Young Leaders Program

Program Content

The length of the stay in Japan is 18 days comprised of the following:

  • Start with 3 days orientation in Tokyo or other areas on general information on Japan, Japanese culture, policy and economy and introduction/overview of the field participate (such as ICT development in Japan, economy development in Japan, education in Japan or whichever is relevent) Refer to Sample of Standard Program in Japan
  • follows by specialized program: lectures on the field participate, its history, present status in Japan, issues & problems, visit to institutions related to the field, workshop for group discussion and presentation.
  • Preparation of Action Plan and presentation of Action Plan.
  • End with evaluation of the program

Prior to departure for the program in Japan, participants would be gathered for pre-departure orientation organized by the Public Service Department. Participants are also encouraged to join the membership of Alumni for the Friendship Program (PAMAJA) or myJICA as part of JICA follow-up program for ex-participants.