ABEST21 International 20th Anniversary Symposium
“Nurturing Human Resources
and Developing Competitive Education Programs
in the Global South”
Monday, 26 May, 2025, 12:30-17:00 (JST)
Elizabeth Rose Conference Hall, United Nations University Tokyo, Japan
In collaboration with the United Nations University, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, and Japan International Corporate Agency, ABEST21 International will host an international symposium. This event will explore strategies for nurturing human resources and developing competitive education programs in the Global South, ensuring future generations benefit from sustainable development initiatives. The symposium will also provide a platform for in-depth discussions on enhancing educational programs and fostering diverse, meaningful exchanges to shape a more inclusive and prosperous future.
1. Date and time
(Monday) 26 May, 2025 at 12:30-17:00
2. Venue
Elizabeth Rose Conference Hall, United Nations University 5-53-70 Jingumae Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan
3. Organized by
ABEST21 International
4. Supported by
United Nations University
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
Japan International Cooperation Agency
5. Participants
University affiliate (Pre-registration required)
6. Participation Fee
Free
7. Schedule as of April 10, 2025
Moderator:
Professor Dr. Cheng Ming Yu
Faculty of Accountancy and Management, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
12:30-12:40: Opening Remark:
Professor Emeritus Dr. ITOH Fumio, President and CEO, ABEST21 International
Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
12:40-13:00: Keynote Speech
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, Ph.D.
Rector, the United Nations University; Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
13:00-13:10: Coffee break
13:10-13:40: Special Speech
Mr. YOSHIMOTO Hiroshi
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Ghana
Embassy of Japan in Ghana
13:40-14:30: Thematic Talks
(Planned)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports Sciences and Technology of Japan
Mr. UEDA Daisuke
Human Development Department
Japan International Corporate Agency, Japan
14:30-15:20: Case Studies
Professor Rémy Magnier-Watanabe, Ph.D.
Program Chair, MBA Program in International Business, Graduate School of Business Sciences,
Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan
15:20-15:30: Coffee break
15:30-16:10: Special Dialogue
Business sector representative in Japan (planned)
Dean/Rector from universities in Ghana and South Africa (planned)
16:10-16:50: Panel Discussion
Coordinator:
Associate Professor Teguh Dartanto, Ph.D.
Dean, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
Panelists:
Associate Professor Abdul Ghofar, DBA
Dean, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia
Professor Dr. Hj. Nunuy Nur Afian
Dean, Faculty of Economics and Business, Univesitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
Associate Professor HIROSE Yuta, Ph.D.
Graduate School of International Management, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
Professor Dr. Norzanah Mat Nor
Dean, Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Professor Dr. Zafir Khan bin Mohamed Makhbul
Dean, Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
16:50-17:00: Closing Remarks
Professor Dr. Ali Khatibi, ABEST21 International Vice President
Senior Vice President, Management & Science University, Malaysia
8. Registration
Registration deadline: Wednesday 7 May, 2025
Unregistered guests will be denied entry to the symposium for security purposes.
9. Contact
ABEST21 International
e-mail: abest21pr2024@abest21.org / website: www.abest21.org/
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