MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING
Open seminar
2012-01-15
Since the founding of the Mongolia-Japan center, open seminars have been organized regularly for the purpose of fostering relationship between the two countries.In these seminars, experts from Mongolia and Japan are invited as lecturers, raising public awareness on various issues

Монгол-Японы төвийн 49-р Нээлттэй Семинар
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2010 он
45th Open seminar            February 26, 2010 
“Japan and Mongolian environments” 
Lecturer: Director of Geology Department of Science Academic of Mongolia
D.Dorjgotov PhD
44th Open seminar             January 30, 2010
“ Water Pollution of Mongolian lake, river, groundwater and concerning issues” 
Lecturer:Head of Water Research Center and Department of Plant, Biology Faculty of National University of Mongolia 
N.Soninkhishig PhD
 
2009
42nd Open seminar             Friday, September 25, 2009     
“Air pollution in Ulaanbaatar”
Lecturer: Dr. Ch. Sodnomdagva, Professor, Geography and Geology Department, National University of Mongolia 
41st Open seminar           Saturday June 20, 2009 
“The current condition of agriculture and livestock herding in Mongolia” – A project to develop the combination of livestock herding and agriculture
Lecturer: Mr. Kinoshita Hiroaki – Expert and Senior Advisor, JICA, in charge of the Project. 
40th Open seminar            Saturday, May 23, 2009 
“Citizens volunteering to protect and improve the environment” – A project to protect the ecosystem of Ugiin Nuur.
Lecturer: Mr. Sato Shingo, Project Expert. 
39th Open seminar            Saturday, April 4, 2009
“Cultural shifts in Mongolian perceptions of beauty” 
Lecturer: Ms. Altantsetseg, Senior Lecturer, Doctorate, Culture and Art University of Mongolia.
 
2008
38th Open seminar             Saturday, February 14, 2009 
“Protecting animal rights and reforming policies in Mongolia”
Lecturer: Mr. S. Damdinsuren, Head of the Foundation for Protecting Animal Rights (NGO)
37th Open seminar                Saturday, January 24, 2009 
“Conventional nanotechnology and the study of Mongolian herbal medicines and raw pharmaceutical materials” 
Lecturer: Ms. J. Oyun, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry 
36th Open seminar                Saturday, December 20, 2008
“Foundation of Mongolian khoomei: learning how to perform khoomei”  
Lecturer: Mr. B. Odsuren, Senior Instructor, Culture and Art University of Mongolia
35th Open seminar                Saturday, November 29, 2008 
“Mongolian calligraphy” 
Lecturer: Mr. Jalair Batbayar, Mongolian Calligrapher, Researcher, Lecturer
34th Open seminar                   Saturday, October 25, 2008 
“Family planning” 
Lecturer:Mr. Namjil, Ph.D., Professor in the Family Research Department, Ulaanbaatar University
33rd Open seminar               Saturday, September 13, 2008
“What is stress?” 
Lecturer: Ms. B. Uugantsetseg, Ph.D., Psychologist, Soul Introspection Center at the National University of Mongolia
32nd Open seminar               Wednesday, June 18, 2008 
“The recent archeological finds from the Bronze Era in Mongolia” 
Lecturer: Mr. D. Erdenebaatar, Ph.D., Professor, Head of Social Science Department, Ulaanbaatar University 
31st Open seminar              Saturday, May 17, 2008 
“Why can’t eating a meal be like taking medicine?” 
Lecturer: Ms. B. Gerelmaa, Head of Soyolj Center, Member of Mongolian Lecturers Center 
30th Open seminar                Saturday, April 19, 2008 
“Introduction to rare books from the museum of the National Library”
Lecturer: Mr. G. Akim, President of Mongolian Interpreters Association, Director of the National Library of Mongolia
29th Open seminar              Saturday, March 22, 2008 
“Fundamentals of organization management and national economic policy” 
Lecturer: Mr. Matsuoka Katsutaka, JICA Expert, Advisor in the International Trade Strategy and Policy Department, at the Mongolian Ministry of Trade and Industry.
28th Open seminar             February 27, 2008 (Wed) 
“Defining Shamanism” 
Lecturer: Mr. Bum-Ochir, Professor, Social and Cultural Sciences Department, National University of Mongolia
 
2007
27th Open seminar            Saturday November 16, 2007 
“Gender issues in Mongolia” 
Lecturer: Mr. T. Amgalan, Head of the Sustainable Development and Gender Center
26th Open seminar                Saturday, October 27, 2007 
“Introduction to sustainable tourism and rural studies” 
Lecturer: Mr. Muraoka Sadao, JICA Volunteering Member
25th Open seminar           Saturday, September 29, 2007
“Desertification and its causes” 
Lecturer: Mr. N. Erdenetsogt, Ph.D. in Biology, Director of the Ecological Technology Development Department at the Agriculture University of Mongolia 
24th Open seminar            Saturday, June 21, 2007 
“Building new relationships between Mongolia and Japan – past, present and future” 
Lecturer: Mr. D. Sodnom, former Prime Minister of Mongolia, Head of Mongolia-Japan Friendship Society
23th Open seminar                Saturday, June 11, 2007 
“Comparing Japanese samurai values with Mongolian values” 
Lecturer:Mr. D. Tumurbaatar, Head of “Go dam” association, Japan-Mongolia Culture and Literature Center 
22nd Open seminar           Saturday, May 19, 2007 
“Herding Livestock in Mongolia” 
Lecturer: Mr. S. Dulam, Ph.D. in Linguistics, Director of Mongolian Nomadic Culture Institute at National University of Mongolia 
21st Open seminar            Saturday, April 21, 2007 
“Findings from dinosaur fossils found in the Gobi Desert” 
Lecturer:Mr. R. Barsbold, Director of Paleontology Institute, Science Academy
 
2006
20th Open seminar               Saturday, March 24, 2006 
“Recent research findings from Mongolian archeological artifacts”
Lecturer: : Mr. B. Tsogtbaatar, Director of Archeology Institute, Science Academy
19th Open seminar           Saturday, February 10, 2006 
Brief discussion of Mongolian nomadic culture” 
Lecturer: Mr. S. Dulam, Ph.D. in Linguistics, Director of Mongolian Nomadic Culture Institute at National University of Mongolia
18th Open Seminar           Friday, January 5, 2006 
“Waste management in Ulaanbaatar: creating a clean environment”
Lecturer: JICA Survey team, “Waste Management Planning for Ulaanbaatar” 
17th Open Seminar                Saturday, December 16, 2006 
“Wonders of the Morin Khuur” 
Lecturer: Ms. B. Uyanga, Morin Khuurist, Morin Khuur Orchestra of Mongolia
 
2005
16th Open Seminar              Tuesday, June 21, 2005 
“Infectious disease in Mongolian livestock” 
Lecturer:Ms. B. Uyanga, Morin Khuurist, Morin Khuur Orchestra of Mongolia
15th Open seminar         “Opportunities to outsource software development to Japan” 
“Opportunities to outsource software development to Japan” 
Lecturer: Mr. A. Otgonbayar
 
2004
14th Open seminar          Thursday, November 25, 2004
“The Mongolian higher education system – why we study mathematics” 
Lecturer: Ms. A. Amarzaya, National University of Mongolia
13th Open seminar          Friday, September 17, 2004 
“Soil pollution in Ulaanbaatar: chemical contaminants” 
Lecturer: Mr. Kamo Yoshiaki, Science and Technology University of Mongolia
12th Open seminar             Monday, February 6, 2004 
“Fostering knowledge – a message for Mongolia’s youth” 
Lecturer: Mr. Jargalsaikhan 
11th Open seminar               Friday, April 9, 2004 
“A history of the Japanese energy industry” 
Lecturer: Mr. Nakakuma Seigo, JICA Expert
10th Open seminar           Tuesday, February 6, 2004
“Mongolian biotechnology development opportunities”
Lecturer: Professor, Mr. E. Amar, Agriculture University of Mongolia
 
2003
9th Open seminar         Tuesday, October 21, 2003
“The future of Mongolian business management”
Lecturer:Mr. Motayama, JICA Volunteer
8th Open seminar        Tuesday, September 12, 2003
“The current state of practical herbal plants in Mongolia”
Lecturer: Mr. J. Batkhuu, Professor, National University of Mongolia
7th Open seminar        Friday, June 27, 2003
“History and future of Mongolia Rail”
Lecturer:Mr. Miura Yoshinobu, JICA Expert
6th Open seminar          Thursday, March 21, 2003 
“The current state of agriculture in Mongolia”
Lecturer: Mr./Ms. Shizuki Yukio, JICA Expert
5th Open seminar           Friday, February 21, 2003
“The current state of the Mongolian banking system”
Lecturer: Mr. Tanaka Shinzo, JICA Expert
 
2002
4th Open seminar                        Monday, October 23, 2002
“The geological history of Mongolia and Japan”
Lecturer:Mr. Takahashi Yuhei, JICA Expert
3rd Open seminar                       Friday, November 29, 2002
“Development opportunities for the Mongolian IT industry”
Lecturer: Mr. Ide Hiroyuki, JICA IT Training Expert
2nd Open seminar                   Wednesday, October 30, 2002
“Trade and finance in Mongolia”
Lecturer: Mr. Takahashi Yuhei, JICA Expert
1st Open Seminar                    Friday, September 6, 2002
“Sustainable development of Mongolian wild animals and plants”
Lecturer: Mr. Tsubouchi Toshinori, JICA Expert