Publication

Japan has an impressive history as a leading international donor. Yet with the advent of the new millennium, the country finds itself at a political, economic, social and cultural crossroads as it faces the challenges of a rebalancing world with powerful new players. Against this backdrop the UK Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has commissioned a study on “Informing the Future of Japan’s ODA” to help inform future ODA policy discussions within the Japanese government. This report seeks to analyze the history and evolution of the Japanese development assistance model in an effort to identify its contemporary value within an evolving development landscape.