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Development Cooperation and the Role of JICS in ODA

The Role of JICS, Which Aims to Become an “Integrator” of International Cooperation

JICS Makes Aid and International Cooperation Tangible
through Procurement for “Peace, Prosperity anda Better Future for Everyone.”JICS formulates and implements international cooperation projects optimized in line with the needsof the front line showing that the ODA is implemented by Japan to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
and promote the priority policies for development cooperation pursued by the Government of Japan.

Targeting Approaches That Best Suit the Needsof the Front Line Under Close Cooperation
Between Various Actors
Within ODA-related projects and other international cooperation, we must of course better understandthe needs of recipient countries, but it is also important to work together to maximize the efficacy of
projects in order to contribute to the resolution of issues facing the governments of recipient countries
as well as peace and stability throughout the international community and achieve quality growth throughefforts to address global issues.
JICS has worked to support ties between the Government of Japan and the governments ofrecipient countries through procurement operations over the past 30 years, gained the understanding
and cooperation of recipient-country governments and made an effort to improve the quality andensure the transparency of grant aid and other ODA projects.
In addition to the Government of Japan and its affiliated agencies andrecipient-country government agencies, various stakeholders such as companies,
universities and research institutions, local governments andNGOs participate in international cooperation. In order to achievea total win for each actor, it is necessary to build close,
cooperative relationships.
From the perspective of “procurement,” JICS will provide services toconnect everyone through procurement agent services, studies(consulting), screening and analysis, and facilitation of
Universities andexecuting ODA projects.

research institutions

Companies

Operations
through JICS’
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Linking needs,
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Information
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private–public partnership
Studies (Consulting)
Screening and analysis
Facilitation of executing ODA projects
Overseas business development support activity for Japanese enterprises

Local governments
NGOs

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specifications and recipient countries● Project management skills● Multilingual staff proficient in English, French,

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Development Cooperation and the Role of JICS in ODA

Main Operations in Which JICS Is Involved toward Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)*
Operations Implemented in Grant Aid, Multilateral Aid-Related Projects

Procurement Agent
Services
As the procurement agent onbehalf of the recipient-country
governments, JICS provides
procurement services—
including management offunds—and carries out project
management.
■ Necessity of a Procurement
Agent
To utilize funds—granted inaccordance with Japan’s ODA
rules—appropriately and
expeditiously, a third-party
organization that has a thorough knowledge of relevant
rules carries out procurement
procedures and manages the
grant aid funds.
■ Main Operations
JICS determines tender conditions by confirming thespecifications for materials,
equipment and facilities; thequantity of items; and delivery
and construction conditions
with the executing agency of
the recipient country.
JICS selects and enters
into contracts with suppliersand construction companies
through the tender process
and supervises the contract
fulfillment status of the contractors while managing the
project’s funds.

Procurement of Goods
JICS determines the equipment
specifications and delivery conditions based on data related tothe materials and equipment, andinformation regarding the customs
clearance procedures as well as
the systems to receive and store
imported goods in the recipient
country. To ensure that equipment
is delivered in accordance with thecontract, JICS carries out checks
before shipping and in the recipient country.

Main Procurement Details and SDGs
Food assistance (rice, wheat)
Petroleum products, steel
Medical and welfare equipment
Equipment for disaster prevention
Demining machines
Vocational training
equipment
Next-generation vehicles
Forest survey equipment
Customs patrol boats,etc.

Procurement and Managementof Construction
Based on the needs of the recipient country, JICS together with aconstruction consultant determines
the facilities specifications and theconstruction conditions for the
project.
During the construction period,
JICS carries out project management.

Main Procurement Details and SDGs
Construction of elementary,junior high and teacher
training schools
Healthcare center construction
Road renovations
Project for introductionof clean energy by solar
electricity, etc.

Grant Aid Projects Under
Public–Private PartnershipManagement of projects supporting businesses such as the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities implemented by
Japanese enterprises with expertiseand urban infrastructure development cooperation leveraging Japan’s technologies and experience.

Main Procurement Details and SDGs
Project for Expansion of Water Supply in
Cambodia and Project for Reduction of
Non-Revenue Water in Myanmar

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Studies(Consulting)
Facilitation of Executing
ODA projects

Screening and Analysis

Overseas Business
Development Support
Activity

conducts surveys and analysis to propose optimal conditions for a▶ JICS
project, such as the appropriateness of the needs, technical specifications

and estimation. - Collaborative survey of geothermal development projects(Ethiopia, Indonesia), Preliminary survey for Cultural Grant Assistance

Aid and Technical Cooperation, JICS supports project formulation and bidding, contracts,▶ InandGrantdelivery. - Cultural Grant Assistance
supports JICA in the facilitation of procurement and disbursement procedures of ODA Loan proj▶ JICS
ects - Japanese ODA Loan Projects Formulation and Implementation in South Asian Countries
terms of ODA Loans, JICS performs the primary check whether procurement-related documents▶ Inpreparedby the borrowing country comply with JICA guidelines, and conducts ex-post procurement▶

audits and ex-post project assessment. - Primary check for procurement-related documents related
to ODA Loans (In fiscal 2018, JICS conducted such checks in 533 cases on documents submitted by
Anglophone, Francophone and Hispanophone country governments.)
JICS conducted screening of application documentation for Grant Assistance for Japan’s NGO Project
and analyzed design supervision cost for Grant Aid projects.

Utilizing grants from JICA, JETRO and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, JICS supports startup companies and SMEs with outstanding technologies, products and know-how that can contributeto taking up new challenges in developing countries. JICS provides support for planning surveys andfeasibility studies, negotiating with related parties and the formulation of business plans.
Overseas Business Development Support Activity “J-Partner,” Feasibility surveys and verification
surveys by JICA (Peru, Viet Nam, Mexico, etc.)▶

Note: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The development goals of the entire international community from 2016 to 2030, as listed in the “2030 Agenda
for Sustainable Development” adopted at the United Nations Summit in September 2015.

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JICS engagement in international cooperation involves a variety of players, including governments of recipient
countries, the Government of Japan and its affiliated agencies, and Japanese private-sector enterprises.
JICS plays the role of “integrator” linking these various players.

Grant Aid

Non-Project Grant Aid Using SME Products: Commendation from the Philippine Atmospheric,Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) for Contribution
to Disaster Prevention Using Japanese-Made Meteorological Observation Equipment
Project Overview

Development of meteorologicalobservation points as part ofdisaster prevention measures
promoted by the PAGASAJICS has been procuring meteorological observation equipment
produced by Japanese SMEs underJapan’s Non-Project Grant Aid for
Provision of Japanese SME’s Products since 2012 in the Philippines,
where many weather disasters
occur.
 Counterpart of Agent Agreement: The

Philippines’ Department of Finance

Aerovane operation and maintenance training held at PAGASA office Japan’s Non-Project Grant Aid for Pro-

vision of Japanese SME’s Products
Grant Amount: ¥200 million
Exchange of Notes (Bilateral Agreement): March 18, 2013
 Japan’s Non-Project Grant Aid for Provision of Japanese SME’s Products
Grant Amount: ¥250 million
Exchange of Notes (Bilateral Agreement): March 26, 2015

Country Assistance Division 2,
First Management Department
Masatoshi Murao

JICS Initiatives

Disaster Prevention Measures Spreadwith Greater Damage from Typhoons
and Evaluation of Japanese SME
Products

The Philippines is hit by typhoons every
year and many lives are at risk. The damage
caused by flooding is particularly severe,
thus PAGASA is promoting the installationof meteorological observation equipment
and flood warning systems in major rivers
nationwide to reduce disaster risk. As partof this effort, PAGASA has recently requested that the Government of Japan provide
the funds necessary to procure meteorological observation equipment that will
form the basis of the flood warning systemin the main river basin of Davao, Mindanao,
and the Abulog River basin in the northernpart of Luzon. Procurement and installationof equipment in Davao’s main river basin
has been completed, and we are quickly
procuring equipment for the Abulog Riverbasin. Japanese SME weather observation equipment, which is manufactured
according to either World MeteorologicalOrganization (WMO) international standards
or Japan Meteorological Agency standards,
is high quality and versatile and the solid
reputation of this equipment is expected to
grow the market for these products in thiscountry. At the same time, this equipment
meets expectations of the Government ofCommunication equipment for data reception
installed at the PAGASA Davao branch
A water level gauge installed on a bridge
downstream of the Davao River
JICS receives the “WIND VANE AWARD”
plaque from Administrator, Mr. Malano (right)

Japan in terms of supporting the overseas
expansion of SMEs through this scheme.
The Solid Reputation of JICS

Recognized for Effective Project
Implementation, Including the Provision of Technical Information Basedon Weather Observation Equipment
Procurement Experience

In terms of measurement devices, PAGASA
examined installation location, measurement accuracy and frequency with consideration for safe measurement as there arefew changes in the flow path and river bed
at important points in river management.
JICS provided pertinent information collected from manufacturers and consultant
opinions and quickly coordinated with
relevant parties when changes were maderegarding installation work, which was aburden for the other side. In March 2019,
JICS was recognized with the “WIND VANE
AWARD,” the highest commendation for
individuals and organizations contributing
to PAGASA’s efforts to reduce disaster risks
and combat climate change. This reflects
the high praise for JICS’ important role in effectively implementing Japan’s Non-Project
Grant Aid for Provision of Japanese SME’s
Products that was very useful in providing high-quality disaster prevention andreduction-related services. We would liketo express our sincere appreciation for theclose cooperation among organizations andcorporations in both countries.

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JICS’ Major Activities in Fiscal 2018

Grant Aid

Economic and Social Development Programme: Retired Japanese Customs Patrol Boats
Contribute to Ensuring Maritime Safety in Cambodia
Project Overview

Strengthening the Control of
Illegal Activities at Sea
In response to a request from theGeneral Department of Customs andExcise of Cambodia, which does nothave high-speed patrol boats, theGovernment of Japan has decided to
donate two retired customs patrolboats and the funds necessary forrepairs and maintenance.
 Counterpart of Agent Agreement: Min-

istry of Economy and Finance, General
Department of Customs and Excise of
Cambodia Grant Amount: ¥500 million
 Exchange of Notes (Bilateral Agreement): April 8, 2018

Country Assistance Division 2,
First Management Department, others
Sae
HiroshiTakamasa
Fukushima
Sato
Hisamoto

JICS Initiatives

Realizing Rapid Improvement Repairs
and Delivery in Just Nine Months
In April 2018, after the Exchange of Notes
was signed by the governments of bothcountries, JICS, as the procurement agent
for the Government of Cambodia, replaced
rigging for two customs patrol boats andquickly proceeded with overhauls of main
engine, repainting the hull in the color of
Cambodian customs (grey), marine transportation and onsite training, completingdelivery by January 2019.

necessary to effectively execute aid funds.
JICS made use of its experience in the
procurement of used vessels in Viet Nam
and Myanmar and achieved speedy procurement with the support of the Customs
and Tariffs Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of
Finance as well as each customs office andcontractors.

Utilizing Experience in the Procurement of Used Vessels to Effectively
Implement Aid Funds

Procurement of used patrol boats requires
special operations such as selecting the
shipyards (bidding) for renovation andmaintenance, transferring ownership,changing boat registry, and examining
transportation methods to Cambodia.
Even though boats are only moored, daily
maintenance costs and mooring costs are
incurred, thus prompt implementation was

Sea trial of the reborn customs patrol boat
before it is transported to Cambodia

Economic and Social Development Programme: Improving National Roads in the Distribution
Base of Djibouti and Aiming for “Stronger Connectivity” with Neighboring Countries
Project Overview

Improving Djibouti’s Main Arterial Road, a Logistics Base in
Northeastern Africa
In order to contribute to the smoothtransportation of goods between
Djibouti and Ethiopia, the Government of Japan will cooperate in
the renovation of a section of roadapproximately 20 km from theborder, which is most noticeable
for its damage on National Road 1
connecting the two countries.
 Counterpart of Agent Agreement: Min-

istry of Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation of the Republic of Djibouti
 Grant Amount: ¥3.9 billion
 Exchange of Notes (Bilateral Agreement): November 28, 2018

JICS Initiatives

Realizing “Stronger Connectivity”
through “Quality Infrastructure
Investment”

This project aims for “stronger connectivity”
between Djibouti and neighboring countries, and because the targeted section ofroad is a major road that is severely damaged and in need of major improvement,
this project demands “speed” and “highquality.” Because this project is in line withthe priority policy of “Quality Infrastructure
Investment” announced by the Governmentof Japan at “TICAD VI,”* JICS will implement
this project under Japan’s “visible assistance” system, in which Japanese corporations are involved in detailed design, construction, and construction supervision.
* TICAD: Tokyo International Conference on African
Development

Speedy Selection of Construction
Companies, Aiming for November
2020 Completion

Country Assistance Division 6,
Second Management Department
Hajime Midorikawa

In November 2018, after signing the Exchange of Notes between governments,
JICS immediately selected a consultant as aConceptual drawing of National Road 1 repairs
when complete (detailed design provided
by consultant Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd.)procurement agent for the Government of
Djibouti. While conducting field surveys andcoordination with related organizations,
JICS held a bidding briefing for the Japaneseconstruction industry in January 2019, andafter a bidding process entered into contracts with two construction companies(a joint venture between Dai Nippon Construction and Toda Corporation). JICS willconduct project management on this project, which is highly anticipated by Djibouti
stakeholders, so that Japan’s high-quality
road improvement technologies are fully
utilized.

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Grant Aid

Grant Aid Project Under Public–Private Partnership: Developing Water Supply
Facilities in Northern Cambodia
Project Overview

Cambodia's “National Strategic
Development Plan” aims to achieve
100% access to safe drinking water in its urban areas by 2025, but
the clean water supply coveragein Kampong Thom province still
remains at 41%, thus the improvement of water supply capacity in theprovince is an urgent challenge.
Against this backdrop, the Government of Japan supports the provincethrough a Grant Assistance Project,
adopting an idea of Public–Private
Partnership and Japanese DBO*
method, to improve such situation,
as well as to promote Japanesecompanies’ overseas expansion.
 Project Name: The Project for Expan-

sion of Water Supply System in Kampong Thom
 Exchange of Notes (Bilateral Agreement): March 30, 2017
 Grant Amount: ¥3.271 billion
 Counterpart of Agent Agreement: RoyalConstruction Group (Cambodia) Co.,
Ltd., and Ministry of Industries andHandicrafts, Kingdom of Cambodia* Design-build-operate (DBO): A comprehensive consignment of design, construction, maintenance, operation, etc., of
public facilities, etc., to private business
operators

First Project Management Division,
Third Management Department
Shinji
Yohei
HosoyaOtomo

After meeting with Royal Construction
Group (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., and Ministryof Industries and Handicrafts

Hosoya of JICS gives a presentation
at a seminar

JICS Initiatives

Operators with Japan-Wide Support
Structure Launch Facility Development

After the Exchange of Notes was signed byboth governments, JICS was responsible forthe procurement, management and fundmanagement of the project as a procurement agent on behalf of the Governmentof Cambodia. In fiscal 2018, JICS conducteda selection procedure for Japanese companies responsible for the construction ofwater purification plants, intake weirs andwater distribution networks, as well as theoperation and maintenance of facilities
after construction. In March 2019, a contract was signed with a business operator
selected by tender (a consortium of multiple Japanese companies represented by
Kubota Construction Co., Ltd.), and thefirst step toward overseas expansion ofhigh-quality infrastructure technology inJapan began. Since it is important to gain
the understanding of local residents when
implementing the project, an explanatory
meeting was held in December 2017 forlocal residents as part of the Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA). JICS will continue

Explanatory meeting for local residents

to maintain appropriate supervision bymaking use of the experience and knowhow gained through two projects under thesame type of Grant Aid in Myanmar that are
currently being implemented.
JICS Project-Related Activities

Contributing to the Expanded Partnership for Quality Infrastructure
Initiatives

Grant Aid Project under Public–Private
Partnership Seminar Held in Okinawa
At the 8th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting
held in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, in
May 2018, government officials from Oceania expressed strong expectations for direct
investment and business expansion fromJapan. After consulting with the Ministryof Foreign Affairs, JICS organized a seminar
titled “Supporting Japanese Company Infrastructure Development in Oceania using
ODA Focused on Grant Aid Projects Under
Public–Private Partnerships” held in Okinawa, an island prefecture that has many
geographical commonalities with Oceania.
Through this seminar, held in October 2018,
JICS provided opportunities for companies
to promote an understanding of how thisscheme works and launch the first steps
toward the creation of new business.
JICS has a track record that includes 68
projects such as Grant Aid for the Economic and Social Development Programmein Oceania over the past 10 years. Ourstrength is our solid grasp of local needs
and the sound relationships with government institutions. Hence, we will continue
to focus on spreading this scheme andsupporting the implementation of projects
created in this region to assist the infrastructure export policies of the Governmentof Japan.

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Ongoing Operational Domain Expansion

Drawing on JICS’ 30 years of experience as a procurement expert organization, we will make efforts to “link local needs”
in new areas such as cooperation with international organizations, ICT education field surveys and support forthe overseas expansion of private companies.

Japanese ODA Loans

Developing Electricity Infrastructure in Iraq as a Consultant to
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project Overview

Promoting Reconstruction ofElectricity Sector in Kurdistan
Region through Japanese ODA
Loans with International Organization
Since the 1980s, war and economic
sanctions have caused destruction
and aging of Iraq’s electricity infrastructure. Since the conclusion of
the war in 2003, gradual progresshas been made toward reconstruction but demand is still not being
fully met. This project was partly
supervised by the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP)
as Electricity Sector Reconstruction
Project in Kurdistan Region underJapanese ODA Loans.
 Contractee: United Nations Develop-

Completed training center

ment Programme (UNDP)JICS Initiatives

Leveraging Experience and Specialization in Japanese ODA Loans andGrant Aid to Execute Operations
as a Consultant to International
OrganizationsFirst Project Management Division,
Third Management Department
Kazunori
KosukeOgaguchiTomoshige

JICS staff gives training completion
certificates to trainee

In addition to forming joint ventures with
an Australian company with strong technical expertise in the electricity sector, JICS
entered into a consulting agreement with
the UNDP in May 2016 to execute operations including support for overall projectprogress management, construction supervision, equipment delivery management,
payment management and capacity building of the Regional Ministry of Electricity in
Kurdistan.
This project, which uses the process of
the Japanese ODA Loans, requires contract
management and various support operations in accordance with JICA guidelines
and standard documents. JICS contributed to the steady promotion of necessary
procedures and the strengthening of thecapacity of the executing agency by leveraging its experience and expertise of
facilitating the smooth implementation andchecking relevant documents and project management operations for grant aid
projects.
In particular, as various stakeholders suchas the UNDP, executing agency, JICA, collaborating companies and contracting partners
operate in Iraq, Japan, Australia and othercountries, JICS staff liaises with all relatedparties with agility and flexibly to ensuresmooth progress. Staying in Erbil City on* Threat Level 2 “Avoid Non-essential travel”:
Based on “Overseas Travel Safety Information”
website of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

rotation, which is classified as Threat Level
2*, every time staff moved around JICS tookthorough safety measures such as gathering sufficient information about security
conditions in the country and took all possible safety measures including preparing
responses in the event of an emergency.

Realization of Business Effects
in the Kurdistan Region andthroughout Iraq

Under this project, the development funds
are used for the construction of related
facilities and procurement of related equipment in the substation and distributionsections necessary for the development ofelectricity infrastructure, construction of the
training center for the staff of the executing agency, its maintenance, and training.
All processes were completed before theexpiration of disbursement period which
was 2018. It is JICS’ hope that this projectwill realize the effect and contribute to thecreation of peace throughout the country.

Iraqi executive staff visit Japan
to express their appreciation
In December 2018, Deputy Minister, Mr. Hogerof the Kurdistan Regional Power Ministry (second
from left) and two others visited JICS and thanked
for its service when they made a courtesy visit to
JICA headquarters.

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Investigating the Potential for Japanese-Language Education Using ICT
in the Japanese-Peruvian Community
 Investigative Research into Educa-

tional Networks Using ICT for theJapanese-Peruvian Community in the
Republic of Peru Contractee: Ministry of Internal Affairs
and Communications
 Implementation Period: October 31,
2018–March 31, 2019

Ministry of Internal Affairs andCommunications Aims to Expand
Overseas in the ICT Field

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has prioritized the overseas
expansion of the ICT field as an important
policy issue and decided to investigate
the feasibility of spreading the Japanese
language throughout Japanese-Peruvian
Community using ICT.

in the Japanese-Peruvian community. As
the community celebrates the 120th anniversary of Japanese emigration in 2019,
further enhancement of Japanese language
learning is required in the community. In
addition to Japanese staff participating inthe survey, JICS exchanged information with
the Japanese-Peruvian Association throughlocal staff in Peru and made proposals
that helped to solve the issues by carefully
examining requests.

Comprehensive Examination of Potential for Introducing Educational
Cloud Platform
Country Assistance Division 5,
Second Management Department
Masahiro Oshima and other staff
Coordinator in Peru: Claudia Lopez Rivera

From November 2018 to March 2019, JICS,
together with Japan Telecommunications
Engineering and Consulting Service (JTEC),
a general incorporated foundation that has
a high level of knowledge in the network
field, and NTT Learning Systems Corporation (NTTLS), which provides its own
Japanese language learning applicationfrom cloud services, surveyed Japanese
language education and networking aswell as the usefulness of cloud services

Japanese-Peruvian Association members
and investigation staff

Project for Nurturing New Industries in ASEAN and Japan: JETRO’s Support for JapaneseCompanies Aiming to Commercialize Prosthetic Leg Production in the Philippines Project Name: Feasibility Study for

3D-Printed Prosthetic Legs Manufacturing and Related Solution Business Contractee: Japan External Trade Organization, Instalimb, Inc.
 Implementation Period: March 6, 2018–
January 31, 2019

Overseas Business Development Support Service in Developing Countries
Through public offerings including JICA feasibility surveys/verification surveys and JETRO feasibility studies, JICS supports start-up
companies and small– and medium-sizedenterprises that not only have excellent
technologies, products and know-how that
contribute to international contributions
but also take on challenges in developing
countries and expand business overseas.

Leveraging Ability to Grasp Local
Needs and Public Funding Know-How
New Business Development Office
Yuta Kato

Based on our experience implementing awide variety of ODA projects, JICS can accurately grasp local needs and provide support for planning surveys and verification
activities, negotiating with related parties

Final report meeting on the
results of the verification project
held in Manila in January 2019
The test subject tries on
the 3D-printed leg,
which he says is lighter thanthe usual prosthetic leg andlooks more naturalof partner countries and planning businessplans to facilitate smooth commercialization and expand customer appeal. In addition, we are well versed in businesses that
handle public funds and provide support
for the realization of sound and sustainable
overseas businesses with a high awarenessof compliance.

Supporting Commercialization to
Deliver Prosthetic Legs Created with
3D Printing Technology to the Philippines, Which Has Social Problems
Related to Lifestyle Diseases suchas Diabetes

JICS assisted a start-up company to commercialize low-priced and rapidly delivered
prosthetic appliances in the Philippines
using proprietary solutions composed of
3D printers and software. Through joint
implementation of JETRO's “Project for
Nurturing New Industries in ASEAN andJapan,” while supplementing the company's resources and experience in handling
public funds, JICS supported verification
tests, manufacturing process verifications
and license investigations necessary forcommercialization in the Philippines, where
there is a demand consisting of more than
one million people, including patients withlower limb amputations due to diseases
such as diabetes.

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