Asian RC, Vietnam

Asian Regional Conference in Vietnam, May 26, 2006

Two weeks after the successful conference in Nairobi, the JJ/WBGSP held its Asian Regional Conference Hanoi, Vietnam, on May 26. Participants amounted to 70, including 24 alumni from Vietnam (there are total 84 Vietnamese alumni).

With the opening remarks by Mr. Yoshio Okubo, Executive Director Representing Japan, World Bank, and Mr. Kabir Ahmed, this one day of extensive knowledge sharing commenced.

At the conference, three JJ/WBGSP alumni from the Asia region were awarded by Mr. Yoshio Okuno for their outstanding papers. These were:

Responses to Poverty and Risks in Vietnam: How Effectively Can the Current Public Safety Net Target? by Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Quynh from Vietnam, a graduate of University of Tsukuba.

Mr. Yoshio Okuno awards Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Quynh from Vietnam

Mr. Yoshio Okubo awards Ms. Chimi from Bhutan

A Study of Roadside Slope Management in Bhutan by Ms. Chimifrom Bhutan, a graduate of Yokohama National University

Adaptability of E-Government Policy in Mongolia: Comparative Study with Japan by Mr. Ulziikhutag Odgerel from Mongolia, a graduate of Yokohama National University

Mr. Yoshio Okubo awards Mr. Ulziikhutag from Mongolia

Also, distinguished development professionals shared their views of development in Vietnam and the rest of Asia:

Human Capacity and the Development of Vietnam Agriculture and Rural Sector by His Excellency Mr. Cao Duc Phat, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The World Bank Strategy towards Vietnam by Mr. Klaus Rohland, Country Director, World Bank Office, Hanoi.
Japanese Official Development Assistance Strategy in Vietnam by Mr. Daisuke Matsunaga, Minister, Embassy of Japan in Vietnam
Japan, Moving Toward a More Advanced Knowledge Economy by Mr. Tsutomu Shibata, Senior Adviser, WBI

The Program was honored to have His Excellency Mr. Cao Duc Phat, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam, join the conference. Mr. Phat is one of JJ/WBGSP alumni who completed Master in Public Administration at Harvard University in the program year of 1993, and is very supportive to our Program.

His Excellency Mr. Cao Duc Phat gives his speech on

His Excellency Mr. Cao Duc Phat

Human Capacity and the Development of Vietnam Agriculture and Rural Sector.

Mr. Nguyen Ba Toan, the alumni representative in Vietnam, and currently Deputy Director General at International Cooperation Department in the Ministry of Finance in Vietnam, in his speech suggested a detailed plan on how to strengthen the alumni network in Vietnam and envisioned continuous and increasing liaison between the JJ/WBGSP and its alumni.

For details see:

Alumni Awarded at the Regional Conference in Vietnam