Japan's Subnational Governments in International Affairs by Purnendra Jain

Author:Purnendra Jain [Jain, Purnendra]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: History, Asia, General, Japan, Political Science, International Relations, Social Science, Ethnic Studies, Regional Studies
ISBN: 9781134316786
Google: H9iY-AeFWLwC
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2006-03-13T15:52:26+00:00

Japan Bank for International Cooperation

Where JICA is responsible for the technical training provided through ‘soft ODA’, JBIC is responsible for yen loans, the ‘harder’ side of ODA. JBIC too has shown considerable interest in involving SNGs in its cooperation programmes and since 2001 has conducted survey research to inform its plans for collaboration.72 JBIC loans are for constructing infrastructure in recipient countries. Proper management of facilities after construction requires administrative skills and procedures for which SNGs are well equipped to provide training. SNGs are providing valuable support under the ‘contracting out’ system by encouraging businesses in their localities to bid for projects funded by JBIC yen loans in their overseas partner localities. Under the new JBIC–SNG partnership framework, Kitakyushu is providing technical assistance to Chongqing (China) and Surabaya (Indonesia) for waste management and is examining ways to pass on know-how and technology to these countries.73 Similarly Gifu Prefecture is passing on local knowledge for economic revitalization through ‘drive-ins to promote local products’ (michi no eki-chiiki tokusanbutsu o hanbai suru doraibuin) with loans through JBIC.74 Because of its expertise, Nara Prefecture is involved in a JBIC ‘road stations’ project at Buddhist sites in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, and Akita Prefecture has been engaged to set up road stations in China’s Gansu Province with which it has a sister relationship.75

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