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Awards Entry
2014 Asia-pacific Conference Global personnel training JCI JAPAN

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Entry Information
Award Program: |
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NOM Information
National Organization: |
National President: | Kazuya Suzuki E-mail: japan@jci.cc
LOM Information
Local Organization: |
President: |
President Email: | ikejun@p-hokkoh.co.jp

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Basic Information
Duration : | 20th of December 2012 to 18th of August
Staff : | 17 members
Sponsors : | JICA Hokkaido, Sapporo International Hokkaido, Hokkaido Thailand Club, Sapporo Chamber of Commer
Budget : | 27,050 US Dollar
Profit / Loss : | 12,000 US Dollar
In which UN MDG best fit (if apply): ?: | Develop a global partnership for development
Who is benefited ?: | 1.93 million citizens of Sapporo City and 42,000 college students in Sapporo
Objective : | To create international city “Sapporo”, JCI Sapporo widely spread the importance of developing global human resources. To create the city contributes to the world through contacting and cooperating, JCI Sapporo inspire the citizens to make positive change for social contribution.
Overview : | 100 members of JCI Sapporo took a lecture about developing true global human resources program recommended by JCI Japan and learned the difference of own culture to other countries’ culture at the monthly meeting in March. 100 members of JCI Sapporo took an examination of Sapporo city guide hosted by Sapporo Chamber of Commerce and Industry and learned the history and culture of their own hometown Sapporo at the monthly meeting in March. JCI Sapporo gave an orientation seminar of developing global human resources to 10 students of Sapporo residence, and explained the essential elements of global human resources: “comprehension of the world, Japan, Sapporo and communication skill”. JCI Sapporo held the program of developing global human resources in Thailand for 10 residential students of Sapporo to master the essential elements for developing global human resources “comprehension of the world, Japan, Sapporo and communication skill” which is difficult to learn in own country. JCI Sapporo made 10 participated students in the program recognized their change of self-consciousness before and after the program of developing global human resources at the after program seminar. Monthly meeting in August Part 1. Discussion on international cooperation at UN MDGs Part 2. Lecture given by Ms. Kayoko Ikeda on present condition of the world and Japan, the method of developing global resources and global benefit/ international sense. Ms. Kayoko Ikeda translated the world famous story “If the world were a village of 100 people” into Japanese. Part 3. Presentation given by participants of the developing global human resource program on the process to become global human resources, future and the importance of global human resources for becoming international city “SAPPORO”.
Results : | Monthly meeting in March JCI Sapporo expanded the ability of accepting different culture to know the world by learning difference between own culture and other cultures. Developing global human resources program advance seminar The participants understood meaning and purpose of this program as well as profoundly comprehended the present condition of the world/Japan, identity as Japanese, history of Sapporo and climate/character/culture of the area. Developing global human resources program in Thailand Participants heightened awareness and noticed of great significance for mutual understanding of expressing opinions/accepting diversity as a result of meeting local students in Thailand. Global human resources developed by deepening mutual understanding and international sense that cannot feel or learn in own country. Developing global human resources program following seminar Compared and examined the students’ answers of questionnaire before and after of the program showed those students were developed as global human resources. Monthly meeting in August JCI Sapporo increased awareness of social contribution at UN MDGs. Setting and presenting their own objectives not only heighten their awareness but also make them take action. 2nd part of the monthly meeting, Ms. Kayoko Ikeda gave a lecture from the point of global benefit. This lecture delivered the message of essential element for training global talents to many citizens. Ms. Kayoko Ikeda translated the well-known story “If the world were a village of 100 people” into Japanese. 3rd part of the monthly meeting, students gave a presentation on the result of developing global human resources. Citizens understood the necessity of the activity and positive change by seeing students with a high level of awareness. Questionnaire results showed 95% of the participants felt the necessity of development of global human resources to be “International City Sapporo”. 88% of the participants thought that it is important to do international exchange with knowledge of Japan and Sapporo. 81% of the participants want to contribute to international cooperation as a member of global society.
Actions Taken : | 2012 20th of December JCI Sapporo researched and planed a project on development of global human resources concerned about being aware of social contribution. 2013 22nd of January Meeting with staff of Sapporo International University 12th of February Meeting with staff of Sapporo International University 26th of February Meeting with staff of Hokkaido prefectural Ishikari area development Bureau and convention department and Sapporo city tourism/culture bureau 2nd of March Monthly meeting 19th of March Meeting with Japan International Cooperation Agency 27th of March Meeting with Sapporo International University 5th of April Meeting with Japan International Cooperation Agency 19th of April Meeting with Japan International Cooperation Agency and Sapporo International University 15th of May Meeting with Japan International Cooperation Agency and Sapporo International University 31st of May Meeting with Japan International Cooperation Agency and Sapporo International University 28th of June Start to invite participants for development of global human resource program 1st of July Close to invite participants for development of global human resource program Distribute handouts and posters 2nd of July Select participants of developing global human resources program 3rd of July Announcement about participants of developing global human resources 5th of July Orientation meeting and seminar of developing global human resources program 10th of July Confirmation of workshop contents in Thailand 15th to 19th of July Operation of the program in Thailand 26th of July Start making presentation file for August monthly meeting 31st of July Receive unofficial grant offer of community development from Hokkaido Prefectural Ishikari area development Bureau 6th of August Verification on participants after program 18th of August Monthly meeting 30th of August Submit a proposal for the community development grant of Hokkaido Prefectural Ishikari area development Bureau 12th of September Receive official grant offer 20th of November Submit result report for the grant
Recommendations : | JCI Sapporo encouraged the importance of international cooperation and awareness of social contribution to participants by holding UN MDGs meeting. JCI Sapporo contributed the participants to understand the possibility of developing global human resources that was shown at the presentation by participated students. JCI Sapporo defined the essential elements of developing global human resources by learning cultural difference between own country and others at the monthly meeting in March. Some members of JCI Sapporo took 10 students who live in Sapporo to Thailand. They developed the ability to think globally and deepened mutual understanding by communicating with foreigners in Thailand. Improvement plan Participants understood the importance of developing global human resources. For the larger impact on citizens, Spread more widely to public, More related partners, Continue this project.

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1 | Award Category criteria
| To create international city “SAPPORO”, JCI Sapporo performed the things listed below. JCI Sapporo offered an opportunity to learn the essential elements to develop global human resources. JCI Sapporo communicated and deepened mutual understanding with some citizens of Sapporo in Thailand. JCI Sapporo explained the importance of global human resources to citizens of Sapporo.
| Members of JCI Sapporo influenced on students and citizens to think of global human resources who are aware of social contribution and to recognize international cooperation all related to world peace. Our organization is aiming 3 goals in 2013. To be widely accepted as a solution provider defined at UN MDGs in this most difficult time for the world.
| The budget of JCI Sapporo was 27050 US dollars. Project expense Travel expense for students of developing global human resources program The grant from local authority understood the project aim contributed to cut down the cost.
| Promotion of JCI Mission JCI Sapporo provided an opportunity of learning different culture and interacting oversea to students and citizens. JCI Sapporo developed students and citizens into global human resources who has an idea of contribution awareness for society. JCI Sapporo created positive change of students and citizens to recognize the importance of the opportunity to act for current world contribution. Promotion of JCI Vision JCI Sapporo developed global human resources for next generation by providing an opportunity of international communication to deepen international sense and mutual understanding, both is impossible to learn in own country. JCI Sapporo succeeded to be understood by citizens of Sapporo the necessity of the activity by seeing the presentation of developed students. To reach permanent world peace, developing global human resources and working with universities/organizations who understands global issues and cooperation is linked to create global network.

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| JCI Sapporo conducted things listed below to create positive change of the members at monthly meeting in March. Meeting with 2 lecturers. Planning a seminar for understanding history and culture of Sapporo. Making videos of opening and ending along with the purpose. JCI Sapporo conducted to collect participants for developing global human resources. Meeting with related organizations Distributing leaflets and posters 17 members Meeting with staff in JICA Thai office Meeting with staff of Sapporo International University Arrange the venue

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| Conducted a survey on citizens after monthly meeting in August. “Do you think it is important to develop global human resources for that our city Sapporo to be the international city ‘SAPPORO’?” “What actions will you take for our city of Sapporo starting tomorrow?” Many of them agreed to our project, therefore the impact seems large.
| The reports written by participated students of developing global human resources program and a survey on citizens show those opinions listed below. 81% of monthly meeting visitors thought to be global human resources 81% of monthly meeting visitors want to contribute as a member of global society for international cooperation Students participated in the program thought communicating skill is the most important for global human resources. Students participated in the program want to travel different countries, communicate with people all over the world, and see different culture and history. Students participated in the program think love for hometown leads to global benefit. Those repots and survey show the impact on community.

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| JICA (UNDP United Nation Development Program)
| JICA Sapporo JICA office in Thailand Sapporo International University Hokkaido Thailand Club
| JICA office in Thailand gave a seminar and introduced to staff living in Thailand. JICA office in Thailand offered the interaction with students of Pittayacom School in Thailand, Hokkaido Thailand Club and government officials of Thailand.

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| The importance of global human resources spread to citizens that increase the number human resources aware of social contribution and global cooperation. Increased the possibility for the students to get involved in international project at work in the future who were participated in this activity and developed international sense. The thought of necessity to be international city “SAPPORO” will influence on economic composition of Sapporo. Understanding and spreading the importance of global human resources who has international sense will develop the knowledge of the world and the international sense of citizens who sees the society from global point of view. To be international city “SAPPORO” is leading to be an essential city for the world, this city is consisted of citizens who sees the society from global point of view and understands the importance of mutual cooperation with other countries.
| Seeking more cooperation from different organizations for better program Implement the program every year as a continuing project with good partnership with JETRO, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and local authority for spreading the importance of developing global human resources