JICA’s Partnership with
the Japanese Private Sector
November 2017
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Index
1. Overview of JICA
2. JICA’s Partnership with the Japanese Private
Sector
3. JICA’s Proposal Based Programs with the
Private Sector
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1. Overview of JICA
JICA assists and supports developing countries as the
implementing agency of Japanese Official Development
Assistance (ODA)
JICA is in charge of administering ODA such as technical
cooperation, ODA loans and grant aid in an integrated
manner, except for contributions to international
organizations
JICA is the world’s largest bilateral
aid agency in financial resources,
working in over 150 countries and
regions
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2. JICA’s Partnership with
the Japanese Private Sector
Diversification and
urgent need of combating
global development
challenges
(The Demand Side)
◆ In recent years, 70% of the flow of
funds from developed countries to
developing countries have come
from private funds.
◆ Private sector activities are vitally
important in order to achieve
economic growth and sustainable
social development.
◆ Japan aims to enhance the quality
of its ODA by the participation of
the private sector and their
advanced technologies and know-
how.
Background
Japan as a country with
rich technology base
(The Supply Side)
Utilization of private sector technologies in ODA
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Japanese private sector possess technological and human resources in various fields that may assist in fulfilling societal needs and have a positive impact on the social welfare of the partner countries. JICA invites proposals from Japanese enterprises and collaborates with the proponents who have submitted successful proposals.
Proposal Based Program
JICA’s Partnership with
the Japanese Private Sector
By utilizing various schemes, JICA will collaborate with the Japanese private sector to conduct ODA more efficiently and effectively.
Japanese ODA Loan
Grant Aid
Technical Cooperation (Dispatch of
experts, trainings)
Proposal Based Program
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JICA’s Partnership with the Japanese
Private Sector (Proposal Based Program)
Collaborate in solving
development challenges
and create a win-win
relationship
Support
JICA
Japanese
private sector Developing countries
Incentive to operate in
other countries
Incentive to solve
development challenges
JICA assists developing countries’ initiatives to achieve their
development goals through utilizing the private sector technologies.
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Expected Benefits of JICA’s Partnership with the
Japanese Private Sector (Proposal Based Program)
Investment
Solution
Water purification
equipment
Slope protection
sheet
Rice mill
Improves access to clean water!
Prevents soil erosion!
Produces quality polished rice!
Other
Possible
Benefits
Increase in local employment opportunities
Useful technologies and
knowledge of
Japanese private sector
Development challenges
specific to each country
Technological transfer
Human resources development
Examples: Examples:
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Feedback of survey outcomes to counterpart organization from JICA/company
Implementation of activities by company (1-3 years*)
Signing of contract between JICA and company
*(Signing of minutes among counterpart organization, JICA and company)
Screening of proposals by JICA
Submission of proposals to JICA from company
Preliminary research by company
Flow of Proposal Based Program
*depending on assistance programs
*depending on assistance programs
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Area Examples
Environment/Energy biotech toilet,
rainfall observation system
Waste management agricultural waste recycling system,
fuel production from plastic wastes
Water purification/
Water management
water quality examination tools,
water purification equipment
入手中 Vocational training/
Industrial development
grinding machine, industrial tools,
testing/measuring equipment
入手中 Welfare wheel chair, nursing-care equipment,
braille printer
Examples of Products useful for ODA
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Area Examples
Agriculture irrigation pump,
harvest/processing machinery
Healthcare
X-ray diagnostic apparatus,
electronic fetal monitor,
dental apparatus
入手中 Education educational tools,
science laboratory equipment
Disaster prevention emergency lighting,
disaster-relief equipment
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Examples of Products useful for ODA
3. JICA’s Proposal Based Programs with
the Private Sector
Information Gathering, Feasibility Study
Dissemination Activities, Human Resource Development
Outcome
Feasibility Survey for SDGs Business
SME Partnership Promotion Survey
Feasibility Survey for the Private Sector for Utilizing Japanese Technologies in ODA Project
Verification Survey with the Private Sector for
Disseminating Japanese Technologies
Collaboration program with the Private Sector for
Disseminating Japanese Technology
・Utilizing Private Sector Technologies in ODA* or ・ Contribution to resolving development challenges through business activities
* In some cases, request is needed from the partner country for further cooperation
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Japanese Company
Aims to conduct business that
responds to development
challenges
SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISE (SME)
PARTNERSHIP PROMOTION SURVEY
A survey conducted to support Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
which plan to expand overseas businesses and contribute to meeting and responding
to development challenges in developing countries.
Development Impact Business Sustainability
Business Plan JICA
Supports information gathering
and business plan formulation
Developing Country
Social and Economical
Challenges
Support Japanese Company to
harmonize its technology to
solve development challenges
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FEASIBILITY SURVEY WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR
FOR UTILIZING JAPANESE TECHNOLOGIES IN ODA PROJECT
A survey conducted to examine the potential use of Japanese companies’ products
and technologies for Japanese ODA projects. The scope of the survey includes
network building and information gathering to develop ODA projects.
Japanese Company
Aims to confirm the usefulness
of the technology in tackling
development challenges and
potential of connecting to future
ODA project
Product
Technology
Project Idea
JICA
Supports information gathering
and network building
Developing Country
Social and Economical
Challenges
Support Japanese
Company to harmonize its
technology to solve
development challenges
Utilization for Japanese ODA projects
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Japanese Company Aims to conduct SDGs
business that responds to
development challenges
Feasibility Survey for SDGs Business
Feasibility survey for SDGs Business(incl. inclusive business)which contributes to
meeting and responding to development challenges in developing countries.
(Former “Preparatory Survey for BOP Business Promotion”)
JICA
JICA Supports information gathering
and business plan formulation
Development Impact Business Sustainability
Business Plan
Developing Country
Social and Economical
Challenges
Support Japanese
Company to harmonize its
technology to solve
development challenges
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VERIFICATION SURVEY WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR
FOR DISSEMINATING JAPANESE TECHNOLOGIES
A survey conducted to verify the usefulness of selected Japanese products and
technologies through actual installation and operation of products. The products will
be handed over to the counterpart organization upon completion of the survey.
Japanese Company Aims to verify and disseminate
the products and technologies
which can be effective in
solving social and economic
challenges of developing
countries.
Product
Technology
Project Idea
Developing Country
Social and Economical
Challenges JICA
Supports verification and
dissemination
Collaborate with Japanese
company in assuring the
successful implementation of
the survey
Development Impact Business Sustainability
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COLLABORATION PROGRAM WITH THE PRIVATE
SECTOR FOR DISSEMINATING JAPANESE TECHNOLOGY
To introduce products, techniques, know-hows and systems of the Japanese
private sector through inviting relevant officials to Japan and holding
workshops/seminars in developing countries for the future adaptation.
製品
技術力
事業アイディア
JICA
Support Introduction of the
importance and effectiveness
Japanese Company Aims to disseminate
technologies and system
which have been confirmed to
be effective in solving social
and economic challenges of
developing countries.
Product
Technology
Project Idea
Developing Country
Social and Economical
Challenges
Disseminate technologies for
supporting social and economic development
Cooperate with Japanese
company in assuring the
successful implementation of
the collaboration program
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List of Proposal Based Programs
Menu Duration Purpose
Collaboration Program with the Private Sector for
Disseminating Japanese Technology Max. 2 years
To introduce products, techniques, know-hows and systems of
the Japanese private sector through inviting relevant officials to
Japan and holding workshops/seminars in developing countries
for the future adaptation.
Feasibility Survey for SDGs Business Max. 3 years To contribute to meeting and responding to development
challenges in developing countries.
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME)
Partnership Promotion Survey Max. 1 year
To support Japanese SMEs which plan to expand overseas
businesses and contribute to meeting and responding to
development challenges in developing countries.
Feasibility Survey with the Private Sector for
Utilizing Japanese Technologies in ODA Project 1 year
To examine the potential use of Japanese companies’ products
and technologies for Japanese ODA projects. The scope of the
survey includes network building and information gathering to
develop ODA projects.
Verification Survey with the Private Sector for
Disseminating Japanese Technologies 1-3 years
To verify the usefulness of selected Japanese products and
technologies through actual installation and operation of products.
The products will be handed over to the counterpart organization
upon completion of the survey.
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