Purpose:
For nearly 20 years since 2005, the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), the International Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering (IISEE) the Building Research Institute (BRI), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have been supporting disaster management in developing countries through human resource development programs (Disaster Management Policy Program). In addition, IISEE has been conducting technical training and other programs for over 60 years, forming a global network of experts in earthquake and tsunami disaster prevention. As a result, based on Japanese technology, the promotion of earthquake-resistant buildings and the establishment of seismic observation, tsunami warning system have been achieved in various countries, enhancing safety and security in developing regions. This symposium will feature keynote lectures from researchers involved in human resource development and joint research projects, followed by reports from training graduates active in disaster prevention and mitigation fields in various countries. The discussions will focus on the achievements and future initiatives in promoting disaster prevention and mitigation policies in developing countries.

Hosted by National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Building Research Institute

Program:
Facilitator: Koji KATAYAMA (Professor, GRIPS)
Introductory Remarks: Yushiro FUJII (Director, International Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering (IISEE), BRI)
Greeting: Mr. Mitsuhiro YAO (Director, Overseas Project Division, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
Greeting: Dr. Mitsumasa MIDORIKAWA (Former President of BRI, Former Director of IISEE)
Keynote Lecture: Prof. Taiki SAITO (Toyohashi University of Technology)
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Part 1: Reports from ex-participants activity in Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Their Countries(Part 1)
Moderator: Bunichiro SHIBAZAKI (Senior Fellow, IISEE, BRI)
Speaker:
Mr.Emilio VENTURA, El Salvador (Viceministro de Obras Públicas · MINISTERIO DE OBRAS P?BLICAS Y DE TRANSPORTE ,EL SALVADOR))
Dr. Marino PROTTI (Researcher, Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica, Chair of the Costa Rica National IUGG Committee)
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Part 2: Reports (Part 2)
Moderator: Tatsuya AZUHATA (Senior Fellow. IISEE, BRI)
Speaker:
Dr. Harsh K. GUPTA (Fellow: International Science Council (ISC), Member, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), President, Geological Society of India, India)
Dr. Weniza (Coordinator of Earthquake and Tsunami Mitigation, BMKG, Indonesia)
Mr. Ali Erhan YILMAZ (Head of Department, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Republic of Türkiye)
Dr. Nabil MEKAOUI (Mohammadia School of Engineers / Mohammed V University in Rabat · Civil Engineering Department, Morocco)

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