(ii) Technical Cooperation and Other Aid

(Unit: ¥ million)

Ministry or Agency	Project name (budget (¥ million))	Project Outlines
National Police Agency	Asia-Pacific Operational Drug Enforcement Conference (30)	Carries out debate and research related to the drug trade and joint investigation within the entire Asia-Pacific region and holds meetings which facilitate the transfer of the drug crime investigation technology developed by Japan.
Financial Services Agency	(49)	(1) Introduce the general financial market systems and share knowledge to financial administrators of emerging economies and implement financial administration training for human resource development in emerging market countries; and (2) conduct investigations and research to understand the conditions of the emerging economies in order to provide effective intellectual support in the future.
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications	(615)	(1) Carry out dialogue on communications field policy with other countries, aid the international cooperation activities of the private sector (the management of international program libraries), and facilitate exchange between researchers. (2) Support the implementation of training as an invited government, at the Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP), which was established for the purpose of strengthening the statistical capabilities of developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region through the training of government statistical staff. (3) Support the creation of a high-quality telecommunications network in the Asia-Pacific through cooperation with Asia Pacific Telecommunications (APT); Foster IT researchers and technicians in the Asia-Pacific; Support the pilot project to eliminate the digital divide; and support infrastructure improvements to proliferate broadband systems throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Ministry of Justice	(244)	(1) Hold seminars in order to improve the immigration control system of South East Asian countries, as well as provide aid for operational expenses to support the immigration and stay of foreign trainees and others. (2) Hold training sessions and seminars for criminal justice related professionals in the Asia-Pacific region and others, as well as conduct research on crime prevention and the treatment of criminals. (3) Hold training sessions and seminars for the purpose of drafting basic legislature; maintain systems for the justice related organizations that operate established legislatures; Foster legal professionals in order to support the development of legislature in Asian countries; conduct comparative research on legal systems in the Asia-Pacific region; and bolster educational systems in Japan in order to develop the human resources needed to further the development of legislatures.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs	Budget for technical cooperation through JICA (155,850)	(1) Technical cooperation based on treaties and other international commitments: Projects to foster the human resources that will lead the to the advancement of developing countries, transfer Japan's technologies and experience, and establish and maintain the various systems and organizations necessary to resolve the issues that hamper development, in order to enable the self-reliant and continuous economic and social development in developing countries. Examples include the "acceptance of technical trainees" in which administrative officials and technicians who will be responsible for the development of their countries will be accepted into Japan and other countries, and specialized knowledge and skills in various fields will be transferred; and the "dispatch of experts" in which Japan provides assistance for the preparation of development plans, investigation, research and development, education and training, promotion, advice, and instruction towards governmental organizations and others in developing countries. "Provision of equipment" necessary to achieve the above will also be organically combined with the above operations. (2) Dispatch of volunteers: Grassroots level technical cooperation carried out by members of the public. Altruistic people who hope to contribute to the social and economic development of developing countries as public participation project are dispatched to these countries, and live among the local people to share their knowledge and experience. The two pillars for this are the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers which dispatches people between the ages 20-39 and the Senior Volunteers which dispatches people between the ages 40-69. (3) Securing and developing human resources: Securing and developing human resources such as experts necessary to implement technical cooperation as well as conducting the necessary research and information sharing necessary to promote these operations. (4) Citizen Participatory Cooperation: Implementation of JICA Partnership Programs, and Development Education Enhancement Programs in order to expand and promote international cooperation through Japanese NGOs and local municipalities. (5) Technology cooperation for development studies: research related to support for policy plans or public works measures. In principle, not limited to initiatives to be financed by Japan. (6) Disaster relief activities: Contribution to the promotion of international cooperation through the dispatch of Japan Disaster Relief Teams and the provision of emergency relief goods to overseas regions, especially developing regions victimized by natural disasters at the request of the affected country or international organizations. (7) Country and issue based projects (project formulation, etc.): Gather various information and conduct ex-ante research, conduct proactive dialogues with the recipient country from the planning stage in order to formulate high quality plans, and gather information on the trend of international cooperation and act accordingly, in order to implement aid efficiently and effectively. (8) Operations evaluation: Within specific sectors but utilizing a cross-sectoral mindset, conduct evaluations of implemented operations in order to learn and make useful proposals for future cooperation. (9) Others: Provide aid and instruction towards those living overseas.