Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA)
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Networking
- OAP hosts annual welcome and farewell receptions for JISPA scholars to foster connections among peers.
- Officials from the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Japan and relevant embassies attend receptions, providing opportunities for scholars to build valuable relationships.
Seminars and Workshops
- Townhall Meetings with IMF Management:
- Scholars are invited to townhall meetings when IMF Headquarters Management visit Japan.
- In recent years, scholars have had the opportunity to meet with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke.
- Policy Dialogues:
- Scholars engage in exclusive discussions with Japanese policymakers and IMF economists on current economic issues.
- Summer Workshop:
- Held for scholars finishing their first year to enhance their knowledge of the IMF’s functions and analysis.
- Thesis Presentation:
- Representative scholars from each partner university present their thesis research, celebrating the achievements of the graduating cohort.
- OAP Seminars and Conferences:
- JISPA scholars are invited as observers to high-level regional conferences and may attend regional seminars on macroeconomic and financial policy issues organized by OAP.
Field Trips
- Each partner university organizes an annual field trip for JISPA scholars to explore Japan’s economy and culture.
- Typical visits include industrial sites, government offices, and cultural landmarks.
Alumni Activities
- JISPA Continuing Education (CE) program:
- OAP manages the CE program, which invites alumni who have four plus years of additional work experience after their graduation to return to Japan for a two-week course aimed at strengthening their analytical skills and policymaking expertise.
- Ongoing alumni engagement:
- JISPA regularly organizes alumni gatherings in target countries and maintains an online network and closed LinkedIn group to support ongoing connections and collaboration among alumni.
Content in this bundle
- THESIS PRESENTATIONS — Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia AY2025-26
- Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia
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