“JDS Scholar Reported the Research Outcome in Japan”

What is JDS Project?
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) was launched in 1999 to support the human resource development of the Japanese grant aid recipient countries. JDS targets the young government officials who are expected to play a leadership role in the development of their countries and offers 2-year Master’s courses / 3-year PhD courses at Japanese Universities in English.

 In Laos, up to the present, 454 fellows have studied in Japan. The Fellows acquire specialised knowledge and skills in various fields such as public administration, law, economics, agriculture, engineering, education, health, etc. Many JDS returned fellows were promoted to higher positions and they are playing important roles in their organisations.
For more details, please visit website: https://jds-scholarship.org/
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Report Meeting
A total of 20 JDS Master’s fellows (20th Batch) and one PhD fellow (2nd Batch) have successfully completed their studies in Japanese universities and returned back to Laos in October 2021. As a wrap-up activity of JDS Project covering their academic year, Report Meeting was held online on 25th March 2022. The JDS Operating Committee (O/C) Members and officials concerned attended the meeting to celebrate their academic achievement.
 The first Part was the “Speech Session”. Opening Remarks was given by Assoc. Prof. Dr Silinthone Sacklokham, Director General of Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Sports, and Mr Nakano Junya, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Laos. After the words of appreciation by the representatives of 20th / 2nd batch fellows, Phonevanh Outhavong, Vice Minister, Ministry of Planning and Investment, and Mr Bountha Songyerthao, Vice Minister, Ministry of Justice made a special speech. At the end of the first part, Mr Nagase Toshio, Chief Representative of JICA Laos Office made a Closing Remarks. Although the meeting was online, all the words given by speakers were heartwarming and it became a great encouragement for the fellows to contribute to development of the country through their organisations. The second part was the “Presentation Session”. The 6 graduates presented their research achievement of the two-year master’s programme in Japan and enjoyed Q&A sessions with attendees. It is hoped the fellow’s research outcome can be utilised in their organisation and contribute to the development of Laos in the near future.

By Advertorial Desk
(Latest Update March 31, 2022)