アフリカの潜在力と日本の科学技術融合によるSDGs
貢献人材育成プログラム

受講生募集
上記プログラムによる講義“Global Management 2024”を開講します“Global Management” はアフリカ６大学と宇都宮大学の国際共同ウエブ講義です。
 ガーナ大学 (UG)(ガーナ)
 アディスアベバ大学 (AAU)(エチオピア) ジョモ・ケニヤッタ農工大学 (JKUAT (ケニア) メル科学技術大学 (MUST)(ケニア)
 ダルエスサラーム大学 (UDSM) (タンザニア)
 ネルソンマンデラアフリカ科学技術大学院大学(NM-AIST)(タンザニア) 宇都宮大学 (UU)(日本)

講義の目的
新型コロナウイルス（COVID-19）のパンデミックは世界中に様々な影響を与え、教育分野では一挙にデジタル化が進みました。一方で、2030年に向けて国連が推進するSDGs（持続可能な開発目標）を達成するために、国際協力やそれを支える人材が必要とされています。

そこで本プログラムは、SDGs達成に必須の社会構造に基づいた持続可能な開発を実現するために、地域社会の可能性を理解し、アフリカと日本の共同活動に貢献できる人材の育成を目的として、アフリカの6大学と宇都宮大学が共同でアフリカ、SDGs、そして科学を理解して考えて自ら成長することを目標に、必修集中講義「Global Management」を開講します。このような広範囲な国際連携講義は画期的な試みです。
この講義は６月３日(月) から７月１９日(金)の期間にC-learningを用いて開講され、1５回のうち1３回はオンデマンド講義、２回がZoomのリアルタイム講義で、単位は２単位です。講義はすべて英語です。
この講義はアフリカの６大学と宇都宮大学の相互学生交流の基礎となり、本講義を受講した修士学生の中から短期３名・長期３名の計６名(予定)が、旅費と滞在費の支援を受けてアフリカの６大学に留学が可能です。なお短期派遣はケニアを予定しており、長期派遣希望の場合はご相談ください。また、学部生の場合は大学院進学を確約して頂きます。派遣が決定した学生は「臨地研究」の受講が必修です。
さらに本プログラムではより一層の学びを深めるために、「国際連続シンポジウム」「学生サミット2025」を開催・開講しますので、奮ってご参加ください。
以下、本講義の講師と講義のタイトルを紹介します。

Univerisity name

Jomo Kenyatta
University ofAgriculture andTechnology(Kenya)

Lecturer name

Dr. Josiah Mwangi
Ateka,

Title of the lecture(on-demand)

University of Dar
es Salaam(Tanzania)

Nelson Mandela
African Institutionof Science andTechnology(Tanzania)

SDGs

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is one of the mostambitious and progressive trade agreements globally. The initiative
aims to expand intra-African trade in goods and services enhancing
countries’ competitiveness through economies of scale, laying thefoundation for deeper market integration and, diversification andregional value chain development. The Agreement also promotes
structural transformation, industrialization, inclusive socioeconomic
development, and gender equality. The relevance of gender equality ishighlighted in the Agreement’s preamble, in the general objectives, aswell as in the Protocol on Trade in Services which expressly calls forenhancing the export capacity of women and youth. The AfCFTA has thepotential to empower women and close gender gaps in agricultural
trade and therefore enhance the well-being of households, reduce
Strategies for empowering
hunger, boost incomes and strengthen resilience (FAO, 2023). However,
women and youth to access agri- systemic gender inequalities constrain women’s ability to takeSDG 2 (Zero hunger) andadvantage of the opportunities offered by the AfCFTA. Women in Africa
food opportunities under theSDG 5 (Gender equality)
African Continental Free Trade are key players in agricultural value chains, providing 66 percent of thelabour,
butareoften
employedinlow-paid
low-skilled
informaljobsandArea (AfCFTA)
their participation in international trade is still low (FAO, 2023). They
also have higher burdens of domestic and unpaid care, limiting theiropportunities for education and employment. Gender inequalities havean impact on trade-related interventions potentially leading to unequal
outcomes for women and men.
Using lessons from selected Regional Economic (RECs) in Africa, thelecture will discuss, three (3) key interventions with potential to help
Women and Youth leverage on the opportunities under AfCFTA;•Financial inclusion among women and youth•Trends in cross border agri-food trade (participation of women andyouth)•Innovative models for promoting the participation of women and youth
in international trade

Meru University ofScience andProf. Stephen Mutua Data Science for Global
Technology(PhD)
Sustainability(Kenya)

Addis Ababa
University(Ethiopia)

Outline of the lecture (about 100 words)

The realization of the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ispegged to a myriad of cross-cutting fields, efforts and global collective
strategies. However, the emergence of disruptive technologies andphenomena such as Covid may work for or against the progressive
move to SDGs. The emergence and global acceptance of Data Science
presents a formidable opportunity in the journey to achieving multiple if
not all the SDGs. In fact, Data Science and the SDGs are interconnected
This lecture addreses thein the journey towards a more sustainable and equitable world.
whole realm of the 17
Consequently, leveraging the power of data will not only inform policy
SDGs.
and invention; but also inform decision making that is based on
accurate data, relevance and is time-bound. This lecture therefore
seeks to present Data Science a tool for positive change towards
making the SDGs into a sustainable reality. As a result, the lecture willaddress the following; Introduction to Data Science; Nexus between
Data Science and SDGs; The Data Science Value Chain; Data Science
Pitfalls and Sustainable Data Science.

The lecture will underscore the crucial relationship between foodsecurity, safety, and SDGs. It will emphasize the need for policies
ensuring access to safe and nutritious food while addressing
SDGs 2‘Zero Hunger’
global challenges like foodborne illnesses and contaminants. ItSDG 6‘Clean water
will advocate for sustainable agricultural practices that promoteDr. Paulos Getachew Securing Sustainable Food
andboth productivity and safety, highlighting the importance of(AssociateFutures: Integrating Safety withsanitation SDG 3
monitoring and regulation throughout the food supply chain.
Professor)
Development Goals'Good health andAdditionally, the lecture will stress the significance of education
wellbeing'
and awareness campaigns to empower consumers and producers
in making informed decisions regarding food safety. Ultimately, it
will emphasize that ensuring food security and safety is integral
to achieving broader objectives of the SDGs.

Thinking beyond exotic crops,
Dr. Innocensia John exploring the forgotten
indigenous crops.

Prof. Athanasia
MatemuMany farmers in the region tend to focus on diversifying theirThis lecture speaks to thecrops through conventional cereal or legume crops, often
global efforts enshrined inoverlooking the potential benefits of traditional indigenous crops.
the sustainable
However, exploring the potential of these crops is crucial as they
development goals tooffer micro-nutrient levels and market potential and ensure foodachieve food security
security for households. It is essential to shift our attention from(SDG2) and improveexotic crops and prioritize traditional indigenous crops to improve
people's welfare (SGD3).
household dietary diversity.

Functional foods (FF) are foods that provides health benefits
beyond normal nutrients. Mostly, plant and animal foods are goodsources of functional ingredients. Key drivers of FF include
consumer awareness, higher medical expenses, an increase in
the burden of non-communicable diseases, urbanization etc.
Functional foods play an important role in maintaining a healthy
lifestyle and risk reduction of diseases such as cancer,cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and gastrointestinal tract
SDG 1: Zero hunger
disorders (Essa et al., 2023). Developed countries are the global
Functional Foods for Health and leaders in FF marketing in contrast to the developing world.
Disease Preventions
SDG 2: Good Health andThus, this lecture aims to provide insights into the current andfuture prospects of FF. Further, linking with SDG-2 (zero hunger) Well-being
and SDG-3 (good health & well-being) from global perspective.

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E-mail Adress（change (at) to @）jateka(at)jkuat.ac.kesmutua(at)must.ac.ke

p_getachew(at)yahoo.com
paulos.getachew_t(at)aau.edu.
etjinnocensia(at)gmail.com

athanasia.matemu(at)nmaist.ac.tz

1. Essa et al., (2023). Functional foods and their impact on health.
J Food Sci Technol. 60(3): 820–834. doi: 10.1007/s13197-02105193-3

University ofGhana (Ghana)

Dr. Aduse Poku
SamuelExploring “Orphaned” and“Underutilized” Crops for Food
Security.

Climate change has intensified the incidence of environmental
stresses, resulting in a decline in crop yields worldwide. Rapid
population growth and the continued loss of agricultural lands
have also put immense pressure on global food production
systems, making it difficult to meet the food security needs ofindividuals. “Orphaned” or “underutilized” crops hold great
potential for climate-smart agriculture due to their resilience to
SDG 2- Zero Hunger
environmental stresses. These crops could therefore be improved SDG 13- Climate Action
and brought under cultivation to meet the food security needs ofthe growing population, especially in Africa. This lecture will
outline the importance of “orphaned” and “underutilized” cropswith an emphasis on their nutritional and agricultural values. Thelecture will also discuss how these crops can be exploited andutilized for sustainable agriculture and food security.

sadusepoku(at)ug.edu.gh

Dr. Nao IGARASHI
Poetry, Language, and the(再任・共同教育学部World)

Many poets from former British colonies write about social
issues, and yet the language they use, English, is in many cases acause of the problems. This lecture invites students to examine
Goal 5 Gender Equality
how the poets’ complex emotions regarding language, home, andGoal 10 Reduced
identity are explored and illustrated in their poems. The lecture
Inequalities
focuses not only on works of African poets but also on several
Goal 16 Peace, Justicepoems written by the Caribbean and Irish poets. Some commonand Strong Institutions
themes in those poems, including the influence of history on thepresent, will encourage students to understand and overcome
inequalities and injustice that still exist in the world.

nao.igarashi(at)cc.utsunomiyau.ac.jp

Dr. Atsushi
Conversation Analysis onNakagawa
Decision-Making in Long(地域デザイン科学部
distance Caregiving)

One of the pressing social issues in the world is how adultchildren, who no longer live with their parents, can engage inelderly care support, or 'long-distance caregiving (LDC). Previous
studies on long-distance caregiving have frequently noted thatsuch distant children often provide less direct physical care, often
interact with welfare professionals on behalf of the elderly theycannot directly support and engage in making decisions about the Goal 3: Ensure healthyelderly's care. However, while conventional studies on LDC
lives and promote wellhighlight the importance of interaction between distant children
being for all at all ages
and welfare professionals, they have not sufficiently elucidated
what challenges exist in this regard and how they can beresolved. Therefore, in this lecture, we will apply conversation
analysis, which is one of the scientific methods to analyze
interaction, to LDC, aiming to contribute the findings to the field ofLDC.

a.nakagawa(at)cc.utsunmiyau.ac.jp

Utilization of unused local
biomass with environmentallyfriendly methods

The utilization of unused local biomass resources such as
agricultural waste from regional specialty products leads toeffective resource utilization and regional revitalization. In thislecture, the efforts to utilize strawberry leaves that is a byproductof strawberry cultivation is introduced. Strawberry leaves can beused for resources of cookie and additives of plastic film. Inaddition, the environmentally friendly process is expected for
upgrading biomass. Water and carbon dioxide exist in nature andare harmless to humans. The principle of the environmentallyfriendly technology for upgrading biomass by using hightemperature water and supercritical carbon dioxide is also
explained.

takafumi(at)cc.utsunomiyau.ac.jp

Dr. Lee Perez
Fabio(国際学部)

Transnationalism: Sushi andTacos crossing borders

Transnationalism is a concept to describe the global phenomenon
that people, things, money, and ideas transcend national state
Goal 5 Gender Equality
boundaries. In this class we will overviews the general idea ofGoal 10 Reduced
Transnationalism, and reexamine through AnthropologicalInequalities
perspective. Next, we will see how food, particularly Japanese
Goal 16 Peace, Justiceand Mexican food, as it crosses through boundaries, it changes
and Strong Institutions
its appearance, shape and meaning.

Dr. ARJON Sugit(国際学部)

This lecture focuses on an exploration of the dual nature ofhumanitarian aid, examining whether it primarily serves as atemporary measure to secure peace or as a foundational step
towards sustainable peacebuilding and development. Moreover,the lecture also discusses the intricate politics underlying aid
The Dual Nature of Humanitarian
distribution, including how geopolitical interests shape aid
Aid in Post-Conflict
allocation and the consequent effects on peacebuilding efforts
Reconstruction
and community recovery. The aim of this lecture is to build theawareness of how humanitarian aid works within the ecosystemof post-conflict reconstruction, navigating between immediateneeds and long-term development goals while contending withthe realities of international politics.

Dr. SATO Takafumi
工学部

UtsunomiyaUniversty

Dr. SAKAI Yuichi(農学部)

Dr. Takuya Koyama(農学部)

SGD 12. Responsible
Consumption andProduction
SGD 9. Industry,Innovation andInfrastructure
SGD 11. SustainableCities and Communities

lee.perez.fabio(at)cc.utsunomi
ya-u.ac.jp

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 11 Sustainable Citiesand Communities
SDG 16 Peace, Justiceand Strong Institutions

sugit(at)cc.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp

Management of landslidedisasterLandslides occurring in mountainous areas claim many lives andproperty losses every year worldwide. The occurrence oflandslides is also an important issue for forest management inmountainous areas. It is therefore important to take measures tomitigate the damage caused by landslides. Landslides occur
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities
when steep slopes collapse due to rainfall or earthquakes,and Communities
causing damage to dwellings and forests within their reach.
SDG 13 Climate Action
Conventional landslide countermeasures are based on such
SDG 15 Life on Landoccurrence mechanisms and include structural measures such as
check dams and non-structural measures such as hazard
mapping and warning evacuation. This lecture explains what
specific measures should be taken against landslides.

sakai(at)cc.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp

Plant root and environment

The SDG 2 is about creating a world free of hunger by 2030. To
achieve this goal, it will be essential to understand the rootsystem of crops, which is the interface with the soil, in order toreduce the application of fertilizer and adapt to abnormal weather SDG 2- Zero Hunger
such as heavy rain. In this lecture, we will provide an overview of
how roots respond to these stress environments and contributeto yield improvement.

koyama(at)cc.utsunomiyau.ac.jp

講義の詳細 本講義は１５回：前のページのようにアフリカ６大学の教員が６回、宇大教員が７回の計１３回はオンデマンド講義です。開講期間中はいつでもC-learningの講義資料にアクセスして聴講できます。
 １回目(6月3日(月))と1５回目(7月1９日(金))の２回はZoomによるリアルタイムで11～12時限(17:40～19:10)に開講します。
 開講期間：6月３日(月)～7月1９日(金) 言語：英語（オンデマンドなので何回でも繰り返して聴講できます）
 単位：２単位（大学院生は地域創生科学研究科選択必修 「 地 域 創 生 リ テ ラ シ ー 」 の 「 実 践 力 」 「 GlobalManagement」を付与）
 登録先：C-learning講義コード B100017 「GlobalManagement」に聴講登録（学部生、院生共通）
 締切： ５月８日（水） 採点：開講期間中に各講義のC-learningに掲載のレポートか小テストに解答してください。15回の講義の合計150点満点で採点されます。
 留学派遣：本講義を受講した学生の中から短期３名・長期３名の計６名(予定)が旅費と滞在費の支援を受けてアフリカに留学可能です。なお、短期はケニアの２大学で、両大学とも広い分野をカバーしているので、分野は問いません。２大学のHPを参照してください。
JKUAT：https://www.jkuat.ac.ke/academic-colleges/
MUST：https://www.must.ac.ke/
長期派遣希望の場合はご相談ください。
 問合せ先：留学生・国際交流室
TEL: 028-649-5100

E-ｍail: tenkai@miya.jm.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp

アフリカ留学：本プログラムは、アフリカの６大学からも計６名の留学生を受け入れる相互学生交流です。2023年度派遣・受入プログラムの学生の成果報告会の動画は、UU-Aホームページにて公開していますので、是非ご覧ください。
https://uu-a.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp/2024exchange/

Come and join us!

問合せ先

留学生・国際交流室
TEL: 028-649-5100
E-Mail: tenkai@miya.jm.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp