Message from Alumni

Dear potential and current Ogawa-seminar students. It is my great honor to write this message to you. Let me briefly introduce myself first. I entered GSICS in 2007 and received MA in Economics in 2009. My professional career started at the World Bank HQ in 2008 when I was a second year master student and […]

My name is Jingjing Shao, an international student from Beijing China. I have been in Prof. Ogawa’s seminar for three years. After my graduation this March, I came back to my hometown and now working here. I would like to share you my experience in Kobe. In the field of study, Ogawa-seminar could provide you […]

After spending two years as Associate Professor at GSICS, Kobe University, I am now at International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University in Sendai, conducting researches on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in education sector. I am the first Ph.D. granted student at Ogawa seminar in 2007. I wrote my dissertation about application of […]

It is my pleasure to post a message as an Ogawa-Zemi alumnus to future students. I am currently working as an Education Economist at the Education Global Practices, World Bank. Since I joined the Bank in 2004, when I was still a master student, I have worked in the Middle East and North Africa Region […]

Ms. Mayra Valle Torres Degree : Master of International Studies Position : External Consultant Affiliation : Coordination Center for Disaster Management of Central America (Intergovernmental Agency) Message: Hello, it is a great pleasure to write this message for all the candidates to enter GSICS in the close future. I had the opportunity to be part of […]

Ms. Mariko Taketani Degree: Master of International Studies Position: Assistant Coordinator Affiliation: Education Project, Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) Laos office, Message: I got many valuable opportunities such as field study, internship and the Double Degree Program in Ogawa seminar and GSICS. First of all, one of the most interesting experiences for me in Ogawa seminar […]

I used to study at GSICS during 2006-2008; it was a place where I gained a lot of knowledge and experience to fulfill my career. At GSICS, there are many interesting subjects relate to education, economics, laws and others for students to apply. Moreover, professors and students are very supportive and helpful.It was a great […]

Mr. Kentaro Shimada Degree: Master of Economics Position: Consultant Affiliation: UNICEF Kenya Country Office Message: I would like to highlight three attractive points of GSICS and Ogawa-seminar for prospective students. They are (1) many opportunities to learn practical skills and knowledge, (2) curriculums which are developed from basic level to advanced level, and (3) a […]

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) Position: Lecturer/ Consultant Affiliation: Makarere University/ World Bank, UNICEF Message: Since the inception of my Doctoral studies at Kobe University two and half years ago, I have enjoyed every moment of my stay and study at GSICS, and particularly in Ogawa ZEMI. The staff both from Academic Affairs and Student General […]

Dr. Mari Shojo Degree: Master of Economics, Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) Position: Education Specialist Affliation: World Bank Headquarters Message: I am currently working at the World Bank. My career at the World Bank started with Internship in 2009 when I was in the final stage of my PhD in GSICS. When I joined GSICS, I was […]