Jica scholars present master’s theses

By MAX ORAKA
THREE returning scholars under the Japan international cooperation agency’s (Jica) SDG’s global leader scholarship programme presented their master’s theses in Port Moresby on Friday.
The scholars’ presentations were based on the policy making processes in the country.
Scholars Amy Kuli, Jonathan Wak and Vincent Michael completed their master’s degree at the International University of Japan and are attached with Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Treasury and the Department of Finance respectively.
Chief representative for Jica PNG, Masato Koinuma, in his remarks, encouraged the Government and stakeholders to provide platforms where scholars can be able to share their findings and experience with the public.
Jica has various projects that are operational to support PNG and one of which is the technical cooperation scheme which involved the scholarship training programme.
Jica sends more than 10 scholars to study in Japan every year to undergo their long-term or short-term training programmes.
The scholarship programmes are targeted at people working in the public service who are willing to continue post graduate studies.
The aim is to help Papua New Guineans become better future leaders in various sectors in the country.
Koinuma said the idea was to train Papua New Guineans so they contribute to their agencies.