Tokyo Development Learning Center（TDLC） is a member of the World Bank’s Global Development Learning Network(GDLN), a partnership of approximately 120 recognized global institutions collaborating in the design and delivery of a range of learning solutions for people working in development.

Our technical services:

  —videoconferencing, video content management and technical support services for all Distance Learning Centers in the East Asia Pacific region

  —live video-streaming, multimedia, and post-production services, video on demand

  —facilitation and support for programs covering a wide range of development issues through the use of our technical hub resources

Our goal:

  —to help disseminate Japanese expertise to the Asia Pacific region and Africa, Latin America and the rest of the globe through blended distance learning (a mix of different learning approaches, synonymous with the integration of digital learning technologies)

  —to connect at least 80 percent of GDLN videoconferences held in the East Asia Pacific region

Our role as a GDLN Regional Technology Hub:

Our regional hub was launched in March 2009. An average of 10 conferences are currently being connected each month—20 percent of all conferences held in the East Asia Pacific region. Our goal is to raise this connection percentage to at least 80 percent.

The World Bank’s network operation center in Washington, DC has connected all GDLN Asia Pacific conferences to date. With the new TDLC regional hub service, GDLN centers will be able to take advantage of a hub in their own time zone, offering further convenience, flexibility, and real-time technical support.

The hub service has been gearing up since its spring launch, and is looking forward to some busy months ahead.

TDLC supports the regional GDLN organization, GLDN Asia Pacific, cooperating with other Distance Learning Centers to improve services for the benefit of our partners.

By using TDLC/GDLN services, our partners enjoy the capability to enhance their activities in a cost-effective, convenient way, from the comfort of their nearest GDLN offices or designated venues.