President
President Hiroshi Okabe
Expertise
Rural and Agricultural Development, Institutional Development
Education
M.S. in Development Management, American University
B.S. in Agriculture, Hokkaido University
B.S. in Agriculture, Hokkaido University
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)
Nippon Koei Co., Ltd., etc
Nippon Koei Co., Ltd., etc
Rural Development Department
Kenichi Machida (Director)
Expertise
Rural Development, Monitoring/Evaluation
Education
M.A. in International Development, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
B.A. in Engendering, Muroran Institute of Technology
B.A. in Engendering, Muroran Institute of Technology
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, Long Term Expert, Special Advisor), UNDP
Hiroki Kajifusa
Expertise
Development & Food/Nutrition, Support for Rural Farmers' Livelihood, Gender & Masculinities, Participatory Development/Learning Methodology
Education
M.A. in Gender & Development, University of Sussex
B.A. in Liberal Arts, International Christian University
B.A. in Liberal Arts, International Christian University
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, Short & Long Term Expert), The Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (AMDA), UN/DESA ,INSTRAW
Mika Kawamoto
Expertise
Extension, Natural Resource Management
Education
MSc. in Forestry, Graduate School of Kasetsart University
B.A. gr., University of Tsukuba
B.A. gr., University of Tsukuba
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, Long Term Expert)
Kazuko Shirai
Expertise
Project Evaluation, Agriculture Development
Education
M.A. on International Relations, Graduate School of Arts and Science, Boston University
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers), FASID, VSOC
Kiyoshi Shiratori
Expertise
Rural Development, Institutional Building
Education
BSc. in Development Studies, University of East Anglia
MSc. in Development Studies, University of East Anglia
MSc. in Development Studies, University of East Anglia
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, Short & Long Term Expert), JICE, FASID
Naoki Take
Expertise
Health Plan/System, Project Evaluation, impact Evaluation, Africa
Education
M.A. in Economics Chuo University
B.A. in Economics Chuo University
B.A. in Economics Chuo University
Occupational Career
AEF, International National Institute of Health Services Management International Total Engineering Corporation, ITEC
Shinta Nishino
Expertise
Agricultural Supply Chain,Econometric Analysis, Marketing, CSR
Education
MSc. in Food Economics and Marketing, University of ReadingOccupational
BSc. in Bio-productive science, Utsunomiya University
BSc. in Bio-productive science, Utsunomiya University
Occupational Career
Megmilk Snow Brand Corporation, Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting Co., Ltd, SustainaVision Ltd
Noriko Hara
Expertise
Social Research, Human Resource Development
Education
MSc. in Global Migration, University College London
M.A. in Social Development, National Institute of Development Administration
B.A. in International and Cultural Studies, Tsuda College
M.A. in Social Development, National Institute of Development Administration
B.A. in International and Cultural Studies, Tsuda College
Occupational Career
NGO, JICA (Project Formulation Adviser)
Regional Industries Development Department
Chiyo Mamiya (Director)
Expertise
South Asia, Economic Development, Public-Private Partnership, BOP Business
Education
MSc. in Development Studies, SOAS University of London
B.S. in Chemistry, Nara Women's University
B.S. in Chemistry, Nara Women's University
Occupational Career
Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, JBIC
Fumiko Ikegaya
Expertise
Aguricultural Supply Chain, Private Sector and Development, Faire Trade, Environmental and Social Consideration
Education
M.A. in International Development Program, International University of Japan
B.A. in Bioresource, University of Tsukuba
B.A. in Bioresource, University of Tsukuba
Occupational Career
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. Arromic Co., Ltd.
Yukio Ikeda
Expertise
Industrial Development, Agricultural Economic, Marketing
Education
Ph.D in Economics, Yokohama National University
MSc. in Development Economics, University of London
B.A. in Economics, University of Victoria
MSc. in Development Economics, University of London
B.A. in Economics, University of Victoria
Occupational Career
Thomson Reuter, Global Inisight, IMS Japan
Uematsu Miki
Expertise
Latin Amenrica
Education
Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences
Osaka University School of Allied Health Sciences
Osaka University School of Allied Health Sciences
Occupational Career
Nippon Menard Cosmetic Co.,Ltd、JOCV
Tomoyuki Tajitsu
Expertise
Community Development, Poverty Reduction
Education
M.A. in Poverty and Development, University of Sussex, Institute of Development Study
B.A. in Political Science and Economics, University of Meiji
B.A. in Political Science and Economics, University of Meiji
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers), Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan, UNHCR in Armenia
Hiroko Tanaka
Expertise
Development Policy, Public Administration, Human Resources Development
Education
Ph.D. in Development Policy and Management, University of Manchester
Master of City Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
B.E. International Christian University, Tokyo
Master of City Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
B.E. International Christian University, Tokyo
Occupational Career
Social Development and Programme Development Officer, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Hiroyuki Tanaka
Expertise
Participatory Forest Management, Rural Enterprise Development, Agricultural and Forestry Value Chains
Education
Ph.D. in Natural Resources/ Environmental Socio
MSc. in Forestry Extension, University of Reading
BSc. in Forestry, Kyoto University
MSc. in Forestry Extension, University of Reading
BSc. in Forestry, Kyoto University
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, Long Term Experts), FAO
Takuto Hashimoto
Expertise
Environment/Social Business
Education
Bachelor of International Relations Department, J.F. Oberlin University College of Arts and Sciences
Master of Social Innovation Course, Doshisha University Graduate School of Policy and Management
Master of Social Innovation Course, Doshisha University Graduate School of Policy and Management
Occupational Career
Café (Corporate planning), JOCV
Yoshiko Honda
Expertise
Economic Development, Private Sector Development
Education
M.A. in Global Trade, Finance and Economics Integration, Denver University
Occupational Career
UNDP
Hiroko Matsuki
Expertise
Community Development, Project Evaluation
Education
M.A. in International and Administrative Policy, Hitotsubashi University
B.A. in Law, Tokyo Metropolitan University
B.A. in Law, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers), Mazda Motor Corporation
MSME Development Department
Akihiro Tsukamoto (Director)
Expertise
SMEs Development, Poverty Reduction
Education
MBA, Heriot Watt University
B.A. in Commerce, Kansai University
B.A. in Commerce, Kansai University
Occupational Career
Trading Co. Ltd., JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, Short & Long Term Expert)
Ryuji Seno
Expertise
SME Development Policy, Industrial Cluster Development, Public-Private-Partnership Promotion, Support for Entrepreneurs and SMEs
Education
MBA, Edinburgh Business School
B.A. in Law, Kansai University
B.A. in Law, Kansai University
Occupational Career
The Japan Regional Development Corporation, JICA (Long Term Expert)
Takako Mochizuki
Expertise
Socio-Economic Development Strategy, Local Business development, Marketing
Education
MBA, HEC Paris School of Management
M.A. in International Development Studies, The George Washington University
B.A. in Area Studies (Luso-Brazilian Studies), Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
M.A. in International Development Studies, The George Washington University
B.A. in Area Studies (Luso-Brazilian Studies), Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Occupational Career
The World Bank, The International Labour Organization (ILO), Lafarge S.A
Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Expertise
Business Development, Organizational Development
Education
MSc. Applied Development Studies, University of Reading
B.A. In Inter-Cultural Studies, University of Iwate,
B.A. In Inter-Cultural Studies, University of Iwate,
Occupational Career
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)
Kodai Yugeta
Expertise
Development Finance, Econometric Analysis, Economic Development
Education
B.E. The University of Tokyo
MSc. Poverty and Development (Development Economics), The University of Manchester
MSc. Poverty and Development (Development Economics), The University of Manchester
Occupational Career
Oriental Consultants Co., Ltd., JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)
Global Business Support Department
Tamayo Ito (Director)
Expertise
Trade and Investment Promotion, SMEs Development, Local Economic Development
Education
MBA, in IESA (Venezuela)
M.A. in Area Studies, University of Tsukuba
B.A. in International Relations, University of Tsukuba
M.A. in Area Studies, University of Tsukuba
B.A. in International Relations, University of Tsukuba
Occupational Career
JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), IDB (Inter-American Development Bank), JICA (Project Formulation Adviser)
Mitsuru Aotsu
Expertise
Macro Economics Analisys, SMEs Developent
Education
M.A. in Business, Toyo University
M.A. in Economics Waseda University
B.A. in Economics Nigata University
M.A. in Economics Waseda University
B.A. in Economics Nigata University
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer), KOEI Research Institutes, Layaers Consulting Co., Ltd.
Ryoto Uchida
Expertise
Environmental Economics, Renewable Energy Development, Carbon Finance
Education
MEM, Duke University (USA)Occupational
B.E. in Applied Physics, Tokyo University
B.E. in Applied Physics, Tokyo University
Occupational Career
Clean Energy Finance Committee, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities The World Bank Credit Suisse First Boston, etc.
Akie Sato
Expertise
Business development & public-private partnership in developing countries, set-up & operation of overseas office, human resource development, cross-cultural communication
Education
M.A. in Intercultural Service, Leadership and Management, SIT Graduate Institute
B.A. in Technology, Kyoto University
B.A. in Technology, Kyoto University
Occupational Career
Recruit Co Ltd. Change Co. Ltd., Karuna Center for Peace building, JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, Short Term Expert)
Kiyoko Sandanbatake
Expertise
Overseas Business Development
Education
M.A. in Graduate School of Public Policy, the University of Tokyo
B.A. in Law, Kobe University
B.A. in Law, Kobe University
Occupational Career
IBM Japan Services Company Ltd., JICA
Naoki Takanashi
Expertise
Supporting SMEs in Overseas Business, Market Research
Education
M.A in Education and Development, University of East Anglia
B.A. in International Law, Dokkyo University
B.A. in International Law, Dokkyo University
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Volunteers)
Tamaki Tanaka
Expertise
Private Sector Development, Marketing
Education
MBA in Northwestern University
B.A. International Politics, Aoyama Gakuin University
B.A. International Politics, Aoyama Gakuin University
Occupational Career
Multi-national consumer goods companies, management consulting firms, National University of Singapore
Tomoko Tamura
Expertise
Social Development, Project Evaluation
Education
M.A. in Economics, Ryukoku University
B.A. in Economics, Shiga University
B.A. in Economics, Shiga University
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, Long Term Expert), UNDP
Tomomi Matsuhisa
Expertise
Public Private Partnership Facilitation, Environmental Management (Solid Waste Management)
Education
B.A. in literature, Seisen University
MES, University of Pennsylvania (MES)
MES, University of Pennsylvania (MES)
Occupational Career
Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd., JOCV, JICA Associate Expert, JICA Expert
Yoshie Ninomiya
Expertise
Overseas business support and promotion
Education
B.A. in English Literature, Kobe College, Japan
B.A. in English, Rockford College, USA
B.A. in English, Rockford College, USA
Occupational Career
Corporate planning, IR and general affairs at IT/Web marketing companies
Planning and Coordination Department
We are supporting the operation of the company as well as the consultant staff.
Imai, Tateishi, Haru, Mori