Dr. Ritter Diaz, Representative Director of the Japan Association for Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), accompanied by directors of the Association, held a meeting with H.E. Cesar Montaño Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ecuador to explain the objectives and activities of the Association.
Ambassador Montaño expressed its interest to cooperate with JAPOLAC, conveying his good wishes and support for the activities of Association.
In June this year, the Panama Technological University (PTU) launched the first laboratory on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) in Panama, an emerging agriculture technology created to produce vegetables in closed structures using hydroponics and artificial light.
This laboratory is the result of academic cooperation between PTU and Chiba University. In 2015, both universities signed an academic exchange agreement to train Panamanian students and researchers in this new agriculture technology.
Later on, with the support of the Panama National Secretariat of Science and Technology, the laboratory became a reality and started testing the effect of LED lights on the growth, development and nutritional quality of lettuces.
See the laboratory at this site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HSBwQwOhb4 ( in Spanish)
CEA offers an alternative to produce food in closed environments, protecting crops from severe weather conditions generated by climate change, and increasing food security.
JAPOLAC works closely with CU to showcase this new agriculture technology to universities across the region of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Fecha y horario: 22, 23 y 24 de Julio del 2022
Lugar: Libra Hall (5 minutos a pie de la estación de Tamachi)
Tabla de las películas:
Embajada de Panamá
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Dr. Ritter Diaz, Representative Director of JAPOLAC handed a donation to Mr. Luis Sartor, Honorary President of the Florian Paucke Foundation dedicated to support the musical education of economically disadvantage children from Mocovi ancestry in the town of San Javier, Province of Santa Fe, Argentine Republic.
The funds were raised during the JAPOLAC’s Latin America and Caribbean Tapas Party held on May 14, 2022 at Sumida Sangyo Hall, Sumida Ward, Tokyo.
This year JAPOLAC began cultural events to promote different aspects of Latin America and Caribbean culture. Part of the funds raised at each event is donated to welfare organizations dedicated to education and human development.
The Japanese Association for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC) organized an online meeting to introduce Niigata University of Health and Welfare (NUHW), the Medical School of Panama University (PU) and the Panama National Institute of Physical Rehabilitation (INMFRE).
Participants from the University of Panama’s Medicine School included Dr. Oris Lam de Calvo, Dean of the School, Dr. Lilibeth Castillero, Coordinator of International Student Exchange, while INMFRE was represented by Dr. Gladys Rumbo, Director General, and Dr. Ixora Reyes, Deputy Director General.
NUHW counted on the participation of Dr. Masatoyo Nishizawa, President of NUHW, Vice Presidents, Deans and Professors from various faculties.
The three institutions carried out a general presentation of their educational facilities and academic programs, with a view to exploring academic, research and professional cooperation.
JAPOLAC counted on the participation of Dr. Ritter Díaz, Representative Director of the Association and Ms. Martha Zelayandía, former Ambassador of El Salvador in Japan and Honorary Member of JAPOLAC, in charge of international exchange programs.
One of the objectives of JAPOLAC is the promotion of academic exchanges between Japanese and Latin American and Caribbean universities, as well as the creation of an academic and research network between Japan and LAC.
