[AI for Review Process Efficiency] Partnership Agreement with Anddot Co., Ltd. on 'Advancement of Operations through Generative AI'
Iwata City and Anddot Co., Ltd. have signed a partnership agreement for the advancement of operations through generative AI. This collaboration aims to streamline review processes, improve resident services, and enhance staff skills within the municipality. A pilot project will specifically target the review of applications for private car business trips.
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- 📰 Published: May 2, 2026 at 01:25
- 🔍 Collected: May 1, 2026 at 17:02
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Iwata City (Mayor: Hiroaki Kusachi) has concluded a partnership agreement with Anddot Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yuta Ibaraki) on April 20 for the advancement of operations through the utilization of generative AI.
Based on this agreement, Iwata City and Anddot Co., Ltd. will mutually cooperate and effectively utilize advanced technologies, including generative AI, to improve city operations, enhance the quality of resident services, and foster staff skill development.
Background of the Partnership Agreement
Anddot Co., Ltd. had been seeking municipalities to cooperate in demonstration experiments, aiming to build an innovative system for improving the efficiency of local government review processes with AI.
Meanwhile, Iwata City was facing the urgent issue of increasing workload due to complex review processes. The needs of both parties aligned, leading to the conclusion of this partnership agreement. Based on this agreement, we will jointly promote demonstration experiments for improving the efficiency of review processes using AI.
Cooperation Items
* Planning, development, and demonstration of solutions for local governments utilizing generative AI.
* Planning, implementation, and support for generative AI training programs for Iwata City employees.
* Promotion of administrative DX and operational efficiency through technology.
* Co-creation of new projects and services that contribute to improving resident services.
* Other matters contributing to the objectives of this agreement.
Mayor's Comment
The introduction of generative AI has the potential to fundamentally change the way administrative work is done. I am confident that by mastering AI, our staff, who handle an enormous amount of administrative tasks daily, will not only expedite their work but also realize administrative services that are truly valuable to our citizens. Through this collaboration, we aim to flexibly incorporate Anddot-san's expertise and establish a new standard for AI utilization, making Iwata City a model for municipalities nationwide.
Future Initiatives
* Demonstration experiment concerning the review process for application documents submitted by employees for private car business trips.
* "Private car business trip": Business travel using an employee's personal vehicle instead of official vehicles or public transportation.
* Expand the scope of demonstration to other review processes.
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Based on this agreement, Iwata City and Anddot Co., Ltd. will mutually cooperate and effectively utilize advanced technologies, including generative AI, to improve city operations, enhance the quality of resident services, and foster staff skill development.
Background of the Partnership Agreement
Anddot Co., Ltd. had been seeking municipalities to cooperate in demonstration experiments, aiming to build an innovative system for improving the efficiency of local government review processes with AI.
Meanwhile, Iwata City was facing the urgent issue of increasing workload due to complex review processes. The needs of both parties aligned, leading to the conclusion of this partnership agreement. Based on this agreement, we will jointly promote demonstration experiments for improving the efficiency of review processes using AI.
Cooperation Items
* Planning, development, and demonstration of solutions for local governments utilizing generative AI.
* Planning, implementation, and support for generative AI training programs for Iwata City employees.
* Promotion of administrative DX and operational efficiency through technology.
* Co-creation of new projects and services that contribute to improving resident services.
* Other matters contributing to the objectives of this agreement.
Mayor's Comment
The introduction of generative AI has the potential to fundamentally change the way administrative work is done. I am confident that by mastering AI, our staff, who handle an enormous amount of administrative tasks daily, will not only expedite their work but also realize administrative services that are truly valuable to our citizens. Through this collaboration, we aim to flexibly incorporate Anddot-san's expertise and establish a new standard for AI utilization, making Iwata City a model for municipalities nationwide.
Future Initiatives
* Demonstration experiment concerning the review process for application documents submitted by employees for private car business trips.
* "Private car business trip": Business travel using an employee's personal vehicle instead of official vehicles or public transportation.
* Expand the scope of demonstration to other review processes.
Keywords: