The Local Government Exchange & Cooperation Seminar
The Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar Programme is
a study tour that provides senior executives from government and peak
organizations in the Oceania with the opportunity to meet with Japanese
public officials, to study Japanese public administration first-hand,
and to exchange ideas and expertise with local staff and fellow participants.
Over the course, participants attend lectures, take part in workshops,
and visit local government offices, where they receive extensive exposure
to the workings of Japanese government. An additional and equally important
part of the program is the homestay with a local family, which immerses
each visitor in the daily life and culture of Japan.
The Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar Programme
2009
Shimane Prefecture hosted the exchange events for participants from
CLAIR Sydney. Shimane Prefecture have implemented major projects for
regional development involving climate, natural resources, senior involvement
in regional activities, and some unique community organizations.
Theme
The theme for the seminar in Shimane Prefecture was ‘Regional
Development Utilising Local Natural Resources’. It focused on
the following policies and practices.
(1)Green Tourism
-Implementing activities at the community level leading to regional
revitalization and active senior participation
-Preventing a population drain by encouraging young people to stay in
their regional community and through implementing migration incentive
policies
(2)Local Production for Local Consumption and Dietary Education
-Developing the connection between consumers and farmers
-Encouraging the use of local food in school lunches
-Preserving local cuisine through the handing down of local food traditions
(3)Signature Agricultural Product Promotion
-Promoting the Shimane brand
-Exploring new business opportunities outside Shimane
Itinerary
The Seminar was held from 16 November to 26 November, 2009.
Date |
Details |
Accommodation |
16 Nov
(Mon)
|
Arrive in Japan |
Tokyo |
17 Nov
(Tue)
|
Tour of Government Facilities in Tokyo |
Tokyo |
18 Nov
(Wed)
|
Tokyo Seminar1 (Presentation of CLAIR activities,
Introduction to Japanese Local Government System, Courtesy Visit
with the Chairman of CLAIR’s Board of Directors, Welcome
Reception) |
Tokyo |
| 19 Nov
(Thu)
|
Travel to Japanese Host Local Government
Exchange Events in Local Authorities2
(Workshops, Welcome Reception)
|
Shimane Prefecture |
20~23 Nov
(Fri~Mon)
|
Exchange Events in Local Authorities (Tour
of Various Facilities)
|
Shimane Prefecture |
24 Nov
(Tue)
|
Opinion Exchange/ Workshop, Reception Hosted
by CLAIR
|
Shimane Prefecture |
25 Nov
(Wed)
|
Return to Tokyo |
Tokyo |
26 Nov
(Thu)
|
Departure from Japan |
|
1 Tokyo Seminar
The Tokyo Seminar’s primary focus was to provide knowledge on
the Japanese local government system and the theme of the Seminar. It
included lectures on the present state of affairs and issues in Japanese
local governments.
2 Exchange Events in Local Authorities
In Shimane Prefecture, participants took part in tours, site visits,
workshops, and meetings. In addition, participants also had the opportunity
to experience Japanese culture.
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