Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program: 2013 Annual Report

The Japan Scholarship Program’s (JSP) 2013 Annual Report covers the period 1 January-31 December 2013. It presents the JSP’s activities and achievements as well as success stories from students and alumni. The JSP was established in 1988 to provide well-qualified citizens of developing member countries an opportunity to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at 29 educational institutions in 10 countries in Asia and the Pacific. Between 1988 and 2013, Japan contributed around $145 million to the JSP. A total of 3,104 scholarships have been awarded to recipients from 37 member countries, 1,101 of whom are women. Of the total, 2,758 scholars have already completed their courses. An average of 150 scholarships are being awarded each year.

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I. INTRODUCTION 1

II. 2013 PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES 4

A. Scholarship Budget 4

B. Scholarship Statistics 4

C. New Developments 6

III. ADB–JSP HELPS STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ACHIEVE THEIR CAREER ASPIRATIONS 9

IV. THESES AND RESEARCH PAPERS COMPLETED IN 2013 31

V. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 42

APPENDIXES

1. Designated Institutions and Program Coordinators, Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program 43

2. ADB–JSP Scholarships Awarded and Completed, by Country, 1988–2013 49

3. Profile of ADB–JSP Scholars and Graduates, 1988–2013 50

4. ADB–JSP Scholarships Awarded and Completed, by Designated Institution, 1988–2013 52

5. ADB–JSP Independent Auditors’ Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended 31 December 2013 and 31 December 2012 54

6. Profile of ADB–JSP Scholars and Graduates for Academic Year 2013 67

7. Map Showing the 29 ADB–JSP Designated Institutions 71

iii Foreword

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” Nelson Mandela once said.

Asia is home to approximately 1.7 billion poor people with no access to essential goods and services to which every human being is entitled. For many, it is a great challenge to overcome this barrier and find opportunities to improve their situation.

Inspired to transform the lives of people in Asia and the Pacific, the Government of Japan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) established the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) to fund the education of young adults from the region and help them to become drivers of change in their home countries.

Now celebrating its 25th year, ADB–JSP has awarded a total of 3,104 scholarships to students from 37 ADB developing member countries. Today, the ADB–JSP scholars are working in both the public and private sectors, and making positive contributions to the region’s development.

This annual report highlights the accomplishments of the ADB–JSP in 2013, as well as success stories of some ADB–JSP scholars and alumni. It is our hope that their stories will encourage many more to become ADB–JSP scholars and realize their dreams.

We are proud of our scholars and we continue to stay in touch with them through an alumni program as they progress in their chosen careers.

I thank the government and the people of Japan for their generous contribution and continued support for the ADB–JSP.

Rune Stroem Head Office of Cofinancing Operations Asian Development Bank

iv Foreword

Established in 1988 with the support and encouragement of the Government of Japan, the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) gives qualified students from ADB member countries an opportunity to take postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields, and, after completing their studies, to join the pool of highly skilled experts their home countries need.

Recent economic difficulties in some Asian countries underscore the importance of human resource development, through a good education, for socioeconomic growth. As economies in the region grow more complex and more integrated, education and cross-border collaboration such as that made possible by the ADB–JSP strengthens mutual understanding between countries, broadens access, and creates a more versatile and mobile workforce. With help from the ADB–JSP, talented professionals from developing member countries acquire new knowledge and technology skills and become more capable of using these to innovate, be more productive, and thrive in a competitive world.

ADB–JSP scholarships have enabled potential leaders of developing countries to obtain some of the best education in the world. The Japanese government has fully funded the scholarships with over $144 million in total contributions over the past 25 years. Our scholars have since assumed key positions in their countries and made full use of their knowledge and skills to help their country and their people. I am proud of the many alumni who have become leaders of public and private sector organizations in their countries. The knowledge and skills they have gained have been indispensable for social and economic reform in those countries, supporting national development and sustainable economic growth. Their dedication is living proof of the success of this program.

I wish all the best to all the scholars and alumni, and extend my appreciation to ADB and the 29 designated institutions.

Kazuhiko Koguchi Executive Director for Japan Asian Development Bank

I. Introduction

1. In 1988, the Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) was established to encourage and strengthen human resource development in less developed countries. It aims to give qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs) opportunities to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at selected educational institutions in Asia and the Pacific. After completing their studies, the scholars are expected to return to their home countries to apply and share their new knowledge and skills to promote socioeconomic development.

2. The Government of Japan has generously provided a total of $144.8 million in funding for the program over the last 25 years. The funding covers tuition and fees, subsistence (including housing allowance), book allowance, medical insurance, travel, and research subsidies. It also includes the costs of administering the ADB–JSP at the 29 designated institutions in 10 countries in the region. The designated institutions and the ADB–JSP coordinators are listed in Appendix 1.

3. The ADB–JSP has awarded a total of 3,104 scholarships to students from 37 ADB member countries. More than 90.6% of the scholars came from 15 DMCs where most of the poor people in Asia live. Viet Nam, Nepal, and Bangladesh, in that order, are the top three participating DMCs. Appendix 2 provides data on the scholarships awarded and completed, by country. Figure 1 shows the distribution of scholarships, by degree program. A total of 1,101 scholarships, or 35.5% of the total, were awarded to women (Figure 2). Female scholars have historically been outnumbered by male scholars, but efforts to promote the program among women have led to an increase in the proportion of female scholars, from 17.4% in 1988 to 40.6% in 2013. Appendix 3 gives a profile of the ADB–JSP scholars and graduates so far.

Figure : Number of ADB–JSP Scholars, by Degree Program, –

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4. In the last 10 years of the program, there have been an average of 150 new scholarships a year. Of the 3,104 ADB–JSP recipients since 1988, 2,758 have completed their coursework. Table 1 contains annual data on scholarships awarded and completed. The number of ADB–JSP recipients who have graduated, by degree program and by field of study, are in Figures 3 and 4. The ADB–JSP will ensure an increasing number of fields of study in addition to economics, international public health, environment, agriculture, and women’s studies.

Table 1: ADB–JSP Scholarships Awarded and Completed, 1988–2013

Status 1988–2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Awarded 2,089 144 178 140 144 122 149 138 3,104 Completed 1,741 144 172 160 142 140 129 130 2,758 Total 288 350 300 286 262 278 268 Source: Asian Development Bank.

5. In 1988–2013, the Asian Institute of Management in the Philippines had the highest number of ADB–JSP recipients (459, or 14.8%), followed by the International University of Japan (332, or 10.7%) and the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand (327, or 10.5%). Appendix 4 shows the scholarships awarded and completed at each designated institution during the period.

2 Introduction

Figure : Number of ADB–JSP Graduates, by Degree Program, –

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3 II. 2013 Program and Activities

A. Scholarship Budget

6. In 2013, the Government of Japan contributed $10.0 million in funding to the ADB–JSP, 8.8% more than the $9.2 million it contributed in 2012. A total of 308 scholarships were programmed for the year. Of this total, 57.5% were allotted to designated institutions in Japan; 17.5% to designated institutions in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States; 21.4% to designated institutions in the remaining five countries; and 3.6% to additional slots for candidates from Myanmar. Audited financial statements for the ADB–JSP as of 31 December 2013 are in Appendix 5.

B. Scholarship Statistics

7. In 2013, 138 scholarships for master’s degree programs were awarded to recipients from 22 DMCs. The top three recipient countries were Bangladesh (21), Nepal (17), and Viet Nam (15). Figure 5 shows the distribution of scholarships awarded, by nationality, in 2013. The ADB–JSP made every effort to support qualified individuals from all DMCs.

Figure : Number of ADB–JSP Scholarships Awarded, by Nationality,

Georgia Palau Uzbekistan Mongolia Lao People’s Democratic Republic Fiji Afghanistan Tajikistan Thailand Kyrgyz Republic China, People’s Republic of Cambodia Sri Lanka India Bhutan Indonesia Myanmar Pakistan Philippines Viet Nam Nepal Bangladesh Awards Source: Asian Development Bank.

4 2013 Program and Activities

8. The designated institutions in Japan admitted 78 new scholars (56.5% of the total) in 2013; institutions in other developed countries (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States), 28 (20.3%); and institutions in DMCs, 32 (23.2%). The University of Tokyo in Japan admitted 18 new scholars, and the Asian Institute of Management (Philippines) and the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (Japan) had 13 each.

9. The proportion of female ADB–JSP recipients among new scholars increased from 32.6% in 2010 to 40.6% in 2013 as the ADB–JSP continued to give priority to the recruitment of female candidates in support of ADB’s Policy on Gender and Development (1998).

10. The scholarship recipients chose development-related fields of study consistent with ADB’s Strategy 2020.1 The fields of study were mainly in five operational areas of the ADB-wide strategic framework (Table 2).

Table 2: Fields of Study of ADB–JSP Scholarship Recipients, by ADB Operational Area, 2013

ADB Operational Area Fields of Study Infrastructure Civil engineering Concrete engineering Foundations and earthquake engineering Power systems Structural engineering Transportation engineering, infrastructure planning Urban design and urban planning Water engineering and management Environment Environmental engineering Environmental management and development Sustainable energy and environment Regional cooperation and integration Asia and the Pacific studies Asian public policy International cooperation studies International development Regional and rural development planning Public policy and development Health Public health International health Agriculture Agro-environmental sciences Agricultural and resource economics Aquaculture and resource economics

Source: Asian Development Bank.

11. Economics was the most popular field of study, with 64 scholars (46.4%), followed by science and technology with 56 (40.6%), business and management with 17 (12.3%), and law with 1 scholar (0.7%). The scholarships awarded and completed in 2013—classified according to institution, gender, program, and field of study—are summarized in Appendix 6.

1 ADB. 2008. Strategy 2020: The Long-Term Strategic Framework of the Asian Development Bank, 2008–2020. Manila.

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12. In 2013, 130 ADB–JSP scholars completed their studies. Figure 6 shows the number of graduates, by designated institution, in 2013. Of these graduates, 56 (43.1%) were women.

Figure : Number of ADB–JSP Graduates, by Designated Institution,

AIM AIT ANU-CSEG APU EWC GRIPS HIT HKU IRRI IUJ Keio Kobe Kyushu LUMS NTU-NBS NU-GSID NUS RU SU Tsukuba TU UOA UOM UOT

Number of Graduates

AIM Asian Institute of Management; AIT Asian Institute of Technology; ANU-CSEG Australian National University, Crawford School of Economics and Government; APU Ritsumeikan Asia Paciﬁc University; EWC East-West Center; GRIPS National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies; HIT Hitotsubashi University; HKU University of Hong Kong; IRRI International Rice Research Institute; IUJ International University of Japan; Keio Keio University; Kobe Kobe University; Kyushu Kyushu University; LUMS Lahore University of Management Sciences; NTU-NBS Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Business School; NU-GSID Nagoya University, Graduate School of International Development; NUS National University of Singapore; RU Ritsumeikan University, Graduate School of Economics; SU Saitama University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Tsukuba University of Tsukuba; TU Thammasat University; UOA University of Auckland; UOM University of Melbourne; UOT The University of Tokyo (Department of Civil Engineering, Institute of Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Public Policy, School of International Health, Department of Urban Engineering). Source: Asian Development Bank.

C. New Developments

13. ADB–JSP missions in 2013. The ADB–JSP continued to interact closely with the designated institutions to improve understanding of the objectives of the program. Regular consultations and meetings with faculty members and scholars are important in creating shared responsibility among the administrators and the scholarship recipients. ADB–JSP missions were fielded to eight universities during the year (Table 3).

6 2013 Program and Activities

Table 3: Universities Visited by ADB–JSP Missions in 2013 Designated Institution Location Date Visited International Rice Research Institute Laguna, Philippines 8 February 2013 Nagoya University Nagoya, Japan 26 February 2013 Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Oita, Japan 27 February 2013 University of Auckland New Zealand 6 March 2013 East-West Center Honolulu, Hawaii, United States 5 April 2013 Keio University Kanagawa, Japan 19 June 2013 United Nations University Tokyo, Japan 26 September 2013 Kyoto University Kyoto, Japan 27 September 2013

Source: Asian Development Bank.

14. Like their predecessors, the ADB–JSP missions, headed by the scholarship coordinator, mainly confirmed the ADB–JSP objectives with the institutions and determined whether the processes and procedures of the program, including those for selecting scholars, needed to be modified; reviewed the latest developments in the universities; and obtained firsthand feedback on the ADB–JSP from university officials and recipients of the scholarships, including cost-of-living information and problems encountered in relation to the program. The universities offer high-quality education in their respective fields and offer opportunities to students from all ADB DMCs. The deans, faculty, scholarship administrators, and scholars expressed appreciation for the ADB–JSP and mentioned that they considered it one of the most important sources of financial aid for graduate students at the designated institutions, similar to government-sponsored scholarship programs. If there was enough time, the missions inspected university facilities and amenities to ensure that the designated institutions provide scholars with a reasonably comfortable student life.

15. The 6th ADB–JSP Scholars’ Research Forum. The forum, with the theme ADB–JSP: Creating Valuable Impact to My Community and My People, was held on Friday, 21 June 2013, at the ADB Institute (ADBI). It brought together 134 participants comprising officials from the Japanese Ministry of Finance (JMOF); ADB; and professors, staff members, and scholars from the 13 Japanese designated institutions.

16. Kazuhiko Koguchi, ADB executive director for Japan, and Shigeo Shimizu, director of the development institutions division of the JMOF International Bureau, delivered the welcome remarks. Manmohan Parkash, Operation Services and Financial Management Department’s advisor, presented on “Key Development Challenges: A Perspective.”

17. To commemorate the 25th anniversary, a prominent alumnus was asked to give an inspirational talk. Tolkunbek Abdygulov, who graduated from Nagoya University with a Master of Arts in Development Economics degree, shared his experiences starting with his work as an economist in the directorate for investment and technical assistance coordination of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic to his latest work as head of the economy and strategic development department of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic. Mr. Abdygulov emphasized the importance of students’ looking back to where they came from, maintaining their identity and homeland ties, and helping in the development of their home country.

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18. Sixteen scholars submitted their research findings and nine of them presented their findings at the forum. The presentations were in varying fields—economics, international development, international relations, public policy, and engineering. Some research projects made reference to the scholar’s home country—the impact of social capital on poverty in Bhutan, opportunities for the role of social media in Viet Nam, response to disaster situations in Indonesia, and Myanmar migrants in India. It is now the scholars’ turn to transfer their knowledge to universities and domestic firms, and to promote new technologies in their countries.

19. The forum provided a venue for dialogue between scholars and officials of JMOF and ADB. The scholars thanked ADB and the Government of Japan and committed support for future activities of the alumni association.

Participants to the 6th Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program Scholars’ Research Forum held in Tokyo, Japan.

20. In her closing remarks, Cécile L.H.F. Gregory, head of ADB’s Office of Cofinancing Operations and ADB–JSP scholarship administrator, highlighted the increasingly critical role of education in ensuring sustainable human resource development in Asia and the Pacific. She reminded the scholars to make the most of their opportunity to develop themselves and to contribute to the development of their home countries. Ms. Gregory challenged them to apply the knowledge they had acquired through the ADB–JSP in their own countries and help build a network of global partners and leaders, ready to meet the new challenges, responsibilities, and obligations of a globalized world.

21. New designated institutions. After the 2012 evaluation of 11 potential universities, two new designated institutions—the United Nations University–Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP) in Tokyo and Kyoto University in Kyoto—were approved in November 2013. Both were considered on the basis of courses and programs offered, faculty, administration, facilities, reputation, relevance of completed programs, cost of scholarship, and location. All efforts were made to assist the ADB–JSP coordinators of the two new designated institutions in clarifying and resolving administrative issues. In September 2013, OCO conducted an orientation for UNU-ISP and Kyoto University to assist the schools’ ADB–JSP coordinators, faculty, and administrators in promoting and managing the program efficiently.

8 III. ADB–JSP Helps Students and Alumni Achieve Their Career Aspirations

22. The ADB–JSP is focused on building the capacity of countries to make well-informed decisions and carry out effective socioeconomic reform. The program is an invaluable resource for building the skills and capabilities needed to prosper in the highly interconnected global economy. The ADB–JSP scholars are potential future leaders who are expected to tackle development challenges in their home countries. The following are some success stories of ADB–JSP scholars and alumni.

Dharshani Premaratne (Sri Lanka), Crawford School of Economics and Governance, Australian National University, Master of International and Development Economics, June 2011–July 2013

I was a research assistant at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, working on policy-oriented international economic research, when the ADB–JSP scholarship made it possible for me to study for a master’s degree and broaden my knowledge and perspective. The learning experience at the Australian National University was a valuable addition to my life. My knowledge and skills in economics improved and I was able to test them within the bounds of economics. After graduation, I returned to Sri Lanka and to the institute, this time as research officer. I got an opportunity once again to contribute to my country’s economic policy agenda at a time of impressive growth.

Tuvshintungalag Boldbaatar (Mongolia), Crawford School of Economics and Governance, Australian National University, Master of Environmental Management and Development Studies, June 2011–July 2013

The Australian National University (ANU) gave me a world-class education and friends from diverse backgrounds. On my return to Mongolia, I started working for a sustainable rural development program, whose aim is to build herders’ capacity to adapt to climate change by introducing new techniques for sustainable pasture management. The knowledge I gained at ANU will surely help in the success of this program and also set the stage for my future growth as a professional.

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Sarah Arshad (Pakistan), Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, Master in Asia Pacific Studies, September 2013–September 2015

I applied for the ADB–JSP scholarship to gain new skills that would serve my country well. I got much more: cutting-edge facilities amid the warmth of cultural diversity, a cocurricular campus life where rigor coexists with compassion and understanding, and the opportunity to explore the wonders of Japan. Having settled in well, I have remained on top of my academic work. If I were asked to summarize the entire experience so far in just one word, that word would be “success!” The ADB–JSP provided the platform, and I have the will to take this endeavor to greater heights.

Babina Pradhan (Nepal), East-West Center, Hawaii, United States, Master of Urban and Regional Planning, August 2013–August 2015

The ADB–JSP has given me this opportunity of a lifetime to follow my dream of contributing to the development of my community and Nepal as an urban planner. I am thrilled and honored.

Learning and sharing knowledge with students of different national and cultural backgrounds has broadened my understanding of other peoples and cultures and made me a more confident person. The leadership certificate program and other programs at the East-West Center have made me a better leader.

As an urban planner, my professional goal is to bring like-minded organizations under the same umbrella and work to ensure long-term sustainable development in Nepal under a strong public–private partnership model. Thanks to the ADB–JSP scholarship, I remain committed to that goal and do not doubt that I will reach it. I hope one day to help others reach their goals.

Mujtaba Ahsan (Bangladesh), East-West Center, Hawaii, United States, Master in Architecture, August 2003–August 2005

After years of hard work teaching architecture at a small and little-known school in Pakistan, the ADB–JSP scholarship was a godsend. It allowed me to study at a university in the United States and to work as an intern with two very successful architectural firms there. I joined one of my country’s top private schools as lecturer on my return. In the face of the global challenge of climate change, I felt proud to contribute my new knowledge and to work on sustainable and green architecture in my country, which lacks expertise in that area. With a generous grant from the World Bank, we set up a small but well-equipped laboratory for hands-on training in sustainable and green architecture. I was promoted to assistant professor in 2009 and I now head my department.

I am very grateful to the ADB–JSP for the kind support. The knowledge and experience I gained through the program have made a difference in my life and should make a difference as well in the fortunes of my country.

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Sophal Leoung (Cambodia), East-West Center, Hawaii, United States, Master in Public Administration, August 2013–May 2015

I am from Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia. Before I got the ADB– JSP scholarship, I worked for several years with the Khmer Rouge Tribunal as outreach facilitator.

I finished my first semester, in late 2013, with a grade point average of 4.0 in my public administration course and, through merit-based selection, I received an award of $1,400 from my department to help cover my educational and living expenses. In the spring semester, I underwent a required 240-hour internship in public affairs and general administration at the Office of External Affairs of the East-West Center and learned from practice and observation while working in an intercultural workplace.

I have learned much. Most importantly, I have come to understand other people from other cultures better. I have also made many new friends.

Tamanna Binte Rahman (Bangladesh), East-West Center, Hawaii, United States, Master in Urban and Regional Planning, August 2011–August 2013

To be an agent of change—that is my dream. And the ADB–JSP scholarship was the first step toward realizing that dream. My master’s degree program gave me the knowledge and skills to answer the challenges of sustainable community development, particularly in Bangladesh, where poverty persists because of misuse of natural resources and global climate change. The activities at the East-West Center helped me to capitalize on my international experience, network with other practitioners across the world, and become a more effective leader. The United Nations Secretariat in New York, and the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism of Hawaii, where I had the chance to work during my study program, further enriched my professional life and improved my ability to manage large projects and engage in policy planning.

After completing my degree program, I joined the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives of Bangladesh as head of the Urban Planning Department of Comilla City Corporation. I also set up my own planning and engineering consulting firm, which earlier this year began a large-scale water supply project funded by the government. In the future, I intend to pursue a doctorate degree in my field of interest and continue to work as urban planner and consultant.

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Tashi Choden (Bhutan), East-West Center, Hawaii, United States, Master in Business Administration, August 2012–May 2014

My experience in Hawaii changed my life. The East-West Center widened my cultural and social experience, and gave me an excellent education.

Hawaii and Bhutan are both isolated—one is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean; the other is landlocked—and sustainability is very important for both. When I left beautiful Hawaii, I brought its best practice home with me. According to the Hawaii Green Business Program, under the State Energy Office, people need recognition and reward to follow the rules and regulations of government. This program model can benefit both the government and business owners in Bhutan.

Sustainability was my program elective. Armed with other classroom knowledge I gained in finance, marketing, and risk management, and the inspiration provided by the many environment and sustainability enthusiasts I met during my 2-year stay in Hawaii, I am motivated and determined to help my government achieve its environmental goals even as I pursue career opportunities in Bhutan.

I thank the ADB–JSP for making all this possible.

Daniel A. San Jose Jr. (Philippines), National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Japan, Master of Public Policy, October 2012–September 2013

I work as a presidential staff officer with the Office of the President of the Philippines—Presidential Management Staff. I am part of the team that provides technical staff support to the President in national policy making. An up-to- date appreciation of issues and concerns that affect Filipinos is important in our work, and we reflect this in the briefing papers we prepare for the President. It is also important for us to have the necessary skills to manage the President’s various requirements, including the information he needs to decide on public issues and concerns.

My graduate studies in Japan, which the ADB–JSP made possible, prepared me for these challenges. At GRIPS, I was able to draw valuable insights from my professors, all experts in the field of public policy. Through discourse, I shared ideas on public issues and mutual concerns with my classmates from various countries. Lastly, participating in workshops and activities organized by different institutions in Japan developed my leadership skills. All of these processes gave me a stronger foundation as a government officer to meet the critical demands of the highest political office in the land.

My 1-year stay in Japan was short but very meaningful and empowering. I sincerely thank the ADB–JSP and GRIPS for the gateways opened to me.

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Ramesh Thapa (Bhutan), National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Master of Public Policy (GRIPS), Japan, October 2011–September 2013

First of all, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the ADB–JSP for its financial support and the opportunity to pursue my master’s degree studies in Japan. Secondly, I thank the faculty and staff of GRIPS for my intellectual transformation and the confidence I gained as a result to facilitate effective decision making in my country.

For any developing economy, one of the biggest challenges is building research capacity, and the ability to use research to improve policy planning, practice, and analysis, and decision making. Bhutan, where research is a relatively new development, is no exception. For young researchers like me, working for educational research and development programs, the great task that lies ahead is to consider where and how far our education system will take our society and our country.

My intellectual exposure in a country like Japan, with its great belief in research and evidence-based practices, was unique, not least because of the opportunity of a lifetime to experience the distinct culture. The knowledge and research skills I acquired will go a long way in building research capacity to develop our education system in Bhutan. The country can thus build a strong foundation for a successful transition to democracy and also achieve its development philosophy of Gross National Happiness.

Souksaykhong Keola (Lao People’s Democratic Republic), National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Japan, Master of Public Policy, October 2012–September 2013

Before I went to study at GRIPS, I worked in the research and policy planning division of the Office of the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. My work gave me a broad understanding of my country’s foreign policies and how these reflect external and internal issues faced by the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The Lao PDR, one of the poorest countries in the world, relies heavily on official development assistance from the international community to meet its developmental goals. A current government target is complying with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2020, with the help of good national policies. Education is one of the factors that can facilitate the achievement of the MDGs. Therefore, during my study program at GRIPS, I studied hard and tried to learn as much as I could.

I rejoined the foreign affairs division on my return from GRIPS and have had many opportunities since then to complete research papers on various topics. Thanks to the high standards set in graduate school, I was able to make these policy papers more analytical and relevant for decision makers, and therefore more helpful in making appropriate and timely policy choices.

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Golda P. Cainglet (Philippines), Hitotsubashi University, Japan, Master of Asian Public Policy, September 2011–August 2013

I had been working for almost 3 years in government when the opportunity to study in the Asian Public Policy Program (APPP) at Hitotsubashi University arrived. With funding support from the ADB–JSP, I was able to earn my master’s degree in 2013. APPP’s strengths lie in its comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum, highly competent faculty, and conducive learning environment.

Through the 2-year program, I gained a deeper understanding of the economy, particularly how government uses its fiscal, financial, and monetary policies to pursue its growth and development goals. This understanding is highly significant in my work with the National Economic and Development Authority, the central socioeconomic planning agency of the Philippines. The APPP training equipped me with the skills I need as a senior technical staff member to better evaluate the policies and programs in the social development sector, where I am currently assigned.

I am a proud graduate of the APPP. Aside from acquiring the competence to become an effective policy maker, I made many good friends from other Asian countries such as the People’s Republic of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam. I hope more young professionals will apply to the APPP. I can assure them that the experience will be a very fulfilling one.

Rahul Muni Bajracharya (Nepal), University of Hong Kong, Master of Urban Design, September 2012–September 2013

I worked in private architectural design firms, both in Nepal and in India, after completing my bachelor’s degree in architecture. I was constantly seeking an opportunity to study abroad and further my career. Thanks to the ADB–JSP, I was able to pursue a master’s degree in urban design at the University of Hong Kong and received support at a critical phase in my career development.

Armed with new knowledge, ideas, tools, and techniques in urban development and my commitment to work in my home country, I was welcomed back by my previous employer and promoted to senior associate with much more responsibility. I am now part of a bigger research and design team. I am also a director of an architecture design firm I established with two colleagues.

All this would not have been possible without the support of the ADB–JSP, which opened up new career opportunities for me.

Ummul Wara Shafinaz (Bangladesh), University of Hong Kong, Master of Science in Urban Planning, September 2010–August 2012

After completing my bachelor’s degree in architecture at Khulna University, I worked as an assistant architect with the Ministry of Housing and Public Works. I left to pursue my master’s degree 10 years later.

My entire course gave priority to heritage conservation, and so did my research paper. I wanted to know how the city government implemented its infrastructure development projects and planning policies. Because of my work

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experience, I also wanted to understand how to address development problems on a large scale. I was lucky to have experienced government officials as external speakers and resource persons.

I returned to Bangladesh after completing the degree and rejoined my old department as assistant chief architect, better able to understand planning issues and better equipped with planning tools and methods for our development projects. I also began teaching part-time at several universities in Dhaka to share my new knowledge and experience.

Mawanane Hewa Janaka Prasad Gunarathna (Sri Lanka), International Rice Research Institute, Philippines, Master of Science in Rural Agriculture Development, November 2007–November 2009

With my master’s degree, I returned to my country and assumed duties as lecturer at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. I was promoted to senior lecturer a year later.

I am now head of the agricultural engineering and soil science apartment at the university, and a member of committees redesigning the curriculum for the BSc in Agriculture degree and developing the curriculum for the postgraduate diploma and MSc in Rural Agricultural Development. At the same time, I serve as resource person for training workshops in climate change adaptation organized by NetWater for government officials and farmer leaders. I have attended a number of national and international workshops and training in water management in dry-zone agriculture and presented over 20 research papers in national and international symposiums.

Buddhi Raj Ghimire (Nepal), International University of Japan (IUJ), Master of Arts in International Development, September 2013–June 2015

I worked for 4 years as a planning officer in the district office of the Ministry of Agricultural Development before starting my master’s degree program.

This program is a milestone in my life in several respects. It has given me confidence and expertise to deal with problems from a new perspective and created opportunities for career growth. Moreover, the hardworking, polite, and generous Japanese professors and administrative staff have inspired me to acquire new skills with new vigor.

I am now doing research involving a counter factual analysis of climate change adaptation in Nepalese agriculture. Such cutting-edge research would be difficult to imagine in my home country. Thanks to the expert guidance of my esteemed adviser and the generous financial support from the ADB–JSP, I now look forward to pursuing a good career in this field in Nepal.

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Sadaqat Ali (Afghanistan), International University of Japan (IUJ), Master of E-Business Management, September 2012–August 2013

Graduate school was truly amazing and memorable. I had the opportunity to learn from outstanding faculty and to work with talented administrators and colleagues from culturally diverse backgrounds, in a place that was ideal not only for learning but also for a chance to savor Japan’s natural beauty and way of life. The school projects and analytical reports improved my critical thinking and polished my technical skills. The entire experience, from applying for the scholarship to saying good-bye to the university and returning home, was beyond my expectations.

I now hold two very important country-level positions. As an entrepreneur, I am the president and chief executive officer of Good Life Non-Alcoholic Beverages Production, my own initiative and brand, in the capital city of Afghanistan. I am also in charge of business operations and strategy for the Afghan Payments System, a World Bank–funded project.

Thanks to the ADB–JSP and the International University of Japan, I am confident that I can contribute to the development of my country and my people.

Mohammad Tarikul Islam (Bangladesh), International University of Japan (IUJ), Master of Arts in Public Management, September 2010–June 2012

Receiving the ADB–JSP scholarship for my master’s degree program was an honor and a dream come true. I was a mid-career professional in the Bangladesh postal service looking for an opportunity to pursue higher studies in public management or a related field, to serve the country better. I was lucky to complete my degree program at IUJ, with its world-class faculty and friendly global environment. I learned much from my professors about making decisions for others and choosing the best among alternative courses of action for them.

For my thesis, I did research on a new product of the Bangladesh Post Office—I was the first from my government department to do that—and the results were immensely useful in assessing the product. I am really thankful to my supervisor, who helped me with the thesis.

My wife, son, and daughter lived with me in Japan for a year and that was an experience of a lifetime for them as well. But the Fukushima earthquake and the devastating tsunami, which took place during our stay, will also be hard to forget.

On my return to Bangladesh, I worked for less than a year in the National Parliament as private secretary to the chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Posts and Telecommunications, and had the chance to work with lawmakers at the policy level. I have since gone back to the postal service.

I thank the ADB–JSP for my full scholarship and look forward to obtaining a doctorate, also under the program, on the way to becoming a first-rate policy maker for the government in the future.

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Afiahayati (Indonesia), Keio University, Japan, Doctor of Philosophy in Bioinformatics, October 2011–September 2013

I have always loved mathematics. Solving math problems was always a special delight, even at an early age. I was the only female winner of math competitions in junior high and high school; top student in the faculty of mathematics and natural sciences of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) as a BSc in Computer Science graduate in 2008, and in UGM’s MSc in Computer Science program upon graduation in 2010, on an Austrian government scholarship; and recipient of a 2-year scholarship from the ADB–JSP scholarship for the first 2 years of the PhD in Bioinformatics program at Keio University in 2011, the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for outstanding female students in computer science in 2012, and a Faculty for the Future Fellowship Award from the Schlumberger Foundation for the third year of my PhD program in 2013.

My PhD program is focused on genomic informatics, particularly metagenomic assembly, to speed up algorithms and computation, and make the process more effective and accurate.

After my studies, I plan to return to UGM and lead a research group in the bioinformatics laboratory of its computer science and electronics department.

Rogene Lacanienta (Philippines), Keio University, Japan, Master of Science in Computer Science, October 2011–September 2013

Going to Keio University via the ADB–JSP was one of the best career decisions I’ve ever made. I was hesitant to take the opportunity at first, since it meant giving up the software engineering career I’d built. But I eventually chose to become a full-time student again. And I’ve not regretted it.

Through Keio’s research-centric curriculum, I gained in-depth knowledge of computer science. My adviser was very supportive. I was given various opportunities to present the results of my research in local and international conferences and journals. I felt that I was helping, even in a small way, in the development of computer science.

On my return to Manila, I landed a managerial job in a well-known information technology company, on the strength of my master’s degree. Now I am in charge of highly technical and specialized work involving cutting- edge technologies. I am a significant part of innovative projects that affect many people. With the training and skills that I acquired during my master’s degree program, I make a positive contribution to my industry and to my country.

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Mizan Bustanul Fuady Bisri (Indonesia), Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University, Japan, Master in Political Science, October 2011–September 2013

Enrolling at the GSICS as an ADB–JSP scholar helped develop my research and academic skills. After completing the program, I was promoted to researcher and academic assistant at the School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development of the Bandung Institute of Technology, and at the institute’s Climate Change Center.

My GSICS studies gave me tremendous opportunities to produce world-class research. I was one of a few young scientists from Asia and the Pacific who were chosen to present the results of their research at the Young Scientists’ Conference on Integrated Research on Disaster Risk, Future Earth and Sustainability in October 2013 in Taipei,China. I presented the results of my research for my master’s thesis at that important international gathering.

An extension of that research, titled “Choose Your Partner Correctly in Emergency Response: Direction for Partnership Innovation Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami 2011,” was declared one of the winners under the Humanitarian Research and Innovation Grant Program 2013 of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA). This research, which conformed to my thesis research framework, used the Indonesian context to explain interorganizational cooperation and emergency response during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. My supervisor at GSICS encouraged and advised me in this research.

Eugenius Emanuel Susento (Indonesia), Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, Japan, Master in Political Science, October 2011–September 2013

My 2 years of study in Japan gave me valuable practical skills and broadened my academic knowledge. After leaving Kobe University, I was one of those selected, out of thousands of applicants, for a 1-year banking training program at the biggest private bank in Indonesia. The program prepares young people for leadership positions at the bank and, ultimately, in the banking industry. It requires candidates with strong analytical skills and good character. These two things, as well as a passion for learning and the spirit of a winner in life’s every competition, Kobe University ingrained in me with the help of my professors and friends.

For this I am deeply thankful to the Government of Japan and ADB.

Dipok Kumar Choudhury (Bangladesh), Graduate School of Bioresources and Bioenvironment, Kyushu University, Japan, Master of Agricultural and Resource Economics, October 2013–September 2015

It was my great dream to study agriculture economics abroad. For 6 years of my professional life, I worked for small farmers through rural market research and entrepreneurship development and then joined a project financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency that generated income for farmers through organic vegetable farming. I came to realize that having the right expertise and

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competence would lead to greater success for these efforts. That is why I wished to study and do research at Kyushu University with its unique education program. Thanks to the support of the ADB–JSP, my dream came true at last.

After I complete my 2-year master’s course at the university, I will take what I have learned and achieved in Japan back home to Bangladesh. I eagerly look forward to helping the farmers in my country improve their lives and I am grateful to the ADB–JSP for opening doors for me.

Thi Mar Win (Myanmar), Graduate School of Bioresources and Bioenvironment, Kyushu University, Japan, Master of Agricultural and Resource Economics, October 2013–September 2015

I needed the right skills and knowledge to be a more capable development worker and community development researcher in Myanmar. Under the able supervision of my adviser, I have gained knowledge and done research into sustainable agriculture and food systems. I participated in an international symposium held at my university to discuss contemporary issues in East Asian agriculture, its market and environment; the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; and the 2014 conference of the Agricultural Economics Society of Japan. And I learned a great deal from field trips organized by my professor to the GIAHS-developed Aso grassland areas and to the wetland of the Ariake Sea. Such activities have broadened my knowledge and helped me in my academic work, and they should benefit my future research and development activities in my country as well.

I thank the ADB–JSP and Kyushu University for these opportunities to move my community development career forward and to immerse myself in Japanese culture and society.

Mariam Bokhari (Pakistan), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Master of Business Administration, August 2011–June 2013

Disbelief. Dizziness. Euphoria. I still remember clearly down to the last detail the intense feelings I experienced when I won the ADB–JSP scholarship. I knew I had made the right decision to leave Oracle after 3 years to pursue higher studies.

I found a second home at LUMS. I still pine for the lush green lawns, the buildings, and the realization that I was finally studying at this top university in Pakistan. And just when I was thinking that things couldn’t get any better, I was selected for the LUMS Student Exchange Program—I ranked 13th among the 150 or so students in my batch— and I spent my third semester at the ESSEC Business School in Paris!

After graduation, I joined Ericsson Pakistan. But I had changed. Corporate life no longer suited me. I wanted to do something that would really make a difference to people’s lives in my country.

So after an extensive tour of the US, I am back home working on a book that will help me get into a good PhD program abroad. Then I plan to return to Pakistan and teach.

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Nauman Sharjeel Sharif (Pakistan), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Master of Business Administration, August 2011–June 2013

I come from a humble rural background. Until 8th grade I went to a school where the medium of instruction was Urdu. I started to learn English only when I was promoted to 6th grade. Being admitted to LUMS and having to compete with students from the best educational institutions in Pakistan was quite remarkable for me.

The ADB–JSP scholarship, which covered all my expenses during my MBA program, allowed me to focus completely on my studies. I finished among the top one-third of my class.

Jenie Marie L. Lago (Philippines), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Nanyang-Waseda Double MBA Program, July 2012–August 2013

I have always believed in the importance of education. So in 2012, after working for almost 6 years in the information technology industry, both in the Philippines and Japan, I decided to take a master’s degree. Choosing a program was not easy. I had to consider many things: school location and reputation, relevance to my future career, and, of course, cost.

The Nanyang-Waseda Double MBA, combining the resources of two of the best universities in Asia, seemed to be a perfect fit for me. And with its focus on the management of technology, the program would surely advance my learning and my career. The program did not disappoint. I developed my management skills, met wonderful people of different nationalities, learned from different cultures. I was even able to explore other countries in Asia.

After my MBA, I went back to the IT industry, but in a more senior position as a technical contributor and project manager in a leading software security company. The financial success I gained from obtaining my MBA I now share with the community. I am an active member of a group in my native province of Batangas that gives out scholarships to deserving high-school students.

I thank the ADB–JSP, the Nanyang Business School, and Waseda University for giving me the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful program. I hope other aspiring candidates from countries like mine will be similarly blessed.

Ika Permata Sari Silalahi (Indonesia), Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya University, Japan, Master of Arts in International Cooperation Studies, April 2011–March 2013

Not everyone gets a second chance. I was among the lucky ones. In early 2009, I was writing my thesis for a Master of Management degree from one of most prestigious (and expensive) public graduate schools of business in Jakarta, under my “ADB” (ayah dan bunda, or “father and mother”) funding, and had just been chosen to attend the Junior Diplomatic Course in The Hague, the Netherlands. A disastrous event put an end to all that. In tears I phoned my parents and expressed great disappointment and regret. My mom very calmly said: “Things will get better.”

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And they did—more quickly than I expected. By April 2011, I was excitedly taking pictures in front of the Graduate School of International Development of Nagoya University as a new student. This time I was under real ADB (Asian Development Bank) and Japan Scholarship Program funding. When I handed my diploma to my mom on graduation day, she said: “This is the answer to your prayer.”

I have been promoted to structural officer in my foreign service unit, I am expecting my second child, and preparing for my first diplomatic assignment, to the Indonesian Embassy in New Zealand.

Thank you, ADB–JSP.

Ev Agudo Parac (Philippines), Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya University, Japan, Master of Arts in International Development, April 2011–March 2013

I had been working at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), the lead rice research and development agency in the Philippines, for almost 4 years when I was awarded a scholarship by the ADB–JSP. As a development communication specialist working to improve the welfare of Filipino rice farmers, I welcomed the scholarship as a much-needed opportunity to broaden my perspective and learn from the development experience of other countries.

I grew professionally because of the rich blend of theory and practical approach in the curriculum of the graduate school. In developing a specialization in rural and regional development management, I was exposed to constant sharing and learning with mentors, tutors, and fellow students with different personalities, cultures, and experiences, from which I gained practical knowledge. More than anything else, the scholarship gave me the opportunity to grow further as a person. The highly diverse environment of the graduate school was a good training ground for dealing with the stakeholders from various sectors in my development work. Immersion in Japanese society fostered the values of punctuality, cooperation, collective responsibility, and self-discipline, making every day a learning experience.

I have since returned to PhilRice and been promoted and given greater responsibilities, much of them still involving work with farmers in the rural areas. My specialization is being put to good use as I now help plan and implement projects to strengthen the professional capacity of agricultural extension workers and improve the delivery of advisory services to rice farmers. As head of a team of development practitioners, I help relieve the plight of the farmers by giving them better access to rice information, farming technologies, and government support services.

Indeed, the ADB–JSP is about giving individuals the opportunity to grow professionally and personally so that they can contribute to the development of their country. I am blessed to have been given that opportunity.

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Ni Lei Win (Myanmar), Ritsumeikan University, Japan, Master in Economics, September 2011–September 2013

Before I got the scholarship, I was a communication officer in the Nargis- cyclone–affected Ayeyarwaddy region at World Concern Myanmar, an international nongovernment organization. Experiencing the rural poverty of Myanmar firsthand inspired me to help the rural poor overcome hardship, particularly through economic development. Studying abroad so I could do that was always a dream. Thanks to the ADB–JSP, that dream came true.

Without financial worries, I could concentrate on my studies. I not only acquired academic skills but also came to know and value the Japanese culture and way of life. The hard work, self-discipline, and strength of spirit of the Japanese people impressed me very much.

Since my return to Myanmar, I have taken on a new role as research associate at Myanmar Development Resource Institute, an independent economic think tank and a source of policy analysis in the country. I am now writing policy-based research papers on socioeconomic reform and poverty reduction in Myanmar.

With the skills and knowledge I acquired at Ritsumeikan, I look forward to contributing more to improving the lives of the people of Myanmar.

A. Jehad Sarker (Bangladesh), Ritsumeikan University, Japan, Master in Economics, September 2012–September 2014

In 2011, while preparing for higher studies in Thailand, I met an unfortunate accident and broke my right thighbone. Despite the shock and the pain, I never gave up on my dreams, and with the help, support, and inspiration of my beloved mother and second soul, I regained the strength and courage to try again. In April 2012, when I first learned that I had been awarded an ADB–JSP scholarship to study in Japan, my mother had tears in her eyes as she hugged me. But these were tears of joy.

I had been to several Asian and European countries as part of my official duties before going to Japan. But the Japanese people are unmatched in hospitality and generosity. From the faculty members and staff of the school to the staff of the dormitory where I lived for a year and ordinary people I met on the street—everyone was very cordial to me. Ample education resources allowed me do in-depth research and economic studies. Seminars with international faculty and study visits enriched my knowledge with practical insights.

I strongly believe that the knowledge I now have, thanks to the ADB–JSP scholarship, will help me to be a more competent official and contribute to the social and economic development of my country.

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Ha Minh (Viet Nam), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Saitama University, Japan, Master of Engineering in Structural Material Engineering, April 1999–March 2001

After obtaining my master’s degree in 2001, I returned to my home country and then went back to Japan in 2002 to pursue a PhD in structural engineering, also at Saitama. I received the degree in 2005. I taught in the Graduate School of Science and Engineering of the university over the next 3 years, as an assistant professor. In April 2009, I decided to return to my home country as deputy general director of the Consultant and Inspection Joint Stock Company of Construction Technology and Equipment, a leading consulting company in Viet Nam under the Ministry of Construction. I was also appointed vice general secretary of the Viet Nam Association of Structural Engineering and Construction Technology in 2011.

The research environment at Saitama University was very favorable: helpful professors, excellent research facilities, comfortable accommodation, and cooperative students. I benefited much from the international graduate program. The scholarship provided by the ADB–JSP, which funded my master’s degree studies at the university, is gratefully acknowledged. I would also like to thank Prof. Hiroshi Mutsuyoshi for his kind instruction and support during my stay in Japan.

Now I am happy to be working and contributing to the construction sector in my home country, using the knowledge and experience that I gained during the nearly 10 years I studied and worked at Saitama University.

Sheharyar e Rehmat (Pakistan), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Saitama University, Japan, Master of Engineering in Structural Dynamics and Control, April 2013–March 2015

With my bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, I held various jobs in the public and private sectors of Pakistan before being awarded the ADB–JSP scholarship. This is a pivotal point in my professional and academic life. The research- oriented education in Japan has supplemented my theoretical knowledge. I have grown intellectually and professionally. Besides my schoolwork, I have enjoyed traveling in Japan and the experience has been a wonderful and memorable one.

The research topic I chose is pertinent to aging bridge infrastructure in Pakistan, which urgently needs rehabilitation and maintenance without unduly burdening the economy. I coauthored a paper for the International Association for Life-Cycle Civil Engineering 2014 symposium in Tokyo, with the support of my supervisor. I am also the general secretary of the Pakistan Student Association in Japan.

Growing up in a developing country makes dreams of studying abroad on scholarship seem completely unattainable. The ADB–JSP has helped me realize that even with my disadvantages, if I have courage, anything is possible.

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Pham Thanh Tung (Viet Nam), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Saitama University, Japan, Master of Engineering in Foundations and Earthquake Engineering, April 2012–March 2014

Studying in Japan, on the ADB–JSP scholarship, was really worthwhile. I could do research on any topic that interested me, and thus gained experience in analytical thinking and problem solving—skills that will definitely help me in my future work. I was also able to participate in sports activities. These experiences were fun, and they improved my health and made me feel good. I was also very happy to receive a certificate of excellence from the alumni association, in recognition of the efforts I put into my thesis. I thank my supervisor, Assoc. Prof. Masato Saitoh, for his valuable guidance, support, and encouragement.

I am confident that I will make significant progress in my career and contribute further to the development of my country, thanks to the ADB–JSP and Saitama University.

Binita Shakya (Nepal), Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand, Master of Science in Technology, January 2012–November 2013

The ADB–JSP scholarship made it possible for me to acquire a nationally and internationally accredited degree in computer science. It also gave me the opportunity to study in the wonderful country of Thailand, at the center of great social, cultural, and educational opportunities. Spending time abroad opened a window to a world of new experiences. I thrived in the new and often challenging environment and gained valuable new skills in computer science and the pride and confidence that come with success.

While pursuing my master’s degree I tried my best to maintain good work habits, follow directions, and have a positive attitude toward learning. These attributes are the key to success not only in education but also in life. With guidance from my professor Dr. Ekawit Nantajeewarawat, I was able to turn out high-quality research work, and I published the results in international journals and presented papers at various international conferences.

Since graduation, I have been working as a researcher in an information technology company and I have been offered more and better job opportunities. I am also working toward opening my own company. I intend to use my expertise in computer science to contribute to the overall development of my country.

Yakub Khan (Bangladesh), the University of Auckland, New Zealand, Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, February 2013– November 2013

I was absolutely delighted to be awarded an ADB–JSP scholarship for my master’s degree studies at the University of Auckland. This scholarship was a turning point in my life. I gained international exposure in an English-speaking country and got a rare opportunity to study at a world-class university. Most importantly, I acquired the advanced skills I need to achieve my career goals.

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My efforts to help in the development of my country have already started to make a mark. I have joined a steel- building company in Bangladesh as a project engineer. Steel construction is still in its infancy in my country and I feel privileged to be a pioneer in this field.

I intend to establish myself as one of the best in my field and hope to be a policy maker for my country one day. The skills and competencies I obtained at the University of Auckland will definitely help me every step of the way.

Indu Sharma (Nepal), The University of Melbourne, Australia, Master of Public Health, January 2012–December 2013

I always dreamed of having an international degree in public health, but the chance of getting a scholarship, I thought, was one in a million. As it happened, however, I did get a scholarship, thanks to the ADB–JSP, and it has proven to be incredibly helpful and rewarding.

At the University of Melbourne, I gained a critical understanding of global issues that affect people’s health, and developed the skill to respond to those issues. I strengthened my research skills by doing research in the area of nutrition, focused on the South Asia region. I stretched my limits by achieving academic excellence and taking part in extracurricular activities, and I developed my leadership skills by joining the Student Ambassador Leadership Program at the university. Moreover, getting to know the other students from over 50 countries and learning about their experience was an immense opportunity to build my global network. I also became acquainted with people from the different cultures in multicultural Australia.

I brought all my knowledge and skills back to Nepal to apply in my current job of improving the health of people.

Adnan Mahmood Dar (Pakistan), Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Master of Disaster Mitigation Engineering, October 2012– September 2014

Pakistan is in a very active seismic zone, and the earthquake of 2005 took an enormous toll in human lives and caused major economic losses to the country. The housing sector in disaster-hit areas has been a special focus of work in the past couple of years. Polypropylene-band retrofitting of masonry structures has shown improved performance during laboratory testing. The material is easily available and is a cheap retrofitting solution for masonry construction in the disaster-hit areas.

It was a great privilege to learn from Japan’s disaster mitigation and recovery efforts during my master’s degree course at the university.

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Muhammad Nabeel (Pakistan), Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Master of Civil Engineering in Earthquake Engineering, October 2012–September 2014

Working with Motorola and wi-tribe Pakistan on their infrastructure projects in my country allowed me to practice my engineering knowledge. But eager to learn more, I started looking for a good opportunity to pursue graduate studies where I could use my research oriented abilities.

I was fortunate enough to be admitted to the University of Tokyo, a world leader in the field of civil engineering. One of the research projects I worked on at the university was “The Application of an Agent-Based Simulation Model in Resource Allocation following Earthquake Damage to Lifeline Utilities.” The research was done to strengthen the strategies for recovery after a major disaster. I am determined to implement and spread the knowledge gained through the research in Pakistan to speed up postdisaster restoration and minimize the hardships of those affected.

I am grateful to the ADB–JSP and the University of Tokyo for trusting in my abilities and allowing me to follow my dreams.

Wakhidatik Nurfaida (Indonesia), Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Master of Coastal Engineering, October 2012– September 2014

I worked for a few years in various water-related projects in Indonesia while preparing myself for higher education abroad.

My studies at the University of Tokyo broadened my knowledge of coastal and river engineering and disaster mitigation. With the support of my professors and colleagues, I did research in numerical modeling for coastal areas. I learned many techniques that can be usefully applied in Indonesia. I also absorbed some nuggets of Japanese wisdom, such as the concept of resilience. Never give up, so goes one proverb; keep on trying, no matter how many times you are knocked down.

After graduation, I returned to Indonesia and continued working in a university. I believe that the application of the knowledge I gained, and that gained by many other Indonesian researchers, will make a positive contribution to coastal research and management in Indonesia.

Ali Muhyidin (Indonesia), Graduate School of Frontier Science, The University of Tokyo, Doctorate in International Studies, October 2009–September 2011

I would like to thank the ADB–JSP for the opportunity given me to pursue a doctoral degree at the Graduate School of Frontier Science, the University of Tokyo. The degree program offered me valuable academic and research challenges, and I count it among my greatest achievements in life.

Resource governance was the focus of my research. My doctoral thesis dealt mainly with decentralization and forest management in Indonesia.

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In the course of 3 years of living and studying in Japan, I came to understand the academic and social life in the country. The disciplined, well-experienced, and highly dedicated professors who supervised my work motivated me to become a better scholar, and meeting colleagues with different expertise and of varied nationalities made me more culturally sensitive and competent. Outside the academic life, I was very impressed with the Japanese culture, people, and technology development.

I now teach at the Department of Political Science, University of Indonesia. I believe the knowledge I gained at the University of Tokyo, with ADB–JSP support, will help me make a more significant contribution to my country.

Bayar lkham Byambaa (Mongolia), Graduate School of Frontier Science, The University of Tokyo, Master of Science in Sustainability Science, October 2009–September 2011

Since my graduation, I have been working as an environmental finance specialist in charge of project financing for good and bankable environmental projects, with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) consulting office for the Two-Step Loan Project for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development and Environmental Protection in Mongolia. I cooperate with commercial banks and SMEs in promoting long-term business loans, developing and designing feasible projects, and assessing the environmental impact and socioeconomic benefits of projects.

My environmental financing career has progressed with the help of valuable insights from my graduate program into sustainability science concepts and transdisciplinary approaches to solving environmental challenges and problems. As a proud ADB–JSP scholar, I hope to contribute to solving the environmental problems of the country and the region, while keeping a good balance between academic and practical views.

Syed Mohammad Shamsul Huda (Bangladesh), Graduate School of Frontier Science, The University of Tokyo, Master of Environmental Studies, October 2008–September 2010

The time I spent studying for my master’s degree at the University of Tokyo was a most exciting time for me. I left Japan with many good memories, which I am unlikely to forget. I have benefited not only from my study and research but also from the chance to immerse myself in the Japanese culture, thinking, and way of doing things.

Although I earned a bachelor’s degree in forestry, I did my graduate-school research in the field of wastewater engineering and I published two articles on the results of that research. I went on to pursue a PhD at the same institution.

Since my return to Bangladesh, I have been teaching and doing research at the Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong. I was promoted to associate professor on the basis of my achievements at the University of Tokyo. I also give lectures and supervise students.

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Purnika Damindi Ranasinghe (Sri Lanka), Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Master of Environmental Engineering, October 2009– September 2011

After I graduated from the University of Colombo with a degree in plant biotechnology, I struggled to find financial support for graduate studies abroad. My interests led me to consider and apply for an ADB–JSP scholarship in environmental studies, which I had the good fortune to obtain.

Studying in Japan fulfilled my dreams. I worked with new technologies and facilities, my academic life became more enjoyable and friendly, and the cultural diversity in Japan made for a pleasant living environment. Knowledge I gained helped me use advanced biotechnological methods, where these were applicable. The experience was invaluable and it prepared me to face and overcome challenges.

The qualifications and experience I gained during my study program enabled me to secure a position in the doctoral program at the Queensland University of Technology, Australia, and I am now reading for my PhD in microbiology and bioinformatics. I am grateful to the University of Tokyo and the ADB–JSP for giving me the opportunity to realize my academic and professional dreams.

Ira Camarao (Philippines), Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, Master of Public Policy, September 2010–September 2012

Receiving my master’s degree from the University of Tokyo with the support of the ADB–JSP opened up many career opportunities for me.

I was promoted at work even before I graduated in 2012 because my immediate supervisors believed that I was ready to handle new responsibilities and could offer new insights in discharging my duties, using the new skills and knowledge I had acquired.

I was also accepted for a 6-month secondment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative Office as a research associate. I monitored and compiled key fiscal news and data to be farmed out to IMF headquarters, assisted and worked closely with visiting IMF missions, and participated in official meetings. My major output was a comparative study of fiscal incentives granted by selected Southeast Asian countries, using the IMF model. The study was presented to the Department of Finance (DOF) as a reference for its proposal to Congress to rationalize the country’s fiscal incentives.

Now I am assigned to the newly created Office of the Chief Economist at the DOF after my stint at the IMF Resident Representative Office. I assist in gathering and analyzing data, and in preparing economic studies according to the directions and guidelines set by the chief economist. I also develop research techniques for analyzing economic developments and building links with other offices under the DOF and with other economic departments. Even with this new assignment, I still do some policy work such as studies and analyses of proposals made by various government agencies and private organizations regarding their impact on the fiscal sector, particularly in the matter of the value-added tax, the excise tax on alcohol and tobacco products, and other indirect taxes.

I will be forever grateful to the University of Tokyo and the ADB–JSP for these and other opportunities that have made me the person I am now.

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Azzaya Enkhbayar (Mongolia), Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Master of Public Health, April 2012–March 2014

I did research into a mechanism of Stevens–Johnson syndrome with severe eye complications caused by the administration of general over-the-counter medications against cold and other viral infections, and I presented the results of my research at two scientific research conferences. I have completed my master’s degree and I am now enrolled in the doctoral program at Tokyo University.

I am most grateful for this opportunity to study in Japan along with many other international students and to experience the culture of this country and of many other countries.

Khine Lae Win (Myanmar), Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Master of Public Health, April 2012–March 2014

My research topic was “Factors Influencing Current Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco Use among Young Adult Men in Yangon Region, Myanmar.” I did my research from July to August 2013 in Yangon. In January 2014, I submitted my thesis proposal and had it approved. The title was Peer and Family are Key to Predict Current Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco Use among Young Adult Men in Yangon, Myanmar.

In 2013, a colleague and I reviewed the three health-related Millennium Development Goals of Myanmar and published our findings in the International Journal for Equity in Health.

Since graduating from the university in March 2014, I have been building a career in health and human rights development at the community level in Myanmar. I have also decided to study for my PhD in the future to strengthen my career prospects.

I thank the ADB–JSP and the University of Tokyo.

Moe Moe Thandar (Myanmar), Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Master of Public Health, April 2012–March 2014

I have always dreamed of working as a public health professional, as I enjoy working in the community. I am grateful to the ADB–JSP for the chance to improve my knowledge, practical skills, and research experience at the Department of Community and Global Health of the University of Tokyo.

During my study program, I was able to learn from health workers from around the world with experience in development work as well as in international organizations. With the guidance of the teaching staff, I did my thesis on caregivers’ treatment-seeking behavior for children under five in a malaria-endemic area in rural Myanmar. I hope the findings from my research will be useful in planning malaria control in Myanmar. I also contributed to a manuscript on health-related Millennium Development Goals in Myanmar, which was published in the International Journal for Equity in Health in 2013.

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I am now preparing for the publication of my thesis research and looking for a job that involves communicating and working closely with the community. I want to do research while working.

Negi Bharat Singh (Nepal), Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Master of International Health, April 2012–March 2014

I would like to thank the ADB–JSP for the wonderful opportunity to study in this prestigious university.

During the program, I acquired new knowledge and skills. I learned research methods, critical thinking, and analytical and problem-solving skills that should be useful in the future. I did my thesis on the theme “Stigma and Perceived Satisfaction from Social Support toward Persons with Physical Disabilities in Western Nepal: Are They Also Suffering from Limited Use of Health Services?”

Currently, I am a consultant and training resource person for some organizations that are working in the field of persons with disabilities in the Far-Western Development Region of Nepal. I am also a visiting researcher at the Department of Community and Global Health, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo, and I am still involved in research activities in the disability sector in Nepal.

Prakash Shakya (Nepal), Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Master of Health Science (Global Health), April 2012–March 2014

Someone once said, “The fact that your patient gets well does not prove that your diagnosis was correct.” That is very true. Rather than just treating a disease, I have always tried my best to know its root causes. I also try to know the environmental, educational, and social aspects of the disease, besides the clinical part, to give myself a better chance to find a cure for it. I have become interested in the field of global health for this reason.

I decided to build a career in that field after working as a medical doctor in a rural and remote district of Nepal for 2 years. Then the ADB–JSP gave me the invaluable opportunity to study at the University of Tokyo.

During my master’s course, I did research into the health of migrants and completed the course with academic distinction; I coauthored a research paper on nutrition and health, which was published in an international journal; and I participated in global health workshops abroad (in Europe and Australia) and in training programs in tropical medicine and urban health in Southeast Asian countries. These various opportunities broadened my knowledge and strengthened my academic research and leadership skills.

I sincerely thank the ADB–JSP and the University of Tokyo, as well as my supervisor, Prof. Masamine Jimba, and the whole community and global health family at the university, for setting me on the road to a fruitful and satisfying career in research and global health.

30 IV. Theses and Research Papers Completed in 2013

22. The theses and research papers submitted during the year generally promote an issue of development or generate new knowledge in their fields. The designated institutions make sure that the research work of the scholars is useful and related to the sustainable economic growth and social development of the scholars’ home countries. The following theses and research papers were completed in 2013:

Designated Period Title of Thesis or Name Gender Nationality Field of Study Institution Covered Research Paper Hendri Lukita Lie M AIM Indonesia MBA Sep 2012– Indonesia Investment Fund Dec 2013 Nitin Khanna M AIM India MBA Sep 2012– Plan for Commercialization of Dec 2013 Pili Oil Products through the Introduction of Pilipino Brand of Pili Pulp Oil Products Duc Huu Hoang M AIM Viet Nam MBA Sep 2012– AIM Investment Fund: India Dec 2013 Poonam F AIM India MBA Sep 2012– Project Based on Internship in Kushwaha Dec 2013 Credit Research Joel V. Cabigon M AIM Philippines Master in Jan 2013– Sustainable Ecotourism Development Dec 2013 Strategy of Mapawa Nature Management Park Lory E. Tarrazona M AIM Philippines Master in Jan 2013– Refocusing the Police Cadet Development Dec 2013 Curriculum of the Philippine Management National Police Academy Martin Benedict M AIM Philippines Master in Jan 2013– Taking Back the Leadership: Perez Development Dec 2013 A Strategic Plan for the Management Philippine Science High School, Main Campus, 2014–2018 Oliver Obongen M AIM Philippines Master in Jan 2013– Strategy to Secure Continuity Development Dec 2013 of Operations in the Management Cyberspace of DND–AFP Critical Information Networks Shantosh Karki M AIM Nepal Master in Jan 2013– Strategy Analysis of Development Dec 2013 Community Development Management and Environment Conservation Forum, Nepal continued on next page

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Table continued Designated Period Title of Thesis or Name Gender Nationality Field of Study Institution Covered Research Paper Joy E. Lapuz F AIM Philippines Master in Jan 2013– Assessment of the Parola Development Dec 2013 Solid Waste Management Management Project of ICTSI Foundation, Inc. Junfei Zhang M AIM PRC Master in Jan 2013– Assessment of a Pilot Development Dec 2013 Program: To Improve Management Sanitation in GanZier Village, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, PRC Pema Gyalpo M AIM Bhutan Master in Jan 2013– Strategy for Tarayana Development Dec 2013 Foundation for Livelihood Management Diversification of Rural Women of Kenghar Gewog Mongar District through Development of Arts and Crafts Benjamin Balais M AIM Philippines Master in Jan 2013– A Strategy to Improve the Development Dec 2013 Public Safety Officers Basic Management Course as a Platform to Develop Good Performing Police Senior Superintendent Inspector as Defined by the Community Ashfaq Ahmad M AIM Pakistan Master in Jan 2013– Strategy for the Development Development Dec 2013 of Monitoring and Evaluating Management System for Community Awareness Raising and Advocacy Ventures around Needs Md. Shazib Uddin M AIT Bangladesh ME Energy Aug 2011– Life Cycle Analysis of Solar May 2013 (Thermal and Photovoltaic) and Wind Technologies Md. Shah Alam M AIT Bangladesh ME Aug 2011– Application of Layer-by-Layer Nanotechnology May 2013 Films in Optical and Electrical Sensors Chamari F AIT Sri Lanka MBA Aug 2011– A Study of the Organizational Pushpamali May 2013 Culture for Knowledge Narayana Sharing in Selected Public Naidelage Sector Banks Branches in Western Province of Sri Lanka Harshana F AIT Nepal ME Water Aug 2011– Impact of Land Use Change Shrestha Engineering and May 2013 on Hydrology and Power Management Production: A Case of Kulekhani Project, Nepal continued on next page

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Table continued Designated Period Title of Thesis or Name Gender Nationality Field of Study Institution Covered Research Paper Muhammad M AIT Pakistan ME Geotechnical Aug 2011– Assessment on Applicability Usman Tahir and Geoen- May 2013 of Sequential Tunnel vironmental Excavation in Bangkok Soil by Engineering Means of Numerical Analysis Asmat M EWC Pakistan Master in Public Aug 2011– Consumer Attitudes on Ullah Junejo Administration May 2013 Telehealth Hisila Manandhar F EWC Nepal Master in Urban Aug 2011– Interface between Heritage and Regional Aug 2013 Management and Tourism Planning Planning: Focus on Lumbini, Nepal Tamanna B. F EWC Bangladesh Master in Urban Aug 2011– Climate-Induced Rahman and Regional Aug 2013 Migration and Sustainable Planning Development: A Case of Coastal Area of Bangladesh Rara K.C. F EWC Nepal Master in Urban Aug 2011– Urban Growth Management and Regional Aug 2013 of Kathmandu Valley through Planning Sustainability Approach Suman Maharjan M EWC Nepal Master in Urban Aug 2011– Bicycling Safety on and and Regional Aug 2013 around the University of Planning Hawaii, Manoa Campus Golda Padilla F HIT Philippines Master in Asian Sep 2011– Fiscal Response to ODA in Cainglet Public Policy Aug 2013 the Philippines: A Time Series Analysis Hein Zaw M IRRI Myanmar MSc Plant Jun 2011– Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Breeding Jun 2013 Mapping of Salinity Tolerance, Blast and Bacterial Leaf Blight Resistance using Multi- parent Advanced Generation Intercrosses (MAGIC) Indica Plus Populations in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Tien Dat Le M IRRI Viet Nam MSc Agronomy Nov 2011– Enhancement of Germination Nov 2013 and Growth of Direct-Seeded Rice through Seed Priming Hnin Wah Thein F IRRI Myanmar MSc Genetics Nov 2011– Fine-Mapping of a QTL Nov 2013 for Heat Tolerance on Chromosome 1 and Effect of Relative Humidity on Spikelet Fertility under High Temperature Stress in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Thisana F IUJ Thailand MBA Sep 2011– A Study of How to Start Kerdnaimongkol Jun 2013 Business in Japan for Thai Companies continued on next page

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Table continued Designated Period Title of Thesis or Name Gender Nationality Field of Study Institution Covered Research Paper Binti Shrestha F IUJ Nepal MA Public Sep 2011– Privatization Policy Management Jun 2013 Implementation in Nepal and Policy Analysis Program Puttinee F IUJ Thailand MA International Sep 2011– Japan’s Creative Industry Nimpitakpong Relations Jun 2013 Policy and the Effect of Japanese Culture through Manga and Anime: The Case of Thailand Bishnu Bhatt M IUJ Nepal MA International Sep 2011– Political Economy of Growth: Relations Jun 2013 A Case of Nepal Ulugbek Sharipov M IUJ Tajikistan MA International Sep 2011– Tajikistan–Uzbekistan Relations Jun 2013 Relations since Their Independence: From Poor to Tense Relations and National Egoism Ariunzaya F IUJ Mongolia MA International Sep 2011– Inflation and Inflation Lkhagvasuren Development Jun 2013 Uncertainty in Mongolia Dilorom Valieva F IUJ Uzbekistan MA International Sep 2011– The Impact of Microfinance Development Jun 2013 on Total Factor Productivity Growth Sadaqat Ali M IUJ Afghanistan E-Biz Sep 2012– The Adoption of Mobile E-Business Aug 2013 Money in Afghanistan Management Suwandi M IUJ Indonesia E-Biz Sep 2012– Adoption of IT in Large-Scale E-Business Aug 2013 Palm Harvesting Agribusiness Management Ravshan M IUJ Uzbekistan E-Biz Sep 2012– Online Shopping Mall Tulyaganov E-Business Aug 2013 Concept for Uzbekistan Management Zin Mar Thu F IUJ Myanmar E-Biz Sep 2012– Feasibility Study of Online E-Business Aug 2013 Shopping System in Myanmar Management Rogene M Keio Philippines MSc Computer Oct 2011– Test Scenario Generation for Lacanienta Science Sep 2013 Web Application Based on Past Test Artifacts A Knowledge-Based Approach for Generating Test Scenarios for Web Applications Afiahayati F Keio Indonesia PhD Oct 2011– An Extension of Velvet Bioinformatics Sep 2013 Assembler to De Novo Metagenomic Assembler Utilizing Supervised Learning continued on next page

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Table continued Designated Period Title of Thesis or Name Gender Nationality Field of Study Institution Covered Research Paper Nguyen Thi Mai F Kobe Viet Nam Master in Oct 2011– Supporting Industries in Economic Sep 2013 Vietnam: Determinants of Development Enterprise Performance and Policies Mizan M Kobe Indonesia Master in Oct 2011– Comparative Study Bustanul Fuady International Sep 2013 on Interorganizational Bisri Cooperation Cooperation in Disaster Policy Studies Situations and Impact on Humanitarian Aid Operations: The Case of West Java and West Sumatra Earthquakes 2009 Sikdar Md. M Kobe Bangladesh Master in Oct 2011– An Analysis of Trade Mehedi Hasan Economic Sep 2013 Specialization in Bangladesh, Development 1996–2011 and Policies Eugenius M Kobe Indonesia Master in Oct 2011– The Principle of Common but Emanuel Susento International Sep 2013 Differentiated Responsibilities Cooperation in the Post-2020 Climate Policy Studies Change Regime: The Incorporation of “Current Contributions” as Criteria of Differentiation of States

Lin Aung Than M Kyushu Myanmar Master in Oct 2011– Effect of a High CO2 Level Bioresource Sep 2013 and Host Interpopulation Sciences Crosses on a Host–Parasitoid System: A Bean Beetle and Its Parasitoid as an Example Ratih Madya F Kyushu Indonesia Master in Agro- Oct 2011– Institutional Roles of Privately Septiana environmental Sep 2013 Owned Forest (POF) Sciences Management in Indonesia: Comparison of Three Local Organizations in Sub-Villages Level, Gunung Kidul District, Indonesia Narantsatral F Kyushu Mongolia Master in Oct 2012– Protection of Financial Khangaisaikhan International Sep 2013 Markets by Criminal Law: Economic and A Comparative Study of Business Law Insider Trading Mariam Bokhari F LUMS Pakistan MBA Aug 2011– Sales Strategy for Punjab Jun 2013 Beverages for the Products Slice and Aquafina Nauman Sharjeel M LUMS Pakistan MBA Aug 2011– Development of Marketing Sharif Jun 2013 Strategy for VPBX Products of Zong/Hadi Telecom continued on next page

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Table continued Designated Period Title of Thesis or Name Gender Nationality Field of Study Institution Covered Research Paper Vilaphong M NU-GSID Lao PDR MA International Apr 2010– Constraints in Improving Phong Phommasy Development Mar 2013 Access to Primary Education, with Focus on Ethnic Minority Students in Rural Areas of Lao PDR E.V. Agudo Parac F NU-GSID Philippines MA International Apr 2011– Adaptive Capacity to Rainfall Development Mar 2013 Variability of Rain-Fed Rice Farmers in Cabatuan, Iloilo, Philippines Dalis Phann F NU-GSID Cambodia MA International Apr 2011– The Contribution of Foreign Development Mar 2013 Direct Investment on the Industrial Development of Cambodia Sorana Touch M NU-GSID Cambodia MA International Apr 2011– Factors Shaping Upper Development Mar 2013 Secondary School Teacher Trainees for Choosing Teaching as Career in Cambodia Marie Donna F NU-GSID Philippines MA International Apr 2011– Peacebuilding through Montesa Cooperation Mar 2013 Community-Driven Ballesteros Studies Development: Dynamics and Implications Ika Permata F NU-GSID Indonesia MA International Apr 2011– Peace Journalism and Sari Silalahi Cooperation Mar 2013 Newspaper Reports on Aceh Studies Conflict Ariunsarnai F NU-GSID Mongolia MA International Apr 2011– The Hidden Economy in Ganbat Cooperation Mar 2013 the Residential Building Studies Construction Sector of Mongolia Jenie Marie Lago F NTU-NBS Philippines D-MBA Jul 2012– Analysis of Japan’s Software Business Aug 2013 Development Industry Administration Ramesh Thapa M GRIPS Bhutan Master in Oct 2011– Research Culture at the Public Policy Sep 2013 Colleges of Royal University of Bhutan: An Investigation Rosie Anjani F GRIPS Indonesia Master in Oct 2012– Improving the Condition of Public Policy Sep 2013 Indonesian Migrant Domestic Workers in Singapore: An Analysis of Indonesia, Singapore and Philippines Policy Mohammad M GRIPS Bangladesh Master in Oct 2012– Climate Change Adaptation Moniruzzaman Public Policy Sep 2013 Measures in Bangladesh: Response and Understanding of Policy Actors continued on next page

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Table continued Designated Period Title of Thesis or Name Gender Nationality Field of Study Institution Covered Research Paper Souksaykhong M GRIPS Lao PDR Master in Oct 2012– Lao PDR’s Foreign Policy as Keola Public Policy Sep 2013 the Mediator for ASEAN– China Relations Gantuya Buddorj F GRIPS Mongolia Master in Oct 2012– Promoting Competition Public Policy Sep 2013 by Identifying Collusion Facilitating Factors: A Case Study of Mongolian Petroleum Industry Tariq Mehmood M GRIPS Pakistan Master in Oct 2012– The Social, Political and Public Policy Sep 2013 Economic Effects of the War on Terror: Pakistan, 2009 to 2011 Daniel A. San M GRIPS Philippines Master in Oct 2012– Toward Building the Jose Jr. Public Policy Sep 2013 Bangsamoro: Calibrating Foreign Aid for Peacebuilding Muhammad Ishaq M GRIPS Pakistan Master in Oct 2012– Trade Liberalization between Public Policy Sep 2013 India and Pakistan: Issues and Impediments Chrun Theravong M GRIPS Cambodia Master in Public Oct 2012– Competitiveness of Policy Sep 2013 Cambodia’s Garment Industry under Global Market Maral Sagynalieva F GRIPS Kyrgyz Master in Oct 2012– An Inquiry into the Evolution Republic Public Policy Sep 2013 of Private Sector in the Kyrgyz Republic, 1985–2010 Galey Tenzin M APU Bhutan Master in Sep 2011– Impact of Social Capital on Development Sep 2013 Poverty: A Case of Rural Economics Households in Eastern Bhutan Thanh Huong F APU Viet Nam Master in Sep 2011– Nurse Job Satisfaction: An Nguyen Public Health Sep 2013 Empirical Study in a Central- Management Level Public Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam June F APU Indonesia MSc Sep 2011– Promoting Sustainability Cahyaningtyas Asia Pacific Sep 2013 in Palm Oil through RSPO Studies Certification: A Case Study in PT MAS, West Kalimantan, Indonesia Ni Lei Win F RU Myanmar Master in Sep 2011– The Analysis on the Role of Economics Sep 2013 Microfinance on Rural Poverty Reduction in Myanmar Magdalena F RU Indonesia Master in Sep 2011– Estimates of the Private Triasih Dumauli Economics Sep 2013 Return on Education in Indonesia Rustam M RU Uzbekistan Master in Sep 2011– The Impact of Firms’ Internal Savlatovich Economics Sep 2013 Factors on the Growth of Abdullaev SMEs in Uzbekistan continued on next page

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Table continued Designated Period Title of Thesis or Name Gender Nationality Field of Study Institution Covered Research Paper Basit Sarfaraz M SU Pakistan ME Structural Apr 2011– Dynamic Response Behavior Material Mar 2013 of Reinforced Concrete Engineering Column under Water Satya Narayan M SU Nepal ME Structural Apr 2011– An Investigation of Sharma Engineering Mar 2013 Annoyance Caused by Combined Exposures to Traffic Vibration and Noise in Residential Environment Alina Shrestha M SU Nepal ME Foundations Apr 2011– Simplified Data Accessing and Earthquake Mar 2013 Interface for Fire Spreading Engineering Simulation in Urban Areas Md. Habibullah M SU Bangladesh ME Geosphere Apr 2011– Earthquake Induced Soil Bhuyan Research Mar 2013 Liquefaction Assessment and Hazard Zonation in GIS Environments Md. Aftabur M SU Bangladesh ME Vibration Apr 2011– Analysis of Buried Pipeline Rahman Engineering Mar 2013 under Earthquake Fault Movement: A DEM and FEM Simulation Damith M SU Sri Lanka ME Soil Apr 2011– Characterization of Nandika Mechanics Mar 2013 Compaction and Gas Hiniduma Transport Properties for Solid Liyanage Waste Samples Frengki M SU Indonesia ME Rock Apr 2011– Study on Fluid Containing Hariara Mechanics Mar 2013 Micro-bubbles Flow through Pardede Fractured Diatomaceous Mudstone Specimens Shahzad Saeed M SU Pakistan ME Structural Apr 2011– Sensitivity of Modal Damping Engineering Mar 2013 to Corrosion Damage in Concrete Beams Binita Shakya F TU Nepal MSc Technology Jan 2012– Towards Generation of May 2013 Sequence Diagrams from Operation Contracts and Design Patterns Margueritte Gay F UOA Philippines MSc Feb 2011– Analysis of the Stakeholder Muriel Bihasa Environmental Feb 2013 Discourses on the Science Environmental Governance of Mining in the Philippines Nita Khanal F UOA Nepal Master in Jun 2011– Current Best Practices in International Mar 2013 Online International B2B Business Marketing (internship report) Sushil Mishra M UOA Bhutan Master in Jun 2012– Adapt or Standardize? Moving International Dec 2013 Private Label Participation Business Strategy from Australia to New Zealand for George Weston Foods Limited (internship report) continued on next page

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Table continued Designated Period Title of Thesis or Name Gender Nationality Field of Study Institution Covered Research Paper Talukdar Md. M HKU Bangladesh MSc Urban Sep 2010– Policy Framework to Reduce Mahmud Hassan Planning Jan 2013 Central Business District (CBD) Traffic Congestion from the Large Cities of Bangladesh: Using Khulna CBD A Case Chen Lan Sheng M HKU PRC Master in Sep 2012– Heterotopias: New Urban Urban Design Sep 2013 Systems Mahtab Hussain M HKU Bangladesh Master in Sep 2012– Mitigate the Urban–Rural Siddique Urban Design Sep 2013 Misfit by Revitalizing Yuen Long as an Alternative Health-Care Hub in Hong Kong Rahul Muni M HKU Nepal Master in Sep 2012– Variable Courtyard, Tower Bajracharya Urban Design Sep 2013 and Roof-Scape: Seeking for a Local Urban Identity for Newly Emerging Asian Cities Yizhou Feng F HKU PRC Master in Sep 2012– Urban Misfit: Between Formal Urban Design Sep 2013 and Informal Md Mokhlesur M HKU Bangladesh Master in Sep 2011– Assessing Natural Disaster Rahman Urban Planning Aug 2013 Preparedness and Climate Change Mitigation Strategies in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh Indu Sharma F UOM Nepal Master in Jan 2012– Barriers to Early Initiation of Public Health Dec 2013 Breastfeeding in South Asia: A Literature Review Chandima F UOT- Sri Lanka ME Remote Oct 2011– Mapping Landslide Induced Nadeeshani CivEng Sensing and GIS Sep 2013 by Drought Preceding Rainfall Subasinghe Using Remote Sensing Data Umair Baig M UOT- Pakistan ME Concrete Oct 2011– An Experimental Investigation CivEng Engineering Sep 2013 on Anchorage Performance with Vulnerable Area in Highly Congested Reinforcement Region Luki Danardi M UOT- Indonesia ME Oct 2011– Image Analysis on CivEng Geotechnical Sep 2013 Deformation of Ground Engineering around Group Pile Foundation Undergoing Vertical Loading Muhammad M UOT- Pakistan ME Oct 2011– Aviation Business Model and Umar Farooq CivEng Infrastructure Sep 2013 Its Acceptability for Pakistan Management International Airline continued on next page

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Table continued Designated Period Title of Thesis or Name Gender Nationality Field of Study Institution Covered Research Paper Tayyab Khalid M UOT- Pakistan ME Bridge Oct 2011– Seismic Response CivEng and Structure Sep 2013 Characterization and Engineering Performance Evaluation of an Asymmetric Base-Isolated Building Based on Its Dense Monitoring System Hendra M UOT- Indonesia ME River and Oct 2011– Characteristics of River Ramdhani CivEng Environmental Sep 2013 Meandering Process Focusing Engineering on Cross-Sectional Shape and Sediment Dynamics Dan The Dang M UOT- Viet Nam ME Oct 2011– Use of Pepper Mild Mottle Urban Environmental Sep 2013 Virus to Evaluate Removal Engineering Efficiency by Household Water Treatment: A Case Study in Hanoi Mohammad M UOT- Bangladesh ME Urban Oct 2011– Barrier-Free Design and Mustafizur Urban Planning Sep 2013 Introducing Accessibility in Rahman Public Places: The Case of Dhaka City, Bangladesh Thi Thuy Nguyen F UOT- Viet Nam Master in Sep 2011– The China Factor in the GraSPP Public Policy Sep 2013 Survival of the Dictatorship in Vietnam (thesis) Ida Marie Pantig F UOT- Philippines Master in Sep 2011– Assessing Access and GraSPP Public Policy Sep 2013 Availability of Health Services in Addressing the Health Needs in the Philippines (research paper) Soulichan Lamxay F UOT-Env Lao PDR Master in Oct 2011– Field Observation of Cesium Environment Sep 2013 Radionuclide in Ohori Studies River and Lake Teganuma Sediment, Chiba Prefecture, Japan Narankhuu F UOT-Env Mongolia Master in Oct 2011– Enhanced Biological Myandas Environment Sep 2013 Phosphorus Removal Studies Deterioration without Significant Change in Microbial Population under Trace Element Shortage Mr. Md. Aktar M UOT-Env Bangladesh Master in Oct 2011– Effect of Light and Water Flow Hossain Environment Sep 2013 on Growth of the Hard Coral Studies Acroporaformosa Aichurek F Tsukuba Kyrgyz MA International Apr 2011– Social Remittances Mamazhanova Republic Public Policy Mar 2013 for Entrepreneurship Development in the Kyrgyz Republic: Case Study of Birlik Ayil Okmotu continued on next page

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Table continued Designated Period Title of Thesis or Name Gender Nationality Field of Study Institution Covered Research Paper Emerson Sanchez M Tsukuba Philippines MA International Apr 2011– Negotiating Identities and Public Policy Mar 2013 Peace: Indigenous Movement and the Peace Process in Southern Philippines Nadeem Ahmad M Tsukuba Pakistan MA International Apr 2011– Micro-foundations of Public Policy Mar 2013 Institutional Changes in Development Cooperation: A Discursive Analysis of South–South Cooperation

AIM = Asian Institute of Management; AIT = Asian Institute of Technology; APU = Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University; B2B = business- to-business; DEM = discrete element method; EWC = East-West Center; F = female; FEM = finite element method; GIS = geographic information system; GRIPS = National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies; HIT = Hitotsubashi University; HKU = University of Hong Kong; IRRI = International Rice Research Institute; IT = information technology; IUJ = International University of Japan; Keio = Keio University; Kobe = Kobe University; Kyushu = Kyushu University; Lao PDR = Lao People’s Democratic Republic; LUMS = Lahore University of Management Sciences; M = male; MA = Master of Arts; MAS = Mitra Austral Sejahtera; MBA = Master of Business Administration; ME = Master of Engineering; MSc = Master of Science; NTU-NBS = Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Business School; NU-GSID = Nagoya University, Graduate School of International Development; ODA = overseas development assistance; PRC = People’s Republic of China; QTL = quantitative trait loci; RSPO = Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil; RU = Ritsumeikan University, Graduate School of Economics; SMEs = small and medium-sized enterprises; SU = Saitama University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Tsukuba = University of Tsukuba; TU = Thammasat Universty; UOA = University of Auckland; UOM = University of Melbourne; UOT-CivEng = The University of Tokyo, Department of Civil Engineering; UOT-Env = The University of Tokyo, Institute of Environmental Studies; UOT-GraSPP = The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Public Policy; UOT-Int’l Health = The University of Tokyo, School of International Health; UOT-Urban = The University of Tokyo, Department of Urban Engineering; VPBX = virtual private branch exchange.

Source: Asian Development Bank.

41 V. Summary and Conclusions

25. Since 1988, the ADB–JSP has been making a significant contribution to ADB DMCs’ participation in regional cooperation for socioeconomic development—a key element for success in the fight against poverty. The ADB–JSP has provided training to 3,104 mid-career professionals from 37 DMCs. Through graduate studies at 27 well-known universities in Asia and the Pacific, ADB–JSP recipients acquired the necessary skills for the implementation of sound policies aimed at enhancing economic growth, improving access to basic services, and promoting good governance. As economies in the region grow more complex and become more integrated, cross-border higher education such as the ADB–JSP plays a key role in human resource development and workforce mobility. The ADB-JSP also facilitates building DMCs’ capacity with innovation, knowledge, and technology needed to thrive in the competitive world.

26. During the academic year 2013, the ADB–JSP supported 254 scholars (138 new scholars and 116 continuing scholars). At the end of the academic year, 130 recipients completed their studies and graduated from their host universities. The ADB–JSP will continue to focus on socioeconomic development fields at the master’s degree level while degree courses remain relevant to ADB’s Strategy 2020.2 The ADB–JSP will continue to prioritize candidates with limited finances, female candidates, and nationals of DMCs that are underrepresented. The final awards will consider geographic and gender balances as well as the socioeconomic backgrounds of applicants.

27. The ADB–JSP will continue to monitor the current performance of its scholars and alumni, as well as developments concerning the designated institutions. The participating institutions will be encouraged to fully utilize their scholarship slots. The program will enhance its promotional activities to raise Japan’s profile in the region, supporting intensified Japanese visibility and increasing opportunities for candidates from DMCs. The ADB–JSP will strengthen collaboration with its designated institutions, particularly the new partners, to advance program objectives and program quality through a shared vision and common action. The program will strengthen the network among ADB scholars, alumni, institutions, and ADB to support future collaboration.

2 Asian Development Bank. 2008. Strategy 2020: The Long-Term Strategic Framework of the Asian Development Bank 2008–2020. Manila.

42 APPENDIX 1 Designated Institutions and Program Coordinators, Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program

Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact Details Asian Institute of Management Philippines May 1988 Rey Reyes Executive Managing Director Student Services, Admissions, and Registration Joseph R. McMicking Campus 123 Paseo de Roxas, MCPO Box 2095, Makati City 1260, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel +63 2 893 7631/892 4011–25 Fax +63 2 893 7631/817 9240/894 1407 [email protected] Asian Institute of Technology Thailand May 1988 Tenzin Rabgyal Coordinator, Admissions and Scholarships Office PO Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand Tel +66 2 524 5031–33 Fax +66 2 524 6326/516 2126 [email protected] The Australian Australia April 1990 Billie Headon National University Director Crawford School of Economics Student Recruitment, Scholarships, and Alumni and Government ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, JG Crawford Building No. 13, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia Tel +61 2 6125 3914 Fax +61 2 6125 5570 [email protected] East-West Center United States August 1988 Stella Kolinski University of Hawaii at Manoa ADB–JSP and EWC Scholarship Assistant 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601, United States Tel +1 808 944 7738 Fax +1 808 944 7070/944 7730 [email protected] Hitotsubashi University Japan June 2010 Yuri Okamoto School of International Program Manager, Asian Public Policy Program and Public Policy 2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8439, Japan Tel +81 3 4212 3145 Fax +81 3 4212 3146 [email protected] continued on next page

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Table continued Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact Details Indian Institute of India December 1988 Vivek Raman Technology Delhi Deputy Registrar (PGS & R) Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110 016, India Tel +91 11 2659 1737 Fax +91 11 2658 2032 [email protected] International Rice Philippines May 1988 Anilyn Maningas Research Institute Assistant Manager, Office of Scholars’ Affairs, University of the Philippines, Training Center Los Baños 6776 Ayala Ave. Security Bank Center, Suite 1009, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel +63 2 845 0563/0569/0570 Fax +63 2 845 0606/891 1292 [email protected] International University of Japan Japan September 1988 Rumiko Anazawa Administrative Staff, Office of Student Services 777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata 949-7277, Japan Tel +81 25 779 1500 Fax +81 25 779 1180 [email protected], [email protected] Keio University Japan Shinnosuke Obi International Graduate December 2004 Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology Programs on Advanced Science Chair, Committee for International Affairs and Technology 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Graduate School of Economics June 2010 Kanagawa 223-8522, Japan Graduate School of System June 2010 Tel +81 45 566 1468 Design and Management Fax +81 45 566 1469 [email protected] Kobe University Japan May 2010 Nobuaki Matsunaga Graduate School of International Coordinator Cooperation Studies 2-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan Tel +81 78 803 7267 Fax +81 78 803 7295 [email protected] Kyoto University Japan November 2013 Junichi Mori Professor, Director-General of the Organization for the Promotion of International Relations, Exective Vice-President (International Affairs) and ADB-JSP Coordinator Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan Tel +81 75 753 2552 Fax +81 75 753 2562 [email protected], [email protected] continued on next page

44 Designated Institutions and Program Coordinators, Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program

Table continued Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact Details Kyushu University Japan June 2010 Akiko Kai Graduate School of Bioresource Administration Staff and Bioenvironmental Sciences 6-10-1, Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, and Graduate School of Law Fukuoka 812-8581, Japan Tel +81 92 642 2788 Fax +81 92 642 2144 [email protected] Lahore University of Pakistan August 1988 Hammad Akbar Management Sciences Senior Officer – Fundraising Suleman Dawood School Office of Marketing, Fundraising & Alumni of Business Opposite Sector “U,” DHA, Lahore Cantt., Lahore 54792, Pakistan Tel +92 42 3560 8181 Fax +92 42 3752 5048 [email protected] Nagoya University Japan August 2000 Akihiro Asakawa Graduate School of ADB-JSP Coordinator International Development 65 Tsurumaicho, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 466-8550, Japan Tel +81 52 789 5079 Fax +81 52 789 4951 [email protected], [email protected] Nanyang Technological Singapore June 2010 Nicole Tee University Director, Marketing and Admissions Nanyang Business School The Nanyang MBA Block S3, B34-01, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798 Tel +65 6790 4779 Fax +65 6791 3561 [email protected] National Graduate Institute Japan August 2000 Yuuko Uemura for Policy Studies Program Coordinator, International Programs Team Academic and Student Affairs Division 7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8677, Japan Tel +81 3 6439 6044 Fax +81 3 6439 6040 [email protected] National University of Singapore Singapore March 1989 Angelyn Ang Hwee Been Head, Marketing and Admissions 15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245 Tel +65-6516 3427 Fax +65 6872 4423 [email protected] continued on next page

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Table continued Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact Details Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific Japan May 2010 Naohiko Kameda University Manager, APU Admissions Office Graduate School of Asia 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, Pacific Studies 874-8577, Japan Tel +81 97 778 1119 Fax +81 97 778 1121 [email protected] Ritsumeikan University Japan January 2005 Hirofumi Nakayama Graduate School of Economics Assistant Administrative Manager International Center at Biwako Kusatsu Campus 1-1-1 Noji-higashi, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577, Japan Tel +81 77 561 3946 ext. 515 7828 Fax +81 77 561 3956 ext. 515 7819 [email protected] Saitama University Japan December 1995 Naoko Nakasone Department of Civil Administrative Assistant, Foreign Student Office and Environmental Engineering 255 Shimo Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 338-8570, Japan Tel +81 48 858 3555 Fax +81 48 858 3555/3825 [email protected] Thammasat University Thailand February 1997 Usacharat Vejpongsa Coordinator, International Student Service Division Rangsit Campus, Klong Luang Pathumthani, Bangkok 12121, Thailand Tel +66 2613 2048 Fax +66 2623 5289 [email protected] Tokyo Institute of Technology Japan May 2010 Naoya Abe Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Department of International Development Engineering 2-12-1-I4-4 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan Tel +81 3 5734 3797 Fax +81 3 5734 3797 [email protected] United Nations University Japan November 2013 Srikantha Herath Institute for Sustainability Academic Programme Director and ADB-JSP and Peace Coordinator 53-70 Jingumae 5-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan Tel +81 3 5467 1212 Fax +81 3 3406 7347 [email protected] continued on next page

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Table continued Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact Details The University of Auckland New Zealand July 1996 Brian Lythe International Officer–Scholarships, International Office Private Bag 92019, Victoria Street West, Auckland Mail Centre Auckland 1142, New Zealand Tel +64 9 373 7513 Fax +64 9 373 7405 [email protected], [email protected] The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, June 1989 Fiona Lam China Academic Support and Admissions Section, Registry 9/F Knowles Building, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China Tel +85 2 2241 5262 Fax +85 2 2858 5454 [email protected], [email protected] The University of Melbourne Australia March 1997 Ellen Gavva Senior Scholarships Officer , Melbourne Scholarships Office Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia Tel +61 3 8344 6322 Fax +61 3 9349 1740 [email protected] The University of Tokyo Japan March 1989 Shinji Sato Department of Civil Engineering Professor of Civil Engineering and Foreign Student Officer 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan Tel +81 3 5841 6141 Fax +81 3 5841 8509 [email protected] The University of Tokyo Japan February 2002 Hiroyuki Katayama Department of Urban Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Foreign Student Officer 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan Tel +81 3 5841 6241 Fax +81 3 5841 8509 [email protected] The University of Tokyo Japan June 2010 Hideaki Shiroyama Graduate School of Public Policy Dean #616 Administration Bureau Building No. 2, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan Tel +81 3 5841 1349 Fax +81 3 5841 3190 [email protected] continued on next page

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Table continued Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact Details The University of Tokyo Japan February 2001 Hiroyasu Sato Division of Environmental Associate Professor, International Liason Office Studies Kashiwa International Office Building of Environmental Studies, Room #124, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa City, Chiba 277-8563, Japan Tel +81 4 7136 4558 Fax +81 4 7136 4560 [email protected] The University of Tokyo Japan April 1997 Masamine Jimba School of International Health Professor, Department of International Community Health, School of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan Tel +81 3 5841 3688 Fax +81 3 5841 3422 [email protected] University of Tsukuba Japan February 2011 Mai Watanabe Graduate School of Humanities Program Officer, Economic and Public Policy and Social Sciences Management Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan Tel +81 29 853 6785 Fax +81 29 853 6785 [email protected] Source: Asian Development Bank.

48 9.14 4.13 2.61 7.72 1.89 3.37 6.53 6.93 5.62 2.97 3.99 9.43 9.06 5.80 % 10.59 10.22 100.00 72 93 52 82 191 114 110 155 213 180 160 252 292 282 C 250 260 2,758 9.41 9.76 1.90 5.32 7.60 4.35 3.38 5.64 3.99 8.89 6.64 2.64 6.80 3.00 % 10.31 10.37 100.00 93 59 82 211 175 135 A 165 124 105 276 322 236 303 320 292 206 Total 3,104 7 3 5 7 3 2 6 2 2 8 11 17 13 14 16 14 C 130 1 3 5 3 3 3 8 6 6 8 17 15 13 21 14 12 A 138 2013 1 5 5 7 5 6 2 2 6 8 11 13 14 16 14 14 C 129 5 7 7 5 6 4 6 6 4 8 17 13 15 18 14 14 A 149 2012 7 3 3 8 9 4 6 2 6 11 13 14 14 18 12 10 C 140 8 5 3 2 5 2 6 6 2 8 9 11 13 15 13 14 A 122 2011 3 3 7 3 8 9 3 4 8 4 11 11 15 21 18 14 C 142 1 5 5 5 5 5 6 4 4 9 11 17 15 15 12 A 25 144 2010 1 5 3 6 4 8 2 4 13 16 21 12 10 C 10 25 20 160 7 5 9 5 2 8 2 8 4 4 17 15 16 18 10 A 10 140 2009 3 7 5 9 8 9 2 6 16 16 16 14 14 12 C 10 25 172 1 7 3 8 6 2 4 11 17 13 12 18 17 12 A 27 20 178 2008 51 79 36 111 62 64 46 119 141 181 195 C 156 163 167 125 189 1,885 71 83 59 58 43 99 191 161 181 137 135 193 142 A 233 224 223 1988–2007 2,233

Nationality Viet Nam Viet Nepal Bangladesh Philippines Indonesia Pakistan People’s People’s China of Republic Sri Lanka India Myanmar Mongolia Bhutan Cambodia Thailand Kyrgyz Republic Kyrgyz Other Nationalities Total APPENDIX 2 1988–2013 Country, and Completed, by ADB–JSP Scholarships Awarded A = awarded, C = completed. A = awarded, Bank. Asian Development Source:

49 171 157 178 178 138 122 149 142 146 144 144 144 140 1,151 3,104 Total

71 71 71 73 79 79 67 56 47 63 65 54 69 451 APPENDIX 3 1,316 Technology Science and Science 1 1 1 1 1 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Law 61 55 52 52 56 52 56 47 58 49 64 64 60 318 1,044 Economics

17 19 37 27 27 25 32 39 36 26 26 24 20 737 382 By Field of Study of Field By Business and Business Management 171 157 178 178 138 122 149 142 146 144 144 144 140 1,151 Total 3,104 1 1 1 5 5 3 5 2 2 6 4 0 0 94 129 Doctorate 177 173 155 139 138 139 134 143 138 166 148 144 120 1,037 2,951 Master’s Profile of ADB–JSP 1988–2013 Profile Scholars and Graduates, 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 20 By Degree Program Degree By Diploma Certificate/ Certificate/ 171 157 178 178 138 122 149 142 146 144 144 144 140 1,151 3,104 Total Table A3.1: Number of Scholars, by Gender, Degree Program, and Field of Study of and Field Program, Degree Gender, Scholars, by of Number A3.1: Table 61 76 55 72 56 47 56 59 45 54 62 66 64 328 1,101 Female 97 78 97 85 85 85 82 66 96 84 117 By Gender By 102 106 823 Male 2,003 Total 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Academic Year 1988– 2000 Source: Asian Development Bank. Asian Development Source:

50 Profile of ADB–JSP Scholars and Graduates, 1988–2013 131 121 153 172 158 129 142 142 164 144 130 160 140 872 Total 2,758 41 73 73 53 67 67 62 68 68 48 60 60 80 332 1,152 Technology Science and Science 1 1 1 1 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Law 61 53 52 52 58 54 54 54 54 54 46 48 44 236 920 Economics 17 31 21 37 27 23 23 36 36 36 39 22 28 304 680 By Field of Study of Field By Business and Business Management 131 121 153 172 158 129 142 142 164 144 130 160 140 872 Total 2,758 1 1 7 3 3 5 2 2 6 4 4 11 10 64 123 Doctorate 111 135 155 127 167 125 159 134 158 142 128 142 140 789 2,612 Master’s 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 23 By Degree Program Degree By Diploma Certificate/ Certificate/ 131 121 153 172 158 129 142 142 164 144 130 160 140 872 Total 2,758 Table A3.2: Number of Graduates, by Gender, Degree Program, and Field of Study of and Field Program, Degree Gender, by Graduates, of A3.2: Number Table 57 78 67 39 56 54 54 54 45 54 70 64 44 241 977 Female 77 74 74 97 93 83 85 82 99 94 88 631 By Gender By 104 100 1,781 Male Academic Year 2001 2002 2005 2006 1989– 2000 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Source: Asian Development Bank. Asian Development Source:

51 5.11 5.15 1.23 4.71 0.15 0.18 7.58 2.57 2.28 3.70 2.28 4.50 0.47 0.07 0.22 0.22 0.62 % 15.95 10.73 10.84 5 2 6 4 6 13 71 17 63 34 63 141 124 142 130 102 C 299 296 209 440 Total continued on next page on next continued 1.58 2.51 7.47 5.35 2.77 4.74 3.67 4.45 2.26 % 0.32 0.23 0.74 0.32 0.58 4.90 0.29 0.26 APPENDIX 4 14.79 10.53 10.70 7 9 8 18 10 10 78 23 70 49 86 114 152 138 147 166 A 327 332 232 459 1 5 3 3 3 6 8 8 3 6 2 2 2 2 4 8 0 11 14 10 C 2013 1 7 3 3 5 9 6 4 2 3 2 2 2 4 4 8 8 11 13 13 A 1 3 2 3 4 2 3 6 2 2 2 2 4 0 0 12 14 14 14 10 C 2012 1 1 1 7 3 7 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 6 0 13 15 15 16 16 A 1 1 1 7 5 6 8 7 7 2 8 4 2 2 0 0 0 15 18 19 C by Designated Institution, 1988–2013 Designated Institution, by 2011 1 7 7 3 3 3 7 3 4 3 2 2 2 8 2 4 9 0 13 14 A 1 4 3 4 2 6 2 2 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 13 17 12 19 14 C ADB–JSP Scholarships Awarded and Completed, ADB–JSP Scholarships Awarded 2010 1 1 7 3 7 3 6 2 3 5 2 3 2 8 0 0 15 14 18 10 A Academic Year Academic 1 9 7 7 8 7 2 8 6 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 21 19 18 C 2009 1 1 5 3 5 6 7 9 4 2 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 13 17 21 A 3 3 6 7 4 9 2 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 18 15 C 22 20 2008 3 3 3 7 2 3 2 8 6 0 0 0 0 0 21 21 14 14 10 20 A 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 27 74 93 25 59 46 90 80 118 341 193 C 106 236 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 74 38 56 39 86 112 138 102 120 103 376 265 A 238 1988–2007 Institution AIM AIT ANU- CSEG APU EWC GRIPS HIT HKU IITD IRRI IUJ Keio Kobe Kyushu LUMS NTU-NBS NU-GSID NUS RU SU

52 ADB–JSP Scholarships Awarded and Completed, by Designated Institution, 1988–2013 0.11 1.78 4.31 1.02 0.18 2.57 5.58 2.32 0.47 2.68 % 0.40 0.00 100.00 3 5 0 11 13 71 74 28 64 49 119 154 C 2,758 Total 1.71 1.29 0.13 0.10 2.74 5.54 2.26 2.48 0.45 0.32 4.06 % 0.48 100.00 3 4 15 14 10 77 53 85 70 40 172 126 A 3,104 1 3 7 3 3 2 6 2 2 0 0 0 C 130 2013 1 1 3 2 5 2 2 4 8 0 0 0 A 138 5 3 3 2 2 8 6 0 0 0 0 0 C 129 2012 1 1 3 3 4 2 4 8 6 0 0 0 A 149 1 7 5 2 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 C 140 2011 3 3 7 3 3 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 A 122 1 3 7 7 5 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 C 142 2010 1 3 3 3 3 2 4 9 6 0 0 0 A 144 Academic Year Academic 1 7 5 7 7 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 C 160 2009 7 5 2 6 6 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 A 140 1 5 4 6 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 12 C 172 2008 1 7 5 5 4 9 4 6 0 0 0 0 A 178 3 0 0 0 13 17 97 23 43 46 44 C 106 1,885 5 0 0 0 51 14 53 33 29 54 126 108 A 1988–2007 2,233 Institution SU-GSPS Tokyo- Tech Tsukuba TU UOA UOM UOS UOT- CivEng UOT-Env UOT- GraSPP UOT-Int’l UOT-Int’l Health UOT- Urban Total continued Table A = awarded; C = completed; AIM = Asian Institute of Management; AIT = Asian Institute of Technology; ANU-CSEG = The Australian National University, Crawford School of School of Crawford University, ANU-CSEG National = The Australian Technology; of AIT = Asian Institute Management; of AIM = Asian Institute C = completed; A = awarded; Hitotsubashi Studies; HIT = Policy for Institute Graduate National GRIPS = Center; = East-West EWC University; APU = Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific and Government; Economics Japan; of University = International IUJ Institute; Research Rice IRRI = International Delhi; Technology of Institute IITD = Indian Kong; Hong of = The University HKU University; Management of University = Lahore LUMS University; = Kyushu Kyushu Studies; Cooperation International School of Graduate University, = Kobe Kobe University; = Keio Keio NUS = National Development; International School of Graduate University, School; NU-GSID Business = Nagoya Nanyang University, Technological NTU-NBS = Nanyang Sciences; Engineering; SU-GSPS Civil and Environmental = Saitama of Department University, SU = Saitama Economics; School of Graduate = Ritsumeikan University, RU Singapore; of University and Social Sciences; Humanities School of Graduate Tsukuba, of = University Tsukuba Technology; of Institute = Tokyo Tokyo-Tech Science; Policy School of Graduate University, Tokyo, of = The University UOT-CivEng Sydney; of = The University Melbourne; UOS of UOM = The University Auckland; of = The University UOA University; TU = Thammasat Policy; Public School of Graduate Tokyo, of = The University UOT-GraSPP Studies; Environmental of Institute Tokyo, of = The University Civil Engineering; UOT-Env of Department Engineering. Urban of Department Tokyo, of = The University UOT-Urban Health; International School of Tokyo, of = The University Health UOT-Int’l Bank. Asian Development Source:

53 APPENDIX 5 ADB–JSP Independent Auditors’ Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended 31 December 2013 and 31 December 2012

54 ADB–JSP Independent Auditors’ Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended 31 December 2013 and 31 December 2012

55 Appendix 5

56 ADB–JSP Independent Auditors’ Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended 31 December 2013 and 31 December 2012

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58 ADB–JSP Independent Auditors’ Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended 31 December 2013 and 31 December 2012

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60 ADB–JSP Independent Auditors’ Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended 31 December 2013 and 31 December 2012

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62 ADB–JSP Independent Auditors’ Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended 31 December 2013 and 31 December 2012

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64 ADB–JSP Independent Auditors’ Report and Financial Statements for the Years Ended 31 December 2013 and 31 December 2012

65 Appendix 5

66 APPENDIX 6 Profile of ADB–JSP Scholars and Graduates for Academic Year 2013

Table A6.1: Number of Scholars, by Gender, Degree Program, and Field of Study

By Gender By Degree Program By Field of Study Science Designated Business and and Institution Male Female Total Master’s Doctorate Total Management Economics Law Technology Total AIM 12 1 13 13 0 13 2 11 0 0 13 AIT 1 5 6 6 0 6 1 0 0 5 6 ANU-CSEG 1 3 4 4 0 4 0 2 0 2 4 APU 2 1 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3 EWC 3 4 7 7 0 7 2 1 1 3 7 GRIPS 4 9 13 13 0 13 0 13 0 0 13 HIT 2 1 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3 HKU 2 3 5 5 0 5 0 0 0 5 5 IITD 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 IRRI 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 IUJ 4 7 11 11 0 11 3 8 0 0 11 Keio 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 Kobe 2 2 4 4 0 4 0 3 0 1 4 Kyushu 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 LUMS 4 0 4 4 0 4 4 0 0 0 4 NTU-NBS 1 1 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 NU-GSID 6 2 8 8 0 8 0 8 0 0 8 NUS 3 5 8 8 0 8 2 3 0 3 8 RU 3 0 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3 SU 9 0 9 9 0 9 0 0 0 9 9 Tokyo-Tech 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 Tsukuba 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 UOA 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 2 0 1 3 UOM 4 0 4 4 0 4 1 0 0 3 4 UOT- CivEng 6 2 8 8 0 8 0 0 0 8 8 UOT-Env 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 continued on next page

67 Appendix 6

Table continued By Gender By Degree Program By Field of Study Science Designated Business and and Institution Male Female Total Master’s Doctorate Total Management Economics Law Technology Total UOT- GraSPP 0 2 2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 2 UOT-Int’l Health 2 3 5 5 0 5 0 0 0 5 5 UOT-Urban 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 Total 82 56 138 138 0 138 17 64 1 56 138

AIM = Asian Institute of Management; AIT = Asian Institute of Technology; ANU-CSEG = Australian National University, Crawford School of Economics and Government; APU = Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University; EWC = East-West Center; GRIPS = National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies; HIT = Hitotsubashi University; HKU = The University of Hong Kong; IITD = Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; IRRI = International Rice Research Institute; IUJ = International University of Japan; Keio = Keio University; Kobe = Kobe University; Kyushu = Kyushu University; LUMS = Lahore University of Management Sciences; NTU-NBS = Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Business School; NU-GSID = Nagoya University, Graduate School of International Development; NUS = National University of Singapore; RU = Ritsumeikan University, Graduate School of Economics; SU = Saitama University, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering; Tokyo-Tech = Tokyo Institute of Technology; Tsukuba = University of Tsukuba; UOA = The University of Auckland; UOM = The University of Melbourne; UOT-CivEng = The University of Tokyo, Department of Civil Engineering; UOT-Env = The University of Tokyo, Institute of Environmental Studies; UOT-GraSPP = The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Public Policy; UOT-Int’l Health = The University of Tokyo, School of International Health; UOT-Urban = The University of Tokyo, Department of Urban Engineering.

Source: Asian Development Bank.

68 Profile of ADB–JSP Scholars and Graduates for Academic Year 2013

Table A6.2: Number of Graduates, by Gender, Degree Program, and Field of Study

By Gender By Degree Program By Field of Study

Designated Business and Science and Institution Male Female Total Master’s Doctorate Total Management Economics Law Technology Total AIM 12 2 14 14 0 14 4 10 0 0 14 AIT 4 2 6 6 0 6 2 0 0 4 6 ANU-CSEG 0 5 5 5 0 5 0 3 0 2 5 APU 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 2 0 1 3 EWC 4 4 8 8 0 8 3 0 1 4 8 GRIPS 7 3 10 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 10 HIT 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 HKU 5 1 6 6 0 6 0 0 0 6 6 IRRI 2 1 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 IUJ 5 6 11 11 0 11 5 6 0 0 11 Keio 1 1 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 Kobe 3 1 4 4 0 4 0 4 0 0 4 Kyushu 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 0 1 2 3 LUMS 1 1 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 NTU-NBS 1 1 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 NU-GSID 3 5 8 8 0 8 0 8 0 0 8 NUS 1 1 2 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 RU 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3 SU 7 1 8 8 0 8 0 0 0 8 8 Tsukuba 2 1 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3 TU 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 UOA 2 4 6 6 0 6 2 1 0 3 6 UOM 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 UOT-CivEng 6 1 7 6 1 7 0 0 0 7 7 UOT-Env 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 UOT-GraSPP 0 2 2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 2 UOT-Int’l Health 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 UOT-Urban 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 Total 74 56 130 128 2 130 21 54 2 53 130

AIM = Asian Institute of Management; AIT = Asian Institute of Technology; ANU-CSEG = The Australian National University, Crawford School of Economics and Government; APU = Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University; EWC = East-West Center; GRIPS = National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies; HIT = Hitotsubashi University; HKU = The University of Hong Kong; IRRI = International Rice Research Institute; IUJ = International University of Japan; Keio = Keio University; Kobe = Kobe University; Kyushu = Kyushu University; LUMS = Lahore University of Management Sciences; NTU-NBS = Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Business School; NU-GSID = Nagoya University, Graduate School of International Development; NUS = National University of Singapore; RU = Ritsumeikan University, Graduate School of Economics; SU = Saitama University, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering; Tsukuba = University of Tsukuba; TU = Thammasat University; UOA = The University of Auckland; UOM = The University of Melbourne; UOT-CivEng = The University of Tokyo, Department of Civil Engineering; UOT-Env = The University of Tokyo, Institute of Environmental Studies; UOT-GraSPP = The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Public Policy; UOT-Int’l Health = The University of Tokyo, School of International Health; UOT-Urban = The University of Tokyo, Department of Urban Engineering. Source: Asian Development Bank. 69 International University of Japan YAMAGATA

FUKUSHIMA KAZAKHSTAN NIIGATA GEORGIA Kyoto University Saitama University UTSONOMIYA University of Tsukuba MONGOLIA TOYAMA MAEBASHI ARMENIA Kobe University KANAZAWA Hitotsubashi University AZERBAIJAN HONSHU TSUKUBA MITO UZBEKISTAN SAITAMA National Graduate FUKUI CHIBA KYRGYZ JAPAN NAGANO TOKYO Institute for Policy Studies Kyushu University KOFU TURKMENISTAN REPUBLIC HYOGO GIFU TOKYO Tokyo Institute of TOTTORI Kyoto Nagoya YOKOHAMA REPUBLIC OF SHIGA AICHI Yokohama Technology TAJIKISTAN SHIMANE OKAYAMA KYOTO Lahore University of Management Sciences KOREA Kobe KOBE YAMANASHI The University of Tokyo HIROSHIMA Osaka PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Hiroshima OSAKA MIE United Nations University AFGHANISTAN TAKAMATSU NARA Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi TOKUSHIMA Nagoya University Keio University MATSUYAMA WAKAYAMA PAKISTAN NEPAL Furuoka Ritsumeikan University BHUTAN OITA KOCHI The University of Hong Kong SHIKOKU Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University BANGLADESH Hong Kong SAR I N D I A MYANMAR UNITED STATES (Hawaii) LAO PEOPLE’S TAIPEI,CHINA N O R T H P A C I F I C O C E A N DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Asian Institute of Management East--West Center THAILAND VIET NAM International Rice Research Institute PHILIPPINES Asian Institute of Technology CAMBODIA MARSHALL ISLANDS Thammasat University

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