Japan Center for International Exchange
Founded in 1970, the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE) is an independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organization dedicated to strengthening Japan's role in international dialogue and cooperation.
New
Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange Program (February 27–March 5, 2010)
—19th Australian delegation to Japan
US-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange Program (February 20–March 5, 2010)
—22nd Japanese delegation to the US
FGFJ Seminar: “Okinawa, Toyako, and Beyond: Progress on Health and Development” (February 26, 2010)
“The US-Japan Alliance:
Beyond Futenma”
—February 2010 issue of East Asia Insights
21st US Congressional Staff Delegation to Japan (February 13–20, 2010)
2010 SEEDCap grants announced for innovative Japanese nonprofits
ACCJ names Tadashi Yamamoto "Person of the Year"
- ACCJ Journal article, "The Connector"
- ACCJ press release (February 5)
- Yamamoto acceptance speech
Noteworthy
"An Absent Japan: Why Human Networks are More Critical than Ever"
Gaiko Forum (January 2010)
Friends of the Global Fund, Japan (FGFJ)
JCIE serves as the secretariat for FGFJ, a private support group that works to promote a greater understanding of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and encourage Japan to expand its role in the battle against communicable diseases.
Facilitating Philanthropic Programs for Corporations and Foundations
As part of its longstanding efforts to strengthen philanthropy in Japan, JCIE facilitates philanthropic programs in Japan for foundations and corporations.
Working
Group on Challenges in Global Health and Japan's Contributions
Publications & Reports
The Role and Challenges of Japanese NGOs in the Global Health Policymaking Process
Survey of current Japanese NGO activities and advocacy in the global health field.
Global Action for Health System Strengthening: Policy Recommendations to the G8
The final report of the Working Group on Challenges in Global Health and Japan's Contributions.
East Asia at a Crossroads
Leading policy experts from inside and outside East Asia analyze the dynamics of regional community building and propose ways of moving forward to enhance regional peace and prosperity.