Organizers

The conference is jointly organized by Kyoto University, Global COE “Human Security Engineering for Asian Megacities” and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

• Kyoto University was founded in 1897, the second university to be established in Japan. Known for its pioneering spirits and academic freedom, the university has produced five Nobel laureates and two Fields medalists.
• Global COE (Centers of Excellence) Program, which has been carried out by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and technology (MEXT), will provide funding support of establishing education and research centers that perform at the apex of global excellence to elevate the international competitiveness of the Japanese universities. The program will strengthen and enhance the education and research functions of graduate schools, to foster highly creative young researchers who will go on to become world leaders in their respective fields through experiencing and practicing research of the highest world standard.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was established as an independent administrative institution that aims to contribute to the promotion of international cooperation as well as the sound development of Japanese and global economy by supporting the socioeconomic development, recovery or economic stability of developing regions.