@@@Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC, President: Mr. Yasuhiro Kato) as well as other domestic and international research organizations has been conducting comprehensive analyses regarding the mechanism of the occurrence of the gigantic Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami occurred on December 26, 2004 and its damage investigation, which has been supported by the Special Coordination Fund of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in Japan, entitled gImmediate Study of the Great Sumatran Earthquake and Tsunami Disastersh
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Now it is pleasant to announce that JAMSTEC, Ministry of Research and Technology (RISTEK), and the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) welcome Minister of Research and Technology and host Indonesia-Japan Workshop on gIndonesian Earthquake and Indian Tsunami, 26th December 2004h in collaboration with the related organizations, which participated in this research.@It is the first time to report the results of this project in Indonesia.
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@@Workshop will be held to report the results and analyses of the research to Indonesian with the following purpose. |
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To inform the results of the research conducted by Japan and Indonesia to Indonesian who are actually suffering serious damages from the disaster and make use of the experience for the future disaster prevention. |
| (2) To strengthen the cooperative relationship for the long-term research along with enhancement of the better network between Japanese and Indonesian researchers. |
(3)To improve Japanese position in Asia for international contributions.
Workshop will be held on July 25- 26, 2005 in Republic of Indonesia as follows:
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| 1.Hosts and Support |
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EHost: |
Ministry of Research and Technology(RISTEK)
The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT)
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) |
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ECooperation: |
Special Coordination Fund of MEXT, entitled gImmediate Study of the Great Sumatran Earthquake and Tsunami Disastersh urgent research group
(Representative: JAMSTEC, Director: Dr. Kiyoshi Suyehiro) |
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Support: |
(Scheduled) Embassy of Japan in Indonesia
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Science and Technology (MEXT) |
| 2.Date |
July 25th (Mon): Scientific Meeting |
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July 26th (Tue): Panel discussion for students and the general public |
3.Location
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BPPT Building ll, 3rd floor, main conference room (Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia) |
| 4.Schedule (See attachment) |
| Note: Registration and participation fees are not required.@However, transportation and accommodation will be at participantsf expense. |
| Contact |
JAMSTEC Planning Department |
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International Affairs Division: Manager Mr. Yukihisa Washio |
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TEL: 046-867-9220@ FAX: 046-867-9195 |
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Press Office: Head of Press Office Mr. Shinji Oshima |
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TEL: 046-867-9193@ FAX: 046-867-9199 |