September 27, 2016, 18:00-19:30 IDEC Large Conference room, number of participants 17

332nd IDEC seminar was held inviting Mr. Ryutaro Murotani, Senior Representative, JICA Rwanda office. Mr. Murotani shared with participants the overview of Rwanda's development from "conflict-affected stage” shown by the Genocide in 1994 to so-called "African Miracle". He also mentioned why Rwanda has developed in such a way, and how JICA supports responding to Rwanda's development plan and priorities.

Participants had good opportunity to know that against all odds, such as "land-rocked", "dense population", and "lack of natural resources", Rwanda holds strong political leadership, solid public governance and commitment for results, people's seriousness to achieve goals, which seem to be key drivers for development. (Kazuro Shibuya, Department of Educational Development and Cultural and Regional Studies)