APCD staff and the delegation from JICA Thailand Office and the International Development Center of Japan (IDCJ) were engaged in discussions on the implementation and outcomes of the TCTP training course on DiDRR.

Representatives from APCD and the evaluation team exchanged insights on course structure, participant follow-up, and challenges in implementing inclusive training.

Group photo was taken after the joint evaluation meeting at APCD. Representatives from JICA Thailand Office, IDCJ, and APCD participated.

On June 6, 2025, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) welcomed a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the International Development Center of Japan (IDCJ) in Bangkok. The delegation included Mr. Shinji Maruyama, Senior Deputy Director from JICA’s Evaluation Department; Mr. Naomasa Fukuda, Representative of the JICA Thailand Office; and Mr. Yusuke Hasegawa and Dr. Ryo Sasaki from IDCJ. The visit was part of a joint evaluation for the Third Country Training Program (TCTP) on Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) in the ASEAN region.

The evaluation focused on the structure, outcomes, and challenges of the training program implemented by APCD. Representatives from APCD, including Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager of Community Development Department; Mr. Watcharapol Chuengcharoen, Chief of Networking & Collaboration; and Ms. Hiroko Itako, Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteer on DiDRR, actively participated in the discussions. They shared insights on the program’s achievements, follow-up with participants, and recommendations for future improvements.

The evaluation team collected valuable data through interviews and discussions, which will contribute to broader studies of other TCTP courses. APCD is proud to collaborate with JICA and TICA to enhance capacity-building efforts and promote inclusion in disaster risk reduction. The findings from this evaluation will help refine future programs, ensuring greater impact across the ASEAN region.