Cooperation Agreement with Local Governments
Kochi University has entered into agreements with Kochi Prefecture and 17 municipalities to collaborate with local governments and contribute to regional revitalization and development.
Kochi Prefecture
Signed on December 13, 2012
Contributing to the formation and development of vibrant and diverse local communities
① Matters concerning the utilization of the intellectual, human, and material resources of Kochi University and Kochi Prefecture
② Matters concerning projects jointly implemented by Kochi University and Kochi Prefecture
③ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Kochi Prefectural Board of Education
Signed on February 15, 2005
Through a partnership between Kochi University and the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education, the two organizations aim to promote mutual exchange and contribute to the advancement of education in the region.
Kochi University conducts exchange classes and other activities for students at high schools under the jurisdiction of the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education, with the goal of deepening their understanding of educational content and encouraging them to take a proactive approach to making their own career decisions.
Motoyama Town
Signed on June 14, 2024
Contributing to downtown revitalization and the creation of mechanisms to attract capital and people back to the area
① Matters related to downtown revitalization
② Matters related to human resource development
③ Matters related to improving community well-being
④ Matters related to education and research
⑤ Matters related to expanding community activities and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
⑥ Matters related to Motoyama Town’s plans, etc.
⑦ Matters related to Motoyama Town’s policies, etc.
⑧ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Hidaka Village
Signed on September 20, 2023
Digital Transformation and Human Resource Development,Contributing to Sustainable Village Development
① Matters related to the digital transformation (DX) of communities and society, including the elimination of the digital divide
② Matters related to the development of human resources, such as members of the Regional Revitalization Corps
③ Matters related to sustainable village development
④ Matters related to education and research
⑤ Matters related to community activities and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
⑥ Matters related to Hidaka Village’s plans, etc.
⑦ Matters related to Hidaka Village’s policies, etc.
⑧ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Tsuyuhara Town
Signed on May 10, 2019
Sustainable "Yusuhara Development"
① Yusuhara Town Comprehensive Development Plan, Phase 2: Comprehensive Strategy for Revitalizing Communities, People, and Jobs
② Enhancing the Appeal of Yusuhara High School
③ Creating Diverse Learning Opportunities
Shimanto Town
Signed on March 30, 2015
Contributing to Human Resource Development and Industrial Promotion: Shimanto Town Accepts One Employee as a Trainee (Local Government Collaboration Coordinator)
① Matters related to human resource development
② Matters related to industrial promotion
③ Matters related to education and research at Kochi University
④ Matters related to expanding regional learning and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
⑤ Matters related to Shimanto Town’s plans, etc.
⑥ Matters related to Shimanto Town’s policies, etc.
⑦ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Suzaki City
Signed on January 22, 2015
Acceptance of one Suzaki City employee as a trainee (Local Government Collaboration Coordinator)
① Matters related to human resource development ② Matters related to the promotion of local industries
③ Matters related to education and research at Kochi University
④ Matters related to expanding regional learning and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
⑤ Matters related to Suzaki City’s plans, etc.
⑥ Matters related to Suzaki City’s policies, etc.
⑦ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Yasuda Town
Signed on March 25, 2013
Contributing to regional revitalization and development
① Matters related to education and research at Kochi University
② Matters related to expanding regional learning and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
③ Matters related to Yasuda Town’s plans, etc.
④ Matters related to Yasuda Town’s policies, etc.
⑤ Matters related to agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, as well as regional development (including the improvement of residents’ welfare)
⑥ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Geisei Village
Signed on January 27, 2012
Contributing to regional revitalization and development
① Matters related to education and research at Kochi University
② Matters related to expanding regional learning and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
③ Matters related to plans and other initiatives in Geisei Village
④ Matters related to policies and other initiatives in Geisei Village
⑤ Matters related to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and regional development
⑥ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Kuroshio Town
Signed on October 6, 2009
Contributing to regional revitalization and development
① Matters related to education and research at Kochi University
② Matters related to expanding regional learning and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
③ Matters related to Kuroshio Town’s plans, etc.
④ Matters related to Kuroshio Town’s policies, etc.
⑤ Matters related to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and regional development
⑥ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Kōnan City
Signed on September 12, 2008
Contributing to regional revitalization and development
① Matters related to education and research at Kochi University
② Matters related to expanding regional learning and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
③ Matters related to plans and other initiatives of Konan City
④ Matters related to policies and other initiatives of Konan City
⑤ Matters related to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and regional development
⑥ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Shimanto City
Signed on June 5, 2007
To provide the knowledge and experience accumulated by Kochi University and Shimanto City, and to promote concrete and practical activities
① Projects related to environmental conservation of the Shimanto River and its estuary
② Projects related to the promotion of inland fisheries
③ Matters related to academic information and the dispatch of lecturers
④ Matters related to regional development and innovation
⑤ Matters related to education and research at Kochi University
⑥ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Kochi City
Signed on March 28, 2006
Kochi University and Kochi City will contribute to the creation of a new local community by sharing the knowledge and experience each has accumulated, thereby consistently taking a comprehensive approach to improve residents’ welfare, promote regional development, and advance education and research.
Muroto City
Signed on August 9, 2005
Contributing to Regional Revitalization and Development: Accepting Two Muroto City Employees as Trainees (Local Government Collaboration Coordinators)
① Matters related to education and research at Kochi University
② Matters related to expanding regional learning and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
③ Matters related to Muroto City’s plans, etc.
④ Matters related to Muroto City’s policies, etc.
⑤ Matters related to the utilization of Muroto deep-sea water
⑥ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Otoyo Town
Signed on August 12, 2003
Contributing to regional revitalization and development
① Matters related to education and research at Kochi University
② Matters related to expanding regional learning and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
③ Matters related to plans and other initiatives in Otoyo Town
④ Matters related to policies and other initiatives in Otoyo Town
⑤ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Kami City
Signed on April 10, 2003
Contributing to regional revitalization and development
① Matters related to the education and research of Kochi University
② Matters related to expanding regional learning and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
③ Matters related to Kami City’s plans, etc.
④ Matters related to Kami City’s policies, etc.
⑤ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Tosa City
Signed on December 13, 2002
Contributing to regional revitalization and development
① Matters related to education and research at Kochi University
② Matters related to expanding regional learning and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
③ Matters related to Tosa City’s plans, etc.
④ Matters related to Tosa City’s policies, etc.
⑤ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Nangoku City
Signed on November 27, 2002
Contributing to regional revitalization and development
① Matters related to the education and research of Kochi University
② Matters related to expanding regional learning and research opportunities for students enrolled at Kochi University
③ Matters related to Nankoku City’s plans, etc.
④ Matters related to Nankoku City’s policies, etc.
⑤ Other matters necessary to achieve the objectives
Tano Town
Signed on April 23, 2002
Contributing to the Advancement of Education in the Region
① Projects related to the exchange, analysis, and utilization of educational information
② Projects related to collaborative and commissioned research
③ Projects related to Kochi University’s S·O·S Educational Development Research
④ Projects related to visiting researchers
⑤ Other projects necessary to achieve these objectives