From the perspective of utilizing ODA even more efficiently and effectively within the limited budget, the Advisory Board for ODA was held under Minister for Foreign Affairs Taro Kono over four sessions since July 2018. In this Advisory Board, experts held discussions on how to strengthen implementing organizations (international cooperation NGOs, private-sector organizations, etc.) and have them play roles according to their respective strengths. Their recommendations were submitted in November, at the fourth session, which indicated the following five points:

1. Consider the division of roles within the overall picture of development cooperation, as well as strengthen competition and collaboration
2. Enhance the understanding and recognition of ODA among the Japanese public and citizens
3. Expand general administrative expenses to strengthen the financial foundations of NGOs.
4. Establish a public-private matching fund to bolster funding for international cooperation.
5. Nurture human resources to conduct development cooperation.

MOFA will firmly accept the content of these recommendations, hold intensive discussions with a wide range of people concerned and implement ODA more efficiently and effectively.

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