| Transportation |
 Survey of the Northeast Asia Transportation Corridors
 Survey of the Northeast Asia Transportation Corridors
| Name of Project |
Survey of the Northeast Asia Transportation Corridors |
| Form |
Independent |
Commissioning /
Subsidizing Organization |
Partly funded by a grant from Niigata Prefecture (Northeast Asia Economic Conference Organizing Committee Transportation Subcommittee activity) |
| Start |
April 2002 |
| End |
March 2003 |
| Outline of Initial Purpose |
To clarify the current status of and issues relating to transport in Northeast Asia and consider measures to solve problems, as well as reinforcing the cooperative framework between the countries involved in order to develop transportation corridors |
| Outline of Outcome |
Editions of the Vision for the Northeast Asia Transportation Corridors were published in each language and the cooperation of related institutions in establishing the corridors was sought. Proposals for specific projects that will generate flows of people and goods were made, with a view to establishing the corridors. A symposium about the corridors was held in Tokyo and efforts were made to deepen understanding about Northeast Asia and the Northeast Asia Transportation Corridors |
| Reports |
Vision for the Northeast Asia Transportation Corridors (editions in each language) |
| Date Published |
June 2002 |
| Language |
Chinese, Korean, Mongolian, Russian |
| Staff in Charge |
Kazumi Kawamura
Dmitry Sergachev
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Survey of the Northeast Asia Transportation Corridors
Survey of the Northeast Asia Transportation Corridors
| Name of Project |
Survey of the Northeast Asia Transportation Corridors |
| Form |
Independent |
| Reports |
Economic Competitiveness in International Transport in Northeast Asia |
| Date Published |
March 2003 |
| Language |
Japanese |
| Staff in Charge |
Hisako Tsuji |
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Summary of the Conditions Necessary for Establishing an International Ferry for the Japan Sea Coast
Summary of the Conditions Necessary for Establishing an International Ferry for the Japan Sea Coast
| Name of Project |
Summary of the Conditions Necessary for Establishing an International Ferry for the Japan Sea Coast |
| Form |
Commissioned |
Commissioning /
Subsidizing Organization |
Overseas Coastal Area Development Institute of Japan |
| Reports |
Report on the Conditions Necessary for Establishing an International Ferry for the Japan Sea Coast |
| Date Published |
March 2003 (planned) |
| Language |
Japanese |
| Staff in Charge |
Ikuo Mitsuhashi |
|
Research into Distribution in Northeast Asia and International Use of the Trans-Siberian Railway
Research into Distribution in Northeast Asia and International Use of the Trans-Siberian Railway
| Name of Project |
Research into Distribution in Northeast Asia and International Use of the Trans-Siberian Railway |
| Form |
Independent |
| Start |
April 2002 |
| End |
March 2003 |
| Reports |
Japan and the ROK's Involvement in International Container Transportation Using the Trans-Siberian Railway  |
| Language |
Japanese, English |
| Staff in Charge |
Hisako Tsuji |
|
| Trade & Investment |
Research into an East Asian Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Research into an East Asian Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
| Name of Project |
Research into an East Asian Free Trade Agreement (FTA) |
| Form |
Independent |
| Start |
April 2002 |
| End |
March 2003 |
| Outline of Initial Purpose |
To carry out analysis that takes other East Asian countries, such as China and ASEAN nations, into consideration, based on the results of research carried out into a Japan-ROK FTA over the last two years |
| Outline of Outcome |
An elaborated sectoral analysis of the effects of a Japan-ROK FTA was published in JESNA |
| Reports |
An Analysis of the Economic Effects of a Japan-Korea FTA: Sectoral Aspects |
| Date Published |
November 2002 |
| Language |
English |
| Staff in Charge |
Tomoyoshi Nakajima |
|
| Energy & Environment |
Research into Energy Security and Sustainable Development in Northeast Asia
Research into Energy Security and Sustainable Development in Northeast Asia
| Name of Project |
Research into Energy Security and Sustainable Development in Northeast Asia |
| Form |
Subsidized |
Commissioning /
Subsidizing Organization |
Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership |
| Reports |
Energy Security and Sustainable Development in Northeast Asia (Khabarovsk, September 2002) |
| Date Published |
April 2003 |
| Language |
Japanese, English |
| Staff in Charge |
Vladimir Ivanov
Dmitry Sergachev
Eleanor Oguma
|
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Research into a Northeast Asian Eco-Industry Network
Research into a Northeast Asian Eco-Industry Network
| Name of Project |
Research into a Northeast Asian Eco-Industry Network |
| Form |
Independent |
| Start |
April 2002 |
| End |
March 2003 |
| Outline of Initial Purpose |
To aim for the construction of a network to cultivate and develop eco-industry in each country through international environmental cooperation, in order to combine economic development and environmental conservation in Northeast Asia. |
| Outline of Outcome |
In addition to carrying out on-the-ground surveys in the ROK and Mongolia, and exchanging opinions with representatives of relevant institutions, the potential for implementing the Kyoto mechanisms, such as CDM, was considered, especially capacity-building (nurturing human resources, developing frameworks, etc.) in developing countries. Through this, the potential for building an eco-industry network in the future was explored. |
| Reports |
- Research Trip Report:Capacity-building and oppertunities for CDM and eco-industry network in NEA: Mongolia, ROK
- Presentation titled "Investing into Sustainable Development:Creating Prospects for Clean Development and Environmentally Friendly Industries in Northeast Asia" at Khabarovsk workshop
|
| Date Published |
November 2002, September 2002 |
| Staff in Charge |
Hiroshi Aida
Enkhbayar Shagdar
Masato Kusumi
|
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Survey of the Potential for Shifting to a High Natural Gas Consumption Configuration
Survey of the Potential for Shifting to a High Natural Gas Consumption Configuration
| Name of Project |
Survey of the Potential for Shifting to a High Natural Gas Consumption Configuration |
| Form |
Independent |
| Staff in Charge |
Hirofumi Arai |
|
| Analysis of Trends in Northeast Asia |
Analysis of Trends in Northeast Asia
Analysis of Trends in Northeast Asia
| Name of Project |
Analysis of Trends in Northeast Asia |
| Form |
Independent |
| Start |
April 2002 |
| End |
March 2003 |
| Outline of Initial Purpose |
To continue to analyse short-term trends in the countries of Northeast Asia, based on research conducted hitherto |
| Outline of Outcome |
Results are published bimonthly in the ERINA Report and on the homepage |
| Reports |
ERINA Report Vols. 45-50 |
| Staff in Charge |
Tomoyoshi Nakajima
Hirofumi Arai
Kazumi Kawamura
|
|
| Local Economy |
Research into Information About Cities in China
Research into Information About Cities in China
| Name of Project |
Research into Information About Cities in China |
| Form |
Independent |
| Start |
April 2001 |
| End |
March 2003 |
| Outline of Initial Purpose |
To collate basic economic information about cities in Northeastern China |
| Outline of Outcome |
Information regarding each city in Northeastern China was collated, including major economic indices, industry and external relations, and the results published on the homepage |
| Availability |
Online |
| Staff in Charge |
Kazumi Kawamura |
|
Structural Adjustments to the ROK Economy
Structural Adjustments to the ROK Economy
| Name of Project |
Structural Adjustments to the ROK Economy |
| Form |
Independent |
| Start |
April 2002 |
| End |
March 2003 |
| Outline of Initial Purpose |
To deepen analyses of structual problems in the ROK economy, which is anticipated to play an important role as an engine of economic growth in Northeast Asia, based on the results of research carried out in FY 2001 |
| Outline of Outcome |
The general overview and specific ideas that emerged during the workshop were published as discussion papers on regulatory reforms |
| Reports |
Structural Reforms in the ROK Since the Currency Crisis Regulatory Reforms in the ROK: Case Studies in the Electric Power and Telecommunications Sectors |
| Language |
Japanese |
| Staff in Charge |
Tomoyoshi Nakajima |
|
Research into the Local Government Finance System in the ROK
Research into the Local Government Finance System in the ROK
| Name of Project |
Research into the Local Government Finance System in the ROK |
| Form |
Independent |
| Start |
April 2002 |
| End |
March 2003 |
| Outline of Initial Purpose |
The local authority system in the ROK has a short history, having been introduced in earnest in the 1990s. Accordingly, there is little autonomy from the central government in local public finance, and there are many problems. This research is intended to analyse matters relating to local public finance in the ROK, which is anticipated to play an important role in regional exchange in Northeast Asia |
| Outline of Outcome |
The results, including those of interviews with and surveys of local authorities, were published in the ERINA Report |
| Reports |
- Research into the Local Government Finance System in the ROK(I) (ERINA REPORT vol.51)
- Research into the Local Government Finance System in the ROK(II) (ERINA REPORT vol.52)
|
| Staff in Charge |
Tomoyoshi Nakajima |
|
Changes in Economic Policy and Trends in External Economic Liberalization Policies in the DPRK
Changes in Economic Policy and Trends in External Economic Liberalization Policies in the DPRK
| Name of Project |
Changes in Economic Policy and Trends in External Economic Liberalization Policies in the DPRK |
| Form |
Independent |
| Reports |
ERINA Report Vols. 48-53 |
| Date Published |
October 2002-October 2003 |
| Language |
Japanese, English (summary) |
| Staff in Charge |
Mitsuhiro Mimura |
|
Measures for Revitalizing Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in the Russian Far East
Measures for Revitalizing Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in the Russian Far East
| Name of Project |
Measures for Revitalizing Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in the Russian Far East |
| Form |
Independent |
| Start |
April 2002 |
| End |
Ongoing |
| Outline of Initial Purpose |
Although Russia is experiencing positive economic growth, but trade with and investment in Russia, particularly economic exchange with the Russian Far East, is still in the doldrums. This research is intended to collate the impediments to economic exchange and consider measures for revitalizing business in the Russian Far East (particularly small and medium-sized enterprises) by overcoming or avoiding these impediments |
| Reports |
Vladivostok APEC Investment Mart, Small Businesses in Russia, Manufacturing Industry in Khabarovsk Territory, Niigata City's Russian Far East Economic Exchange Group: High Hopes for the Role of the Japan Center, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Northeast Asia: Towards the Formation of a Partnership, Proposals Regarding the Russo-Japanese Investment Promotion Organization |
| Language |
Japanese, English |
| Staff in Charge |
Hirofumi Arai
Vladimir Ivanov
Dmitry Sergachev
Masahito Kusumi
|
|
The Russian Far East Development Program: Energy-Related Projects and Prospects for Cooperation
The Russian Far East Development Program: Energy-Related Projects and Prospects for Cooperation
| Name of Project |
The Russian Far East Development Program: Energy-Related Projects and Prospects for Cooperation |
| Form |
Independent |
| Reports |
Overview of the Russian Federation's Special Economic and Social Development Program for the Far East and Zabaikal Regions for the Period 1996 - 2005 and 2010 |
| Date Published |
April 2003 |
| Language |
Japanese |
| Staff in Charge |
Dmitry Sergachev |
|
Economic Projects Involving Japan and Mongolia
Economic Projects Involving Japan and Mongolia
| Name of Project |
Economic Projects Involving Japan and Mongolia |
| Form |
Independent |
| Reports |
The Mongolian Livestock Sector: Vital for the Economy and People, but Vulnerable to Natural Phenomena Small-Scale Energy Development in Northeast Asia: Experience, Prospects and Social Implications of Solar PV in Mongolia |
| Language |
Japanese, English |
| Staff in Charge |
Enkhbayar Shagdar
Dashnyam Nachin
|
|
Comparative Research into Local Exchange Blocs
Comparative Research into Local Exchange Blocs
| Name of Project |
Comparative Research into Local Exchange Blocs |
| Form |
Independent |
| Start |
April 2002 |
| End |
March 2003 |
| Outline of Initial Purpose |
This research was planned at the request of Toyama Prefecture, with a view to compiling a publication on the theme of comparative research into local exchange blocs, in The New Century of Japan Sea Studies 4 |
| Outline of Outcome |
Due to a change of plan, the scale of the The New Century of Japan Sea Studies series was reduced and the research was published in Part 3, with related papers being published in other publictions |
| Reports |
- a) International Cooperation by Local Authorities with a View to Creating a Cyclical Society (The New Century of Japan Sea Studies 3: Rethinking the Japan Sea Rim Region From the Perspective of Cycles)
- b) International Cooperation by Local Authorities (A Beginner's Course in International Exchange and Cooperation Activities I)
- c) A Historical Consideration of Diplomacy by Local Authorities (Journal of the Tokyo Keizai University Economics Association, March 2003 issue)
- d) A Theoretical Consideration of Diplomatic Activities by Local Authorities: Towards New Developments in Cooperation in Which All Japanese Can Participate (Studies in International Development)
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| Date Published |
a) March 2002
b) July 2003
c) March 2003
d) August 2003 (planned)
|
| Language |
Japanese |
| Availability |
a) b) and d) can be purchased at bookshops |
| Staff in Charge |
Hitoshi Yoshida |
|
Comparative Research into Local Exchange Blocs (Japan Sea Rim and Baltic Sea Rim)
Comparative Research into Local Exchange Blocs (Japan Sea Rim and Baltic Sea Rim)
| Name of Project |
Comparative Research into Local Exchange Blocs (Japan Sea Rim and Baltic Sea Rim) |
| Form |
Independent |
| Start |
April 2002 |
| End |
March 2003 |
| Reports |
Suggestions for International Interpersonal Exchange in Northeast Asia |
| Date Published |
December 2002 |
| Language |
Japanese, English (summary) |
| Staff in Charge |
Hisako Tsuji |
|
| Others |
Agricultural Problems
Agricultural Problems
| Name of Project |
Agricultural Problems |
| Form |
Independent |
| Start |
April 2002 |
| End |
March 2003 |
| Outline of Initial Purpose |
To collate information about the current situation, systems and policies regarding agriculture in China (particularly the northeast), focusing on the relationship with Japan in this field |
| Outline of Outcome |
Basic information regarding changes in agricultural policy in China (particularly the northeast) and trends in trade with Japan was gathered and collated. Details of cases of basic agricultural exchange and cooperation (mainly between businesses) between China and Japan were assembled and mediation between the companies involved was carried out |
| Staff in Charge |
Kazumi Kawamura
Jin Li
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