HOMECase Studies
Case Studies
SATREPS projects are selected each year from project proposals submitted by Japanese research institutions. In the first four years beginning in April 2008, a total of 60 projects commenced in 33 countries. These projects are now in progress, including the projects introduced in the case studies below.
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Environment and Energy
Don't Mix/Don't Collect
- Sustainable sanitation for the Sahel -
Water and sanitary systems have a large part to play in breaking the cycle of poverty. SATREPS project provides sustainable solutions.
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Bioresources
World-class Microbial Resource Center
- Re-evaluating and developing bioresources in Indonesia -
Reasearchers collect microorganisms that are potentially useful for agriculture and livestock production, determining their characteristics and creating a database that contributes to the safe and sustainable use of microbial resources.
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Natural Disaster Prevention
Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation
- Global benefits from Japan-Peru research -
Researchers from two countries with similar seismic environments collaborate to generate new knowledge that enhances the technology for mitigating earthquake and tsunami disasters.
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Infectious Disease Control
Developing New Medicines for Infectious Diseases
- Studies based on Ghanaian medicinal plants -
By discovering scientific evidence to support traditional healthcare resources, researchers hope to raise treatment rates by facilitating therapeutic strategies that suit local requirements.
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- Research Fields & Areas
Research fields and areas eligible for SATREPS projects
- Invitation of Research Proposal
Information regarding details of the application process for SATREPS research projects
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Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
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