TICAD7 Official Side Event by IUJ
We, International University of Japan, participate in The Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development, TICAD7.
We will hold the symposium on August 27th, and exhibition from August 27th to August 30th. The detail is following. We welcome your visiting.
Theme
The Potential of Japanese Development Studies
– from the perspective of fostering future leaders in Africa-
Outline
International University of Japan (IUJ) started a new master’s program, the “Japan -Global Development Program (JGDP)”, where students can learn about the historical experience of Japanese economic, social and corporate growth and development. Many African students are taking JGDP courses. Based on this experience, panelists will discuss the development of future leaders for African countries in this symposium.
Panelists
Prof. Hiroyuki Itami, President of IUJ
Prof. Noboru Yamaguchi, Vice President of IUJ
Mr. Ryoichi Matsuyama, Executive Director, GLOCOM, IUJ, Former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Botswana
Mr. Omer Awad Elbasha Mohammedahmed, IUJ Graduate from Sudan (MBA class of 2019)
Key Questions
What lessons can be drawn from Japanese experiences?
How is this program different from western development studies?
How can it help future development in Africa?
Date: Tuesday 27th, August
Time: 13:00-14:30 (Doors open at 12:40.)
Language: English
Venue: “Annex Hall F201” at PACIFICO Yokohama
Fee: FREE
Application
https://forms.gle/a27B5Xiqx6YQN2Ya7
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The theme of our exhibition is “Contributing to the development of human resources in Africa.”
We exhibit IUJ’s educational programs such as Japan-Global Development Program and initiatives what we have done for fostering global human resources in Africa. Please feel free to come to IUJ Booth.
Dates From Tuesday 27th, August to Friday 30th, August
Time: From 9:30am to 7:30pm. (The last day to 2:30pm)
Venue: Annex Hall at PACIFICO Yokohama
Access: https://www.pacifico.co.jp/english/destination/access/tabid/502/Default.aspx
Contact
International University of Japan
iujs029@iuj.ac.jp