About JSLA
Japan Society of Social Science on Latin America (JSLA) was founded on September 26, 1964 to promote the development of social scientific research on Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in Japan and to promote exchange among researchers. The society is composed of members from diverse fields of expertise, including economics, business administration, sociology, political science, law, international relations, and other social sciences, as well as history, geography, cultural anthropology, engineering, informatics, and statistics.
The society is registered as Cooperative Science and Research Bodies member the Science Council of Japan, and the member of Japan Consortium for Area Studies (JCAS) and Japanese Council of Area Studies Associationsaison Council of Area Studies (JCASA).
The main activities of the society are to hold research meetings, publish research results, and exchange information among members. Not only researchers from universities and think tanks, but also those who have knowledge of social phenomena in LAC through their practical work are welcome to join and participate in our activities.
Executive Committee Members
Executive Directors
Nobuaki Hamaguchi (President, international exchange and statute revision), Noriko Hataya (Vice President for Business, Editor-in-Chief of Latin American Ronshu, Liaison), Aki Sakaguchi (Vice President for secretariat, statute revision, award program manager), Hiroyuki Tani (Statute revision), Yoshimichi Murakami (Treasurer), Hiroyuki Urabe (Editorial board), Saori Kawai (Editorial board) Ryohei Konta (Website manager), Chihiro Fueta (Websitemanager, Mailing list manager, and editorial board), Shuichiro Masukata (Online event manager)
Auditors
Koichi Kitano, Mai Moriguchi
Number of members
148 (as of December 2024)
Declaration for the Promotion of Research (Kyoto Declaration)
November 10, 2024
The societies of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are diverse and complex, therefore, deep knowledge and insight are required to understand and find solutions to the challenges facing the region. We seek to encourage and contribute to the development of social scientific research on LAC and those who originate from the region.
Promotion of research
We respect the backgrounds, theories, methods, and countries/regions of research of our members, and strive for mutual enlightenment by evaluating each other’s research results through discussion. In cooperation with other academic associations, we will contribute to the development of area studies.
Promotion of education
We will strive to share knowledge among our members so that the educational curriculum of LAC research will be expanded in universities and other educational institutions, and students will have greater opportunities to experience the society, history, and culture of LAC.
Fostering Young Researchers
We will support young researchers and encourage their research activities. We will foster original perspectives and new ideas through award programs and exchange programs.
Promoting International Research Cooperation
We will strengthen cooperation with researchers and research organizations around the world to promote joint research and academic exchange.
Promoting Public Relations
We will disseminate research results to policy makers, businesses, and the general public in accessible language to enhance society’s understanding of LAC, provide a forum for exchange among people involved in LAC in a wide range of fields, and strive to express opinions that contribute to Japan’s involvement in LAC.
On the occasion of our 60th anniversary, we pledge through this Declaration to spread the importance of research on LAC and to jointly deepen our knowledge.