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UNDP and IUJ Hold Joint Event on Japan-Africa Collaboration
On August 21, 2024, the International University of Japan (IUJ) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) held a joint event at the IUJ campus in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The event saw participation from many students of Niigata University, Nagaoka University of Technology, and the National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka College. Following this, attendees had the opportunity to listen to a keynote address by Ahunna Eziakonwa, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa. The event was also broadcast online, reaching a wide audience.
The event began with opening remarks from IUJ Vice President Hiroshi Kato, followed by a speech from Ms. Eziakonwa, who spoke on the diversity of Africa and the empowerment of women.
In the latter half, a panel discussion on the cooperation between Japan and Africa took place. The panel featured Ms. Eziakonwa, Toshiyuki Nakamura, Special Advisor to the President of JICA, and Mr. Sako, a second-year student from Senegal studying at IUJ’s Graduate School of International Relations.
The event concluded with a lively Q&A session where university and high school students posed a variety of questions, marking a successful conclusion to the event.
Newsweek International (July 5)/ An interview with President Kikkawa introducing IUJ appeared in the Newsweek International
Newsweek International (July 5)/ An interview with President Kikkawa introducing IUJ appeared in the July 5 issue of Newsweek International.
The article is also posted on Newsweek website:
https://www.newsweek.com/insights/international-university-japan-vibrant-multicultural-hub-diversity
2025 IUJ brochure is now available on our website
The 2025 IUJ brochure is now available on our website.
You can view and download at:
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/download-materials
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