Supporting Japanese Private Companies to Expand Their Business Overseas

Operating Areas: Developing or emerging countries
Project Partners: Japan-based private companies

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Providing test-marketing explanation to clients

Hands-on support all the way from identifying issues in developing countries to examining business models, leading up to the start of project implementation

KRC has been receiving an increasing number of inquiries from Japanese companies interested in the markets of developing or emerging countries, as we provide realistic and concrete information obtained from our daily work as development consultants on the ground. We address the concerns of these companies about how and to whom they should sell their products or services. We work with them to develop business models that fit the culture and business customs of their target countries, introduce them to relevant local institutions, and coordinate for the necessary procedures to allow mandatory verification processes to move forward smoothly.

Selected recent projects:

SDGs Business Verification Survey for Development of Fluorocarbons Recovery Network System that Contributes to Ozone Layer Protection and Climate Change Mitigation in Indonesia
SDGs Business Validation Survey for test marketing of automobile recycling business in Kenya
SDGs Business Validation Survey for Demining Robot Installation to Work Efficiently and Protect the Safety of Deminers in Cambodia

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Economic Development Department

With careful attention to rapid changes in global affairs, KRC improves the business environment in developing countries by helping to strengthen industrial competitiveness and to develop special economic zones, and by providing a wide range of support that uses digital technology (for entrepreneurs and to improve public service delivery). We also boost the private sector in both Japan and developing countries by leveraging domestic and international public-private partnerships (PPPs). This is done through support for Japanese businesses to expand overseas, overseas infrastructure development, and business matchmaking between Japan and developing countries.

Education & Human Resource Development Department

Through technical cooperation in developing countries, we are working toward the realization of a world where everyone can access high-quality education. This includes support for the formulation of educational plans, capacity building for managing educational institutions, teacher training and development of learning materials. By collaborating with the ministry in charge of education, local educational authorities and schools in each country, we work in various stages and areas of education such as basic, higher and inclusive education.

Social Development & Peacebuilding Department

With an aim to reduce disparities in developing countries, we provide effective and practical solutions and improvement strategies to help the socially vulnerable, develop rural areas and improve governance. In particular, we play key roles in making improvements to society in conflict-affected areas that lead to restoration and conflict-recurrence prevention by enhancing fair and reliable public administration, employment promotion and community capacity building. In Japan, to facilitate regional development and improve the living standards of local populations , we offer consultation service to national ministries and agencies, as well as to local governments.

Health & Well-being Department

KRC assists governments of low and middle income countries to improve the well-being of their people, including socially vulnerable populations, from perspectives of both healthcare and social protection. KRC has provided the assistance this through technical cooperation and research activities to build human capacity among healthcare professionals, build hospitals, improve hospital management systems and strengthen social security systems. More specifically, KRC has worked for addressing a wide range of social issues, such as malnutrition, weak health care system, insufficient social security systems, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), disability and development, and aging populations.

Design & Engineering Department

We mainly provide consulting services for investigation, planning, design and supervision for facility development and equipment procurement in projects conducted using Japanese ODA grants or loans.
Through field surveys, we understand current issues and assistance needs, and actively discuss with stakeholders at various levels, including project beneficiaries, users, and responsible institutions. Our findings are reflected in planning and design, and we aim to contribute to the development of local communities and the target sector.