JICA Chair Lecture in Djibouti by Prof. Shinoda from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Day：2024.12.20
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Overview
Event：JICA Chair Lecture in Djibouti by Prof. Shinoda from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Date：December 3 and 4, 2024
Sponsors：University of Djibouti, Institute for Diplomacic Studies, JICA
Location：Djibouti City, Republic of Djibouti
Moderators and panelists
●Speaker：Professor SHINODA Hideaki (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)
●Main Participants：University of Djibouti, Institute for Diplomatic studies, Ministries, Inter Governmental Authority on Development(IGAD), Embassy of Japan in Djibouti, JICA Djibouti Office etc.
Primary objectives and outcomes
Djibouti, which maintains political stability within the Horn of Africa region and has IGAD headquarters, plays an important role in promoting peace and stability in the region and around the Red Sea.
JICA has contributed to the development of young leaders for the future of Djibouti through the "JICA Chair" special lectures at Institute of Diplomatic Studies and the Primary and Secondary Teacher Training School.
In order to contribute to the development of human resources for peace and stability in the Horn of Africa, JICA, the University of Djibouti and the Institute of Diplomatic Studies arranged the JICA Chair special lecture by Professor SHINODA Hideaki (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies), who has extensive knowledge of Japan's experience in peacebuilding.
Content of the discussions
Professor SHINODA delivered lectures on "Japan's Peacebuilding Experience and Peace and Stability in the Horn of Africa" at the University of Djibouti on December 3 and at the Institute of Diplomacy on December 4. He explained about Japan's history and experience as a peaceful nation, Hiroshima as a city of peace, and Japanese cooperation for peacebuilding in other countries.
Participants from the University of Djibouti asked questions about the background of Japan's focus on stabilization efforts in the Indo-Pacific countries, including East Africa. At the Institute for Diplomatic Studies, participants asked questions from a diplomatic perspectives. The lecture was also attended by relevant ministries and agencies of the Government of Djibouti and IGAD staff, making it a active and successful event.
JICA will continue its cooperation for the development of human resources in Djibouti and for stability in the Horn of Africa, and continue to building trust between the two countries.
①Lecture at the University of Djibouti
②Group photo with participants at the University of Djibouti
③Lecture at Institute of Diplomacy
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