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The IGES strategic research projects under those areas are designed to achieve practical results during each three-year research phase. The “Integrative Strategic Research Programme of IGES for the Fifth Phase,” which began in April 2010 and is due to be completed in March 2013, covers diverse research areas. The Programme Management Office (PMO)...

Local governments play an important role in promoting low-carbon development; however their role could be significantly enhanced by greater international co-operation between cities. There are already a few networks or platforms for Asia-focused co-operation operated by Japanese cities. However, further consideration is still needed regarding the...

Second year research report for the 3 year research project on "management of valuables and hazardous materials in products aiming for environmentally sound international resource circulation" funded by the scientific research grant for promotion of sound material cycle society.

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The effectiveness of international city‐to‐city cooperation and intercity networks has been highlighted by developmental agencies and local governments overseas, yet, a majority of Japanese local governments question the merits, particularly with developing cities. This report aims to answer questions posed by Japanese local governments and reviews...