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JICA Long-Term TRAINING

2013-2014

General Information

regarding the

Masters Degree and Internship Program

of the

African Business Education Initiative for Youth

(ABE Initiative)

ABE

This information pertains to one of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)s

Long-Term Training Programs. This program will be implemented as part of the Official

Development Assistance of the Government of Japan based on bilateral agreement between

both governments.

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1. Background

Africas economy has been steadily increasing since 2000, due to factors such as its

abundant natural resources and expansion of trade and investments. The International

Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that growth rates in Africa will remain as high as 5.4% up to

2016. While each African nation sets a target for sustainable economic development, political

implementation, aimed at turning commodity-based economies into multifaceted

industrialized economies through developing primary and secondary industries, is an urgent

matter. On the other hand, the International Labor Organization (ILO) points out that the

number of youth unemployment in Africa has reached nearly 75 million, almost one third of

the youth population (200 million) in the whole region. Given these circumstances, it is

expected that the yield of value-added industries and the realization of high productivity of

industries in Africa, will resolve the issue as they generate job opportunities, and bring about

more stabilized economies. Moreover, Japanese enterprises are showing strong recognition

of and interest in a prosperous Africa.

At the 5th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V), held in

Yokohama in 2013, Japans Government stated its policy of promoting support for the ongoing

dynamic growth of Africa with stronger public-private partnerships. In his speech, Japanese

Prime Minister Abe announced the African Business Education Initiative for the Youth

(hereafter, referred to as the ABE Initiative), a strategic five-year plan providing 1,000 youths

in Africa with opportunities to study at Japanese universities as well as do internships at

Japanese enterprises. Prior to the TICAD V, Japanese industries, including the Federation of

Economic Organizations (KEIDANREN) and the Japanese government, had made a joint

recommendation for TICAD V at Public-Private Council for the Promotion of TICAD V. These

bodies pointed out that there is a need for human resource development in both private and

public sectors of Africa in order to cultivate a strong human network between Japan and Africa.

The recommendation also mentioned the significance of increasing the number of African

people visiting Japan, as well as increasing awareness among Africans regarding the

efficiency of Japanese technologies and systems of enterprises. The ABE Initiative was

launched based on this recommendation.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been appointed to implement a masters

degree and internship program within the ABE initiative framework developed for countries whose

official requests have been approved by the Government of Japan.

2. Objectives

The objective of the ABE Initiative masters degree and internship program is to support

young personnel who have the potential to contribute to the development of industries in

Africa. This program offers opportunities for young African men and women to study at

masters courses in Japanese universities as international students (hereafter referred to as

participants) and experience internships at Japanese enterprises. It aims to develop effective

skills for contributing to various fields. Beyond acquisition of skills and knowledge, this

program also intends to cultivate excellent personnel who can recognize and understand the

contexts of Japanese society and systems of Japanese enterprises. The expected outcome of

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the program is a network of potential contributors to the development of African industries who

will also lead Japanese business to engage further in economic activities in Africa.

3. Program Outline

(1) Program Title

Masters Degree Program and Internship Program of African Business Education Initiative for the Youth (ABE Initiative)

(2) Language of the Program: English

4. Duration

(1) Overall Program

November, 2013 - October, 2021 ( total 8 Years)

Participants will be dispatched to Japan in 4 groups over the

course of 4 years. Participants will be dispatched in September

each year from 2014 to 2017. A single participant is allowed to

stay in Japan up to 3 years.

(2) First participant

groups stay in

Japan

Standard Timetable

September, 2014 - September, 2017

- 6 Months as a Research Student (See page 7)

- 1 or 2 years as a masters student

- From 2 weeks up to 6 Months as an internship trainee

5. Target Countries

(1) First Year

(1st Batch: 2014)

Countries will include

- Republic of Kenya

- United Republic of Tanzania

- Republic of Mozambique

- Republic of South Africa

- Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

- Republic of Cte d'Ivoire

(2) From the Second Year

(2nd Batch: 2015 4th Batch: 2017)

- 54 African countries

6. Target Participants

Target participants are from among the following three types of personnel.

(1) Persons from the

Private Sector

Young individuals who are or will be involved in economic

activities in the local private sector maintaining and developing

strong ties with Japanese companies

(2) Governmental

Officials

Young officials, such as civil servants, who take part in

governance and policy- making in order to enhance industries

to whose development Japanese companies can contribute

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(3) Educators

Young individuals who are responsible for educating in Higher

Education and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and

Training) institutions in Africa, in order to enhance capacity

building in related industries

Candidates are to be nominated by Japanese organizations such as the Embassy of Japan, the JICA Office, and Japanese private sectors to further the programs aim of development of the industries in Africa, to which Japanese private sectors are motivated to participate and contribute. Particular allocation will be later designed with respect to each countrys situation.

7. Numbers of Participants

JICA will accept 900 participants until May 2018. Following are the allocated numbers of

participants per batch. This number is subject to change due to unforeseen budgetary

restrictions.

Batch JFY Number of Participants

1st Batch 2014 150 Participants

2nd Batch 2015 350 Participants

3rd Batch 2016 300 Participants

4th Batch 2017 100 Participants

8. Masters Program Fields of Study at Japanese

Universities

This program targets key fields such as engineering, agriculture, management, and

administration. However, proposed research topics must be relevant to the aim of capacity

building for the industries with strong ties to Japan. The Steering Committee (See below) will

select the candidates locally; a second selection process will then be conducted between the

candidates and departments of the chosen universities.

9. Observation Tour and Internship Program of the

Japanese Private Sector

Every participant is to participate in observation tours of companies in Japan during the

summer vacation internship program and after graduation. All internship programs are carried

out in English. Basically, neither the company nor the participant is rewarded or compensated

financially. The internship program posts are not fixed, and new participant-company

matching is conducted for every batch. Implementing schedules of each internship program

are based on the host companies considerations in order to ensure the feasibility of the

company accepting an intern. Taking part in the internship program after graduation is

mandatory for participants who were recommended by private companies at the time of

application. Additionally, a Japanese company recommending a particular candidate must

accept that candidate as an intern after graduation.

10. Application Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants shall satisfy the following requirements:

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(1) Nationality - Citizens of one of the 54 African countries

(2) Age - Between 22 and 39 years old (as of April 1st, 2014 for the 1st

Batch participants)

(3) Education - At least 16 years of academic background or equivalent

- A bachelors degree

(4) Working

Experience

/Status

Applicants from government sectors / educators who have both of

the following:

- At least 6 months working experience at their current

organization.

- Permission from their current organization to apply.

(5) English

Proficiency

- Adequate English proficiency, both in written and oral

communication, in order to complete the masters degree. An

IELTS score of over 5.5 is preferred.

(6) Eligibility - Those who clearly understand the objectives of the ABE

initiative Masters Degree Program and have a strong will to

contribute to the industrial development of their country while

broadening and strengthening the linkage between their country

and Japan

(7) Others The following persons are not eligible to apply,

- Those currently applying, or planning to apply, to scholarship

programs offered by other organizations

- Military personnel

11. Recruitment and Application

JICA Offices in African countries will conduct explanatory sessions and receive all

application documents. Each applicant is required to submit the following documents at the

time of application. Note: (7) Letter of recommendation is not required, but those concerned

will be quoted in the selection process.

Application

Documents

(1) Curriculum vitae

(2) Research plan

(3) Declaration of desired university placement: 1st and 2nd choice

(4) Undergraduate degree graduation certificate

(5) Academic transcript

(6) Health certificate (to be submitted after the 4th Selection)

(7) Letter of recommendation from home countrys government, Embassy

of Japan, JETRO, Japanese companies, or JICA.

*Pregnancy

Pregnant participants are strictly requested to attach the following documents in order to

minimize the risk for their health.

letter of the participants consent to bear economic and physical risks

letter of consent from the participants supervisor

doctors letter with permission of her training participation.

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Please ask JICA Staff for the details.

12. Selection Procedures (1st

Batch)1

(1) 1st Selection

Period February - March 2014

Contents Written examinations for English and mathematics

Objectives To assess applicants basic knowledge

Venue To be determined

Results These will be shared with the Japanese universities to inform their decisions in

the Third Selection process (see below). Low scores may result in an applicant

being disqualified.

(2) 2nd Selection

Period February - March 2014

Contents Prioritization of the candidates through interviews by members of the Steering

Committee (see below)

Objectives To examine the relevance of letters of recommendation presented by

government nominees, and public applicants

Venue To be determined

Results The Steering Committee will prioritize information to be utilized as material for

the Third Selection process. Applicants whose motives and manners are

judged to be irrelevant to the purpose of the Masters Degree Program of the

ABE Initiative may be disqualified.

(3) 3rd Selection

Period April, 2014

Contents Application document screening (mainly from Research plan, and the Result

of the written examinations for English and mathematics of the First

Selection) by Japanese universities

Objectives To match applicants with university supervisors

Selection

and Result

JICA will examine the research plan and the result of the First Selection

(scores of the written examinations in English and mathematics) and match

applicants preferences and abilities with the courses offered by Japanese

universities.

Applicants first-choice universities will then examine the documents of the

candidates preferences and abilities matched their courses. Universities may

select up to two or three times the number of candidates within their capacity

to finally accept to proceed to the Final Selection. Applicants are encouraged

to contact faculty members at their first- choice universities by email prior to

the 4th selection stage, in order to ascertain the appropriateness of the major

1 The schedule for later batches to be determined

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offered by the university.

Applicants not qualifying at this stage may have another chance to be

examined at their second-choice universities if seats are available.

Each university has a maximum number of students they will ultimately

accept.

(4) 4th Selection

Period From May to June, 2014

Contents Interview by Japanese universities (via video conference system)

Objectives To determine the selected participants

Venue JICA Office through video conference

Selection

and Result

Each applicant will be interviewed through video conference by faculty

members of their first-choice Japanese university. Some disqualified

applicants at this point may have a chance for another interview with their

second-choice university if that universitys capacity is not reached.

(5) Approval of the Successful Candidates

Successful candidates passing the 4th Selection will be officially approved as participants

of the program by the Steering Committee. Each successful participants status as

officially dispatched student is endorsed by their home countries. A new application form

(A2A3 from) of each approved participant will be filled out and officially submitted to JICA

for formal procedures.

(6) Research Student

Research students are part-time students who utilizes their time to prepare for the

entrance examination to be a masters program student. Research students are able to

participate in lectures, receive instruction from professors and make use of universitys

facilities. The period for being a research student is limited to 6 months. Successful

candidates who are classified as research students are requested to study for six months,

then to take examinations to get into the masters program. Unsuccessful participants will

be required to return to their home countries.

13. Implementation Framework

(1) Steering Committee

Several countries that have comparatively close economic relationships with Japan are

categorized as major target countries and are required to establish individual Steering

Committees. At the selection process of each batch, an Steering Committee will be formed in

each country in order to prioritize the candidates and approve of successful applicants. The

committee members include the Embassy of Japan, JETRO, a representative of the Japanese

business community (such as a member of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce), the

countrys government, and JICA. The JICA representative will serve as chairperson, make

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decisions about selection policies, and coordinate the schedule. The government

representative will organize the acceptance and dispatch of the successful applicants.

(2) Advisory Committee

This will be held annually in Tokyo in order to monitor the progress of the entire program. The

members will include representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of

Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), the Ministry of Economy, Trade

and Industry (METI), the Federation of Economic Organizations (KEIDANREN), and the Japan

International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

(3) Japanese Universities

Based on requests from JICA, Japanese universities will take roles in document screening,

conducting final interviews, education and guidance of the participants, and participating in

meetings with the purpose of monitoring participants.

(4) JICA and Support Organization

JICA will select and assign the Support Organization to facilitate the operation of this initiative.

This Organization will support JICA by performing such functions as running the Steering

Committee, recruiting local applicants, selection procedures, implementation of familiarization

program upon participants arrival in Japan, supporting them during their time in Japan,

implementation of company tours and internship matching, and following up on the graduates.

For other operations during the participants stays in Japan, JICA domestic centers (at 12

locations in Japan) will be responsible.

14. General Rules and Conditions of Participants

JICA will ensure that the following treatments for participants of the program are equivalent to

similar schemes provided by JICA.

- Tuition at Japanese university masters degree programs

- Living allowances

- Round-trip airfare

- Support programs during the study in Japan, including the costs of observation tours

Other costs should be covered by the participants organizations or other individuals.

15. Application Procedure and University Information

The procedure of choosing the department/course of universities, at which participants wish to

study in Japan, is as it follows. There are two options.

(1) Option 1

1) Refer to the University Course Index enclosed in the Application CD, and search for the

University course of your interest, based on the anticipated Field of Study.

Insert Application

CD in the

computer

Open

University

Index

folder

Select

anticipated

Field of Study

Select the Course

of the desired

university

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2) Find the Graduate School Code in the left column of the index matrix, with respect to your

Field of Study.

3) Go to the University Information folder in the Application CD, and search for the file with the

Graduate School Code of the chosen university/department.

4) Read the University Information of your choice carefully, before filling in the Application Form.

(2) Option 2

Without the Application CD, you may also access to the website below, where you can download

the Application Form, simplified version of University Index, and University Information of

respective courses you wish to apply.

http://www.jica.go.jp/regions/africa/course.html

Annex 1. Application Form

Annex 2. Form of Recommendation Letter

Annex 3. University Index for ABE Initiative Recommended Courses

(List of Japanese Graduate Schools)

Annex 4. Check List (List of Application Documents to be submitted)

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Name of the Graduate School

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*Please sign all the pages on the bottom of right-hand corner *This form should be completed in typed English

1 Signature of Applicant:

Reg.No. 1. Declaration of desired university placement 1) See the Application Guidelines for the details and provide the following information. You may select first

and a second choice of Universities if you wish, and the respective Field of Studies. If applicable, please provide the Graduate School Code, which is shown in Information sheet of each Graduate School in the CD.

Priority Graduate School Code

Name of selected University and Graduate School

Supervisor of Choice Field of Study

Example 12 ***University, Graduate School of*** Professor ****** Engineering

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2) If you are unsure of which university offers a course matching your research plan, you have the option to permit JICA to select the appropriate university. To grant JICA the authority to choose the university for you, please sign your name below and answer the following questions.

I, (print your full name) , give JICA full authority to choose the university at which I will

study in Japan. Title of your Masters thesis or research paper

Field of Study * Please choose ONE.

[ ] Engineering

[ ] Manufacturing Engineering

[ ] Civil Engineering

[ ] Electrical and Electronics Engineering

[ ] Mechanical Engineering

[ ] Material Engineering

[ ] Chemical Engineering

[ ] Environmental Engineering

[ ] Geology and Mining Engineering

[ ] Other Engineering Fields

[ ] ICT (Information & Communication Technology)

[ ] Agriculture (including Fishery, Dairy and Livestock)

[ ] Irrigation, Water and Soil Management

[ ] Crop Science

[ ] Biochemistry

[ ] Microbiology

[ ] Food Science

[ ] Livestock Science / Veterinary and Animal Medicine

Masters Degree and Internship Program of the African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) 1st Batch

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[ ] Marine Fisheries Science

[ ] Forest Resources

[ ] Horticulture

[ ] Agricultural Engineering

[ ] Agricultural Economics

[ ] Other Agriculture Fields

[ ] Science

[ ] Marine Science

[ ] Commerce

[ ] Economics / Business Administration

[ ] Medical Science

[ ] Social Welfare

[ ] Tourism

[ ] Political Science / Public Administration

[ ] Others( )

Anticipated Degree Masters degree in

Time table to complete your course work and graduate (Years needed for graduation) * Please choose one.

Please note that your choice will not always be granted, since the term of

your stay will be decided based on the schedules and conditions of the

university.

[ ] To have JICA select the applicable Time Table for graduation.

[ ] Must graduate within year(s)

[ ] 2 years course of study as a Masters Student

[ ] Starting as a Research Student, for up to 6 months, then 2 years as a Masters Student after passing the entrance exam (for a total of 2 and a

half years)

[ ] Either 2 years as a Masters Student OR Starting as a Research Student up to 6 months, then 2 years as a Masters Student after

passing the exam. (for 2 years or 2 and a half years)

[ ] 1 year as a Masters Student

[ ] 6 months as a Research Student and 1 year as a Masters Student (1 and a half years)

Period needed for internship program *Please choose one.

The internship program after graduation is for a maximum of 6 months.

Please indicate whether or not you wish to participate in the program.

* As stated in Declaration No.6, you are required to participate in the

internship program.

[ ] Yes, I can participate

[ ] No, it is not possible.

* If you cannot participate in the 6 month internship program, please

provide an explanation. Likewise, if you can participate in the internship

program for a period of less than 6 months, please provide the length of

time that is possible.

Period : maximum month(s)

Reason :




Reg.No.

2. Personal Information (1) Nationality (as shown in your passport)

[ ] Republic of Kenya [ ] United Republic of Tanzania [ ] Republic of Mozambique [ ] Republic of South Africa [ ] Other

(2) Name of applicant (Write in BLOCK LETTER, as in the passport.)

Family Name

First Name

Middle Name

(2) Name of Organization:

(3) Date of Birth: (day) / (month) / (year) (4) Age (as of 1

st April 2014) (5) Sex: [ ] M / [ ] F

(6) Marital Status: [ ] Single / [ ] Married / [ ] Engaged

(7) Current Home Address: (8) Current Postal Address: (9) Mobile Phone: (10) Home Phone: *If you do not have a phone at home, please provide the phone number of a contact person: Name & Relationship (Family or Relative): Phone: (11) E-MAIL Address: (12) Confirmation of the nomination by the applicants current organization/ institute

I agree to nominate this person on behalf of our organization/ institute. Date: Signature:

Name:

Official Stamp Position:

Department:

Organization:

Telephone: E-mail:

Paste a recent photograph here

(Should have been taken within the

past three months)

Please write your name on the back of

the photo size: 4 x 3

DO NOT STAPLE

Masters Degree and Internship Program of the African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) 1st Batch

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3. Educational Background

Level Name of School /

Department

Location (City and Country)

Number of years of schooling you have attended

From /To (Month/Year)

Degree

Example *** University Faculty of ***

Nairobi, Kenya

4 Years 9/1999 to 6/2003 Month/Year Month/Year

Bachelor of***

Primary Education

/ to / Month/Year Month/Year

Lower Secondary Education


Upper Secondary Education


Higher Education (University level)


Other Higher Education (except training)


Other Higher Education (except training)


Total Years of Education: ____ ______ year(s) _____ ___ month(s)

(1) Score of any English Assessment Exams that you have taken

a. TOEFL: b. IELTS:

(2) State your level of English proficiency

Listening [ ] Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Fair [ ] Poor Speaking [ ] Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Fair [ ] Poor Reading [ ] Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Fair [ ] Poor Writing [ ] Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Fair [ ] Poor

(3) Have you ever been awarded a scholarship for studying abroad?

[ ] Yes Name of the Scholarship:

Country where you studied:

Duration From (month/year) to (month/year)

[ ] No

(4) Are you currently applying for any scholarship(s), other than ABE Initiative?

[ ] Yes Name of the Scholarship(s):

[ ] No

(5) Have you ever participated in any training course in your country or abroad including any offered by JICA? [ ] Yes Name of the course: Country you visited:

Name of the institution or agency:

Duration From (month/year) to (month/year)

[ ] No




4. Work Experience Provide your work experience starting with the most recent and attach another sheet if additional space is needed. Full-time jobs, Part-time jobs and jobs before graduation from university can be included.

(1) Work Experience (as of application)

Organization Department Position Period of Working

From /To (Month/Year)

Full-time or

Part-time

** Type

Ex.

Ministry of *** *** Section,

***Directorate Head 3 years 9/1999 to 6/2003

Month/Year Month/Year Full A

(Most recent)





**For the type of organization above, please choose from the following:

A. Private Sector B. Ministry/Governmental Institution

C. Higher Education and TVET(Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Institutions D. Others

Total years of full-time job experience: ________ year(s) _______ month(s)

Total years of part-time job experience: ________ year(s) _______ month(s)

(2) Name of your current employer:

*Do not abbreviate the name.

(3) Name of current department: *Do not abbreviate the name.

(4) Your Current Occupation (including Position Title)

(5) Work address:

(6) Work phone: Fax:




5. Details of Current and Previous Employment

What are (were) your responsibilities at your work?

(1)Your answer must be typed and a maximum of 150 words.

(2) If the space below is not enough, please attach separate sheet of A4 sized paper to this

page.

(3) Do not forget to sign each page of the attachment.

(Current Work)

(Previous Work)




6. Career Plan after Graduation Considering the prospective fields of study which you indicated on page 1, how do you intend to utilize your knowledge, skills and experiences that you obtained in Japan after you returned to your home country? Keep in mind that the aim of the ABE Initiative is that you not only contribute to the development of industries within your country, but also utilize the networks that formed while in Japan, and continue to foster relationships between your country and Japan.

(1)Your answer must be typed and 400-500 words in length

(2) If the space below is not enough, please attach separate sheet of A4 sized paper to this

page.

(3) Do not forget to sign each page of the attachment.




7. Research Plan (1) Write a brief research plan of your proposed Masters thesis. The readers (i.e. faculty members of the

graduate school) evaluate your academic ability and motivation in regards to the field of study based on

this research plan. Below is an example of the advised structure for the research plan. This structure is

not essential, but it is strongly recommended.

1. TITLE of your Masters thesis

2. INTRODUCTION (1 paragraph):

Clearly state what your research interests are. You need to include the following in your introduction:

Background information regarding the selected topic. and your involvement in it (e.g. what is the main reason why you chose this topic, your relevant working experience, etc.)

The main objective of your study

3. MAIN BODY (approximately 3 paragraphs):

Provide specific information to support your ideas. Explain what you are going to study and how the

research is conducted. You need to include the following points:

Brief explanation regarding your analysis of this topic. Brief explanation regarding your research methodology. Please do not digress, stick to the topic, and be brief of what you want to learn in the

Japanese university you chose. !! IMPORTANT !! You must demonstrate that your academic background and job experience are sufficient

enough to successfully engage in and complete the Masters course in Japan. Therefore, it is

essential for you to select a research theme which is associated with your current or future

assignment in your organization.

You are required to discuss with your organization and gather supporting references, such as a policy and/or strategic paper from your organization.

You must understand the program offered by the graduate school of your choice very well. The readers (faculty members of graduate schools) will evaluate whether their program is

capable of supporting your research, based on the description in the research plan that you

wrote.

Applicants should write the research plan in light of the requirements and characteristics of the graduate school program. It is strongly recommended that you contact the faculty of your

intended university and ask whether or not they can accept your research plan to which you

are applying.

4. CONCLUSION(1 paragraph):

Stress the most important point(s) of your research plan, and your future work. You need to

include the following in the conclusion:

The skills which you wish to obtain in Japan. How you intend to utilize your research to solve the issue(s) mentioned in the first part of the

plan after you return to your country. It should focus on what difference it will make to your

country/organization and how it will foster close connection with the Japanese private sector.

Describe how your research will contribute to the enhancement of closer relationship between your country / workplace and the Japanese private sector.

(2) The proposal must be typed in no more than 700 words

(3) Do not forget to sign at the bottom of each page of the attachment.




8. Declaration

I, (print your full name) ______________________________________________, declare that I apply for the Masters Degree and Internship Program of the African Business Education Initiative for the Youth(ABE Initiative) with a full understanding of the Application Guidelines for ABE Initiative, especially the articles stipulated below:

1. All the information answered and provided in this application form by me is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability. My application will be cancelled if any information is proven to be false.

2. All the information provided by me in this application form had been approved by my supervisor in my organization. (Required only for Governmental Officials (including public organizations) and/or Educators.)

3. An application form which is incomplete or missing any necessary document(s) will be deemed ineligible and not considered..

4. The selection procedure and results rest entirely with the secretariat of ABE Initiative Program. No inquiries or objections by applicants regarding the result of the selection process will be considered.

5. If any act of dishonesty is found other than those above in the application and selection, I am to lodge no complaint about cancellation of the application.

6. The objective of the program is to provide African citizens the opportunity to study in Japan at the masters level in order to support industrial development of their country while broadening and strengthening the linkage between their country and Japan. Therefore, I will participate in observation tours of companies, a summer internship program, and a post graduate internship program as determined by JICA.

7. I understand that I am required to contribute to the development of my nations relationship with Japan after completing the Masters degree in Japan.

8. I understand that the objective of this program is not to provide employment in Japan upon completion of the ABE Initiative.

9. I agree that my personal information in the application form, provided to JICA, will be used for the purpose of the implementation of the ABE Initiative Program, and the information will also be supplied to the related university and enterprises.

Signature: ______________________________ (*Please sign at the bottom of all the pages including this page) Date: (day)_____/(month)_____/(year)_______

CONFIDENTIAL Annex 2. Form of Recommendation Letter

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*Please submit the Original of the Recommendation Letter to JICA. Please give a copy to the applicant. *JICA JICA JICA

JICA

102-8012 5-25 email: [email protected] : 03-5226-8341

JICA Kenya Office Ms. Chitani

The Rahimtulla Tower 10th and 11th Floor, Upper Hill Road, P.O.Box 50572-00200, Nairobi, Kenya email: [email protected] Tel.+254-20-2775000

JICA Tanzania Office Mr. Shimakawa

3rd Floor, Barclay's House 1008/1 Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania email: [email protected] Tel.+255-22-2113727

JICA Mozambique Office Mr. Aoki

Av. 24 de Julho No 7, 11 andar Escritorio A, Maputo, Moambique email: [email protected] Tel.+258-21-486357

JICA South Africa Office Ms. Ishizuka

Lord Charles, Building -B, 1st Floor, Cnr. Charles and Brooklyn Streets, Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa email: [email protected] Tel.+27-12-346-4493

Date: MM/DD/YYYY

To Chief Representative of JICA Kenya / Tanzania / Mozambique / South Africa Office,

Chairperson of Steering Committee of Masters Degree and Internship Program of African Business

Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative)

Subject: Recommendation of Applicant for Masters Degree and Internship Program of ABE Initiative *Please write down the reason why you recommend the applicant particularly in what way he/she will contribute to the development of the industries in Africa in connection with Japanese Private Sector after his / her acquisition of a master's degree in Japanese University. Please sign your name at the end of the recommendation. *

Example) I highly recommend Mr. / Ms. xxx. He / She worked as .. and excels in

His/her participation in the ABE Initiative will contribute to .. for our companys further business activities

in .

After concluding his/her masters degree and internship through the ABE Initiative, he/she is expected to

(Signature of Presenter)

From xxx (Name of Presenter)

CONFIDENTIAL Annex 2. Form of Recommendation Letter

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*Please explain about the presenter. *

1. Presenter *

Name: email: Job title: Organization:

2. Enterprise or Organization of Internship

*If you are planning to provide internship at specific Japanese enterprise or organization, please write its name below. * Name of Japanese enterprise or organization:

3. Informal Consent of Admission to a Japanese University

*If you are under negotiation with an admission office or professors of Japanese university, please write contact below.

* Name of University: Contact person and email address: *In case the applicants couldnt get admission to the above mentioned University, JICA shall contact another University for admission. Do you accept this kind of arrangement? *JICA Please select the number: (1) Yes / (2) No /

*Please explain about the recommended applicant / nominee. * 4. Information on the

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75 Akita UniversityEngineering and

Resource Science 5

115Ashikaga Institute of

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32 Chuo University Letters Literature 1

46 Doshisha UniversityBusiness, Global MBA

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2 DoshishaUniversity Global Studies

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1 DoshishaUniversity Science and Engineering 5

28 Ehime UniversityScience and Engineering

Agriculture Sciences 9

91 Fukui University Engineering 5

104 Gunma UniversityNatural Science and

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63 Hiroshima University

International

Development and

Cooperation

Pedagogy,

Agricultural

Economics

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25 Hokkaido UniversityEconomics and Business

Administration 5

26 Hokkaido University Engineering 5

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of African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative)

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Direction In order to find which Universities offer courses that match your study plan in Japan, please refer to the index below. Then, please find the detailed information of the university of your interest in the folder of "University Information" of the CD. To locate the desired "University Information", please find the "Graduate School Code (number)", which is presented in the left column of the matrix of this list.

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24 Hokkaido University Environmental Science Environmental

Science9

23 Hokkaido University Medicine 10

87International Christian

UniversityArts and Sciences

Education

(Distance

Education and E-

learning)

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12International University

of Japan

International

Management IT/E Commerce 20

9International University

of JapanInternational Relations 20

77

Japan Advanced

Institute of Science

and Technology

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Science

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Science

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Science

Knowledge

science6

22 Kagawa University Agriculture 5

103 Kanazawa UniversityNatural Science and

Technology 5

50 Keio University Media and Governance

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Urban Planning,

Environmental

Management

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5Kobe Institute of

ComputingInformation Technology

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Global Issue30

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13 Kochi UniversityIntegrated Arts and

Sciences(Agriculture) 5

41 Kumamoto University Science and Technology 6

8Kyoto Institute of

TechnologyScience and Technology 5

40 Kyoto University Agriculture 7

80 Kyoto University Engineering 6

4 Kyoto UniversityGlobal Environmental

Studies 2

67Kyushu Institute of

Technology

Computer Science and

Systems Engineering 6

66 Kyushu University Agriculture 3

64 Kyushu University Economics 3

65 Kyushu University Engineering 5

81 Meiji University Governance Studies

Public

Management,

Public Finance,

Disaster

Management,

Urban Planning,

International

Relations

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86 Mie University Bioresources 3

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90 Miyagi UniversityFood, Agricultural and

Environmental Sciences 2

89 Miyagi University Project Design Business 4

56 Miyazaki University Engineering 6

57 Miyazaki University Agriculture 5

29 Nagasaki University Biomedical Sciences 5

45 Nagoya University Bioagricultural Sciences 5

43 Nagoya UniversityEngineering

Environmental Studies Environment 4

44 Nagoya UniversityInternational

Development

Education,

Regional

Development,

Agricultural

Development,

Law, Human

Security, Peace

Studies,

Development

Studies

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110

National Graduate

Institute for Policy

Studies

Policy Studies 5

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Obihiro University of

Agriculture and

Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Science 5

79 Okayama UniversityEnvironmental and Life

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82 Osaka University Engineering 2

83 Osaka University Engineering Science 3

53 Osaka UniversityInformation Science and

Technology

Computer

Science2

54 Osaka University Science 3

18 Reitaku University Economics 5

37 Rikkyo University Business 5

38 Rikkyo University Tourism 5

30Ritsumeikan Asian

Pacific UniversityManagement (GSM) 12

68 Ritsumeikan University Economics 5

72 Ritsumeikan UniversityInformation Science and

Engineering 5

69 Ritsumeikan University International Relations International

Relations )8

73 Ritsumeikan University Life Science Bioinformatics 4

70 Ritsumeikan University Policy Science Environment,

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71 Ritsumeikan University Science and Engineering 15

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35 Ryukoku University Economics 6

58 Saga University Agriculture 5

102 Saga University Engineering 2

51Shibaura Institute of

TechnologyEngineering and Science 20

21 Shimane UniversityLife and Environmental

Science 7

20 Shimane University Science and Engineering 3

49 Sophia UniversityGlobal Environment

Studies

Environmental

Studies5

48 Sophia University Global Studies

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Sciences, Global

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Japanese

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47 Sophia University Science and Technology 5

88The University of

Kitakyushu

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107The University of

Tokyo

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109 Tohoku University Environmental Studies 5

84 Tokushima UniversityAdvanced Technology

and Science 6

85 Tokushima University Medical Science 1

11Tokyo University of

AgriculrureBioindustry

Applied

Microbiology2

10Tokyo University of

AgricultureAgriculture 14

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Tokyo University of

Agriculture and

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Agriculture Geotechnical

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irrigation

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Tokyo University of

Marine Science and

Technology

Marine Science and

Technology

Marine

Technology5

6 Tottori University Agriculture 5

27 Toyo University Life Sciences 3

36 Toyo UniversityRegional Development

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Development

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Community

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Energy

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74Toyohashi Institute of

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111 Tsukuba University

Comprehensive Human

Sciences

(Kansei, Behavioral and

Brain Sciences Program)

Design,

Psychology,

Human Care

Science

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Comprehensive Human

Sciences

(Medical Sciences)

Public Health,

Human Care

Science

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97 Tsukuba UniversityHumanities and Social

Sciences 5

100 Tsukuba UniversityLife and Environmental

Sciences 5


Life and Environmental

Sciences

(Biosystem course,

Biodiplomacy course)

International

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Laws,

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of Life Sciences,

the newly

emerging

industry

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Life and Environmental

Sciences-

SUSTEP(Sustainability

Science, Policy and

Technology)

Environmental

Sciences,

Disaster

Prevention and

Management

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99 Tsukuba UniversityPure and Applied

Sciences 5

95 Tsukuba UniversitySystems and Information

Engineering 3

59 University of Ryukyus Engineering 8

17 Waseda UniversityAdvanced Science and

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16 Waseda UniversityCreative Science and

Engineering 5

7 Waseda University Economics 5

15 Waseda UniversityFundamental Science

and Engineering 10

3 Waseda UniversityInformation, Production

and Systems 5

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Waseda University

Institute of Asia-Pacific

Studies (GSAPS)

International Relations

International

Relations,

Educational

Development

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19 Yamaguchi University Agriculture 2

33 Yamaguchi University Economics 4

60Yokohama City

University

International

Management 2

62Yokohama City

UniversityMedicine 2

61Yokohama City

UniversityNanobioscience 5

92Yokohama National

UniversityEngineering 5

93Yokohama National

University

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94Yokohama National

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The maximum number of participants for the 1st batch 666

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Annex 4. Check List

Reg.No.

List of Application Documents to be submitted

Full Name: Telephone No:

Organization: Department:

All submitted documents should be photocopied in A4. Please order the documents by number and make 2 sets (Original: 1 set, Copy: 1 set).

No Document

Original / Certified Sets

Copy of Original / Certified Sets Remarks

Required Submitted(Tick in) RequiredSubmitted(Tick in)

1 Check List

(this sheet) 1

Please tick in each submitted

column.

2 Application Form

(Prescribed form) 1 1

Please use clip, do not staple.

Please paste photos on each set.

3

Undergraduate degree graduation

certificate (or Copy of Diploma)

1 1 The graduation certificate must be

written in English. If you dont have the

certificate, please submit a copy of

Diploma.

4 Academic Transcript 1 1

The academic transcript must be

writhen in English and contain all the

grades earned in the university.

5 ID with your photo

(Your National ID) 2

Your National ID

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Recommendation letter

(Prescribed form) 2

If you obtain a recommendation letter

from the government, Embassy of

Japan, JETRO, Japanese companies,

or JICA, please submit a copy of the

Letter. The original will be submitted to

JICA directly from the presenter.