Peacemaking Initiatives
The International community has seen an increase in peacekeeping operations, with the scope of mandates expanding, as organizations have diversified their modes of operation, and organizations like the UN actively pursue these interests.
Embracing these interests, Japan has devoted considerable efforts to peace-building. These interest are seen expressed in the objectives of Japan's security policy as well. One of the goals of the country's security policy is to improve security in the international community, recognizing that international peace and security is interlinked to the peace and security in Japan.
Japan's has contributed to peacemaking initiatives through the following ways:
- its Official Development Assistance program
- cooperation under the International Peace Cooperation Law
- intellectual cooperation in international efforts
Official Development Assistance
The Official Development Assistance, commonly referred to as the ODA, is an arm of Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Its goal is to aid developing nations, providing supplies, civil engineering , and other assistance as needed.
The ODA was started in 1954. It was at this time when Japan signed the Colombo Plan, and in doing so, pledged to provide aid to the nations in need.
Since 2003, this group has provided over 221 billion US dollars to over 150 nations and regions.
See participation in the United Nations for more details.
Japan contributes to UN Peacekeeping Operations financially. In 2007, this financial contribution reached 1.16 billion US dollars. This has led to Japan providing the finances for almost one sixth of the expenses and being the second contribute to the Peacekeeping operations.
International Peace Cooperation Law
In June 1992, Japan enacted the Act on Cooperation for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and Other Operations. The three pillars of Japan's international peace cooperation are established by this law: participation in UN operations, contribution to humanitarian efforts internationally, and contribution to election observation operations internationally.
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| Japan has, on many occasions, supplied personnel and other forms of aid for international peace efforts led by the UN. |
See participation in the United Nations for more details.
Japan contributes to UN Peacekeeping Operations financially. In 2007, this financial contribution reached 1.16 billion US dollars. This has led to Japan providing the finances for almost one sixth of the expenses and being the second contribute to the Peacekeeping operations.
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| Japan is the second largest financial contributor to UN operations, only after the United States. |
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