One Month to Go | The Role of Local Officials and Civil Society in an 'Age of Fragmentation' — Efa Japan 20th Anniversary Symposium
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- One Month to Go | The Role of Local Officials and Civil Society in an 'Age of Fragmentation' — Efa Japan 20th Anniversary Symposium
- Certified NPO Efa Japan will host a symposium on June 20, 2026, to celebrate its 20th anniversary and discuss new collaboration models between local governments and civil society.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 22, 2026
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Certified NPO Efa Japan will host a symposium on June 20, 2026, to celebrate its 20th anniversary and discuss new collaboration models between local governments and civil society.
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- One Month to Go | The Role of Local Officials and Civil Society in an 'Age of Fragmentation' — Efa Japan 20th Anniversary Symposium (May 22, 2026), PR Times
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- May 22, 2026
Certified NPO Efa Japan will host a symposium on June 20, 2026, to celebrate its 20th anniversary and discuss new collaboration models between local governments and civil society.
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Certified NPO Efa Japan (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will host the symposium 'Entrusting International Cooperation to the Future: Efa Japan’s 20-Year Journey and Questions for the Next Decade' on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Registration for both in-person attendance and on-demand viewing is now open.
The symposium will address how local government officials, civil society, NPOs, and international cooperation organizations can collaborate to rebuild the 'public' sphere that connects local communities with the world amidst growing social fragmentation and exclusionary rhetoric. Local governments face increasingly complex challenges, such as disaster response and support for residents with foreign roots. The event explores practical ways for public sector frontline workers to collaborate with citizen groups.
Since its establishment in 2004, Efa Japan has focused on educational support for children in Asia (Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam) while expanding into domestic disaster relief and multicultural symbiosis. This symposium reflects on its 20-year history and discusses the intersections between local society and international cooperation.
[Program]
- Keynote: Michio Ito (Advisor, Efa Japan) on the current state and future expectations of community-based international cooperation.
- Cross-talk: Motomu Kinoshita (Chairperson, Efa Japan) and Noriyuki Goto (Nishitokyo City official) on the possibilities of collaboration between civil society and public services.
- Moderator: Arisa Ota (Director, Efa Japan)
The symposium will address how local government officials, civil society, NPOs, and international cooperation organizations can collaborate to rebuild the 'public' sphere that connects local communities with the world amidst growing social fragmentation and exclusionary rhetoric. Local governments face increasingly complex challenges, such as disaster response and support for residents with foreign roots. The event explores practical ways for public sector frontline workers to collaborate with citizen groups.
Since its establishment in 2004, Efa Japan has focused on educational support for children in Asia (Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam) while expanding into domestic disaster relief and multicultural symbiosis. This symposium reflects on its 20-year history and discusses the intersections between local society and international cooperation.
[Program]
- Keynote: Michio Ito (Advisor, Efa Japan) on the current state and future expectations of community-based international cooperation.
- Cross-talk: Motomu Kinoshita (Chairperson, Efa Japan) and Noriyuki Goto (Nishitokyo City official) on the possibilities of collaboration between civil society and public services.
- Moderator: Arisa Ota (Director, Efa Japan)
FAQ
When is the EFAJAPAN Symposium 2026 being held?
It will be held from 14:00 to 16:00 on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Where is the event venue?
It is at the 'Autonomous Labor Union Hall, 6th Floor Large Conference Room' located at 1-6 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
Is there a participation fee?
Participation is free, but prior registration is required.
Can I watch if I cannot attend in person?
Yes, on-demand viewing is available later, and prior registration is accepted.
What are the main themes of the symposium?
The symposium will discuss the role of local government employees and civil society in the 'Age of Division,' as well as the intersection of local communities and international cooperation.