Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University
On 7th January 2025, Dr. Mari Shojo, an Ogawa-zemi alumna currently working at the World Bank as a Senior Education Specialist, delivered a hybrid seminar titled “Role of the World Bank in Building Better Education Systems in Africa”. Dr. Shojo works on leading and analytical activities focused on primary and secondary education, early childhood development, […]
Professor Keiichi Ogawa (Kobe University) and Dr. Suguru Mizunoya (UNESCO IIEP) co-edited a Japanese book titled “Globally Successful Japanese Women: Career of Education Development in International Organization” (世界で花開く日本の女性たち━国際機関で教育開発に携わるキャリア形成). The book features the life stories of 11 female Japanese professionals working at the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), OECD, UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank in […]
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, […]
