The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan

ODA Town Meeting Special
The 50th Anniversary of Japan's International Cooperation Symposium

The View on the Japanese ODA in the Recipient Countries

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Co-organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Nations University (UNU),
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Supported by Nikkeishi Shinbun, Asahi Shinbun

Date: November 15 (Mon), 2004 14:00-17:30
Venue: U Thant International Conference Hall in UNU
(5-53-70 Jingumae Shibuyaku Tokyo: 5 min walk from Omotesando station)
Free of charge
Objective:
On the 50th anniversary of Japanese ODA, we will discuss Japanese ODA with a special emphasis on the viewpoint of the recipient countries, and will identify the expectation for, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of, Japanese ODA, with a view to providing a platform for the future model of Japanese ODA.


PROGRAM

Moderator (Prof. Yozo YOKOTA, Special Adviser to the Rector of UNU)
(**) Language: Japanese & English (simultaneous interpretation)

1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
- Mr. Kazuo KODAMA
   Deputy Director-General of Economic Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Prof. Yozo YOKOTA
   Special Adviser to the Rector of United Nations University (UNU)

2. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
- Ms. Misako KONNO, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador

3. PRESENTATION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF VARIOUS REGIONS
- H.E. Mr. Ivan Oliveira CANNABRAVA, Ambassador of Brazil
- H.E. Mr. Domingo L. SIAZON, Jr., Ambassador of Philippines
- H.E. Mr. Karunatilaka AMUNUGAMA, Ambassador of Sri Lanka
- H.E. Mr. Elly Elikunda Elineema MTANGO, Ambassador of Tanzania

4. COMMENTS
- M.D., Ph.D. Shigeru SUGANAMI, AMDA (Association of Medical Doctors of Asia)
- Mr. Katsuhiro HARADA, NIKKEISHINBUN
- Mr. Michio KANDA, JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)

5. DISCUSSIONS
- Q&A between panelists & audience
- WRAP-UP


Pre-registration is necessary for participation. (Deadline Nov .10)

Please fill in the registration form (PDF, WORD) and fax or email to the secretariat of the symposium (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Economic Cooperation Bureau, Aid Policy Division, PR team)
FAX: 03-5157-1861, E-mail: oda50@japan-oda.go.jp
Aid Policy Division, Economic Cooperation Bureau
Ministry of Foreign Affairs


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