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
Agricultural policy, Food Value Chain
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

Aya Ito
Expertise
Environmental Conservation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Forest management, Biodiversity
Education
MSc. in Environmental Science, University of Wollongong
B.A. in Agro-Biological Resource Sciences, University of Tsukuba
B.A. in Agro-Biological Resource Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Occupational Career
NS Environment Corporation, Ibaraki Prefectural Forestry Research Institute, JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers), Nippon Koei Co., Ltd., etc.

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

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

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)

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)

Sayaka Ochida
Expertise
Livelihood, Gender and Development, Private Partnership
Education
MSc. in Gender, Development and Globalisation, London School of Economics and Political Science
B.A. in Commerce, Kansai University
B.A. in Commerce, Kansai University
Occupational Career
JICA India, JICA Zimbabwe, Embassy of Japan (Nigeria, Zimbabwe), UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office in Jordan

Yui Kanachi
Expertise
Nutrition Improvement, Technology dissemination
Education
Hosei University, B.A. Japanese literature
Institute of Development Studies, M.A. Development Studies
Institute of Development Studies, M.A. Development Studies
Occupational Career
Advertising sales, JOCV

Satoru Kobayakawa
Expertise
Co-operatives, farmers' group management, food value chain
Education
University of East Anglia, Master of Arts in Agriculture and Rural Development
Chiba University Graduate School of Horticulture, Master of Arts in Agriculture
Chiba University, Bachelor of Arts in Agriculture
Chiba University Graduate School of Horticulture, Master of Arts in Agriculture
Chiba University, Bachelor of Arts in Agriculture
Occupational Career
The Japan Electric Association /Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers /Kanagawa Prefectural Union of Agricultural Co-operatives
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

Miki Uematsu
Expertise
Latin America
Education
B.S. in Health Sciences, Osaka University
MSc in Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of medicine, Division of Health Sciences
MSc in Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of medicine, Division of Health Sciences
Occupational Career
Cosmetic Company, JOCV, JICA

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

Tamaki Tanaka
Expertise
Private Sector Development/Business and Marketing Strategy
Education
MSc Development Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science
MBA, Northwestern University
BSc International Politics, Aoyama Gakuin University
MBA, Northwestern University
BSc International Politics, Aoyama Gakuin University
Occupational Career
Dior, Novartis Pharma, Johnson & Johnson,Accenture, National University of Singapore

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

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
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Noguchi Midori
Expertise
Environment, Community development, Heritage management
Education
M.E. in Urban Engineering, the University of Tokyo
B.A. in Sociology, the University of Tokyo
B.A. in Sociology, the University of Tokyo
Occupational Career
Environmental Consultant
MSME Development Department

Ryuji Seno (Director)
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)

Tamayo Ito
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)

Akihiro Tsukamoto
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)

Akiko Namiki
Expertise
Financial Inclusion and Microfinance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Development
Education
United Nations-mandated University for Peace, San Jose, Costa Rica: M.A. Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development
Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines: M.A. Political Science, Global Politics
Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan: B.A. Comparative Culture, International Business and Economics
Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines: M.A. Political Science, Global Politics
Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan: B.A. Comparative Culture, International Business and Economics
Occupational Career
Precision equipment manufacturer, JOCV

Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Expertise
Financial Inclusion, Inclusive Business, Value Chains
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)
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Sonoko Ishikawa
Expertise
Supporting projects in Latin America
Education
B.A in Japanese language, the Faculty of Foreign Studies, Reitaku University
Occupational Career
Japan Business Systems, Inc., JOCV, JICA

Mikiko Kano
Expertise
Overseas Investment and Industry Research, MSMEs Development
Education
M.A. in Community Development, University of the Philippines
B.A. in International and Cultural Studies, Tsuda College
B.A. in International and Cultural Studies, Tsuda College
Occupational Career
Sumisho Machinery Tarde Corporation Co., Ltd , Japan Economic Research Institute Inc.

Chiyori Misawa
Expertise
Financial Inclusion and Microfinance, BOP business
Education
M.A. in International Affairs, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
B.A. in Law, Waseda University
B.A. in Law, Waseda University
Occupational Career
SBI Shinsei Bank, Ltd. (formerly Shinsei Bank, Ltd.), RESULTS Japan, POSITIVE PLANET JAPAN (formerly PlaNet Finance Japan), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Global Business Support Department

Naoki Takanashi(Acting Director)
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)
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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

Satoshi Yokomizo
Expertise
Supporting SMEs in Overseas Business , Global Governance &Risk Management
Education
MBA, MS in Finance Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
B.A. in Education Waseda University
B.A. in Education Waseda University
Occupational Career
KENWOOD Corporation, Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd.

Mie Kobayashi
Expertise
Overseas business support and promotion
Education
B.A. in International and Cultural studies, Tsuda University
Occupational Career
JICA (Japan Overseas Volunteers)

Mizuki Tanoi
Expertise
Overseas business support and promotion
Education
M.A. in Education and Development, University of East Anglia
B.A. in French Cultural Studies, Gakushuin University
B.A. in French Cultural Studies, Gakushuin University
Occupational Career
BICCAMERA INC., JICA (Japan Overseas Cooperative Volunteer)

Kenji Fukuda
Expertise
Supporting SMEs in Overseas Business, Productivity Improvement and Marketing (Qualified Business Consultant)
Education
Keio University
Occupational Career
Nippon Signal Co., Ltd, / Japan Productivity Center / Private Consultant / JICA Project Formulation Advisor (Tanzania, Private Sector Development)

Yuka Matsuura
Expertise
Supporting SMEs in Overseas Business
Education
B.A. in School of Foreign language studies, Swahili language, Osaka University
Occupational Career
Borderless Japan Co.,ltd , JOY FACTORY LTD.

Emi Wakita
Expertise
Overseas Business Development
Education
M.A. in Economic Valorization of Culture, ESTHUA Université d’Angers
B.A. in International Business Administration, Kanagawa university
B.A. in International Business Administration, Kanagawa university
Occupational Career
IBS Software Services Japan Co., Ltd.
Planning and Coordination Department
We are supporting the operation of the company as well as the consultant staff.
Tsuda,Mori,Miwa,Takeda