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Part 1 Promotion of Scientific Research
Chapter 2. Improvement and Expansion of the Basis of Scientific Research
6 Promotion of International Scientific Exchange
3 Cooperation through International Organizations


Japan is a member of UNESCO and as a governing member of its intergovernmental committee related to environmental sciences and other committees, participates in planning and implementing various intergovernmental joint research programs. Japan is also playing a central role in cooperation with developing countries, via such programs as the Project of Regional Cooperation in Basic Sciences in Southeast Asia.

Another important contribution J apart is making is through its cooperation with the United Nations University. The Government of Japan has supported the United Nations University's Endowment Fund and the projects of the University, in addition to providing the University with its headquarters in Tokyo, in accordance with an agreement with the United Nations. The University implements cooperative projects with Japanese universities and organizes international symposiums in various academic fields.


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