Since 1989, JIRCAS has implemented international collaborative research programs using remote sensing and more recently GIS techniques in developing regions. These programs include case studies in Syria, Pakistan, India, Mongolia, Thailand, China and Indonesia. In the process of development of a research environment, it is important to enhance the capability of data analysis of counterpart researchers in the field of remote sensing or GIS. Therefore JIRCAS has attempted to train scientists of the collaborating institutes for specific research objectives as illustrated in the text. Recently JIRCAS has initiated a visiting research fellowship program on a long-term basis in addition to an invitation program over a short period of time. This program includes the theme entitled "Development of Techniques for Environmental Resources Assessment Including Remote Sensing and GIS".