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^GreetingsIromthe ChaftmanIn recent years, we have faced a whirhvind of social change. TheAsian economy, for example, has grown at breathtaking speed andAsia is well on its way to becoming one of the most important rcgionsin the world. IATSS Forum, which began in 1985 with a focus onlearning from the process ofJapanese modemization, has also met theneeds of changing times. Recent Forum programs have placed greaterweight than before on cunent issues facing ASEAN countfies even aswe continue to look to Japan as a case study. [n this way, the Forumprovides participants with a field for tackling such issues and for betterunderstanding each other through its unique motto, Thinkingano Learntng logemer,

At the same time, a rapid and profound shift toward globalization, notoniy in business and industry but also in terms ofpolitics, economics,the environment and even pandemic disease, has made ouls a timewhen many issues simply cannot be resolved by any single countryacting alone. In the academic world, too, such issues spill across thetraditional boundaries between disciplines. Since its inception, theIATSS Forum has pu$ued an extensive, interdisciplinary approach tonurtu ng human resources capable of contributing to the intemationalcommunity. In the twenty-frst century, we continue to move nimbly torespond to the needs of the future, adding training to the curdculum inareas such as how to lead intemational, interdisciplinary meetings.

Today, about 700 alumni are active in a broad runge of business,industrial, political and academic fields. Alumni associations takeadvantage ofthis occupational breadth, as well as a generational rangedeveloped over more than twenty years, as they grow ever moreenergetic and more firmly established within each country and acrcssthe ASEAN region.

I am especially grateful for the contributions of the lecturers,volunteers and other pafiies whose clear understanding of the IAISSForum spirit does so much to keep our program going and growing.

In closing, I hope participants and alumni alike will continue to utilizethe Forum as they go on to punue their own activities and contdbuteto society in the nations of Southeast Asla.

(",^/"- 2-"4"-Yauhei Oguchi. ChaiftmIATSS Fodn Sreerin8 Comnitte

What isIAISS Forum?

Objectives

IATSS Forum is a training institute established in 1985 through apersonal grant from Soichiro Honda, and Takeo Fujisarva, the foundersof Honda Motor Co., Ltd., with the aim of nurturing talented young

leaders to shoulder Asia's future.

The roots of "forum" as a term meaning "gathering place" in ancientRome suggest IATSS Forum's role as a gathering place for youngprofessionals from ASEAN and Japan. Inviting talented people fromASEAN countries to Japan for a broad range of seminars, field study,Group Study and cultural exchange under the common theme,"Thinking and Learning Together," the Forum is a place forparticipants to develop a greater understanding of their ASEANneighbors and to address curent issues facing ASEAN and Japan.

The program of IAISS Forum is developed by a diverse group ofIearned individuals from various fields, rvho make up the IATSSForum Program Committee. We invite top lecturers fiom academiaand industry. Specific issues addressed in each session vary to meet theneeds of the times. But our commitment is to focus not so much on in_depth research in a particular field, but on the liberal arts skillsrequired to become young leaders.

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History

The first IATSS Forum rvas held in September 1985 withparticipants fron Malaysia. Programs originally includedparticipants from only a single country but beginning in 1991IATSS Forum became an ASEAN Forum, rvith young people lromseveral nations taking part simultaneously. As of 2005. a total oi38 IATSS Forum have been held so far. About 700 participantshave completed programs over the last 20 years. Today we inviteabout twenty young people from ASEAN countries to Suzuka Cityt$,ice each year. in spring and fall, lor the 55-day Forum.

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Life atIAISS Forum

Facilities

IATSS Forum taci l i t ies and accommodation are located in the city of

Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, in centlal Japan. The city is convenicntly

situated about 50 kn south of Nagoya. or about '10 minutes aNay by

train. Facilities include a lecture hall, computer room. cafeteria. libmry.

rccreation room. laundly room. kitchen and pmyer roonl. Pa icipants

cnjoy private rooms and on rveekends can take advantage of such

near'by amenities as tennis courts. indoor srvimming pool and spa.

International exchange activities

Participants Nil l have many opportunit ies to meet people l fom the

Suzuka area aDd other cit ies. Part icipants can also enjoy a variety of

recreational and cultural activit ies including Japanese cultural

introduction. homestays. and cultural-exchanges Palt icipants visit ing

other cit ies have the opportunity to take parl in a variety of activit ies

specific to each region and can meet people from many *'alks oi life'

includirrg local businesses. non prolit organizations. krcal government

off icials. teachers. and students. These activit ies are designed to

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IAISS ForumProgram

IAISS Forum program consists of three main elements each of rvhichis designed to maximize the benefits of the 55-day program. by takingInlo account cufient regioncl Jnd lvorld i.\ue..

L Seminars and field studv:Seminars and f ield study cover such topics as society, pol i t ics,

industrial technology, culture. and international relations. Through

these sessions. part icipants gain a balanced perspective on Japan,

Southeast Asia and the world. Seminars include both lectures and

discussion and participants are expected to participate actively so as

to contribute to the free flow of ideas over the coune of the program.

Scholars frorn noted universit ies and business leaders l iom maJor

Japanese companies offer stimulating lectures on a variety of topics,

providing participants with a valuable oppofiunity to learn about the

latest trends in research and business. Through f ield study,

participants deepen their understanding and knowledge in each field

by visiting places related to the contents ofthe semina$.

2. Group Study:Group study is thematic. with members studying a given topic. Bycooperating together in a group, participants discover various issues,leam to identify. and propose potential solutions. Upon completion,participants are expected to make presentations of their results.

3. Study tours:ln order to give participants the broadest possible understanding of

Japan in the shortest t ime, the IATSS Forum provides part icipants

rvith opportunit ies to visit Nara. Kyoto, Tokyo and other cit ies.

Participants gain first hand knowledge of Japan through these visits,

leam about the current challenges. and deepen their understanding of

the country as a rvhole. Participants also have opportunities to plan

their trips individually by collecting infomation about places they are

interested in visit ing. such as historical and cultural sites. museums,

and universities.

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Activities after completingthe IAISS Forum Prbgram

After completing the IAISS Forum program, participants return totheir home countries and apply their experibnces at the Forum asleaders in a variety of fields. At the same time, they join IAISSForum alumni associations in their home countdes. Theseorganizations offer a place to continue sharing a wealth of.experiencethrough networks of alumni that span a broad range of ages andoccupational fields. Active alumni associations in each countryprovide opportunities for alumni to get together and exchange theIatest information from various fields. Alumni activities also includeinformational sessions for prospective applicants and NGO-typecommunity services such as English lessons or tmffic safety educationfor disadvantaged children.

International Alumni Meetings, which take place in a differentcountry every second year, provide an opportunity for representativesfrom each country's alumni association not only to report on theiractivities but also to engage in a lively exchange of views aboutrecent issues that concem them.

Japanese volunteer sfudy toursForum participants have many opportunities to interact withvolunteers during their stay in Japan, and such interaction continuesfollorving their return home through activit ies such as JapaneseVolunteer study tours. These touls take volunteers to visit alumniassociations in various countries for home stays,workplace tours and sightseeing at culturalheritage sites, giving many Japanese a chance togain a deeper understanding of ASEAN nationsand their cultures.(Photo: Volunteer study tour in Indonesia, 2005)

Such lively alumni activities are made possible bythe strong, rich network of nearly 700 cunent andfuture leaders from various backgrounds producedby the IATSS Forum over its twenty-year history.

Qperating organrz tions ofthe IAISSFoTUm

International Association of TraIIic and Safety Sciences (IATSS)

IAISS was established on September 17, 1974. It carries out lesearch

and surve)s related to traffic and safety. organize" symposiums.produces publications, engages in international exchanges, and

bestows awards for significant contributions to the field of traffic andsafety. IAISS Forum lvas established in September 1985 under the

auspices ofIAISS.

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Commissioned research activities are organized at the request of

ministries, local governments and private organizations dealing with

transportation, and the results are reported back to the client. The

publications include rcsults of surveys, research pape$, academicjoumal essays, and other transport-telated materials-

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This commirtee is made up of people lvithpanicular experience o. academic standingfron a va.iety of fields. Its duties includedevisin8 programs acco.din8 to the .eeds ofeach panicipatin8 counlry in Southedl Asia.

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lerms,conditions, andeligibility

Expenses

Expenses associated with participation in the IAISS Forum Program,including round-trip aifare, accommodations and incidental program

expenses will be borne by the organizer; however, any expensesincurred through attendance at the final screening interview will be

bome by the applicant.

EligibilityParticipants in the program must:

L Possess the physical and m€ntal capabilities necessary toparticipate fully in program activities:

2. Be no more than 35 years of age:

J. Have at least two years offull-time professional experience at

the time of application and be eligible for reinstatement to

his/her cunent position after completing the program;

4. Demonstrate sufhcient English skills and cultural adaptabilityto live and study abroad;

!. Travel to Japan unaccompanied.

Application procedures

l. Applications are accepted once a year. The terms of applicationvary with each IAISS Forum Country Committee.

2. All documents are to be sent to the applicant's Country

Committee.

Applicants are requested to direct all inquiries regardingapplications to the IATSS Forum Country Committee where

they reside.

SelectionThere are three stages to the screening process

l. Initial screening:Examination of application documents by the IAISS ForumCountry Committee.

2, Second sqeening:Examination of application documents by the IAISS ForumSteering Committee in Japan.

3. Final screening:Interview with prospective applicants by the IAISS ForumSteering Committee and the IATSS Forum CountryCommittee.

Other terms and conditions

1. ttt" IITSS Forum Steering Committee retains the right tomake the final decision on participation in the program.

2. Only those applicants who have successfully passed screeningat each stage will be contacted.

3.fn" letSS Forum Steering Commiftee wil l specifyparticipants anival and departure dates.