Jiro Kawakita

Jiro Kawakita
Nationality Nepali
Occupation activist
Known for 1985 Ramon Magsaysay Award recipient

Jiro Kawakita is pioneer in participation of remote Nepalese villagers in researching their problems, resulting in practical benefits of portable water supplies and rapid rope-way transport across mountain gorges.[1][2] He was awarded Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1985.

References

  1. ↑ Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation. "Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation - Awardees". Rmaf.org.ph. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
  2. ↑ Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation. "Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation - Awardees". Rmaf.org.ph. Retrieved 2014-04-21.