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other |
| Field |
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other |
| Name of Local Authority (Japan) |
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Okayama Prefecture |
- Motive for the start of project:
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Formed after suggestion made by the “Society to Discuss International Contribution in Okayama Prefecture”. This society was headed by Mr. Yasushi Akashi, a former assistant office manager at the United Nations. The aim being to cultivate people who can work actively in the field of international contribution.
- Outline and Progress of Project:
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- Aim
The cultivation of people well-equipped to engage in future relief work both in Japan and abroad.
- Contents of Project
-The “Basic Course” involves the welcoming of speakers from the United Nations and NGOs to give talks about international relief work.
-The “Specialist Course” involves such talks as well as visits to actual sites where relief work takes place
1) Schedule of Project:
-Basic Course: 11th July • 9th October
-Specialist Course: 19th-20th September • 6th-7th November
2) Course Capacity: 20 members
3) Course Fees:
-Basic Course: 500Yen
-Specialist Course: 4,500Yen
4) Other
-Training is completed when both courses have been taken
- Cooperation Period:
- From April 2004 onward
- Affiliated Organizations:
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Municipal Institute for International Cooperation
- Expenses:
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Budget for 2004: 1.55million yen
- Department in charge:
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International Affairs Division, Okayama Prefectural Government
- Updated On:
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August 2004
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