Mr. Togawa has consistently engaged in Japanese bilateral cooperation for health sector development throughout his professional career of over 10 years. His work experience spans across continents, from sub-Saharan Africa to the Middle East and Asia, where he has handled a wide array of projects including technical cooperation, concessional loans, grant aid, and health policy and systems research. He holds an MPhil in Development Studies from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and an MA in Human Security Studies from the University of Tokyo, Japan. Currently, he is a Doctorate of Public Health (DrPH) candidate at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and has a keen interest in health financing policy analysis.