Asian Population and Development Association

What Asian Population and Development Association does

The Asian Population and Development Association (APDA) is a Tokyo-based public interest incorporated foundation established in 1982 that operates as the secretariat of the Japan Parliamentarians Federation for Population (JPFP, founded April 1974 — the world's first cross-party parliamentary organization on population issues). APDA's functional mandate is to facilitate parliamentary engagement on population and development through five core programs: (1) organizing Asian Parliamentarians' Meetings and serving as the Tokyo office for AFPPD and GCPPD; (2) coordinating study visits to UNFPA, IPPF, JICA, and Japanese government projects; (3) running JPFP secretariat functions across five thematic committees (International Cooperation, Global Issues, Domestic Measures, Gender Issues, Food Security); (4) publishing monthly E-Newsletters and conducting seminars; and (5) executing policy research commissioned by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

APDA's technology footprint is essentially non-existent as a software platform; it is a coordination and advocacy organization that uses standard publication and event channels (monthly E-Newsletter, quarterly journals, research monographs, conferences, webinars, study visits) to deliver its programs. Its underlying capability rests on a 50-plus-year institutional network across Asia, Africa, the Arab region, and select other geographies (Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Oceania), and on a library of documented legislative outcomes in countries including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

APDA's revenue model is multi-stream nonprofit: international organization grants (UNFPA, IPPF), corporate and individual donations (corporate donations suggested at JPY 500,000 per unit), supporting membership subscriptions (JPY 50,000 individual / JPY 500,000 corporate per year), and Japanese government-commissioned research fees. The organization is certified by Japan's Cabinet Office as a public interest organization eligible for Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon donations (2018). Headcount, total revenue, and multi-year grant commitments are not publicly disclosed. Customer/beneficiary segments are parliamentarians, national governments (Asia, Africa, Arab regions), international organizations (UNFPA, IPPF, JICA), and downstream populations including youth and women.

Name

Asian Population and Development Association

Legal name

The Asian Population and Development Association (APDA)

Website

https://apda.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APDA is a Tokyo-based public interest foundation (est. 1982) that serves as secretariat for the Japan Parliamentarians Federation for Population, facilitating parliamentary engagement on population and development across Asia, Africa, and the Arab region via conferences, study visits, commissioned research, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development Advocacy and Policy Research

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAAAD

Global Health & Population Intergovernmental Bodies

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

SECONDARYBPAIAIAG

Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

SECONDARYBPADAEAD

Governance, Public Financial Management & Service Delivery Reform

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

Keywords

• Parliamentary advocacy services
• Population policy research
• International development cooperation
• Reproductive health policy
• Cross-party legislative engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. International Organization Support: APDA's activities for parliamentarians are primarily supported by international organizations such as UNFPA and IPPF, which provide funding for various programs and initiatives.
2. Corporate and Individual Donations: APDA accepts donations from private-sector corporations and individuals. Supporting membership is available for those who wish to join as supporting members with annual fees.
3. Supporting Membership Fees: Annual membership fees of JPY 50,000 per unit per year or JPY 500,000 per unit per year, providing access to network resources and events.
4. Government-Commissioned Research: APDA conducts surveys and research on population and development commissioned by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Results are used for policy recommendations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APDA facilitates parliamentary engagement on population and development through five core service programs: (1) organizing Asian Parliamentarians' Meetings and inter-regional conferences, (2) coordinating study visits for parliamentarians to UNFPA, IPPF, and JICA projects, (3) providing secretariat support for the Japan Parliamentarians Federation for Population (JPFP) across five thematic committees, (4) conducting public seminars and publishing monthly E-Newsletters, and (5) executing government-commissioned surveys and research on population and development for Japanese ministries.

Product overview

The Asian Population and Development Association (APDA) is a public interest foundation that functions as a coordination and facilitation organization rather than a product company. APDA operates five core service programs: (1) Conferences for Parliamentarians on Population and Development - organizing Asian Parliamentarians' Meetings and serving as Tokyo office for AFPPD and GCPPD; (2) Study Visits on Population and Development - facilitating parliamentary exchanges with UNFPA, IPPF, JICA projects; (3) JPFP Activities Support - serving as secretariat for the Japan Parliamentarians Federation for Population with five thematic committees; (4) Publicity and Seminars - conducting seminars and publishing monthly E-Newsletters; and (5) Research and Surveys - conducting population and development research commissioned by Japanese government ministries. APDA also maintains a Library containing quarterly journals, project reports, government research publications, and APDA & JPFP Research Monographs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conferences for Parliamentarians on Population and Development APDA organizes Asian Parliamentarians' Meetings on Population and Development and serves as Tokyo office for AFPPD and GCPPD, supporting inter-regional cooperation between African, Arab and Asian regions. The service is designed for parliamentarians and government officials working on population policy.
• Study Visits on Population and Development
• JPFP Activities Support
• Publicity and Seminars
• Research and Surveys

Quantifiable outcome

• Kazakhstan's tax system reform
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNFPA is a primary partner providing funding and technical support for APDA's parliamentary activities on population and development. APDA receives support from UNFPA country offices and regional offices (Arab States Regional Office) for implementing programs on SRHR, gender equality, and population data utilization.
• International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPPF has been a partner organization of JPFP for over 50 years. The partnership involves joint advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and rights, collaboration on parliamentary engagement activities, and support for member associations in various countries.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJICA collaborates with APDA on population and development projects, providing support for study visits and capacity building programs for parliamentarians. JICA also presents at APDA-organized events on topics like Universal Health Coverage.
• Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPDA serves as the Tokyo office of AFPPD, which is the coordinating body for parliamentarian associations operating in different Asian regions. APDA provides secretariat support and organizes annual conferences and activities.
• The Nippon FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Nippon Foundation has supported APDA's publication activities and research programs, including the Population and Development Series and APDA's 20th Anniversary Book.
• Forum of Arab Parliamentarians on Population and Development (FAPPD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPDA collaborates with FAPPD on inter-regional parliamentary dialogue between Arab and Asian regions, co-organizing conferences on SRHR, gender equality, and population issues.
• African Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development (FPA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPDA works with FPA on African-Asian parliamentary cooperation, including TICAD-related activities and joint conferences on population and development.
• Plan International JapanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with APDA on youth empowerment programs, particularly related to Life Safety Education initiatives and sexual reproductive health education.
• Pathfinder InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with APDA on youth engagement and empowerment projects in Africa, particularly in Tanzania, as part of TICAD9 Partner Projects.
• National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment research institute that collaborates with APDA on population research, presenting at policy dialogue events on population and development trends.
• Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissions APDA to conduct surveys and research on population and development in Asian regions. Provides funding for research activities that form the basis of policy recommendations.
• Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissions APDA to conduct research on population and development issues related to agriculture, food security, and rural development in Asian regions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Women Deliver: Women Deliver is a global advocacy organization focused on gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women, including convening parliamentary forums. APDA co-organized the Women Deliver 2026 High-Level Forum in Melbourne, indicating close operational overlap.
• Population Council: Population Council conducts research and advocacy on population, sexual and reproductive health, and gender equity — comparable to APDA's research and policy mandate. Operates globally with a more biomedical/research orientation, but overlaps with APDA's evidence-to-policy work.
• Pathfinder International: Pathfinder International is a partner on APDA's TICAD9 youth engagement projects in Tanzania and operates across Africa and Asia on SRHR. Comparable focus on population, development, and SRHR with stronger on-the-ground program delivery.
• Plan International Japan: Plan International Japan collaborates with APDA on Life Safety Education and youth SRHR initiatives. Both work at the intersection of governance, youth empowerment, and SRHR with a Japanese institutional footprint.

Regional players

• National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS): IPSS is Japan's government demographic research institute and a research partner of APDA. Comparable in operating focus on population research and policy advice, but IPSS is a government body while APDA is a non-profit.

Direct peers

• International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF): IPPF has been a 50+ year partner of JPFP and APDA, running parallel global advocacy on SRHR and reproductive rights. Both organizations convene international policy forums and publish policy guidance for parliamentarians and governments.
• Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD): AFPPD is the regional parliamentary coordination body that APDA supports as its Tokyo secretariat. Peer because APDA is functionally the operational arm of AFPPD, executing the same mandate of parliamentary engagement on population and development across Asia.
• UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund): UNFPA is APDA's primary funder and strategic partner; both operate at the intersection of population, development, and SRHR policy globally. UNFPA works at the multilateral level while APDA drives the parliamentary engagement layer, making them operationally complementary.

Broad incumbents

• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA): JICA is a major Japanese ODA agency and APDA's strategic partner on study visits and capacity building for parliamentarians. Both operate globally on development cooperation with Japanese institutional backing, though JICA is government-affiliated and far larger in scale.

Others

• The Nippon Foundation: The Nippon Foundation supports APDA's publication activities and research programs. Both are Japanese non-profits active in international development, with the Foundation serving as a key philanthropic funder rather than a direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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