From left to right, Ms. Nuntaporn Sittidetboripat, Mr. SAKUDO Shunsuke, Mr. KOBAYASHI Hiroyuki (left) and Mr. Piroon Laismit (right), both holding a gift together, Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (seated in a wheelchair in front of Mr. Somchai Rungsilp), and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat pose for a group photo

JICA representatives (left) discuss with APCD representatives (right)

Mr. Piroon Laismit (center) speaks during the meeting while Mr. Somchai Rungsilp (left) and Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (right) listen attentively

From left to right, Ms. Nuntaporn Sittidetboripat, Mr. KOBAYASHI Hiroyuki, and Mr. SAKUDO Shunsuke participate in the meeting

Mr. Somchai Rungsilp (center) speaks during the meeting while Mr. Piroon Laismit (right) listen attentively

Mr. SAKUDO Shunsuke (center) and Mr. KOBAYASHI Hiroyuki (left) listen attentively 

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat (center) listen attentively 

Mr. Piroon Laismit (right) provides information about APCD 60+ Bakery and Chocolate Café to Mr. KOBAYASHI Hiroyuki (left) and Mr. SAKUDO Shunsuke in the background

Mr. Piroon Laismit (center) provides information about APCD 60+ Bakery and Chocolate Café to Mr. KOBAYASHI Hiroyuki (left) and Mr. SAKUDO Shunsuke (right)

Mr. Piroon Laismit (center) together with Mr. KOBAYASHI Hiroyuki (right) and Mr. SAKUDO (right side of Mr. Piroon Laismit) order beverages at APCD 60+ Bakery and Chocolate Café

From left to right, Mr. SAKUDO Shunsuke, Mr. KOBAYASHI Hiroyuki, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Ms. Nuntaporn Sittidetboripat, Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, and Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (seated in a wheelchair in front of Mr. Piroon Laismit) pose for a group photo

From left to right, Mr. SAKUDO Shunsuke, Mr. KOBAYASHI Hiroyuki, Mr. Piroon Laismit, Ms. Nuntaporn Sittidetboripat, and Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun (seated in a wheelchair in the center) pose for a group photo
 

JICA Visits APCD to Strengthen Partnership and Promote Disability-Inclusive Development

On 1 July 2026, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) welcomed a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for a courtesy visit to further strengthen the longstanding partnership between the two organizations and discuss future collaboration in advancing disability-inclusive development across the Asia-Pacific region.

The JICA delegation was led by Mr. KOBAYASHI Hiroyuki, Senior Vice President, JICA; Mr. SAKUDO Shunsuke, Chief Representative, JICA Thailand Office; and Ms. Nuntaporn Sittidetboripat, Program Officer, JICA Thailand Office.

The delegation was welcomed by Mr. Piroon Laismit, Executive Director of APCD; Mr. Somchai Rungsilp, Manager, Community Development Department; Ms. Nongnuch Maytarjittipun, Manager, Information & Knowledge Management; and Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat, Logistics Officer.

During the visit, both organizations exchanged views on future areas of cooperation and reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting disability-inclusive development, accessibility, and the empowerment of persons with disabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

The JICA delegation also visited the APCD 60+ Bakery and Chocolate Café, where they learned about the project’s approach to promoting inclusive employment through vocational skills development and sustainable livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities.

The visit reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between APCD and JICA and reflected the shared commitment of both organizations to advancing disability-inclusive development and fostering a more inclusive society where no one is left behind.