The World Bank is seeking applications for five scholarships offered under the Public Policy and Taxation (PPT) program from candidates from developing countries. The first level of screening of candidates will be done at Yokohama National University (YNU). The final decision regarding scholarship recipients will be made by the World Bank.
The primary motivation for the establishment of the PPT program stems from the belief that the absence of well-structured tax laws and functioning taxation systems is one of the major factors hindering economic development in developing countries. Prompted by this conviction, the Graduate School of Economics, in collaboration with Japan’s National Tax Agency and the World Bank, has developed a special graduate program tailored to the needs of students from developing countries who are currently working in the field of tax administration and related areas.
Objectives
The objectives of the PPT program are: firstly, to develop a basic understanding of public policy and taxation; secondly, to teach the concepts and methods of an entire taxation process through an internship program provided by Japan’s National Tax Agency; and lastly, to offer specialized courses of study on various aspects of public policy and taxation which are most relevant to the students’ home countries. The students trained under this program are expected to return to their home countries to apply their acquired knowledge and skills towards improving public service in their respective countries.
Eligibility
Applicants should:
– be between the age of 25 and 45;
– be nationals of a World Bank borrowing member country;
– be mid-career professionals in public service;
– be of good character, a team player and active in extracurricular activities;
– Hold, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a development-related field;
– have at least four years of recent full-time professional experience in a field related to economic development or public policy, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country
Scholarship Provisions
The scholarship covers a monthly allowance of JPY170, 000 (the amount is subject to change), and a round-trip air ticket to Japan plus a travel allowance of JPY60,000. The monthly stipend is intended to cover living, commuting and other incidental expenses during the student’s study period. The next scholarship program runs from April 2012 to March 2014. This cannot be changed under any circumstances. In addition, the scholarship covers tuition, entrance examination and admission fees. Travel expenses for some program-sponsored field trips are also included.
Deadline for submitting Application is September 30, 2011.
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