The 24th meeting of the OPPS Forum was held on January 16, 2024 as a hybrid of real and online for the purpose of exchanges and information sharing among members. A total of 23 people from member companies participated in the venue and via Zoom.

This time, Ms. Yurika Suzuki of the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) gave a lecture on “Progress of Infrastructure Development Initiatives including PPP in the Philippines”.
Afterwards, the secretariat reported on the “Secretariat Meeting with the PPP Center in the Philippines” and the “1st Fiji Workshop” and shared information on the “Fiji Forum,” the “2nd Fiji Workshop” and the “Joint Seminar with PPPC in the Philippines” which are scheduled for the future.

　　<24th OPPS Forum Program>
　　　1. Opening
　　　2. Theme
　　　　(1) Speech: Progress of Infrastructure Development Initiatives including PPP in the Philippines.
　　　　　　　　　Ms. Yurika Suzuki, Institute of Developing Economies, JETRO
　　　　(2) Report on the secretariat meeting with the PPPC (November 16)
　　　　(3) Report on the 1st Fiji Workshop (November 28)
　　　　(4) Other information sharing (see below)
　　　　　　Fiji Forum (January 31 & February 1)
　　　　　　2nd Fiji Workshop (February 1, Secretariat meeting)
　　　　　　Joint seminar with PPPC, Philippines (February 14)
　　　3. Q&A/opinion exchange
　　　4. Closing

Ms. Yurika Suzuki, Institute of Developing Economies, JETRO

On November 28, the Organization for PPP Promotion and Support (OPPS) held the first workshop on PPP project development in water and wastewater with the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, and Fiji Water Authority in the Republic of Fiji.

Many people from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism attended, including Mr. Onodera, Deputy Minister for International Projects. In addition, Ms. Moeko Yoshitomi, an international cooperation specialist from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, gave a presentation.

In this workshop, we had a lively exchange of views on OPPS initiatives, Fiji’s Water Sector Strategy 2050 and PPP opportunities, and Japan’s case studies in the water supply sector.

Furthermore, we have agreed to hold the second and third workshops.

OPPS Chairman Mr. Yamauchi and Vice Chairman Mr. Uemura attended the meeting, and OPPS will continue to hold workshops with the Republic of Fiji to actively develop PPP projects and promote and support the initiatives of member companies.

The venue

The 23rd meeting of the OPPS Forum was held on November 14th, 2023 as a hybrid of real and online for the purpose of exchanges and information sharing among members. A total of 26 people from member companies participated in the venue and via Zoom.

 This time, Mrs. Oguchi, Mr. Muto, Mr. Felix, and Mr. Imaizumi of Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo) gave a presentation on “PPP in Asia (Update in Vietnam, Philippines, and Bangladesh)”. Afterwards, the secretariat shared information on “Joint Seminar with PPP Center in the Philippines (Overview of Joint Seminar and Project Information.”

　<23rd OPPS Forum Program>
　　1. Opening
　　2. Theme
　　（１）Lecture: PPP in Asia (Update in Vietnam, the Philippines, and Bangladesh)
　　　　　Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)
　　　　　Mrs. Oguchi, Attorney-at-Law 　Mr. Muto, Attorney-at-Law (Vietnam)
　　　　　Mr. Felix, Attorney-at-Law (Philippines)　 Mr. Imaizumi, Attorney-at-Law (Bangladesh)
　　（２）Joint Seminar with the Philippine PPP Center
　　　　　Overview of Joint Seminar and Deal Information (OPPS Secretariat)
　　（３）Other information sharing
　　3. Q&A/opinion exchange
　　4. Closing

Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)　　Mrs. Oguchi, Attorney-at-Law

On October 19, the Organization for PPP Promotion and Support (OPPS) held a secretariat meeting with the Philippine PPP Center (PPPC) to discuss the guidelines for holding a joint seminar and the screening of PPP projects to be introduced to OPPS members.

The meeting was conducted by PPPC Executive Director Cynthia Hernandez, Deputy Director Eleazar Ricote, and OPPS Director and Vice Chairman Kimikazu Uemura.

Utilizing additional project information shared by PPPC, OPPS will screen introducing projects for the joint seminar to support the promotion of OPPS members’ efforts in PPP projects in a wide range of fields in the Philippines.

Agenda:　
1. Introduction and Recognition of Participants (5 minutes )

2. Greetings (5 minutes )
　Mr. UEMURA Kimikazu
　Vice President, Organization for PPP Promotion Support

3. Discussion on OPPS initiatives for the Philippines’ projects (60 minutes)

4. Other confirmation items from OPPS (15 minutes)

5. Greetings (5 minutes)
　Mr. Eleazar RICOTE
　Deputy Executive Director, PPP Center