“Long-term Cost-Benefit Analysis of Demilitarization: Costa Rica’s Success Story”, a lecture by the Ambassador of Costa Rica to Japan, H.E. Mr. Alvaro Cedeño-Molinari
(Tokyo, February 9, 2012)
Closed.
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Lecture Information
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation invited Ambassador of Costa Rica to Japan, H.E. Mr. Alvaro Cedeño-Molinari to present a lecture about the long-term effect of demilitarization of Costa Rica and share his rich diplomatic experience and knowledge in the field of peace research.
Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948, and since then has firmly maintained its policy of demilitarization. Its historical achievements as a peaceful nation include the “policy of neutrality” proclaimed in 1983 by then-President Monge, and its leadership of the 1980’s Central American peace process, which garnered the Nobel Peace Prize for then-President Oscar Arias. Furthermore, Costa Rica is known as a county of stable democracy, with a high level of education as well as a solid social welfare system.
Ambassador Alvaro Cedeño-Molinari has had a prestigious career as a diplomat in addition to his extensive teaching experiences in his specialized field of peace research at institutes in Costa Rica, Norway, Australia and elsewhere. This lecture offered an excellent opportunity to learn from the Ambassador about the long-term positive results of Costa Rica’s demilitarization policy.
Mr. Chihiro Ito, an experienced international journalist who has long been engaged in news reporting in Costa Rica and other Central and South American countries, moderated the lecture and discussion.
Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948, and since then has firmly maintained its policy of demilitarization. Its historical achievements as a peaceful nation include the “policy of neutrality” proclaimed in 1983 by then-President Monge, and its leadership of the 1980’s Central American peace process, which garnered the Nobel Peace Prize for then-President Oscar Arias. Furthermore, Costa Rica is known as a county of stable democracy, with a high level of education as well as a solid social welfare system.
Ambassador Alvaro Cedeño-Molinari has had a prestigious career as a diplomat in addition to his extensive teaching experiences in his specialized field of peace research at institutes in Costa Rica, Norway, Australia and elsewhere. This lecture offered an excellent opportunity to learn from the Ambassador about the long-term positive results of Costa Rica’s demilitarization policy.
Mr. Chihiro Ito, an experienced international journalist who has long been engaged in news reporting in Costa Rica and other Central and South American countries, moderated the lecture and discussion.
- Date:
- Thursday, February 9, 2012 16:00～17:30（Doors open at 15:30）
- Venue:
- The Nippon Foundation Bldg. 2F Conference Room
(1-2-2, Akasaka, Minato-ku) - Supported by:
- Embassy of the Republic of Costa Rica
- Program:
- “Long-term Cost-Benefit Analysis of Demilitarization: Costa Rica’s Success Story”
16:00-16:05 Opening remarks 16:05-16:20 Introduction by Mr. Chihiro Ito 16:20-16:50 Lecture by H.E. Ambassador Mr. Alvaro Cedeño-Molinari 16:50-17:30 Question and Answer Session
(Moderator: Mr. Chihiro Ito, editorial office “Be”, Asahi Newspaper/
former bureau chief in Sao Paulo and Los Angeles)
Notes
- Language:
Japanese/English (with simultaneous interpretation) - Contact：
Maho SATO, Naomi MINAMOTO, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Tel: 03-6229-5439 Fax: 03-6229-5473
- “Long-term Cost-Benefit Analysis of Demilitarization: Costa Rica’s Success Story”, a lecture by the Ambassador of Costa Rica to Japan, H.E. Mr. Alvaro Cedeño-Molinari
(Tokyo, February 9, 2012)
Closed.