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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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Contents

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

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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

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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

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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 1: Number of ADB–JSP Scholars, by Degree Program, 1988–2013

Certificate or diploma

Source: Asian Development Bank.

Master’s Doctorate

4.16% (129)

0.77% (24)

95.07% (2,951)

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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 TotalAwarded 2,089 144 178 140 144 122 149 138 3,104Completed 1,741 144 172 160 142 140 129 130 2,758Total 288 350 300 286 262 278 268


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.

Figure 2: Number of ADB–JSP Scholars, by Gender, 1988–2013


Male Female

64.53% (2,003)

35.47% (1,101)

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Figure 3: Number of ADB–JSP Graduates, by Degree Program, 1988–2013


Certificate or diploma Master’s Doctorate

4.46% (123)

0.83% (23)

94.71% (2,612)

Figure 4: Number of ADB–JSP Graduates,by Field of Study, 1988–2013


Business management Economics Law

Science and technology

41.77% (1,152)

0.22% (6)

33.36% (920)

24.66% (680)

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2013 Program and Activities

A. Scholarship Budget6. 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 Statistics7. 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 5: Number of ADB–JSP Scholarships Awarded, by Nationality, 2013


GeorgiaPalau

UzbekistanMongolia

FijiAfghanistan

TajikistanThailand

Kyrgyz RepublicChina, People’s Republic of

CambodiaSri Lanka

IndiaBhutan

IndonesiaMyanmar

PhilippinesPakistan

Viet NamNepal

Bangladesh

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

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566

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Awards

15 20 25

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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 StudyInfrastructure Civil engineering

Concrete engineeringFoundations and earthquake engineeringPower systemsStructural engineeringTransportation engineering, infrastructure planningUrban design and urban planningWater engineering and management

Environment Environmental engineeringEnvironmental management and development Sustainable energy and environment

Regional cooperation and integration Asia and the Pacific studiesAsian public policyInternational cooperation studiesInternational developmentRegional and rural development planningPublic policy and development

Health Public healthInternational health

Agriculture Agro-environmental sciencesAgricultural and resource economicsAquaculture and resource economics


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 6: Number of ADB–JSP Graduates, by Designated Institution, 2013

Number of Graduates

172

61

38

32

822

34

211

36

110

83

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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).


C. New Developments13. 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).


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Table 3: Universities Visited by ADB–JSP Missions in 2013Designated Institution Location Date Visited

International Rice Research Institute Laguna, Philippines 8 February 2013Nagoya University Nagoya, Japan 26 February 2013Ritsumeikan 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


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.

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.

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

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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.

ADB–JSP Helps Students and Alumni Achieve Their Career Aspirations

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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.

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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:

Name Gender Designated Institution Nationality Field of Study Period

CoveredTitle of Thesis or Research Paper

Hendri Lukita Lie M AIM Indonesia MBA Sep 2012–Dec 2013

Indonesia Investment Fund

Nitin Khanna M AIM India MBA Sep 2012–Dec 2013

Plan for Commercialization of Pili Oil Products through the Introduction of Pilipino Brand of Pili Pulp Oil Products

Duc Huu Hoang M AIM Viet Nam MBA Sep 2012–Dec 2013

AIM Investment Fund: India

Poonam Kushwaha

F AIM India MBA Sep 2012–Dec 2013

Project Based on Internship in Credit Research

Joel V. Cabigon M AIM Philippines Master in Development Management

Jan 2013–Dec 2013

Sustainable Ecotourism Strategy of Mapawa Nature Park

Lory E. Tarrazona M AIM Philippines Master in Development Management

Jan 2013–Dec 2013

Refocusing the Police Cadet Curriculum of the Philippine National Police Academy

Martin Benedict Perez

M AIM Philippines Master in Development Management

Jan 2013–Dec 2013

Taking Back the Leadership: A Strategic Plan for the Philippine Science High School, Main Campus, 2014–2018

Oliver Obongen M AIM Philippines Master in Development Management

Jan 2013–Dec 2013

Strategy to Secure Continuity of Operations in the Cyberspace of DND–AFP Critical Information Networks

Shantosh Karki M AIM Nepal Master in Development Management

Jan 2013–Dec 2013

Strategy Analysis of Community Development and Environment Conservation Forum, Nepal

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Joy E. Lapuz F AIM Philippines Master in Development Management

Jan 2013–Dec 2013

Assessment of the Parola Solid Waste Management Project of ICTSI Foundation, Inc.

Junfei Zhang M AIM PRC Master in Development Management

Jan 2013–Dec 2013

Assessment of a Pilot Program: To Improve Sanitation in GanZier Village, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, PRC

Pema Gyalpo M AIM Bhutan Master in Development Management

Jan 2013–Dec 2013

Strategy for Tarayana Foundation for Livelihood Diversification of Rural Women of Kenghar Gewog Mongar District through Development of Arts and Crafts

Benjamin Balais M AIM Philippines Master in Development Management

Jan 2013–Dec 2013

A Strategy to Improve the Public Safety Officers Basic Course as a Platform to Develop Good Performing Police Senior Superintendent Inspector as Defined by the Community

Ashfaq Ahmad M AIM Pakistan Master in Development Management

Jan 2013–Dec 2013

Strategy for the Development of Monitoring and Evaluating System for Community Awareness Raising and Advocacy Ventures around Needs

Md. Shazib Uddin M AIT Bangladesh ME Energy Aug 2011–May 2013

Life Cycle Analysis of Solar (Thermal and Photovoltaic) and Wind Technologies

Md. Shah Alam M AIT Bangladesh ME Nanotechnology

Aug 2011–May 2013

Application of Layer-by-Layer Films in Optical and Electrical Sensors

Chamari Pushpamali Narayana Naidelage

F AIT Sri Lanka MBA Aug 2011–May 2013

A Study of the Organizational Culture for Knowledge Sharing in Selected Public Sector Banks Branches in Western Province of Sri Lanka

Harshana Shrestha

F AIT Nepal ME Water Engineering and

Management

Aug 2011–May 2013

Impact of Land Use Change on Hydrology and Power Production: A Case of Kulekhani Project, Nepal

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Muhammad Usman Tahir

M AIT Pakistan ME Geotechnical and Geoen-vironmental Engineering

Aug 2011–May 2013

Assessment on Applicability of Sequential Tunnel Excavation in Bangkok Soil by Means of Numerical Analysis

Asmat Ullah Junejo

M EWC Pakistan Master in Public Administration

Aug 2011–May 2013

Consumer Attitudes on Telehealth

Hisila Manandhar F EWC Nepal Master in Urban and Regional

Planning

Aug 2011–Aug 2013

Interface between Heritage Management and Tourism Planning: Focus on Lumbini, Nepal

Tamanna B. Rahman

F EWC Bangladesh Master in Urban and Regional

Planning

Aug 2011–Aug 2013

Climate-Induced Migration and Sustainable Development: A Case of Coastal Area of Bangladesh

Rara K.C. F EWC Nepal Master in Urban and Regional

Planning

Aug 2011–Aug 2013

Urban Growth Management of Kathmandu Valley through Sustainability Approach

Suman Maharjan M EWC Nepal Master in Urban and Regional

Planning

Aug 2011–Aug 2013

Bicycling Safety on and around the University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus

Golda Padilla Cainglet

F HIT Philippines Master in Asian Public Policy

Sep 2011–Aug 2013

Fiscal Response to ODA in the Philippines: A Time Series Analysis

Hein Zaw M IRRI Myanmar MSc Plant Breeding

Jun 2011–Jun 2013

Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) 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–Nov 2013

Enhancement of Germination and Growth of Direct-Seeded Rice through Seed Priming

Hnin Wah Thein F IRRI Myanmar MSc Genetics Nov 2011–Nov 2013

Fine-Mapping of a QTL for Heat Tolerance on Chromosome 1 and Effect of Relative Humidity on Spikelet Fertility under High Temperature Stress in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Thisana Kerdnaimongkol

F IUJ Thailand MBA Sep 2011–Jun 2013

A Study of How to Start Business in Japan for Thai Companies

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Binti Shrestha F IUJ Nepal MA Public Management

and Policy Analysis Program

Sep 2011–Jun 2013

Privatization Policy Implementation in Nepal

Puttinee Nimpitakpong

F IUJ Thailand MA International Relations

Sep 2011–Jun 2013

Japan’s Creative Industry Policy and the Effect of Japanese Culture through Manga and Anime: The Case of Thailand

Bishnu Bhatt M IUJ Nepal MA International Relations

Sep 2011–Jun 2013

Political Economy of Growth: A Case of Nepal

Ulugbek Sharipov M IUJ Tajikistan MA International Relations

Sep 2011–Jun 2013

Tajikistan–Uzbekistan Relations since Their Independence: From Poor to Tense Relations and National Egoism

Ariunzaya Lkhagvasuren

F IUJ Mongolia MA International Development

Sep 2011–Jun 2013

Inflation and Inflation Uncertainty in Mongolia

Dilorom Valieva F IUJ Uzbekistan MA International Development

Sep 2011–Jun 2013

The Impact of Microfinance on Total Factor Productivity Growth

Sadaqat Ali M IUJ Afghanistan E-Biz E-Business

Management

Sep 2012–Aug 2013

The Adoption of Mobile Money in Afghanistan

Suwandi M IUJ Indonesia E-Biz E-Business

Management

Sep 2012–Aug 2013

Adoption of IT in Large-Scale Palm Harvesting Agribusiness

Ravshan Tulyaganov

M IUJ Uzbekistan E-Biz E-Business

Management

Sep 2012–Aug 2013

Online Shopping Mall Concept for Uzbekistan

Zin Mar Thu F IUJ Myanmar E-Biz E-Business

Management

Sep 2012–Aug 2013

Feasibility Study of Online Shopping System in Myanmar

Rogene Lacanienta

M Keio Philippines MSc Computer Science

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Test Scenario Generation for Web Application Based on Past Test ArtifactsA Knowledge-Based Approach for Generating Test Scenarios for Web Applications

Afiahayati F Keio Indonesia PhD Bioinformatics

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

An Extension of Velvet Assembler to De Novo Metagenomic Assembler Utilizing SupervisedLearning

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Nguyen Thi Mai F Kobe Viet Nam Master in Economic

Development and Policies

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Supporting Industries in Vietnam: Determinants of Enterprise Performance

Mizan Bustanul Fuady Bisri

M Kobe Indonesia Master in International Cooperation

Policy Studies

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Comparative Study on Interorganizational Cooperation in Disaster Situations and Impact on Humanitarian Aid Operations: The Case of West Java and West Sumatra Earthquakes 2009

Sikdar Md. Mehedi Hasan

M Kobe Bangladesh Master in Economic

Development and Policies

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

An Analysis of Trade Specialization in Bangladesh, 1996–2011

Eugenius Emanuel Susento

M Kobe Indonesia Master in International Cooperation

Policy Studies

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

The Principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities in the Post-2020 Climate Change Regime: The Incorporation of “Current Contributions” as Criteria of Differentiation of States

Lin Aung Than M Kyushu Myanmar Master in Bioresource

Sciences

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Effect of a High CO2 Level and Host Interpopulation Crosses on a Host–Parasitoid System: A Bean Beetle and Its Parasitoid as an Example

Ratih Madya Septiana

F Kyushu Indonesia Master in Agro-environmental

Sciences

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Institutional Roles of Privately Owned Forest (POF) Management in Indonesia: Comparison of Three Local Organizations in Sub-Villages Level, Gunung Kidul District, Indonesia

Narantsatral Khangaisaikhan

F Kyushu Mongolia Master in International

Economic and Business Law

Oct 2012–Sep 2013

Protection of Financial Markets by Criminal Law: A Comparative Study of Insider Trading

Mariam Bokhari F LUMS Pakistan MBA Aug 2011–Jun 2013

Sales Strategy for Punjab Beverages for the Products Slice and Aquafina

Nauman Sharjeel Sharif

M LUMS Pakistan MBA Aug 2011–Jun 2013

Development of Marketing Strategy for VPBX Products of Zong/Hadi Telecom

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Vilaphong Phong Phommasy

M NU-GSID Lao PDR MA International Development

Apr 2010–Mar 2013

Constraints in Improving 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 Development

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Adaptive Capacity to Rainfall Variability of Rain-Fed Rice Farmers in Cabatuan, Iloilo, Philippines

Dalis Phann F NU-GSID Cambodia MA International Development

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

The Contribution of Foreign Direct Investment on the Industrial Development of Cambodia

Sorana Touch M NU-GSID Cambodia MA International Development

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Factors Shaping Upper Secondary School Teacher Trainees for Choosing Teaching as Career in Cambodia

Marie Donna Montesa Ballesteros

F NU-GSID Philippines MA International Cooperation

Studies

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Peacebuilding through Community-Driven Development: Dynamics and Implications

Ika Permata Sari Silalahi

F NU-GSID Indonesia MA International Cooperation

Studies

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Peace Journalism and Newspaper Reports on Aceh Conflict

Ariunsarnai Ganbat

F NU-GSID Mongolia MA International Cooperation

Studies

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

The Hidden Economy in the Residential Building Construction Sector of Mongolia

Jenie Marie Lago F NTU-NBS Philippines D-MBA Business

Administration

Jul 2012–Aug 2013

Analysis of Japan’s Software Development Industry

Ramesh Thapa M GRIPS Bhutan Master in Public Policy

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Research Culture at the Colleges of Royal University of Bhutan: An Investigation

Rosie Anjani F GRIPS Indonesia Master in Public Policy

Oct 2012–Sep 2013

Improving the Condition of Indonesian Migrant Domestic Workers in Singapore: An Analysis of Indonesia, Singapore and Philippines Policy

Mohammad Moniruzzaman

M GRIPS Bangladesh Master in Public Policy

Oct 2012–Sep 2013

Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Bangladesh: Response and Understanding of Policy Actors

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Souksaykhong Keola

M GRIPS Lao PDR Master in Public Policy

Oct 2012–Sep 2013

Lao PDR’s Foreign Policy as the Mediator for ASEAN–China Relations

Gantuya Buddorj F GRIPS Mongolia Master in Public Policy

Oct 2012–Sep 2013

Promoting Competition by Identifying Collusion Facilitating Factors: A Case Study of Mongolian Petroleum Industry

Tariq Mehmood M GRIPS Pakistan Master in Public Policy

Oct 2012–Sep 2013

The Social, Political and Economic Effects of the War on Terror: Pakistan, 2009 to 2011

Daniel A. San Jose Jr.

M GRIPS Philippines Master in Public Policy

Oct 2012–Sep 2013

Toward Building the Bangsamoro: Calibrating Foreign Aid for Peacebuilding

Muhammad Ishaq M GRIPS Pakistan Master in Public Policy

Oct 2012–Sep 2013

Trade Liberalization between India and Pakistan: Issues and Impediments

Chrun Theravong M GRIPS Cambodia Master in Public Policy

Oct 2012–Sep 2013

Competitiveness of Cambodia’s Garment Industry under Global Market

Maral Sagynalieva F GRIPS KyrgyzRepublic

Master in Public Policy

Oct 2012–Sep 2013

An Inquiry into the Evolution of Private Sector in the Kyrgyz Republic, 1985–2010

Galey Tenzin M APU Bhutan Master in Development

Economics

Sep 2011–Sep 2013

Impact of Social Capital on Poverty: A Case of Rural Households in Eastern Bhutan

Thanh Huong Nguyen

F APU Viet Nam Master in Public Health Management

Sep 2011–Sep 2013

Nurse Job Satisfaction: An Empirical Study in a Central-Level Public Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam

June Cahyaningtyas

F APU Indonesia MSc Asia Pacific

Studies

Sep 2011–Sep 2013

Promoting Sustainability in Palm Oil through RSPO Certification: A Case Study in PT MAS, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Ni Lei Win F RU Myanmar Master in Economics

Sep 2011–Sep 2013

The Analysis on the Role of Microfinance on Rural Poverty Reduction in Myanmar

Magdalena Triasih Dumauli

F RU Indonesia Master in Economics

Sep 2011–Sep 2013

Estimates of the Private Return on Education in Indonesia

Rustam Savlatovich Abdullaev

M RU Uzbekistan Master in Economics

Sep 2011–Sep 2013

The Impact of Firms’ Internal Factors on the Growth of SMEs in Uzbekistan

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Basit Sarfaraz M SU Pakistan ME Structural Material

Engineering

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Dynamic Response Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Column under Water

Satya Narayan Sharma

M SU Nepal ME Structural Engineering

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

An Investigation of Annoyance Caused by Combined Exposures to Traffic Vibration and Noise in Residential Environment

Alina Shrestha M SU Nepal ME Foundations and Earthquake

Engineering

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Simplified Data Accessing Interface for Fire Spreading Simulation in Urban Areas

Md. Habibullah Bhuyan

M SU Bangladesh ME Geosphere Research

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Earthquake Induced Soil Liquefaction Assessment and Hazard Zonation in GIS Environments

Md. Aftabur Rahman

M SU Bangladesh ME Vibration Engineering

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Analysis of Buried Pipeline under Earthquake Fault Movement: A DEM and FEM Simulation

Damith Nandika Hiniduma Liyanage

M SU Sri Lanka ME Soil Mechanics

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Characterization of Compaction and Gas Transport Properties for Solid Waste Samples

Frengki Hariara Pardede

M SU Indonesia ME Rock Mechanics

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Study on Fluid Containing Micro-bubbles Flow through Fractured Diatomaceous Mudstone Specimens

Shahzad Saeed M SU Pakistan ME Structural Engineering

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Sensitivity of Modal Damping to Corrosion Damage in Concrete Beams

Binita Shakya F TU Nepal MSc Technology Jan 2012–May 2013

Towards Generation of Sequence Diagrams from Operation Contracts and Design Patterns

Margueritte Gay Muriel Bihasa

F UOA Philippines MSc Environmental

Science

Feb 2011–Feb 2013

Analysis of the Stakeholder Discourses on the Environmental Governance of Mining in the Philippines

Nita Khanal F UOA Nepal Master in International

Business

Jun 2011–Mar 2013

Current Best Practices in Online International B2B Marketing (internship report)

Sushil Mishra M UOA Bhutan Master in International

Business

Jun 2012–Dec 2013

Adapt or Standardize? Moving Private Label Participation Strategy from Australia to New Zealand for George Weston Foods Limited (internship report)

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Talukdar Md. Mahmud Hassan

M HKU Bangladesh MSc Urban Planning

Sep 2010–Jan 2013

Policy Framework to Reduce 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 Urban Design

Sep 2012–Sep 2013

Heterotopias: New Urban Systems

Mahtab Hussain Siddique

M HKU Bangladesh Master in Urban Design

Sep 2012–Sep 2013

Mitigate the Urban–Rural Misfit by Revitalizing Yuen Long as an Alternative Health-Care Hub in Hong Kong

Rahul Muni Bajracharya

M HKU Nepal Master in Urban Design

Sep 2012–Sep 2013

Variable Courtyard, Tower and Roof-Scape: Seeking for a Local Urban Identity for Newly Emerging Asian Cities

Yizhou Feng F HKU PRC Master in Urban Design

Sep 2012–Sep 2013

Urban Misfit: Between Formal and Informal

Md Mokhlesur Rahman

M HKU Bangladesh Master in Urban Planning

Sep 2011–Aug 2013

Assessing Natural Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Mitigation Strategies in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh

Indu Sharma F UOM Nepal Master in Public Health

Jan 2012–Dec 2013

Barriers to Early Initiation of Breastfeeding in South Asia: A Literature Review

Chandima Nadeeshani Subasinghe

F UOT-CivEng

Sri Lanka ME Remote Sensing and GIS

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Mapping Landslide Induced by Drought Preceding Rainfall Using Remote Sensing Data

Umair Baig M UOT-CivEng

Pakistan ME Concrete Engineering

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

An Experimental Investigation on Anchorage Performance with Vulnerable Area in Highly Congested Reinforcement Region

Luki Danardi M UOT-CivEng

Indonesia ME Geotechnical Engineering

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Image Analysis on Deformation of Ground around Group Pile Foundation Undergoing Vertical Loading

Muhammad Umar Farooq

M UOT-CivEng

Pakistan ME Infrastructure Management

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Aviation Business Model and Its Acceptability for Pakistan International Airline

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Tayyab Khalid M UOT-CivEng

Pakistan ME Bridge and Structure Engineering

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Seismic Response Characterization and Performance Evaluation of an Asymmetric Base-Isolated Building Based on Its Dense Monitoring System

Hendra Ramdhani

M UOT-CivEng

Indonesia ME River and Environmental

Engineering

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Characteristics of River Meandering Process Focusing on Cross-Sectional Shape and Sediment Dynamics

Dan The Dang M UOT-Urban

Viet Nam ME Environmental

Engineering

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Use of Pepper Mild Mottle Virus to Evaluate Removal Efficiency by Household Water Treatment: A Case Study in Hanoi

Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman

M UOT-Urban

Bangladesh ME Urban Planning

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Barrier-Free Design and Introducing Accessibility in Public Places: The Case of Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Thi Thuy Nguyen F UOT-GraSPP

Viet Nam Master in Public Policy

Sep 2011–Sep 2013

The China Factor in the Survival of the Dictatorship in Vietnam (thesis)

Ida Marie Pantig F UOT-GraSPP

Philippines Master in Public Policy

Sep 2011–Sep 2013

Assessing Access and Availability of Health Services in Addressing the Health Needs in the Philippines (research paper)

Soulichan Lamxay F UOT-Env Lao PDR Master in Environment

Studies

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Field Observation of Cesium Radionuclide in Ohori River and Lake Teganuma Sediment, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Narankhuu Myandas

F UOT-Env Mongolia Master in Environment

Studies

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Deterioration without Significant Change in Microbial Population under Trace Element Shortage

Mr. Md. Aktar Hossain

M UOT-Env Bangladesh Master in Environment

Studies

Oct 2011–Sep 2013

Effect of Light and Water Flow on Growth of the Hard Coral Acroporaformosa

Aichurek Mamazhanova

F Tsukuba Kyrgyz Republic

MA International Public Policy

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Social Remittances for Entrepreneurship Development in the Kyrgyz Republic: Case Study of Birlik Ayil Okmotu

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Emerson Sanchez M Tsukuba Philippines MA International Public Policy

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Negotiating Identities and Peace: Indigenous Movement and the Peace Process in Southern Philippines

Nadeem Ahmad M Tsukuba Pakistan MA International Public Policy

Apr 2011–Mar 2013

Micro-foundations of 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.


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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.

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APPENDIX 1Designated Institutions and Program Coordinators,

Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program

Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact DetailsAsian Institute of Management Philippines May 1988 Rey Reyes

Executive Managing DirectorStudent Services, Admissions, and RegistrationJoseph R. McMicking Campus123 Paseo de Roxas, MCPO Box 2095, Makati City 1260, Metro Manila, PhilippinesTel +63 2 893 7631/892 4011–25Fax +63 2 893 7631/817 9240/894 [email protected]

Asian Institute of Technology Thailand May 1988 Tenzin RabgyalCoordinator, Admissions and Scholarships OfficePO Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, ThailandTel +66 2 524 5031–33 Fax +66 2 524 6326/516 [email protected]

The Australian National UniversityCrawford School of Economics and Government

Australia April 1990 Billie HeadonDirector Student Recruitment, Scholarships, and AlumniANU College of Asia and the Pacific, JG Crawford Building No. 13, Canberra ACT 0200, AustraliaTel +61 2 6125 3914Fax +61 2 6125 [email protected]

East-West CenterUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa

United States August 1988 Stella KolinskiADB–JSP and EWC Scholarship Assistant1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601, United StatesTel +1 808 944 7738Fax +1 808 944 7070/944 [email protected]

Hitotsubashi UniversitySchool of International and Public Policy

Japan June 2010 Yuri OkamotoProgram Manager, Asian Public Policy Program2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8439, JapanTel +81 3 4212 3145Fax +81 3 4212 [email protected]


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Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact DetailsIndian Institute of Technology Delhi

India December 1988 Vivek RamanDeputy Registrar (PGS & R)Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110 016, IndiaTel +91 11 2659 1737Fax +91 11 2658 [email protected]

International Rice Research InstituteUniversity of the Philippines, Los Baños

Philippines May 1988 Anilyn ManingasAssistant Manager, Office of Scholars’ Affairs, Training Center6776 Ayala Ave. Security Bank Center, Suite 1009, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel +63 2 845 0563/0569/0570Fax +63 2 845 0606/891 [email protected]

International University of Japan Japan September 1988 Rumiko AnazawaAdministrative Staff, Office of Student Services777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata 949-7277, JapanTel +81 25 779 1500Fax +81 25 779 [email protected], [email protected]

Keio UniversityInternational Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and TechnologyGraduate School of EconomicsGraduate School of System Design and Management

JapanDecember 2004

June 2010June 2010

Shinnosuke ObiProfessor, Faculty of Science and TechnologyChair, Committee for International Affairs3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 223-8522, JapanTel +81 45 566 1468Fax +81 45 566 [email protected]

Kobe University Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies

Japan May 2010 Nobuaki MatsunagaCoordinator2-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, JapanTel +81 78 803 7267Fax +81 78 803 [email protected]

Kyoto University Japan November 2013 Junichi MoriProfessor, Director-General of the Organization for the Promotion of International Relations, Exective Vice-President (International Affairs) and ADB-JSP CoordinatorYoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501, JapanTel +81 75 753 2552Fax +81 75 753 [email protected], [email protected]

Table continued


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45

Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact DetailsKyushu UniversityGraduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences and Graduate School of Law

Japan June 2010 Akiko KaiAdministration Staff6-10-1, Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8581, JapanTel +81 92 642 2788Fax +81 92 642 [email protected]

Lahore University of Management SciencesSuleman Dawood School of Business

Pakistan August 1988 Hammad AkbarSenior Officer – FundraisingOffice of Marketing, Fundraising & AlumniOpposite Sector “U,” DHA, Lahore Cantt., Lahore 54792, PakistanTel +92 42 3560 8181Fax +92 42 3752 [email protected]

Nagoya UniversityGraduate School of International Development

Japan August 2000 Akihiro AsakawaADB-JSP Coordinator65 Tsurumaicho, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 466-8550, JapanTel +81 52 789 5079Fax +81 52 789 [email protected], [email protected]

Nanyang Technological UniversityNanyang Business School

Singapore June 2010 Nicole TeeDirector, Marketing and AdmissionsThe Nanyang MBABlock S3, B34-01, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798Tel +65 6790 4779Fax +65 6791 [email protected]

National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies

Japan August 2000 Yuuko UemuraProgram Coordinator, International Programs TeamAcademic and Student Affairs Division7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8677, JapanTel +81 3 6439 6044Fax +81 3 6439 [email protected]

National University of Singapore Singapore March 1989 Angelyn Ang Hwee BeenHead, Marketing and Admissions15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245Tel +65-6516 3427Fax +65 6872 [email protected]

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Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact DetailsRitsumeikan Asia Pacific UniversityGraduate School of Asia Pacific Studies

Japan May 2010 Naohiko Kameda Manager, APU Admissions Office1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, 874-8577, JapanTel +81 97 778 1119Fax +81 97 778 [email protected]

Ritsumeikan UniversityGraduate School of Economics

Japan January 2005 Hirofumi NakayamaAssistant Administrative ManagerInternational Center at Biwako Kusatsu Campus1-1-1 Noji-higashi, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577, JapanTel +81 77 561 3946 ext. 515 7828Fax +81 77 561 3956 ext. 515 [email protected]

Saitama UniversityDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Japan December 1995 Naoko NakasoneAdministrative Assistant, Foreign Student Office255 Shimo Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 338-8570, JapanTel +81 48 858 3555Fax +81 48 858 3555/[email protected]

Thammasat University Thailand February 1997 Usacharat Vejpongsa Coordinator, International Student Service DivisionRangsit Campus, Klong Luang Pathumthani, Bangkok 12121, ThailandTel +66 2613 2048Fax +66 2623 [email protected]

Tokyo Institute of Technology Japan May 2010 Naoya Abe Associate Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Department of International Development Engineering2-12-1-I4-4 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, JapanTel +81 3 5734 3797Fax +81 3 5734 [email protected]

United Nations UniversityInstitute for Sustainability and Peace

Japan November 2013 Srikantha HerathAcademic Programme Director and ADB-JSP Coordinator 53-70 Jingumae 5-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, JapanTel +81 3 5467 1212 Fax +81 3 3406 [email protected]

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47

Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact DetailsThe University of Auckland New Zealand July 1996 Brian Lythe

International Officer–Scholarships, International OfficePrivate Bag 92019, Victoria Street West, Auckland Mail Centre Auckland 1142, New ZealandTel +64 9 373 7513Fax +64 9 373 [email protected], [email protected]

The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, China

June 1989 Fiona LamAcademic Support and Admissions Section, Registry9/F Knowles Building, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, ChinaTel +85 2 2241 5262Fax +85 2 2858 [email protected], [email protected]

The University of Melbourne Australia March 1997 Ellen GavvaSenior Scholarships Officer , Melbourne Scholarships OfficeParkville, Victoria 3010, AustraliaTel +61 3 8344 6322Fax +61 3 9349 [email protected]

The University of TokyoDepartment of Civil Engineering

Japan March 1989 Shinji SatoProfessor of Civil Engineering and Foreign Student Officer7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, JapanTel +81 3 5841 6141Fax +81 3 5841 [email protected]

The University of TokyoDepartment of Urban Engineering

Japan February 2002 Hiroyuki KatayamaAssociate Professor of Civil Engineering and Foreign Student Officer7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, JapanTel +81 3 5841 6241Fax +81 3 5841 [email protected]

The University of TokyoGraduate School of Public Policy

Japan June 2010 Hideaki ShiroyamaDean#616 Administration Bureau Building No. 2, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, JapanTel +81 3 5841 1349Fax +81 3 5841 [email protected]

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Institution Location Date Designated Program Coordinator and Contact DetailsThe University of TokyoDivision of Environmental Studies

Japan February 2001 Hiroyasu SatoAssociate Professor, International Liason OfficeKashiwa International OfficeBuilding of Environmental Studies, Room #124, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa City, Chiba 277-8563, JapanTel +81 4 7136 4558Fax +81 4 7136 [email protected]

The University of TokyoSchool of International Health

Japan April 1997 Masamine Jimba Professor, Department of International Community Health, School of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, JapanTel +81 3 5841 3688Fax +81 3 5841 [email protected]

University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Japan February 2011 Mai WatanabeProgram Officer, Economic and Public Policy ManagementTsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, JapanTel +81 29 853 6785Fax +81 29 853 [email protected]


Table continued

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END

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171

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8462

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2652

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114

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8555

140

213

44

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2758

154

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9747

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2549

169

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8564

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Profile of ADB–JSP Scholars and Graduates, 1988–2013

51

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; NTU

-NBS

= N

anya

ng T

echn

olog

ical

Uni

vers

ity, N

anya

ng B

usin

ess S

choo

l; NU

-GSI

D =

Nag

oya

Uni

vers

ity, G

radu

ate

Scho

ol o

f Int

erna

tiona

l Dev

elop

men

t; N

US

= N

atio

nal

Uni

vers

ity o

f Sin

gapo

re; R

U =

Rits

umei

kan

Uni

vers

ity, G

radu

ate

Scho

ol o

f Eco

nom

ics;

SU =

Sai

tam

a U

nive

rsity

, Dep

artm

ent o

f Civ

il and

Env

ironm

enta

l Eng

inee

ring;

SU-G

SPS

= Sa

itam

a U

nive

rsity

, Gra

duat

e Sc

hool

of P

olic

y Sci

ence

; Tok

yo-T

ech

= To

kyo

Inst

itute

of T

echn

olog

y; Ts

ukub

a =

Uni

vers

ity o

f Tsu

kuba

, Gra

duat

e Sc

hool

of H

uman

ities

and

Soc

ial S

cien

ces;

TU

= T

ham

mas

at U

nive

rsity

; UO

A =

The

Uni

vers

ity o

f Auc

klan

d; U

OM

= T

he U

nive

rsity

of M

elbo

urne

; UO

S =

The

Uni

vers

ity o

f Syd

ney;

UO

T-Ci

vEng

= T

he U

nive

rsity

of T

okyo

, D

epar

tmen

t of C

ivil E

ngin

eerin

g; U

OT-

Env =

The

Uni

vers

ity o

f Tok

yo, I

nstit

ute

of E

nviro

nmen

tal S

tudi

es; U

OT-

Gra

SPP

= Th

e U

nive

rsity

of T

okyo

, Gra

duat

e Sc

hool

of P

ublic

Pol

icy;

U

OT-

Int’l

Hea

lth =

The

Uni

vers

ity o

f Tok

yo, S

choo

l of I

nter

natio

nal H

ealth

; UO

T-U

rban

= T

he U

nive

rsity

of T

okyo

, Dep

artm

ent o

f Urb

an E

ngin

eerin

g.

Sour

ce: A

sian

Dev

elop

men

t Ban

k.

Tabl

e co

ntin

ued

54

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

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APPENDIX 6Profile 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

Designated Institution Male Female Total Master’s Doctorate Total

Business and Management Economics Law

Science and

Technology TotalAIM 12 1 13 13 0 13 2 11 0 0 13AIT 1 5 6 6 0 6 1 0 0 5 6ANU-CSEG 1 3 4 4 0 4 0 2 0 2 4APU 2 1 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3EWC 3 4 7 7 0 7 2 1 1 3 7GRIPS 4 9 13 13 0 13 0 13 0 0 13HIT 2 1 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3HKU 2 3 5 5 0 5 0 0 0 5 5IITD 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2IRRI 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2IUJ 4 7 11 11 0 11 3 8 0 0 11Keio 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1Kobe 2 2 4 4 0 4 0 3 0 1 4Kyushu 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2LUMS 4 0 4 4 0 4 4 0 0 0 4NTU-NBS 1 1 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 2NU-GSID 6 2 8 8 0 8 0 8 0 0 8NUS 3 5 8 8 0 8 2 3 0 3 8RU 3 0 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3SU 9 0 9 9 0 9 0 0 0 9 9Tokyo-Tech 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2Tsukuba 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1UOA 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 2 0 1 3UOM 4 0 4 4 0 4 1 0 0 3 4UOT-CivEng 6 2 8 8 0 8 0 0 0 8 8UOT-Env 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 2


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Science and

Technology TotalUOT-GraSPP 0 2 2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 2UOT-Int’l Health 2 3 5 5 0 5 0 0 0 5 5UOT-Urban 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1Total 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.


Table continued

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

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




Science and Technology Total

AIM 12 2 14 14 0 14 4 10 0 0 14AIT 4 2 6 6 0 6 2 0 0 4 6ANU-CSEG 0 5 5 5 0 5 0 3 0 2 5APU 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 2 0 1 3EWC 4 4 8 8 0 8 3 0 1 4 8GRIPS 7 3 10 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 10HIT 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1HKU 5 1 6 6 0 6 0 0 0 6 6IRRI 2 1 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 3 3IUJ 5 6 11 11 0 11 5 6 0 0 11Keio 1 1 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 2 2Kobe 3 1 4 4 0 4 0 4 0 0 4Kyushu 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 0 1 2 3LUMS 1 1 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 2NTU-NBS 1 1 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 2NU-GSID 3 5 8 8 0 8 0 8 0 0 8NUS 1 1 2 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 2RU 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3SU 7 1 8 8 0 8 0 0 0 8 8Tsukuba 2 1 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3TU 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1UOA 2 4 6 6 0 6 2 1 0 3 6UOM 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2UOT-CivEng 6 1 7 6 1 7 0 0 0 7 7UOT-Env 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 3 3UOT-GraSPP 0 2 2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 2UOT-Int’l Health 1 2 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 3 3UOT-Urban 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 2Total 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.


I N D I A N O C E A N

N O R T H P A C I F I C O C E A N

S O U T H P A C I F I C O C E A N

East--West Center

Lahore University of Management Sciences

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Asian Institute of TechnologyThammasat University

National University of SingaporeNanyang Technological University

Asian Institute of ManagementInternational Rice Research Institute

The University of Hong Kong

The Australian National University

The University of Melbourne

The University of Sydney The University of Auckland

Hitotsubashi UniversityNational GraduateInstitute for Policy StudiesTokyo Institute ofTechnologyThe University of TokyoUnited Nations University

International University of Japan

Kobe University

Kyushu University

University of Tsukuba

Keio UniversityNagoya University

Ritsumeikan University

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Saitama UniversityKyoto University

GIFUNagoya

Hiroshima

Kobe

TOKYO

Yokohama

Osaka

KyotoAICHI

Furuoka

OITA

MATSUYAMA

KOCHI

SHIKOKU

TAKAMATSUTOKUSHIMA

HIROSHIMA

SHIMANE OKAYAMA

TOTTORI HYOGO

KOBEKYOTO

OSAKANARA

WAKAYAMA

MIE

SHIGA

FUKUI

KANAZAWATOYAMA

NAGANO

HONSHU

YAMANASHI

KOFUYOKOHAMA

TOKYO

SAITAMATSUKUBA MITO

CHIBA

MAEBASHI

NIIGATA

UTSONOMIYA

FUKUSHIMA

YAMAGATA

PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

MONGOLIA

I N D I A MYANMARLAO PEOPLE’S

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

VIET NAM

CAMBODIA

THAILAND

PHILIPPINES

M A L A Y S I A

I N D O N E S I A

TIMOR-LESTE

NEW ZEALAND

A U S T R A L I A

REPUBLIC OFKOREA

JAPAN

SRI LANKA

MALDIVES

BANGLADESH

BHUTANNEPALPAKISTAN

AFGHANISTAN

TURKMENISTAN

UZBEKISTAN

KAZAKHSTAN

AZERBAIJANARMENIA

GEORGIA

TAJIKISTAN

KYRGYZREPUBLIC

SINGAPORE

BRUNEIDARUSSALAM

SOLOMON ISLANDS

VANUATU

FIJI

TUVALU

SAMOA

TONGA COOK ISLANDS

KIRIBATI

MARSHALL ISLANDS

UNITED STATES (Hawaii)

FEDERATED STATES OFMICRONESIA

PALAU

NAURU

PAPUANEW GUINEA

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