Research Project on the Invigoration of International Cooperation NGOs
Commissioned by the Tokyo Foundation, JCIE conducted a research project to explore policies for revitalizing Japanese NGOs involved in international cooperation activities. The project examined the necessary steps for Japanese NGOs in this field to become a strong presence in Japanese society with the aim of producing concrete recommendations concerning policy measures toward that end.
Exploring Kyushu’s International Strategy
In 2007, JCIE began research on “International Relations at the Local Level in Japan: Exploring Kyushu’s International Strategy.” The study focused on the relationship between Kyushu and its Asian neighbors in light of the proposed amalgamation of Japan’s prefectures through the introduction of a new “regional system.”
APPC Survey: Governance, Organizational Effectiveness and the Nonprofit Sector
The Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium (APPC) was launched in 1994 as an informal network of like-minded institutions that support the growth and development of Asian grantmaking philanthropies. JCIE served as the focal point within Japan for coordinating APPC activities in Japan. It has since been acquired by Give2Asia.
JWLI-JCIE/USA COVID-19 Joint Philanthropic Initiative
JCIE has partnered with the Japanese Women’s Leadership Initiative and the Fish Family Foundation to facilitate small grants to nonprofit organizations in Japan to help them respond to the needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global ThinkNet Fellows | Nonstate Actors in International Relations
Under the guidance of Professor Taizo Yakushiji of Keio University, a group of eight young scholars and researchers from various academic fields was formed to explore the role of non-state actors, such as multinational corporations, nongovernmental organizations, interest groups, and the mass media, in today’s international relations.
Asian Community Trust
Founded in 1979, the Asian Community Trust (ACT) was Japan’s first charitable trust based on general fundraising. It is committed to providing support for grassroots, self-help efforts of nongovernmental organizations involved in sustainable social and economic development across Asia.
Ajinomoto International Cooperation for “Nutrition and Health” Support Program
The Ajinomoto International Cooperation for “Nutrition and Health” Support Program was a grant program aimed at improving the quality of life of people in developing countries through support for international cooperation activities in local communities in the field of food and nutrition.
GrantCraft—Japanese Video Project
In 2001, the Ford Foundation initiated a project entitled GrantCraft that collected the experiences of foundation program officers and other experts in a series of guides and videos. Recognizing the value of these materials as an educational resource, JCIE cooperated with the Ford Foundation to create a Japanese-language version of the GrantCraft video series.
Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program
The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program, an annual international competition, was launched to identify and reward the academic achievement and leadership potential of 100 of the most accomplished students at 54 designated top-ranked universities in 16 countries and regions.
Levi Strauss Foundation Donor Advised Fund of JCIE
From 1997–2004, JCIE joined forces with Levi Strauss & Co. to undertake a new form of corporate-NGO partnership, the Donor Advised Fund. Under this arrangement, the Levi Strauss Foundation provided a grant to JCIE, which served as an intermediary organization, redistributing the funds to NGOs in Japan.
