Realizing International Cooperation and Interactive Co-creation in Local
Context; Global & Glocal Human Resource Development

We are excited to announce the 25th Spring Conference of the Japan Society for International Development (JASID), scheduled to be held at Utsunomiya University in Tochigi Prefecture. The theme is “Realizing International Cooperation and Interactive Co-creation in Local Context Global & Glocal Human Resource Development.”

This event will focus on the practical aspects of international cooperation
and co-creation, with an emphasis on both global and local (glocal) human resource development. The outline for the conference is presented below:

• Date and time:
  Conference: Saturday, June 15, 2024, and
  Excursion: Sunday, June 16, 2024
• Location: Utsunomiya University Mine Campus, Ashio/ Utsunomiya.
• Method: Face-to-face (partially online)

At Utsunomiya University, we are practicing global and glocal human
resource development related to international cooperation and co-creation both domestically and internationally by organically utilizing education, research, and community contributions, and we will introduce some of these in the plenary.

Additionally, the conference will feature an excursion to the Ashio Copper
Mine in Tochigi Prefecture, historically significant as a site of
environmental impact. This location offers a unique opportunity to learn
about pollution management, an important aspect of Japan’s contribution to the field of international development. Participants are also invited to
experience the local culture and attractions, including Utsunomiya’s Light
Rail Transit (LRT) and the famous gyoza. You may want to combine your
sightseeing opportunities, such as visiting Nikko and Nasu in Tochigi
Prefecture,

(Proposed schedule)

• February 1st: Homepage scheduled to be released https://confit.atlas.jp/guide/event/jasid2024spring/top
• Mid February: Presentation applications scheduled to begin
  [Late February: Application deadline for society membership; for those who want to present. *]
• March 18th: Deadline for presentation applications
• Early April: Conference participation registration begins
• Late April: Notification of acceptance/rejection results
• May 15: Deadline for conference participation registration
• May　22: Deadline for submitting papers.

(Presentation application requirements)

1. Oral presentation/poster presentation (Japanese, English)

• Presenters must be a JASID member.
  membership application fee payment site:
  https://jasid.smoosy.atlas.jp/admission/agreement
• Up to 1 paper / 1 presentation per person (as first author)
• If you are not the first author and will not be presenting, you may
  submit two papers.
• Co-researchers and co-authors are preferably JASID members.
• Student members need a letter of recommendation from their supervisor when applying.
• The abstract should be prepared on one A4 page in Japanese (400-800
  characters) if the presentation is in Japanese, or in English (200-300
  words) if the presentation is in English.

* The presenter must be a member at the time of application and must not have unpaid membership fees. Please note that it takes two weeks for the Society to deliberate on the acceptance or rejection of a new membership application, so please complete your membership application at least two weeks before the application deadline.

* If you have not yet paid your membership fee, please complete the payment as soon as possible if you plan to give a presentation.

2. Special session/roundtable (Japanese, English)

• Both representatives must be members.
• Representatives must obtain prior approval from the moderator,
  commentator, reporter, and speaker.
• Non-members other than the representative may take the stage, but
  membership in the society is strongly recommended.
• Special session: In addition to the presentation summary of each
  presenter, the title of the entire project, purpose, moderator,
  commentator, reporter, etc. should be combined with the summary into one file, and the representative should apply.
• Roundtable: Similar to the planning session, the title, purpose, and
  speakers of the entire project are compiled into one file, and the
  representative applies.

(Presentation application)

• Application period: Mid February, 2024 to March 18th, 2024 (scheduled)
• How to apply: Tournament homepage (application page will be released soon)

*On our campus, we have the Utsunomiya University Manabinomori Nursery School, which offers daycare for children ranging from ages 0 to 6th grade. Further details regarding this service will be provided in due course.

JASID 25th Spring Conference Executive Committee

Executive Committee Chair:

• Sakamoto Kumiko (Professor, School of International Studies, Utsunomiya University)

Executive Directors:

• Fujii Hiroshige (Associate Professor, School of International Studies, Utsunomiya University)
• Iizuka Akiko (Associate Professor, Utsunomiya University International
  Exchange Center)

Executive Committee:

• Arjon Sugit (Assistant Professor, School of International Studies, Utsunomiya University)
• Shigeta Yasuhiro (Visiting Professor, School of International Studies,
  Utsunomiya University)
• Matsuo Masaki (Professor, School of International Studies, Utsunomiya
  University)
• Takahashi Wakana (Professor, School of International Studies, Utsunomiya University)
• Kurihara Shunsuke (Associate Professor, School of International Studies, Utsunomiya University)
• Maruyama Tsuyoshi (Professor, School of Education, Utsunomiya University)
• Omori Reiko (Professor, School of Regional Design, Utsunomiya University)

Student executive committee:

• Sagisaka Hiroe (Graduate School of International Studies, Utsunomiya University, doctor’s course)
• Kikuchi Kakeru (Graduate School of Regional Development and Creativity, Utsunomiya University, master’s course)
• Fukuhara Reona (Graduate School of Regional Development and Creativity, Utsunomiya University, master’s course)
• Frimpong Andrew Charles (Graduate School of Regional Development and Creativity, Utsunomiya University, doctor’s course)
• Polgahagedara Don Pubudu Sanjeewa (Graduate School of Regional Development and Creativity, Utsunomiya University, doctor’s course)

Contact

JASID 25th Spring Conference Executive Committee

• https://confit.atlas.jp/guide/event/jasid2024spring/top
• jasid2024spring [at] gmail.com (replace [at] with @)