Research Interest：
- Educational Development, Economics of Education, Primary Education, Africa, Malawi, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Skills
Education:
- Master of Economics, Graduate School of International Studies, Kobe University (Expected: March 2026)
- Bachelor of International Development Studies, University of Tsukuba (March 2024)
- Exchange Program, Lycée Sainte-Marie, France (2016–2017)
Experience:
- Participant, The 16th Rong Chang Cup Youth Innovation Competition on Global Governance (YICGG) 2025 (July 2025)
- Participant, The 5th Indonesia Summer School: Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Innovation for Sustainable Development (June 2025)
- Internship at Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Sanyu Consultants Inc. “Advisor for Strengthening Local Administration in Mali” (August 2024 – September 2024)
- Volunteer, World Bank Global Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 (June 2024)
- Educational Volunteer, Ministry of Education, Malawi (August 2022)
- Exchange Student, Lycée Sainte-Marie, France (2016-2017)
Awards:
- MVP Award, The 16th Rong Chang Cup Youth Innovation Competition on Global Governance (YICGG) 2025 (July 2025)
Publications:
- N/A
Academic Associations:
- Japan Society for Africa Educational Research (JSAER)
- Japan Society for Comparative Education Society (JCES)
- Japan Society for International Development (JASID)
Academic Conference Presentations:
- N/A
Languages & Skills:
- Japanese, English, French
- Stata, Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar:
Hello, everyone. I’m Rikuto Ogawara, a graduate student under the supervision of Professor Keiichi Ogawa. During my undergraduate studies, I conducted empirical research on the relationship between primary education and enrollment in the Republic of Malawi. Seeking to enhance my expertise and skills further, I enrolled in the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies.
The Ogawa Seminar offers an environment where you can challenge yourself at the highest level. Under the guidance of Professor Ogawa, you can acquire the expertise and skills necessary to work in international organizations. Additionally, opportunities such as internships, conference presentations, and double degree programs are available, opening doors to challenges worldwide. Let’s learn and challenge ourselves globally together!
