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Kenichi Ohno

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Ohno Kenichi

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1957-09-25 （Kobe）
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Economist, University professor
Active Years
1987-
Affiliations
International Monetary Fund (IMF), University of Tsukuba, Saitama University, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)

Education

Hitotsubashi University
Faculty of Economics
Country: Japan
Completed undergraduate and graduate studies at Hitotsubashi University
Hitotsubashi University Graduate School
Graduate School of Economics
Country: Japan
Completed graduate studies (year not specified)
Stanford University
Graduate School of Economics (Ph.D. program)
Degree: 経済学博士 (Ph.D.)
Period: 〜1987
Year of Graduation: 1987
Country: United States
Doctoral advisor: Ronald McKinnon

Awards

The Economist (Japan) Award
1992
Organization: The Economist (Japanese magazine)
Result: 受賞
Asia-Pacific Award (Special Prize)
1997
Work: Market Transition Strategy
Category: 特別賞
Organization: Asia-Pacific Award Committee
Result: 受賞
Daibutsu Jiro Forum Award
2001
Work: Globalization of Developing Countries
Organization: Daibutsu Jiro Forum Award Committee
Result: 受賞
Suntory Academic Award (Political Economy)
2001
Work: Globalization of Developing Countries
Category: 政治経済部門
Organization: Suntory Foundation / Suntory Academic Award Committee
Result: 受賞
Vietnam Education Order
2011
Organization: Government of Vietnam
Result: 受章
Vietnam Friendship Order
2017
Organization: Government of Vietnam
Result: 受章
Foreign Minister's Commendation
2018
Organization: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Japan)
Result: 表彰
JICA Director General's Commendation
2016
Organization: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Result: 表彰（共同受賞）
Profiles of "Passion without borders" Japanese
2012
Organization: Cabinet Office (related project)
Result: 選出

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

International Monetary System and Economic Stability

1991 Economics

A study on the international monetary system and macroeconomic stability, discussing perspectives relevant to developing countries and international institutions.

international monetary systemeconomic stability

Market Transition Strategy: Creating a New Economic System and Japan's Intellectual Support

1996 Economics / Development Policy

Strategic considerations on market transition economies and the role of Japan's intellectual and policy support, with reference to Asian cases.

market transitioneconomic policyinternational support

Globalization of Developing Countries: Is Autonomous Development Possible?

2000 Economics / Globalization studies

Examines how globalization affects autonomous development in developing countries and offers policy implications.

globalizationdeveloping country developmentpolicy recommendations

The Path of Developing Country Japan: Economic Development from Edo to Heisei

2005 Economic history / Development economics

Revisits Japan's economic development history from the perspective of developing countries, exploring lessons for other nations.

economic historycomparative development

How to Formulate Industrial Policy: Learning from Asia's Best Practices

2013 Economic policy / Industrial policy

A practical guide on designing and implementing industrial policy based on practices from Asian countries.

industrial policyAsian development

The History of Japanese Economic Development: Origins of Private Dynamism and Policy Competence

2018 Economic history

An English-language account of Japan's economic development, arguing the origins of private dynamism and policy competence and contributing to international debate.

Japanese economic historypolicy formation
Translations
  • Routledge edition (2018)

Bibliography

  • International Monetary System and Economic Stability
  • Market Transition Strategy: Creating a New Economic System and Japan's Intellectual Support
  • Globalization of Developing Countries: Is Autonomous Development Possible?
  • The Path of Developing Country Japan: Economic Development from Edo to Heisei
  • How to Formulate Industrial Policy: Learning from Asia's Best Practices
  • The History of Japanese Economic Development: Origins of Private Dynamism and Policy Competence

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Clear, analytical academic proseEmpirical approach with policy-oriented recommendations
Recurring Motifs
development economicsindustrial policyglobalization and developing countries

Legacy

Known for practical and academic contributions to development economics and Asian studies, particularly policy work related to Vietnam. Influential in policy formation through teaching and advisory roles at GRIPS.

Trivia

  • Received a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University in 1987.
  • Worked at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) starting in 1987.
  • Married to Izumi Ohno, a professor and former director at JICA-related institutes.
  • Appointed Emeritus Professor and Visiting Professor at GRIPS in 2023.
  • Has been awarded multiple honors by the Government of Vietnam.