Success Story
September 2026 Graduates
In September 2026, the Global Network Program (GNP) was proud to recognize two more graduates, both of whom earned their Ph.D. degrees.
No. 3. Dr. Yousuf Daas completed a six-month overseas internship at UNICEF Education Cannot Wait (ECW) during his doctoral studies and conducted his research under the joint education and research guidance of Dr. Wokadala James, Deputy Principal of Makerere University. In May 2026, he presented his research findings at the 5th Arab Graduate Student Conference (AGSC). After graduation, he joined the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS) as an Economist, where he continues to engage in research and professional activities.
No. 4. Dr. Abdoul-Karim Soubeiga completed an overseas internship at UNICEF Education Cannot Wait (ECW) during his doctoral studies and conducted his research under the joint education and research guidance of Dr. Suguru Mizunoya, Director of the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP). In August 2026, he presented his research findings at the 11th International Conference on New Trends in Teaching and Education. After graduation, he has continued his professional and research activities as a Grant Manager at Safe Online, UNICEF Host Fund, and as a Research Fellow at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University.
Dr. Yousuf Daas giving a research presentation as part of the Joint Educational Research Guidance
Dr. Yousuf Daas' achievements and efforts at each step of GNP
Dr. Abdoul-Karim Soubeiga (right) exchanges views with Mr. Yoshiyuki Oshima (left), Grants Manager at UNICEF ECW, where Dr. Soubeiga undertook his overseas internship, during the Global Network Seminar
Dr. Abdoul-Karim Soubeiga's achievements and efforts at each step of GNP
Certificate Award Ceremony
March 2026 Graduates
On March, 2026, the Global Network Program (GNP) is proud to recognize its first two graduates. Both students successfully completed all six steps in the program within three years. These steps include: 1. Interdisciplinary Curriculum, 2. Intensive Lecture by Partner Faculty Members and Experts, 3. Overseas Internship or Overseas Research, 4. Joint Education and Research Guidance, 5. Presentation at an International Conference, and 6. Submission to an International Journal. In addition, both completed their doctoral dissertations within three years and earned their Ph.D. degrees in March 2026.
No 1. Dr. Kohei Uno aspires to work at the World Bank and began building a professional network with experts from the organization at an early stage of his doctoral studies. In writing his doctoral dissertation, he received joint education and research guidance from Dr. Shiro Nakata, Senior Economist at the World Bank.
No 2. Dr. Yudai Ishii conducted his research under the joint education and research guidance of Dr. Bernard Yungu Loleka, Education Economist at the World Bank. During his doctoral studies. He received several awards, including the Best Presentation Award from the Japan Society for African Educational Research (JSAER) and the Outstanding Poster Presentation Award from the Japan Society for International Development (JASID). In April 2026, he was appointed as Project Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University.
Dr. Kohei Uno (left) conducting overseas research in Bangladesh
Dr. Kohei Uno's achievements and efforts at each step of GNP
Dr. Yudai Ishi (right) presenting his research and Dr. Bernard Yungu Loleka, Education Economist, World Bank (left) providing research guidance as his mentor
Dr. Yudai Ishi's achievements and efforts at each step of GNP
Certificate Award Ceremony