,
Kenya Medical Research
Institute (KEMRI)
Republic of Kenya
Institute of Tropical Medicine,
Nagasaki University
Japan
Principal Investigator
Prof. Kouichi MORITA
Rapid diagnosis using point-of-care test kits
Outbreak warning transmitted
Development and practicalization of test kits
Development of alert system to prevent spread of outbreaks
Applying Japanese diagnostic techniques to develop simple test kits for the detection of infectious diseases in Africa
Establishing an outbreak alert system on a nationwide level
Outbreaks of zoonotic arboviral diseases* including yellow fever and
Rift Valley fever are frequent in Kenya and other African countries. We
are working to apply diagnostic technology developed in Nagasaki
University to produce affordable and rapid diagnostic kits including
point-of-care (POC) test kits simple enough for bedside use at regional
healthcare facilities. These kits will facilitate early identifi cation of dis-
ease outbreaks. An outbreak early warning system that utilizes mobile
phones is currently being established to prevent large-scale outbreaks
by effectively and rapidly relay information from peripheral areas to the
central government.
* Viral diseases spread to people and vertebrate animals through
arthropod vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks.
In a joint project with the Kenyan Ministry of Health and Kenyan univer-
sities we developed an outbreak alert system named “mSOS” which
utilizes mobile phones’ short messaging service (SMS). The effective-
ness of this system, which enables swift collaboration between
regional medical institutions and the central Ministry of Health, has
been confi rmed through experimental studies. In collaboration with the
WHO and other international organizations, we aim to set up the sys-
tem on a nationwide level, develop human resources and share this
technology with neighboring countries in future to create an interna-
tional outbreak alert system for rapid containment of outbreaks.
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Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
47
Bioresources
53
25
Environment/Energy(Global-scale Environmental Issues)
33 39
Infectious Diseases Control
Environment/Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)
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Project FieldsSATREPS 2019
Environment/Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)
SATREPS 2019
Recycle 50% of construction and demolition waste
Creating the future of African tropical rainforests with local people
= Establishment of Environmentally Sound Management of Construction and Demolition Waste and Its Wise Utilization for Environmental Pollution Control and for New Recycled Construction Materials =
= Co-creation of Innovative Forest Resources Management Combining Ecological Methods and Indigenous Knowledge =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017
Sound management and recycling of construction and demolition waste, and development of new technologyThe volume of construction and demolition waste (CDW) produced from urban
development is rapidly increasing in Asian countries including Vietnam. This
project will promote sound management and recycling of construction waste in
Vietnam by establishment of guidelines for treatment of construction waste and
standard of quality for recycled materials, and development of technologies for
using the materials (water purifi cation and permeable subbase). We will propose
a strategic business model to boost recycling and review its effectiveness with a
local pilot program.
A resource circulation system that can realize Vietnam’s national strategyVietnam’s national strategy goal for 2025 is to recycle 50% of CDW. We
aim to contribute by building a platform for a resource circulation system
for sound management and recycling of CDW in Hanoi, and through
business application of the new technologies and business models.
Using a combination of indigenous and scientifi c knowledge to design resource management model with ownership by residentsSustainable use of natural resources is essential for the future of rainforests in southeast
Cameroon. This project will make accurate estimate of wildlife habitat density using
camera trap and design a sustainable management model centering on monitoring by
residents. A sustainable model for promising non-timber forest products (NTFPs) will
be built by standardizing production and processing methods. Operators will be educated to ensure the
model to be established in the region and the implementation process will be proposed to the Cameroon
government.
Preserve biodiversity with sustainable management of wildlife and non-timber forest productsThe establishment of forest resource management based on proactive participation by local residents will
promote preservation of biodiversity in the rain forests of Congo Basin. Also, utilization of diverse forest
resources including wildlife and non-timber products as well as improvement in
lives of local residents through commercialization of forest products can be
achieved in a sustainable manner.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Nguyen Hoang Giang
Director of International Cooperation Department, NUCE
Principal Investigator
Prof. KAWAMOTO Ken
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. YASUOKA Hirokazu
The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Research Institutions in Cameroon Institute of Agricultural Research for Development(IRAD) /
Cameroon The University of Dschang
Research Institutions in Japan The Center for African Area Studies / Kyoto University
Research Period 5 Years
Principal Investigator
Chief Research Offi cer Dr. TCHATAT Mathurin
Institute of Agricultural Research for Development
Research Institutions in Vietnam National University of Civil Engineering(NUCE) / Ministry of Construction (MOC) / Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and environment (ISPONRE) / Hanoi University of Science and Technology(HUST) / Hanoi Department of Construction (Hanoi DOC) / Haiphong Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Haiphong DONRE)
Research Institutions in Japan Saitama University / Center for Environmental Science in Saitama / National Institute for Environmental StudiesResearch Period 5 Years
Develop technology that utilizes palm trunks to resolve oil palm plantation issuesMalaysia produces approximately 30% of the world’s palm oil. Oil palm trunks (OPT), trunks
from palm trees that are felled at the end of their economic life, are left on plantations, causing
issues that include the spread of soil-borne diseases, greenhouse gas emissions from decom-
position, and deforestation as tropical forest is cleared to make way for new plantations. This
project is conducting scientifi c and economic assessments of the impact of OPT abandonment,
and attempts to transform OPT into a more valuable resource by developing technology
for producing a range of high-value-added products, including biogas and biodegradable
materials.
Sustainable plantation management and creation of new industries through OPT technologyThis project is based on collaboration between industry, government, and academia in
Malaysia and Japan. It aims to raise the resource value of oil palm trunks and create new
industries by developing technologies that utilize OPT to produce high-value-added prod-
ucts. This contributes to the achievement of sustainable palm plantation management by
facilitating the removal and use of felled OPT and making replantation possible within
existing palm plantations.
Principal Investigator
Prof. K. Sudesh Kumar
School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Principal Investigator
Project LeaderKOSUGI Akihiko
Biological Resources and Post-harvest Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
Research Institutions in Malaysia Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) / Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) / Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) / Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM)
Research Institutions in Japan Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) / IHI Corporation /Hiroshima University
Research Period 5 Years
A facility set up in Malaysia demonstrating technology for utilizing oil palm trunks. Equipped with biogas
production/power generation and water treatment facilities, it produces high-quality OPT pellets and other high-value-added
products from OPT with zero emissions.
Malaysia
DjiboutiAssessing water resources/greening potential and demonstrating agropastoral practicesMost of Djibouti is a harsh desert environment, and the country’s food self-suffi ciency
ratio is only about 13 percent by value. This project aims to ascertain the distribution,
circulation pathways, and sustainable usage levels of Djibouti’s water resources over a
wide area and from a three-dimensional perspective, and expand the area where agro-
pastoral practices are used. Satellite images and UAV images taken throughout Djibouti
are used to assess the current situation based on the relationship between water resources and greening potential/sheep
farming potential. The project also aims to propose water-saving agropastoral models as an extension of the oasis farming
model by developing useful plants and feed crops, along with greening through effective use of urban waste.
Making effi cient use of water resources to enhance arid areas by greening wasteland and by creating agropastoral land
This project aims to identify optimal areas for greening and to extend the
use of sustainable agropastoral practices suitable for arid lands by con-
ducting demonstrations at suitable locations. The process involves deter-
mining the circulation of water in Djibouti as a whole, and, by extension,
groundwater fl ow systems throughout Africa, and identifying other arid
lands with potential for implementation of the techniques
Principal Investigator
Dr. Djama Mohamed Hassan
President of University of Djibouti
Principal Investigator
Prof. SHIMADA Sawahiko
Department of Bioproduction and Environment Engineering, Faculty of Regional Environment Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture
Research Institutions in Djibouti University of Djibouti / Center for Studies and Research of Djibouti / Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, Livestock and Marine Resources of Djibouti
Research Institutions in Japan Tokyo University of Agriculture / Nagasaki University / Akita University / Kyoto University / Geosphere Environmental Technology Corp. / Oriental Consultants Global Co.,Ltd.
Research Period 5 Years
Plantation after felling. Oil palm trunks left on the ground are thought to have a negative effect on the soil environment,
encouraging the spread of soil-borne pathogens.
Stop disorderly expansion! Utilize oil palm trunks for sustainable plantations
= Sustainable Replantation of Oil Palm by Adding Value to Oil Palm Trunk through Scientifi c and Technological Innovation =
= Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2018
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2018
Create sustainable agropastoral practices in the Djibouti desert through developmental management of water resources
= Advanced and Sustainable Methods on Water Utilization Associated with Greening Potential Evaluation =
=
=
Oil palm. After growing for about 25 years, fruit bunch productivity declines,
and the tree is felled.
Meeting with local people at project site on forest resource
monitoring method
Demolition site in Hanoi
Water quality survey at solid waste management center in Hanoi
Construction and demolition waste management facility in Hanoi
Baka pygmy man smoking bushmeat
Girls drying Irvingia gabonensis nuts, the most important NTFP
Socialist Republic of
Vietnam
Sampling to identify algae growing in water tanks at a test farm in Damerjog
Fact-fi nding interviews at the site for a demonstration farm in the Arta Region
Monitoring crop growth using a drone with multispectral sensors at
a progressive farm in Dikhil
Measuring power output and panel temperature to analyze
effi ciency of a solar pumping system at a progressive farm in Dikhil
Republic of Cameroon
Environment/Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)
SATREPS 2019
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SATREPS 2019
Enable safe and effective management of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Damage assessment based on human eyes and sensors to mitigate economic losses to agricultural producers
= Strengthening of the Environmental Radiation Control and Legislative Basis for the Environmental Remediation of Radioactively Contaminated Sites =
= Development and Implementation of New Damage Assessment Process in Agricultural Insurance as Adaptation to Climate Change for Food Security =
Enhance monitoring for understanding changes in the dynamics of radionuclides that may be caused by recent environmental changes The Exclusion Zone surrounding Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station is contaminated by radiocesium
and various other radioactive materials, which are still having a devastating impact even 31 years
since the accident. The water level of the Chernobyl Cooling Pond is diminishing till 6 m lower
level since the circulation pump has been stopped in 2014, that will provide changes in the water
environment and surrounding ecosystem. In addition, there is concern that the frequent occurrence of forest fi res will also have
an impact on the transport of radioactive materials. The project aims to support the enhancement of monitoring and prediction
of the environmental dynamics of radionuclides by taking the above-mentioned factors into account.
Strengthening the management of the Exclusion Zone through enhanced monitoring and model predictionsRecently, the Ukrainian Government provides the efforts to restructure the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone with the aim of more
effective land utilization rather than the resettling of refugees, since radioactive nuclides with a far longer lifetime than cesium
-137* exist in this area. Land use purposes under consideration include waste management, operation of solar panels and
designation as a wildlife reserve to protect the wild animals that have increased in population. It is expected that the fi ndings
of this project, such as environmental dynamics of radionuclides materials and estimated exposure to radiation of workers
that enter this area, will be useful in facilitating the effective management of the Exclusion Zone.
* Cesium -137: A radionuclide with a mass number of 137. Its half-life period is estimated to be about 30 years.
Development and implementation of an effi cient method for damage assessment utilizing spatial information
Specifi cally targeted at Indonesia, which has launched an agricultural insurance system
for rice producers, the project aims to “contribute to future food security on an interna-
tional basis by supporting the improvement of agricultural insurance as a means of
adapting to climate change, thus increasing the adoption of agricultural insurance.” It
also aims to realize the implementation of objective and effi cient damage assessment
covering wide area, the core of agricultural insurance system,
by establishing new assessment method utilizing spatial infor-
mation from such as satellites, drones, GIS and other sources.
Enhancement of agricultural insurance system as a means of adapting to climate change and realization of sustainable agriculture A more effi cient damage assessment method can be built by utilizing satellites and drones, com-
pared to assessment methods relying on eye inspection. By improving insurance system to meet
the needs of Southeast Asia and increasing their adoption, economic damage from climate change to
agricultural producers can be mitigated, thereby contributing to the establishment of a support system to
ensure sustainable production and food security.
Principal Investigator
Director General, Serhii Kirieiev
State Specialized Enterprise ‘ECOCENTRE”
Principal Investigator
Prof. Baba Barus
Faculty of Agriculture, Bogor Agricultural University
Principal Investigator
Prof. NANBA Kenji
Faculty of Symbiotic Systems Science / Institute of Environmental Radioactivity at Fukushima University
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. HONGO Chiharu
Integrated Research Field of Remote Sensing Division, Center for Environmental Remote Sensing, Chiba University
Research Institutions in Ukraine 12 Organizations including Ecocentre,
Chernobyl and 12 other Ukrainian R&D institutes
Research Institutions in Japan Fukushima University / University of Tsukuba / Fukushima Medical University
Research Period 5 Years
Research Institutions in Indonesia Bogor Agricultural University / Udayana University / West Java Provincial
Agriculture Offi ce / Badung District Agriculture Offi ce in Bali Province
Research Institutions in Japan Chiba University / The University of Tokyo / Tohoku University / Nihon University
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
An innovative transdisciplinary approach to fi ghting desertifi cation
Contribute to the conservation of coastal ecosystems and mitigation of global warming through blue carbon !
= Development of Next-Generation Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Framework to Combat Desertifi cation =
= Comprehensive Assessment and Conservation of Blue Carbon Ecosystems and Their Services in the Coral Triangle (Blue CARES) =
Proposing a framework for next-generation sustainable land management (SLM)The project will propose a framework for next-generation SLM in Ethiopia, incor-
porating effects such as enhanced prevention of soil erosion, improvement of land
productivity and increasing local residents’ income. Research sites will be set up
in three different areas (highland, midland and lowland) in the Upper Blue Nile Basin,
which suffers from serious soil erosion caused by rainfall so as to develop practices
and technologies for improving land productivity by reducing soil erosion and
introducing crop-livestock production systems as well as linking such efforts to
improving the livelihoods of local residents.
Contribution to reduction of soil erosion, improvement of land productivity and local residents’ livelihoodsVarious SLM practices targeted to fi ght desertifi cation have been implemented in
many areas of the world, but their sustainability and effectiveness are being ques-
tioned. Hence this project aims to develop improved SLM technologies
and approach that could address the major limitations of the currently
implemented SLM practices and then to propose them to be used in the
study sites and beyond such as to the entire Blue Nile Basin and other
arid regions of the world that are experiencing similar problems.
Elucidation of blue carbon dynamics and assessment of ecosystem services based on new methodologies and frameworkFocusing on blue carbon, which is biological carbon sequestrated by coastal-marine
ecosystems, in the Philippines and Indonesia located in the Coral Triangle as the world
center of biodiversity, this project aims to evaluate and predict the functions and dynam-
ics of the blue carbon ecosystems for the carbon capture and sequestration. For this
purpose, we will develop an innovative and integrated monitoring/modeling system and
carry out the comprehensive assessment of blue carbon ecosystem services. In addition,
a “core-and-network” system will be built for sustainable nation-wide network-based
monitoring and associated human resource development.
Establish and propose “Blue Carbon Strategy” and develop a framework for its implementation
Based on various surveys, model system development and analyses, the project
will establish and propose “Blue Carbon Strategy”, with its effective implementation
scheme arrangement, as a local-global integrated strategy to conserve coastal
ecosystems and improve their resilience, which will enhance blue carbon seques-
tration, and thereby contribute to improving the global environment.
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. Derege Tsegaye Meshesha
College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Bahir Dar University
Principal Investigator
Director Riyanto Basuki
Marine Research Center, Agency for Marine and Fisheries Research and Human Resources, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
Principal Investigator
Prof. TSUNEKAWA Atsushi
Arid Land Research Center, Tottori University
Principal Investigator
Prof. NADAOKA Kazuo
School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Research Institutions in Ethiopia Bahir Dar University
Research Institutions in Japan Tottori University / Shimane University / The University of Tokyo
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof.Ariel Blanco
Department of Geodetic Engineering (DGE), University of the Philippines Diliman
Research Institutions in Philippines: University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines and Indonesia Indonesia: Agency for Marine Affairs and Fisheries Research and Development, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP- AMAFRAD) /
Institute Teknologi Bandung (ITB)Research Institutions in Japan Tokyo Institute of Technology / The University of Tokyo / Hokkaido University / Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute / Research Institute for Humanity and NatureResearch Period 5 Years
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Briefi ng on the status of Fukushima at SAUEZM
Forest fi re experiment
Present status of the cooling pond and Chernobyl’s sarcophagus
Rice fi elds damaged from the drought
Soil Survey on-site
Group photo after the survey (Farmers, Community Members, Chiba
University, and Udayana University)
Survey conducted in the mangrove forests of Busuanga Island, Palawan, Philippines
Loss of land surface due to gully erosion
Woman cooking with a baby on her back
Field work done by hand
Seagrasses bed play another important role in blue carbon sequestration
and storage
Underwater seagrass meadow
Ukraine
Republic of Indonesia
Federal Democratic Republic of
Ethiopia
Republic of Indonesia
Republic of the
Philippines
Environment/Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)
SATREPS 2019
2928
SATREPS 2019
Conserve the Aquatic Environment of Tonle Sap Lake by Developing an Integrated Water-Quality Model!
Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources via Advanced Environmental Technologies
= Establishment of Environmental Conservation Platform of Tonle Sap Lake =
= Research on the Integration System of Spatial Environment Analyses and Advanced Metal Recovery to Ensure Sustainable Resource Development =
Understanding processes determining lake water quality and associated risks, and developing water environment analytical tool.Tonle Sap Lake is one of the world’s most precious ecosystems and an important aquatic environment. However, this
environment is changing due to the deterioration of water quality and the decline in biological resources. Working with
local researchers in Cambodia, we are investigating Tonle Sap Lake and its surrounding area to develop a hydraulic/water
quality model (water environment analytical tool) for the lake and propose
environmental conservation plans focusing on health and ecological
risks. We will also establishing Tonle Sap Water Environmental Platform
through which researchers, administrative organizations, and citizens
can co-work and co-design for conserving the lake environment.
Establishment of a framework for conservation of the lake environment using water environment analytical toolUtilizing water environment analytical tool, we will propose water
environment conservation plans designed to maintain health and
ecological risks suffi ciently low, taking into account factors such
as population growth, climate change, and so forth. By combining the analytical tool with the Tonle Sap Water Environmental
Platform, we well contribute to the sustainable development of Tonle Sap Lake as well as the Mekong River Basin.
Detoxifying mining wastes and wastewater, making them available as resourcesIn and around the mining center of Bor in Serbia, mining and metallurgical activities have produced waste material that
contains metals, leading to environmental pollution issues. This project aims to conduct fact-fi nding surveys of the pol-
lution and develop technologies to recover metal from mining waste and wastewater, thereby establishing methods of
resource development that are environmentally-friendly. It is also working on ways of recycling the recovered metals, with
the aim of ensuring that environmental measures become a sustainable system. Furthermore, the project builds capacity
in the form of local researchers able to deal with environmental issues, and represents a contribution to Serbia’s economic
development through mining.
Promoting environmentally friendly resource development to secure a stable supply of resourcesWaste material recycling and environmental restoration
technologies have general applicability, and are of poten-
tial benefi t in areas engaged in resource development
worldwide. Environmentally friendly resource development
is possible in every nation. Environmental preservation is
one of the most signifi cant challenges for resource-rich
countries, and ensuring that the environment is protected
leads to a stable supply of resources.
Principal Investigator
Dr. OM Romny
Director, Institute of Technology of Cambodia
Principal Investigator
Director Adviser Zoran Stevanovic
Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof.YOSHIMURA Chihiro
School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Principal Investigator
Prof. ISHIYAMA Daizo
Graduate School of International Resource Science, Akita University
Research Institutions in Cambodia Institute of Technology of Cambodia / Royal University of Phnom Penh
Research Institutions in Japan Tokyo Institute of Technology / Yamagata University / Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
Research Institutions in Serbia Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor / Technical Faculty-Bor, University of Belgrade
Research Institutions in Japan Akita University / Japan Space Systems / Mitsui Mineral Development Engineering Co., Ltd.
Research Period 5 Years
Solve the Lead (Pb) Contamination Problem through a Multi-disciplinary Approach!
Create an Adaptation Plan to Reduce Present Water Risks and Future Climate Change Damage!
= Visualization of Impact of Chronic/Latent Chemical Hazard and Geo-Ecological Remediation =
= Advancing Co-design of Integrated Strategies with Adaptation to Climate Change =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Optimizing contaminant removal methods, quantifying economic eff ects based on health risk assessmentsIn Zambia, where lead (Pb) contamination is a serious problem, we are working to elucidate
the contamination mechanisms and risks posed to the ecosystem and humans. Then, by
visualizing the economic losses involved, we aim to link this to the development of con-
tamination prevention measures and environmental remediation technologies. In addition
to conducting studies by remote sensing, characterizing soil and plants through surface
studies, identifying lead contamination mechanisms in humans, visualizing health hazards
and economic risks, and establishing environmental remediation technologies, we will
also work to construct monitoring systems and foster the sustainable development of
experts in the necessary fi elds through capacity building initiatives.
Contribution to the reduction of contamination through environmental remediation and assessment of health and economic risks!
Through these initiatives, we aim to achieve a reduction in lead levels in the younger generation who will shape
Zambia’s future (particularly infants), and the adoption of new protocols for environmental remediation and health
risk assessment in Zambia as part of national policy. In future, we hope these efforts will ultimately contribute to
countermeasures against metal pollution—a major global hazard that is primarily centered in Africa.
Applying observation and forecasting technology to fl ood risk management transdisciplinarilyThe advance of climate change is concerned to increase fl ood risk such as the large
scale fl ooding that occurred in the Chao Phraya River Basin in the Central Thailand
in 2011. To reduce these risks, we are working to combine in-situ and satellite obser-
vations with numerical simulation technology to provide early warning information,
encourage appropriate land usage, combine an effective range of initiatives such as
changes in operational rules for reservoirs, and promote dialog with government,
citizens, and other stakeholders to construct an adaptation strategy that provides
the maximum benefi t to society at large.
Contribution to the development and realization of an appropriate adaptation strategy, ideally with the potential for expansion to neighboring countries.We aim to contribute to the smooth construction and realization of a climate change adaptation strategy for
the Kingdom of Thailand by developing the technologies and co-design methods required to develop an
integrated adaptation strategy, establishing best practices, and fostering human resources in the fi eld of
adaptation. In addition, we aim to propose effective, sustainable solutions to climate change that can also
be applied in neighboring South East Asian nations.
Principal Investigator
Prof. Luke E Mumba
Vice Chancellor, The University of Zambia
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. Thanya Kiatiwat
Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University
Principal Investigator
Prof. ISHIZUKA Mayumi
Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University
Principal Investigator
Prof. OKI Taikan
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Research Institutions in Zambia University of Zambia
Research Institutions in Japan Hokkaido University
Research Period 5 Years
Research Institutions in Thailand Kasetsart University / Offi ce of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Plannning / Royal Irrigation Department / Thai Meteorological Department
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Hokkaido University / Tohoku University / Ibaraki University / National Institute for Environmental Studies / Tokyo Institute of
Technology / Nagoya University / Toyama Prefectural University / Kyoto University / Nagasaki University / Fukushima University / Gifu University
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 =
Onsite analysis to measure arsenic levels in river water samples
Sampling fl otation tailings and wastewater with local project members
Republic of Serbia
Tonle Sap Lake’s bounty
Eutrophication of Tonle Sap Lake
Conducting a spectrum study on salinated land
Conducting studies into livestock and poultry with Zambian researchers
Studying soil and plant conditions at the research site
(Kabwe region)
Working with Zambian researchers on preliminary studies into soil contamination
remediation technologies in the Kabwe region
Flooding in Pathum Thani
Kingdom of Thailand
モロッコ王国
Kingdom of Cambodia
Republic of Zambia
Environment/Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)
SATREPS 2019
3130
SATREPS 2019
Provide a Reliable Supply of Safe, Secure Water to the Area Surrounding Kathmandu
= Hydro-microbiological Approach for Water Security in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal =
Ensuring water security through an optimal treatment system based on water security diagnosisThis project is creating water security maps of the area surrounding Kathmandu, which has limited energy and water
resources, evaluating water by combining three factors—water quantity, quality, and microorganisms. Based on this
information, researchers determine the type of water treatment equipment to use, and on what scale to deploy it. With
the aim of constructing a small-scale, energy-saving, and highly effi cient water treatment
system suited to the local conditions of Kathmandu, the project also aims to improve on
the speed and functionality of traditional water treatment technologies, which use biofi lm,
constructed wetlands, and soil/sand fi ltration.
Turning the Kathmandu model into a global water business!Moving forward with this research will make it possible to provide
a stable supply of safe, secure water to Kathmandu at low cost.
Furthermore, if the ‘Kathmandu model’ established by this
research spreads within Nepal and throughout Asian nations with
similar regional conditions, it can be developed as a new brand
into a global water business.
Principal Investigator
Prof. Narendra Man Shakya
Institute of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Tribhuvan University
Principal Investigator
Prof. KAZAMA Futaba
Interdisciplinary Research Centre for River Basin Environment, Graduate Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research, University of Yamanashi
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013
Research Institutions in Nepal Tribhuvan University (TU), etc.
Research Institutions in Japan University of Yamanashi
Research Period 5 Years
Environment/Energy (Low Carbon Society/Energy)
SATREPS 2019
People gathering at a communal water fountain. This is an important place for residents, because even when water is available, the fountains only supplies
water for a few hours each day. During the dry season, it is commonplace for lines to form every day.
Monitoring local well water.
Federal Democratic Republic of
Nepal
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Environment/Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)
SATREPS 2019
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Environment/Energy (Low Carbon Society/Energy)
SATREPS 2019
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017
Identify and promote use of geothermal reservoir with leading-edge exploration technology
Realizing better quality of life and low-carbon society
= Thermoluminescence Techniques in Geothermal Exploration and Integrated Evaluation System of Geothermal Reservoir =
= Smart Transport Strategy for Thailand 4.0 =
Promote development of geothermal energy by applying the latest exploration methodsEl Salvador does not have oil resources, making the development of renewable
energy essential for energy security. Interest in utilization and technological
development of geothermal energy as base load power source* is gaining
momentum. This project will promote geothermal development in the country
by effi cient exploration of geothermal reservoir at a reasonable cost using
thermoluminescence method developed in Japan. An integrated QGIS system
will be developed to conduct research on potential geothermal reservoirs.
* Base load power source: Power source that can supply certain volume of power stably at a low cost regardless of season, weather or time of day
Contribute to geothermal power development and CO2
emissions reduction in Latin America This project will promote geothermal energy in El Salvador by selection of four
prospective sites, and application and review of the newly developed technology.
Furthermore, the national geothermal power generator LaGeo will conduct explo-
ration using thermoluminescence in Latin American countries, which is expected
to contribute to geothermal power development and reduction of CO2 emissions
across Latin America.
Leap-frog growth based on smart transport strategyThailand aims to become a value generating economy in 20 years with the
Thailand 4.0 National Strategy. However, traffi c congestion in the mega-city
Bangkok deprives its citizens of signifi cant time, and increases global
warming, environment, and health risks. A growth strategy based on smart
transport strategy supported by cyber-technology will be designed to real-
ize a better quality of life for citizens and low-carbon, low-environmental
load society, and implemented in the main street of Bangkok under the
Sukhumvit Model.
Contribute to Thailand 4.0 and SDGs with Sukhumvit ModelThe Sukhumvit Model is an urban experiment aiming to achieve “Economy for the
people” (Thailand 4.0) with “No one left behind” (SDGs). It shifts the focus of trans-
port policy from infrastructure development (road or railway) to the needs of diverse
citizens, young or old, male or female, rich or poor, etc. For a better lifestyle, AI will
be used to develop a system enabling seamless selection and combinations of time,
mode and route of transport such as walking, personal mobility and railway.
Principal Investigator
Prof. Francisco Alarcón
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Universidad de El Salvador
Principal Investigator
Prof. THANARUK Theeramunkong
Head, Intelligent Informatics and Service Innovation Research CenterThammasat University
Principal Investigator
Prof. TSUCHIYA Noriyoshi
Dean, Graduate school of Environmen-tal Studies, Tohoku University
Principal Investigator
Prof. HAYASHI Yoshitsugu
Director, Center for Sustainable Development and Global Smart City (SDGS-City) , Chubu University
Research Institutions in El Salvador Universidad de El Salvador / LaGeo
Research Institutions in Japan Tohoku University / The National Institute of Advanced
Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) / Iwate University / Geothermal Engineering Co.
Research Period 5 Years
Research Institutions in Thailand Thammasat University / Kasetsart University / Chulalongkorn University / NECTEC / AIT
Research Institutions in Japan Chubu University / University of Tokyo / Osaka University / Kagawa University / Meijo University / Kobe Institute of Computing,
Graduate School of Information Technology / Nippon Engineering Consultants Co. / Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co.
Research Period 5 Years
Develop technologies for extracting fuel oil from agricultural residues and effi ciently using by-productsRural areas in Tanzania have a low electrifi cation rate, but demand is increas-
ing for electric power to charge the growing number of mobile phones, and
to provide lighting, enabling children who work on farms during the day to
study at night. Many kinds of agricultural residue, such as rice bran, contain
good-quality oil. This project will develop technology using CO2-expanded
hexane to extract unique oils for power generation that are energy-saving
and have a low environmental impact. It will also develop technology for
producing high-value-added products from extraction residues.
Contributing to the supply of power in rural Tanzania by extracting oil from agricultural residuesThis project aims to will contribute to the rural electrifi cation of Tanzania using renewable energy and provide
a model for achieving a sustainable, low carbon society. Generation of electricity using oil extracted from
oil-bearing agricultural residues will provide power to rural areas. Manufacture of products such as soap from
part of the extracted oil will also open the way towards employment and cash earnings in rural areas.
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. Emrod Elisante
Department of Chemical and Mining Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Dar es Salaam
Principal Investigator
Research Prof. / Emeritus Prof. SAKO Takeshi
Energy System Section, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shizuoka University
Research Institutions in Tanzania University of Dar es Salaam / Sokoine University of Agriculture
Research Institutions in Japan Shizuoka University / Central Research Institute of Electric
Power Industry / Nihon University
Research Period 5 Years
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Utilize agricultural residues for rural electrifi cation and achieving a low carbon society!
= Development and Dissemination of Innovative Oil-Extracting Technology from Crop Process Residue for Rural Electrifi cation and Value Addition of By-products =
Develop an OTEC Malaysia Model with an innovative hybrid ocean thermal energy conversion system at its coreThis project will conduct a demonstration of an innovative hybrid ocean thermal
energy conversion system (H-OTEC) in Malaysia, a nation that has great poten-
tial for ocean thermal energy conversion. The hybrid OTEC system can resolve
issues seen with conventional systems such as the cost of heat exchangers and
the need for anti-fouling measures. There are high expectations for the system’s
ability to desalinate seawater at the same time as generating energy. This project
also aims to investigate the economic viability and construct models of systems
that can utilize the deepwater raised by OTEC for other purposes in addition to power generation. Furthermore, the
project is planning the utilization of research outcomes in society.
Making available new sources of clean power and safe water suppliesDeep ocean water utilized by hybrid OTEC has high added value, including nutritional value.
Availability of deepwater can jumpstart the creation of new industries in areas such as farming
and fi shing, permitting the construction of a sustainable, low carbon Malaysia Model OTEC
system that is advantageous to local industry in Malaysia. This model can then be rolled out
to other parts of the world, including other Asian and Pacifi c Island countries.
Achieve sustainable power supplies using temperature differences in the ocean
= Development of Advanced Hybrid Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Technology for Low Carbon Society and Sustainable Energy System: First Experimental OTEC Plant of Malaysia =
Principal Investigator
Prof. IKEGAMI Yasuyuki
Institute of Ocean Energy, Saga University
Research Institutions in Malaysia Saga University / The University of Tokyo / AIST
Research Institutions in Japan University of Technology, Malaysia(UTM) / University Putra Malaysia(UPM) / University
of Malaya / University Kebangsaan Malaysia / University Malaysia Terengganu
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2018
Malaysia
Principal Investigator
Prof. Dato’ Ir Dr. A. Bakar Jaafar
Director, Ocean Thermal Energy Centre, University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM)
Kingdom of Thailand
Ahuachapán Geothermal Power Plant
Field Survey at Ahuachapán
Testing general object recognition with
360-degree camera shotUnited
Republic of Tanzania
Japanese and Tanzanian project members
OTEC system in service on Kumejima (Okinawa)is a reference point for the
Malaysia Model.
SATREPS kick off ceremony with UTM Vice Chancellor
in July 2019.
Inspecting the UTM I-AQUAS project site
Rush hour traffi c blocks the road preventing vehicles from moving
forward on a green light at Asok intersectionSurvey at rice mills
in Morogoro
Tuk Tuks (auto rickshaw) in Bangkok
Republic of El Salvador
Rice bran piled up near a rice mill
Environment/Energy (Low Carbon Society/Energy)
SATREPS 2019
3534
SATREPS 2019
Geothermal Borehole at Ahuachapán
Republic of Indonesia
Use Advanced Technology to Turn Tropical Grassy Wasteland into a Sustainable Biomass Treasure Trove in Harmony with Environmental Restoration!
Reduce CO2 Emissions by Converting Microalgae into Biofuels and Fertilizer Mats!
= Producing Biomass Energy and Material through Revegetation of Alang-alang (Imperata cylindrica) Fields =
= Production of Biofuels Using Algal Biomass =
A comprehensive approach spanning restoration of soil to the development of applications for biomass productsGrassland that has emerged in the space left by felled tropical natural forest has been
diffi cult to convert to agricultural or forest land. To address this problem, we aim to
comprehensively identify the microorganisms present in
the soil environment using the latest genome technology,
and to conduct an effi cient fertilization process to convert
the soil into productive agricultural land and restore/maintain biodiversity. Simultaneously, we
aim to develop large-sized Poaceae (grass) species with a high lignin content—whose biomass
output volume is several times that of tree species—and from these develop and practicalize
low environmental impact wood-based material and fuel pellets.
Contribution to environmental preservation and economic development by converting unusable land into sustainable biomass production sites.We believe that the revegetation and sustainable utilization of grass wasteland in Indonesia will
serve as a globally deployable model for converting land devastated by the felling of natural forest
into biomass resource/energy production sites, thus preserving the environment. This project also
has the potential to bring regional economic development and mutual benefi t to both resource-pro-
ducing and resource-importing nations based on fair and equitable allocation and use of resources.
Converting microalgae produced from sewage into fuel and fertilizer using new solvent extraction methods!Although mass culture of CO2-absorbing microalgae from sewage was successfully achieved
in the Republic of South Africa, in order to convert these into fuel a drying process which uses
fossil fuels is required, leading to a contradictory state in which the process actually increases
net CO2 emissions. To solve this problem, we are developing a fuel conversion
(oil extraction) device that uses a new solvent known as liquefi ed DME, which
we will install at the local site. Microalgae residue is mixed with wood chips
and formed into mats, which are used as fertilizer. To ensure these technolo-
gies take root in the Republic of South Africa, we are also working to construct
a sustainable environmental business model and train local personnel.
Reduction of CO2 on a global scale using microalgae, which possess outstanding photosynthesis capabilities. The new extractant allows conversion of microalgae to fuel in warm water at a temperature of less than 100°C. Furthermore,
residue that has been converted to fertilizer can help enrich soil by recovering nitrogen and phosphorus from sewage. If
the business model and personnel training methods related to these technologies can be expanded to other regions, this
project has the potential to contribute to the improvement of the energy issues and the aquatic and geo-environment on
a global scale.
Principal Investigator
Dr. R Hendrian
Director, Research Center for Plant Conservation and Botanic Gardens, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)
Principal Investigator
Prof. Faizal Bux
Durban University of Technology
Principal Investigator
Prof. UMEZAWA Toshiaki
Resarch Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University
Principal Investigator
Assistant Prof. KANDA Hideki
Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Materials Process Engineering, Nagoya University
Research Institutions in Indonesia Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) (Research Center for Plant Conservation and Botanic Gardens, Research Center for Biology, Research Center for
Biotechnology, Research Center for Biomaterials, Center for Implementation and Innovation of Science and Technology, Research Center for Chemistry)
Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University (Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Graduate School of Agriculture)
Research Period 5 Years
Research Institutions in South Africa Durban University of Technology / Ethekwini Municipality / The Agricultural Research Council / Technology Innovation Agency
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology / Aichi Shukutoku University
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Producing liquid fuel from botanical resources to solve both resource scarcity and global warming simultaneously!
Create Revolutionary solution for severe traffi c congestion in super power India
= Comprehensive Conversion of Biomass and Waste to Super Clean Fuels by New Solid Catalysts =
= Smart Cities Development for Emerging Countries by Multimodal Transport System Based on Sensing, Network and Big Data Analysis of Regional Transportation =
Development of gasifi cation and catalyst technologies to convert biomass resources into liquid fuel In Thailand, a tropical agricultural country, large amounts of agricultural residues including
those from processing of agricultural products are being wasted. The project aims to create
renewable energy resources as an alternative to fossil fuels by developing gasifi cation
technologies to obtain gas from such agricultural residues and catalyst technologies to
convert the gas to liquid fuel. We will not only develop technologies for characterization
of resources, conversion to gas suitable for catalytic reaction, and cata-
lytic conversion of gas to diesel, gasoline, LPG or methanol, but will also build a platform for the social
implementation of these technologies through verifi cation of product utilization characteristics as well as
human resource development.
Contribute to solving resource and environmental issues by producing liquid fuel from renewable energy resources as an alternative to fossil fuels. Alternative fuels to fossil fuels and chemical products from abundant biomass resources are produced in
Thailand. The obtained biofuels will serve to improve Thailand’s energy self-suffi ciency ratio, promote
agriculture and rural communities, and conserve the environment of Thailand. In the future, it will also
contribute to the development of fuel production from biomass that does not compete with the food
supply and prevent global warming by the use of alternative fuels to fossil fuels.
Realizing a modal shift of urban transportation towards a low-carbon society through traffi c analysis With the rapid economic growth in emerging countries, particularly India, the negative
impacts of increasing transportation such as environmental disruption and fatal accidents
have become a growing social concern. The actual traffi c conditions are diffi cult to grasp
at present. The project aims to grasp the situation of urban traffi c by utilizing the image
recognition technologies using AI and analyzing big data collected with the latest sensing
technologies. The objective is to realize a low-carbon, smart-mobility society by building
a multi-modal system which utilizing appropriate transportation in city with more usage
of public transportation with suffi cient feeder.
Accelerating a modal shift in India and building a sustainable urban transport system Starting with the larger cities of India, the project aims to establish a reliable and common approach for grasping the
traffi c situation across India by building a system that effectively utilizes mobile devices which has been already widely
used in the countries. This may lead to the formation of a consortium to realize urban transportation systems suitable
for emerging countries and facilitate a modal shift.
Principal Investigator
Prof. Tharapong Vitidsant
Department of Chemical Technology, Chulalongkorn University / Head, Center of Fuels and Energy from Biomass
Principal Investigator
Prof. Zafar Khan
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)
Principal Investigator
Prof. TSUBAKI Noritatsu
Graduate School of Science and Engineering for Research, University of Toyama
Principal Investigator
General Manager TSUBOI Tsutomu
Global Business Development Offi ce, Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd.
Research Institutions in Thailand Chulalongkorn University / Northern Renewable Energy Co., Ltd / PTT
Research Institutions in Japan University of Toyama / Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL) /
JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation / Tomoe Shokai Co., Ltd.
Research Period 5 Years
Research Institutions in India India Institutes of Technology Hyderabad
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd. /
College of Science and Technology / Nihon University
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
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Conduct research and develop technology through operation tests and
prototype production.
Conduct an on-site survey on the availability of biomass material and
their processing.
A new subway in Ahmadabad scheduled to be opened in 2019.
This project aims to realize a multi-modal system through collaboration between
subways and BRT.
Microalgae viewed under a fl uorescence microscope.
These organisms show promise in biofuel production.
The test fi eld of this project is a microalgae culture pool at a sewage treatment plant in
Durban, South Africa.
The interior of the culture pool. In this facility, microalgae are cultured from treated sewage.
Republic of South Africa
India
The testbed built in Indian Institute of Technology,
Hyderabad. A model will be developed here and examined the potential for implementation
in Ahmadabad.
Environment/Energy (Low Carbon Society/Energy)
SATREPS 2019
3736
SATREPS 2019
Sorghum pellet
Sorghum plantations
Examine the production process at Thailand’s research institution.
Sampling and measuring subsurface temperature at a hydrothermal alteration
zone. Generation temperature of the alternation zone is estimated from the
mineral composition.
Accurately specifying spots suitable for power generation and promoting use of geothermal resourcesIndonesia is a volcanic country with one of the world’s greatest potentials for geothermal
power generation. From criteria of power output and temporal stability, geothermal is
the most promising renewable energy, and Indonesia plans to greatly increase its geo-
thermal power output. This increase necessarily involves many deep drilling operations
in order to identify spots suitable for geothermal power generation, which requires a
tremendous expense. This project aims to reduce the initial costs and raise the identifi -
cation success rate by integrating several methods that do not require drilling, such as
satellite remote sensing* and geomorphological analysis. The outcome is expected to
promote the use of geothermal resources.
* Remote sensing: A method of obtaining data by remotely photographing or measuring the Earth’s surface
using sensors on board satellites or aircraft.
Promoting use of geothermal resources and reducing dependency on fossil fuels Utilization of geothermal resources is expected to increase dramatically if the initial costs of geothermal power
generation are reduced. The technology developed by this project will be applicable to countries located in vol-
canic zones and will potentially lead such countries to shift their main electric power source from fossil fuels to
geothermal energy. As a result, the project will contribute to low-carbon and sustainable society development.
Republic of Indonesia
Fuel cell technology for local community development in Mekong Delta Vietnam’s rapid economic growth has resulted in environmental pollution caused by an increase in organic wastes* (bio-
wastes). Local communities also have issues in obtaining stable power supply, indispensable for sustainable development.
This project aims to create an ecosystem in which local residents can easily and effi ciently convert bio-wastes into
electricity by the application of compact fuel cell systems whose operation relies on an electrochemical process not on
a combustion process. Here, a shrimp farm was selected as a model site to develop and
demonstrate an energy circulation system incorporating fuel cell technology. Shrimp culture
is one of the most important industries in Mekong Delta, the center of aquaculture and
agriculture of Vietnam, where a huge amount of bio-wastes is released to the environment.
* Organic waste: Plant or animal-derived waste material, such as agricultural residues, crop processing residues,
aquaculture pond sludge, livestock waste, and garbage.
Contribution to sustainable development of rural areas in developing countries with fuel cell technology Global dissemination of fuel cell systems is expected to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this project, a
research and education network related to highly-effi cient power generation technologies for low carbon society will be
created, facilitating information sharing among experts, young Vietnamese researchers and local residents of the Mekong
Delta region. Our fi nal goal is the dissemination of ecosystems like that developed in this project to rural areas of Vietnam, in
which local bio-wastes are fermented to produce biogas that is subsequently converted into electricity by
fuel cell systems, and the green electricity obtained is used for local aquaculture and agriculture on site.
Energy circulation suitable for Mekong
Delta region
Contribution to sustainable development of Mekong Delta region by employing eco-friendly energy utilization system
Socialist Republic of
Vietnam
Utilize Renewable Geothermal Energy for a Low-carbon Society
= Technology Development of Steam-spot Detection and Sustainable Resource Use for Large Enhancement of Geothermal Power Generation in Indonesia =
Principal Investigator
Prof. Sudarto Notosiswojo
Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
Principal Investigator
Prof. KOIKE Katsuaki
Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
Research Institutions in Indonesia Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University
Research Period 5 Years
Research Institutions in Vietnam Institute for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) / Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM / Can Tho University
Research Institutions in Japan Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, International Research Center for Hydrogen Energy, Kyushu University, Shizuoka University
Research Period 5 Years
Effi cient Conversion of Bio-wastes to Electricity by Fuel Cell – Generate Electricity Without Burning!
= Sustainable Development of Rural Area by Effective Utilization of Bio-wastes with Highly Effi cient Fuel Cell Technology =
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. Dang Mau Chien
Institute for Nanotechnology (INT), Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM)
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. SHIRATORI Yusuke
Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University / International Research Center for Hydrogen Energy, Kyushu University
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
Geothermal manifestations around the Wayang Windu site.
Working with instructors and graduate students at Bandung Institute of Technology
to survey and analyze subsurface temperature, minerals, volcanic gas,
and hydrothermal fl uids.
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= Development of Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Methods and Forecast System for Sustainable Aquaculture and Coastal Fisheries in Chile =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017
= Strengthening Rice Breeding System based on Genomic Technology and Information in Myanmar =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017
Develop red tide forecast system to reduce damage in Chile
Characterize the relationship between algal bloom dynamics and its microorganism compositionIn recent years, large scale red tides in Chilean coastal waters cause serious
damages to fi sheries, the second largest industry of the country. This project
aims to identify microorganisms that propagate prior to red tide formation and
termination, which are expected to serve as bloom dynamic indicators. We will
design a portable monitoring device that utilizes the microbiological indicators
and collect monitoring data to develop a forecast model.
The system will be developed by collaboration between
industry, government, and academia, and utilized to prevent
damage from red tides.
Damage mitigation using bloom forecast system developed by Industry-Government-Academia CollaborationThis project aims to elucidate the mechanism of occurrence and termination of red tides, and to
develop red tide dynamics forecast system. The system will provide the forecast to fi shery operators, and
the information will be utilized to mitigate damage by red tides. We will also devise red tide countermeasure
proposal based on scientifi c evidence through industry, government, and academia collaboration, and
submit it to Chilean government.
Chile
Rice genome breeding system for developing rice plant for non-irrigated area
Develop and spread high performance rice plant adaptable for rice farming in non-irrigated areaVarious styles of rice farming are operated in Myanmar, with non-irrigated
rice farming depending on rainfed lowlands and plowed fi elds comprising
about 50% of rice fi elds in the country. This project aims to enhance rice
genome breeding system to develop and spread high performing rice cultivars
for non-irrigated areas adapted to the natural, social and economic environ-
ment of Myanmar. Useful genes for traits such as short growth period, high
yield, pest resistance, and environmental stress resistance to regionally
adapted type of rice will be introduced.
Apply rice genome science to contribute to stability in Asia and reduce global famineImproving the livelihood in rural Myanmar with promotion of rice
genome science and plant breeding is an urgent issue. Contribution to reduction of famine on a global scale
can also be expected from the spread of the newly developed high-performance rice plant adapted for non-ir-
rigated areas in Myanmar and around the world.
Principal Investigator
Director General
Naing Kyi Win
Department of Agricultural Research (DAR), Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MIALI)
Principal Investigator
Prof. YOSHIMURA Atsushi
Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Kyushu University
Research Institutions in Chile Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) / Universidad de Antofagasta (UA) / Universidad de Los
Lagos (ULAGOS) / Instituto de Fomento Pesquero (IFOP) / etc.
Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / Okayama University / Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency (FRA)
Research Period 5 Years
Research Institutions in Myanmar Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) / Ministry
of Agriculture / Livestock and Irrigation (MIALI)
Research Institutions in Japan Kyusyu University / Nagoya University
Research Period 5 Years
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. Milko Jorquera
Scientifi c and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO)
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. MARUYAMA Fumito
Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof.
Izzat Sidahmed Ali Tahir
Wheat Research Program, Agricultural Research Corporation, Sudan
Principal Investigator
Prof. TSUJIMOTO Hisashi
Arid Land Research Center, Tottori University
Research Institutions in Sudan Agricultural Research Corporation, Sudan / Sudan Meteorological Authority
Research Institutions in Japan Tottori University / Utsunomiya University
Research Period 5 Years
Republic of the Sudan
Select useful groups from fi sh and shellfi sh native to Thailand for breeding and preservationProduction of food resources from fi sh farming is important because half the marine prod-
ucts used for food that are consumed in the world come from fi sh farming. This project will
conduct genome-based breeding to select for useful traits in Asian sea bass and banana
prawn, which are indigenous to Thailand. The aim is to make these species into major farmed
marine products that can hold a top position in the international market, as well as to develop
infectious disease prevention methods, fortifi ed feed, and all-female prawn production
technology. The project will also develop technology for preserving diverse genetic resources
in perpetuity and for regenerating the species from these resources at any time.
Contribute to food security by developing farming methods, including domestication!
The project will develop production technologies (genome-based breeding and vaccines,
etc.) for Asian sea bass and banana prawns, including domestication, in order to make
both species into major marine products on the international market. It will be possible
to preserve gene resources in perpetuity on the cellular and tissue level. The project aims
to lead to a stable supply of highly nutritious fi sh and shellfi sh farmed in a way that has
a low impact on the natural ecosystem.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Suttinee LIMTHAMMAHISORN
Director, Coastal Aquaculture Research and Development Division, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thailand
Principal Investigator
Prof. HIRONO Ikuo
Faculty, Department of Marine Biosciences, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Research Institutions in Thailand Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology / Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences / Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency / Kanagawa University / Mie Prefectural Fish Farming Center
Research Institutions in Japan Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thailand / National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Thailand National Science and Technology Development Agency / Kasetsart University / Chulalongkorn University / Walailak University / Suranaree University of Technology /Prince of Songkla University
Research Period 5 Years
= Development of Climate Change Resilient Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Wheat Production in the Dry and Heat Prone Agro-ecologies of Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2018
= Utilization of Thailand Local Genetic Resources to Develop Novel Farmed Fish for Global Market =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2018
Contribute to resolving food shortages by developing heat-tolerant wheat
Build Thailand’s status as the Kitchen of the World by farming local fi sh and shellfi sh
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New generation DNA sequencer
Salmon farm
Large scale culture of algae
Transplanting the Myanmar local cultivars and the promising lines, those
were previously developed in Japan and carry the agronomically-important gene
Crossing the Myanmar local cultivars with the promising lines, those were
previously developed in Japan and carry the agronomically-important gene
The targeted local cultivars for rice improvement depend on various
non-irrigated areas, such as upland, rainfed-lowlands, and fl ood-prone
area of Myanmar
Quickly breed high-quality wheat lineages adaptable to Africa’s climateDemand for wheat is on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa, but production is failing to meet demand. This project employs
heat-tolerant lineages derived from wild relatives, identifying their quantitative loci and developing selection markers, and
then developing lineages with no quality degradation. It will also develop technology for tolerance selection using metab-
olites as indicators, and growth models matching future climate change scenarios. To achieve this, the project will set up
molecular breeding facilities and an innovation platform in Sudan.
Contribute to resolving food scarcity in Africa by creating varieties that can withstand harsh climatesThe project will develop highly accurate selection technology at the molecular
breeding facilities that are established, and enable speedy dissemination of
new varieties through an innovation platform. It is expected to contribute to
food security by developing varieties of wheat suited to the dry and heat-prone
agro-ecologies of Sub-Saharan Africa, which are expected to experience even
harsher conditions in the future.
Beginning to develop commercial varieties by
crossbreeding heat-tolerant wheat with Sudan’s commercial varieties
Experiment in selecting heat-tolerant wheat using high-temperature-stress
fi elds in Sudan
A culture pond for prawns in Thailand
Banana Prawns
Asian sea bass reared at a Department of
Fisheries research and development center
Breeding facilities at a Department of Fisheries research
and development center
Diversity shown by Aegilops tauschii, a wild species that serves as donor parent for
heat-tolerant genes
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Development of domestically produced fertilizers using low-grade phosphate rock and improvement of fertilizer application techniques
Soil fertility is low in Africa and agricultural productivity is accordingly low, particu-
larly because of the lack of phosphorus. In addition, fertilizers are very expensive in
Africa compared to other parts of the world. The project will make use of low-grade
phosphate ore produced but underutilized in Burkina Faso to develop domestically
produced and reasonably priced fertilizers. It will also look to improve fertilizer applica-
tion techniques and evaluate the possibility of spreading the proposed
fertilizer product. It will also consider techniques to directly apply
phosphate rock to propose an integrated strategy for the utilization
of phosphate rock as an important natural resource of Burkina Faso.
Contribute to the stable food production of Africa by developing and spreading a domestically produced fertilizer. The project aims to improve agricultural productivity by developing and spreading domestically produced
and reasonably priced fertilizers by making use of low-grade phosphate rock currently underutilized in
Burkina Faso. Going forward, the outcomes of the project are expected to spread across Africa and beyond
to contribute to stabilizing food self-suffi ciency in Africa and fertilizer security in Japan and other countries
of the world facing the depletion of phosphate resources.
Promote local production and consumption of fertilizers using indigenous phosphate rock, and be free from imported ones
= Project on Establishment of the Model for Fertilizing Cultivation Promotion Using Burkina Faso Phosphate Rock =
Using information and communications technology to support sustainable marine culture and capture adapted to climate change
Marine culture and capture in Indonesia have a high potential for job creation and the
development of fi shing communities. Their production, however, is unstable because
of diffi culties in adapting to the environmental changes caused by climate change.
The project will generate big data by quantifying and digitizing the marine environment
and traceability of marine products by utilizing ICT* and analyze the generated data
to establish marine culture and capture technologies based on a scientifi c analysis
of big data. In addition, a cloud-based service will be developed and
rolled out through Indonesia as a decision-making support system.
* ICT…Information and Communications Technology
Contribute to the development of fi shing communities and global food security through advancement of marine culture and capture Advancement of marine culture and capture will help invigorate economic circulation in fi shing commu-
nities, opening up opportunities for higher education and freedom of occupational choices to local
people, which in turn will help mitigate poverty and close economic gaps. Moreover, ensuring stable and
systematic marine production in Indonesia, which has the second-longest coastline in the world, will
contribute to global food security.
Utilizing big data to advance marine culture and capture
= Optimizing Mariculture based on Big Data with Decision Support System =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
チュニジア共和国
Principal Investigator
ScientistHatim Albasri
Center for Fisheries Research (CFR), Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP)
Principal Investigator
Director, Hamidou Traore
Institute of Environment and Agriculture Research
Principal Investigator
Prof. WADA Masaaki
School of Systems Information Science, Future University Hakodate
Principal Investigator
Director, NAGUMO Fujio
Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
Research Institutions in Burkina Faso Institute of Environment and Agriculture Research
Research Institutions in Japan Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
(JIRCAS) / Taiheiyo Cement Corporation / The University of Tokyo
Research Period 5 Years
Research Institutions in Indonesia Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) / Bogor Agricultural University
Research Institutions in Japan Future University Hakodate / Tokyo University of Agriculture / National Institute of Technology, Hachinohe College /
Toyohashi University of Technology / Fujitsu Limited / Upside LLC. / New Media Development Association
Research Period 5 Years
Republic of Indonesia
Getting back our food that is being robbed by root parasitic weeds!
= Developing Countermeasures Against Striga to Conquer Poverty and Improve Food Security =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
Analysis of root parasitic weeds from a chemical perspective to provide information that facilitates development of an integrated management strategyStriga is a genus of root parasitic weeds that parasitizes grassy crops, depriving them of nutrients and water. They have
serious effects on global food production, particularly in Africa where agricultural damage amounts to over one trillion
yen a year. This project aims to elucidate striga’s germination mechanism to develop a management strategy for use in
Sudan where people are suffering from the devastating damage caused by striga. We will also engage in the selection of
resistant species and search for useful substances produced by striga to make use of them as biological resources. The
fi ndings of the project will be shared with local farmers to establish an effective integrated management strategy.
Increased food production through parasitic weeds control and creation of a new biological resource A germination inducer will promote germination of striga seeds in fi elds without any
host species present, while resistant crop species will reduce the proliferation of the
parasite. The striga plants that survive will be used as raw material for extracting
useful substances. This integrated strategy can be applied to manage other root
parasitic weeds in the fi ght to overcome biotic constraints to global food production.
Republic of the Sudan
Challenges for Rice production with limited soil nutrients – Endeavor to increase yield under harsh conditions
= Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Effi ciency for Rice by Genetic Improvement and Fertility Sensing Techniques in Africa =
To increase the rice yield under low fertility conditions through rapid diagnosis of soil fertility and the development of nutrient-use-effi cient breeding lines
Madagascar is one of the largest rice producers in Africa with a per capita rice consump-
tion twice as high as that of Japan. Its rice productivity, however, remains stagnated to
date because of the lack of fertilizer input and nutrient-poor soils occurring in many areas
of Africa. The project aims to develop rice production techniques to realize high yield
even under low fertility conditions by combining fertilizer application techniques suited
to the soil nutrient characteristics of the fi eld and new breeding lines with high nutrient
use effi ciency. It will also evaluate the impact that the adoption of such
techniques has on the income and nutritional status of local farmers.
Toward the stabilization of African food production and a paradigm shift in agriculture The project will contribute to stabilizing food production in Africa by dis-
seminating rice production techniques suited to the poor fertility soils
common in Madagascar and elsewhere in Africa. Furthermore, the devel-
opment of techniques to raise crops with high nutrient use effi ciency is
expected to help promote the conversion from resource intensive to a
resource-saving and sustainable agriculture.
Republic of Madagascar
Principal Investigator
Mr. RAMAROSON Lantonirina
General Director, Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MAEP)
Principal Investigator
Senior Researcher. TSUJIMOTO Yasuhiro
Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
Research Institutions in Sudan National Center for Research (NCR) /
Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC) / etc.
Research Institutions in Japan Kobe University / Osaka Prefecture University
Research Period 5 Years
Principal Investigator
Prof. Elgasim Ali Elgasim
Director General, National Center for Research (NCR)
Principal Investigator
Prof. SUGIMOTO Yukihiro
Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University
Research Institutions in Madagascar Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MAEP) / The National Center for Applied Research and Rural Development (FOFIFA) / University of Antananarivo (LRI) / National Offi ce of Nutrition (ONN)
Research Institutions in Japan Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) / The University of Tokyo / Kyoto University / Yamanashi Eiwa College
Research Period 5 Years
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Participants eagerly listening to
a presentation
Outcrop of phosphate ore found in Eastern Burkina Faso
Survey of actual status using sketches
Shipment of groupers
On-site development work
Participants in the project from both Japan
and Burkina Faso
Rapid and extensive monitoring of |geographical conditions of rice fi elds and nutrition status of rice plants using a drone
Selection of lines that show high productivity in a local paddy fi eld lacking phosphorus
Evaluation of soil characteristics based
on its color
A sorghum (African crop) fi eld
dominated by striga
Isolating a component of striga
Control striga by inducing suicidal germination
Survey on income and nutritional status in farming communities
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Develop and disseminate pest management technologies and systems for producing healthy seedlingsIn recent years, climate change and the rapid acceleration of global trade have led to increasing crop
damage from invasive pests worldwide, with South East Asian cassava crops no exception. We aim
to develop pest management technologies for use in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, including
crop disease diagnosis kits and biological control for insect pests, as well as systems for ensuring
the production and cultivation of healthy seedlings. Furthermore, we will work to construct a sus-
tainable production system that utilizes healthy seedlings by developing a
market-based “triple-win” dissemination model that benefi ts the private sec-
tor, farmers, and government.
Stabilization and increase of cassava production will vitalize the regional economy in South East Asia.This project will serve as a model case for practical cooperation between related countries to
address cross-jurisdictional issues. Increased revenue from cassava will benefi t partner countries
by raising the income of small-scale farmers, boosting employment at processing plants in the
region, serving as a source of foreign currency, providing biomass for use, and offering policy hints,
while also delivering major benefi ts for Japanese companies engaged in cassava-related business,
both in Japan and partner countries.
Protect South-East Asian Cassava from Invasive Pests to Grow Healthy Seedlings!
= Development and Dissemination of Sustainable Production System Based on Invasive Pest Management of Cassava in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand =
Discovering and mass-culturing high-value microalgae using new technologiesMicroalgae are capable of producing powerful antioxidants such as astaxanthin.
Both aesthetically and functionally benefi cial, they are truly worthy of the title
“aquatic jewels.” Malaysia is one of the most biologically diverse nations, and
habitat to a vast population of microalgae species. Our goal is to establish
advanced microalgae mass-culture reactors suited to tropical eco-climate
conditions using targeted high-value microalgae coupled with innovative
growth-promoting substances from Malaysia.
Contributing to the development of environmentally-friendly aquaculture industries through innovative microalgae mass-culture technologiesThe rapid growth of aquaculture industry has led to the
discharge of large volumes of sludge and sewage into the natural environment causing degra-
dation to ecosystems. The proactive recovery of rich nutrients from the sludge and sewage can
be utilized for the mass-culturing of high-value microalgae species, empowering a new recycling
system that provides economic initiative while simultaneously preserving the natural ecosystem.
Preserving Malaysia’s Ecosystem through Microalgae “Aquatic Jewels”!
= Continuous Operation System for Microalgae Production Optimized for Sustainable Tropical Aquaculture (COSMOS) =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Organic sludge, which is released in large volumes to
the natural environment
Under certain condition, haematococcus algae (left) accumlate highly valuable astaxanthin (right).
Microalgae are truly “aquatic jewels.”
Cassava stems and potatoes whose leaves
dropped prior to harvest
The cassava mealybug, which
has become an invasive pest in
South East Asia
Principal Investigator
Prof. Fatimah MD. Yusoff
Institute of Bioscience (IBS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Principal Investigator
Dr. Le Huy Ham
Director, Agricultural Genetics Institute (AGI)
Principal Investigator
Rector, Sieng Emtotim
University of Battambang
Principal Investigator
Director, Pichet Grudloyma
Field and Renewable Energy Crops Research Institute, Department of Agriculture, Thailand
Principal Investigator
Prof. TODA Tatsuki
Department of Science and Engineering for Sustainable Innovation, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Soka University
Principal Investigator
Prof. TAKASU Keiji
Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Research Institutions in Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia / Universiti Malaysia Terengganu / Universiti Selangor
Research Institutions in Japan Soka University / The University of Tokyo / National Institute for
Environmental Studies / Tokyo Institute of Technology
Research Period 5 Years
Research Institutions in Vietnam, Vietnam: Agricultural Genetics Institute Cambodia and Thailand Cambodia: University of Battambang Thailand: Rayong Field Crops Research Center / etc. Research Institutions in Japan Kyushu University / Tokyo University of Agriculture / The University of Tokyo / RIKEN / Nagoya UniversityResearch Period 5 Years
Creation of New Industry through Valorization of Bioresources in North Africa
= Valorization of Bio-resources based on Scientifi c Evidence in Semi- and Arid Land for Creation of New Industry =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Basic design for commercialization and process of industrialization Focusing on the plenty of bioresources found in Tunisia and Morocco, we implement functional anal-
ysis and epidemiologic studies to develop seeds of technology for the development of food and
cosmetic products, and technologies of authentifi cation of origin of products and their type towards
the development of new products. We also conduct ecological studies and analysis of the production,
export and consumption i.e. value chain of local products. Through this comprehensive approach,
we implement an integrated studies based on scientifi c evidence for the development of seeds for
technology and contribute to develop high value-added functional food and pharmaceutical products.
Finally, we aim to create new industries producing materials for development of functional foods and medicinal cosmet-
ics through the collaboration with private sector.
* Bioresources as a part of the dietary culture with the oral tradition of their medicinal effects.
Establishment of scientifi c evidence to support the medicinal eff ects of bioresources and construction of a value chain By implementing research and development of bioresources based on scientifi c evidence, we aim
to upgrade the production capacity of high value-added agricultural products and to improve tech-
nical capability of private sector. In line with the governmental policies targeting the food industry,
we will contribute to develop a coherent value chain from production to export, and establish
bases for supply and export of high value-added agricultural products in Tunisia and Morocco.
Republic of Tunisia
A Sericulture Revolution in East Africa, Powered by Japan’s Silkworm and Silk Expertise
= Project for Development of Sericulture Research by Applying Biological Resources and Molecular Genetics =
Selecting/breeding mulberry and silkworm species suited to Kenya, developing silk materials Kenya’s biological resources include mulberry trees, silkworms, and wild silkworms. We are
working to study Kenya’s native mulberry species in detail in order to select those most
suited to the nation’s climate and to achieve further improvement
through breeding. We also aim to crossbreed Kenya’s disease-resil-
ient subcultural silkworm species with Japanese species that have
been bred over many years to achieve high silk productivity, in order
to develop a species that possesses both these qualities for com-
mercial use. Furthermore, we will work to derive usage value from
Kenyan native wild silkworms as a new silk material.
Development of a research and technology platform in Kenya for mass production of high-quality silk.We aim to establish a sericulture research center staffed with talented young researchers capable
of leading independent Kenyan research and development, and to develop a technological plat-
form capable of mass-producing high-quality Kenyan silk that rivals overseas products. Furthermore,
we hope that the technologies developed in the research center will be deployed on a societal
level through transfer to manufacturers and private companies.
Sprawling mulberry fi elds
in Kenya
Goats climbing argan trees
Silkworms thriving in Kenya
Cocoons collected in Kenya
Republic of Kenya
Raising silkworms at Kenya National
Sericulture Research Center
Principal Investigator
General DirectorRim SAIED
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientifi c Research, Direction General of Research Valorisation
Principal Investigator
Center Director Muo Kasina
Sericulture Research Center, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
Principal Investigator
Director Bilal Hajjouji
Ministry of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Kingdom of Morocco
Principal Investigator
Prof. ISODA Hiroko
Director, The Alliance for Research on the Mediterranean and North Africa / Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Principal Investigator
Unit Leader KAMEDA Tsunenori
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Novel biological functions of effective plant extracts have been identifi ed by using various
methods for functional food development and drug discovery.g
Research Institutions in Kenya Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
Research Institutions in Japan National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
Research Period 5 Years
Kingdom of Morocco
Research Institutions in Tunisia & Morocco Tunisia: The National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia / Centre de Biotechnologie Technopole Borj Cédria / Center of Biotechnology of Sfax / The University of Sfax (National Engineering School ) / University of Sousse / Institute of Arid Regions Morocco: Institut Agricole et Vétérinaire Hassan II / Université Cadi Ayyad Marrakech
Research Institutions in Japan University of Tsukuba / Kyoto University / Kyushu UniversityResearch Period 5 Years
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Socialist Republic of
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Malaysia
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Protecting Rare Breeds of Pig with a Gene Bank System
= Establishment of Cryo-bank System for Vietnamese Native Pig Resources and Sustainable Production System to Conserve Bio-diversity =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
Avert Food Crises by Making Effective Use of Limited Water Resources
= Development of Aquaponics Combined with Open Culture Adapting to Arid Regions for Sustainable Food Production =
Principal Investigator
Dr. Nguyen Thanh Son
Director General, National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD)
Principal Investigator
Dr. Ilie Sava Racotta Dimitrov
Project Manager / Institutional Management, Director of Northwestern Center of Biological Research (CIBNOR)
Principal Investigator
Advanced Researcher Dr. KIKUCHI Kazuhiro
Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NIAS)
Principal Investigator
Prof. YAMADA Satoshi
Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
Research Institutions in Mexico Northwestern Center of Biological Research (CIBNOR)
Research Institutions in Japan Tottori University / Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Research Period 5 Years
Research Institutions in Vietnam National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) / Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (IBT, VAST) / Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) / etc.
Research Institutions in Japan Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science / NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NILGS) / National Institute of Animal Health / NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NIAH)
Research Period 5 Years
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Discovering and maintaining native Vietnamese varieties using up-to-date breeding techniquesThere are many valuable breeds of pig in Vietnam, but many native Vietnamese varieties are
at risk of extinction as economic development has resulted in the introduction of foreign
breeds. Some native varieties are expected to include lines suitable as animal hosts for the
production of organs for xenotransplantation into human recipients, and there is conjecture
that other breeds with useful traits may still be undiscovered. In order to protect these rare
breeds as pig germplasm, the project is creating a cryogenic gene bank (cryo-bank) system
that stores sperm, oocytes, fertilized oocytes, etc., and promotes their utilization.
Potential boost to regenerative medicine using iPS cellsMany pigs retain gene sequences that derive from certain strains of virus, so
the problem of infection must be overcome in order for organs grown inside
pigs to be used for transplantation into humans. However, in 2015, it was
discovered that there may exist lines of pigs possessing few of these sequences.
The discovery or generation of pigs for which there is no concern of viral infec-
tion would be a signifi cant contribution to medical advances.
Visiting facilities at an artifi cial insemination center
in Hòa Bình Province
Visiting farmers in the Ðà B c District of Hòa Bình Province
Socialist Republic of
Vietnam
United Mexican States
Solving water issues in arid regions using advanced aquaponicsDemand for food in Mexico is increasing due to the rapid growth in population. However, problems exist, such as deple-
tion of groundwater for irrigated agriculture and soil degradation due to the use of highly saline groundwater. In order to
achieve both effective water use and prevention of soil salinization, this project is working on an advanced form of aqua-
ponics, a food production system that combines aquaculture and hydroponic cultivation of crops. Further development
of aquaponics technology can potentially make maximum use of water by linking the system to open-fi eld cultivation.
Specifi cally, fi sh and shrimp are farmed using groundwater, and the drainage from that pro-
cess is used for hydroponic cultivation of crops that have the property of absorbing salts.
The water with reduced saline content resulting from hydroponic crop production can then
be used for open-fi eld cultivation.
Converting irrigated agriculture into highly productive systems around the worldIf aquaponics suited to arid regions were adopted throughout the world,
irrigated agriculture could be converted into a sustainable food production
system. The deployment of these highly productive systems will contribute
to securing safe water and food, countering threats to food security.
Tilapia, a suitable candidate for farming. It is often seen in Mexican markets. When fresh, it can even
be prepared as sashimi.
Trial cultivation of herbs. In addition to high value-added crops like herbs, open-fi eld
cultivation is also being considered for red peppers and cherry tomatoes.
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Disaster Prevention and MitigationSATREPS 2019
Protection of traditional Bhutanese architecture made with rammed earth and stone masonry techniques from earthquake damage
= Project for Evaluation and Mitigation of Seismic Risk for Composite Masonry Buildings in Bhutan =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
= Regional Resilience Enhancement through Establishment of Area-BCM at Industry Complexes in Thailand =
Principal Investigator
Director General Jigme Thinlye Namgyal
Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs
Principal Investigator
Prof. AOKI Takayoshi
Graduate School of Design and Architecture, Nagoya City University
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017
Research Institutions in Bhutan Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Department of Culture (DOC), Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs / Department of Engineering Services (DES), Ministry of Works and Human Settlement / Department of Geology and Mines (DGM), Ministry of Economic Affairs
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya City University / National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) / Kyoto University / Kagawa University / Tohoku University / Nihon University
Research Period 5 Years
Enhance regional resilience through visualization of disaster risks with industry, government and academia collaboration
Principal Investigator
Dr.Vipan Prachuabmoh
Dean, College of Population Studies, Chulalongkorn University
Principal Investigator
Prof. WATANABE Kenji
Graduate School of Social Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology
Research Institutions in Thailand Chulalongkorn University / Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning(DPT), Ministry of Interior / Offi ce of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) / Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) / Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya Institute of Technology / National Research Institute of Earth Science and Disaster Resilience / International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM), Public Works Research Institute (PWRI) / University of Tokyo / Keio University
Research Period 5 Years
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. Mesay Daniel Tulu
College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
Principal Investigator
Prof. KIMURA Makoto
Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
Research Institutions in Ethiopia Addis Ababa Science and Technology University(AASTU) / Jinka University(JKU) / Ethiopian
Roads Authority(ERA)
Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / University of Miyazaki / Nagoya Institute of Technology / Ehime University
Research Period 5 Years
High-precision monitoring of torrential rainfall and typhoons with a groundbreaking, super low-cost monitoring technology
= Development of Extreme Weather Monitoring and Information Sharing System in the Philippines =
Principal Investigator
Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr.
Acting Director, Department of Science and Technology - Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI)
Principal Investigator
Prof. TAKAHASHI Yukihiro
Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University
Research Institutions in Philippines Department of Science and Technology - Advanced Science and
Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) / University of the Philippines Diliman
Research Institutions in Japan Hokkaido University / Tokyo Metropolitan University
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016= =
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Constructing passable, maintainable, and affordable roads in rural Ethiopia
= Development and Operation Model of Plant-derived Soil Additives for Road Disaster Reduction on Problematic Soil =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2018
V-POTEKA installation at the National Agrometeorological Station
at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).
P-POTEKA installation at Pasig RAVE.
Preparing for future earthquakes by developing and spreading earthquake risk evaluation and aseismic protection techniques In Bhutan, most residential and public facilities are made of rammed earth* and stone
masonry except for some reinforced concrete buildings up to fi ve stories high and brick
buildings up to two stories seen in the capital and other larger cities. The project aims
to support the development of a quake-resistant community through the development
of an aseismic protection policy obtained by a seismological research in Bhutan to
make traditional Bhutanese masonry buildings earthquake resistant. This scope will be
realized by producing a manual for disaster mitigation education taking into consideration the results of earthquake
hazard evaluation, and by holding seminars for engineers and construction builders as well as local residents.
* Rammed earth is a technique for constructing walls by fi lling earth material into a supported wooden frame and then ramming and compressing
until it hardens.
Contribute to building safe and secure communities through the development of technologies for disaster mitigation in Bhutan.Contribute to raising people’s awareness of disaster prevention by proposing the development and implementation of an aseismic
protection policy based on full-scale experiments and a disaster mitigation education manual for Bhutan’s government agencies
responsible for disaster management. The technologies to be developed through this project may be applied in other countries
as a model for overcoming the risks of disasters due to seismic vulnerability of traditional buildings made of earth and stones.
Example of earthquake damage to a rammed
earth architecture
Open experiment on how walls are destroyed
(toppling test)
Kick-off meeting
Contribute to building a resilient regional community against disasters by visualization of disaster risks and introduction of Area-BCM
The 2011 fl oods in Thailand resulted in inundation of overseas pro-
duction bases, disrupted distribution system, and suspended pro-
duction due to inability of employees to commute, etc., causing a
signifi cant impact on Japanese industries such as production adjust-
ment. This project focuses on Thailand’s key role in the global supply
chain, develops an Area-BCM tool that visualizes the impact of
disaster risks on industry by region, and implements the system in
industrial parks and surrounding areas to build an operational frame-
work to help build a disaster-resilient regional community.
Make Area-BCM an international standard to achieve sustainable social and economic development in Asia regionWe will visualize the impact of disaster risks on industry using a scientifi c method, and ensure business continuity
through industry, government and academia collaboration including the regional community. In the future, we aim
to spread Area-BCM to ASEAN nations by making it an international standard and contribute to the reduction of
global supply chain disruption risk and realization of sustainable social and economic development in the Asia region.
Information exchange meeting with Director-General of
Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)
Workshop for an industrial park scheduled to implement
Area-BCM project
Kingdom of Thailand
Developing methods for constructing roads on expansive soil by using soil additives derived from local plantsMany parts of Ethiopia remain hardly accessible due to a lack of well-maintained
rural roads. Expansive soil, a typical problematic soil spread across Africa, makes
it diffi cult to construct and maintain rural roads. This project will identify physical
mechanisms of the expansive soil and develop soil additives made from local
plants to improve the stability of unpaved roads. The goal is to fi nd simple and
convenient methods to construct roads without relying on expensive machinery
and to develop an operational model in collaboration with local governments and
communities.
Improving year-round accessibility in rural areas of sub-Saharan regionThe project seeks to identify local plants that can be used for soil additives and apply
them to the expansive soil in constructing rural roads. In the future, this road mainte-
nance method can solve problems of the expansive soil found all over Africa. By
incorporating different local conditions and improving the method as a comprehensive
operational model, this project can increase accessibility to all-weather roads in
sub-Saharan Africa.
Establishment of the world’s highest-density thunderstorm observation network and cloud stereography using micro-satellite Torrential rainfall from thunderstorms and typhoons are causing large-scale disasters in
Southeast Asia and other regions of the world. Such extreme weather events, however, are
still very diffi cult to monitor and predict with high precision even with the combined use
of conventional ground-based observations, meteorological satellites and state-of-the-art
weather radars. The project aims to dramatically improve torrential rainfall prediction by
building the world’s highest-density thunderstorm observation network with 60 observation
sites as well as establishing a cloud stereography method with unprecedented precision
through agile operation of micro-satellites.
Establishment of a method to monitor and predict the three-dimensional structure of thunderstorms and typhoons with the world’s highest precision
The combined operation of a super low-cost, ground-based, high-density observation network
and micro-satellite about 1/100th the price of conventional satellites demonstrates great ability in
monitoring not only torrential rainfall but many other types of disasters as well as environmental
monitoring for agriculture, forestry and fi sheries and atmospheric and marine pollution. The proj-
ect will pioneer a practical model in the Philippines as a proposal to the rest of the world.
Republic of the
Philippines
Testing soil additives on the expansive soil with
local students
Roads with deep ditches damaged during rainy seasons
in South Omo
Visit to the National Agrometeorological Station
at UPLB.
The eye of Typhoon Trami in 2018 observed
from the air.
Group photo at the kick-off meeting in Addis Ababa
Kingdom of Bhutan
Federal Democratic Republic of
Ethiopia
Disaster Prevention and MitigationSATREPS 2019
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SATREPS 2019
Develop techniques for seismic evaluation and retrofi t of buildings, and propose effi cient methods of upgrading their structural integrity.Although Bangladesh is located in a seismically active region, its capital city Dhaka is
one of the world’s most vulnerable urban centers due to its unordered and dense urban
layout with low-quality building structures. In addition, building design and construction
practices as well as structural characteristics differ signifi cantly from those in Japan.
To improve Dhaka’s earthquake resilience, we aim to jointly develop seismic evaluation
and retrofi t techniques suitable for buildings in Bangladesh, and upgrading scenarios of urban planning for effi ciently
deploying them on a societal level.
Achieve safe and secure Dhaka through development of earthquake resilience technologyBy upgrading Dhaka’s building performance and urban center’s resilience against earthquake
damage, we aim to develop a safe and secure city and civil infrastructures for stable economic
activity. As the techniques developed through this project address urban and building-related issues
that are also commonly found in other developing countries, their worldwide dissemination has the
potential to contribute to the safer global society.
Poorly reinforced RC columns with brick chip aggregate
Mitigate Earthquake Damage in Densely Populated Urban Areas!
= Technical Development to Upgrade Structural Integrity of Buildings in Densely Populated Urban Areas and its Strategic Implementation towards Resilient Cities =
Principal Investigator
Mr. Mohammad Shamim Akhter
Director, Housing and Building Research Institute
Principal Investigator
Prof. NAKANO Yoshiaki
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Research Institutions in Bangladesh Housing and Building Research Institute / Public Works Department / Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology / Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology / University of Asia Pacifi c / Jahangirnagar University
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Tohoku University / Osaka UniversityResearch Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Tackle scientifi cally Nepal’s future great earthquake and its hazardsFocusing on a future great earthquake expected in Nepal Himalayas, and the highly populated and vulnerable Kathmandu
Valley, we aim to provide scientifi cally advanced seismic hazard information and build fundamentals to mitigate earthquake
disaster based on this information, by conducting researches on earthquake potential evaluation, ground motion predic-
tion, seismic hazard assessment, earthquake observation system, and education and policies.
For this aim, we also utilize data and research fi ndings from the 2015 Gorkha earthquake.
Build fundamentals for earthquake disaster mitigation based on advanced hazard informationBy integrating the research outcomes such as the source
model of a future great earthquake, predicted ground
motions from the future earthquake, and observations by
the enhanced seismic network, we aim to obtain scientif-
ically advanced earthquake hazard information. In addition,
developing personnel and policies for communicating this
information to the Nepali society will lead to fundamentals
for the mitigation of future earthquake disaster in the
Kathmandu Valley.
The highly vulnerable Kathmandu Valley
Damage to historic buildings from the
Gorkha earthquake
Prepare Kathmandu Valley of Nepal for a Future Earthquake Disaster!
= Integrated Research on Great Earthquakes and Disaster Mitigation in Nepal Himalaya =
Principal Investigator
Dr. Soma Nath Sapkota
Director General, Department of Mines and Geology(DMG), Ministry of Industry
Principal Investigator
Prof. KOKETSU Kazuki
Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
Research Institutions in Nepal Department of Mines and Geology / Ministry of Industry
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Kochi University / OYO Corporation
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Low-quality buildings collapsed under gravity load
Holding a workshop with our overseas partners
Forecasting the size of future megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis by exploiting the new technology of off shore and onshore geophysical observations.We aim to assess the potential for megathrust earthquakes in the coastal region of the Guerrero
state by establishing the fi rst Mexican seafl oor geodetic and seismic network to obtain slow
earthquake data. After analyzing the onshore data as well as the landward data, such as
onshore GNSS* stations and seismic stations, we will develop scenarios for the earthquake
and tsunami hazard, an earthquake/tsunami hazard map, and a tsunami evacuation sign to
aid in safely evacuating the residents. The development of disaster education programs will help mitigate disasters with the
inclusion of Mexican cultural perspectives and actions to be taken. *GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System
Utilization of the new knowledge on slow earthquakes to mitigate the disasters from future megathrust earthquakes and tsunamisUnderstanding the similarities and differences between slow and megathrust earthquakes in Japan and
Mexico will contribute greatly to understanding the fundamental physics of megathrust earthquakes
and tsunamis in Japan’s Nankai Trough region as well as the Mexican subduction zone. Furthermore,
initiatives aimed at mitigating damage in the event of a megathrust earthquake will aid in the sustainable
development of Japanese society by ensuring the lives and belongings of citizens are protected in the event of
a future megathrust earthquake centered in western Japan.
Exploiting the Science of Slow Earthquakes to Mitigate Disasters from Megathrust Earthquakes and Tsunamis
= Hazard Assessment of Large Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Mexican Pacifi c Coast for Disaster Mitigation =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Principal Investigator
Dr. Víctor Manuel Cruz Atienza
Instituto de Geofi sica, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM)
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. ITO Yoshihiro
Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University
Research Institutions in Mexico Instituto de Geofi sica / Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) /
Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Desastres (CENAPRED)
Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / The university of Tokyo / Tohoku University / Kobe University
Research Period 5 Years
Preparation of a ocean bottom observation equipment on board
Waveglider for the seafl oor geodetic observation
Installation of a ocean bottom observation
equipment
Four Approaches to Mitigate Earthquake, Tsunami, and Volcanic Disasters
= Application of State of the Art Technologies to Strengthen Research and Response to Seismic, Volcanic and Tsunami Events, and Enhance Risk Management =
Principal Investigator
Ms. Marta Lucia Calvache V.
Directora Técnica de Geoamenazas, Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC)
Principal Investigator
Prof. KUMAGAI Hiroyuki
Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University
Research Institutions in Colombia Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) / Dirección General Maritima (DIMAR) / Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres
(UNGRD) / Instituto Distrital de Gestión de Riesgos (IDIGER) / Universidad Nacional de Colombia / Universidad de los Andes
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / The University of Tokyo / Tohoku University / National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED)
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
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Federal Democratic
Republic of Nepal
Minimizing disasters by using cutt ing-edge Japanese science and technologyColumbia suffers from earthquake, tsunami, and volcanic disasters. Although progress in the deployment and operation
of observation networks has been made, there is still much room for further development. In this project, the observation
data and knowledge accumulated in Columbia will be merged with the latest Japanese monitoring systems and damage
prediction techniques to develop technology that minimizes damage from disasters in Colombia. Science and engineer-
ing researchers focus on four areas: monitoring, modelling, damage prediction, and information dissemination.
Protecting humanity from disasters by deploying the technology in high disaster-risk areas around the worldIn addition to accumulating research data from earthquake
source analysis and volcano monitoring, the project con-
structs a framework for real-time forecasting of disaster
damage and a system of disaster information dissemination
using social media. Research outcomes are to be imple-
mented throughout the world in areas with high risk of
disasters, contributing to safe evacuation of residents and
appropriate response to damage.
Microtremor observations in Bogota
Excursion to Nevado del Ruiz volcano
Republic of Colombia
People’s Republic of Bangladesh
United Mexican States
Disaster Prevention and MitigationSATREPS 2019
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SATREPS 2019
Build Safe Cities through Disaster Risk Assessment and Thorough Preparation
= Development of a Comprehensive Disaster Resilience System and Collaboration Platform in Myanmar =
Principal Investigator
Pro-Rector / Prof.Khin Than Yu
Yangon Technological University (YTU)
Principal Investigator
Prof. / Director MEGURO Kimiro
International Center for Urban Safety Engineering, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
Research Institutions in Myanmar Yangon Technological University (YTU) / Myanmar Engineering Society (MES) / Department of Disaster Management (DDM) / Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) / Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems (DWIR) / Ministry of Construction (MOC) / Irrigation Department (ID) / Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) / Mandalay Technological University (MTU) / etc.
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Hokkaido University / Tohoku University / Keio UniversityResearch Period 5 Years
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Infectious Diseases ControlSATREPS 2019
SATREPS projects in the fi eld of Infectious Diseases Control have been transferred to AMED - the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development.(The transfer took place on April 1, 2015. Projects that terminated before that date were not transferred.)
Assess the risk of urban disasters and prepare for disasters in the futureWith Myanmar and its cities under large-scale development, the risk of disasters increases due to expansion of the urban
population and climate change. This project monitors changes in the ground, terrain, and urban environment associated
with the development process, and develops a system for assessing vulnerabilities to potential disasters in Myanmar.
The project aims to identify disaster risks in advance to contribute to the formulation of regional development planning
and disaster countermeasures countermeasures as well as to support the strengthening of the Myanmar government’s
disaster management capabilities.
Disseminate research outcomes and contribute to improvement of disaster management capabilities throughout AsiaCollaboration among government, industry and academia is indis-
pensable for building safe cities. A new Research Center, which
will serve as the core organization to promote such collaboration,
was established in Yangon Technological University. The solutions
for the issues in Myanmar promise to serve as a model that can
be applied to other Asian countries to improve their disaster man-
agement capabilities.
Field survey to observe fl ood risk countermeasures (Wagadok Dam)
Technological Research Centre in YTU, where the Research Centre
was established
Republic of the Union of
Myanmar
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Disaster Prevention and MitigationSATREPS 2019
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Infectious Diseases ControlSATREPS 2019
= Integrated Research and Development Towards Chagas Disease Control =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017
= The Establishment of the One Health Prevention and Treatment Network Model for the Elimination of Rabies in the Philippines =
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017
Field research in Chagas endemic area
Control rabies with a quick and simple diagnosis method and “One Health network”Rabies is an often deadly infectious disease that can be controlled. The complex diagno-
sis method made defi nitive diagnosis frequently unavailable in the endemic area, resulting
in casualties from lack of appropriate treatment. This project aims to eliminate rabies by
diagnosis without craniotomy procedure using whiskers/sinus hair, identifi cation of specifi c
biomarker for treatment, development of early diagnosis method, and building One Health
network model that shares diagnosis information on animals and humans leading to
effective prevention.
Contribute to elimination by spreading new diagnosis method and One Health network modelThis project will eliminate rabies deaths from the Philippines
by building a treatment and prevention network with collabo-
ration between doctors and veterinarians incorporating the
new diagnosis system under One Health care perspective.
This will also contribute to achievement of WHO and OIE’s
“Zero by 30: The Global Strategic Plan to Prevent Human Deaths from Dog-Transmitted
Rabies by 2030” by spreading the network to surrounding countries.
Collecting canine whiskers to develop new rabies diagnosis
method
Huge number of patients visit for post dog-bite exposure vaccine
Protect people from Chagas disease with genetic analysis of pathogens and development of therapeutic compounds
Principal Investigator
Dr. Erlinda Handal Vega
Vice Minister, Ministry of Education, Government of El Salvador
Principal Investigator
Prof. SHIMADA Junko
Department of Molecular and Cellular Parasitology, School of Health Sciences, Gunma University
Research Institutions in El Salvador National Scientifi c Research Center of El Salvador (CICES) / University of El Salvador / Dr. Jose Matias Delgado University
/ National Rosales Hospital
Research Institutions in Japan Gunma University / University of Tokyo / Keio University / Osaka City University / Takasaki University of Health and Welfare
Research Period 5 Years
No more rabies: break the chain of infection with a simple diagnosis kit
Principal Investigator
Dr. Beatriz P. Quiambao
Chief, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Clinical Research Division
Principal Investigator
Prof. NISHIZONO Akira
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University
Research Institutions in Philippines Research Institute for Tropical Medicine / San Lazaro Hospital / Regional
Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory III (Region III)
Research Institutions in Japan Oita University / Nagasaki University / Kitasato University / Tohoku University
Research Period 5 Years
Animal bite treatment center for post-exposure treatment
Stray dogs are everywhere due to insuffi cient control
in Philippines
Principal Investigator
Dr. Nguyen Van Kinh
Hospital Director, National Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Principal Investigator
Director OKA Shinichi,
AIDS Clinical Center, National Center for Global Health and Medicine
Research Institutions in Vietnam National Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Research Institutions in Japan National Center for Global Health and Medicine / Kumamoto University
Research Period 5 Years
Principal Investigator
Prof. Aaron S. Mweene
School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia
Principal Investigator
Prof. Jean-Jacques Muyembe
Director, National Institute of Biomedical Research
Principal Investigator
Prof. TAKADA Ayato
Division of Global Epidemiology, Research Center for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University
Research Institutions in Zambia & DR Congo School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia / National Institute of Biomedical Research /
University Teaching Hospital, University of Zambia / Veterinary Laboratory of Kinshasa
Research Institutions in Japan Hokkaido University
Research Period 5 Years
= Establishment of the “Bench to Bedside” Feedback System for Sustainable ART and the Prevention of New HIV Transmission in Vietnam=
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2018
= Epidemiology of Zoonotic Virus Infections in Africa =Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2018
Stop HIV/AIDS! Aim to expand effective treatment and prevention!
Search for viruses! Prepare for zoonotic infections!
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Identify protozoa gene that leads to the disease and develop a new drugChagas disease epidemic in Latin America shows various symptoms by region, such
as heart and digestive system disorders, but not much research has been conducted
on its mechanism. Only two types of drugs are available, and due to effectiveness
and side effect issues, development of a new drug is being sought. This project will
analyze the parasite’s virulence gene related to the pathologic process of the disease,
construct chronic stage animal model, compose and develop a new drug, and build
a collaboration framework with National Scientifi c Research Center of El Salvador
(CICES)
Contribute to global control of Chagas disease with Japanese seedsWe will identify the gene related to pathologic factor with pathogen
genome and genetic analysis to promote understanding of the disease
and enable clinical application. Training of young researcher, and control
of Chagas disease in the endemic areas including El Salvador can be
expected from development of a new drug in Japan.
Collecting insect vector triatomine bug in Chagas disease affected area
SATREPS Japan and El Salvador research team meeting
Republic of the
Philippines
Establish HIV treatment monitoring system and verify eff ective prevention methodsIt is thought that there are 220,000 to 280,000 people infected with HIV in Vietnam.
As an emerging economy, Vietnam has a policy of providing HIV treatment at dis-
trict-level hospitals through the nation’s health insurance system, but many issues
remain. This project will create a monitoring system focused on antiretroviral therapy
(ART) and on capturing drug resistant viruses at district-level hospitals in Northern
Vietnam. It will also verify the effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which
helps to prevent increases in the number of newly infected people, as well as con-
ducting basic medical analysis aimed at designing anti-HIV vaccines.
Make Northern Vietnam’s HIV treatment monitoring system a model for the world!Many developing countries are now shifting from providing HIV treatment through support from overseas
donors to providing it through health insurance, in the same way as Vietnam. The HIV treatment monitor-
ing system and effective prevention methods achieved through this research will contribute to a reduction
in new HIV infections in Vietnam, and serve as a useful model for the global fi ght against HIV/AIDS.
Socialist Republic of
Vietnam
Establish methods for detecting viruses and antibodies, and ascertain the state of human and animal infectionMany zoonotic infections emerge in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This research aims to make practical use of rapid diagnosis kits for viral hemorrhagic
fever, and conduct genetic testing of patients of hemorrhagic fever of unknown cause
to search for the virus responsible. It will attempt to detect zoonotic viruses and virus
specifi c antibodies using specimens from wild animals, domestic livestock and fowl,
arthropods, and humans. It will also conduct research into factors causing viral infection.
Fighting zoonotic infections by establishing methods of viral diagnosis and elucidating the ecologyThis project will establish superior methods of diagnosing viral infections and contribute
to infection control measures. It is expected to discover new viruses and lead to a
better understanding of the distributional range of zoonotic viruses and routes of trans-
mission to human society. It will contribute to raising the level of infectious disease
diagnosis and the research infrastructure, as well as to the formation of a research and education network in Africa.
Drug resistance test training
Researchers signing the MOU
Republic of El Salvador
Entering cave to conduct bat survey
Supplying rapid diagnosis kits for Ebola
Zambia
DemocraticRepublic of the Congo
Sorting captured bats
Infectious Diseases ControlSATREPS 2019
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SATREPS 2019
Investigate the actual state of aff airs concerning infectious diseases and improve testing and diagnostic techniquesThe Gabonese Republic, located in Central Africa, is facing serious diffi culties with viral infection, but there is no accurate
information on the actual conditions. It is vital to identify the causal viruses, investigate outbreak conditions, and ascertain
transmission pathways when devising countermeasures. The Study seeks to develop and disseminate techniques for
quickly testing and diagnosing Ebola, Zika and other virus diseases and to establish a system for combatting infectious
diseases as soon as possible. Research will also be made to explore the characteristics and infection sources of uniden-
tifi ed pathogens.
Develop a simple and low-cost diagnostic method, thereby contributing to worldwide disease controlThe quick diagnostic system for viral infections to be developed by
the Study will be simple and low-cost, allowing it to be used easily
in any developing nation. If it is adopted by African nations, it will be
possible to effectively suppress the spread of infectious diseases
that accompany the movements of people and commodities, thereby
contributing to worldwide disease control.
Lambarene is noted in connection with Albert Schweitzer.
Strengthen Countermeasures Against Viral Infections and Prevent the Damage from Spreading!
= Establishment of Laboratory Surveillance System for Viral Diseases of Public Health Concern =
Principal Investigator
Dr. Bertrand Lell
Director, Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL)
Principal Investigator
Prof. YASUDA Jiro
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University
Research Institutions in Gabon Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL)
Research Institutions in Japan Nagasaki University
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Helping Tuberculosis Patients: Strengthening TB Control Strategies through Genomic Analysis!
= Integrative Application of Human and Pathogen Genomic Information for Tuberculosis Control =
Principal Investigator
Dr. Surakameth Mahasirimongkol
Senior Physician, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health
Principal Investigator
Prof. TOKUNAGA Katsushi
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
Research Institutions in Thailand Ministry of Public Health, Thailand / Mahidol University
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / RIKEN / Research Institute of Tuberculosis (JATA) /
Fukujuji Hospital (JATA)
Research Period 4 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
At the planned site of the new laboratory, with Gabon
research colleagues
Help control infectious diseases by tracking outbreak trends more closely and carrying out research at the genetic levelThe Republic of Ghana is facing a grave situation concerning the spread of cholera, AIDS and other infectious diseases.
Ebola hemorrhagic fever, which has broken out in nearby countries, is also a threat. The country is in urgent need of
effective countermeasures against infectious diseases. The purpose of the Study is to support Ghana’s efforts to strengthen
disease surveillance* and simultaneously improve testing and diagnostic techniques for major infectious diseases. Research
will also be carried out to determine what gene types of host and gut microbiota make a person susceptible to what
pathogen types in order to identify factors involved in infection and understand the mechanisms of immune response.
* Activities to continuously track outbreaks of infectious diseases to help achieve faster and more effective outbreak response and control.
Develop a new method of combatt ing infectious diseases based on knowledge of intestinal fl oraIntestinal bacteria play an important role in immune response in the intestines.
The Study will analyze the genomes of intestinal fl ora to ascertain whether
there is a correlation between intestinal fl ora and resistance to infectious
diseases. The Study will enable the development of disease control measures
utilizing genome-level information and is expected help
establish new strategies for combatting infectious diseases.
In front of a relief of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi at the entrance to
the Noguchi Memorial Institute of Medical Research (NMIMR; established
in 1979 with Japanese aid), Ghana University Medical School
With the chancellorof the University of Ghana and the director of NMIMR
Exterior of NMIMR, which plays a central
role in infectious disease and immunity research
in West Africa
Enabling rapid detection of drug-resistant fungi that cause refractory infection
= Establishment of a Research and Reference Collaborative System for the Diagnoses of Fungal Infections including Drug-Resistant Ones both in Brazil and Japan =
Principal Investigator
Prof. Maria Luiza Moretti
Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Internal Medical Department,University of Campinas
Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. WATANABE Akira
Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University
Research Institutions in Brazil University of Campinas
Research Institutions in Japan Chiba University
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
Investigate the Relationship Between Intestines and Pathogens and Devise New Countermeasures Against Infectious Diseases!
= Surveillance and Laboratory Support for Emerging Pathogens of Public Health Importance =
Principal Investigator
Prof. Kwadwo Ansah Koram
Director, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) of University of Ghana
Principal Investigator
Prof. KIYONO Hiroshi
The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Research Institutions in Ghana Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) of University of Ghana
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Mie University / National Institute of Infectious Diseases, NIID
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Both researchers holding a research conference
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Republic of Gabon
Revealing genetic risks of tuberculosis and developing eff ective treatments for tuberculosis Tuberculosis is an infectious disease and its burden for global health is well-known as HIV and malaria. Thailand is one
of 22 high burden countries of tuberculosis, and effective measures are required to control this disease urgently. Genome
variation in both humans and TB bacteria may affect different phenotype and treatment. This large-scale study will ana-
lyze the variation of both host and pathogen genomes among TB patients, patients who suffered side effects from the
medication, and individuals who have not developed TB, in order to reveal how genomic DNA variants are associated
with the development of TB and the side effects of the drug treatment.
Tuberculosis control will be advanced in Thailand and world through the application of genomic information From the results of the genomic analysis, this project will identify
genetic factors associated with tuberculosis and establish highly
effective and less side-effect causative treatment method. The
research fi nding will contribute to reduce TB patients and provide
better quality of life to the patients globally. Site visit to collect clinical information
for understanding the environment around tuberculosis patients
Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
Republic of Ghana
Developing a method for rapid detection of drug-resistant fungi through investigating their resistance mechanismsFungal infections often occur in immune-compromised patients and/or patients with
chronic lung diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis. Drug resistant fungi have been
emerging in recent years due to long-term use of antifungal drugs and other factors.
While the epidemiological information regarding drug-resistant fungi in Brazil is not
clear at the moment, it may potentially have a signifi cant impact as the number of
patients with pulmonary tuberculosis is large in Brazil. The
project aims to clarify the prevalence of drug-resistance
fungi, elucidate their resistance mechanisms and develop a rapid detection method. We will
also work to build a framework for collaboration among research institutions.
Development of a system for diagnosing fungal infection and a framework for research collaboration in fungal infection diagnosis Specifi c outcomes such as the establishment of a fungus bank to preserve drug-resistant
fungal strains and conduct networking with other related institutions and facilities will enhance
the university’s function as a research center for fungal infection, which in the future will lead to the establishment
of a framework for research of fungal infection including that caused by drug-resistant fungi. Outcomes of this
project can be applied to Japan and other countries.
Federative Republic of
Brazil
University of Campinas, the Offi ce is in this building
In the Laboratory, researchers carry out
an experiment inside the safety cabinet
Kingdom of Thailand
Infectious Diseases ControlSATREPS 2019
5756
SATREPS 2019
Screening a Wide Range of Microbial Resources for Effective Anti-parasitic Compounds
= Searching Lead Compounds of Anti-malarial and Anti-amebic Agents by Utilizing Diversity of Indonesian Bio-resources =
Principal Investigator
Prof. Eniya Listiani Dewi
Deputy Chairperson, The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT)
Principal Investigator
Prof. NOZAKI Tomoyoshi
Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo
Research Institutions in Indonesia The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT)
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Kitasato University / Nagasaki University /
MicroBiopharm Japan Co., Ltd.
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
Protecting People from Dangerous Viruses by Investigating the Ecology of Flying Foxes!
= Ecological Studies on Flying Foxes and Their Involvement in Rabies-related and Other Viral Infectious Diseases =
Principal Investigator
Dean. Srihadi Agungpriyono
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB)
Principal Investigator
Prof. HONDO Eiichi
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
Research Institutions in Indonesia Bogor Agricultural University
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology /
Yamaguchi University
Research Period 5 Years
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014=
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Understanding fl ying fox ecology to reveal high infection risk locations and activities Bats can transmit rabies and other dangerous viruses. Among the bats, fl ying foxes travel particularly long distances, and
should be monitored as animals that may spread infections across national borders. Their ecology, however, is still poorly
understood. In this project, we are conducting a survey of the movement of fl ying foxes in Indonesia, home to a great
diversity of plants and animals. We assess their points of contact with dogs, wild animals, and humans, and track routes
of infection. We will also analyze the viral strains that they carry.
Improve public health through eff ective measures to prevent infection The development of diagnostic tools and methods for rapid and
exhaustive detection of viruses has enabled the gathering of more
accurate infection data. Our aim is also to lay the
foundations for research and education so that local
researchers can carry out viral analysis and diag-
nosis independently, enabling them to continue
gathering and disseminate infection data to reduce
the number of infections caused by fl ying foxes.
Participants come together at a project meeting
Drone used to survey fl ying fox habitats
Plants, microbes, and other organisms are important resources for drug discovery Indonesia is a nation rich in biological resources. As substances found in plants and microorganisms have the potential
to be used as drugs, these biological resources are highly valuable in drug discovery. The aim of this project is to screen
Indonesia’s diverse microbial resources for compounds that might be candidates for drugs to treat malaria and amebia-
sis. There are no vaccines against these parasitic diseases, and drug treatments are also limited, meaning that new drugs
are needed. Technical assistance provided through the project will also enable Indonesia to develop the capability for
independent drug discovery research.
Potential for drug discovery in Japan as well as in Indonesia If compounds that are potential candidates for new drugs are
identifi ed, researchers will collaborate with corporations with
the aim of their commercialization. If Indonesia becomes
capable of developing therapeutic drugs for itself, this will
lead to its further economic development. Ensuring that
Indonesian biological resources can also be utilized in Japan
also enhances Japan’s potential for drug discovery research.
Instruction on enzyme activity assay for the
malaria parasite
Preprocessing for the isolation of microorganisms from collected soil
Republic of Indonesia
Republic of Indonesia
Infectious Diseases ControlSATREPS 2019
5958
SATREPS 2019
Environment/Energy (G
lobal
‐scale Environmental Issues)
2019
Formation of a Center of Excellence for Marine Plastic Pollution Studies in the Southeast Asian Seas
Prof. ISOBE AtsuhikoCenter for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, Kyusyu University
Thailand ―
Development of Management Systems for Cultural Utilization of Biodiversity in the Tropical Rainforests at the National Parks in Sarawak
Prof. ITIOKA TakaoGraduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University
Malaysia ―
A Sustainable Community Development Model Harmonized with Valua-ble Nature in Lake Malawi National Park, the World Natural Heritage Site
Prof. SATO TetsuFaculty of Collaborative Regional Innovation, Ehime University
Malawi ―
2018
01 Sustainable Replantation of Oil Palm by Adding Value to Oil Palm Trunk through Scientifi c and Technological Innovation
Project Leader KOSUGI Akihiko
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
Malaysia p26
02 Advanced and Sustainable Methods on Water Utilization Associated with Greening Potential Evaluation
Prof. SHIMADA Sawahiko
Department of Bioproduction and Environment Engineering, Faculty of Regional Environment Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture
Djibouti p26
2017
03Establishment of Environmentally Sound Management of Construction and Demolition Waste and Its Wise Utilization for Environmental Pollution Control and for New Recycled Construction Materials
Prof. KAWAMOTO Ken
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University
Vietnam p27
04 Co-creation of Innovative Forest Resources Management Combining Ecological Methods and Indigenous Knowledge
Associate Prof. YASUOKA Hirokazu
The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Cameroon p27
2016
05 Development of Next-Generation Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Framework to Combat Desertification
Prof. TSUNEKAWA Atsushi
Arid Land Research Center, Tottori University
Ethiopia p28
06 Comprehensive Assessment and Conservation of Blue Carbon Ecosystems and Their Services in the Coral Triangle (Blue CARES)
Prof. NADAOKA Kazuo
School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Philippines/ Indonesia
p28
07 Strengthening of the Environmental Radiation Control and Legislative Basis for the Environmental Remediation of Radioactively Contaminated Sites
Prof. NANBA Kenji
Faculty of Symbiotic Systems Science / Institute of Environmental Radioactivity at Fukushima University
Ukraine p29
08 Development and Implementation of New Damage Assessment Process in Agricultural Insurance as Adaptation to Climate Change for Food Security
Associate Prof. HONGO Chiharu
Integrated Research Field of Remote Sensing Division, Center for Environmental Remote Sensing, Chiba University
Indonesia p29
2015
09 Visualization of Impact of Chronic / Latent Chemical Hazard and Geo-Ecological Remediation Prof. ISHIZUKA Mayumi
Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University
Zambia p30
10 Advancing Co-design of Integrated Strategies with Adaptation to Climate Change Prof. OKI TaikanInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Thailand p30
11 Establishment of Environmental Conservation Platform of Tonle Sap Lake Associate Prof.YOSHIMURA Chihiro
School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Cambodia p31
2014 12 Research on the Integration System of Spatial Environment Analyses and Advanced Metal Recovery to Ensure Sustainable Resource Development
Prof. ISHIYAMA Daizo
Graduate school of International Resource Science, Akita University
Serbia p31
2013 13 Hydro-microbiological Approach for Water Security in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal Prof. KAZAMA Futaba
Interdisciplinary Research Centre for River Basin Environment, Graduate Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research, University of Yamanashi
Nepal p32
Environment/Energy (Low
Carbon Society/Energy)
2019
Implementation of Low-Emission Affordable Apartments in the Hot-Humid Climate of Indonesia towards Paris Agreement 2030
Associate Prof. KUBOTA Tetsu
Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University
Indonesia ―
Comprehensive Solutions for Optimum Development of Geothermal Systems in East African Rift Valley
Prof. FUJIMITSU Yasuhiro
Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University
Kenya ―
2018
14 Development of Advanced Hybrid Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Technology for Low Carbon Society and Sustainable Energy System: First Experimental OTEC Plant of Malaysia
Prof. IKEGAMI Yasuyuki
Institute of Ocean Energy, Saga University
Malaysia p34
15 Development and Dissemination of Innovative Oil-Extracting Technology from Crop Process Residue for Rural Electrifi cation and Value Addition of By-products
Research Prof. / Emeritus Prof. SAKO Takeshi
Energy System Section, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shizuoka University
Tanzania p34
2017
16 Thermoluminescence Techniques in Geothermal Exploration and Integrated Evaluation System of Geothermal Reservoir
Prof. TSUCHIYA Noriyoshi
Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University
El Salvador
p35
17 Smart Transport Strategy for Thailand 4.0 Prof. HAYASHI Yoshitsugu
Institute of Science and Technology Research, Chubu University
Thailand p35
2016
18 Comprehensive Conversion of Biomass and Waste to Super Clean Fuels by New Solid Catalysts
Prof. TSUBAKI Noritatsu
Graduate School of Science and Engineering for Research, University of Toyama
Thailand p36
19 Smart Cities Development for Emerging Countries by Multimodal Transport System Based on Sensing, Network and Big Data Analysis of Regional Transportation
General Manager TSUBOI Tsutomu
Global Business Development Offi ce, Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd.
India p36
2015
20 Producing Biomass Energy and Material through Revegetation of Alang-alang (Imperata Cylindrica) Fields
Prof. UMEZAWA Toshiaki
Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University
Indonesia p37
21 Production of Biofuels Using Algal Biomass Assistant Prof. KANDA Hideki
Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University
South Africa
p37
2014
22 Technology Development of Steam-spot Detection and Sustainable Resource Use for Large Enhancement of Geothermal Power Generation in Indonesia
Prof. KOIKE Katsuaki
Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
Indonesia p38
23 Sustainable Development of Rural Area by Effective Utilization of Bio-wastes with Highly Effi cient Fuel Cell Technology
Associate Prof. SHIRATORI Yusuke
Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University / International Research Center for Hydrogen Energy, Kyushu University
Vietnam p38
Bioresources
2019
Rational Use of Wild Pasture Forage Plants Based on Traditional Knowledge of Nomadic Mongolians
Prof. ASAMI TadaoGraduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Mongolia ―
Strengthening of Resilience in Arid Agro-Ecosystems Vulnerable to Climate Change, Through Research on Plant Resources and Technological Applications
Senior Researcher FUJITA Yasunari
Biological Resources and Postharvest Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
Bolivia ―
Acceleration of Live-stock Revolution in ASEAN for a Kitchen of the World: Development of Novel Technologies Yielding Stable Livestock Production and Food Safety
Prof./Director MISAWA Naoaki
Center for Animal Disease Control, University of Miyazaki
Thailand ―
2018
24 Development of Climate Change Resilient Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Wheat Production in the Dry and Heat Prone Agro-ecologies of Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof.TSUJIMOTO Hisashi
Arid Land Research Center, Tottori University
Sudan p40
25 Utilization of Thailand Local Genetic Resources to Develop Novel Farmed Fish for Global Market
Prof.HIRONO Ikuo
Faculty, Department of Marine Biosciences, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Thailand p40
2017
26 Development of Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Methods and Forecast System for Sustainable Aquaculture and Coastal Fisheries in Chile
Associate Prof. MARUYAMA Fumito
Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
Chile p41
27 Strengthening Rice Breeding System based on Genomic Technology and Information in Myanmar
Prof. YOSHIMURA Atsushi
Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Kyushu University
Myanmar p41
Bioresources
2016
28 Developing Countermeasures Against Striga to Conquer Poverty and Improve Food Security Prof. SUGIMOTO Yukihiro
Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University
Sudan p42
29 Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Effi ciency for Rice by Genetic Improvement and Fertility Sensing Techniques in Africa
Senior Researcher TSUJIMOTO Yasuhiro
Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
Madagascar p42
30 Project on Establishment of the Model for Fertilizing Cultivation Promotion Using Burkina Faso Phosphate Rock
Director, NAGUMO Fujio
Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
Burkina-Faso
p43
31 Optimizing Mariculture based on Big Data with Decision Support System Prof. WADA Masaaki
School of Systems Information Science, Future University Hakodate
Indonesia p43
2015
32 Valorization of Bio-resources based on Scientific Evidence in Semi- and Arid Land for Creation of New Industry
Prof. ISODA Hiroko
Director, The Alliance for Research on the Mediterranean and North Africa / Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Tunisia/Morocco
p44
33 Project for Development of Sericulture Research by Applying Biological Resources and Molecular Genetics
Unit LeaderKAMEDA Tsunenori
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
Kenya p44
2014
34 Development and Dissemination of Sustainable Production System Based on Invasive Pest Management of Cassava in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
Prof. TAKASU Keiji
Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu UniversityVietnam/
Cambodia/ Thailand
p45
35 Continuous Operation System for Microalgae Production Optimized for Sustainable Tropical Aquaculture (COSMOS)
Prof. TODA Tatsuki
Department of Science and Engineering for Sustainable Innovation, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Soka University
Malaysia p45
2014
36 Establishment of Cryo-bank System for Vietnamese Native Pig Resources and Sustainable Production System to Conserve Bio-diversity
Advanced Researcher, Dr. KIKUCHI Kazuhiro
Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NIAS)
Vietnam p46
37 Development of Aquaponics Combined with Open Culture Adapting to Arid Regions for Sustainable Food Production
Prof. YAMADA Satoshi
Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University Mexico p46
Disaster Prevention and M
itigation
2019
Development of a Hybrid Water-Related Disaster Risk Assessment Technology for Sustainable Local Economic Development Policy
Senior Researcher OHARA Miho
International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management, Public Works Research Institute
Philippines ―
Development of Early Warning Technology of Rain-Induced Rapid and Long-Travelling Landslides Principal Researcher KONAGAI Kazuo
Principal Researcher, Research Division, International Consortium on Landslides
Sri Lanka ―
2018 38 Development and Operation Model of Plant-derived Soil Additives for Road Disaster Reduction on Problematic Soil
Prof. KIMURA Makoto
Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
Ethiopia p48
2017 39 Regional Resilience Enhancement through Establishment of Area-BCM at Industry Complexes in Thailand
Prof. WATANABE Kenji
Graduate School of Social Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology
Thailand p48
2016
40 Project for Evaluation and Mitigation of Seismic Risk for Composite Masonry Buildings in Bhutan
Prof. AOKI Takayoshi
Graduate School of Design and Architecture, Nagoya City University
Bhutan p49
41 Development of Extreme Weather Monitoring and Information Sharing System in the Philippines
Prof. TAKAHASHI Yukihiro
Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University Philippines p49
2015
42 Hazard Assessment of Large Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Mexican Pacific Coast for Disaster Mitigation
Associate Prof. ITO Yoshihiro
Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University
Mexico p50
43 Integrated Research on Great Earthquakes and Disaster Mitigation in Nepal Himalaya Prof. KOKETSU Kazuki
Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
Nepal p50
44 Technical Development to Upgrade Structural Integrity of Buildings in Densely Populated Urban Areas and its Strategic Implementation towards Resilient Cities
Prof. NAKANO Yoshiaki
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Bangladesh p51
2014
45 Application of State of the Art Technologies to Strengthen Research and Response to Seismic, Volcanic and Tsunami Events, and Enhance Risk Management
Prof. KUMAGAI Hiroyuki
Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University
Colombia p51
46 Development of a Comprehensive Disaster Resilience System and Collaboration Platform in Myanmar
Prof. / Director MEGURO Kimiro
International Center for Urban Safety Engineering, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Myanmar p52
Infectious Diseases Control *
2019
Interdisciplinary Research for an Integrated Community-directed Strategy to Eliminate Malaria in Tropical Africa
Prof. KANEKO Akira
Department of Parasitology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City University
Kenya ―
Control of Tuberculosis and Glanders in Mongolia Prof. KIMURA Takashi
Laboratory of Comparative Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University
Mongolia ―2018
47 Establishment of the “Bench-to-Bedside” Feedback System for Sustainable ART and the Prevention of New HIV Transmission in Vietnam
Director OKA Shinichi
AIDS Clinical Center, National Center for Global Health and Medicine
Vietnam p54
48 Epidemiology of Zoonotic Virus Infections in Africa Prof.TAKADA Ayato
Division of Global Epidemiology, Research Center for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University
Zambia / DR Congo
p54
2017
49 Integrated Research and Develomment Towards Chagas Disease Control Prof. SHIMADA Junko
Department of Molecular and Cellular Parasitology, School of Health Sciences, Gunma University
El Salvador
p55
50 The Establishment of the One Health Prevention and Treatment Network Model for the Elimination of Rabies in the Philippines
Prof. NISHIZONO Akira
Faculty of Medicine, Oita University Philippines p55
2016
One Health Approach to Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases with Special Attention on Sandfly and Mosquito Borne Infections in Turkey
Prof. MATSUMOTO Yoshitsugu
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Turkey ―
51 Establishment of a Research and Reference Collaborative System for the Diagnoses of Fungal Infections including Drug-Resistant Ones both in Brazil and Japan
Associate Prof.WATANABE Akira
Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University
Brazil p56
2015
52 Surveillance and Laboratory Support for Emerging Pathogens of Public Health Importance Prof. KIYONO Hiroshi
The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
Ghana p56
53 Establishment of Laboratory Surveillance System for Viral Diseases of Public Health Concern Prof. YASUDA Jiro
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University
Gabon p57
2014
54 Integrative Application of Human and Pathogen Genomic Information for Tuberculosis Control Prof. TOKUNAGA Katsushi
Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
Thailand p57
55 Searching Lead Compounds of Anti-malarial and Anti-amebic Agents by Utilizing Diversity of Indonesian Bio-resources
Prof. NOZAKI Tomoyoshi
Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
Indonesia p58
56 Ecological Studies on Flying Foxes and Their Involvement in Rabies-related and Other Viral Infectious Diseases
Prof. HONDO Eiichi
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
Indonesia p58
New projects
* SATREPS projects in the fi eld of Infectious Diseases Control have been transferred to AMED – the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development. (The transfer took place on April 1, 2015. Projects that terminated before that date were not transferred.)
SATREPS Project IndexSATREPS 2019
6160
SATREPS 2019
● Terminated Projects
Disaster Prevention and M
itigation
2013
Integrated Study on Mitigation of Multimodal Disasters caused by Ejection of Volcanic Products
Prof. IGUCHI Masato
Sakurajima Volcano Research Center, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University
Indonesia
Research Project on Disaster Prevention/Mitigation Measures against Floods and Storm Surges in Bangladesh
Prof. / DirectorNAKAGAWA Hajime
Research Center for Fluvial and Coastal Disasters, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University
Bangladesh
2012
Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation in the Marmara Region and Disaster Education in Turkey
Principal Research Scientist,
Dr. KANEDA Yoshiyuki
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
Turkey
2011
Development of Landslide Risk Assessment Technology along Transport Arteries in Viet Nam
Executive Director, Dr. SASSA Kyoji
International Consortium on Landslides (ICL) Vietnam
Research Project on Enhancement of Technology to Develop Tsunami-resilient Community
Deputy Director-General, Managing Director,Dr. TOMITA Takashi
Asia-Pacifi c Center for Coastal Disaster Research, Port and Airport Research Institute
Chile
2010
Magmatic Fluid Supply into Lakes Nyos and Monoun, and Mitigation of Natural Disasters through Capacity Building in Cameroon
Prof. OHBA TakeshiSchool of Science, Tokai University
Cameroon
Research and Development for Reducing Geo-Hazard Damage in Malaysia caused by Landslide and Flood
Prof. TOSAKA HiroyukiGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Malaysia
2009
Enhancement of Earthquake and Volcano Monitoring and Effective Utilization of Disaster Mitigation Information in the Philippines
Principal Senior Researcher,
Dr. INOUE Hiroshi
Disaster Risk Research Unit, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention
Philippines
Observational Studies in South African Mines to Mitigate Seismic Risks Prof. OGASAWARA Hiroshi
College of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University
South Africa
Information Network for Natural Disaster Mitigation and Recovery in India Prof.MURAI JunFaculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University
India
Project for Enhancement of Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation Technology in Peru
Prof. YAMAZAKI FumioGraduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
Peru
2008
Multi-disciplinary Hazard Reduction from Earthquakes and Volcanoes in Indonesia Prof. SATAKE KenjiEarthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo
Indonesia
The Study on GLOFs (Glacial Lake Outburst Floods) in the Bhutan Himalayas Prof. NISHIMURA Kouichi
Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University
Bhutan
Project on Risk Identifi cation and Land-use Planning for Disaster Mitigation of Landslides and Floods in Croatia
Director, Prof. MARUI Hideaki
Research Institute for Natural Hazards & Disaster Recovery, Niigata University
Croatia
Infectious Diseases Control
2013
Epidemiological Studies on Animal Protozoan Diseases in Mongolia and Development of Effective Diagnostics Measures
Prof. YOKOYAMA Naoaki
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Mongolia
Development of Innovative Research Technique in Genetic Epidemiology of Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases in Lao PDR for Containment of Their Expanding Endemicity
Director, Dr. KANO Shigeyuki
Department of Tropical Medicine and Malaria, Research Institute, National Center for Global Health and Medicine
Laos
Establishment of an Early-warning System for Infectious Diseases in Southern Africa Incorporating Climate Predictions
Prof. MINAKAWA Noboru
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University
South Africa
2012 Surveillance of Viral Zoonoses in Africa Prof. TAKADA Ayato
Research Center for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University
Zambia
2011
Comprehensive Etiological and Epidemiological Study on Acute Respiratory Infections in Children: Providing Evidence for the Prevention and Control of Childhood Pneumonia in the Philippines
Prof. OSHITANI Hitoshi Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University Philippines
Determine the Outbreak Mechanisms and Development of a Surveillance Model for Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria
Guest Prof. YAMAMOTO Yoshimasa
Osaka University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Vietnam
Development of Rapid Diagnostics and the Establishment of an Alert System for Outbreaks of Yellow Fever and Rift Valley Fever in Kenya
Prof. MORITA Kouichi Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University Kenya
2010
Research and Development of Prevention and Diagnosis for Neglected Tropical Diseases, especially Kala-Azar
Associate Prof. NOIRI Eisei
The University of Tokyo Hospital Bangladesh
2009
The Project for New Diagnostic Approaches in the Management of Fungal Infections in AIDS and Other Immunocompromised Patients
Prof. KAMEI Katsuhiko
Medical Mycology Research Center (MMRC), Chiba University
Brazil
Identifi cation of Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Substances and Development of HCV and Dengue Vaccines
Prof. HOTTA HakGraduate School of Medicine/School of Medicine, Kobe University
Indonesia
The Studies of Anti-viral and Anti-parasitic Compounds from Selected Ghanaian Medicinal Plants
Prof. YAMAOKA Shoji
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Ghana
Prevention and Control of Leptospirosis in the Philippines Prof. YOSHIDA Shin-ichi
Faculty of Medicine Sciences, Kyushu University
Philippines
2008
Research and Development of Therapeutic Products against Infectious Diseases, especially Dengue Virus Infection
Prof. IKUTA Kazuyoshi
Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University
Thailand
Establishment of Rapid Diagnostic Tools for Tuberculosis and Trypanosomiasis and Screening of Candidate Compounds for Trypanosomiasis
Prof. SUZUKI Yasuhiko
Research Center for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University
Zambia
Environment/Energy (Clim
ate Change)
2009
Carbon Dynamics of Amazonian Forests Dr. ISHIZUKA Moriyoshi
Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (FFPRI)
Brazil
Study on the Impact of Glacier Retreat on Water Resource Availability for the Cities of La Paz and El Alto
Prof. TANAKA Hitoshi Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University Bolivia
Prediction of Climate Variations and its Application in the Southern African Region Dr. YAMAGATA ToshioJapan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
SouthAfrica
Climate Variability Study and Societal Application through Indonesia - Japan “Maritime Continent COE” - Radar-Buoy Network Optimization for Rainfall Prediction
Dr. YAMANAKA Manabu
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
Indonesia
2008
Wild Fire and Carbon Management in Peat-forest in Indonesia Prof. OSAKI Mitsuru Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University Indonesia
Integrated Study Project on Hydro-Meteorological Prediction and Adaptation to Climate Change in Thailand (IMPAC-T)
Prof. OKI Taikan Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Thailand
Eco-technological Management of Tuvalu against Sea Level Rise Prof. KAYANNE Hajime
Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo Tuvalu
Research on Ethanol Production from Sugarcane Wastes Director, Dr. HIRATA Satoshi
Biomass Refi nery Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Brazil
Bioresources
2010
Development of Internationally Standardized Microbial Resource Center to Promote Life Science Research and Biotechnology
Acting Director-General,
Dr. SUZUKI Ken-ichiro
Biological Resource Center, National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE)
Indonesia
The Project for the Development of Wheat Breeding Materials for Sustainable Food Production in Afghanistan
Prof. BAN TomohiroKihara Institute for Biological Research, Yokohama City University
Afghanistan
Development of Crop Genotypes for the Midlands and Mountain Areas of North Vietnam
Prof. YOSHIMURA Atsushi
Faculty of Agriculture, Kyusyu University Vietnam
2009
Innovation on Production and Automotive Utilization of Biofuels from Non-food Biomass Dr. YOSHIMURA YujiDepartment of Energy and Environment, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Thailand
Valorization of Bio-resources in Semi Arid and Arid Land for Regional Development Prof. ISODA HirokoThe Alliance for Research on North Africa, University of Tsukuba
Tunisia
Sustainable Integration of Local Agriculture and Biomass Industries Prof. SAKODA AkiyoshiInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Vietnam
Development of Genetic Engineering Technology of Crops with Stress Tolerance against Degradation of Global Environment
Project Leader, Dr. NAKASHIMA Kazuo
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
Brazil
Improvement of Food Security in Semi-arid Regions of Sudan through Management of Root Parasitic Weeds
Prof. SUGIMOTO Yukihiro
Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University
Sudan
Integrated Coastal Ecosystem Conservation and Adaptive Management under Local and Global Environmental Impacts
Prof. NADAOKA KazuoGraduate School of Information Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Philippines
Environment / Energy (G
lobal-scale Environmental Issues)
2013
Biodiversity Conservation in Amazon based on a New Concept of “Field Museum” Prof. KOHSHIMA Shiro
Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto University Brazil
Development of Clean and Efficient Utilization of Low Rank Coals and Biomass by Solvent Treatment
Specially Appointed Prof. MIURA Koichi
Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University Thailand
2012
Sustainable Management of Coral Reef and Island Ecosystems: Responding to the Threat of Climate Change
Associate Prof. NAKAMURA Takashi
Faculty of Science, University of the Ryukyus Palau
Development of the Atmospheric Environmental Risk Management System in South America
Prof. MIZUNO Akira
Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University
Argentina/ Chile
2011
Enhancing Resilience to Climate and Ecosystem Changes in Semi-Arid Africa: an Integrated Approach
Director, Prof. TAKEUCHI Kazuhiko
Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science(IR3S), The University of Tokyo
Ghana
2010
Development of Pollution Control and Environmental Restoration Technologies of Waste Landfi ll Sites Taking into Account Geographical Characteristics in Sri Lanka
Prof. TANAKA Norio
International Institute for Resilient Society, Saitama University
Sri Lanka
UASB - DHS Integrated System — A Sustainable Sewage Treatment Technology Prof. HARADA Hideki
New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku University
India
Establishment of Carbon-Cycle-System with Natural Rubber Prof. FUKUDA Masao
School of Engineering, Nagaoka University of Technology
Vietnam
Joint Research Project on Formation Mechanism of Ozone, VOCs, and PM2.5 and Proposal of Countermeasure Scenario
Prof. WAKAMATSU Shinji
Faculty of Agriculture, Ehime University Mexico
2009
Research Partnership for the Application of Low Carbon Technology for Sustainable Development
Director General, Prof. SUZUKI Yutaka
Kansai Research Centre, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
India
Improving Sustainable Water and Sanitation Systems in Sahel Region in Africa: Case of Burkina Faso
Prof. FUNAMIZU Naoyuki
Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido UniversityBurkina-
Faso
2008
Sustainable Systems for Food and Bio-energy Production with Water-saving Irrigation in the Egyptian Nile Basin
Prof. EmeritusSATOH Masayoshi
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba Egypt
Conservation of Biodiversity in Tropical Forest through Sustainable Coexistence between Human and Wild Animals
Prof. YAMAGIWA Juichi
Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University Gabon
Research and Development for Water Reuse Technology in Tropical Regions Prof. YAMAMOTO Kazuo
Environmental Science Center, The University of Tokyo
Thailand
Environment / Energy (Low
Carbon Society)
2013
Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Gasifi cation of Biomass Wastes and Following Liquid Fuel Production in Indonesia
Associate Prof. NODA Reiji
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University
Indonesia
2012 Promotion of Green Economy with Palm Oil Industry for Biodiversity Conservation Prof.
SHIRAI YoshihitoGraduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology
Malaysia
2011
Information-based Optimization of Jatropha Biomass Energy Production in the Frost- and Drought-prone Regions of Botswana
Prof. AKASHI Kinya
Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University Botswana
Multi-benefi cial Measure for the Mitigation of Climate Change in Vietnam and Indochina Countries by Development of Biomass Energy
Visiting Researcher MAEDA Yasuaki
Graduate School of Humanities and Sustainable System Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University
Vietnam
Pilot Study for Carbon Sequestration and Monitoring in Gundih Area, Central Java Province, Indonesia
Specially Appointed Prof. MATSUOKA
Toshifumi
Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University
Indonesia
2010
Sustainable Jatropha Biofuel Production in Mozambique Prof. IMOU KenjiGraduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Mozambique
Sahara Solar Energy Research Center Visiting Prof. KOINUMA Hideomi
Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Algeria
Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions Prof. MATSUOKA Yuzuru
Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Malaysia
Development of New Biodiesel Synthesis in Thailand Prof. ASAMI KenjiFaculty of Environmental Engineering, The University of Kitakyushu
Thailand
Bioresources
2013
Development and Adoption of Latin American Low-input Rice Production System through Genetic Improvement and Advanced Field-management Technologies
Prof. OKADA Kensuke
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Colombia
2012
Innovative Bio-production in Indonesia (iBioI): Integrated Bio-refinery Strategy to Promote Biomass Utilization using Super-microbes for Fuels and Chemicals Production
Prof.OGINO Chiaki
Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University
Indonesia
The Project on Rice Research for Tailor-made Breeding and Cultivation Technology Development in Kenya
Prof. YAMAUCHI Akira
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
Kenya
Diversity Assessment and Development of Sustainable Use of Mexican Genetic Resources Prof. WATANABE Kazuo
Gene Research Center, University of Tsukuba
Mexico
2011
Flood- and Drought-Adaptive Cropping Systems to Conserve Water Environments in Semi-arid Regions
Prof. IIJIMA Morio Faculty of Agriculture, Kindai University Namibia
Development of Aquaculture Technology for Food Security and Food Safety in the Next Generation
Research Prof. OKAMOTO Nobuaki
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Thailand
2010
Establishment of Sustainable Livelihood Strategies and Natural Resource Management in Tropical Rain Forest and its Surrounding Areas of Cameroon: Integrating the Global Environmental Concerns with Local Livelihood Needs
Prof. ARAKI Shigeru The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University Cameroon
Comparative Studies of the Reproductive Biology and Early Life History of Two Tuna Species (Yellowfi n Tuna and Pacifi c Bluefi n Tuna) for the Sustainable Use of These Resources
Prof. SAWADA Yoshifumi
Fisheries Laboratory, Kindai University Panama
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Updates from the Terminated Projects
Environment
/Energy
(Climate
change)
Infectious
Diseases
Control
Disaster
Prevention
and
Mitigation
Lima Metropolitan is expecting a big earthquake in the near future
Measurements in order to characterize the deep structure of Lima Metropolitan Area
Principal Investigator: Prof. Fumio YAMAZAKI Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba UniversityAdopted: FY2009 Country: Republic of PeruResearch Institutions in Peru: Japan-Peru Center for Earthquake Engineering Research and Disaster Mitigation
(CISMID) Faculty of Civil Engineering of National University of Engineering (UNI)Research Institutions in Japan: Chiba University / Tohoku University / Toyohashi University of Technology / Tokyo Institute of Technology
Principal Investigator: Dr. Manabu D. YAMANAKA Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)Adopted: FY2009 Country: Republic of IndonesiaResearch Institutions in Indonesia: Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT)
/ Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) / National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN)
Research Institutions in Japan: JAMSTEC / Kyoto University / Kobe University
Principal Investigator: Prof. Yasuhiko SUZUKI Research Center for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University Adopted: FY2008 Country:Republic of Zambia Research Institutions in Zambia:
University Teaching Hospital(UTH) / University of Zambia (UNZA) Research Institutions in Japan:
Hokkaido University / Tottori University / Fujita Health University / Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Several researches indicate that Lima Metropolitan Area, the capital of Peru,
is expecting a big earthquake. In order to mitigate this natural hazard, several
Peruvian researchers, including Dr. Selene Quispe are investigating the eff ect of
the subsurface structure on site response. More than 5 years and still they are con-
ducting several microtremor measurements in order to understand how the sedi-
mentary layers control the amplifi cation of the soil during an earthquake, as well as
to identify the places that might sustain severe damage because of the subsurface
soil condition during a strong ground motion in Lima city.
In order to mitigate and adapt climate change risks such as fl ood
disaster and poor rice crop in Indonesia, we have established a
Maritime Continent Center of Excellence (MCCOE) and have build-up
counterpart researchers’ capacities on marine (buoy) and land
(radar) observations during the project period (2009-2014). There
were some challenges on seamless monitoring due to the change
of administration and generation in Indonesia, they have contin-
ued their eff orts to make operational radar network and scientifi c
paper publications. A multinational project (YMC* 2017-2019) is now
planning and preliminary activities have been started (See photos).
Through these activities, we hope to be enriched their research activ-
ities and to be improved international collaboration, as well as scien-
tifi c and social benefi ts.
* Years of the Maritime Continent
As an extension of our previous SATREPS project, we have launched
a collaborative research project under the support of the Japan
Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED). Namely,
Zambia and Japan have started a joint project for developing com-
prehensive control measures for tackling leprosy and trypanosomi-
asis based on the LAMP method. In addition, the Biosafety Level 3
(BSL3) laboratory established by our previous SATREPS project at The
University Teaching Hospital (UTH), the Ministry of Health, Zambia is
being successfully maintained by Zambian people using their own
budgets. And furthermore, a researcher from the UTH TB Laboratory
was accepted as the RONPAKU (Dissertation Ph.D.) scholar by the
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). He is now working
at Hokkaido University Research Center for Zoonosis Control one to
three month every year to get a Ph.D. degree.
Currently, Dr. Quispe is conducting several microtremor measurements in order to
characterize the deep structure in Lima Metropolitan Area, since this information
is still unknown in this place. In her doctoral thesis submitted to the Tokyo Institute
of Technology, she concluded that the deep structure has a big contribution on the
site response, but the results that she got during the doctoral course are still prelimi-
nary. Microtremor measurements have been conducted in some places around Lima
Metropolitan Area, and currently she is processing the data that she got from these
measurements. From this research is expected the new results have a big contribution
to the state of the art of the Earthquake Engineering as it exists in Peru today.
Climate Variability Study and Societal Application through Indonesia-Japan "Maritime Continent COE"- Radar-Buoy Network Optimization for Rainfall Prediction
Establishment of Rapid Diagnostic Tools for Tuberculosis and Trypanosomiasis and Screening of Candidate Compounds for Trypanosomiasis
Enhancement of Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation Technology in Peru
“Pre-YMC” observation campaign in Bengkulu (top) and at a research vessel (left bottom)YMC scientifi c planning workshop in Jakarta (right bottom)
TB testing being conducted at a properly maintained BSL3 facility (top)A UTH TB Laboratory researcher (Mr. Eddie Solo) under the JSPS RONPAKU Program is receiving guidance from Prof. Suzuki at Hokkaido University Research Center for Zoonosis Control (bottom)
Republic of Zambia
Republic of Peru
Republic of Indonesia
Report from the Project Member: Dr. Selene Quispe
Japan Peru Center for Earthquake Engineering Research and Disaster Mitigation(CISMID) Faculty of Civil Engineering, National University of Engineering
- Studied at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (2013-2015) as receiving Japanese Government Scholarship -
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