Morihiko Hiramatsu
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Morihiko Hiramatsu (平松 守彦 Hiramatsu Morihiko?, born 12 March 1924 in Oita City) is a Japanese politician who was elected Governor of Oita Prefecture from April 1979 to April 2003. As Governor, he initiated the One Village One Product movement for regional development, which became much copied by developing countries throughout the world.
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- Brief resume from Nikkei Net Interactive
- Citation upon being awarded the 1995 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service