| ID | 175659 |
| Title Proper | trajectory of ODA’s strategic use and reforms – from Nakasone Yasuhiro to Abe Shinzō |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yamamoto, Raymond |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA), one of the country’s most important foreign policy instruments, was until recently regarded as a prime example of a bureaucratic-led and fragmented decision-making system. Nevertheless, Prime Minister Abe Shinzō has held great control over ODA, using it for his political goals. This paper focuses on Abe’s efficient employment of ODA analysing the ODA-related administrative reforms he implemented. The analysis also looks at the ODA’s history to include reforms since the time of Prime Minister Nakasone Yasuhiro in order to unravel the roots of Abe’s influence. Yet, the analysis concludes that the prime minister’s increased authority is not followed by a static and predictable ODA strategy. |
| `In' analytical Note | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 74, No.6; Oct 2020: p.633-648 |
| Journal Source | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol: 74 No 6 |
| Key Words | Political Leadership ; Japan ; Administrative Reform ; Official Development Assistance ; Japanese Politics ; Shinzō Abe |