Ogawa seminar students presented at the 70th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES)

The 70th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) was held in San Francisco, United States, from March 28 (Saturday) to April 1 (Wednesday), 2026. This conference marked the 70th anniversary of the Society and brought together researchers and practitioners from around the world. Professor Kazuo Kuroda of Waseda University served as CIES President-Elect (2025–2026).

CIES is the largest academic association in the field of comparative and international education, with over 4,000 members from more than 125 countries. Its membership includes not only researchers but also professionals from international organizations, governments, and the education sector.

The theme of the conference was “Re-examining Education and Peace in a Divided World.” In a context of increasing global divisions and conflicts, the conference aimed to revisit how education can contribute to peace and social cohesion. The program consisted of a wide range of formats, including paper presentations, workshops, and networking sessions. In particular, eight Presidential Invited Symposia were organized around the conference theme, providing diverse perspectives on the relationship between education and peace. In addition, the Kneller Lecture was delivered by Professor Mark Bray (The University of Hong Kong), who offered important insights into how education can contribute to peace.

From the Ogawa Seminar, four alumni (associate professor, specially appointed assistant professor, and researchers) and three doctoral students delivered oral presentations, while one doctoral student conducted a workshop. The presenters (including alumni) and their presentation titles are listed below in alphabetical order:

Danilo, L. D. “Addressing learning inequities through better leadership and management: A study of Brazilian municipalities”
Koike, T. “Determinants of double-shift schooling across Cambodian primary schools: A spatial econometric approach”
Purwanti, Y. “Skills intelligence: A tool for equity in Malaysia and the Philippines”
Sakaue, K. “Supporting involvement of refugees and host community in public schooling under national inclusion policy: A case study in Uganda”
Sara, T. “Examining the determinants of private tutoring in Cambodian primary education”
Tokuoka, M. “University choice process in Cambodia: Constraints and characteristics in a comparative perspective”
Uno, K. “Heterogeneous effects of pre-primary education on child development outcomes in Bangladesh: Using project data and causal forest analysis”
Yokogawa, N. “School–industry partnerships and employment outcomes in vocational senior high schools: The case of Surabaya, Indonesia”

The next annual conference is scheduled to be held in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, from April 3 (Saturday) to 7 (Wednesday).