On Monday, July 28th, a delegation consisting of participants of a program called "Population Census Practice/Analysis for South America" visited the INTAGE head office in Akihabara and INTAGE Data Center in Hibarigaoka, Tokyo.

This program, hosted by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Tokyo International Center, was held from June through July this year for government officials from South America who are responsible for population.statistics.

Six officials from different countries - Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Paraguay - received presentations from INTAGE staff on up-to-date Japanese marketing research situation, impact of ICT (Information Communication Technology) on marketing research operations and INTAGE's approaches to the enhancement of intellectual productivity and work-life balance. After the presentations, they toured INTAGE facilities and showed a keen interest in the company operations and actively interacted with the staff.