Changes in Japan's ODA Charters and ODA Policy

Abstract

This study traces development process of Japan`s ODA and its policies focusing on ODA Charters, and analyzes international and domestic factors which have influenced changes of ODA Charters. Japanese government set up ODA Charter in 1992 and revised it in 2003, and again in 2015. Through revision of the Charters, Japanese government has been accepted international ODA norms. However, due to its domestic and international challenges, Japan still shows an inclination to seek its national economic and security interests.