AOTS Success Story Convention
| Theme: | Investing in People for a Better World |
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| Organizer: | The Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS) |
| Co-sponsor: | United Nations University (UNU) |
| Supporters: | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry(METI), Asian Development Bank(ADB),United Nations Industrial Development Organization Investment and Technology Promotion Office, Tokyo (UNIDO ITPO Tokyo), The World Bank (WB) |
| Date: | Tuesday, 27 October, 2009 , 13:00~17:00 |
| Venue: | U Thant International Conference Hall, United Nations University (UNU) |
| Participants: | About 300 persons |
(Front row) Ten Success Story Presenters
(Rear row) Panelists, Moderator and AOTS Grand Prize Selection Committee Members
The AOTS Success Story Convention was held in the United Nations University with all contributors of 10 "excellent" stories (best practices) duly selected from 198 success stories, which had been submitted by ex-participants in 26 countries. Each contributor (presenter) made a presentation, with a strained look but passionately, in the activity fields of “Technology TransferE “Cultural ExchangeEand “Social ContributionEfor the AOTS Awards in each activity field.
The Convention aimed at sharing the golden rules of success in their activities applying what they had learned during AOTS training in Japan with the relevant stakeholders. Those 10 best practices had definitely outstanding contents in view of achieving the aim.
Furthermore, in the later part of the Convention, a panel discussion entitled “The Significance and Importance of Human Resource Development for Capacity Building of the Private Sector in Developing CountriesEwas conducted with the participation of representatives from the relevant international organizations. Their discussion was very intensive.
Opening Address: Mr. Kazuo Kaneko, President, AOTS
Dr. Kazuo Takahashi, Visiting Professor, UNU
Profile of the Presenters
< In the Field of Technology Transfer >
"Training is the Origins of Organization's Development" (PDF 264KB)
by Ms. Warisa Amonchanchaikul (Thailand)
A resident of Bangkok, Ms. Amonchanchaikul works at the HRD Center of Denso International Asia Co., Ltd. She currently serves as a technical instructor at Denso Training Academy Thailand (DTAT). To date she has trained as many as 3,000 employees in total.
*Ms. Amonchanchaikul makes a presentation on behalf of Mr. Songtham Hattha, who submitted the report.
- Past experience of AOTS training:
- Technical Training Course in 2005
[provided at Denso E & TS Training Center Corporation]
"RIL, Hazira Success Story-Growing Seeds of Excellence together with AOTS" (PDF 214KB)
by Mr. Neeraj Dhingra (India)
A resident of Surat, Mr. Dhingra worked as a polyester department manager at Reliance Industries Ltd., India's largest private company, and currently serves as the leader of the Quality Department at its Hazira Manufacturing Division. Mr. Dhingra played a central role when the division was awarded the Deming Prize in 2007.
- Past experience of AOTS training:
- Management Training Course in 2004
[The Program for Quality Management]
"My Technical Training in Sumitomo Wiring System Ltd., Japan" (PDF 333KB)
by Mr. Yap Wai Luen (Malaysia)
A resident of Johor Bahru, Mr. Luen received technical training in production control, IE and various techniques at Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. Since returning home he has been working as the manager of the assembly department of his company (J.K. WIRE HARNESS SDN. BHD.). He has successfully implemented company-wide IE-based productivity improvement techniques.
- Past experience of AOTS training:
- Management Training Course in 2005
[The Practical Improvement Program for Factories] - Technical Training Course in 2005
[provided at Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.]
"As a Bridge, We have traveled a Long Way under High Responsibility" (PDF 218KB)
by Ms. He Lilin (China)
A resident of Dalian. Since 1995 Ms. Lilin has been working at DALIAN XINNENG INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT Co., Ltd. and the Dalian AOTS Alumni Society. Currently she serves as the chief secretary for the society.
*Ms. Lilin presents the case on behalf of the Dalian AOTS Alumni Society that submitted the report.
- Past experience of AOTS training:
- None, because she is on the staff of the society.
< In the Field of Cultural Exchange >
"The 7 Values of Japanese Corporations" (PDF 207KB)
by Mr. Hugo Lopez Araiza Vega (Mexico)
A resident of Mexico City. In 1985 Mr. Lopez founded the Brain Computer Center, a company dedicated to education in computers, and since then has been serving as its president. From 1995 to 1999 Mr. Lopez served as president of the Mexico AOTS Alumni Association (Asociacion de Ex-Becarios de AOTS Mexico-Japon AC).
- Past experience of AOTS training:
- Technical Training Course in 1983
[provided at Ebara Corporation] - Management Training Course in 2000
[The Program on Management of Technology] - Management Training Course in 2003
[The Program on Quality Management for Latin American Countries]
"India-Japan Exchange Activities" (PDF 215KB)
by Mr. Mulvadi Raghupathy Ranganathan (India)
A resident of Chennai, Mr. Ranganathan founded his own software company after having worked at a port service company, and currently serves as chairman of Nihon Technology Private Ltd. In 2005 he was awarded The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for his contribution of many years to friendly relations between Japan-India. He is president of the Chennai AOTS Alumni Association.
- Past experience of AOTS training:
- Technical Training Course in 1972
[provided at TOA Harbor Engineering Works] - Management Training Course in 1977
[The Production Management Training Course provided at TOA Harbor Works Co., Ltd.] - Management Training Course in 1985
[The Program for Quality Management]
< In the Field of Social Contribution >
"Making Dreams Come True" (PDF 208KB)
by Mr. Edgar Morris (India)
A resident of Cochin, Mr. Morris worked for the Madras state government, a machine tool manufacturer and then KAMCO (a cultivator manufacturer). He served as director at KAMCO and one of its affiliates, Kerala Agro Industries Corp. Currently Mr. Morris serves as president of the Alumni Society of AOTS, Kerala.
- Past experience of AOTS training:
- Technical Training Course in 1977
[provided at Kubota Corporation] - Management Training Course in 1981
[The Program for Cross-Cultural Management] - Technical Training Course in 1988
[provided at Danto Corporation]
"Farm of Dream" (PDF 273KB)
by Mr. Songyos Srijohn (Thailand)
A resident of Samut Prakan. Since 1989 Mr. Srijohn has been working at the Siam Cement Public Co., Ltd., Thailand's largest cement manufacturing company, and currently serves as its senior manager. In 2001 his website "Farm Phun" was honored by the government as one of the excellent websites targeted at young people. Since 2007 Mr. Srijohn has been on the board of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- Past experience of AOTS training:
- Technical Training Course in 1996
[provided at Nippon Steel Corporation]
"Integrated Development Endeavors for Socio-economic and Environmental Change in Nepalese Villages" (PDF 304KB)
by Ms. Amira Dali (Nepal)
A resident of Kathmandu, Ms. Dali participated in AOTS technical training courses after studying at a college in Japan. Through her studies and training she was greatly influenced by the consciousness of equality, work ethics and problem-solving methods prevalent in Japanese society. Upon returning home, while working at a Japanese-affiliated company, in 1991 Ms. Dali founded an NGO "Love Green Nepal" and since then has been engaged in promoting rural development and women's education.
- Past experience of AOTS training:
- Technical Training Course in 1981
[provided at Mitsui & Co., Ltd.]
"Gratis Foundation Ghana: From Totally Donor/Government Dependent Organization to Self-Financing and Transformed Institution" (PDF 226KB)
by Mr. Kwabena Dankyi Darfoor (Ghana)
A resident of Accra. From 2000 to 2006 Mr. Darfoor was engaged in technical support activities for domestic small businesses as director of the Gratis Foundation. His successful service at the foundation was so highly appreciated that Mr. Darfoor currently serves as program manager for Microprojects Management Unit, an EU-Ghana joint business.
- Past experience of AOTS training:
- Management Training Course in 2003
[the Program on Corporate Management for Africa]
Grand Prize Winners
AOTS Technology Transfer Grand Prize:Mr. Neeraj Dhingra (India), Reliance Industries Ltd. |
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AOTS Cultural Exchange Grand Prize:
Mr. Mulvadi Raghupathy Ranganathan (India), |
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AOTS Social Contribution Grand Prize:
Ms. Amira Dali, Representative of the NPO "Love Green Nepal" |
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AOTS Grand Prize Selection Committee Members
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Panel Discussion
"The Significance and Importance of Human Resource Development for Capacity Building of the Private Sector in Developing Countries"
| Moderator: | Mr. Shoji Kusuda, Managing Director, AOTS |
| Panelists: | Dr. Kazuo Takahashi, Visiting Professor, UNU |
| Mr. Kuniki Nakamori, Resident Director General, Japanese Rep. Office, ADB | |
| Dr. Taizo Nishikawa, Head, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo | |
| Mr. Kazushige Taniguchi, Special Rep. for Japan, the World Bank |
Mr. Kusuda
Dr. Takahashi
Mr. Nakamori
Dr. Nishikawa
Mr. Taniguchi
Courtesy Call on Mr. Tadahiro Matsushita, Senior Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
On 28 October 2009, the following day of the Convention, 10 success story presenters made a courtesy call on Mr. Tadahiro Matsushita, Vice Minister of METI. In a very friendly atmosphere, they reported Mr. Matsushita on their outcomes of the AOTS training in Japan respectively.
