Japan's assistance has contributed to the development of many developing countries, particularly Asian countries. Moreover, such contribution to development has also achieved other considerable accomplishments. These include bolstering friendships between these countries and Japan, strengthening exchange between people throughout the world and the Japanese people, and improving Japan's position in the international community.

On the occasion of reaching this significant milestone, the government of Japan reviews the accomplishments and progress of Japan's ODA over the years, the role Japan's ODA has played in the development of developing countries, and how Japan's ODA has changed since World War II in gaining its current position in the international community.

Contents
Japan's ODA: Accomplishment of 50 Years		Progress of 50 Years of ODA
● Japan's ODA Contributing to World Development...4 ● East Asia's Economic Development and Japan's ODA...5 ● Japan's Contribution in Human Resource Development...6		● System Development Period (1954-1976)...8 ● Systematic Expansion Period (1977-1991)...10 ● Policy and Philosophy Enhancement Period (1992-2002)...12 (Original ODA Charter Period) ● Meeting the Challenges of a New Era (2003-Present)...14 (Revised ODA Charter)