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international cooperation
Collaborative efforts between countries or international organizations to address shared challenges such as development, disaster relief, or environmental issues.
A compound of 国際 (international) + 協力 (cooperation). Frequently appears in news, government policy, and academic contexts. Japan's international cooperation is primarily channeled through JICA (国際協力機構, Japan International Cooperation Agency).
Common collocations
- 国際協力機構: international cooperation agency (JICA)
- 国際協力事業: international cooperation projects
- 国際協力を推進する: to promote international cooperation
- 国際協力に貢献する: to contribute to international cooperation
Similar words
- 国際交流: international exchange — focuses on cultural and people-to-people exchanges, while 国際協力 emphasizes collaborative problem-solving between nations
- 開発援助: development aid — a specific form of 国際協力 focused on helping developing countries
Related Words
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国際交流 (international exchange)
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人道支援 (humanitarian aid)
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平和維持活動 (peacekeeping operations)