Sanoh YUSUF

Research Interest:

  • International Development, Development Economics, Foreign Aids, and Poverty Reduction

Education:

  • Master of Economics, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University (Expected: September, 2021)
  • Research Student, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University (April 2018-October 2019)
  • Master one (Honor) International Relations, Kofi Annan University of Guinea (2015-2016)
  • Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, Kofi Annan University of Guinea (2012-2015

Experience:

  • Internship at the World Bank Group in Freetown, Sierra Leone (February-March, 2020)
  • Lecturer of International Institution, Kofi Annan University of Guinea (2017-2018)
  • Lecturer of Economics, Mercury International University of Guinea (March-July, 2017)
  • Director of Studies, Sierra International School, Conakry-Guinea (October, 2016-March, 2018)
  • English and Economics teacher, Sierra International School, Conakry-Guinea (2015

Academic Conference Presentation:

  • Sanoh, Y. “Examining the Effects of Households` Wealth Status on Adult Literacy in Guinea” proceeding of the 17th International Education Development Forum, p. 19, 2020. Master’s Thesis presented at International Christian University
  • Sanoh, Y. “Examining the Effects of Early Marriage on the Educational Attainment of Secondary School Girls In Guinea” proceeding of the 16th International Education Development Forum, p. 30, 2019. Research proposal presented at Waseda University
  • Sanoh, Y. “Examining the Effects of Early Marriage on the Educational Attainment of Secondary School Girls In Guinea” proceeding of the 15th International Education Development Forum, p. 41, 2018. Research proposal presented at Kobe University
  • Sanoh, Y. “Promoting Agribusiness in Guinea” proceeding of the 16th Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, December, 2019. Business proposal presented at Areena Star Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Language/Skills:

  • Mandingo (Native), English (Fluent), French (Business)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and powerpoint)

Awards:

  • Japanese Ministry of Education, (MEXT) Scholarship (Apr. 2018-Sep. 2021)
  • Certificate of Satisfaction from Young African Leaders Association (YALI-GUINEA)
  • Honor’s degree: Kofi Annan University of Guinea (November, 2016)

Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar:

I am very fortunate and privileged to be one of Professor Ogawa’s students. The uniqueness of this seminar is beyond my explanation. In professor Ogawa’s class, I am always deeply attracted by his excellent teaching methodology, which helps to be able to master the professional knowledge in a very relaxing atmosphere. Professor Ogawa offers his students the opportunity to do internships in prestigious International organizations such as the World Bank, UNESCO, UNICEF, OECD and Ministries of Education in some developing Countries such as Cambodia, Uganda and many more.

Students who are interested in Development Studies and building your research capacity, joining this seminar will be an excellent choice for you. In short, this seminar is a short cut to your desired career!