Janic

What Janic does

JANIC (Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation / 国際協力NGOセンター) is a Tokyo-headquartered network NGO established in 1987 that serves as Japan's central coordination and advocacy hub for international cooperation NGOs. Founded as a membership-based specific nonprofit corporation (特定非営利活動法人), JANIC connects approximately 140 Japanese NGOs engaged in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, and global social-issue work across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and other regions. Its core functional remit is to address fragmentation in Japan's NGO sector by providing a unified platform for policy advocacy, collaboration, capacity building, and information dissemination.

The organization delivers value through a coordinated portfolio of programs and platforms rather than commercial products. These include: (1) thematic Working Groups on advocacy, gender equality, localization, safeguarding, youth, peace and security, and economic justice; (2) THINK Lobby, an internal research and policy-advocacy division publishing policy proposals, surveys, and analyses on SDGs, development finance, and civic space; (3) an NGO Information Portal aggregating events, grants, and recruitment; (4) Social Map, a social-mapping visualization tool produced by partner EMA; (5) the JANIC News monthly email newsletter and the Synergy web magazine; and (6) major events including the HAPIC annual conference, Global Festa JAPAN, and the JANIC Youth Award. JANIC maintains formal institutional dialogue channels with Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NGO-MOFA Regular Council, ODA Policy Council, 連携推進委員会) and JICA (twice-yearly NGO-JICA Council), and participates in international civil-society processes including Civil7, Civil20 (with a JANIC senior advocacy officer on the C20 International Advisory Committee), and the G7 Civil Society Coalition, alongside memberships in global networks such as CIVICUS, Forus, TAP Network, and ADA.

JANIC's business model is non-commercial and mission-driven. As a non-profit organization, it does not sell products or services; instead, it is funded primarily through recurring membership dues from approximately 140 affiliated NGOs and corporate partners, supplemented by individual donations, corporate partnership fees, and grant support including development cooperation programs linked to MOFA/JICA. The go-to-market motion is community-led: JANIC reaches members and the broader public through its website, monthly email newsletters, social channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube), and recurring in-person events. Governance is provided by a board, with operational leadership under Secretariat Director Mizusawa Megumi, Chairman Onimaru Masaya, and program-level directors including Wakabayashi Hideki (THINK Lobby) and Deputy Director Horiuchi Aoi. There is no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue; the organization is not publicly traded and has no equity ownership structure.

Name

Janic

Legal name

特定非営利活動法人 国際協力NGOセンター（JANIC）

Website

https://janic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Janic (JANIC) is a Tokyo-headquartered network NGO, founded 1987, that coordinates approximately 140 Japanese international cooperation NGOs through working groups, policy advocacy (THINK Lobby), events (HAPIC, Global Festa Japan), and formal dialogue with Japan's MOFA, JICA, and G7/G20 civil-society processes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

NGO Network Coordination and Civil Society Advocacy

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business Associations (813910), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

Keywords

• International cooperation NGOs
• NGO network coordination
• Policy advocacy services
• Civil society coalition
• Development cooperation

Headquarters

HQ city

Shinjuku

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and donations: JANIC operates as a non-profit organization supported primarily through membership fees from affiliated NGOs and corporate partners, as well as public donations. The organization also receives support through development cooperation programs and partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JANIC is a Tokyo-based non-profit network organization founded in 1987 that coordinates and supports approximately 140 Japanese international cooperation NGOs. It delivers value through policy advocacy (THINK Lobby), cross-NGO working groups, member information services, training programs, and large-scale public engagement events such as Global Festa JAPAN.

Product overview

JANIC (Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation) operates as a network NGO that maximizes the power of NGOs to promote social problem-solving globally. The organization provides a coordinated portfolio of programs including the THINK Lobby advocacy and research division, thematic working groups, an NGO information portal, social mapping tools, email newsletters, the Synergy web magazine, and major events such as Global Festa JAPAN and the JANIC Youth Award. These offerings function together to connect NGOs, facilitate policy advocacy, share information, and promote collaboration among civil society organizations, corporations, labor unions, and government agencies working in international cooperation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THINK Lobby: JANIC's research and policy advocacy department, focused on policy proposals, surveys, and advocacy activities related to global social issues including SDGs, development finance, and humanitarian support.

Products and services

• THINK Lobby
• JANIC Working Groups
• NGO Information Portal
• Global Festa JAPAN
• JANIC Youth Award
• WEB Magazine Synergy

Quantifiable outcome

• Connecting approximately 140 member NGOs with government agencies and international processes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC maintains regular NGO-JICA Council meetings (twice yearly) to promote dialogue and partnership for effective international cooperation. The council facilitates information exchange and collaborative approaches between Japanese NGOs and JICA.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (外務省)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC participates in the NGO-MOFA Regular Council, including ODA Policy Council and Coordination Promotion Committee meetings, to discuss development cooperation policies and enhance NGO-government collaboration.
• ADA (Asia Development Alliance)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC participates as a member and development unit in SDGs Japan, working on development finance, debt, and international tax issues through ADA's global CSO network.
• Civil20 (C20)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC serves as a key participant in Civil20, the official G20 engagement group for civil society. JANIC's senior advocacy officer Horiuchi Aoi serves on the C20 International Advisory Committee.
• ForusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC is a member of Forus, an international network of civil society organizations working on development and social issues.
• TAP NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC participates in TAP Network, a global CSO network working on transparency, accountability, and participation in development.
• NANCiS (市民社会スペースNGOアクションネットワーク)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC is a constituent organization of NANCiS, working to protect and expand civic space for civil society organizations in Japan.
• JQAN (支援の質とアカウンタビリティ向上ネットワーク)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC serves as the secretariat for JQAN, which promotes the Sphere Standards and quality humanitarian aid.
• Japanese Trade Union Confederation (連合/Rengo)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC co-secretariat (with Rengo) of the NGO-Labor Union International Cooperation Forum, which addresses global issues including poverty, peace, human rights, and environment through collaboration between Japanese NGOs and labor unions.
• G7 Civil Society Coalition JapanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC participates in the G7 Civil Society Coalition, coordinating Japanese civil society engagement in G7 summits and policy advocacy.
• Taiwan AIDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC collaborates with Taiwan AID on NGO fellowship programs and international development cooperation activities.
• Asia CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC participates in Asia Centre activities and signed a memorandum of cooperation in 2023. JANIC staff regularly attend Asia Centre international conferences on democracy and civic space.
• CIVICUSmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJANIC is a member of CIVICUS, a global alliance of civil society organizations dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society worldwide.
• Greenpeace Japan (グリーンピース・ジャパン)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on climate justice and environmental advocacy through various working groups and campaigns including the Sustainable Development Finance Framework Civil Society Network.
• Plan International Japan (プラン・インターナショナル・ジャパン)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member organization participating in various JANIC working groups and initiatives.
• World Vision Japan (ワールド・ビジョン・ジャパン)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member organization participating in Afghanistan Working Group and various JANIC initiatives.
• Japan Platform (ジャパン・プラットフォーム)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in JANIC Afghanistan Working Group and emergency humanitarian response coordination.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bond (UK international development network): UK membership body for international development NGOs that coordinates advocacy, training, and convening. Directly comparable to JANIC's role for Japanese international cooperation NGOs.
• TAP Network: Global CSO network focused on transparency, accountability, and participation in development, of which JANIC is a member. Comparable in functioning as a network coordinator with policy advocacy in international fora.
• Japan Platform: Japan-based humanitarian aid coordination body pooling government, NGO, and corporate resources for emergency response. Comparable to JANIC as a domestic Japanese CSO coordination and government-intermediation platform.
• Interaction (American Council for Voluntary International Action): Largest US-based coalition of international NGOs and partners, comparable to JANIC as a national NGO network engaging government on policy and funding for international cooperation.
• NANCiS (Civic Space NGO Action Network): Japan-based network in which JANIC is a constituent, focused on protecting and expanding civic space for Japanese civil society. Directly comparable in function and Japan footprint.
• Forus: Global network of national civil society organization platforms that JANIC is a member of. Highly comparable as both operate as convening networks for development CSOs with advocacy, capacity-building, and representation functions.
• Coordination SUD (Coordination française pour le Lobby européen des femmes): French national coordination platform of international solidarity NGOs. Highly comparable in model: a national NGO network that pools advocacy, training, and government-liaison functions.
• Asia Development Alliance (ADA): Asia-level CSO alliance that JANIC engages with on development finance, debt, and tax issues. Comparable as a regional CSO convening platform focused on policy advocacy.

Regional players

• Peace Boat: Japan-based international NGO with UN consultative status focused on peace, human rights, and sustainability. Comparable as a Japanese CSO operating internationally with advocacy and UN engagement, though more program-delivery focused than JANIC's network role.

Broad incumbents

• CIVICUS: Global alliance of civil society organizations and activists that JANIC is a member of. Comparable as a global convener focused on civic space, civil society freedoms, and cross-border CSO coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ngo_janic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@JANIC_Channel
• Facebookfacebook.com/janic.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/janic

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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