Yokohama Partnership of Resources and Technologies (Y-PORT)

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1 Yokohama Partnership of Resources and Technologies () International Technical Cooperation Division City of Yokohama 27 th October,

2 Yokohama s International Technical Cooperation (What is Y PORT?) Yokohama Partnership of Resources and Technologies International technical cooperation based on public-private partnership and drawing on the resources and technology of Yokohama It is essential to provide not simple products but solutions through combining technologies and knowhow of the public and private sectors Enhancement of international technical cooperation 2 Support from central government Project Technological capacities of firms in the city Knowhow and technologies of the City of Yokohama

3 Yokohama s Growth and its Commitment to Solution of Urban Challenges Yokohama has grown while overcoming urban challenges. The city has been managed to tackle population explosion, infrastructure improvement, environmental pollution problems, urban regeneration, environmental conservation, etc. 3

4 Trend of Japanʼs Population Pyramid Rapid change in population pyramid Age Year Male Female 4 Sources: National Institute of Population and Social Security Research Population (Tens of thousands)

5 Future Population Estimates for Yokohama (Thousands) % 9.0% 13.6% % 63.7% 62.7% 64.2% 69.4% % Population by three age categories 13.2% 66.6% 20.2% 12.0% 23.8% 10.7% 25.6% 26.8% 28.7% Ages: 0-14 Ages: Ages: 65 or over (Year) Actual results for 2005 and estimates for 2010 and onwards. Source: the City of Yokohama 3 5 Total population is expected to peak at million in 2020 and then decrease. The population aging rate, which was 16.9% in 2005, is expected to rise to 28.7% by 2030.

6 Japan s Dependence on Exports (Industrial Structure Vision, METI) 6

7 Capturing Overseas Markets to Accelerate Growth 1. Worsening environment in emerging countries due to increasing population in urban areas. Yokohamaʼs technologies and experience will be able to help improve the environment. 2. Demand for infrastructure such as urban development is expanding rapidly. This provides big business opportunities for firms in Yokohama. 3. Promotion of overseas business development by firms in Yokohama through overseas infrastructure improvement It then will lead to the vitalization of the economy of the City of Yokohama. 7

8 Yokohama Has Various Competitive Advantages Pacifico Yokohama is one of the worldʼs largest convention complexes and provides a range of facilities, from meeting rooms and the exhibition hall to the hotel. Total Number of Convention Participants by City Name of city Total number of participants Yokohama 327,513 Tokyo (23 wards) 152,193 Fukuoka 114,103 Name of city Number of Conventions held by City Number of conventions held Tokyo (23 wards) 497 Fukuoka 206 Yokohama 179 (JNTO 2009 Convention Statistics) 8

9 Yokohama Has Various Competitive Advantages Urban Development Refuse and resources G30 Plan, aimed to achieve 30% reduction of the amount of garbage, and formulation of Yokohama 3R Dream (Slim) Plan for further reduction by 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycling). Water environment Prevention of global warming Yokohama Smart City Project 9 Implementation of the optimal energy management in urban districts whose utilization forms vary, including those for business, commercial and condominium buildings, etc.

10 Aiming to Become an International Model City The Project is positioned as Overseas Business Promotion Strategy in Mid-Term 4 Year Plan <Main Approaches> 1. Urban development advisory service 2. City promotion 3. Support for overseas development of business by firms in Yokohama The Eco2 cities Initiative is a strategy for urban development aimed at sustainable city-building through harmonization of ecological and economic ends. Yokohama was selected as one of the first six Eco2 global best practice cities. 10

11 Approaches to Support Overseas Business Development for Firms in Yokohama Public-private partnerships Collaboration with central government and related institutions such as JICA and JBIC, etc. Collaboration with international institutions such as WB and ADB. Collaboration with overseas cities. Dialogue with firms in the City Partnership agreement between the JICA and Yokohama 11 Comprehensive partnership agreements for international technical cooperation with JGC Corporation and JFE Engineering Corporation Agreement between the JBIC and Yokohama for business cooperation