Guest Lecture by Prof. Yukiko Kuramoto Explores Global Partnerships and Gender Mainstreaming at FISIP UNHAS
The Department of Administrative Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Hasanuddin University (UNHAS), held a guest lecture featuring an international speaker, Prof. Yukiko Kuramoto, Dean of the Graduate School of Social Design Studies, Rikkyo University, Japan.
The lecture, titled “Global Public and Private Partnership and Gender Mainstreaming”, took place on Tuesday, 22 October 2025, from 09:00 to 10:30 a.m. Central Indonesia Time (CIT) at Prof. Syukur Abdullah Hall, FISIP UNHAS, and was moderated by Andi Ahmad Yani, M.Si., MPA., M.Sc., a lecturer from the Department of Administrative Science.
In her presentation, Prof. Kuramoto emphasized the importance of private-sector engagement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local, regional, and global levels. She highlighted that sustainable development is not solely the responsibility of governments but also requires the active participation of the private sector and civil society.
One concrete example she discussed was the Ajinomoto Koko Ghana Nutrition Program, or Ghana Nutrition Improvement Project (GNIP), launched in 2009 to address child malnutrition in Ghana. The initiative was developed by the Japanese company Ajinomoto through the production of Kokoplus, a corn-based fermented food enriched with essential nutrients for infants and sold at affordable prices to reach low-income families.
Furthermore, Prof. Kuramoto stressed the importance of gender mainstreaming in public policy at all levels of government. According to her, every stage of policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation must ensure equal participation regardless of gender. “The Kokoplus program in Ghana is an example of how gender mainstreaming is implemented. Women are actively involved in ensuring family nutrition, making them key agents of social change,” she added.
Prof. Dr. Alwi, M.Si., Head of the Department of Administrative Science, expressed that this event is part of the Department’s commitment to enhancing the quality of learning through the involvement of speakers from world-renowned universities. “We are committed to providing students with relevant and contextual learning experiences. The presence of Prof. Kuramoto inspires us to see how public administration transforms globally,” said Prof. Alwi.
Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Gita, M.Si., Head of the Master of Public Administration Program at FISIP UNHAS, explained that the guest lecture is also part of the ongoing academic collaboration between UNHAS and Rikkyo University. “This activity is a follow-up to the double degree program implemented in collaboration with Rikkyo University. We hope this partnership will strengthen the academic and research capacity of our graduate students,” stated Prof. Gita.
In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Sukri, M.Si., Dean of FISIP UNHAS, expressed appreciation for the event. “This guest lecture represents a concrete step by FISIP UNHAS to expand its international network and integrate global perspectives into its teaching. The topic—public-private partnerships and gender mainstreaming—is highly relevant to the challenges of development governance in Indonesia,” concluded Prof. Sukri.
The event concluded with an engaging interactive discussion between students, faculty members, and Prof. Kuramoto, reflecting participants’ enthusiasm for issues of cross-sector collaboration and gender equality in global development.
