Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University
This book presents a comprehensive case study analysis of school attendance patterns across 12 countries in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. By tracing the educational trajectories of children—from enrollment, through challenges such as grade repetition and dropout, to eventual graduation or withdrawal—it illuminates the nuanced realities of education often overlooked in cross-sectional data analysis. Utilizing […]
From November 3 to December 21, 2024, I had the privilege of participating in the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Internship Program at PADECO Co., Ltd., a prominent development consulting company based in Cairo, Egypt. This article outlines my experiences and reflections during this invaluable two-month internship. As a JICA intern assigned to PADECO, I […]
On December 2, 2024, Kobe University’s Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) hosted a highly anticipated hybrid seminar titled “International Development and Sustainability in Business Consulting.” Organized by the CAMPUS Asia Plus Program, the event took place in the Presentation Room and virtually via Zoom, drew a diverse audience, including students, faculties, and professionals […]
On Saturday, November 30th, Dr. Bernard Yungu Loleka, an Education Economist at the World Bank, delivered an online special lecture titled “Analyzing Gabon’s Education System: Insights from the World Bank and SDG Alignment Using the Global Education Policy Dashboard (GEPD)”. Dr. Bernard obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees under the supervision of Professor Keiichi Ogawa […]
On November 30, 2024, Kobe University’s Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) hosted a highly anticipated online seminar. Co-hosted by the CAMPUS Asia Plus Program and the Global Network Program via Zoom, the event highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing global challenges and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event welcomed […]
I conducted advanced overseas research in Malawi, Africa, from August 1 to October 31, 2024, to collect primary data for my doctoral dissertation. The purpose of this study is to examine how women are involved in intrahousehold decision-making regarding children’s primary education, with a focus on post-marital residence patterns in Malawi’s matrilineal society. I primarily […]
The 35th Annual Conference of the Japan Society for International Development (JASID) was held over two days, from Saturday, November 9 to Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Hosei University and the JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development. At this conference, under the theme “International Cooperation and Human Security in Uncertain Times,” there […]
On November 18, 2024, the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies at Kobe University hosted the Campus Asia Risk Management Seminar. The event welcomed Ms. Maki Hayashikawa (Katsuno), Director at the UNESCO Regional Office in Jakarta, as a guest speaker. The UNESCO Jakarta Regional Office oversees initiatives in Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste, […]
I conducted my internship at PADECO Co., Ltd. in Lao PDR as a JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) intern from August to September 2024, under the supervision of Ms. Akiko Nakano, the deputy project leader of iTEAM (Improving Teaching and Learning of Mathematics). During this period, I was assigned to iTEAM and engaged in an ODA […]
The 21st International Education Development Forum (IEDF) was held at Hiroshima University on October 12th (Saturday) and 13th(Sunday), 2024. This forum serves as an academic research platform in the field of education development, bringing together professors and graduate students from 12 prominent universities across Japan, China, and South Korea. On the first day, the forum […]
