ABSTRACT Starting with the assessment of the humanitarian response to Japan’s “3/11” triple disaster of 2011 (earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster) provided by civil society actors, this article explores the problem of the capacities and capacity building of Japanese non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in relief and recovery sectors and beyond. The article uses a case study of the TOMODACHI NGO Leadership Programme (TNLP) (2013–2016) to critically assess ongoing capacity-building challenges facing the Japanese NGO community. The article proposes that 3/11 was a significant critical juncture that spurred further efforts to improve NGOs’ institutional capabilities and preparedness. It further contends that the TNLP contributed to delivering humanitarian principles, safety and security, and advocacy-related training opportunities for members of the Japanese NGO community. The capacity needs of Japanese NGOs and measures to address these, as illuminated by the post-3/11 initiatives and the TNLP presented in this article, also demonstrate the limited commitment of the Japanese government to support the growth of NGOs. Finally, the utility of joint projects by Japanese and Western NGOs for both delivering capacity development and advancing mutual understanding is discussed on the basis of relevant TNLP activities.

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2011 年日本三重灾难后的非政府组织能力建设：以 TOMODACHI 非政府组织领导力计划 (TNLP) 为例

摘要 从民间社会行动者提供的对 2011 年日本“3/11”三重灾难（地震、海啸和福岛核灾难）的人道主义响应评估开始，本文探讨了日本非政府组织的能力和能力建设问题。在救济和恢复部门及其他领域工作的政府组织 (NGO)。本文使用 TOMODACHI 非政府组织领导力计划 (TNLP)（2013-2016 年）的案例研究来批判性地评估日本非政府组织社区面临的持续能力建设挑战。文章提出，3/11 是一个重要的关键时刻，它促使进一步努力提高非政府组织的机构能力和准备。它进一步争辩说，TNLP 有助于实现人道主义原则、安全和安保、为日本非政府组织社区的成员提供与宣传相关的培训机会。日本非政府组织的能力需求和解决这些问题的措施，正如本文提出的 3/11 后倡议和 TNLP 所阐明的那样，也表明日本政府对支持非政府组织发展的承诺有限。最后，在相关 TNLP 活动的基础上讨论了日本和西方非政府组织的联合项目在提供能力发展和促进相互理解方面的效用。