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Dec.2021 The total number of participants of KITA training courses was over 10,000 from 166 countries
Jun.2021 Mr. Yamamoto was appointed as the fourth president of KITA
Jan.2018 The total number of participants of KITA training courses was over 9,000 from 164 countries
Oct.2016 Kitakyushu Maintenance Engineering Society (KME) was reintegrated into KITA
Oct.2015 The total number of participants of KITA training courses was over 8,000 from 155 countries
Jul.2015 The 35th Anniversary of KITA
Apr.2013 KITA Environmental Cooperation Center was integrated to Technical Cooperation Division
Mar.2013 The total number of participants of KITA training courses was over 7,000 from 146 countries
Apr.2012 KITA was registered as Public Interest Incorporated Foundation by Cabinet Office
Apr.2011 KITA Productivity Cooperation Center was integrated to Technical Cooperation Division
Kitakyushu Maintenance Engineering Society (KME) was separated from KITA
Jan.2011 Mr. Furuno was appointed as the third president of KITA
Oct.2010 The total number of participants of KITA training courses was over 6,000 from 137 countries
Jun.2009 KITA received "Environmental Conservation Achievement Award 2009" from the Minister of Environment
Aug.2008 The total number of participants of KITA training courses was over 5,000 from 130 countries
Feb.2008 KITA received "Kitakyushu Environmental Award" from the Mayor of Kitakyushu City
Dec.2005 The 25th Anniversary of KITA was celebrated
Jan.2005 Dr. Kohno was appointed as the second president of KITA
Nov.2000 The 20th Anniversary of KITA was celebrated
Jan.2000 KITA received a certificate of commendation from the Minister of Home Affairs
Nov.1998 KITA received a letter of appreciation from the Director General of the Environmental Agency
Oct.1995 KITA was awarded the Japan-Korea International Environment Award
Aug.1992 KITA was renamed as Kitakyushu International Techno-cooperative Association (KITA) with Technical Cooperation Division, Productivity Cooperation Center and Environmental Cooperation Center newly set up
Aug.1991 KITA received a certificate of commendation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Aug.1990 KITA received a letter of appreciation from the President of JICA
Oct.1982 Kitakyushu Maintenance Engineering Society (KME) was founded
Aug.1980 The first JICA training course on "Steel Material and Its Testing & Inspection" was started
Jul.1980 Kitakyushu International Training Association (KITA) was established and Mr. Mizuno was appointed as the first president