Last updated: 4 August 2004

UNU Global Seminar
10th Kobe-Awaji Session


“Safety and Conviviality in the Global Community”

Date: 27-30 September 2004 (Mon.-Thurs.)
Venue:

Kobe International Conference Center
Hotel GAUFRES KOBE
Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center
Organized by: United Nations University
Hyogo International Association
Kobe International Center for Cooperation and Communication
Supported by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Hyogo Prefecture, City of Kobe, Kobe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The Asahi Shinbun, The Mainichi Newspapers, The Yomiuri Shinbun, The Sankei Shinbun, Nihon Keizai Shinbun Inc., The Kobe Shinbun, K.K.Kyodo News, Jiji Press Ltd.
Collaborating Universities: Kobe University, Osaka University, Kyoto University
Sponsored by: Kobe Convention & Visitors Association, Nakauchi Tsutomu Convention Promotion Foundation, The 10th Anniversary Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Events Promotion Conference
Japanese website: http://www.unu.edu/hq/japanese/use/seminar/global.html

Inquiries:       E-mail：kic02@kicc.jp or gskobe@hq.unu.edu

Application Deadline: 20 August 2004



Keynote Lectures　(Public Lectures):
Venue: Kobe International Conference Center
Date & Time: 3:00p.m.-5:30p.m. Monday, 27 September 2004
“Safety and Conviviality in the Global Community”
Lecture 1: Dr. Yoshiteru Murosaki, President, National Research Institute of Fire and Disaster
Lecture 2:His Excellency Mr. Egbert Frederik Jacobs, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Japan
Open to the Public (Free Admission), maximum 400 seats


Objectives
The aim of the United Nations University Global Seminars is to deepen understanding, insight and judgment regarding the global issues that concern the United Nations. In 1995, in commemoration of the both the 50th anniversary of the United Nations and the 20th anniversary of the United Nations University, the first UNU Global Seminar to be held in the Kansai region, the Kobe Session, was instigated. In 2002, a second venue was added and the name of the Kobe Session was changed to Kobe-Awaji Session, reflecting that change. This year, the Session celebrates its tenth anniversary, an occasion it shares with the local community as we have worked and grown together since the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of January, 1995.

The overall theme of this year's seminar is "Safety and Conviviality in the Global Community." Sessions such as "Human Lives and the Threat of Natural Disasters," "Conviviality: Nature and Humanity," and "Conviviality among Cultures" will address this theme from various perspectives. Through our discussions, we hope to find ways to ensure the safety and conviviality of global society in a diverse world.

The seminar brings together distinguished scholars and practitioners from both Japan and abroad. Participants not only engage in discussion with the lecturers, but also have discussion groups in which they can further deepen their understanding of the seminar's theme.

As all participants in this seminar stay together for the duration of the seminar, there are many opportunities to interact and deepen exchange on a personal level with the lecturers, other participants and members of the steering committee.

If you are interested in global issues, and/or interested in an international career, you are most welcome to participate.　

June 2004
            Ryuichi Ida
            Chair, UNU Global Seminar Kobe-Awaji Session Steering Committee
            Professor, Kyoto University



Members of the Steering Committee
Chair
Prof. Ryuichi Ida Kyoto University
Members
Prof. Ronni Alexander Kobe University
Prof. Makoto Iokibe Kobe University
Prof. Robert D. Eldridge Osaka University
Prof. Monte Cassim Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University / Ritsumeikan
Prof. Shigeki Sakamoto Kobe University
Prof. Kentaro Serita Aichi Gakuin University
Mr. Masataka Tarahara Executive Director For International Relations,
Osaka Prefectural Government
Prof. Toshiya Hoshino Osaka University
Prof. Kazuo Takahashi United Nations University/International Christian University
Mr. Osamu Niwa Executive Director General,
Hyogo International Association
Mr. Masayuki Ishitsubo Executive Director General,
Kobe International Center for Cooperation and Communication
Associate Member
Dr. Byron D. Syler Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University


Seminar Programme
9/27(Mon.)
Kobe

《PM》
Opening Ceremony
Keynote Lectures (Public Lectures)
“Safety and Conviviality in the Global Community”
Lecture 1: Dr. Yoshiteru Murosaki
Lecture 2: His Excellency Mr. Egbert Frederik Jacobs

Welcome Reception
Group Discussion
9/28(Tue.)
Kobe		 《AM》
Session 1: "Human Lives and the Threat of Natural Disaster"
Lecture 1 Prof. Tsu Timothy Yun Hui
Lecture 2 Ms. Hiroko Kuroda

《PM》
Session 2: "Conviviality: Nature and Humanity"
Lecture 1 Mr. Peter Harper

Guidance for Employment in International Organizations
Excursion to the Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
Group Discussion
9/29(Wed.)
Awaji 		《AM》
Travel to Awaji by Bus
Session 2: "Conviviality: Nature and Humanity"
Lecture 2 Mr. Daniel Aviolat

《PM》
Session 3: "Conviviality among Cultures"
Lecture 1 Prof. Motoko Katakura
Lecture 2 Prof. Kazuko Mori

Group Discussion

9/30(Thurs.)
Awaji		 《AM》
Group Presentation
Closing Ceremony
Farewell Lunch
(Seminar Programme contents are subject to change.)


Lecturers　（In order of presentations ）
Dr. Yoshiteru Murosaki President, National Research Institute of Fire and Disaster
His Excellency Mr. Egbert Frederik Jacobs Ambassador of the Netherlands in Japan
Prof. Tsu Timothy Yun Hui Associate Professor, Department of Japanese Studies, National University of Singapore
Ms. Hiroko Kuroda President, Citizens' Fund Kobe
Mr. Peter Harpar Director, Center for Alternative Technology
Mr. Daniel Aviolat Visiting Professor, Ritsumeikan University
Prof. Motoko Katakura Professor, Faculty of Policy Studies, Chuo University
Prof. Kazuko Mori Professor, Graduate School of Political Science, Waseda University


Application Information
Eligibility:
The seminar is open to Japanese and international students enrolled at Japanese universities (undergraduate/graduate students), irrespective of their major. Young professionals interested in the seminar theme are also welcome, although those working professionally in academic institutions and whose research includes the seminar subject area may not apply.　 As the lectures are delivered in either Japanese or English, all participants must be able to understand both languages. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided only for the public keynote addresses.
Dates：
27 (Monday) - 30 (Thursday) September 2004
The seminar starts on 27 September at 2:00 p.m. and ends on 30 September after lunch. Further details will be sent directly to participants after final selection is completed. All participants are expected to stay for the entire duration of the seminar.
Venue：
[Opening Ceremony, Keynote Lectures]
Kobe International Conference Center, 3rd floor
6-9-1 Minatojima-nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City

[Lectures, Discussion, Closing Ceremony and Accommodations]
Hotel GAUFRES KOBE
         6-1 Minatojima-nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
         Tel. 078-303-5500　Fax. 078-303-5503
Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center
The Westin Awaji Island
         2 Yumebutai, Higashiuracho, Tsunagun, Hyogo
         Tel. 0799-74-1111 Fax. 0799-74-1100

Number of Participants：         50
Fee：
The fee of \35,000 covers accommodation, meals and seminar documentation, but does not include travel expenses to Kobe and from Awaji Island. International students who are not receiving a full scholarship for their study in Japan may apply for a partial reduction of the fee. The maximum reduction rate will be 50 percent.
Certificate：
Each participant will receive a UNU certificate upon successful completion of the seminar.
Application：
Please complete the enclosed application form [MS WORD/PDF], writing a brief essay explaining your reason for applying for the seminar, and send it to the following address by post, fax or e-mail.
Secretariat：
UNU Global Seminar Secretariat:
Kobe International Center for Cooperation and Communication
8-1-6 Goko-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, 651-0087
Tel. 078-291-8415         Fax. 078-291-0691         E-mail: kic02@kicc.jp
Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00−17:30
Application Deadline:
Friday, 20 August 2004
Notification of Selection：
Applications will be reviewed by the steering committee. Applicants will be notified of the results in mid-August.


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