Birzeit University hosts delegation from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and JICA 

Birzeit University hosted Dr. Hideaki Shinoda, professor at the Graduate School of Global Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and Mr. Mitsutaka Hoshi, chief representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

In a meeting chaired by Dr. Hoshi, Dr. Amir Khalil, director of the External Academic Relations Office at Birzeit University, Dr. Lourdes Habash, director of the Ibrahim Abu-Lughod Institute of International Studies, and Dr. Shinoda explored collaboration prospects and the latest developments at Birzeit University. 

The parties discussed activating former collaboration agreements to encourage joint research, student mobilities and scientific visits by faculty members.

The JICA aims to promote international cooperation and the sound development of the Japanese and global economy by supporting the socioeconomic development and economic recovery of developing countries.

In 2018, the JICA, the Representative Office of Japan to Palestine and Birzeit University contributed to promoting the information and communication technology sector in Palestine by supporting business development at the Jericho Agro-Industrial Park and offering training courses for students.