International Development Center of Japan

What International Development Center of Japan does

International Development Center of Japan (IDCJ) is a Tokyo-based international development consulting organization established in 1971, operating under a dual-entity structure comprising a General Incorporated Foundation (一般財団法人国際開発センター) and an operating Corporation (株式会社国際開発センター). IDCJ's core business is development consulting for Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA) pipeline, executing policy formation, project implementation, and evaluation assignments for JICA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs across sectors including governance, urban development, transportation, industry, social development, and rural development, with field coverage spanning Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Revenue is generated primarily through commissioned consulting engagements under ODA contracts and grants, complemented by fee-based training programs (the Professional Statistical Data Analysis Workshop, Stata-based data analysis courses, and GRI-certified sustainability reporting training), sustainability and SDG consulting for Japanese corporates through a dedicated SDGs Room, business development support for Japanese SMEs expanding overseas, and the contracted operation of the Italian Embassy Trade Promotion Section's FDI desk in Tokyo. The organization also holds equity in operating subsidiaries: Japan Medical Care Management (elderly daycare and children's welfare services) and FITOKIO (a Malaysia-based premium wellness studio operated as a joint venture). With approximately 36 staff, IDCJ monetizes senior field expertise, evaluation methodologies, and 50+ years of institutional relationships rather than proprietary technology or scalable product IP.

Name

International Development Center of Japan

Legal name

International Development Center of Japan

Website

https://idcj.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IDCJ is a 54-year-old Tokyo-based international development consulting firm executing ODA policy, implementation, and evaluation assignments for JICA and Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, supplemented by sustainability training and overseas business-development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development Consulting

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA), Country Development Assistance Programs (Bilateral ODA) (BPADABAA), Economic Research, Statistics & Policy Advisory (BPADAMAJ)

Keywords

• Development consulting services
• ODA policy advisory
• Capacity development training
• Sustainability consulting
• International cooperation consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Development Consulting Services: IDCJ provides development consulting services for government development assistance (ODA) policy and project formation, implementation, and evaluation. Services span multiple sectors including public administration, regional development, social development, agricultural development, industrial development, transportation, and evaluation across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
2. Capacity Development / Training: IDCJ offers training courses including Professional Statistical Data Analysis Workshop, Social Survey Method Workshop, Healthcare Statistics Workshop, and other SDG-related training programs.
3. Sustainability Support / SDGs Consulting: Provides sustainability reporting, impact assessment, and SDGs-related consulting services for Japanese companies including GRI-certified training and consulting.
4. Business Development / Consulting: Joint development, direct investment, sustainability support, business environment research, and business operational support services.
5. Italy FDI Desk Operations: Operates the investment desk for the Italian Embassy Trade Promotion Section, supporting Japanese investors interested in investing in Italy.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International Development Center of Japan (IDCJ) provides development consulting services for Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA) policy and project formation, implementation, and evaluation across sectors including aid policy/governance, urban development/transportation, social development, rural development, and industrial development in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The organization also delivers capacity development training programs (statistical data analysis workshops, GRI sustainability reporting training, SDG-related seminars), sustainability/SDG consulting for Japanese companies, business development support, and operates the Italian Embassy Trade Promotion Section's FDI Desk for Japanese investors.

Product overview

International Development Center of Japan (IDCJ) operates as a development consulting organization offering a portfolio of consulting services and co-branded products. The core offering consists of development consulting services for ODA projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, complemented by capacity development training programs including statistical analysis workshops and GRI sustainability reporting certifications. IDCJ also operates several subsidiary ventures including FITOKIO wellness studios in Malaysia, Japan Medical Care Management healthcare services, and the Global Suit functional apparel line developed with WWS. The organization manages the SDGs Promotion Office providing sustainability consulting to Japanese companies, and previously operated the NPO Visible Navigation platform for NGO financial analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 日本メディカルケアマネジメント (Japan Medical Care Management): Elderly daycare services, children's welfare services, consulting, and human resource dispatch services
• FITOKIO
• 投資（FDI）デスク
• IDCJ50周年記念シリーズ研究
• プロフェッショナル統計分析ワークショップ
• サステナビリティレポート
• NPO見える化ナビ

Products and services

• Development Consulting Services Policy and project formation, implementation, and evaluation services for Official Development Assistance (ODA), covering aid policy and governance, urban development and transportation, industrial development, social development, and rural development across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Targeted at government agencies (JICA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs), international organizations, and corporate clients.
• Professional Statistical Data Analysis Workshop Intensive multi-day training workshop covering statistical data analysis, social survey methodology, healthcare statistics, and mathematics for data analysis using Stata software. Targeted at professionals and researchers seeking capacity development in statistics and evaluation methods.
• GRI Sustainability Reporting Training GRI-certified training courses for sustainability reporting and disclosure, including standards training and SDGs integration workshops. Targeted at Japanese companies and professionals seeking GRI sustainability disclosure credentials.
• Sustainability Support (SDGs Consulting) Sustainability consulting services including sustainability reporting, impact assessment, and SDG business surveys for Japanese companies. Targeted at Japanese corporations seeking SDG compliance and ESG/sustainability disclosure support.
• Business Development / Overseas Expansion Consulting Joint development, direct investment, business environment research, and business operational support for Japanese companies expanding overseas. Targeted at Japanese corporations seeking overseas market entry, partner identification, and investment facilitation.
• Italy FDI Desk Operations Operation of the investment desk for the Italian Embassy Trade Promotion Section, supporting Japanese investors interested in investing in Italy. Services include introduction of Italian government investment incentives, regulations, procedures, promising opportunities, local partner candidates, and hosting of investment seminars. Targeted at Japanese companies and investors considering investment in Italy.
• Evaluation Services Policy evaluation, program evaluation, impact evaluation, and third-party monitoring services for ODA and international cooperation projects. Includes country-specific evaluations (e.g., Uzbekistan country evaluation) and scheme-specific evaluations for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and UNRWA projects. Targeted at government agencies and international organizations.
• FITOKIO (Wellness Business) Premium mind+body health hub in Malaysia, Asia's first Japanese-origin wellness studio combining hospitality with fitness and health programs. Targeted at consumers seeking premium wellness services in Malaysia.
• Japan Medical Care Management Services Elderly daycare services (rehabilitation studio), children's after-school care services, and consulting services addressing Japan's aging society challenges. Targeted at elderly individuals, families with children, and organizations needing healthcare/welfare services.
• Global Suit High-functionality professional suit co-developed with WWS for international cooperation workers, featuring functionality suited for overseas work environments. Targeted at professionals in international cooperation and development work.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Italian Trade Agency (ITA) / Italian Embassy Trade Promotion SectioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 March 2024IDCJ operates the Italian FDI Desk on behalf of the Italian Embassy Trade Promotion Section. Services include introduction of Italian government investment incentives, investment regulations, procedures, information on promising investment opportunities and local partner candidates, Italian investment guides and existing market research reports, and planning and hosting of investment seminars.
• GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)coreTechnology or IntegrationIDCJ holds a license from GRI to provide sustainability disclosure and reporting training and consulting services. GRI-certified training programs are offered including Standards Training and Sustainability Reporting Process Training.
• JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDCJ is a major recipient of JICA委托 assignments, implementing development consulting projects, technical cooperation projects, evaluation studies, and research assignments. Projects span multiple countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
• UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDCJ conducted third-party monitoring of six UNRWA projects supported by the Government of Japan, covering Gaza, West Bank, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and regional operations.
• JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA former IDCJ employee worked at JETRO's Middle East and Africa Division as an Africa advisor, and IDCJ continues to handle projects related to Japanese company investment promotion in Africa that connect with JETRO's activities.
• EMA Corporation (株式会社EMA)minorOthersIn 2022, IDCJ transferred the data of the NPO visible project to EMA Corporation for free. The company incorporated this data along with data from JANIC International Cooperation NGO Directory to launch the Social map platform.
• African Development Bank (アフリカ開発銀行)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDCJ provides scholarship program operational support for African Development Bank's initiative to support African students studying at Japanese graduate schools, leveraging its extensive overseas experience and Africa project expertise.
• Malaysian Sports Club (FITOKIO joint venture partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDCJ co-founded a joint venture company in Malaysia with a comprehensive sports club to provide wellness services. This was created from an entrepreneurial idea from within the company, leveraging mutual expertise in wellness business and overseas expansion.
• WWS (Global Suit development partner)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDCJ co-developed the Global Suit with WWS, a high-functional suit designed for international cooperation professionals. The product has been well-received and production continues each season.
• Various Japanese Companies (Private Partnership Scheme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDCJ participates in JICA's private partnership schemes, supporting Japanese companies' overseas expansion through development projects. Examples include Cambodia silk industry development and Burkina Faso school solar charging systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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