This study aims to explore and analyze the efforts made by local governments, understand the concerns of officials responsible for promoting the establishment of “Region Management Organization (RMO)”, discuss and examine the types of external support sought by local governments, and examine the challenges they face in receiving such support. This study is based on a questionnaire survey on the initiatives for establishing the RMOs of local governments in Oita Prefecture. The results indicated differences in the policies and support systems implemented for establishing RMOs of local governments. Moreover, most administrative staff responsible for RMO promotion lacked prior experience with workshops. Furthermore, the study revealed that the staff had a high level of understanding of the administrative structures. However, they displayed a lower level of understanding regarding effective methods to motivate residents to participate in RMO initiatives. In terms of external support, the staff primarily sought expertise and information to aid them in their efforts.
