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Japan's Initiatives
Japan is the world's largest provider of aid in the water and sanitation sector in terms of cumulative contribution since the 1990s. Utilizing its extensive experience, knowledge, and technology in this sector, it provides ODA loans, grant aid, and technical assistance, including dispatching experts and accepting trainees from developing countries. In addition to continuing to support the enhancement of safe water supply in developing countries through these efforts, it also provides support through international organizations such as UNICEF. Specifically, Japan provides assistance regarding both soft and hard aspects, including: (1) promoting comprehensive water resource management; (2) securing safe drinking water supply and basic sanitation by establishing sanitation facilities; (3) support for stable use of agricultural water in order to increase food production; (4) preventing water pollution through water drainage regulations, etc., and conserving ecosystems through greening and forest conservation; and (5) establishing warning systems to reduce damage from water-related disasters, and strengthening communities' capacity to respond to them.