Japan’s foreign policy

Japan’sInternationalContribution(Economic aid)

ODA

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Japan’s ODA Basic Policies？

(1) Supporting self-help efforts of developing countries

（２）Perspective of “Human Security

(3) Assurance of fairness

(4) Utilization of Japan's experience and expertise

(5) Partnership and collaboration with the international community

Japan’s ODA Basic Policies

• (1) Supporting self-help efforts of developing countries

• (2) Perspective of “Human Security”

• (3) Assurance of fairness• (4) Utilization of Japan's experience

and expertise• (5) Partnership and collaboration

with the international community

• Japan has provided assistance to a total of185 countries and regions

• Japan’s ODA was ranked as the world‘s topODA provider from 1991 to 2000 (One-fifthof the world total ODA) → Highcontribution of ODA

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ODA (Loan aid)

ODA (Grant aid)

ODA （ Technical Cooperation ）

1. Japan links ODA to enhancement of its international economic position2. Japan tied its foreign aid program to export 　 promotion3. ODA is more in the form of loans (to be repaid) than grants

Japan’s ODA Criticism

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