Message from the International Affairs Division

   Amidst rapidly progressing globalization, the duties of the International Affairs Division have been increasing each year in terms of both quality and quantity. Our major duties include international cooperation activities, survey research on foreign civil service systems, and operations related to international organizations. These are carried out by 12 staff members in the position of division director and below. Through these activities we have introduced Japan’s administrative and civil service systems, and at the same time we are learning a great deal from the systems of your countries. We members of the International Affairs Division receive the greatest sense of fulfillment when we put to use what we have learned to create an even better civil service in Japan, or when the above-mentioned Japanese systems are used for the benefit of your countries, such as the case of the establishment of the Mozambique Central Personnel Agency “The National Authority for Public Service”, as touched upon in the greeting by Director General Mr. Yoshida.

   Here at the NPA, we will continue in our efforts to introduce Japan’s systems to the world through international cooperation and public relations activities. We sincerely look forward to hearing your messages or any new information.