To create a close, personal, and professional network of "public intellectuals" in Asia, the Japan Foundation and the International House of Japan (I-House) have jointly been conducting the Asia Leadership Fellow Program since 1996. Up till now, 80 fellows from 15 Asian countries have participated in this program.

Each year, public intellectuals from Asia who have deep roots in civil society and who play a leading role in initiating solidarity among concerned people reside at the I-House for about two months and intensively discuss regional and global concerns through dialogue, seminars, field research, and socializing. By offering the opportunity of living together, ALFP seeks to foster lasting friendships and trust among intellectual leaders in Asia.

 

 

This year, under the broad theme of "Asia in Dialogue: Visions and Actions for a Humane Society," fellows will discuss how different values can coexist and how a community with a sense of solidarity can be realized.

 

Duration: Monday, September 14, 2009, to Friday, November 13, 2009

Schedule:

September 14-18	Orientation, ice-breaking sessions
September 19-21	Retreat workshop at Zushi
September 24-October 16	Workshops, resource seminars, field trip
October 17-November 1	Individual activity period
November 2-13	Workshops, resource seminars, evaluation session
November 6	Public symposium   Action in Dialogue towards a Responsible Society

 
* Public symposium will be held on Friday, November 6 at the International House of Japan.

Media Contact:
(Ms.) Kazumi Yagi, Asia and Oceania Section, Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange Dept.
Phone: 03-5369-6070

Profiles of the Fellows	Public Symposium	Program Reports *International House of Japan Website
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