Notice of exemption from membership fees for victims of the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake

The following is a notice regarding the exemption of membership fees for the victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024.

Based on the self-reports of those members who reside, work, or study in the affected areas to which the Disaster Relief Law has been applied, the membership fee for the fiscal year 2024 will be waived. If they have already paid the membership fee for FY2024, the fee will be transferred to FY2025.

Note:
The target areas are 35 cities, 11 towns, and 1 village in 4 prefectures (Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui prefectures) (based on the “Second Report of the Application of the Disaster Relief Law in Relation to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake of 2024 [2nd Report]” published on January 1, 2024, the date the law was applied).

If you are a victim of the disaster and wish to be exempted from paying membership fees, please contact the head office. Even if you are not sure whether you are eligible to apply or not, please do not hesitate to contact us.


Contact

JASID Secretariat

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KED Seminar #30 at 1:00pm on March 9 (General Public)

Another KED seminar is taking place at 1:00pm next Saturday.

Kyoto Environment and Development Seminar #30
(co-hosted by the 43rd Resilience Seminar)

  • Date&Time: Saturday March 9, 2024, 13:00 – 14:30
  • Language: English
  • Venue: Seminar Room, Former Head Office of Forest Research Station,
    Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University. (North Campus, )
    / Zoom Web Seminar
  • Speaker: Akinori Kitsuki (Kyushu University)

If you would like to join this meeting via Zoom, register in advance:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about the meeting.

Title:

Vulnerability to seasonal food insecurity as an exposure to risk: the case of the Southern Province of Zambia

Abstract:

Seasonality is an important aspect of food security for subsistence households in developing countries. Using three years of weekly household panel data for the Choma and Sinazongwe Districts of the southern province of Zambia, we investigate whether and how farmers smooth their consumption within a crop year.

Given seasonal price changes of staple foods, some farmers buy them when prices are low and store them for the hunger season, while others run out of staple foods before the next harvest and therefore buy them when prices are high. The results show that the former group successfully smooths its consumption, while the latter group decreases its consumption of non-staple food items, such as vegetables and meats, to smooth the consumption of staple foods despite the seasonal hike in maize prices.

In conclusion, seasonal food insecurity is exacerbated by negative harvest shocks. We emphasize the significance of policies aimed at increasing public awareness of healthier food choices, empowering households to avoid purchasing maize at high prices, and reducing seasonal price disparities.


Contact

Ken Miura (Division of Natural Resource Economics, Kyoto University)

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JASID 25th Spring Conference: Announcement of the start of registration for presentations

[JASID conference] 25th Spring Conference of the Japan Society for International Development: Announcement of the start of registration for presentations.

The 25th Spring Conference website is now open.

Conference HP:

We have started accepting presentation proposals.

As in previous years, we welcome proposals for three types of presentations: (1) oral presentations, (2) poster presentations, and (3) special sessions/roundtables. Please find below detailed information regarding each of these presentation types. The language of presentation should be either Japanese or English.

★Proposal submission period:
16 February (Fri) – 25 March 2024 (Mon)

(1) Oral presentation

A JASID member can propose and deliver an oral presentation, either individually or as part of a group. It is preferable for co-researchers, regardless of whether they are presenting, to be members of the Society.
Each presentation is allocated a duration of 20 minutes.

(2) Poster presentation

A JASID member can share research findings in a poster format, either individually or as part of a group. The presenter can interact with the audience in a more informal style compared to a formal oral presentation.

The poster will be displayed at a location and time designated by the conference organizer.

(3) Special session and round table

A JASID member can propose and organize a “special session” consisting of multiple presentations focused on a specific theme. It is required to propose one chairperson and two commentators for the session. Non-JASID members are allowed to present, provided they can offer significant contributions to the session. The duration of the session is two hours.

When submitting a proposal, the convenor is requested to submit an abstract for the session as well as abstracts for each individual presentation.

A JASID member can propose and organize a “roundtable” which is characterized by active discussion among presenters and attendees on a specific topic. Non-JASID members are welcome to present, provided they contribute valuable insights to the roundtable discussion. The duration for this session is also set for two hours. When submitting a proposal, the convenor is requested to submit an abstract of the proposed roundtable.

Submission of individual presentation abstracts is optional.

1. Proposal submission

All the relevant information regarding the proposal submission can be found on the conference’s homepage. If you are interested in presenting your paper at the conference, kindly review the details carefully and proceed with a submission.

   ★Information about proposal submission:

The eligibility criteria for presenters vary depending on the presentation category. Please refer to the relevant information provided below (in Japanese).

Here is some information regarding the eligibility criteria for presenters.
Current Society members: As of 25 March, the last day of the presentation application period, the payment of the annual membership fee up to the year 2023 must be shown as “paid” in SMOOSY.
If you have not yet paid the membership fee, please apply after paying the membership fee from:

New members: Must have completed their membership application by 7th March 2024 (Thursday). The payment of annual membership fees for the year up to and including FY2023 must be shown as ‘paid’ in SMOOSY by March 25, the closing date of the presentation application period.
For more details, please visit

2. Where to submit your proposal

Proposals must be submitted online via the URL provided below.

You need to create an account to submit a proposal. If you presented a paper at the 2022, 2023 Annual Conference or the 2023 Spring Conference, you should already have an account. Please follow the instructions at the URL below to create your proposal or to access your account.

For submission, please use the same email address registered on your JASID My Page. The submission site is linked to the membership information on My Page. By using the same email address, you will not need to provide information such as your name and affiliation when you register.

If you prefer to choose an online presentation, please select “online presentation” during the submission process.

   ★URL for proposal (abstract) submission:

3. Conference format

Following the 2023 Spring Conference in Akita and the 34th Annual Conference, the 25th Spring Conference is scheduled to be conducted in-person (not in a hybrid format).

Some of the parallel sessions will be held entirely online. We will accommodate remote participation in these sessions as much as possible and as necessary.

If you wish to participate in an online session at the conference site, you will be required to bring your own computer or tablet.

4. Participation in the conference

Registration to attend the conference is set to open in early April.

The conference registration fee can only be paid online using a credit card.

Printed copies of the conference proceedings will not be distributed to attendees. However, those who have registered and paid the fee will gain advance online access to the Proceedings before the conference.

5. Schedule

★Deadline for presentation applications: 25 March 2024 (Monday) (strictly enforced)
・Participation registration opens: Early April
・Notification of acceptance/rejection results: Late April
・Deadline for participation registration: 15 May 2024
・Deadline for submission of report papers: 22 May 2024


Contact

Kumiko Sakamoto (Utsunomiya University),
Chair, The 25th JASID Spring Conference Organising Committee

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)

  • jasid2024spring [at] (replace [at] with @)



The 25th JASID Spring Conference

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
  • 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:
  • 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

  • jasid2024spring [at] (replace [at] with @)



Notice on the first Ideathon on development studies research for Development Studies by youth.

We will hold the event on March 16, Graduated School of International Development, Nagoya University.  The event is about conference presentation of their thesis or dissertation.

Please check in detail as follows:

Objective

This event aims to provide opportunities for master and doctoral students to present their research related to international development studies.

This event especially plans to let upcoming graduating master and doctoral students report the outcomes of their master thesis and dissertation.

The general objective of this event is to provide a place for young
researchers in the field to exchange information through discussion and improve their research presentation skills.

By having the Development Studies by youth lead this master and doctoral student presentation event, traditionally conducted at the branch conference level, we expect to stimulate further discussion between researchers, which tends to end at the academic conference and provide a place to exchange information and interact between researchers.

We welcome former graduate students who just graduated within the span of 3 years. In addition, we also welcome undergraduate students who continue to master and M1 and D1 students who are currently trying to write their thesis.

Please fill out the Google form below to participate. The program may vary depending on the presenter, but please refer to the following.

Event Summary:

  • Date: March 16, 2024
  • Venue: Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya University
  • Organized by: Development Studies by Youth, Japan Society for International Development
  • Co-Sponsored by: Tokai Branch of the Japan Society for International Development For inquiries and further information: Development Studies by Youth, Japan Society for International Development

Google form:


Contact

Development Studies by Youth, Japan Society for International Development

  • studiesdevelopment666 [at] (replace [at] with @)



Online Symposium “Exploration of Practical Wisdom and Resilience Overcoming Downside Risk – Collecting grassroots voices in Africa under COVID-19.”Feb. 9(General Public)

SDGs Collaborative Research Unit, Institute for Future Initiatives, the University of Tokyo, will host an online symposium as a part of a research project on the impact of COVID-19 in seven African countries. We would be very appreciative if you could participate.

2nd Symposium on “Exploration of Practical Wisdom and Resilience Overcoming Downside Risk – Collecting grassroots voices in Africa under COVID-19.”

Outline

  • Date: (Fri.)18:30-20:30 (JST)
  • Venue: Online seminar (Zoom Webinar)
  • Language: English (Simultaneous translation will be provided)
  • Host:SDGs Collaborative Research Unit, Institute for Future Initiatives, the University of Tokyo
  • Co-host: Japan Society for Afrasian Studies (JSAS)

Programme

    • Overview:Kazuyo HANAI, Project Assistant Professor, the University of Tokyo
    • Presentation 1:Christian S. OTCHIA, Associate Professor, Nagoya
      University “Beliefs and Shots: Understanding the Dynamics of Faith,
      Religion, and Misinformation in COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake in Ethiopia.”
    • Presentation 2:Wakiko OHIRA, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Harvard University “Examining Grassroots Perceptions of Government Interventions during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Uganda”
    • Presentation 3:Tomohiro HOSOI, PhD Student, the University of Tokyo “Middle-Class Experience of COVID-19 in South Africa”
    • Comments:Masaki INABA, Program Director for Global Health, Africa Japan Forum
    • Questions and Answers

Application

English Information and Registration about our symposium:
vent/12316/ (EN)


Contact

SDGs Collaborative Research Unit,
Institute for Future Initiatives, the University of Tokyo

  • sdgs [at] (replace [at] with @)



Keiji Branch, Call for research report

JASDI Keiji (Kyoto, Shiga) will have a research conference and exchange
(in-person/online).

This is intended to assist young researchers and graduate students to
prepare for his/her presentation in the JASID annual conferences, plus to
facilitate exchange between foreign students and Japanese scholars and
researchers.

  • Date: April 20, 2024, Saturday, 13:30-17:30
  • Venue: Ritsumeikan Suzaku Campus (JR/Kyoto Subway NIJO Station)
    (In-person/Online)
  • Language: Japanese/ English
  • Presentation: 15 minutes (depending on # of presentors) followed by 10-15 miniute Q&A per presentation.
  • Deadline: 5 April 2022 (Fri) 23:55

Submit your abstract (about 200-250 words) and JEL codes/3-5 key words at

※We welcome applications from researchers and graduate students of various backgrounds.


Contact

JASID Keiji Branch

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Kansai Branch: The 171st Study Session (Seminar) to be held on February 1, 2024

The 171th Study Session (Seminar)

  • Date/Time: February 1, 2024, 15:30 to 17:00
  • Topic: Emerging Country of “Global South” Bangladesh as a Model Case
  • Speaker: H.E. Mr. Kiminori Iwama, Ambassador Extraordinary and
    Plenipotentiary, Bangladesh, Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh
  • Venue: Kobe University’s Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Main Conference Room & Zoom

Contact

Kansai Branch

  • [at] (* [at] の部分を@に修正してご使用ください)



UNU-IAS Postgraduate Degree Programmes

Dear friends and colleagues,

We are pleased to inform you that
applications are now open for the September 2024 intake of the UNU-IAS
master’s and doctoral degree programmes focused on sustainability.

About the UNU-IAS Postgraduate Degree Programmes

MSc in Sustainability

The Master of Science in Sustainability Programme is a two-year programme, which provides students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to contribute to solving challenges of sustainability. Drawing on an innovative, interdisciplinary approach, the programme integrates methods and resources from the natural and social sciences, as well as the humanities.

The programme is intended for recent graduates, professionals, and
practitioners who seek to meaningfully contribute to the work of
governments, civil society, the private sector, and/or the UN and other
international organizations in the area of sustainability.

◦ Application deadline: 25 February 2024.
◦ Start of the academic year: September 2024.

More information on the programme (including structure, language, admission requirements, scholarship and fees) can be found here
().

PhD in Sustainability Science

The Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability Science Programme is a
three-year programme that takes an innovative approach to sustainability, seeking to promote a better understanding of the issues by incorporating global change perspectives.

This programme will equip graduates with comprehensive, multidisciplinary knowledge of sustainability problems, and deepen their understanding of the role of environmental sustainability in addressing current issues related to global change, specifically those related to climate change and biodiversity.

◦ Application deadline: 3 March 2024.
◦ Start of the academic year: September 2024.

More information on the programme (structure, language, admission
requirements, scholarship and fees) can be found here
().


Contact

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KED Seminar #29 at 16:45 on January 11, 2024

Kyoto Environment and Development (KED) Seminar is taking place at 16:45 pm on Thursday January 11th. We will welcome David Wolf from Kobe University, and he will talk about the hedonic valuation of private hurricane protection.

Kyoto Environment and Development Seminar #29

  • Date&Time: January 11, 2024, Thursday 16:45-18:15 (JST)
  • Language: English
  • Venue: E217, Main Bldg., Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University / Zoom Web
  • Seminar Speaker:  David Wolf (Kobe University)

Register in advance for this meeting:

eting/register/tZUqc-yoqzkoEtb_6EqjTtRp0VyZEU0dmPXz

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the meeting.

Title:

Batten Down the Hatches: Hedonic Valuation of Private Hurricane
Protection (co-authored with Kenji Takeuchi, Kyoto University, and Tang
Cheng Keat, Nanyang Technological University)

Abstract:

Climate change is expected to exacerbate hurricane damage by
increasing the intensity and decreasing the speed at which hurricanes
travel. While most relevant studies have emphasized the economic
consequences of flooding, hurricanes often inflict more damage via the wind than water. We contribute to this literature by developing a novel dataset which allows us to pinpoint the location of wind-struck buildings using high-resolution imagery taken after Hurricane Irma in 2017, object-based image classification algorithms, and property records from Lee County, Florida. We find properties damaged by the wind are sold at a 2% ($4,800) to 4% ($9,600) discount immediately after Hurricane Irma. This discount dissipates approximately 6 to 12-months out, though, reflecting the speed at which repairs are made. Furthermore, utilizing countywide permitting information, we find that re-roofing after experiencing wind damage can more than compensate for these initial losses. Additionally, buildings with roofs built after a 2001 statewide law change are found to be 1% to 3% less likely to be damaged by high-speed hurricane winds, with further but diminishing protection provided from more recent building standard revisions. Taken altogether, our analysis underscores the pivotal role of building codes in safeguarding property and reducing the associated costs from inadequate wind protection.

Chair:

Mitani (Division of Natural Resource Economics, Kyoto University)


Contact

Ken Miura

  • [at] (replace [at] with @)



KED Seminar #28 at 3pm on December 28

Kyoto Environment and Development Seminar #28

  • Date&Time: December 28, 2023, Thursday, 15:00-16:30 (JST)
  • Language: 日本語 Japanese
  • Venue: E217, Main Bldg., Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University / Zoom Web Seminar
  • Speaker: Keisuke Takano (Saga University)

If you want to join it via Zoom, register in advance for this meeting:
eting/register/tZEpceGprDIpE9VgH0Q3pUEIUWtK4ItnmkgY

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the meeting.

Title:

Path-dependence in the location of business agglomeration: Case of postwar land requisition

Abstract:

To what extent is the recovery of economic agglomeration after a
negative shock disturbed by limited opportunities for investment? This
paper sheds light on this question by investigating the impact of the WW2 allied bombings and the postwar land requisition by the US Army in Yokohama City, Japan. Using the newly digitized location information of firms before and after WW2, this study examines whether the forced relocation of firms persistently altered the distribution of business activities. I show that land requisition reduces the size of historical agglomerations, and this negative effect lasted even after the occupied land was retroceded. I additionally show that the within-city relocation and the failure of public investment drove the decline of the agglomeration.

Chair:

Miura (Division of Natural Resource Economics, Kyoto University)


Contact:

Ken Miura

  • [at]  (replace [at] with @)



JASID Kansai Branch “The 168th Study Session (Seminar)” Nov. 22

JASID Kansai Branch will host the following seminar. We welcome everyone to participate, and feel free to contact us for the Zoom link.

Summary

  • Date/Time: November 22, 2023, 14:00 to 16:00
  • Language: English
  • Venue: Kobe University’s Graduate School of International Cooperation
    Studies (GSICS), 4th Floor Presentation Room & Zoom

Topic 1:

Recent Reforms in Teacher Development in Cambodia

Speaker 1:

Dr. Sam Sideth Dy, Secretary-General of the National Committee for
Life-Long Learning/ Deputy Director-General for Education, Ministry of
Education, Youth and Sport (MOEYS), Cambodia

Topic 2:

EGRA/EGMA as an Initiative to Realize SDG 4.2: A Cambodian Case

Speaker 2:

Dr. Sam Sideth Dy, Secretary-General of the National Committee for
Life-Long Learning/ Deputy Director-General for Education, Ministry of
Education, Youth and Sport (MOEYS), Cambodia


Contact

JASID Kansai Branch Secretariate

  • [at]  (replace [at] with @)



[JASID conference] 34th JASID Annual Conference: Conference Program Booklet

We are just a week away from the annual conference. We look forward to welcoming everyone on campus.

On the day of the conference, there is scheduled construction within the campus, and several events are expected to take place. It may cause some inconvenience due to the limited campus space, but we appreciate your understanding.

We have created a conference program booklet. Please download and make use of it. Please also find some important announcements in this email.

1. Conference Program Booklet (PDF)

The program booklet can be accessed through the link below. The password is the same as for accessing presentation papers from the conference HP. It includes presentation guidelines, venue information, conference schedule, and more (you can also find these pieces of information on the conference HP).

The booklet will not be distributed in print at the venue. We recommend downloading it to your own device or printing and bringing it with you.

Conference Program Booklet:

2. Entry to the venue

Please enter the venue through the main gate on Sophian Street (see the camps map below). Follow the signs and guidance from student volunteers to reach the Kioizaka Building (various sessions), Building 11 (lounge, childcare room), and Building 2 (plenary, poster session, general assembly and social gathering).

Campus map:

There will be three reception desks at the venue. Please come to one of the reception desks when you arrive. The opening hours are as follows:

Day 1

  • Building 11, 1st floor (main reception): 9:00-13:15
  • Building 2, 5th floor: 9:30-13:00, 16:30-18:30
  • Building 2, 17th floor: 12:45-16:30 (You can enter the plenary venue starting from 13:00)

Day 2

  • Building 11, 1st floor (main reception): 9:00-17:00

At the reception desk, we will provide you with an empty name badge holder. Please bring your own business card and insert it into the holder.

Please state your name at the reception. In case of payment verification or other requirements, you may be asked to present a receipt that can be downloaded from Confit.

3. Using WiFi at the Venue

You can use Eduroam to connect to WiFi. If you cannot use Eduroam, you can connect to “sophiawifi2019” using a guest account. When using a guest account, some devices may require initial configuration when connecting. Please select a manual from the link below to check the setup instructions (we recommend that you download the manual before coming to the venue). The guest account and password are found in the conference program booklet. The setup process is somewhat complex, so if possible, we recommend using Eduroam.

Eduroam:

Guest account connection manuals:

4. Book Sales During the Conference

On the second day of the conference, Sunday, the 12th, book sales will take place in the basement lounge of Building 11 (rest area) from 9:00 to 17:00. You can purchase books, including those by society members, at discounted prices. Please come and visit.


Contact

34th Annual Conference Organizing Committee
Chairperson: Taro Komatsu (Sophia University)

  • jasid2023fall [at] (replace [at] with @)



New Publication: Introducing Foreign Models for Development: Japanese Experience and Cooperation in the Age of New Technology (Springer)

Introducing Foreign Models for Development: Japanese Experience and Cooperation in the Age of New Technology

This is Izumi Ohno, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS). We are pleased to inform you that our open access book, 『Introducing Foreign Models for Development: Japanese Experience and Cooperation in the Age of New Technology』(edited by Izumi Ohno, Kimiaki Jin, Kuniaki Amatsu, and Junichi Mori) has been just published from Springer. It is written by ten authors with rich experience in research and practice in development cooperation. For those interested, the book is downloadable from the link below.

This book studies how foreign models of economic development can be effectively learned by and applied to today’s latecomer countries. The key concepts are translative adaptation and local learning. It contains many case studies based on Japan’s past experience and its extensive development cooperation in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

The book is built on a research project by JICA Ogata Research Institute, “Japanese Experience of Industrial Development and Development Cooperation: Analysis of the Translational Adaptation Process.”

Table of Contents

Part I Translative Adaptation in the Industrialization Process
1. Introducing Foreign Models for Development: A Perspective from Translative Adaptation (Izumi Ohno)

2. Industrial Policies for Learning, Innovation, and Transformation: Insights from Japan and Selected Countries (Akio Hosono)

Part II Case Studies from Japan, Asia, Latin America, and Africa
3. Japan’s State Learning in the Meiji Period from the Vision Perspective (Kuniaki Amatsu)

4. National Movements for Quality and Productivity Improvement with Local Adaptation: The Experience of Japan and Singapore (Izumi Ohno and Getahun Tadesse Mekonen)

5. Bilateral Policy Dialogue: Japanese Cooperation for Enhancing Industrial Policy Capacity (Kenichi Ohno, Akio Hosono, Kuniaki Amatsu, and Minoru Yamada)

6. Industry Engagement in TVET and the Japanese Cooperation in Vietnam: The Case of Hanoi University of Industry (Junichi Mori)

7. Promoting Kaizen in Africa: 10-Years of Experience of Japanese Cooperation in Tunisia and Ethiopia (Tsuyoshi Kikuchi)

8. Thailand’s Experience of Learning Industrial Technologies and Monodzukuri Education with Localization (Izumi Ohno and Junichi Mori)

Part III Translative Adaptation in a Changing World
9. Kaizen and Non-cognitive Skills Development in Africa in the Age of Digitalization (Kimiaki Jin)

10. New Industrial Landscape: Implications for Industrial Policy and Japanese Industrial Development Cooperation (Toru Homma)


Contact:

Izumi Ohno (GRIPS) 

  • Email: i-ohno [at]  (replace [at] with @)



KED Seminar #26 at 3pm on October 26 [for Members and Generals]

Kyoto Environment and Development (KED) Seminar is taking place at 3pm this Thursday.

We will welcome Takashi Kurosaki from Hitotsubashi University, and he will talk about the effects of the Covid-19 & Natural Agricultural Shocks on Preferences of Pakistani Farmers.

Kyoto Environment and Development Seminar #26

  • Date &Time: October 26, 2023, Thursday, 15:00-16:30 (JST)
  • Language: English
  • Venue: Seminar Room E217 (GSA, Kyoto University) / Zoom Web Seminar
  • Speaker: Takashi Kurosaki (Hitotsubashi University)

If you would like to join this meeting via Zoom, register in advance:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about the meeting.

Title:

Effects of the Covid-19 & Natural Agricultural Shocks on Preferences of Pakistani Farmers (co-authored with Hamza Umer, Hitotsubashi University)

Abstract:

It is imperative to examine how different negative shocks influence preferences because preferences influence micro level decisions that provide foundations for macro-level outcomes. We contribute to this domain by reporting an incentivized field experiment that examined the effects of agr icultural income shocks driven by either the Covid-19 or other natural calamities on preferences of Pakistani farmers such as risk-taking, impatience, generosity and fairness. We find that the Covid-19 shock reduced impatience and generosity while the natural shock increased risk-aversion. Our findi ngs suggest that despite having a similar impact on farmers’ agricultural income, the two shocks influence a different set of preferences, and hence, we need to measure them both to identify their precise impact on preferences. Overall, these results offer new information about the relative impacts of the Covid-19 and natural shocks on preferences and help us understand the wealth and age-based heterogeneous effects of these shocks.


Contact

Chair: Ken Miura (Division of Natural Resource Economics, Kyoto University)

  • Ken Miura [at]  (replace [at] with @)



The 34th JASID Annual Conference: Publication of Conference Proceedings [7th Announcement]

We are now less than three weeks away from the conference. So far, we have received registrations from over 320 individuals. We express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has registered. We are pleased to inform you that the conference proceedings are now available. Please also note other important updates.

1. Conference Proceedings

– You can access the Conference Proceedings through the following link. Please use the same password as for accessing the individual presentation papers and abstracts on the conference HP. The Proceedings contains papers for general oral presentations, planned sessions and some roundtable sessions, as well as abstracts for roundtable and poster sessions. Please note that not all papers are included, as it depends on the preferences of the presenters.

2. Communication within an oral presentation session

– If a session chair needs to contact presenters, please contact them directly using the email addresses provided in the presentation papers. The organizing committee cannot provide contact information.

3. Poster Presentation (for presenters)

– The venue is the 5th-floor student cafeteria in Building 2. Setup time is from 9:00 to 9:30 on Saturday, October 11. You can complete your registration at the cafeteria from 9:00. The poster presentation time is from 9:30 to 13:00, including “core time” (11:45 to 12:45). During the core time, please be present at the venue and read to communicate with the visitors. We expect morning session participants to come to the poster session at this time. Please also be present at other times as much as possible (it’s fine to take breaks and leave the venue as needed). Posters will be on display all day on the 11th, so participants can view them during the social gathering from 18:30 to 20:30 as well.

– After the social gathering, please remove the posters by yourself. Posters that are not removed will be taken away by the organizing committee. The venue will not be used on the 12th (Sunday), so poster displays are only on the 11th.

– The panel size is 170 cm in height and 110 cm in width. Masking tape for attaching posters will be provided by the organizing committee. Thumbtacks (push pins) cannot be used. Posters should be displayed in order of the entry number in the designated locations.

4. Childcare Services (Extension of Application Deadline)

– During the conference, we will provide on-campus childcare services for preschool children. The application deadline has been extended. The fees are 500 yen per hour for general attendees and 300 yen per hour for students. Please review the details in the following document and submit your application by October 31 (Tuesday).

★Childcare Information:


Contact

34th Annual Conference Organizing Committee
Chairperson: Taro Komatsu (Sophia University)

  • jasid2023fall [at] (replace [at] with @)



[Obituary] Dr. Yumiko Tanaka

It is with great sadness and grief that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Yumiko Tanaka,JICA Senior Gender Advisor and Visiting Professor at Josai International University on September 26, 2023. Yumiko Tanaka has long been a valuable JASID member and active representative of the Gender and Development Research Group.

Yumiko Tanaka served as Director of the Social Development Department, International Cooperation Specialist (Gender and Development), and Senior Gender Advisor at JICA. She was a Representative of the Government of Japan for the UN Commission on the Status of  Women since 2018. She also taught at numerous universities for many years.

She was a pioneer and leading expert in gender and development leaving significant marksin the field of international development. She was also passionate about training younger scholars and gender experts.

We celebrate all that Dr. Tanaka accomplished in her lifetime and want to express our gratitude for all her contributions.


Contact

Gender and Development Research Group

  • [at] (replace [at] with @)



[Maintenance Notice] Member’s My Page (Thursday, Oct. 12)

System maintenance will be performed on the following schedule, which will involve the suspension of JASID’s membership system.

We would like to inform you that some functions of the 34th Annual Conference website will be unavailable.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our members, and ask that you please avoid the maintenance time.

Implementation period

  • Thursday, October 12, 2023, 21:00 – 24:00 (JST)

Unavailable Services

The following functions will be unavailable on each website during the above system maintenance time.

Member’s MY Page

the conference website (Confit)

All functions on the convention website will be available as usual during the maintenance except for the following.

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39th Professional Statistical Analysis Workshop [for Members and Generals]

Basic and Advanced techniques for Impact Evaluation

“Anyone can understand without fail and you can be a professional !!”

  • Participant’s voice 1: “The instructor explained everything using only +, −, ×, ÷. It was truly amazing”.
  • Participant’s voice 2: “Very happy because I became able to read academic theses using statistics, and now I am reading many day by day”.

Outline

  • Date: December 19 (Tue), 21 (Thu) , 22 (Fri), 2023
  • Venue: Zoom. You can access anywhere in the world. Lectures will be video-recorded. Participants can access and watch those videos (in one week after the workshop)
  • Language: English. (The instructors are Ph.D. holders from American universities)
  • Host: IDCJ Evaluation Department

(Website)

(Program)

Instructor

– Ryo SASAKI, Ph.D. in Evaluation, Western Michigan University (USA)
– Keiichi TAKAKI, Ph.D. in Sociology, Stanford University (USA)

Max and Minimum Number of participants

Max 20 (Minimum Attendants for implementation:10 people)

Prerequisites

(1) You should be able to implement addition, subtraction, multiplication, division (+, –, ÷, ×).

Register

Click and fill-in the following google form: (i) your name, (ii) organization name, (iii)email address and (iv) any comment/inquiry.

(Google forms)

Fee

JPY 29,000 (tax included) for full two days participation: JPY 8,000 (tax included) for only 1st session (“Presentation of Impact Evaluation Case Studies”)

Due date

December 1(Fri), 2023

Text

A set of softcopy of texts will be distributed in advance in PDF format. In addition, a set of hardcopies of texts will be sent to the residents in Japan in advance.


Contact

Ryo SASAKI, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher, Evaluation Department.
International Development Center of Japan (IDCJ).

  • [at]  (replace [at] with @)



The 34th JASID Annual Conference: Program release and participation in plenary session

We have released the online conference program, which includes the timetable, presentation abstracts, and presentation papers, available through Confit (conference portal). Additionally, we have compiled information about how to participate in the plenary session scheduled for the first day of the conference. Please take a moment to review this information.

1. Conference program (Confit)

You can access the program via the conference website. To view and download the PDF papers, you will need a password, which will be provided separately by the organizing committee to those who have completed their registration and payment.

★ Conference Website:

Creating the program involves various adjustments, such as session scheduling, assignment of presentations, negotiations with session chairs and commentators, and securing venues. Kindly note that we are unable to accommodate requests for changes to sessions or schedules. We appreciate your understanding.

The poster session is scheduled for November 11th (Saturday) from 09:30 to 13:00. We have designated 11:45-12:45 as the core time, so we would appreciate it if presenters could be available at the venue during this time to answer questions from attendees.

Publishing companies will be selling books written by JASID members at the rest area (11th Building Basement Lounge) on the second day of the conference, on the 12th (Sunday) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please come and visit.

A simplified version of the conference program (PDF), including venue maps and presentation guidelines, will be made available approximately 1 to 2 weeks before the conference.

2. Participation in the plenary session

The conference plenary session titled “Where Is Japan’s Official Development Assistance Heading? – In response to the revision of the Development Cooperation Charter,” scheduled for the afternoon of November 11 (Saturday), is a public event co-hosted with Sophia University. Please review the event flyer on the conference website for more details.

★ Plenary session:

This event allows both in-person and online participation. Due to venue capacity constraints, we can accommodate up to 150 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Those unable to enter the main hall will be able to watch the event on a screen in an adjacent room (capacity: 150 attendees). Registration is scheduled to begin at 13:00, 30 minutes before the event starts.

Both venues will have sub-monitors in addition to the main screen, providing Japanese text information of speech for those with hearing difficulties.

The plenary session will be conducted in Japanese. Those requiring English simultaneous interpretation should bring their devices (such as smartphones) and headphones to connect to the ZOOM Webinar for audio translation.

Questions for the speakers can be written in Japanese or English on paper distributed at the registration desk and will be collected during breaks. If you wish to ask a question to speakers directly, please complete the registration process early and enter the venue.

Participants joining online do not need to register in advance. Please enter via the link provided in the “Language” section at the bottom of the information page (this link is for society members; please refrain from sharing it with the general public).

After the plenary session, JASID will hold its members’ general conference in the same venue.

3. Early bird registration

The deadline for early bird registration with a discounted fee is Wednesday, October 11.


Contact

34th Annual Conference Organizing Committee
Chairperson: Taro Komatsu (Sophia University)

  • jasid2023fall [at] (replace [at] with @)



Journey Towards Gender Equality in Kenya

“Journey Towards Gender Equality in Kenya: Exploring the Intersection of Gender, Law, and Custom”

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming hybrid seminar, “Journey Towards Gender Equality in Kenya: Exploring the Intersection of Gender, Law, and Custom.”

Details of the seminar are as follows:

  • Date and Time: 4th October 2023, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (EAT)
  • Venue: Japanese Embassy in Kenya (Mara Road, Upper Hill. Nairobi) and Online (Zoom)
  • Registration: Please register using this link

Organized by:

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Nairobi Research Station
Faculty of Law, University of Nairobi
African Women Studies Center, University of Nairobi

Seminar Description:

This seminar will delve into the multifaceted journey toward gender equality in Kenya, focusing on the complex interplay between gender dynamics, legal frameworks, and cultural customs. Following an inspiring keynote address by Hon. Roseline Njogu from the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya, distinguished experts and scholars will share their insights and engage in discussions to illuminate both the challenges and advancements in this vital area.

To access detailed information about the event, including the agenda, speakers, and registration, please refer to the attached poster. The registration link is provided within the poster for your convenience.

We encourage you to participate in this insightful seminar, either in person at the Japanese Embassy in Kenya or online, as it promises to be a platform for valuable discussions and knowledge sharing.

Program

WELCOME REMARKS:
PROFESSOR WINIFRED KAMAU, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

KEYNOTE SPEECH:
HON. ROSELINE NJOGU, THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR DIASPORA AFFAIRS,
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND DIASPORA AFFAIRS OF KENYA

SESSION 1 – GENDER EQUALITY IN KENYA FROM LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
MODERATOR: MS AYAKO HATANO, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
SPEAKERS :
DR AGNES MEROKA-MUTUA, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
MS. YVONNE ANYANGO OYIEKE, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DR ROSELINE MUTUKU, STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY

SESSION 2 – GENDER EQUALITY IN KENYA FROM INTERDISCIPLINARY
PERSPECTIVE
MODERATOR: DR AGNES MEROKA-MUTUA, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
SPEAKERS:
DR MANAMI HAYASHI, UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-AFRICA
DR CAROLINE MARYGORETY AKINYI OTIENO, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
MS AYAKO HATANO, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

CLOSING REMARKS
DR YUMI YAMANE, DIRECTOR OF JSPS NAIROBI RESEARCH STATION


Contact

Should you have any questions or require further information, do not hesitate to contact us at:

  • Link to Poster 
  • Email: nbo-academia [at] (replace [at] with @)
  • Tel: +254 740 181 283 (WhatsApp)

Feel free to share this invitation with anyone who might be interested in the event. Please save the date, and we look forward to your participation.




Kansai Branch “The 167th Study Group Meeting” held on September 28 [for Members and Generals]

JASID Kansai Branch Seminar Announcement

JASID Kansai Branch will host the following seminar. We welcome everyone to participate, and feel free to contact us for the Zoom link.

The 167th Study Session (Seminar)

  • Date/Time: September 28, 2023, 17:00 to 19:00
  • Topic: Will trade liberalization help to reduce poverty and inequality in LDCs?
  • Speaker: Dr. Phouphet Kyophilavong, Dean/ Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos
  • Discussant: Dr. Viriyasack Sisouphanthong, Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos
  • Language: English
  • Venue: Zoom

Contact

JASID Kansai Branch Secretariate

  • [at] (replace [at] with @)



JASID-Tokai Conference for Young Researchers [for Members and Generals]

This is an announcement for 2023 JASID-Tokai Conference
for Young Researchers on September 29.

We are going to have this conference as a face to face meeting.
If you are interested in topics in the program,
please visit our site whose URL is listed as below.

Program

JASID-Tokai Conference for Young Researchers (9/29)

Date & Time

September 29 (Friday), 2023, 13:00-16:00

Site

Auditorium, 8th Floor, Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya University.

Access map

[in English]
[in Japanese]

Registration

No registration is required in advance.
Please fill in the list of participants at the reception.


Contact

JASID Tokai 
Masakazu Someya (Steering Member of JASID-Tokai) Asso. Prof. Graduate
School of International Development, Nagoya University

  • someya [at] (replace [at] with @)



The 34th JASID Annual Conference: Notice regarding reasonable accommodations, infection control measures, and the use of childcare facilities [5th Announcement]

This conference will strive to accommodate a wide range of participants, including those with disabilities, by providing reasonable accommodations. We kindly request the cooperation of presenters in ensuring information accessibility.

Additionally, we have compiled information regarding infection control and the use of childcare facilities during the conference (the following information is also available on the conference website).

The complete program is scheduled to become available on Monday, October 2.

1. Reasonable accommodations

We ask all presenters at this conference to cooperate in ensuring information accessibility. Please read the information at the link below and prepare presentation materials accordingly.

★Ensuring Information Accessibility in Presentation

All conference attendees who need reasonable accommodations are encouraged to fill out the form below by October 10th (Tuesday).

★Application Form

2. Infection control measures

With the exception of the plenary and some individual presentation sessions, this conference will be held in-person. The conference organizing committee will implement the following infection control measures. We request your cooperation to ensure the safety of all conference participants.

[For all participants]

  • Please check your health conditions before coming to the conference site. If you have a fever (above 37.5 degrees Celsius) or are feeling unwell, please refrain from attending in-person, regardless of whether you have tested positive or negative for infections.
  • Plenary sessions will be conducted both in-person and online. Due to limitations related to the venues’ Wi-Fi availability and facilities, we cannot provide online access for the other sessions. We have set up a limited number of sessions exclusively online. If attending in-person is difficult for you, please participate in these sessions.

[For in-person presenters]

  • If you are unable to attend in-person, please notify the conference secretariat (jasid2023fall@). You cannot switch to an online presentation. You cannot also present a video-recorded presentation since it does not allow for real-time Q&A.

[For commentators]

  • If you are unable to attend due to health issues, please notify the conference secretariat and also inform the session chairperson. If you have prepared comments in writing in advance, please send them to the chairperson. If you have planned to provide oral comments only, please consult with the chairperson to find a solution, such as asking the chairperson to provide comments instead.

[For Chairperson]

  • If you are unable to attend due to health issues, please notify the conference secretariat and consult with the session commentators to find a solution, such as asking a commentator to assume the role of a chair.

3. On-Site Measures

  • Hand sanitizers will be available at various locations, and regular ventilation of lecture rooms will be conducted. Disinfectant for microphones in each classroom will also be provided.
  • The decision to wear masks will be left to the discretion of individual attendees.
  • The social gathering will not be buffet-style but will involve individually packaged servings.

4. Childcare Facilities Utilization

A daycare nursery room will be available for preschoolers at the conference site. Its per-hour cost will be JPY 500 for non-students and JPY 300 for students. Please read the details by clicking the link below and send the application by October 10th (Tuesday).

★Child Care Service

5. [Reminder] Submission of Report (Presentation) Papers

Those presenting in the general oral presentation and special session categories are required to submit their report papers by September 30th (Saturday). Please refer to the conference website which includes details regarding the submission procedure.

★Conference

6. Schedule

  • Presentation paper submission deadline: Saturday, September 30th at 23:59
  • Online program available: Monday, October 2
  • Early bird conference registration deadline: Wednesday, October 11
  • Payment for social gathering (simultaneously done with conference registration): Sunday, November 5
  • Conference dates: November 11-12 (Saturday-Sunday)

Contact

34th Annual Conference Organizing Committee
Chairperson: Taro Komatsu (Sophia University)

  • Contact: jasid2023fall [at] (replace [at] with @)



The 34th JASID Annual Conference: Notice regarding conference registration [4th Announcement]

We would like to express our gratitude for the numerous presentation proposals. The conference program committee has reviewed and approved 72 general oral presentations, 7 special sessions, 18 roundtable discussions, and 21 poster presentations.

1. Conference program

Please refer to the following URL for the current conference program.

Program URL:

2. Conference registration

* We are pleased to inform you that the conference registration site is now open. Please register for the conference from the link below. Please note that only credit card payments are accepted.

★ Registration URL:
Please choose “English” in the upper right corner.

* For details regarding the registration fee, please consult the relevant page on the conference website (URL below).

Please choose “English” in the upper right corner.

* The deadline for early bird registration with a reduced fee is Wednesday, October 11. After this date, we will accept registration at a normal fee until the conference day.

* Receipts can be issued through the “Receipt Download” section on the registration site after logging in the Confit system. Please keep your receipt or the “Registration Confirmation Email”, as you will need to present one of these documents for entry at the conference venue. You can either present a printed copy or show the document on your smartphone screen.

3. Social gathering

On the first day of the conference, November 11th, Saturday, from 18:30 to 20:30, we plan a social gathering for participants to exchange opinions and build networks. You can choose an individual meal packet from three types: vegan, halal, and no restriction. Due to operational reasons, the participation fee must be made by November 5th, Sunday at the same time as registration for the conference. Please complete the payment process from the conference registration link above.

__________

34th Annual Conference Executive Committee
Chairperson: Taro Komatsu (Sophia University)
Contact: jasid2023fall@




Procedures for Verifying Eligibility of Student Members for FY2024 [D/L: 17th Sep.]

Continuation or Change of Membership Type for 2024

For Student Members

Each year in August/September, we conduct a confirmation of eligibility as a student member for the upcoming year.

Student members who fall under any of the following categories must submit proof (such as a copy of their student ID card) that they are still a student on or after October 1 during the following application period by following the procedures below.

  • Student members whose student ID uploaded on Member My Page is valid until the end of September 2023
  • Student members whose student ID documents (including student ID cards) uploaded to Member My Page do not show an expiration date
  • Student members whose [Last Education > Date of Graduation/Completion] on My Page is before the end of September 2023

Application Period

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Sunday, September 17, 2023
*Deadline to be strictly observed

How to apply

Please complete the following application form.
[JASID_ FY2024] Verification of Student Member Eligibility

  • Response deadline: Sunday, September 17, 2023
    *Deadline is strictly enforced.

Student members who can upload their latest student ID only after October 1, 2023

Please notify Secretariat of the delay in submitting your student ID through the application form above by the response deadline.

  • Deadline for response: Sunday, September 17, 2023
    *Deadline to be strictly observed.
〔Note〕

Student members who have not contacted or consulted us in advance and whose academic enrollment as of October 1 has not been confirmed by the JASID Secretariat as of the end of September will automatically have their membership type switched to regular membership starting in the new fiscal year (October).

Accordingly, the annual membership fee will change from 5,000 yen to 10,000 yen (membership fee will be invoiced in early April 2024).

Student members who have already left the academic register

Student members who plan to change to full membership in the next fiscal year should declare their enrollment status as of October 2023 using the application form below.

After that, please log in to your My Page to delete your student ID file and update your affiliation information.

[JASID_ FY2024] Verification of Student Member Eligibility

  • Response deadline: Sunday, September 17, 2023
    *Deadline to be strictly observed.

Request to Academic Advisors

Regardless of whether they are international students or not, many student members are uninformed about the systems and mechanisms of academic societies.

If you have supervising student who is belonging to JASID as a student member, please instruct them on the procedures for continuing student membership.

Full member who wish to change their membership status to student member

Please read the following URL to see if you qualify for student membership.

Eligibility for Student Membership

Q: I am no longer a student

Procedure

If you are a full member who meets the requirements for student membership and would like to change your membership type to student membership from the FY2024, please use the application form below to complete the academic certification process.

Please note that working students are requested to belong as full members.

[JASID_ FY2024] Verification of Student Member Eligibility

  • Response deadline: Sunday, September 17, 2023 *Deadline to be strictly observed

Contact

JASID Secretariat Office
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Reinstatement application for FY2024 [D/L: 17th Sep.]

To JASID members on leave of absence who wish to resume our activities

The JASID members who are currently on a leave of absence and wish to resume our activities from the fiscal year 2024, which will begin in October 2023, are requested to notify us within the application period.

Application Period

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Sunday, September 17, 2023

* Deadline to be strictly observed

How to apply

Please complete the following application form.
[JASID_ FY2024] Application for Reinstatement Application for Reinstatement
Response deadline: Sunday, September 17, 2023
*Deadline to be strictly observed

Flow after Application

After the deadline, the application will be reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee, and you will be notified of the results in mid-October or later.


Contact

The JASID Secretariat Office





Receipt of applications for recess in FY 2024 [D/L: 17th Sep.]

JASID has introduced a leave of absence system starting in FY 2023.

This system allows full members and student members to take a leave of absence for up to four consecutive years.

During the period of suspension, member services will be suspended, the sending of the journal and ML will cease, and applications and presentations at the conference will not be possible.

In addition, the right to be elected and to vote in the election of candidates for the Board of Directors will also be suspended.

For more information about the self-suspension program, please visit the following URL.

Recess

休会申請フォーム/
Application for Recess
Deadline for response: Sunday, September 17, 2023
*Deadline to be strictly observed

Flow after application

After the deadline, the JASID Secretariat office will scrutinize the applications and, after approval by the Executive Board, will inform you of the results in mid-October or later.


Contact

the JASID Secretariat Office
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Secretariat.
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Notice of Application for Dues Reduction for FY 2024 [D/L: 17th Sep.]

We are pleased to announce that we will continue to offer our members reduced annual membership fee for the FY 2024, which begins on October 1, 2024.

This reduction is only applicable to regular and student members who have applied for this reduction program and have been approved by the Executive Board.

Members who wish to reduce their annual membership fee for the FY 2024 (from Oct. 2023 to Sep. 2024) must apply to the headquarters office by the application deadline.

Please read the conditions and application instructions below, fill out the application form, and submit it by the deadline.

Application Guidelines

1. Eligibility for Reduction

Full member:

Members who do not hold full-time jobs and are in financial difficulty.

Student member:

Students who are in severe financial need.

2. Amount of Reduction

Full Member

Half off the annual membership fee (10,000 yen)
—> Your membership fee will be 5,000 yen.

Student Member

Regular amount for student members (5,000 yen)
—> Your membership fee will be 2,000 yen.

3. Application Form

Those who needs to apply must submit this form.

[JASID_FY2024] Application Form for Membership Fee Reduction

4. Application Period

From Tuesday, August 15, 2023 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
*Deadline to be strictly observed

5. Application Process

After the deadline, the application will be carefully reviewed and approved by the JASID Executive Board meeting, and the results will be announced from the JASID secretariat in mid-October or later.


Contact

JASID Secretariat Office

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the JASID secretariat office.

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The 34th JASID Annual Conference: Deadline reminder for presentation registration [3rd Announcement]

Regarding the 34th annual conference scheduled to be held at Sophia University on November 11-12, we would like to remind everyone that the deadline to submit a presentation proposal is August 5th (Saturday).

We are eagerly awaiting your presentation submissions.

▼For more details, please refer to the following link (choose “English” at the right upper corner):


Contact

34th Annual Conference Executive Committee
Chairperson: Taro Komatsu (Sophia University)

  • jasid2023fall [at] (replace [at] with @)