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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