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Yumeka Hirano 2012 |
Participating in Policy Dialogue at the 2012 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings
“Intergenerational gap is vital (from the point of view of debt) ,” said the IMF Managing Director (MD) Christine Lagarde in response to my question at the CSO Townhall Meeting held on 11 October, during the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group. I had a privilege to address a question to MD Lagarde about the economic issues related the youth including high unemployment rate, social security and intergenerational gap. MD Lagarde pointed out the significance of pushing growth, stabilizing macro-economy, and managing debt in a sustainable way as the roles of IMF.
This year’s Annual Meetings took place in Tokyo, October 9-14, 2012. The Annual Meetings brought together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, private sector executives, and academics in order to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness. I was given the opportunities to attend the Civil Society Policy Forum and various seminars and meetings at the Annual Meetings as one of the eight IMF Youth Fellows through a competitive selection that included an essay contest. It was a great experience for me to join the debate on global issues and learn from real policy dialogues.
Through the participation in the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, I have reaffirmed the importance of conducting policy-oriented researches that contribute to the possible solution of the global socio-economic issues. Meaningful policy dialogue could not be carried out without a basis of rigorous analysis. I am determined to do my best in continuing my research work at GSID. At last, I believe the friendship and network built among youth leaders, other CSO representatives gathered from all over the world, and IMF-World Bank staff are invaluable. I would like to stay connected with them through various future activities. *** Video: The entire speech/session can be seen.*** Christine Lagarde Speech -2012 Annual Meetings Plenary |
Yumeka Hirano 2012 |
IMF・世界銀行年次総会の政策対話に参加して
「世代間格差は重要な課題である」と国際通貨基金(IMF)のラガルド専務理事が言及しました。IMF・世界銀行年次総会の1つのプログラムであるCSOタウンホール・ミーティングにて、私がラガルドIMF専務理事に投げかけた質問に対してそう答えが返ってきました。私は、高い失業率、社会保障、世代間格差等、若年層が関連する深刻な経済問題についてIMFの果たす役割について質問をしたところ、ラガルド専務理事は、成長を促進すること、マクロ経済を安定させること、適切な債務管理をすることが重要であると丁寧に見解を示して下さいました。
今年の年次総会は10月9日から14日までの間、東京で開催されました。年次総会には、188カ国から財務相、中央銀行総裁、民間企業のトップ、学者らが集まり、世界経済構造変化、欧州危機への対応、経済開発、援助効率性を含むグローバル課題について議論がなされました。私は、今回IMFが主催した小論文コンテストで入賞し、IMFユース・フェローとして、年次総会の様々なプログラムや会合、市民社会政策フォーラムに参加する機会を頂きました。グローバル課題について積極的に討論に参加し、実際の政策対話から多くのことを学ぶことができ、貴重な経験となりました。
IMF・世界銀行年次総会の参加を通して、政策に生かされる研究を実施することの重要性を再認識しました。有意義な政策対話を行うには、厳密な分析と専門的知見が必要であるからです。グローバル社会における様々な課題解決に繋がる研究を行い社会に貢献できるよう、GSIDで更に積極的に研究に取り組んでいきたいと思っています。また、アジアのユース・リーダー、世界各国のCSO代表、IMF・世界銀行関係者との出会い、築いたネットワークを大切にし、今後の活動に活かしていきたいと思っています。 **ビデオ: セッションやスピーチはIMFのホームページから見ることができます。** Christine Lagarde Speech -2012 Annual Meetings Plenary
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Takahiro Yamada 2010-2011 | IOM (International Organization for Migration) Internship Report in Lao PDR
皆さん、初めまして! 現在の主な仕事内容は、 Lao officeの魅力は、 個人的に、ミクロレベルで実体経済を把握することができ、同僚から認められればどんどん仕事が振られてくる現在の環境に満足しています。最初の全体ミーティングで、「Taka, what is your potential contribution to our office?」と聞かれた時は少し度肝を抜かれましたが、プロジェクト単位で動いている国際機関では、internに対しても「育てる」、「将来的な成長性」よりも、「現在の能力」を重視しているのだと実感させられました。 最後に、UNIFEMのチャリティーランに同僚と参加した時の写真と、モン族の伝統的な出生の儀式の写真を載せます。
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Yumeka Hirano 2010 |
Internship at UNESCO Bangkok (received in December 2010)
Name: Yumeka Hirano (M2) Section: Assessment, Information Systems, Monitoring and Statistics (AIMS) Unit UNESCO Institute for Statistics Regional Office, UNESCO Bangkok Period of Internship: From 20 February to 14 May 2010 About UNESCO Internship Program: The UNESCO Bangkok and the GSID has the Agreement of internship programme. Based on this agreement, the UNESCO Bangkok offers the opportunity of unpaid internship for GSID students every year. Several candidates will be selected through the application process. Work Responsibilities and Activities: *Assist in the UIS-AIMS Unit's technical support for the development of Education Management Information System (EMIS) in Member States in the region. *Develop the training modules to be used at regional and national statistical capacity building workshops. *Develop UIS questionnaire survey for research on education statistics to Great Mekong Subregion (GMS). *Assist in the organization of conferences and workshops and trainings, including the preparation of documentation and presentation. Achievements: *Contributed to improve "Training Modules A: EFA (Education for All) Monitoring and EMIS" and "Training Modules B: Appropriate and Effective Use of Education Related Data from Population Census and Household Surveys for EFA Monitoring" with team members. *Developed questionnaire survey for research on tertiary education to GMS countries. *Deepened understandings of the importance of monitoring and utilization of existing data for national/regional development. *Improved my analytical skills of data by using statistical software (SPSS/PASW). I was able to utilize what I have learned in statistics and quantitative analysis classes at GSID. *Developed e-leaning website for Statistical Capacity Building with another intern. Impression: I enjoyed the working environment in UNESCO, Bangkok Office where I could have the opportunities to express my opinions and share insights to develop the modules as a team member. I could feel the importance of working together for the success of the project, combining ideas from people with different backgrounds. I think the UN office is one of the most multinational offices I have ever known. In addition, I encountered the challenges of institutionalizing monitoring system and developing statistical capacity of each country and the region as a whole, and I also found the interests in improving the situation through this internship. Staying in Bangkok: Thailand is one of my favorite countries, as people are very generous and Thai foods are delicious. So, I had a great time staying in Thailand. Also, Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is such an international city. I had no difficulties finding an apartment and buying necessary things to settle down soon after I arrived. Moreover, Bangkok is the hub of the international organizations in Asia. UNESCO Bangkok plays their roles both as the county and regional office. It was beneficial for me to work at the regional office to observe the situation of various countries, because my master research is about regional economic integration of ASEAN. On weekends or holidays, I had opportunities to visit other offices and facilities to learn and work for my research.
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Yumeka Hirano 2009 |
Internship Report at JICA Headquarters (received in December 2009) Name: Yumeka Hirano (M1) Section: Planning Division, Southeast Asia Department II Topic: ASEAN Regional Cooperation About JICA Internship Program: This internship opportunity is open to any graduate student, who conducts research related with international cooperation or international development, and who is highly motivated to work in the field in the future. This program aims at giving opportunities to students to deepen their understandings about Japan’s international cooperation and Official Development Assistance (ODA), and the application is open to public. I, myself, knew about this internship information in homepage, and then I decided to attend the briefing by JICA staff at GSID. Contents of Work: The ASEAN Charter was signed in November, 2007 and it plays a central role in the development of intra-ASEAN economic cooperation for ASEAN integration by 2015. Based on the policy to support ASEAN integration of Japanese government, JICA initiated a JICA-ASEAN Cooperation scheme to enhance working relationship as partners. The following are the tasks I carried out as an intern. 1. Engaging in the planning of the Laos Pilot Program (LPP), which is an ODA tripartite program for narrowing the development gap toward ASEAN integration such as attending the meetings with consultants, and other relevant meetings with JICA staff. Other tasks included drafting reports, preparing presentation materials and handouts for workshops. 2. Summarizing aggregate data to be used for report briefings, and updating the data for policy determination for the cooperation with Southeast Asia. 3. Learning about management know-how of development assistance by looking into various past ODA programs records and assisting routine operations. Achievements: The presentation materials and handouts, which I made, were actually used in the workshop for LPP, held in Laos. I felt proud to be part of the team working for LPP. TO meet the high expectation of team member, I had to make my utmost efforts by reading various reports, and relevant references to deepen my understanding of the program and the current situation of related countries. On the last of my internship, I made a presentation on “JICA’s Support for ASEAN Regional Cooperation and Laos Pilot Program” in front of JICA staff. This presentation provided me a great opportunity to look back on what I have learnt and done during the internship. At the same time, it was also a good chance for me to present my opinions and suggestions on LPP and receive many useful comments to be reflected for the future program. Impression: Personally, I have had a strong desire to work in the field of development assistance since I was an undergraduate student. Since then, I have participated in some ODA programs at local level; however, I have never had a chance to work at national level environment. I was very impressed by the passion and attitude of JICA staffs, counterparts, and consultants towards their works and the way they inspired each other to achieve the common goal. Lastly, I was able to assure myself that this is the field I would like to work for in the future and at the same time it is also very beneficial for my master thesis. Message: Working as an intern is a great opportunity to know what you want to work for in the future and what kind of skill you need to develop. Moreover, it was precious experience to exchange ideas with people with hands-on experience. There are costs and time involved by joining the internship program, yet I believe there are more things you can obtain. I would like to recommend anybody who is interested to try this internship. ************************************************************************************************** インターンシッップ・レポート:JICA東京本部 氏名:平野 夢香 入学年度:2009年度(博士課程前期) 研修期間:2009年8月17日 〜 2009年9月11日 所属部署名:東南アジア第二部計画課 研修テーマ:ASEAN地域協力 JICAインターンシッププログラムの概要: 国際協力・開発援助に関わりの深い研究を行い、将来同分野において活躍する意志を持っている大学院生を対象に、JICA各期間における実務実習を通じて、JICA事業及び我が国の国際協力・開発援助に関する理解を深めることを目的に、毎年公募の上、実施されています。私もホームページ上で知り、GSID内での説明会に参加した後、応募しました。 研修内容: ASEANにおいては、2007年11月に地域統合の最高規定となるASEAN憲章を採択(2008年12月に発効)し、2015年のASEAN共同体の構築を目標として統合への動きを加速している。日本政府は、ASEAN統合に積極的に支援することを累次表明しており、JICAもASEANとの連携協力を2008年6月に開始する等ASEAN支援に取り組んでいる。インターンとしてJICAのASEAN支援に関連して、具体的に以下の業務を行いました。 1.JICAとASEANが連携して地域の格差是正のために実施する予定のラオス・パイロット事業の案件立上げの補佐業務(コンサルタントとの打合せ・会議出席、議事メモ作成、ワークショップの発表資料作成、その他各種資料作成等)。 2.東南アジア地域における協力方針作成の為の、データの取り纏め、資料作り、既存の資料のアップデート業務。 3.各種事業実績取り纏めや要請案件の作業補佐を通して、援助実務のノウハウの習得。 主な成果: ラオス・パイロット事業の一環としてラオスで開催されたワークショップの準備に携わり、私が発表資料のパワーポイント作成や、配布資料作成したものが実際に現地で使われたことは、大変嬉しく仕事のやりがいを感じました。文献や頂いた資料をよく読んで打合せに参加し、プログラムの背景を理解することで発表者の意図を発表資料に的確に組み込めたこと、出張者が準備に追われる中、期待される以上に迅速に業務補佐を行えたことが大きな成果となりました。 また、“JICAのASEAN地域協力支援とラオス・パイロット・プログラム”をテーマに、業務で携わったことだけでなく、過去の変遷や地域の統計を纏め、JICAのASEAN地域協力で今後何ができるのかについて自分の理解や提案を最終日に発表し関係者にコメントを頂けたことも成果となりました。 感じたこと: 大学時代から開発援助に関心があったものの、文献を読むことや地域レベルのボランティア活動に参加することでしか携わったことがなかった為、国レベルの援助実務について知る貴重な機会となりました。いかに現地のニーズにあったプログラムを立ち上げるか、JICA関係者、カウンターパート、コンサルタント等が議論を繰り返し、お互いに刺激し合って事業を進めていくことに仕事のやりがいとおもしろみを感じました。また、JICAのインターンシップを通して日本とASEANの地域協力の重要性について理解を深められたことは、今後の研究に大いに生かせられると確信しています。 この研修を通して将来国際協力・開発援助に貢献できる仕事に就きたいという気持ちを自分自身で再確認することができました。このモティベーションをバネにして今後更に積極的に取り組んでいきたいと思っています。 メッセージ: インターンとして働くことで、自分が将来何をしたいのか、どの分野に貢献したいのかがより明確にみえてきます。また、その実現の為に自分にはどういった能力を習得すべきかを知る貴重な機会にもなります。更に、私は仕事以外に於いても、尊敬できるメンバーから開発の経験談や考え、興味深いエピソードを聞くことができ、毎日充実した時間を過ごすことができました。インターンシップは、時間と費用がかかるものではありますが、それ以上に得られるものがあります。是非挑戦してみてください。 以上 |
Felippe Araujo 2009 |
Internship Report at United Nations ECOSOC Policy Coordination Branch (UN - DESA) (received in April 2009) Name: Felippe Cademartori Araujo ( Section: Economic Development Policy Place: Contents of work: The Policy Coordination Branch is one of the four departments that constitute the Office for Economic and Social Council Support and Coordination (OESC), together with the NGO Section, and the branches for ECOSOC Interorganization Cooperation and for Development Cooperation. As its name suggests, the Policy Coordination Branch is the main responsible for providing harmonization of and support to the variety of works of the ECOSOC, the Second Committee and the General Assembly. While its focus lies mostly on the promotion of the MDGs, it also frequently covers events on Financing for Development and transnational economic cooperation of many sorts, proposed under the auspices of the UN. During my internship, I had the chance to deal with a gamut of related issues. One of my first tasks was to assist the preparatory meetings for the 2009 AMR (Annual Ministerial Review) conference, focused on global progress in public health. I was in charge of writing two draft reports: one on eHealth advancements and prospects in Latina America, and another on challenges and strategies to finance for Health Systems in East Asia. Also one of my first responsibilities was to sketch follow-up country reports on the accomplishment of the MDGs, and to cover the Africa Development Needs Conference for my branch. Towards the end of the month of September, I was given the task of monitoring the preparatory events and documents for the Doha Conference on Financing for Development. On this period, I also had the pleasure of attending and summarizing some of the inaugural sessions of the General Assembly and of the Second Committee. In October, my attention was mainly devoted to Issues Notes and meetings on the repercussions the financial crisis could inflict to national development strategies and ODA flows. Personal Impression: Working at the UN Headquarters is an experience I will never regret, in spite of all the financial and academic sacrifices it entailed. Through it, I could see for myself how is the work of policy makers and staff within a pivotal international organization. Also, the opportunity to meet heads of state and renowned scholars was unique, not less due to the GA inaugural sessions which traditionally take place around the third week of September, every year. Being at the UN Headquarters those days felt like being at the center of World Politics: imminent historical US Elections, collapse of the global financial system, welcoming the new Japanese PM in his first trip abroad. Perhaps most importantly, I was deeply moved by the challenge of making the development cause look appealing to statesmen from around the world, and other members of the internal hierarchy. Amid such turmoil which constituted the initial stages of the current financial crisis, the quest of drawing public attention to our branch’s issues appeared insurmountable. Working with our own knowledge, charisma and social network to streamline discussions was, I believe, one of the most exciting tasks I have ever faced. Message to students: What the UN Human Resources departments look for in candidates’ applications still remains obscure to me. However, having had two students accepted as interns, one in
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Burkhanov Saidakhror (Said) 2008 |
Internship Report at United nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) (received in March 2008) Name: Saidakhror Burkhanov ( Section: Social Policy and Development Place: Contents of work: The UNRISD is a research institute under the UN framework, which is proposing core research agenda on Social Policy and Development. The current program of UNRISD deals with research on this field that looks at ways that social policy can be instrumental to economic development while maintaining its main goals of social protection and equity. Specifically, it focuses on five areas of study: institutions for social policy and poverty eradication, financing social policy, global social policy, migration and social welfare, and assessment of HIV/AIDS policy and practices. In 2006, UNRISD initiated a project to study the causes, dimensions and dynamics of poverty. Therefore, currently UNRISD started working on the “UNRISD Flagship Report on Poverty”, which will be published in 2009 that examines the poverty reduction policies, which are shaped by the configuration of institutions and policies in a triad of economic development, social policy and politics. I particularly worked on one of the chapters of this Flagship Report, named as “Financing Social Policy” that explores the sources of finance for social policies of the state. Mainly, I did research on taxation reform to assess the sufficiency and sustainability of tax revenues in specific countries, the economic and social effects of tax policy, the relationship between tax policy and social policy, tax reform and decentralization, and the contribution of tax policy to economic and social goals of growth, stability, equity, cohesion, and democracy. My tasks included the data collection and data analysis of tax revenue sources in all developing countries. I made the table on tax revenue to GDP ratio for all developing counties and drew some graphs on some countries’ tax revenue performance to compare with developed countries (especially, Nordic countries) practice. Personal Impression: I am really happy that I got such an opportunity to do internship in one of the UN organizations in Concerning internship in the UN, it was great experience that I earned during my short stay in the UNRISD. I learned a lot about the general system of the UN, its history, its organizations, their functions and so forth. I tried to use my time firstly, to learn the UNRISD and other UN organizations activity and contribute myself to the URISD research progress, secondly, to get some data and information for my research thesis from the huge source of the UN library and lastly, to extend my network by meeting with various professionals and experts there. During my internship, the knowledge that so far I got from GSID was extremely helpful, especially in analyzing tax reforms and budget performance of developing countries where I learned from “Development Planning and Policy” course. Moreover, as UNRISD is promoting research policy toward the social-friendly policy that somehow contradicting the “Washington Consensus” policy of World Bank and IMF, I studied different perspectives and views of affection of “structural adjustment” policy to social development in developing countries. My view is broadened on social-economic policy that I hope would benefit me in writing my research topic. Generally, people in the UN are very kind and supportive that I felt myself comfortable and even made some good friends there. I understood that in order to get into the UN system, one should be good in development areas, know at least two UN languages, especially English and French (in case of UN Geneva office) and be flexible and team-oriented person, who would work with multicultural environment. Briefly, I was worth to conduct the internship in UNRISD that became the foundation stone for the further development of my personality and professional abilities. Message to students:
My main advice to students who want to get internship in of the UN organizations is to approach directly the right person and try to make close relationship with him/her. There is a saying as “no matter what you know, the matter is whom you know” within the UN system that reflect the reality of recruiting process in this organization. I understood that it is very important to be in right place and right time when some of vacancies will be announced. However, you can’t apply without good education and professional background, which would give you competitive advantages among other applicants. It means you should continuously develop yourself, your skills and knowledge and always be able to get challenge to grow professionally. Once you would get such opportunity you will see that your perspectives will be extended and overview will be broadened. I wish all the best in your further application for any internship programs. Good luck!!!
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Keiji Ito (Keiji) 2006-2007 |
インターンシップレポート:JICAカンボジアオフィス (received in July 2006) 名前: 伊藤景司 内容: 感じたこと: 職場の雰囲気: メッセージ:
Internship Report at JICA Cambodia Office (received in July 2006) Name: Keiji Ito (Japanese) Contents of work: Impressions: |
Yoichiro Ishihara (Yoichiro) 1999-2007 |
Yoichiro Ishihara on "Career Development in Development Fields" (received in June 2006) Introduction Professor Otsubo kindly asked me to share my career development in the development fields with GSID students. Although I myself am still in the middle of searching for my long-term career in this field, I thought this is a good opportunity to retrace my own carrier to think through my future career. More importantly, I sincerely hope this write-up contributes GSID students to providing hints for their future career development. Unlike most GSID students, I was not so much interested in development at the beginning. My interest started to grow after I started my master’s degree at SOAS in 1996. At that time I worked for a Japanese commercial bank (Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan (LTCB), now Shinsei Bank). LTCB sent me to study at SOAS, since LTCB needed an expert for Southeast Asia. I chose Indonesia as my main subject. The period when I was in MSc was in the middle of Asian crisis. Accordingly, I picked up Indonesia’s financial crisis for my masters thesis topic. Although I focused on Indonesia’s economy at SOAS, I had never been to Indonesia. I wanted to apply my academic knowledge to practice. My friend from Master’s degree informed me that there was a position opening at Japanese embassy in Indonesia as an economic advisor (so-called “senmon-chosa-in in Japanese). This position is considered as one of the entry points for newly graduated students with some working experiences into development field. The selection examination was not so difficult (though depending on competence of other candidates) and the position well worked for me. In 1999, the selection examination was the combination of English and interview. In my impression, preferred candidate was selected beforehand based on CV as well as recommendations from various sources. The interview was just for final conformation. As being an embassy staff, I moved to Jakarta, Indonesia, during my carrier in the Embassy, I participated in key discussions with Indonesian authorities including very high ranking officials including ministers. This experience also enabled me to learn Japanese foreign development assistance policy. This experience is still one of my most important assets, since Japanese government is a key player in the development field. I started to work for the World Bank as a short-term consultant in 2001 and then became a staff in 2004. There are different entry points to work for the World Bank but it is often difficult to see such opportunity until you actually joined it. Most World Bank staffs start their careers from a short-term consultant expect for the Young Professional Program (YPP). [Information on YPP is available at World Bank website (www.worldbank.org)] Broadly speaking, there are four different types of contracts in the Bank; Open-ended staff, Termed-contracted staff, Extended termed consultant (ETC) and short termed consultant (STC). The job market in any forms in the Bank is very competitive and so as promotion from consultant to staff. From my experience as well as observing the job market from inside, master’s degree is a minimum requirement to work in development field. Though depending on what kind of job types you are looking at, when I hire a consultant I put more emphasis on working experiences rather than the subject at master’s degree. From my experience, I would point out 3 key points for finding positions in development fields. |
Erika Okazaki (Erika) 2006 |
Internship at Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) In July 2005, GSID and JBIC signed a Cooperation Agreement on International Economic Development. As a part of this agreement, JBIC accepts one student from GSID every year to join their operation for one month as an Intern (on an Internship agreement). An intern will spend a week or two at the JBIC tokyo headquarters and the rest of the month at one of JBIC's overseas office. 2005: Shungo KOBAYASHI (Otsubo Seminar) conducted his internship at the JBIC Tokyo Hdqtrs. and at its Jakarta office, Indonesia. 2006: Erika OKAZAKI (Otsubo Seminar) conducted her internship at the JBIC Tokyo Hdqtrs. and at its Bangkok office, Thailand For 2007, refer to the 2007 JBIC Internship Program Flier. Here's the PowerPoint presentation of Erika's internship experience. Erika's Internship Experience with JBIC (Erika at one project site in Thailand; the fourth person from the left) |
Izumi Tagawa (Izumi) 2006 |
Study Tour to the rural area in south India Institution: LIFE (Live with Friends on the earth) http://www.ne.jp/asahi/life/home Date: 25th February - 11th March 2006 Location : India. The states of Karnataka, Tamil nadu ?Bangalore, Dindigul, Madurai Activities in the tour: - To visit Self Helping Groups (SHG)* and to interview them to ask how well their activities work as a part of the rural development - To experience home stay in the agricultural region for two nights - To visit a government hospital and a healthcare center - To visit 3 NGOs in south India (NGO for H.I.V patients for H.I.V prisoners, school for street children/scheduled caste children) - Exchange the cultural program with the students in Gandhigram rural university *SHG- consists of 9-16women in rural area. Each SHG has its own business such as rope making from coconut trees, herb garden and milk selling. Each member has to contribute some money in order to open their bank account. The member as well as the group can borrow money from the bank. Personal Impression: I recognize that the rural area in India has lots of potential to develop in terms of social infrastructure. The social infrastructure has not been available to the scheduled caste people. (The bottom caste of the system) As the vice president of the Gandhigram Rural University says, to large extent the caste system has prevented the poor from economically and socially developing. I feel that it is an emergency task for India to give equal opportunity, especially, of education for all, I believe that this will fuel the further economic development in India as a whole. The people in the village welcomed us very much. The way they, especially children, treated us was warm itself. It is partly because they have hardly met Japanese or foreigners before, but I have never experienced that kind of warmness in other cultures. Although they are identified as the poor in the research institutions, they look happy. Their life style seems primitive (environmental friendly) but soon will be forced to change because of globalization, so I believe that there should be preparation for it by themselves with developed world’s corporation. Message to students: This tour gave me lots of aspects of development such as education, healthcare, environmental problems, economic activities and agriculture. These are closely related in their life style. It is meaningful to see what is different from your research topic. 南インドの農村地域へのスタディツア 参加した団体:LIFE (Live with Friends on the earth) http://www.ne.jp/asahi/life/home 日程:2006年2月25日―3月11日 場所:インド―カルナータカ州、タミルナードゥ州 活動: ・ SHG (Self Helping Group) を訪問し、進行中の収入向上プロジェクトはどのようなものがあって、どのように機能しているのかを各グループにインタビューする ・ 農村での2泊3日のホームステイ ・ 政府系の病院や地域の保健所に訪問し、各科を見学する ・ 3つのNGOに訪問し、そのNGOが活動の対象としている人々の話を聞く(HIV患者の人権を擁護するNGO,HIVに感染した囚人の人権を擁護するNGO,ストリートチルドレンや児童労働に従事していた子どものための学校を運営するNGO) ・ ガンディグラム大学の学生との文化交流 SHGとは―個人や地域の問題を女性の視点から自助努力によって解決していくことを目的としたグループ。グループ内貯蔵を低金利で貸し出したり、ココナッツを使用してほうきやロープを作ったり、ハーブ園を運営するなどの経済活動を行っている 印象に残ったこと: インドの農村には充分なインフラ設備が整っていないことを知り、そういったものが農村開発の目下の課題であると思いました。このようなインフラ整備の遅れの一因が、カースト制度(農村にはカースト制度の中で最も低い身分の人たちが住んでいました)にあることを知りました。文化交流でお世話になったガンディグラムの大学の副学長もご指摘されているように、特に教育に関して質は別としても平等な機会を万人に与えることは発展の第一歩だと再確認しました。こういった基礎レベルの取り組みがインドの更なる発展につながるのだと思いました。 農村では人々が満面の笑顔で私たちを歓迎してくれました。特に子どもたちは元気に手を振って送歓迎してくれました。農村に限らず都市に行ってもそれは変わらず、私たち団体の行く先々を囲み明るい笑顔で挨拶をしてくれたことが脳裏に焼きついています。貧困だと定義される子どもたちがとても幸せそうに見え、不思議な感覚に陥りました。グロバリゼーションの波を受けてそんな彼らの生活が変容を迫られる日も近く、そのための準備の必要性(特に教育)を感じました。 メッセージ: このツアを通して、教育、医療、環境問題、経済活動、農業など開発のあらゆる側面を見ることができました。これらは互いに密接に関わっていることを知り、自分の専門分野外のことにも目を向けることの重要性知りました。自身の目的を持ちながらも全体像を捉える視点を持ちツアに臨むと、更に有意義な時間を過ごせると思います。 |
Bognar Judit (Judit) 2005 |
Internship at UNESCO Headquarters - Paris Duration: 2005. June ? July Affiliation: Education Sector Division of Basic Education Section for Literacy and Non-Formal Education Tasks: I worked as part of the team of the Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE). At that time this was still a very new program, with the first partnership meeting to be organized and held. My work there had two parts. Impressions: UNESCO is a huge organization which I could only really feel when working in it. Because of the size and the internationality there are many strict rules to keep the system working. These rules and procedures can sometimes seem to be an unnecessary burden and therefore make the everyday work difficult and time consuming. However they should be accepted and dealt with. Advices for future interns: When applying, it should be done from two directions: the formal application should be made through the Internet and sent to the Human Resources department and besides this, it is necessary to find a concrete contact with a possible intern position. Sending the formal application is required for the administrative procedures but does not mean an internship contract in itself. There is a big pool of intern applicants, which the departments can choose from in case there is need for temporary assistance. However, as I experienced it, interns are usually found through personal relations. People and departments ask each other to recommend somebody. Therefore it is important to find a concrete department and try to have an agreement directly with the chief of that section, parallel to the application on the Internet. |
Nalitra Thaiprasert (Noot) 2004 |
Place: The Asian Development Bank (ADB), Manila, The Philippines Period: 28 June 2004 to 20 August 2004. I was assigned to do an analysis on agriculture subsidies and under-valuation of forestry in the Mekong region using the cost-benefit analysis. The paper is used as implications for ADB。ヌs assistance to forestry/natural resource sectors in Mekong Department--Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources Division (with a possibility to be edited for ADB's publication in the future). The internship gave me an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and to strengthen my analytical skills while experiencing the working environment in ADB. Moreover, this internship is fully-funded with a daily stipend and great accommodation. I totally recommend you all to try to apply. |
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