Research Interests：
- Education, Development Economics, Public Policy, Geopolitics, International Cooperation, Public Administration
Education：
- Research Student, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GISCS), Kobe University (Expected: September 2025)
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics, School of Economics and Businesses Sciences, Universidad Centro Americana (UCA) (May 2013)
Experiences：
- Teaching Assistant, Quantitative Methods for Business (Prof. Carlos Narváez Silva), School of Administrative and Economic Sciences, Universidad Americana (UAM) (Mar. 2023 – Apr. 2023)
- Economics Analyst, Politics and Economics Section, Embassy of Japan in Nicaragua, Managua, Nicaragua (Jul. 2019 – Mar. 2025)
- Quality Assurance Official for Lexis Nexis, Managua, Nicaragua (Jan. 2018 – Jul. 2019)
- Research Specialist for Lexis Nexis, Managua, Nicaragua (Sep. 2016 – Dec. 2017)
- Programs Assistant, World Vision International (WVI), León, Nicaragua (Jul. 2013 – Sep. 2016)
Field research
- Research Assistant, Nitlapan Institute – UCA, “Shellfish Value Chain in the Pacific and Central regions of Nicaragua”, with the Program “Human health & aquaculture: Health Benefits through improving aquaculture sanitation and best management practices (CRSP) (Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2012)
Courses, Workshops, Seminars
- Moral Foundations of Politics Course, Yale University, Online, 2021
- Advanced Excel Course, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI), Managua, 2017
- Specialized course on International Standards governing the profession of the Auditor, Universidad Centro Americana (UCA), Managua, 2015
- Specialized Course on Management Skills, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN), Managua, 2014
- Formulation of Investment Projects Course, Universidad Centro Americana (UCA), Managua, 2013
- International Congress on Economic Development, Universidad Centro Americana (UCA), Managua, 2010
- Painting Course, Casa de Cultura, León (2002-2005)
Publications：
- N/A
Academic Associations：
- N/A
Academic Conference Presentation：
- Pérez, A. (2023). “Postmodern China: Between Capitalism and Socialism”. Lecture for the School of Economics and Business Sciences Teaching Staff, Universidad Centro Americana (UCA), Online, May 2023
Language/ Skills：
- Spanish (Native), English (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent), Japanese (Intermediate), French (Intermediate)
- STATA, SPSS
- Microsoft Office
Scholarships, Awards, and Appreciations：
- MEXT Scholarship Awardee (146,000 JPY/Month, Tuition Exemption) (Since April 2025)
- Universidad Centro Americana (UCA) Scholarship Awardee, Tuition Exemption (Jan. 2009 – May 2013)
- Academic excellence acknowledgment, Formulation of Investment Projects Diploma, Universidad Centro Americana (UCA), Managua, 2013.
- Academic excellence acknowledgment, Applied Economics Degree Course, Universidad Centro Americana (UCA), Managua, 2012.
- Academic excellence acknowledgment, Calasanz Highschool, Ministry of Education, León, 2008.
- Academic excellence acknowledgment, “Best high school student of the municipality of León”, León City Council, León, 2008.
- Painting skills acknowledgment, Casa de Cultura, León, 2002.
Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar:
My name is Alba Pérez, and I hold a degree in Applied Economics. I chose to join Professor Keiichi Ogawa’s seminar because it offers a valuable opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills essential for advancing my professional development in the field of economic and social development, with a particular focus on education. Professor Ogawa fosters a strong emphasis on setting clear and strategic goals for career growth, particularly for those aspiring to work with international organizations. I am confident that, under his guidance, I will graduate well-equipped to take on leadership roles and contribute meaningfully to the economic and social development of emerging countries. If you want to boost the comprehensive development of your skills as a professional in educational research for development, join Professor Ogawa’s seminar!
