MATSUDA, Masahiko

Programs and Languages

Specialization/Discipline

Agriculture and Rural Development, Area Studies (Southeast Asia, Myanmar)

Research Topic

I am interested in agriculture and rural development. Main research sites are in Southeast Asia, especially in Myanmar. I study dynamics of human-nature interaction under recent changes of social and natural environments, and I try to contribute toward sustainable agriculture and appropriate development for local people.

Message for Applicants

I try to support graduate students to achieve their challenges in research as possible. And, I hope they devote themselves to research in 2 (or more) years. In an Advanced Seminar, a weekly seminar, we discuss topics related to research theme of each student.

Advised Master’s Thesis (Last 5 years)

Understanding Germany’s Suspension of Development Cooperation with Myanmar in 2020
Occurrence of migration, agriculture feminization, and their impacts on rural livelihood in Bhutan
Myanmar-India Bilateral Relations: Finding the major causes of delay of India’s Connectivity projects in Myanmar
Exploring the Stalled Repatriation Issue of the Displaced Myanmar Residents in Bangladesh
Overseas education of Cambodian students: A look at history, current development, and impacts
Ecotourism Sector in Lao PDR: A Look at the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats among Stakeholders for a Better Development
Tourism Development Policies and Strategies in Bagan, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Myanmar: Lessons Learned From Kyoto, Japan Regarding Visitor Management
アフリカにおける都市スラムの現状と改善策について ―ナイロビのマザレスラムにおける⽔供給問題を事例にして―
Perspective Analysis of Bhutan’s Agricultural Subsidy Policy

Advised Doctoral Dissertations

バングラデシュにおける飲料水問題と開発援助 ―資源に対する介入者と地域の視点―