Pre-departure Orientation: A pre-departure orientation will be held at the respective country’s JICA office (or Japanese Embassy), to provide participants with details on travel to Japan, conditions of the workshop, and other matters.
Circumstance for Internet Connection The program is conducted through a platform “Zoom Webinar and/or Meeting”. It’s necessary to ensure a stable and secure internet connection to access the platform. Internet speeds of downloading and uploading are recommended approximately 3 to 5 Mbps. (0.5 to 1.5 Mbps at least). Please refer to this URL for how to measure internet speed. https://www.speedtest.net/
Mobile phones are not recommended. 【Note】If you are not able to arrange internet connection or necessary devices, please consult with JICA office in your country.
Attendance requirement Participation in the program both online and in Japan is an essential requirement for the completion of the course. Partial attendance is not allowed.
Conditions for Attendance:
(1) to strictly adhere to the program schedule.
(2) not to change the program topics.
(3) to attend all the program: partial attendance is not allowed.
(4) not to extend the period of stay in Japan.
(5) not to be accompanied by family members during the program.
(6) to return to home countries at the end of the program in accordance with the travel schedule designated by JICA.
(7) to refrain from engaging in any political activities, or any form of employment for profit or gain.
(8) to observe Japanese laws and ordinances. If there is any violation of said laws and ordinances, participants may be required to return part or all of the training expenditure depending on the severity of said violation.
(9) to observe the rules and regulations of the accommodation and not to change the accommodation designated by JICA
Other Information
1.Due to the limited availability of the personal computers in JICA, participants are advised to bring your own personal computer if possible, in order to prepare presentation and develop an action plan. If you cannot bring your own PC, please inform JICA Tokyo by October 1, 2021.
2. If you have a check on medical history of your application form, please write on detail about your condition and submit a certificate which your own doctor writes clearly you have no any obstacles to participate in.
3. Belongings to participate in-plant practice In this training course, the participants will take part in-plant practice; therefore, you should bring the following things.
1) Shoes(Sneakers)
2) Long sleeves jacket
3) Pants for the in-plant practice
4. JICA TOKYO had created a video of this training course (2018). Please refer to the training at the URL below. (The language is based on Japanese; two interviews from participants are in English). https://youtu.be/DPIb_2DxLGM
5. Training certificate will be issued after completion of both online and in Japan program.
6. Important date and Closing date for submission
Application Form and Inception Report November 30, 2020
Notice of Acceptance December 10, 2020
Preliminary Survey Sheet January 8, 2021
Presentation (Summary of Preliminary Survey Sheet and inception report) January 18, 2021
PC rental closing date October 1, 2021