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
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)
Yui Umenaga
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
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
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
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
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
Uematsu Miki
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Yoneyama Akiko
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
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.
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)
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
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)
Koki Tabira
Expertise
Global Trade/ Logistics
Education
M.A.in Intercultural Studies, Hosei University
B.A.in School of Letters, Nagoya University
B.A.in School of Letters, Nagoya University
Occupational Career
Suzuyo & Co., Ltd., JMC(Japan Machinery Center for Trade and Investment)
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,Imai,Haru,Mori,Miwa