Past events (Feb. 14)
>>Public Briefing by Poly-Glu Social Business
On 14th February 2013, the Embassy of Japan co-hosted a public briefing on the “Simple Type Water Treatment System”, an innovative, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly water treatment facility using Japanese technology. It is a system which enables one to transform muddy and unsafe into clean and potable water by using a special type of powder, and was invented by POLY-GLU SOCIAL BUSINESS Co., LTD., a Japanese SME based in Osaka.
The company has already launched and successfully rolled out community-based water businesses in partnership with rural and urban communities in developing countries like Bangladesh and Somalia. In order to bring success stories to Tanzania, a pilot project was commenced in Bukoba District, Kagera Region from December 2012 with financial support from the Government of Japan.
During the event, Kanetoshi ODA, Chairman and CEO of Poly-Glu Social Business Co., Ltd. introduced the “Simple Type Water Treatment System” to the Tanzanian public and reported back on the successful results of the pilot project in Bukoba. In addition, there was an active discussion on the possibility of rolling out projects in other areas of Tanzania.
The event was attended by important partners of this initiative, including Hon. Mr. Fabian Masawe, Kagera Regional Commissioner, as well as potential stakeholders from the Government of Tanzania, the civil society and the media community.
President Oda explains and shows an experiment. (left)
