Applying the fruits of agricultural research in Japan back to African home countries !
2026.03.30
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Mr. MAYELE Mayindo Joseph from South Sudan, Mr. KOLLEH Jacob B from Liberia, and Mr. CHILUFYA Chunga from Zambia completed their master’s/doctoral program in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, on March 24, 2026, under the supervision of Professor SAKURAI Takeshi.
With zeal and dedication, these three scholars (long term participants of JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program) under the JICA Tokyo Center have demonstrated their capacity in research, and therefore, the fruits of their learning in Japan will be applied to solve issues in the area of agriculture back in their home countries in Africa. With the expertise they have obtained from the training while in Japan, we wish them all the best in their career development and in helping their institutions and communities.
We introduce the name of their programs and some photos of their study!
Mr. Jacob B. KOLLEH (Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), Liberia)
Agriculture Studies Networks for Food Security (Agri-Net)/The University of Tokyo/ /Doctor (PhD).
In laboratory doing some data cleaning and analysis.
Mr. MAYELE Mayindo Joseph (University of Juba, South Sudan)
Agriculture Studies Networks for Food Security (Agri-Net)/The University of Tokyo/ /Doctor (PhD)
Agroforestry with coffee
(Uganda field visit)
Peach harvest
(Yamanashi prefecture, Japan)
Final PhD Thesis defense
Mr. CHILUFYA Chunga (Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia)
African Business Education Initiative for Youth 10th Batch / The University of Tokyo / Master
With Prof. SAKURAI following a food security workshop in Lusaka, Zambia
With Beneficiaries showcasing agricultural produce during field engagement activities, Zambia
With Social Cash Transfer beneficiaries following interview sessions in Chisamba District, Zambia
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