Ian Gibson's Page

What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

I study peace education and am researching peace education programs in Japan

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

Work in Japan, teach peace studies at Uni level

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Lived in the Yemen for two years as a child. Live in Japan

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Japan

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Assoc. Prof. Ritsumeikan University Kyoto

How many years professional experience do you have ?

15+

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.unesco.org

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.hrw.org

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Education, Human Rights, Security

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Capacity Building

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Japan's peace climate