GEPP Co-hosted an International Seminar "Does English Proficiency matter for growth in non-native English Speaking LDCs?"New!!
On June 22, 2026, an International Seminar on Global Governance for Does English Proficiency matter for growth in non-native English Speaking LDCs?” was held. The seminar was co-organized by Kobe University’s UNESCO Chair, the Global Research Center for Education Policy and Planning (GEPP) at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, the Global […]
GEPP Co-hosted an International Seminar “Human Security and Mobility in the South Pacific: Past, Present, and Future”
On June 11, 2026, an International Seminar on Global Governance for Human Security titled “Human Security and Mobility in the South Pacific: Past, Present, and Future” was held. The seminar was co-organized by Kobe University’s UNESCO Chair, the Global Research Center for Education Policy and Planning (GEPP) at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, […]
GEPP Co-hosted an International Seminar “Understanding the World Bank in the Global Architecture”
On May 27, 2026, an International Seminar on Global Governance for Human Security titled “Understanding the World Bank in the Global Architecture” was held. The seminar was co-organized by Kobe University’s UNESCO Chair, the Global Research Center for Education Policy and Planning (GEPP) at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, the Global […]
Professor Keiichi Ogawa Delivered a Keynote Speech at the CAMPUS Asia Day for Global Career Development
On May 15, 2026, the CAMPUS Asia Program at the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) at Korea University, in collaboration with Kobe University’s Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), celebrated the 15th anniversary of the CAMPUS Asia Plus Program with a special event: the International Career Development Forum & Alumni Networking Event. Held […]
GEPP Co-hosted an International Seminar “Corporate Strategy of Japanese Multinational Firms: Headquarters-Subsidiary Knowledge Transfer Dynamics in Indonesia”
On May 21, 2026, an International Seminar on Global Governance for Human Security titled “Corporate Strategy of Japanese Multinational Firms: Headquarters–Subsidiary Knowledge Transfer Dynamics in Indonesia” was held. The seminar was co-organized by Kobe University’s UNESCO Chair, the Global Research Center for Education Policy and Planning (GEPP) at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, […]
GEPP Co-hosted an International Seminar “Grant Writing”
On May 20, 2026, an International Seminar on Global Governance for Human Security titled “Grant Writing” was held. The seminar was co-organized by Kobe University’s UNESCO Chair, the Global Research Center for Education Policy and Planning (GEPP) at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, the Global Network Program, and the CAMPUS Asia […]
GEPP Co-hosted an International Seminar “Disaster Reduction, from Humanitarian Assistance to Sustainable Development - Sharing the Japanese Experience -”
On May 18, 2026, an International Seminar on Global Governance for Human Security titled “Disaster Reduction, from Humanitarian Assistance to Sustainable Development - Sharing the Japanese Experience -” was held. The seminar was co-organized by Kobe University’s UNESCO Chair, the Global Research Center for Education Policy and Planning (GEPP) at the Graduate School of International […]
GEPP Co-hosted an International Seminar “Disaster Resilience: Its Conceptual Evolution and Its Policy Implications for DRR”
On May 8, 2026, an International Seminar on Global Governance for Human Security titled “Disaster Resilience: Its Conceptual Evolution and Its Policy Implications for DRR” was held. The seminar was co-organized by Kobe University’s UNESCO Chair, the Global Research Center for Education Policy and Planning (GEPP) at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe […]
Professor Keiichi Ogawa Received the Harold J. Noah Distinguished Alumni Award from Columbia University
Dr. Keiichi Ogawa, Professor at Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), received the Harold J. Noah Distinguished Alumni Award in Comparative and International Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Harold J. Noah (1925 – 2019) was a professor and dean at Teachers College from 1964 to 1987. As an alumnus of the College’s Comparative […]
Professor Keiichi Ogawa Co-edited the Book, “Social and Emotional Learning: Education for the Future through SEL and Non-Cognitive Skills”
Professor Ogawa’s co-edited book, “Social and Emotional Learning: Education for the Future through SEL and Non-Cognitive Skills (社会性と情動の学習―SELと非認知スキルで未来を拓く教育)”, has recently been published by Toshindo. This book systematically organizes multifaceted concepts such as “social and emotional competencies,” “non-cognitive skills,” and “zest for living (Ikiru chikara),” drawing on the latest insights from institutions including research from Harvard […]









