Development Conference; Tokyo, Japan February 8-14, 1998
PROJECT OVERVIEW The Training of Trainers of Development Activities The last years of the 20th century are marked by unprecedented interdependence and turmoil around the world. Given these circumstances, this development practitioneers training meeting is a follow-up program of the 1995 Conference on Development held in Tokyo. It will train people in the practical skills necessary for effective leadership and management of global development partnership projects, and give them new insights towards building a civil society for the 21st Century. Participants will come prepared to provide training on subjects such as loan systems, environment management, vocational skills training, responding to gender issues, revitalizing education, and the like. Emphasis will be placed on new skills for leadership and the understanding of the journey to the center of wisdom. Time will be provided for developing and prioritizing futuric projects, and developing promotional materials. Visits will be made to Tokyo places of interest.
1. Mr. Philbrook explaining the Tokyo Conference schedule.
	2. Participants discussing key elements in sustainable development.
	3. Ms. Watts facilitating the learning styles training.
	4. Participants shared what happened in their respective countries in the last two years.
	5. Ms.Watts facilitating a workshop on development and spirituality.
	6. Participants chatting during a break. (From right to left: Estrella-Philippines, Hala-Egypt, and Inga-Guatemala)
	7. Workshop on global change was held. (Mr.Faustin from Cote d'Ivoire is presenting)
	8. This chart shows participants' analysis of global movement from the past to the future.
	9. Ms.Sato, director of ICA Japan, and Mr. Wayne Ellsworth gave some words in the opening ceremony of the sysmposium.
	10. "Partnership for the 21st Century" sysmposium was held on February 11th with 85 participants.
	11. Panelists are reporting on projects which are carried out in their country. (From right to left: Taiwan, Japan, Peru, Guatemala, and Zambia)
	12. Panelists are reporting on projects which are carried out in their country. (From right to left: Taiwan, Japan, Peru, Guatemala, and Zambia)
	13. Almost all participants answered "yes" to the question about how many have been overseas.
	14. Ms. Ruth Lukona talked about what we can do to make a peaceful world from her experience in Africa.
	15. Performance of traditional Japanese music and dance.
	16. Performance of traditional Japanese music and dance.
	17. Performance of traditional Japanese music and dance.
	18. Ms.Rios from Peru performed a Peruvian dance in traditional tribal dress.
	19. Some members from the African band, JAMBO!, played African drums.
	20. A participant from Africa enjoyed dancing the Philippine's bamboo dance with a Philippine dancer.
	21. Participants took a train to their homestays.
	22. After the seminar, participants enjoyed dinner at Mr. Kosugi's home.
	23. After the seminar, participants enjoyed dinner at Mr. Kosugi's home.
	24. Participants enjoyed recording their memories of this Development Conference with many photos.
	25. Participants visited Hino Motor Company as a part of a seminar.

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