It is a critical component of encouraging medium to long-term stability and development in developing countries to strengthen the foundation for democracy such as by the people’s participation in governance and development and by protecting and promoting human rights. In particular, based on the perspective of the principles of the Development Cooperation Charter, it is important for Japan to actively assist developing countries, which are taking proactive steps toward democratization, and support their efforts to shift to democratic systems, including electoral assistance.

■ Japan’s Efforts

Instructor training course conducted for the staff of the training office responsible for human resource development in the Cambodian Ministry of Interior (Photo: JICA)

In February 2018, Japan provided Cambodia with supplies for elections, such as ballot boxes made in Japan, recognizing the significance of holding national elections in which the will of the people is properly reflected. Moreover, along with trainings on the ideals of democracy for officials involved in parliament administration and election management, training on improving judicial access for legal professionals was also conducted. Furthermore, since 2017, Japan has provided technical cooperation assistance to the officials of the Cambodian Ministry of Interior aspiring for decentralization in the country, in support of formulating strategies and implementation plans, and developing human resources.

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