Local Communities
- Value creation that leads to solutions to the issues in each region -
Africa/Epson Signs Four MOUs with the Government of Senegal and African Private Enterprises at TICAD9
Seiko Epson Corporation signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Government of Senegal and African private enterprises during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), held from August 20 to 22 at Pacifico Yokohama in Kanagawa, Japan. These MOUs pertain to pilot projects utilizing projectors in the fields of education and agriculture.
Epson, leveraging its expertise in the use of projectors in education, has been conducting pilot projects in developing countries since 2022. The aim of these pilot projects is to reduce educational inequality caused by regional and social differences. Through the swift implementation of the newly signed MOUs and the creation of sustainable business models, Epson will continue to help solve local societal issues and revitalize regional economies as it works toward achieving sustainability and enriching communities.
Provided by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Reference
The Commemorative Ceremony for Signed Cooperation Documents at TICAD9 List of Documents
South Africa / Establish local economy and employment with giving digital printing skills
Independent, Interactive, Deep Learning
Epson South Africa has established a new venue with great potential to support the local community.
Retrain and Reimagine is a new initiative that will look to support individuals to learn new skills.
Unemployment is >32% in South Africa and this initiative will offer valuable knowledge and experience to the individual and more broadly benefit society.
Epson South Africa will seek to work with local companies and education institutions to develop this initiative.
Through a partnership with Print SA, the printing industries federation of South Africa, Epson South Africa will have the ability to contribute to and sponsor individuals to attend learning programmes which will prepare them to enter the printing industry.
For
- Students
- Artists
- Entrepreneurs
- Business partners
Form of Involvement
- Sponsorship to attend learning programs
- Free use of the Epson Commercial and Industrial Facility
- Expert advice about specialized printing applications (signage, textile and photo printing, etc.)
- Technical support for production workflows
Issues Addressed and Benefits
Activities and Approach
In a region suffering heavy unemployment, we support new businesses and creativity by providing students, young entrepreneurs and artists with learning programs, expert advice and technical support about specialized printing applications and production workflows.
Value Provided
- Support for new product and value creation
- Support new business start-up
- Support employment through skill acquisition
Nagano / Collaborating with local government to host a triathlon
Independent, Interactive, Deep Learning
Local governments in Suwa and surrounding cities in Nagano Prefecture, along with local chambers of commerce and industry and the Nagano Prefecture Triathlon Association, partnered to organize and host the second Suwako 8Peaks Middle Triathlon, in June 2024. In addition to supporting race operations by using its GPS and sensor technology to monitor the athletes’ location and safety, Epson also provided them with reports containing motion analysis data on things such as their running form during the race. By providing the athletes not only with their own race times but also with data they can use to benchmark themselves against other competitors, Epson is helping to motivate the athletes to compete again the following year, enhancing the attractiveness of the region, and revitalizing the community.
Passing on the Beauty of Lake Suwa and the Yatsugatake Mountains to the Next Generation
Takuya Kojima
Executive Director Triathlon Organizing Committee
The Suwako 8Peaks Middle Triathlon was realized through the cooperation of the three municipalities that surround Lake Suwa and that want to restore the lake to its former glory and the three municipalities that spread along the foothills of the Yatsugatake mountain range and that want to make the area a Mecca for road biking. We intend to make the triathlon a tradition for passing on the beauty of Lake Suwa and the Yatsugatake Mountains to the next generation. We look forward to continuing to work with Epson to make the tournament a success.
Issues Addressed and Benefits
Activities and Approach
We aim to promote health and improve the quality of life for people of all ages by providing them with a safe environment to engage in sports of all kinds, including triathlons, and by offering advice on how to improve their exercise habits.
Value Provided
- Real-time monitoring of athletes
- Visualize athletes' exercise information to improve their skills
- Improve operational efficiency through optimal staffing
- Offer safety and added value that enhance the value of the event itself and support community development activities
Japan / Discussions with Local Citizens
Seiko Epson and group companies hold opinion exchange meetings, inviting people from the regions where we have bases.
We strive to build good relationships of trust by helping people deepen their understanding of Seiko Epson business, environmental activities, and risk management system, while also actively listening to the needs and issues of the local community.Every year, we invite the mayor of Fujimi Town, Nagano business, and other local officials to our Suwa Minami and Fujimi business for tours and discussion meetings.
The tours include environmental facilities in Suwanami and the IJS Studio and SCF (Solution Center Fujimi) in Fujimi, where participants are introduced to actual machines and technologies to help them understand the social value that our company provides.
In addition, the meetings are a time for lively exchange of opinions that will lead to the development of both the local community and the company.
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