(1) Description
JICA invites specialists and government officials to Japan and, in cooperation with Japanese government institutions, local governments, corporations, and universities, provides them with the knowledge and technical expertise required in their countries. The participants are also introduced to Japanese business and culture, and other activities are undertaken to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries.
(2) KCCP Group and Region Focus Training in JFY2026
Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) Group and Region Focus trainings scheduled for fiscal 2026 (April 2026 to March 2027) are listed below.
| No. | Course Title | Deadline for application | Course duration |
| 1. | Competition Law and Policy – from the basics to the latest digital platform regulation | Aug 5, 2026. |
On-line: September 28- October 6, 2026.
In Japan; October 14-31, 2026. |
| 2. | Organization Management for Senior Police Officers | April 3, 2026 | June 07-27, 2026 |
| 3. | Promotion of Employment of Persons with Disabilities | June 8, 2026 | August 30- September 19,2026. |
| 4. | Sustainable Tourism for Local Development | July 31, 2026 | September 16- October 15, 2026. |
| 5. | Small and Medium Enterprise Development Policies (A) | May 4, 2026 | June 24-July 23, 2026 |
| 6. | Development and Promotion of New Industries through Accelerating Innovation | July 27, 2026. | Online: September 8-18, 2026. And in Japan September 23- October 10, 2026. |
| 7. | Enhancement of Startup Ecosystem in Metropolitan Area | May 4, 2026 | July 12-August 1, 2026. |
| 8. | Urban Public Transport (railway, Bus, etc.) | June 26, 2026 | September 23- October 16, 2026. |
| 9. | Mining (Environmentally Sustainable Mining and Recycling) | Aug 20, 2026 | September 30- November 19, 2026. |
| 10. |
Ecosystem-Based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR)
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July 01, 2026 | Online: September 7- September 18, 2026. And in Japan; September 26-October 10, 2026. |
| 11. | Municipal Solid Waste Management Practice | May 30, 2026 | Online: July 22 – August 25, 2026 and in Japan: August 26 to October 2,2026 |
| 12. | Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction | July 21, 2026 | Online: September 24-October 15, 2026 in Japan; October 19- November 21, 2026. |
| 13. | Quality and Productivity Improvement for Enterprise Competitiveness (Basic Kaizen) (B) | ||
| 14 | Renewable Energy (for decarbonization (YL) | May 4, 2026 | July 12- 31, 2026. |