History
History of ACCU
| 2021 | 50th anniversary of ACCU | |
| 2020 | New website (Japanese) released. | |
| 2019 | New pamphlet published. Agreement with UNESCO Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) concluded. | |
| 2018 | MEXT International Exchange Programme for Primary and Secondary Teachers launched. ACCU moves to Kandajinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo | |
| 2015 | Activities as a UNESCO GAP partner started. | |
| 2012 | High School Model UN programme launched. | |
| 2010 | Tokyo office reorganised into three divisions (General Affairs, International Exchange, Education Cooperation) under two departments (General Affairs and Programme). | |
| 2008 | UNESCO Associated School support programme launched. | |
| 2005 | Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programme launched. | |
| 2003 | Protection of Intellectual Property programme launched. | |
| 2002 | Tokyo office reorganised into two departments (General Affairs and Programme) and four divisions (General Affairs, Planning, Culture, Education). ACCU Invitation Programme for International Education Exchange of Teachers and Professionals launched. United Nations University (UNU) International Education Exchange Programme launched. | |
| 2001 | Ceremony to celebrate ACCU’s 30th anniversary held. | |
| 2000 | Planning Section established in General Affairs Division. International Exchange Programme for Promotion of International Cooperation and Mutual Understanding launched. Training Courses on Cultural Heritage Protection launched. | |
| 1999 | Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office (Nara) opened. | |
| 1998 | Data Bank on Traditional/Folk Performing Arts in Asia and the Pacific launched. | |
| 1997 | ACCU programmes expanded to Central Asia. Package Learning Materials for Environment (PLANET) launched. | |
| 1996 | Capacity Building Workshop of LRCs launched. | |
| 1995 | Literacy Promotion Division established within the Book Development Department. ACCU World Photo Contest held. | |
| 1994 | Literacy Resource Centre for Girls and Women (LRC) programme launched. | |
| 1993 | UNESCO/ACCU World Photo Contest held at UNESCO Headquarters. Mobile Teams of Experts for the Documentation and Promotion of Intangible Cultural Heritage programme launched. | |
| 1992 | Cooperation in UNESCO APPREB Network Activities started. | |
| 1991 | Ceremony to commemorate ACCU’s 20th anniversary held. Animation Co-production Programme launched. | |
| 1990 | Campaign for Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage of Mankind Located in the Region started. Sub-Regional Workshop on the Development of Basic Literacy Learning Materials launched. | |
| 1989 | International Literacy Year Picture Book published. | |
| 1988 | Noma International Literacy Fund established. | |
| 1987 | ACCU Exhibition organised by UNESCO at UNESCO general conference in Paris. Dissemination Scheme of Local Versions of AJP Materials started. | |
| 1986 | ACCU Literacy Prizes for Fully Illustrated Literacy Follow-up Materials established. | |
| 1985 | Programme of Sending of an International Experts Team to National Literacy Workshops in the Member States started. | |
| 1983 | Regional Workshop for Literacy/NFE Personnel in Rural Areas in Asia and the Pacific launched. | |
| 1981 | Ceremony to commemorate ACCU’s 10th anniversary held. Asian/Pacific Joint Production Programme of Materials for Neo-literates in Rural Areas (AJP) launched. | |
| 1979 | ACCU programmes expanded to the Pacific region. | |
| 1978 | Library established. Regional Training Seminars for Cultural Personnel started. Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations started. | |
| 1977 | Co-production of Audio-Visual Materials (AVCP) launched. | |
| 1976 | Photo Contest and Travelling Exhibitions launched. Group Visits by Japanese UNESCO leaders launched. | |
| 1975 | Photo Travelling Exhibition in Asia project started. | |
| 1974 | Music Materials Co-production Programme (MCP) launched. | |
| 1973 | Mobile Teams of Experts for Book Production Training Courses launched. | |
| 1972 | 1st Experts Meeting on Regional Co-operation in UNESCO Cultural Activities held. Periodicals published in English and Japanese. Asian/Pacific Copublication Programme (ACP) launched. | |
| 1971 | ACCU established on 26 April. Publicity Programme for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage launched. |
Prizes and Honours
| 2007 | Japan Book Publishers Association President’s Prize | |
| 2002 | UNESCO International Literacy Prize | |
| 1997 | Letter of appreciation from National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan | |
| 1996 | UNESCO 50th Anniversary Commendation by the Minister of Education Translation Publishing Award | |
| 1993 | UNESCO Picasso Medal Jan Amos Comenius Medal | |
| 1989 | International Book Prize | |
| 1984 | Foreign Minister’s Commendation | |
| 1983 | World Communications Year Commemorative Award Japan Foundation Special Prize | |
| 1982 | Translation Publishing Award | |
| 1979 | International Children’s Year Commemorative Andersen Prize | |
| 1973 | Translation Publishing Award | |
| 1972 | Commendation by the Minister of Education |
