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About IDE

Our Goal: Intellectual Contributions to the World

The Institute of Developing Economies (IDE) aims to make intellectual contributions to the world as a leading center of social-science research on developing regions. We accumulate locally-grounded knowledge on these areas, clarify the conditions and issues they are facing, and disseminate a better understanding of these areas both domestically and abroad. These activities provide an intellectual foundation to facilitate cooperation between Japan and the international community for addressing development issues.


Name

Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO)
(A research institution affiliated with JETRO, which is an incorporated administrative agency)


President

KIMURA Fukunari


Address

Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO)
Wakaba 3-2-2, Mihamaku, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, 261-8545, Japan
TEL: +81-43-299-9500 FAX: +81-43-299-9724
http://www.ide.go.jp/ E-mail: info


Brief History

1958: Institute of Developing Economies (juridical foundation) established.
1960: The institute reorganized into a semi-governmental body under the "Institute of Developing Economies Law."
1998: July 1st, merged with JETRO.
1999: December 1st, moved to the metropolitan center of Makuhari City, Chiba Prefecture.
2003: October 1st, reorganized into an incorporated administrative agency.

Outline of IDE

LibraryLibrary

The IDE Library boasts a wide selection of materials and resources to assist research dealing with the economics, politics and social issues of developing countries and regions.

IDEASIDEAS

IDE Advanced School (IDEAS) was founded in 1990 for the purpose of training front-line development specialists in the field of economic development and economic cooperation.

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