Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University
Mr. Kentaro Shimada Degree: Master of Economics Position: Consultant Affiliation: UNICEF Kenya Country Office Message: I would like to highlight three attractive points of GSICS and Ogawa-seminar for prospective students. They are (1) many opportunities to learn practical skills and knowledge, (2) curriculums which are developed from basic level to advanced level, and (3) a […]
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) Position: Lecturer/ Consultant Affiliation: Makarere University/ World Bank, UNICEF Message: Since the inception of my Doctoral studies at Kobe University two and half years ago, I have enjoyed every moment of my stay and study at GSICS, and particularly in Ogawa ZEMI. The staff both from Academic Affairs and Student General […]
Dr. Mari Shojo Degree: Master of Economics, Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) Position: Education Specialist Affliation: World Bank Headquarters Message: I am currently working at the World Bank. My career at the World Bank started with Internship in 2009 when I was in the final stage of my PhD in GSICS. When I joined GSICS, I was […]
Through the support of Professor Keiichi Ogawa (my academic advisor), I got an opportunity to conduct my international field study from March 7th to April 5th 2013, Washington DC, USA. Lessons Learned During the International Field Study During the International field study, I participated in the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) which was held […]
HOW I GOT THE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Through the support of Professor Ogawa (my academic advisor), I got an opportunity to conduct my internship from March 18th to April 5th 2013 at FHI 360, Washington DC, USA. Before I was accepted, I was interviewed by the FHI 360 program officer and successfully received the opportunity to conduct the […]
Education is the basic social welfare and the foundation of development for every one. But how much did we realize its importance? This field study in U.S. really open my horizon and make me think deeply about education and even farther, about the whole human development. According to the Secretary-General of UN Ban Ki-moon said […]
Participation in this US field study is one of the most informative and rewarding experiences I have ever had. It was interactive, eye-opening and stimulating. Personally, I am much grateful to Professor Ogawa for encouraging us to make presentations in Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) conference and for arranging so many brilliant meetings with education and […]
