The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) hosted a prestigious presentation event on Friday to showcase the scholarly achievements of four recent scholars who underwent studies in Japan under the JICA SDG Global Scholarship program. This event not only celebrated academic excellence but also marked a significant milestone as Japan commemorates 50 years of official development assistance to Papua New Guinea. Two Papua New Guineans successfully graduated from master's programs, while the other two completed short-term training programs, reflecting the diverse educational opportunities offered by JICA. Matsuoka Hideaki, Chief Representative of JICA PNG, emphasized the longstanding commitment to human resource development as a cornerstone of Japan's cooperation with Papua New Guinea. "Human resource development is one of the most prioritized areas of our cooperation, and we are proud to witness tangible outcomes such as the four training participants," remarked Matsuoka. The scholars presented their research findings, shedding light on crucial topics relevant to Papua New Guinea's development landscape. Augustine Mara, a Mathematics Lecturer from Sacred Heart Teachers College, delved into the challenges of the decimal number system within primary teacher training colleges. Eileen Saiyomina from the Department of National Planning and Monitoring explored the impact of the resource boom on the agriculture sector from a Dutch Disease perspective.
Furthermore, short-term training participants, Jeremy Goro from the National Research Institute and Violet Loi from the National Capital District Commission, shared insights gained from their respective programs on education policy formulation and landfill site design and maintenance. Expressing gratitude on behalf of the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST), John Karani acknowledged Japan's steadfast support for education and development initiatives in Papua New Guinea. "Education serves as a gateway to personal and societal progress, and Japan's partnership in this realm is invaluable," stated Karani. Deputy Chief of Mission, Shinichi Tamamitsu, expressed optimism about the scholars' contributions to Papua New Guinea's development trajectory and emphasized the significance of the Japan-PNG partnership. Since its inception, JICA has trained over 4,500 Papua New Guineans, offering a wide array of short- and long-term programs aimed at capacity building among public servants. The scholars' presentations underscored the enduring commitment of both Japan and Papua New Guinea to foster knowledge exchange and drive sustainable development for the betterment of their societies Also read. Comments are closed.
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