A panel of experts has put together a report aimed at reviewing the "Outline," which sets out guidelines for next year's ODA (Official Development Assistance).
In addition to emphasizing cooperation in strengthening economic security, it should clarify the path to achieving the goal by doubling the budget scale.
Next year, the government plans to revise the Charter, which sets out the principles and guidelines for ODA, for the first time in eight years in light of changes in the international situation. Kyoto University Graduate School Professor Hiroshi Nakanishi submitted a report to Foreign Minister Hayashi.
In the report, as the direction of ODA for the next ten years or so, emphasis should be placed on cooperating with developing countries not only in climate change countermeasures but also in strengthening economic security, including strengthening supply chains. is.
In addition, it is recommended that a concrete path toward achieving the goal should be shown, such as doubling the budget scale, which was 0.34% of GNI = gross national income as of last year, to 0.7% in the next 10 years.
On the other hand, the new outline also states that the principle of avoiding assistance that leads to military purposes should be adhered to, but humanitarian assistance by the military should not be excluded. I'm assuming it's big.
In response to the submission of the report, the government will formulate a new outline after listening to the opinions of the business world and others.
Chairperson of Advisory Panel “More strategically and effectively than before”
Professor Hiroshi Nakanishi of Kyoto University Graduate School, who is chairman of the panel of experts, told reporters after submitting the report, "One of our proposals is to use ODA more strategically and effectively than before. I hope that through cooperation with the private sector, citizens' groups, and overseas partners, Japan will increase its presence and play a diplomatic role through development cooperation."
Foreign Minister Hayashi: ``It is essential to develop powerful diplomacy''
At a press conference, Foreign Minister Hayashi said, "As the international environment surrounding our country becomes increasingly severe, diplomacy and defense are the foundation of our nation. We will ensure our own peace and prosperity while living up to the expectations and trust of the international community." In order to do so, it is essential not only to develop defense capabilities but also to develop strong diplomacy.As the next chair of the G7 = seven major countries, it is essential to strengthen diplomatic power in order to actively tackle the mountain of diplomatic issues. will be,” he said.