INFORMATIONON
THE PROGRAM
IN
WATER ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING II

JFY 2006

集団：水環境モニタリング II
PROGRAM NO. : J06-00962
Program in Japan:

September 19, 2006 – November 14, 2006

THE GOVERNMENT OF J APAN
JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCYPreface
Since its establishment, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been facilitating
development of various capacities in partner countries as one of implementing bodies of the official
development assistance program of the Government of Japan.
While JICA organize a variety of technical cooperation programs, its training and dialogue programs offer
opportunities to those organizations of partner countries which intend to enhance knowledge or skill of
key personnel with strategic assignments or trainers who would train others. Besides those humancapacities development, the program could meet needs of those organizations which intend to enhancetheir own organizational capacities through improvement of rules and regulation as well as social
capacities through reform of policies and institutions under their jurisdiction.
In each program, participants dispatched by their respective organizations would be exposed to practicalknowledge and experiences of leading organizations and individuals in Japan through a series of lectures,workshops and sight visits. They also have a chance to share knowledge and experiences with participantsfrom other countries. As a result, each organization is expected to acquire or create knowledge which
would be subsequently put into its own contexts to achieve a specific objective.
This program is offered to those organizations which intend to develop human resources as leading
technical experts conducting comprehensive and systematic monitoring on water quality in the central or
local governmental laboratories.
Participants shall have opportunities in Japan to understand methodology of water quality monitoringamong others. It is also envisioned that the program would serve the cause of mutual collaboration among
participating countries and Japan in the area of knowledge sharing.

I. ESSENTIAL FACTS
Water Environmental Monitoring II(J06-00962)
Target Organizations Central or local governmental laboratories in charge of water quality
monitoring
The purpose of this program is to develop human resources as leading
Outcome/Purpose
technical experts conducting comprehensive and systematic monitoring onwater quality in the central or local governmental laboratories.
By the end of the program, participants are expected to be able to deepen
Outputs
knowledge on:(1) Mechanism of water pollution and its effects,(2) Water quality conservation methods,(3) Water quality monitoring methods,(4) Practical skills on monitoring and data processing, and(5) Based on acquired knowledge of (1)–(4), participants are requested toformulate action plan
(1) Mechanism of water pollution and its effects on our life
Contents(2) Water pollution management system(3) Methodology of water quality monitoring
Program Title (No.)

Number ofParticipants
Language
Duration of theProgram

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Implementing
Organizations(1) JICA Tokyo International Center(2) Japan Environmental Sanitation Center (JESC)(3) National Environmental. Research & Training Institute, Ministry of theEnvironment (NETI)
July 19, 2006
for acceptance at JICA office (or Embassy of Japan)
Submission: (1) A2A3form(2) Questionnaire (ANNEX I)(3) Country Report (ANNEX II)
August 4, 2006

Deadline forApplication

Deadline for
Acceptance Notice

English<Preliminary>August 2006 – September 2006
<Program in Japan>
September 19, 2006 – November 14, 20061

Ⅱ. DETAILSPROGRAM TITLE

Water Environmental Monitoring II

PROGRAM NO.

J06-00962

1. Background

Water pollution is an issue directly connected to people’s healthy life,
natural environment conservation and maintenance of ecosystems.
Conservation of water quality is indispensable to maintain life.
However, with development of urbanization and industrialization indeveloping countries, environmental deterioration like waterpollution is getting more serious.
To take some measures against these issues, correct understanding ofwater quality (water quality monitoring) is essential. For adequately
responding to the situation, securing and fostering of technicalexperts in charge of water quality monitoring is becoming a pressing
issue. Above all, to urgently enhance water quality monitoring, it is aprime task to have a plan for leadership development targeting
technical experts, who can implement works comprehensively andsystematically.

2. Target Organizations

Central or local governmental laboratories in charge of water quality
monitoring
The purpose of this program is to foster leading technical experts
capable of conducting comprehensive and systematic monitoring onwater quality in the central or local governmental laboratories.

3. Outcome/ Purpose

4. Outputs

By the end of the program, participants are expected to be able todeepen knowledge on:(1) Mechanism of water pollution and its effects,(2) Water quality conservation methods,(3)Water quality monitoring methods,(4)Practical skills on monitoring and data processing, and(5)Based on acquired knowledge of (1) – (4), participants arerequested to formulate an action plan

5. Activities(1) Preliminary forparticipation〈Duration〉
August 2006 – September 2006
From acceptance notice to arrival in Japan〈Activities〉
Preparation for Country Report Presentation:
Participants are required to prepare the materials for presentation(about 30 min/person including questions and answers) based on
their country report before starting this program. Overhead projector,
overhead camera, PC (Windows XP, Professional) and a slide
projector are available.
2(2) Program in Japan〈Duration〉
September 19, 2006 – November 14, 2006
〈Activities〉
1.Lectures (and Q & A)
(1)History of Water Pollution Problem in Japan(2)The Current Situation and Mechanism of Water Pollution(3)Administration for Water Quality Preservation in Japan(4)Environmental administration of Local Government(5)Prevention and countermeasures(6)Processing Technology /Monitoring Method of Water Quality(7)Basics of Environmental Analysis(8)Utilization of Water Quality Data
2.Practice(1)Measurement of Velocity/Flow Rate of Water Current(2)Measurement of Hazardous Chemicals (HPLC)(3)Measurement of Heavy Metals (AAS)(4)Measurement of Hazardous Chemicals (GC)
(5)Measurement of Organic Pollutant (COD,TOC, etc)(6)Classification Methods of Water Quality by Macro Benthos
3.Site visits(1)Ozaku Weir and Ozaku Water Filtration Plant(2)National Institute for Environmental Studies(3)Tamagawa Upstream Water Recycling Center(4)Teganuma Lake, and the facilities for cleaning up the water(5)Kisshoin Wastewater Treatment Plant(Textile wastewater,
Kyoto City)(6)The Lake Biwa (Sampling from a boat)(7)Biwa Lake Museum(8)East Mountainous Landfill Disposal Site (Kyoto City)(9)National Minamata Disease Research Center, Minamata
Disease Municipal Museum(10)Others
4.Presentation and Discussions(1)Country Report(2)Action Plan
See “ANNEX III. MODULE (Contents of the Program inJapan).”Note:

The above contents may be subject to minor changes.

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6. Inputs(1) By Japan (JICA)

1. Round-trip ticket between an international airport designated by
JICA and Japan.
2. Allowance (accommodation, living expenses, shipping)
3. Expenses for study tours
Basically paid in the form of train ticket(s) or chartered bus
4. Free medical care for participants who become ill after arrival in
Japan (costs related to pre-existing illness, pregnancy or dental
treatment are not included)
5. Expenses for program implementation including materials
See the brochure, KENSHU-IN GUIDE BOOK p. 9-16, given toeach selected candidate before (or at the time of) the pre-departureorientation.
6.Arrangement of(1) Modulea. Lecturesb. Practicesc. Site Visits
d. Presentations and Discussions
e. Evaluation meeting (Middle)
f. Evaluation meeting (Final)g. Closing Ceremony(2) Personnel
a. Officials of central or local governmental laboratories incharge of water environmental monitoring,b. Japanese experts in various items of the subject
c. A JICA program officer
d. A JICE training officer and a coordinator
e. Others(3) Materials (handouts/publications)(4) Rooms/equipment/transportation, etc(5) Other items(2) By the Government of
the Participating Country/
Countries

7. Organizations(1) Implementing
Organization

The government of the participating country/countries nominate andrecommend an applicant(s) fulfilling the requirements for the
program in Japan designated at the “9. Conditions and procedure forapplication” on page 7 in accordance with the procedures mentioned
in the “Procedure for application” given below.
JICA Tokyo International Center (JICA TOKYO)
Address: 2-49-5 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0066, Japan
TEL: 81-3-3485-7051 FAX: 81-3-3485-7904(81: country code for Japan, 3: area code)4(2) Partner Organization(1) Japan Environmental Sanitation Center (JESC)
Address: 10-6, Yotsuya Kamimachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi,
Kanagawa Pref.
Tel:81-44-288-4896
Fax:81-44-299-2294(81: country code for Japan, 44: area code)(2) National Environmental Research & Training Institute, Ministryof the Environment (NETI)
Address: 3-3, Namiki, Tokorozawa-shi, Saitama 359-0042, Japan
TEL: 81-42-994-9766 FAX: 81-42-994-9306(81: country code for Japan, 42: area code)

8. Accommodation(3) Japan Society on Water Environment
Address: Green Plaza Fukagawa Tokiwa 201, 2-9-7 Tokiwa,
Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0006, JAPANTEL: 81-3-3632-5351 FAX: 81-3-3632-5352(81: country code for Japan, 3: area code)
JICA Tokyo International Center (JICA TOKYO)
Address: 2-49-5 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0066, Japan
TEL: 81-3-3485-7051 FAX: 81-3-3485-7904(81: country code for Japan, 3: area code)
If no room is available at JICA TOKYO, JICA will arrange
alternative accommodations for the participants.

9. Conditions and Procedure for (1) be engaged in water quality monitoring in central or local
government laboratories
Application(2) be a university graduate (science or engineering) or have the(1) Qualifications ofequivalent academic background,
Applicants(3) not to be less than twenty-five(25) and not be more than
thirty-five (35) years of age, in principle,(4) be proficient in spoken and written English(5) be in good health, both physically and mentally, to participate in
the program in Japan,(6) Not be serving in any form of military services(2) Procedure of Application (1) Governments desiring to nominate applicants for the program inJapan should fill in and forward one (1) original and three (3) copiesof the Nomination Form (Form A2A3) for each applicant, to a JICA
office (or an Embassy of Japan) by July 19, 2006.
(2) The JICA office (or Embassy of Japan) will inform the applying
government of acceptance or non-acceptance of a nominee's
application no later than August 4, 2006.
(3) All applicants are required to submit a “Questionnaire” (ANNEXI) and a “Country Report” (ANNEX II) with the Nomination Form.
The country report should be typewritten in English in accordancewith the attached form (ANNEX II) on the present situation and main
problems of water bodies in their own country, and moreover theirtasks at their environmental laboratories. They will be the factors
considered in selection of participants.
510. Other Matters：(1) A Pre-departure
Orientation

A pre-departure orientation will be held at JICA overseas offices (orEmbassies of Japan) to provide the selected candidates with details
on travel to Japan, conditions of the program in Japan, and othermatters. Participants will see a video “Training in Japan,” andreceive a textbook and cassette tape, “Simple Conversation in
Japanese.” A brochure, the KENSHU-IN GUIDE BOOK, will behanded to each selected candidate before (or at the time of) theorientation.

(2) Attention

Participants are required:(1) not to change the subject of the program in Japan or extend theperiod of the program in Japan,(2) not to bring with them any members of their family,(3) to return to their home countries at the end of the program inJapan according to the international travel schedule designated by
JICA,(4) to refrain from engaging in political activities or any form of
employment for profit or gain, and(5) to observe the rules and regulations of their place ofaccommodation and not to change the accommodations designated
by JICA.
(Participants who have successfully completed the program will beawarded a certificate by JICA and NETI.)

ANNEX Ⅰ.
ANNEX Ⅱ.
ANNEX Ⅲ.
ANNEX Ⅳ.

QuestionnaireCountry Report
MODULE (Contents of the Program in Japan)
Action Plan

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ANNEX I
Water Environmental MonitoringⅡ
2006
QUESTIONNAIRE
Date:
Name:
Country:
1. Have you ever studied the following subjects?
(Please tick either YES or NO.)
YES

NO(1)Chemical engineering

(

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)

(2)Analytical chemistry

(

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)

(3)Hygiene engineering

(

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)

(4)Environmental engineering

(

)(

)

(5)Environmental science

(

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)

(6)Civil engineering

(

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)

(7)Water pollution control technology

(

)(

)

2. Please put down in the parenthesis the number of years of experience you have with thefollowing items.
(1) Administration of water quality management(

year(s))(2) Research on water quality management(

year(s))(3) Work on water quality monitoring(year(s))(4) Work on water quality control in private enterprises(

year(s))3. Concerning water analysis methods listed below, please answer the questions.
< Method TOC analyzer>
Interested or not?
□very much□medium□no

Do you have experience of the method?
□have long and enough experience□have some experience□have no experience but know the outline of the method□no experience and no knowledge on the method
Your interested subject:
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< Method AAS>
Interested or not?
□very much□medium□no

Do you have experience of the method?
□have long and enough experience□have some experience□have no experience but know the outline of the method□no experience and no knowledge on the method
Your interesting subject< Method GC/ECD>
Interested or not?
□very much□medium□no

Do you have experience of the method?
□have long and enough experience□have some experience□have no experience but know the outline of the method□no experience and no knowledge on the method
Your interesting subject< Method HPLC>
Interested or not?
□very much□medium □no

Do you have experience of the method?
□have long and enough experience□have some experience□have no experience but know the outline of the method□experience and no knowledge on the method
Your interesting subject

4. In order to prepare a lab.coat and a pair of shoes for the participants, please give us the following
information.
(1)Height(cm)(2)Weight(kg)(3)Shoes Size

(

cm)
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ANNEX II
Water Environmental MonitoringⅡ
2006
COUNTRY REPORTThe role of country report is not just to describe the present state of water quality in your county. It isalso to find the causes of water quality problems and their solutions. So please mention the problems indetails, their causes, and what YOU can do to solve them.

Name of Applicant:Name of Country:

Name of Organization and Present Post:
1. General Information on the Country
Specify briefly the geographical status, population, and economic conditions, weather and soon.

2. Organizational Framework
Specify the section of central government, local government and other organizations
responsible for water pollution control, the exact role of your organization within thegovernment, and the personnel and budgetary resources available for your organization in
dealing with pollution, especially water pollution. Describe your position and tasks in yourorganization.
(Please attach your organization chart)

3. Situation and problems of water pollution
Specify the condition and the causes of water pollution in your country or your region.
Please refer to the following items and explain by using tables and figures to facilitate thecomparison among the participant’s countries.
a) Regulations relating to water pollution controlb) List of Environmental Quality Standard (EQS) and their valuesc) Compliance rate to EQS (present and historical trend)d) Historical trend of water pollutione) Spatial distribution of pollutantsf) Supplementary information such as coverage of sewage, source of drinking water

4. Water Quality monitoring system
Specify your water quality monitoring system with respect to the following itemsa) The number of analytical staff and list of analytical equipment in your laboratoryb) The number of parameters and samples in average analyzed by your laboratory permonthc) Information about on-the-spot inspection of the facilitiesd) How to gather the monitoring data, how to interpret them and how to utilize theme) What the obstacles are to execute the water quality monitoringf) How you attempt to expand the water monitoring activitiesg) Supplementary information such as sampling point map, tables of analyticalparameters and analytical methods you employed9

5. Specific area of interesta) What are your interests in water quality monitoring?
b) What kind of analytical techniques do you wish to learn in the laboratory exercises
during the training course?
c) What kind of information do you want to get relevant to your field?
Note1: For effective training, please bring the data you mentioned in the country report.
Note2: All participants are requested to make presentation on your country report. Please prepare foryour presentation, materials such as making power point files, before coming to Japan

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ANNEX III
Module (Contents of the Program in Japan)*The curriculum is subject to minor changes.
OUTPUTS

1)Mechanism of Water Pollution
and its effects

2)Water Management Method3)Water Monitoring Method

4)Technique for Water Quality
Analysis and Method for Data
Processing

CONTENTS

History of Water Pollution Problem in JapanThe current situation and Mechanism of Water
Pollution
Water Pollution and Minamata disease
Mechanism of Water Pollution
Administration for Water Quality Preservation inJapan
Environmental administration of Local
Government
Prevention of Water Pollution andCountermeasures（Case study）
Processing Technology / Monitoring Method of
Water Quality （groundwater, discharging water,
environmental water, tap water）
Processing Technology / Monitoring Method of
Tap Water
Water Pollution Control in closed water areas andMonitoring Method
River Water Pollution Control and Monitoring
MethodWater Pollution Control in a sewage plant andMonitoring Method
Water Pollution Control in a landfill disposal site
and Monitoring Method
Basics of environmental analysis（HPLC, GC, AAS, etc）

Classification Method of Water Quality by Macro
Benthos
Velocity / Flow Rate Measurements
Utilization of Water Quality Data
Analytical Data Processing by PC（Excel）

5)Based on acquired
knowledge(1)- (4), participants
are required to formulate an
action plan

Country Report Preparation / Presentation
Action Plan (draft) Formulation / Draft
Checking / Presentation
Middle Evaluation meeting (Requests fromparticipants to make future trainings more
effective）

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HOUR

TYPE

3

lecture

12

ditto

5
3

visit
ditto

3

lecture

3

ditto

3

ditto

12

ditto

3

visit

7.5

ditto

1.5

ditto

2

ditto

2.5

ditto

63

Lecture/practice

9

ditto

3
3
3

practicelectureditto

12

preparation/
presentation

15

ditto

3

discussion

ANNEX IV
Water Environmental Monitoring II
2006

Action Plan
By the end of the training course, all participants are requested to formulate an Action Plan.
For Action Plan formulation, pick up one that you can tackle among issues that you mentioned in yourcountry report, utilizing the knowledge that you gained through the training course, make YOUR OWN
acting component (=Action Plan), not a governmental one. Try making the plan by using the existing
human and financial resources in your organization in the most efficient and effective way possible.
You are requested to submit the Action Plan in the way as mentioned below.
<Contents (Recommended)>a. Titleb. Backgroundc. Objectives (Goals)
d. Direct and Indirect beneficiaries
e. Action Component
f. Implementation scheduleg. Necessary resources
h. Responsible agencies and their roles
i. Strategies and tactics for implementation
j. Monitoring and evaluation
k. Budget and resources
Typewrite on the A4 sized paper and also prepare a presentation material.
You will have more detailed guidance after arrival in Japan.

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CORRESPONDENCEFor enquires and further information, please contact the JICA office,or the Embassy of Japan. Address any other correspondence to:Tokyo International Center,
Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA TOKYO)
Address: 2-49-5 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0066, Japan
TEL: 81-3-3485-7051
FAX: 81-3-3485-7904