Our Activities
We specialize in four main fields of activity.
1.Agricultural Technology
and Community Development
Over the years, We have pursued the development and dissemination of sustainable agricultural technologies in the field, mainly in arid lands. Based on these experiences, we have developed technologies that can be adapted to local farmers and communities, especially in the field of agriculture and cultivation, and contribute to community development from standpoint of the filed.
2.Resource Management
The key to sustainable community development is to strengthen the organizational capacity and create mechanisms through community participation to ensure that local resources such as forests, water and soil are used and managed appropriately. In order to improve the livelihood of various communities, we are pursuing comprehensive natural and human resource management in line with the perspectives of governance and marketing and so on.
3.Agricultural Extension
Agricultural extension is a comprehensive activity to improve agricultural management by understanding the current situation and challenges of farmers and local people, and by interactively linking them with research institutes, government agencies and private sector's resources that provide agricultural technology and administrative services.
To facilitate the way to "thinking farmers," we work with and grow together with agricultural extension workers.
We also offers various suggestions to improve the extension system for farmers.
4.Human Resources Development
In our overseas operations, we have been engaged in human resource development for agricultural researchers, extension workers, farmers, and local people in the target countries. In Japan, we also conduct technical training courses in agricultural technology for researchers and extension workers in developing countries. Furthermore, we have been working to foster the next generation in Japan through lectures and other activities.
Africa
Burundi
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- Project for Supporting the Improvement of Rice Farming /2024-
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
Burkina Faso
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- Study on the Management of Forest Reserves in the Province of Comoe/2002
- Resource Management
- Africa
Egypt
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- Cooperation Planning Survey on Irrigation Sector in Egypt (Upper Egypt and Middle Delta)/2016-2017
- Resource Management
- Africa
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- Project for Strengthening Water Management Transfer (SWMT)/2013-2015
- Human Resources Development
- Africa
Ethiopia
Gabon
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- NERICA Rice Production improvement/2011
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
Guinea
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- l'Etude et la Planification pour le Developpement Rural Durable/2008-2012
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
Kenya
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- Special Assistance for project Sustainability for Tana Delta Irrigation Project/1998
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
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- Pre-construction Environmental Impact Study for Tana Delta Irrigation Project/1990-1991
- Resource Management
- Africa
Malawi
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- Pilot Study on Community Vitalization and Afforestation in Middle Shire/2001
- Human Resources Development
- Africa
Mali
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- Kara River Upper Basin Agricultural Development Plan Survey/1990
- Resource Management
- Africa
Mauritania
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- The Study on the Oasis Zone Development focused on Feminine Promotion/2005-2008
- Human Resources Development
- Africa
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- The Master Plan Study on the Development of the Oasis Zone/2001-2004
- Resource Management
- Africa
Morocco
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- Feasibility Study on Water Resources Development in Rural Area/2000-2001
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
Senegal
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- Project of Capacity Building for the Restoration and the Promotion of Effective Use of Degraded Soil in the Areas of Soil Degradation/2011-2016
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
Sudan
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- Capacity Development Project for Promotion of Market-Oriented Agriculture and Improved Irrigation Scheme Management in River Nile State/2021-
- Resource Management
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
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- Verification Survey with the Private Sector for Disseminating Japanese Technologies for Adding Value to Onion Products through Introducing Drying Technologies/2018-2024
- Resource Management
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
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- Capacity Development Project for Irrigation Scheme Management in River Nile State/2015-2020
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
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- Feasibility Survey for Improving Incomes of Small-scale Farmers Groups through Small-scale Dry Onion Processing/2015-2016
- Resource Management
- Africa
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- Capacity Development Project for the Provision of Services for Basic Human Needs in Kassala/2011-2015
- Resource Management
- Africa
Tanzania
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- The Study on the National Irrigation Master Plan/2001-2002
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
Uganda
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- Promotion of Sustainable Rice Farming Development Project (Eco-PRiDe) /2024-
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
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- Data Collection Survey on Refugees and Host Communities' Livelihood Improvement through Cotton Production Business in Uganda /2023-2024
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
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- Northern Uganda Farmers' Livelihood Improvement Project Phase II/2021-
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Agricultural Extension
- Africa
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- Promotion of Rice Development (PRiDe) Project Phase II/2019-2024
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
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- Northern Uganda Farmers' Livelihood Improvement Project Phase Ⅰ/2015-2021
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
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- Promotion of Rice Development (PRiDe) Project/2012-2018
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
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- NERICA Rice Promotion Project/2009-2010
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
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- Promotion, Development and Dissemination of NERICA Rice Varieties (Rice breeding)/2007-2008
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
Zimbabwe
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- Master Plan Study on the Lower Munyati Basin Agricultural Development/1994-1995
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Africa
Middle East
Iraq
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- Project for Spreading Water Users Associations for the Efficient Use of Irrigation Water Project/2013-2015
- Resource Management
- Middle East
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- Project on Horticulture Technology Improvement and Extension in Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)/2012-2014
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Middle East
Jordan
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- 3rd Phaze of Introduction of Advanced Agricultural Technology for Dryland Area in Jordan under Trilateral Cooperation, Jordan-Japan-Israel/2017
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Middle East
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- The Third Country Training Program for Iraq on Water Management Technology in Irrigated Farms/2006-2008
- Resource Management
- Middle East
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- Feasibility Study on Agricultural Development for the Karak-Tafila Region/1989-1990
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Middle East
Oman
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- Qurm (Mangrove) Environment Information Center (QEIC) Development/2012-2014
- Resource Management
- Middle East
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- Investigation on Present Situation/Countermeasures for Soil and Water Salinization/2010
- Human Resources Development
- Middle East
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- The Master Plan Study on Restoration, Conservation and Management of Mangrove/2002-2004
- Resource Management
- Middle East
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- Mangrove Afforestation Program in the Coastal Area/2000-2002
- Resource Management
- Middle East
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- Agricultural Development Program in Nejd Region/1996-1999
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Middle East
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- Study on Agricultural Development Project in the Nejd Region/1995-1996
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Middle East
Palestine
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- The Project on Improved Extension for Value-added Agriculture in the Jordan River Rift Valley/2011-2015
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Middle East
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- The Project on Strengthening Support System Focusing on Sustainable Agriculture in Jericho and Jordan River Rift Valley/2008-2010
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia
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- Verification Protect for Large-Scale Desert Greening/1997-1999
- Human Resources Development
- Middle East
Syria
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- Data Collection Survey on Efficient Agriculture Water Management/2022-2024
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Agricultural Extension
- Middle East
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- The Project on Development of Efficient Irrigation Techniques and Extension Phase II (DEITEX II)/2008-2012
- Human Resources Development
- Agricultural Extension
- Middle East
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- The Project on Development of Efficient Irrigation Techniques and Extension Phase I (DEITEX I)/2005-2008
- Human Resources Development
- Agricultural Extension
- Middle East
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- Efficient Water Use in Agriculture/2002-2004
- Human Resources Development
- Middle East
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- Extension of Water Saving Agriculture/2001
- Human Resources Development
- Middle East
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- Training Program for Agricultural Extension Staff/1999-2001
- Human Resources Development
- Agricultural Extension
- Middle East
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- Agricultural Extension Program in the Plant Production/1994-1997
- Human Resources Development
- Agricultural Extension
- Middle East
Turkey
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- Ex-Ante Evaluation on Project for Agriculture Development in eastern Black Sea Region/2005
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Middle East
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- Adatepe Irrigation Development Plan Implementation Survey/1988
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Middle East
UAE
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- Study on the Afforestation Project in the Critical Area on Desertification./1992
- Resource Management
- Middle East
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- Desert Greening Project in Suburban Dubai/1985-1986
- Resource Management
- Middle East
Yemen
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- Study on the Afforestation Project in the Critical Area on Desertification./1992
- Resource Management
- Middle East
Asia
Afganistan
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- Preparatory Study on the Central Agricultural Experiment Station Rehabilitation Project/2004-2005
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Asia
Cambodia
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- Improvement Agricultural River Basin Management & Development Project/2012
- Human Resources Development
- Asia
East Timor
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- Community-Based Integrated Watershed Management in Laclo and Cpmoro River Basins/2007
- Resource Management
- Asia
India
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- Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Development in Maharashtra/1994
- Resource Management
- Asia
Indonesia
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- Rokan River Basin Overall Irrigation Development Plan Study/1991-1992
- Resource Management
- Asia
Laos
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- Study on Small Scales Agricultural and Rural Development Program along Mekong/1998-2000
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Asia
Mongolia
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- The Study for Improvement Plan of Livestock Farming System in Rural Area/2003-2006
- Resource Management
- Asia
Pakistan
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- The Project for Smallholder Horticulture Farmer Empowerment in Sindh Province/2024-
- Agricultural Extension
- Asia
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- The Project for Capacity Development of Agriculture Extension Services in Balochistan Province/2019-2024
- Agricultural Extension
- Asia
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- The Project for Capacity Development of Agriculture Extension Services in Khyber Pakhtunhwa Province/2014-2017
- Human Resources Development
- Agricultural Extension
- Asia
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- Extension of Water Saving Agriculture/2003
- Resource Management
- Asia
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- Feasibility Study on Taunsa Barrage Irrigation System Rehabilitation/1997-1998
- Resource Management
- Asia
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- Feasibility Study on Water Resources Development with Delay Action Dams/1996-1997
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Asia
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- Feasibility Study on Chasma Right Bank 1st Lift Irrigation Project/1993-1994
- Resource Management
- Asia
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- Feasibility Study on Irrigation Development based on Flood of Hill Torrents/1991-1992
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Asia
Philippines
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- Project for enhancement of community-based forest management program (E-CBFMP)/2008
- Resource Management
- Asia
Sri Lanka
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- The Project for Enhancement of Production System of Certified Vegetable Seed in Sri Lanka/2016
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Asia
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- Walawe Left Bank Irrigation Upgrading and Extension Project (Phase II)/2002-2003
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Asia
Tajikistan
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- The Extension Service Improvement Project through the SHEP Approach (Tajik-SHEP)/2022-
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Agricultural Extension
- Asia
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- Training Needs Finding for Agricultural and rural Development/2003
- Human Resources Development
- Asia
Vietnam
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- Afforestation Development Project on Acid Sulphate Soils in Mekong Delta/1997
- Resource Management
- Asia
South and Central America
Brazil
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- Master Plan Study in the Northern Region for Agriculture and Livestock of the Tocantins/2000-2001
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- South and Central America
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- Agricultural Development in the Cerrado Region/2000-2002
- Resource Management
- South and Central America
Europe
Latvia
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- Project Formation Mission for Environmental Aspect/1998
- Resource Management
- Europe
Pacific states
Micronesia
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- Study on Pepper Cultivation Project/1987
- Resource Management
- Pacific states
Japan
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- Tsukuba R8 Community Revitalization “Furusato Vegetable Garden Project – Bring Your “Furusato ふるさと” to Tsukuba -/Japan/2020-
- Agricultural Technology and Community Development
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Knowledge Co-Creation Program "Vegetable Production Technology for livelihood Improvement of Small Scale Farmers"/2016-
- Human Resources Development
- Japan
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- Region-focused Training Course on Vegetable Cultivation Technology and Marketing Method for Small Scale Farmers/2013-2015
- Human Resources Development
- Japan
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- Group Training Course on Vegetable Cultivation Technology for Small Scale Farmers/2010-2012
- Human Resources Development
- Japan
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- Group Training Course on Vegetable Cultivation Technology Course/2008-2009
- Human Resources Development
- Japan
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- Group Training Course on Vegetable Cultivation Technology II Course/2005-2007
- Human Resources Development
- Japan
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- Country-focused Group Training Course on Vegetable Cultivation for the Republic of South Africa/2004
- Human Resources Development
- Japan
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- Regional- focused Group Training Course on Vegetable and Upland Crops Cultivation Techniques for Southern African Countries/2003-2005
- Human Resources Development
- Japan
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- Country-focused Group Training Course on Vegetable Cultivation for the Republic of Tajikistan/2000-2003
- Human Resources Development
- Japan
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- Area-focused Training Course on Upland Rice Variety Selection Techniques for Africa/2006-2011
- Human Resources Development
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: School of Information and Communication, Meiji University Title: The Ethiopian Forest Coffee Project/2020/6/10
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Title: Use of Resources in the Field of International Cooperation/2020/6/1
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Tsukuba International Center, Japan Internaional Cooperation Agency Title: Beekeeping in Mozambique/2020/2/1
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Forest Coffee Study Group Title: Initiatives to Conserve Forest Coffee/2020/1/1
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Specialty Coffee Association of Japan Title: Protecting the forest where Arabica coffee originated/2019/9/1
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Symposium on Ethiopia Wild Coffee as Gift to the World@Addis Ababa Title: Marketing Opportunity and Farmer’s Benefit by Wild Coffee/2019/3/1
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Bunkyo Civic Center: Workshop on Reforestation Technology in Developing Countries Title: Conception and perspectives on reforestation technology in arid regions/2018/3/20
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Shizuoka University Title: Application of Agricultural Science in International Cooperation/2017/8/4
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: REDD+ Project Title: Supporting the community through REDD+ projects Livelihoods Improvement Approach Briefing for REDD+ Projects/2017/3/1
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: The Japanese Association for Arid Land Studies Title: Fieldwork on Rural Development Technical Cooperation in the Middle East (2015 Autumn Symposium)/2015/10/24
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Japan Medicinal Plant Friendship Association, NPO Association for Promotion of Medicinal Plants, Miyagi, Japan Title: Useful Plants of Senegal and the Middle East/2015/9/26
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Jissen Women's University Title: Syria to the class of International Cooperation and Support Life of Syrians, environmental problems, the impact of the Arab Spring in Syria/2015/4/27
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Workshop: Valorization of Scientific Research Achievements in Water Sector Title: Extension tools for disseminating water saving irrigation techniques in the Syrian Arab Republic/2015/3/17-18
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Tokyo University of Agriculture Title: Human Resource Development in Oil-Producing Countries, /2014/6/27
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Tsukuba International Center, Japan Internaional Cooperation Agency Title: Agricultural production technology and extension in arid regions/2013/7/1
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: National Livestock Breeding Center Title: Grassland management and fodder crop production in arid areas/2012/7/1
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Research Institute for Humanity and Nature Title: Human Resource Development in oil-producing countries Citizens' Seminar/2011/9/9
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Japan Internaional Cooperation Agency Title: Managing Water Demand in Arid areas/2010/11/1
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Pasture management and forage crops production in arid area (Sustainable pasture based livestock farming development course) Title: Traditional extensive grazing, intensive cultivation in oasis and its method of water resources utilization, modern water resources effective utilization and sustainable intensive agriculture by irrigation/2010-2012
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Pasture management and forage crops production in arid area (Sustainable pasture based livestock farming development course) Title:Case study of cycle-oriented agriculture Title: Modern irrigation system, compound livestock, and the process from market-oriented agriculture to cycle-oriented agriculture in Palestine/2005-2009
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Pasture management and forage crops production in arid area (Sustainable pasture based livestock farming development course) Title: Depletion of water resources and extension project for effective use of water resources in dry area in Syria/2004
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Science Title: Situation of Water Resources and Efficient Irrigation in Syria/2008/8/28
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Research Institute for Humanity and Nature Title: Mongrove Forests and Surrounding Environments in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman/2008/7/23
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Musashi Institute of Technology, Faculty of Environmental and Information Studies Title: Issues and Characteristics of Agriculture and Greening in Arid and Semi-arid Areas/2008/7/11・4
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Japan Water Agency (TIC) Title: JICA Area Focused Training Course “Integrated Water Resources Management for Middle East”, Water Demand Management (agriculture sector)/2008/4/11
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: The Japanese Association for Arid Land Studies (Tokyo University of Agriculture) Title: Present Situation of Water Resources and Water Saving Irrigation Technology in the Syrian Arab Republic/2008/2/14
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Field Production Science Center Title: Management of Agro-Ecosystem under Stressful Condition for Sustainable Agriculture/2007/4/2
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Art and Sciences Title: Agriculture and Environment/2006/11/15
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Sophia University, Graduate School of Global Environmental Study Title: Agriculture and Environment/2006/ 11/14
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Musashi Institute of Technology, Faculty of Environmental and Information Studies Title: Urban Design of Environment for Agriculture and Food (Agriculture and Environment in Dry Lands)/2006/11/11
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Sophia University, Graduate School of Global Environmental Study Title: Agricultural Development and Environmental Conservation in Dry Lands/2005/11/8
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Tokyo University of Agriculture, Faculty of Regional Environment Science Title: Present Situation of Water Resources and Water Saving Irrigation Technology in the Syrian Arab Republic/2005/10/19
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Gotenba City International Association for Friendship Title: Developing country and International Contributions/2004/3/27
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Ibaraki University Title: AAI Activities using technologies and Knowledge for Agriculture and Environments-- Experts Group for combating Desertification --(Seminar on Post Graduate Course)/2003/12月~2004/3月 計3回
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Shizuoka University Title: Environment and Desertification in Arid and Semi-arid Area (Seminar on Post Graduate Course)/2003/11/11
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Gotenba City International Association for Friendship Title: Developing Country and International Communication/2003/9/27
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan
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- Executing Agency: Shizuoka University Title: Arid-land Agriculture(Seminar on Post Graduate Course)/2001/5月
- Lectures and Seminars
- Japan