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This policy addresses the issue of nuclear radiation in the Republic of the Marshall Islands through a proposal composed of two stages, “Monitoring Exposure” and “Risk Communication.” The two stages, while initially must be performed chronologically and separately, are in fact complementary and designed to continue based on constructive feedback. During the “Monitoring Exposure” stage the Marshallese Government will perform, evaluate, and publish an independent radiation assessment, while simultaneously building both capital and human resource capacities to enable Marshallese-led radiation exposure monitoring. The “Risk Communication” stems from the previous assessment and will be publicized through workshops and exhibitions, the material to be used will be tailored and designed based on the feedback of selected local representatives. The policy aims to raise awareness, support education, and allow Marshallese people to make informed decisions regarding radiation exposure. In the short term, the expected outcome is an increase of specialized human capital for radiation monitoring, while in the medium term, this policy expects to educate the most vulnerable groups. This proposal distinguishes itself as it takes a Marshallese-centered approach to solving a national issue that has been led and managed by external actors. The proposed measures aim to support the Marshallese people in taking ownership of the monitoring process and the provision of integral, unbiased, and reliable information by and for the Marshallese. The historical context, local political instability, and complex diplomatic relations with the United States make this issue distinctively polarized.
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Timothy Goo is a second-year student pursuing the Public Management and International Relations track in the MMPP/IP at GraSPP. He completed his B.A. in International Relations at Wheaton College. Over the course of his undergraduate studies, he also had the privilege to study at Stanford University, Waseda University, and Sophia University. He possesses a keen academic interest in the dynamism of the Indo-Pacific region, specifically the North-South Korean contention and Japan-ROK-US interoperability. At the Global Public Policy Network Annual 2022 Conference hosted in Berlin, he and his team presented a public policy proposal on the integration of North Korean escapees into South Korean society. He also previously had the opportunity to do several internships based in Japan, the United States, and South Korea, with his most recent work being in the Capacity Building and Training department of the Asian Development Bank Institute.
Reynaldo Delos Santos Jr. is a MPP/IP (Economic Policy, Finance, and Development) candidate at GraSPP. His career has centered around policy analysis, macroeconomic forecasting, and development research, working for the National Economic and Development Authority of the Government of the Philippines. Outside civil service, Rey had prior professional experience in multinational consulting services and in non-profit organization. His research interests include international economics, migration, global cooperation, and public management. Born and raised in the Philippines, Rey holds an MSc in Industrial Economics from the University of Asia and the Pacific in Manila. He currently lives in Tokyo and is learning Japanese.
Claire Shimmi was born in Japan and raised in the United States. She is currently a Master of Public Policy candidate at GraSPP. Prior to GraSPP, Claire was in the tax compliance industry as a global mobility consultant serving Fortune 500 clients with global tax compliance and tax planning services. Her current research centers on global governance, migration, and immigration integration policies. She looks forward to participating in the conference.
Sarai Estacio is an Ecuadorian student whose main research interest is Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Sector (WASH) Policy. Graduated from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies located in Seoul, South Korea, with a Bachelor’s in International Studies and a specialization in Economy and Development. Worked in Ecuador along with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) as a program manager focused on Micro-projects. Worked as a teacher assistant for the Ecuadorian Red Cross Institute in the Department of Risk Management and International Cooperation. In the winter of 2022, worked at the ADBI’s Capacity Building department, and co-author a soon-to-be-published paper on Accountability Mechanisms. Currently in the second year of a Master’s specializing in Economic Policy, Finance, and Development.
Nimrah Zafar is a Pakistani student who received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tsukuba in Social Sciences and now she is a second-year master’s student at GraSPP. Her interest in public policy developed after working at the Pakistani embassy in Japan. She was assigned as a sub-assistant for the counselor in the trade and investment department. Currently, she works as an intern at Plus W. Her work involves marketing Japanese companies to Pakistani students and assisting them recruit Pakistani engineers in Japan. As a hobby, she enjoys taking long walks and reading fiction.