The Research Center for Enhancing Local Cultures in Asia was set up in 2002 to promote "The 21st Century COE Program" for the next five years. "The 21st Century COE Program" was launched by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This program is focused on graduate schools that include doctoral programs in addition to other educational institutions. By supporting the formation of worldwide research educational centers, this program aims to promote the establishment of world-class universities. Issue 6 (April 28, 2004) Dialog (2): International Symposium "Constructing Studies of Local Cultures in Asia" Conclusions Special Report - Back Number Issue6 (April 28, 2004) Issue5 (April 16, 2004) Issue4 (November 28, 2003) Issue3 (November 14, 2003) Issue2 (October 2, 2003) Issue1 (April 2, 2003) Contact Us TOWER: Waseda University School of Letters, Arts and Sciences HOME | About This Research Center | Organization & Researchers  Research Groups  Synopsis of Research   Educational Policy  Special Reports  Annual Reports | Events | Access | Links | Site Map | 2002-2007 (C)  Research Center for Enhancing Local Cultures in Asia in the Graduate School of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Waseda University