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JASID Reasonable Accommodation Working Group

JASID encourages all its members to participate actively and freely in any societal activity. Along with this policy, JASID shall follow the reasonable accommodations in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. JASID established the “Reasonable Accommodation Policy of JASID,” (outlined below) based on which it provides sign language interpretation services and hires guides to assist the members with visual disabilities to travel to conferences. JASID Reasonable Accommodation...

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: https://confit.atlas.jp/guide/event/jasid2024spring/static/greeting 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...

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...

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...

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...

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Q: Is there a discount for disabled people?

Answer We do not offer a disability discount on annual membership fees. However, if you require ‘reasonable accommodation’ in participating in conference activities, please contact the JASID Secretariat Office. We will do our best to accommodate you. Contact JASID Secretariat

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Reminder: The 24th JASID Spring Conference Registration [7th Announcement]

The 24th JASID Spring Conference Organizing Committee is pleased to share some updates about the conference registration and program. 1. Conference Registration Deadline for pre-registration extended The deadline for pre-registration (discounted rate) originally set today , April 29 (Sat) is now extended to 【May 6 (Sat)】. Those who have received the notification of acceptance, please utilise this opportunity to register to the conference with a discounted price. (i) Pre-registration by May 6 (Sat), (ii)...

Membership required for Application of the 24th JASID Spring Conference [3rd Announcement]

The JASID Conference Organizing Committee is delighted to update you with news of the 24th Spring Conference. All the presenters at the conference must be a JASID member in principle. If you are not a member, you cannot apply. The requirements for membership and registration fees depend on the status of payment, so please check the following details. Annual member of JASID, who has not paid the required annual membership fee yet. 1)Member joined by September...

Application Forms of the 24th JASID Spring Conference [2nd Announcement]

The JASID Conference Organizing Committee is delighted to update you with news of the 24th Spring Conference, Call for Applications. 1.Conference website Please check the website below to explore the call for abstracts and types of application forms. https://conference.jasid.org/ 2.Submission We will be welcoming submissions for Oral Presentations, Poster, Panel and Roundtable Sessions. Please download required application forms from the website. ‐ Application Forms: https://conference.jasid.org/spring-conference/sp24th/akita/ * Please see our abstract submission and guidance page...

Check your membership status and Change of Membership Type

This is JASID Secretariat. Thank you for your cooperation. Today, we inform you of two important notices. Check Your Membership Status in FY2023 For Student members On October 1, JASID will have come a new finical year (FY2023). If you would like to continue the status of student member in FY 2023, please upload a copy of your current student ID card on a Google form “[JASID] Verification of Student Member Eligibility” as below...

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The Need of Reasonable Accommodation in your JASID Activities

Dear JASID members, JASID has decided and is operating the “Reasonable Accommodations for the Rights of People with Disabilities” in 2019 by the Board of Directors. However, JASID had not been able to properly identify members who need reasonable accommodation in the past. So that, we have decided to ask current members’ needs by the application form below. If you wish to request reasonable accommodation for the smooth activities of JASID, please submit the...

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Call for papers: 1st International Workshop on the Chinese Development Model (July 7-8, Barcelona, Spain) [for Members and Generals]

The Chinese Development and Modernization Experience: Defying mainstream economic theories to achieve unprecedented progress. Date: July 7-8, 2022 Venue: IQS School of Management, Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain The purpose of this workshop is to assemble academic contributions addressing current opportunities and challenges to China’s National Economic and Social Development and Long-Term Objectives. It also aims to explore how ongoing and upcoming reforms will affect its future prosperity and global relations. The Conference will...

“North-East Asia Development Cooperation Forum POLICY BRIEF”

JASID organizes the Northeast Asia Development Forum with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Korean Association for International Development Cooperation (KAIDEC), the China International Development Research Network (CIDRN), and the Russian Association of International Development Assistance Specialists (RAIDAE). The deliverables for FY2020 include a report by members Hisahiro Kondo and Tatsushi Yamagata, “Japan’s ODA To Fight Against Covid-19: Its Implications For Developing Countries” has been published...

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[Spanish] El 3ro Simposio Virtual “Hilando sueños con las mujeres rurales del Paraguay sobrepasando la virtualidad y lo presencial”

This announcement is available only in Japanese and Spanish. For Japanese post see https://jasid.org/news/20211022-paraguay-mujer Programa de socios de JICA, Universidad Nacional de Yokohama y las 3 universidades en Paraguay, Proyecto de mejoramiento de la calidad de vida de las mujeres rurales del Paraguay A todas las personas que nos apoyan: El primer programa de socios de JICA en la Universidad Nacional de Yokohama (YNU) “Proyecto de Mejoramiento de la Calidad de Vida de las...

Notice of Server Maintenance

We would like to inform you that we will be performing our server maintenance on today (May. 13) from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. We are very sorry for your inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, JASID Secreatariat

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KAWAGUCHI, Jun (Chair) OHASHI, Masaaki OKAJIMA, Katsuki OGAWA, Keiichi SATO, Kan Hiroshi MICHINAKA, Maki KURODA, Kaori MANABE, Kiyotsugu

ODAの歴史と未来(FY2021-2022)

[RG21-3] ODA History x Future Study Group

Since the beginning of Japanese ODA in 1954, its role and functions have changed dramatically. The aim of this study group is to identify the lessons of Japanese ODA by learning its history based on the forthcoming publications on ODA history (to be published from University of Tokyo Press, 7 volumes), this study group aims develop an open platform for discussing what we can learn from history in shaping the future of Japanese ODA....

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JASID Secretariat

SHIGA, Hiroaki (Secretary General) AKIHO, Sayaka KONNO, Nao For inquiries, please contact To contact the JASID Secretariat office, please use the form from the button below or send your inquiry to the following e-mail address. Contact Form Email Addresses hq [at] jasid.org jasid.org [at] gmail.com (replace [at] with @) Business Hours Tuesdays and Fridays (closed during long vacations) Postal Address JASID Secretariat c/o Institute of Developing Economies Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) 3-2-2 Wakaba,...