Public-private partnership guidelines for Yokohama Channel

In the Yokohama City Water Supply Business (hereinafter referred to as the “Yokohama Water Supply”), there is an urgent need to respond to issues such as sluggish water fee income, renewal and earthquake resistance of aging facilities, and securing and succession of technology.
On the other hand, in Japan, there are many business entities, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises, who are concerned about technical and human resources. Turning to the world, water problems represented by securing safe water. Is becoming increasingly serious, and the international expansion of water business in Japan is expected, water utilities with many years of experience in operation and management is particularly required.
Under these circumstances, Yokohama Water Supply, which has a history of more than 120 years since the establishment of the modern water supply, utilizes its technology and know-how as a business leading business in Japan, to improve the water supply situation in Japan and overseas. I think there is a duty to fulfill that role.
However, in promoting these initiatives, there is a limit to the fact that one water utility can work alone, so business entities in various fields such as local residents, private companies, universities, NPOs, and public institutions. Mutual cooperation with is essential.
Therefore, with the aim of developing the entire water supply world through mutual cooperation, this time, we will formulate the "Public-Private Partnership Guidelines" and clarify future approach policies and ideas, and work on these issues with all our efforts.

"Yokohama Channel promotes close cooperation and cooperation between each entity, and promotes the creation of active public and public interest places through" public-private partnerships ", and makes use of the wisdom and know-how that each entity has cultivated so far, Aiming to solve social issues and promote regional revitalization, we will promote active business development for business continuity. ]

In order to reach the common goal of solving water problems in Japan and overseas, we must continue to communicate as equal partners and take advantage of each other's benefits. Therefore, we will respect the mutually beneficial relationship (win-Win relationship) and promote cooperation after considering the balance of mutual benefits.

In order to actively draw proposals and consultations from the cooperating entities, we will actively publish information on the issues and the direction of initiatives in order to actively draw proposals and consultations from the cooperating entities, and set up external proposals on the water supply business, and clarify the window. To do.
From a relatively loose idea stage, we will start communication with the cooperating entity, explore the feasibility of the proposal together, and then decide whether to proceed to the plan realization stage.
On the other hand, in principle, cooperation with the cooperating entities should proceed in an open process.However, it is important for the person making proposals and consultations to prevent outflow of their own ideas, etc. We strive for appropriate protection.

In accordance with the City of Yokohama, Water Works Bureau Guidelines for Contact with Stakeholders (established on March 31, 2009), we will act with great care not to cause distrust or suspicions of customers (citizens).

We will promote joint research that leverage the strengths of each entity, solve problems faced by water utilities and create intellectual property, and take a further step toward solving global water problems.

• Joint research and business collaboration with private companies
• Creation of Intellectual Property through joint research with universities

We aim to develop human resources and human resources who will be responsible for the next generation of water supply business.

• Enhance mutual training system in cooperation with private companies
• Training of human resources who are well-versed in the water supply industry
• Knowledge and technology exchange through mutual use of university seminars and facilities
• Human resource development through support for small and medium-sized water utilities

In the world, approximately 13% of the population is unable to obtain clean water, and by utilizing the technologies and know-how we have cultivated so far, we will work with international organizations to contribute to the improvement of water conditions overseas.

• Contribute to the transfer of overseas technologies and know-how
• Dissemination of water supply issues around the world and the latest water supply technology

We will strengthen disaster response capabilities by strengthening mutual connections and building partnerships.

• Promote stockpiling of water at home and businesses
• Emergency water supply training with Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Associations, etc.
• Strengthening cooperation with other water utilities and city construction companies, enhancement of disaster recovery cooperation system

The water supply business, which supplies safe, high-quality water based on the water resources cultivated in the natural environment, is closely related to the environment. We aim to solve environmental problems such as conservation and energy conservation when supplying water supply.

• Promoting the Use of Renewable Energy
• Promoting conservation Water Source Eco Projects with Companies and Organizations
• Initiatives for Environmental Education

We will create a rich lifestyle culture that makes use of the characteristics of water, such as moisture and healing, such as proposing a summer lifestyle that makes use of water, and develop activities in cooperation with companies.

• Implementing lifestyles (Yokohama Water Activity) in cooperation with Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associations, civil society organizations, companies, etc.

We aim to create new businesses and improve organizational capabilities by exchanging the technologies and know-how they have cultivated through mutual exchange of technologies and know-how cultivated by each of them and increasing cooperation.

• Establishment of an external proposal reception desk for water supply business
• Ordering outsourcing and effective use of public assets with a view to transferring and revitalizing know-how.
• Standardization and wide-area water supply facilities with other water utilities in the prefecture
• Information exchange and technical research with large-scale water utilities