JENESYS Programme : Japan- East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and

Youths

1. What is JICE?2. Outline of JENESYS

PROGRAMME3. Stakeholders 4. Short Term Invitation Programme

5. Confirmation

1. WHAT IS JAPAN INTERNATIONAL

COOPERATION CENTER (JICE)?

JICE is:

An authorized public organization under jurisdiction of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Approved as a non-profit organization in 1977.Support the implementation of international cooperation program of the Japanese government.

Our Mission

　 We, as professionals in human resource development cooperation, help developing countries nurture people to build their nations, while learning together and enhancing mutual understanding. We are committed to creating a world of peace and prosperity.

Human Resource DevelopmentHRD Programs 2005 Result

JICA (MOFA) Trainees 7,869

JICA (MOFA) Scholars 295

JICA (MOFA)

Youth Exchange Program

1,614

Trainees of other Ministries 167

JDS 240

Others

Total > 11,000

Business scale

Largest NPO in Japan Budget scale: 12.7 billion yen (FY 2005) 10 Overseas project offices 10 Domestic branches

UN Projects Croatia refugee shelter project UNESCO World Heritage of Cambodia the

Angkor preservation project UNDP Cambodia rural development project

2. OUTLINE OF JENESYS PROGRAMME

BackgroundInitiative of Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan

Announced at the 2nd East Asia Summit (EAS), 15th January 2007

Japan would provide financial assistance amounting to approximately USD 315 million for the East Asia Youth Exchange, inviting approximately 6,000

youths/year for 5 years.

Japan would provide financial assistance amounting to approximately USD 315 million for the East Asia Youth Exchange, inviting approximately 6,000

youths/year for 5 years.

Objective

To form the basis of future vision and construct firm solidarity among Asian countries through JENESYS programme, which will promote mutual understanding of the future generation of ASEAN and East Asia Summit member countries.

Programme Outline

Invite youths (high-school/university students) from EAS member countries (ASEAN, Australia, China, India, New Zealand, Republic of Korea) to Japan.Approximately 6,000 youths/year, for 5 years.3 components

Invitation of overseas students to Japan Dispatch of Japanese students abroad Youth interaction (Youth Network, The Ships for South East

Asian Youth Programme etc)

3. STAKEHOLDERS

JICE (Subcontractor)

StakeholdersJapanese

Government

Japan-China Friendship

Center

ASEAN Secretariat

Japan-KoreanCultural

Foundation

(Budget Disburse)

ChinaSouth Korea

Short-TermProgramme

Long-TermProgramme

Australia

ASEAN

India

New Zealand

ASEANIndia

Australia

New Zealand

SAARCSecretariat

India

Pakistan

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

Nepal

Bhutan

Maldives

Afghanistan

Financial contribution

Supervision

Decide the number of youths to invite from each participating country

Decide the annual invitation schedule for each country.

Japanese government

ASEAN Secretariat

JICE

Participating countries

Responsible for project implementation

Establish project implementation framework

Supervise the progress of the project

Report overall progress to Japanese government

Japanese government

ASEAN Secretariat

JICE

Participating countries

Subcontract

Responsible for the operation of the project

Determine the project components in cooperation with other stakeholders Detail Schedule for departure Selection and coordination of host organizations,

schools and families

Provide support (if necessary) in youth selection and dispatch procedures

Submit activity report and financial statements to ASEAN Secretariat

Japanese government

ASEAN Secretariat

JICE

Participating countries

Subcontract

Responsible for the project implementation in their countries e.g. Recruitment / selection of youths Domestic travel arrangements Pre-departure preparations

Determine the Ministry (organization), the department, the person in charge of the projectProvide support to JICE staffCooperate in monitoring and evaluation of the project

Japanese government

ASEAN Secretariat

JICE

Participating countries

4. SHORT TERM INVITATION PROGRAMME

Short Term Invitation Programme (JICE)

Duration: approximately 10 days

Study tours: visit institutions and cities to observe and experience political/economic systems, society and cultural aspects of Japan.

Interaction: home-stay, camping, school visit, debates, seminars etc.

Operational OrganizationASEAN

JICE(International Exchange Dept.)

MEXTMIC

MOFA

Hosting organizations,

schools,families etc

Embassy of Japan

MOFAMOE

High schools/ other relevant

educational institutions

MATCHING

No. of youthsSchedule

Japan Participating country

JICE(International Exchanges Dept.)

Programme CoveragePolitics Legislative/administrative/judicial separation, local autonomy,

election system, role of mass media etc.

Diplomacy Visits to MOFA (diplomatic strategy for Asia, economic cooperation, peace building), Embassies etc.

Economy Advanced technology, manufacturing (medium and small companies), finance, service industry, infrastructure, agriculture, forestry and fishery etc.

Society Medical and welfare, education, science & technology, environment & energy-saving, security, disaster control etc.

Culture Historical & natural heritage, traditional arts, pop culture, sports (martial arts) etc.

Schedule (example)№ Programme place to stay1 Tue Arrival at Tokyo Tokyo2 Wed Orientation of the Program

Lecture:About JapanPM Observation in Tokyo

3 Thu AM Move to PrefecturePM Local observation or Exchange Programme

4 Fri AM Exchange Programme at school Home-stayPM Meet with host family(HF)

5 Sat AMPM

6 Sun AM Home-stayPM Farewell party with HF and school

7 Mon AMPM

8 Tue AM Move to Tokyo

PMWorkshop（exchange views on the results of the programme)

9 Wed AM Observation in TokyoPM Observation in Tokyo

Dinner ｐarty（presentation）10 Thu Departure from Tokyo

Home-stay

Local observation or Exchange Programme

AMTokyo

Prefecture

Tokyo

Tokyo

Home-stay

Prefecture

Prefecture

Operational Guideline

Pre-departure Orientation (JICE Visit)

PROGRAMME IN JAPAN

Transport to airport

Official notification

Departure to Japan

Return from Japan

Post programme follow-up

Passports

Setting Departure/Arrival dates for the fiscal year

Announcement to schools etc.Nomination of students

Screening

Selection 2

months 1.5 month Visa /Travel

arrangements 1 month

JICE visit

Supply Documents to youths(General Information, Entry form, Visa application form)

Entry form, Visa application form (2months before)

Passports (1.5 months before)

Transport from airportReimbursement of domestic travel fee

Selection Committee will be held between Ministry of HRD and Embassy of Japan.

5. CONFIRMATION

Departure / arrival dates of each batch for the first year.

Next meeting schedule (detail schedule for the first batch)

Thank you very much