Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS)

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1 1 Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development () Kaname KANAI, M.D., Ph.D Executive Technical Advisor, Human Development Deaprtment Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA

2 Creation of =Created by the strong policy directive from the Council for the Science and Technology Policy (CSTP) chaired by the Prime Minister 2 To link S&T with Foreign Policy for mutual development Utilize S&T for diplomatic purposes SYNERGY Utilize diplomacy for the further development of S&T Strengthening S&T cooperation with developing countries for resolving the global issues in the areas of the environment and energy, disaster prevention and infectious diseases From CSTP s Toward the Reinforcement of S&T Diplomacy (May 19, 2008)

3 Program Structure 3 MEXT/ AMED R&D Support Research Institutions in Japan Collaboration International Joint Research Research Partnership MOFA/ JICA Technical Cooperation ODA Research Institutions in Developing Countries Research Period : 3-5 years Target : capacity development, technolgoy transfer MEXT: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology MOFA: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

4 The Objectives of 4 1. International Cooperation Enhancing international cooperation in science and technology between Japan and developing countries 2. Addressing Global Issues and Advancing Science Developing and applying new technology for the resolution of global issues and acquiring new knowledge that can lead to advancing the level of science and technology 3. Capacity Development Boosting self-reliant research and development capacity in developing countries through international research, constructing sustainable research systems that can contribute to resolving issues, coordinating networking between researchers, and training future human resources in developing countries and in Japan

5 Environment and Energy Global-scale Environmental Issues Research Areas Climate change mitigation & adaptation, Safe water supply, Biodiversity conservation.. Low-carbon Society Biomass energy, Energy efficiency, Renewable energy.. Bioresource Utilization Breeding and cultivation technology, Bio resource management.. Natural Disaster Prevention Natural disaster mechanisms (Earthquakes, Volcanic..), Natural disaster mitigation.. Infectious Diseases Control Diagnostic tool, Vaccines, Treatment, Therapeutic products, Alert system development (Avian influenza, Dengue fever, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Trypanosomiasis, and etc.) 5

6 6 Projects (FY2008-FY2014) 78 projects in 39 countries have been accepted so far. For infectious diseases control, 18 topics in 12 countries

7 Research Area 5: Infectious Disease Control Research on measures to address infectious diseases control attuned to the needs of developing countries. HIV/AIDS, malaria, dengue fever, tuberculosis, highlypathogenic avian influenza, and other emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases not only pose a threat to health in developing countries, but act as a major impediment to social and economic development. The frequency with which people and goods are now moving across national borders means that these problems are not confined to developing countries. By contributing to efforts to address infectious disease issues in developing countries, we can, in turn, play a part in protecting the health of individuals from Japan who reside in or travel to those countries, and in curbing the entry of infectious diseases into Japan. As a result, such efforts will improve worldwide hygiene. For these reasons, Japan needs to work in cooperation with developing countries on research to address infectious disease control on a global scale. 7

8 8 Researches about Zoonosis Philipine :Prevention and Control of Leptospirosis ( ) Zambia : Locationg Viruses to Predict the Emergence of Viral Zoonoses ( ) Mongolia : Protect Livestock in Mongolia from Protozoan Diseases and Ticks ( ) Indonesia : Ecological Studies on Flying Foxes and Their Involvement in Rabies-related and other Viral Infectious Diseases ( )

9 9 THANK YOU Kaname KANAI,MD, Ph.D Executive Technical Advisor, JICA

10 10 Prevention and Control of Leptospirosis in the Philippines PI: Professor YOSHIDA Shin-ichi / Faculty of Medicine Sciences, Kyushu University Counterpart Country: Republic of the Philippines C/P Research Institutions: University of the Philippines Manila This project is a prevention and a control of Leptospirosis between Japan and Republic of the Philippines. Lepyospira Analysis of Leptospiral pathogenesis Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection which causes fever, myalgia, jaundice, renal failure and pulmonary hemorrhage in humans. The Philippines is one of the most leptospirosis-endemic countries in the world. This project aims to prevent and control leptospirosis not only in the Philippines but in the world. For this purpose, through an international collaboration of epidemiological study, we plan to elucidate the infection among humans and animals, to develop a rapid diagnosis kit and DNA vaccine, and analyze the Leptospiral pathogenesis. Through such research collaboration, young researchers will be trained regarding Leptospira and its infection.

11 11 Research and Development of Prevention and Diagnosis for Neglected Tropical Diseases, Especially Kala-Azar PI: Associate Prof. NOIRI Eisei / The University of Tokyo Hospital Counterpart Country: People's Republic of Bangladesh C/P Research Institutions: International Center for Diarrheal Diseases Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) The project is a development network of stakeholders to control Kala-Azar between Japan and People's Republic of Bangladesh Kala-Azar Research Center Leishmania tropica Phlebotomus A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the ministers of health of India, Bangladesh and Nepal, and the Southeast Asian Regional Office of the World Health Organization during the 2005 World Health Assembly to eliminate kala-azar (KA; visceral leishmaniasis) over a targeted period of The document describes an aim to decrease the incidence of KA below 1 case per 10,000 in KA-endemic areas by ICDDR,B will be the gateway to study the epidemiology of KA and its complications in the endemic areas of Bangladesh and utilize the rapid diagnostic techniques developed in Japan to achieve the target of WHO for controlling KA in multiple ways. This project aims to develop network of stakeholders to control KA in South Asia and create a model of cooperation between Japanese and foreign researchers to achieve this goal.