Sayako ISHINO

Research Interest:

• Educational Development in Africa, Primary Education and Non-Formal Education in West Africa

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University [Expected] (Mar. 2022)
• Master of Public Administration, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University (Jan. 2016)
• Master of Economics, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (Mar. 2015)
• Bachelor of Intercultural Studies, Kobe University (Mar. 2008)

Experiences:

• Researcher, Tokyo Institute of Technology Global Scientific Information and Computing Center (Jul. 2019 – present)
• Researcher and Advisor, Embassy of Japan in Cote d’Ivoire (Dec. 2015-Dec. 2016)
• Intern at Africa Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA) (Jul. 2014-Sep. 2014)
• Intern at Ministry of Primary, Secondary and Literacy Educations, Togo (Feb. 2013-Apr. 2013)
• Intern at Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda (Sep. 2012)
• Systems engineer at JMA Systems Corporation (Apr. 2008-Jan. 2012)

Publications:

• N/A

Academic Associations:

• Japan Comparative Education Society (JCES)

Academic Conference Presentation:

• The 59^thAnnual Conference of The Comparative & International Education Society (Washington DC, USA)
• Campus Asia Kobe Symposium 2014 (Kobe University, Japan)
• The International Education Development Forum 2013 (Nov. 2014, Kobe University, Japan)
• Comparative Education Society of Hong Kong Annual Conference 2014 (Feb. 2014, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
• The International Education Development Forum 2013 (Dec. 2013, Hiroshima University, Japan)
• The 49^thJapan Comparative Education Society (Jul. 2013, Sophia University, Japan)
• The 11^thAfrica Education Research Forum (Apr. 2014, Kyoto Women’s’ University, Japan)
• The 57^thAnnual Conference of The Comparative & International Education Society (Mar. 2013, University at Albany State University of New York, USA)
• The 10^thAfrica Education Research Forum (Oct. 2012, Kobe University, Japan)
• The International Education Development Forum 2012 (Oct. 2012, Waseda University, Japan)

Language/ Skills:

Japanese (Native), English (Fluent), French (Fluent), MS Word, Excel, Power point, STATA

Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar:

If you are interested in the field of international cooperation, studying at GSICS would be the right choice for you. The amazing performances of GSICS alumni, who are working globally, is the evidence. When I worked in the field of international cooperation after I obtained my master’s degree, I have witnessed many examples.

If you are interested in education development, the Ogawa seminar will guide you in the right direction to the world which you want to access. You will be involved in an excellent network composed of the professor and students full of passion and enthusiasm. You can learn through a variety of opportunities inside and outside school, such as international conferences, field studies, exchange programs, and internships.