Kenta MIYAMOTO

Research Interest

International Educational Development, Economics of Education, Education in Emergencies, Education for Refugees, ICT Use in Education

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (Expected: March, 2022)
Master of Economics, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (March, 2019)
Summer Program on International Risk Management, Graduate School of International Studies, Korea University (August, 2017)
Bachelor of Arts in Education, Tokyo Gakugei University (March, 2017)

Experiences

Consultant, Koei Research & Consulting Inc., Japan (Apr. 2019 –)
Assistant, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan (Feb. 2019 – Mar. 2019)
Intern, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Country Office in Jordan, Jordan (Oct. 2018 – Jan. 2019)
Participant in the Global Leadership Training Programme in Africa (GLTP), United Nations University (UNU), Japan (Aug. 2017 – June. 2018)
Intern, Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda (Feb. 2018 – Apr. 2018)
Intern, Save the Children Japan, Japan (Jun. 2017 – Aug. 2017 & Nov. 2017 – Jan. 2018)
Intern, Makerere University, Uganda (Aug. 2017 – Oct. 2017)
Intern, Foundation for Advanced Studies on International Development (FASID), Japan (Oct. 2016 – Nov. 2016)
Local supporter, Japan Development Service Co., Ltd., Japan (Aug.2015 – Dec.2016)

Publication

Academic Conference Presentations

Miyamoto, K. “Examining the Situation of Teachers and Determinants of Their Motivation: The Case of a South Sudanese Refugee Settlement in Uganda”, at the Africa Education Research Forum (AERF), International Christian University, April 2019.
Miyamoto, K. “Provision of Education for South Sudanese Children Forced to Flee Conflict: A Case of the World Largest Refugee Settlement Located in Uganda”, at the 2nd World Council of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES) Symposium, UNESCO International Bureau of Education (UNESCO IBE), January 2019.
Miyamoto, K. “An Analysis of Equitable Educational Opportunities for Refugee Primary School Students in Uganda”, at the Final Reporting Workshop of the Global Leadership Training Programme in Africa, United Nations University, June 2018.
Miyamoto, K. “An Analysis of the Factors Influencing Teacher Motivation in Emergency Settings: Case of Yumbe District in Uganda”, at the Africa Education Research Forum (AERF), Kanto-Gakuin University, April 2018.
Miyamoto, K. “An Analysis of Equitable Educational Opportunities for Refugee Primary School Students in Uganda: Case of Yumbe District”, at the International Education Development Forum (IEDF), Nagoya University, November 2017.
Miyamoto, K. “Examining Equitable Educational Opportunities for Refugee Primary School Students in Uganda”, at the Africa Education Research Forum (AERF), Hiroshima University, October 2017.

Language/ Skills

Japanese (Native), English (Fluent)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
STATA, SPSS, R
Programming (C, Java, Java Script, Python, etc.) and HTML
Database (MySQL)

Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar

When I was an undergraduate student, I had a wonderful experience of living in the international dormitory and connecting with many exchange students from all around the world. I also had a chance to travel to 25 countries and see the life in the third world countries with my own eyes. This led me to the realization that I wanted to work in the international cooperation field.

I was interested in the educational development studies, so choosing Professor Ogawa’s seminar was one of the best options for me. His seminar gives you a great opportunity to acquire practical knowledge about education in developing countries. In addition, he kindly gives his students many advise to grow as future professionals.

Everyone, who is considering joining Professor Ogawa’s seminar, I advise you to pay a visit once. I’m looking forward to studying with you.