“Japan's International Cooperation in Education: History and Prospects” Book Wins the JASID Special Award 2020

Kayashima Nobuko, senior vice president of JICA and senior research advisor to the JICA Ogata Research Institute, served as an editor of the book. Commenting on the award, Kayashima expressed gratitude for the achievement: “This book represents the culmination of this research project, which analyzed and recorded over half a century of the history of Japan’s international cooperation in the education sector based on extensive historical materials and new data. Numerous researchers, practitioners and staff members working in the education development field participated in the project. I want to share my joy for this award with all those involved.” Co-editor Kuroda Kazuo, a visiting fellow of the JICA Ogata Research Institute and professor at Waseda University, said, “The idea for this book grew from the recognition that international educational cooperation is at a turning point in this era of the Sustainable Development Goals. I hope that it can serve as a compass, guiding Japan into the future of international educational cooperation.”

Based on the achievement of this book, a new English book is under preparation.