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With lower industrialization but increasing demand for new and innovative food products, agribusiness offers a significant opportunity for the revitalization of regional economies. Nomura is supporting the growth of community based agricultural industries through the Nomura Agri Planning & Advisory Co. Ltd. (NAPA). This leverages the financial services know how and information gathering abilities of Nomura's 178 nationwide branch offices to help grow businesses. NAPA works with 25 financial institutions across Japan to share information and promote the agricultural industry, with regional revitalization its main objective. NAPA's affiliate works with local farmers in Chiba and Hokkaido to produce both outdoor and indoor grown agricultural crops. Production technologies and farm management expertise are in turn used in NAPA's consulting business.
Under contract with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, NAPA has conducted a feasibility study for small hydroelectric power generation using agricultural water. Encouraging the use of agricultural water for small-scale hydroelectric power generation will open up various opportunities, such as addressing global warming through the use of renewable energy, diversifying energy sources and stimulating industrial development, including energy-related ventures. We will continue to support local economies by promoting small hydroelectric power generation in collaboration with relevant public agencies, local governments, regional financial institutions and our own network of 177 branch offices nationwide.
Industry-academia-government collaborations which leverage the knowledge of the local universities are essential for revitalizing the Japanese region's - the driving force behind Japan's national economy. Nomura Securities works closely in such partnerships all over Japan, focusing on helping to 'jump start' these regional economies. In Mie Prefecture, Nomura Securities collaborated with Mie University and Hyakugo Bank to establish a regional think tank at Mie University that serves local governments and regional industries and also helps to develop venture businesses in the region. Nomura Securities also works with Utsunomiya University and Fukushima University to help revitalize local economies and provide support for earthquake reconstruction initiatives.
In April 2012, Nomura Securities concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement with Fukushima University's Fukushima Future Center for Regional Revitalization, which is assisting earthquake reconstruction activities in the prefecture. This marks the first time that Nomura Securities has concluded a partnership agreement with a national university to assist the earthquake reconstruction effort. As part of its support, Nomura Securities initiated the Paper Reduction Project where it donated ¥100 to the Center for every client that agreed to receive their statements in electronic format. As a result, thanks to the shared commitment of our clients, Nomura Securities was able to make a donation of ¥8,063,400. Nomura Securities stands committed to this accord and will continue to proactively assist earthquake reconstruction efforts led by universities and local governments.
The healthcare industry in Japan is expected to grow on the back of the country's slowing birthrate and aging population, but the industry is also faced with serious challenges, such as how to strengthen its management structure and improve its financial standing. Nomura is helping to secure the safety of regional medicine, revitalize regional economies and generate employment opportunities through healthcare and nursing care consulting and the provision of financial solutions by Nomura Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Nomura supports hospitals across Japan that provide helicopter emergency medical services. An increasing number of hospitals are introducing medical helicopters to provide emergency medical services to patients in remote areas and mountainous regions where the terrain makes it difficult for doctors to reach patients by road. Despite this growing demand for services, currently there are not enough helicopters available due to the considerable operating costs. Nomura has donated 1 million yen to each of the hospitals listed below to support their helicopter emergency medical services and contribute to the healthcare of the local community.
Donations
| Date | Hospital |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2011 | Kimitsu Chuo Hospital |
| February 15, 2011 | Nippon Medical School, Chiba Hokusou Hospital |
| March 10, 2011 | Maebashi Red Cross Hospital |
| September 29, 2011 | Gifu University Hospital |
| November 29, 2011 | Toyooka Hospital |
| January 30, 2012 | Iwate Medical University Hospital |
| February 28, 2012 | Mie University Hospital Ise Red Cross Hospital |
| February 29, 2012 | Kimitsu Chuo Hospital Nippon Medical School, Chiba Hokusou Hospital |
| March 9, 2012 | Saku Central Hospital |
| March 30, 2012 | Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital |
| May 30, 2012 | Maebashi Red Cross Hospital |
| June 8, 2012 | Akita Red Cross Hospital |
| November 29, 2012 | Kurume University Hospital Gifu University Hospital Toyooka Hospital |
| February 8, 2013 | Iwate Medical University Hospital |
| March 8, 2013 | Kimitsu Chuo Hospital |
| March 15, 2013 | Maebashi Red Cross Hospital |
| March 22, 2013 | Ise Red Cross Hospital |
| March 28, 2013 | Nippon Medical School, Chiba Hokusou Hospital Mie University Hospital Saku Central Hospital Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital |
Nomura supports clients to solve social issues through their business in areas such as clean technology and healthcare sectors, by providing financial services globally.
In the clean technology sector, we supported the financing for new eco-friendly products and technological developments, which included capital raising for Ceramic Fuel Cells in Australia and TMO Renewables in the UK. We also hosted the 8th Nomura Global Environment Technology Conference 2012 where we helped to promote collaboration among companies, universities, public agencies, municipalities and financial institutions with the theme of venture capital support.
In the healthcare sector, we supported the financing for new products and technological developments aimed at people's health and advancements in the medical field, which included capital raising for MDxHealth in Belgium and Vernalis in the UK. We also acted as a financial advisor for Japanese healthcare companies looking to expand into emerging countries that have strong demand for pharmaceuticals. These include the acquisition of a Swiss pharmaceutical company Nycomed by Takeda Pharmaceutical and the acquisition of shares in C&O Pharmaceutical Technology of China by Shionogi & Co.
Nomura helped public institutions around the world in their fund raising to lend money to or make investments in private sector companies, with the purpose of promoting economic development, industrial growth and exports. These include JBIC, DBJ and JICA in Japan as well as Kommunalbanken and Kommuninvest internationally. In addition, we also served as a financial advisor as part of our initiative to help public institutions support private sector companies in improving and redeveloping social infrastructure.
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