(Special session) Fostering human resources and international projects for resource sector ranking with the world

[2401-11-01] JICA’s Human Resource Development Program “Shigen-no-KIZUNA” for Stable Supply in World Mineral Resources

○Yoshitaka - HOSOI¹ (1. Japan International Cooperation Agency)

Chairperson：安逹 毅（秋田大学）

Keywords:Changes in required mineral resources, Stable resource supply, International cooperation, Human resource development

For developing countries, mineral resource development is often considered a short-term growth strategy compared to other industries. For mineral resource development, developing countries confront issues of technology and budget, and special knowledge such as effective management of mining revenues and development investments, preparations for resource depletion, environmental and safety measures, and strategies for mine closures. It is imperative to address a broad these issues. And Japan and other consumer countries should support producer countries about these issues because Japan and many other countries need mineral resources for their industries.

Japan boasts considerable expertise in the mining sector, and if the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), tasked with aiding resource-rich developing nations, leverages Japan's knowledge to assist in the mining and economic development of these countries, it could pave the way for a sustainable and stable supply of mineral resources to the international market. This endeavor would also hold great significance for the revitalization of the domestic mining sector and the growth of other industries in Japan.

For this reason, JICA initiated a project named “Shigen-no-Kizuna” = “Bond in Mineral Resource Field” (Human Resources Development Program in the Mining Sector) in fiscal year 2014. JICA conduct this program with Japan’s universities and also this program supports universities in the field of international experiences and activities.