実証研究の成果をいかに国際教育協力の実務に活かすか

―JICAの教育協力事業を事例に―

抄録

This paper focuses on bridging research and practice in international education cooperation, using JICA projects as a case study to examine challenges and potential. In recent years, with the reduction of ODA (Official Development Assistance) and the increasing demand for accountability, there has been a growing trend toward requiring short-term, concrete results. However, in education projects, many cases involve results that manifest over time or outcomes that are not easily measured, leading to a current situation where the linkage between research findings and practical implementation is not functioning adequately.

Also, this paper discusses specific factors that hinder effective utilization of research in Japanese ODA implementation and process, including Japan's unique perspectives on education and international cooperation. Additionally, the authors explore potential avenues to strengthen the bridge between research and practice, including systematic utilization of research. Furthermore, long-term involvement of researchers to promote local learning cultures was proposed.

The bridge between research and practice requires not only interpersonal relationships but also institutionalization of structural mechanisms to support application of research findings in practice. It was suggested that Japanese ODA needs to build a cooperative system that involves diverse stakeholders for improving the quality of education in developing countries while leveraging Japan's unique values.