| Type of Project |
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Other |
| Field |
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Other |
| Name of Local Authority |
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Gifu Prefecture |
- Motive for the start of project:
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To promote the activities of Japan Overseas Cooperative Volunteers from Gifu and Japan Overseas Development Youth Volunteers as the bridge between Gifu and the world
- Outline and Progress of Project:
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Japan Overseas Cooperative Volunteers from Gifu Prefecture have been appointed as the "Gifu International Cooperative Ambassadors" since 1997. The ambassador report on the regions they are stationed and their reports are published at Gifu web site and a government bulletin. They are referred to the cooperative international projects undertaken by the government or civic groups as well as to the campaign activities for the promotion of international cooperation. Gifu Prefectural Government supports the ambassadors' activities by providing information concerning the Prefecture.
(Number of Gifu International Cooperativve Ambassadors)
| 1997 |
15 ambassadors |
| 1998 |
26 ambassadors |
| 1999 |
24 ambassadors |
| 2000 |
14 ambassadors |
| 2001 |
19 ambassadors |
| 2002 |
35 ambassadors |
| 2003 |
21 ambassadors |
- Cooperation Period:
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From fiscal 1997 onward
- Affiliations with other Organization:
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Japan International Cooperation Agency
Japan Overseas Cooperative Volunteers Support Association
Japan Overseas Cooperative Former Volunteers Association
- Expenses:
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Budget in 2000: 933,000 yen
- Results and Future Prospects:
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- We aim to form the network between Gifu international Cooperative Ambassadors through the use of e-mail.
- Problems:
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- Utilization of the ambassadors after their returning.
We would like to create more opportunities for the ambassadors to speak about their experience in order to assist with international cooperation and exchange.
- Department in charge:
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International Affairs Division, Gifu Prefecture
- Updated On:
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August 2004
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