From Kitakyushu to the world: AGI, a research institute that studies Asia's economy and society
Overview
AGI (Asian Growth Research Institute) was established on September 1, 1989 as a foundation under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (formerly the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture). Its principal assets amount to 937,352,000 yen. The Institute aims to contribute to knowledge and understanding of development issues in Asia and it also seeks to encourage international cooperation. To attain these goals it conducts research on economic and social issues in Asia and promotes international academic exchanges.
AGI Officer list, Organization
History
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Sep.1989
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ICSEAD was established as a cooperative research facility with the University of Pennsylvania. Prof. Eiichi Isomura assumed office as President of ICSEAD (～Jun.1995). |
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Jan.1990
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ICSEAD became an authorized foundation by the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture. Prof. Kenzou Tanaka assumed office as Chairman of ICSEAD (～ Jun.2005). |
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Jul.1995
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Prof. Shinichi Ichimura assumed office as President of ICSEAD (～ Mar.2002). |
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Apr.2002
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Prof. Shoichi Yamashita assumed office as President of ICSEAD (～ Mar.2009). |
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Jun.2005
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Mr.Michisada Kamata assumed office as Chairman of ICSEAD (～ Jun.2009). |
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Apr.2009
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Prof. Hidehiko Tanimura assumed office as President of ICSEAD (～ Jun.2013). |
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Jun.2009
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Mr.Koichi Sueyoshi assumed office as Chairman of ICSEAD (～ Jun.2018). |
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Jul.2013
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Prof. Tatsuo Hatta assumed office as President of ICSEAD (～ Mar.2022). |
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Oct.2014
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The name of the institute was changed to the Asian Growth Research Institute (AGI). |
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Jun.2018
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Prof.Tatsuo Hatta assumed office as Chairman of AGI (～ present). |
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Jul.2022
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Prof. Erbiao Dai assumed office as President of AGI (～ present). |