Okayama University has signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development to develop human resources who will realize science and technology innovation in order to achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).It is said that this is the first time in the world that a university and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement.
According to Okayama University, the signing ceremony is at the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland, with President Hirofumi Makino and Vice President Atsufumi Yokoi of Okayama University, Director of Shamica Siriman Technology Logistics Department of the United Nations Trade Development Council, and Angel Gonzalez Sans Science.・ Technology and ICT managers attended.President Makino and Director Siriman signed the agreement.
Okayama University aims to develop human resources for science and technology innovation, which the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development aims to promote. Two courses will be offered.
After returning to Japan, President Makino held a press conference at the Tsushima Campus of Okayama University in Kita-ku, Okayama City. I would like to work on achieving the SDGs. "
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development was established in 1964.Headquartered in Geneva, it operates as the center of the United Nations for sustainable development, including trade and development, finance, investment and technology.Its main purpose is to support developing countries facing challenges in globalization and integrate them into the world economy on an equal footing.
