Saburo Okita facts for kids
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Saburō Ōkita
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| 大来 佐武郎 | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 8 November 1979 – 17 July 1980 |
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| Prime Minister | Masayoshi Ōhira, Masayoshi Itō (Acting PM) |
| Preceded by | Sunao Sonoda |
| Succeeded by | Masayoshi Itō |
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| Born | 3 November 1914 Dalian, Kwantung Leased Territory, China |
| Died | 9 February 1993 (aged 78) Tokyo, Japan |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Nagoya University (PhD) Tokyo Imperial University (B.A.) |
Saburō Ōkita (大来 佐武郎 Ōkita Saburō) was a very important Japanese economist and politician. He lived from 1914 to 1993. He is famous for helping Japan's economy grow strong after World War II. He also worked to improve how Japan worked with other countries, especially the United States.
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Early Life and Education
Saburō Ōkita was born on November 3, 1914, in a place called Dalian. This area was then known as the Kwantung Leased Territory. He went to Tokyo Imperial University and earned a degree. Later, in 1962, he received a PhD from Nagoya University.
Career Highlights
Starting in Government
In 1937, Ōkita began his career as an engineer. He worked for the Ministry of Posts. Over the years, he held many important government jobs.
Helping Japan's Economy
Ōkita played a big part in Japan's economic growth after the war. He worked for the Economic Planning Agency (EPA). In 1957, he became the director general of their planning bureau. He was key to the "Income Doubling Plan." This plan helped Japan's industries grow very quickly.
Leading Economic Research
In 1964, Ōkita became the head of the Japan Center for Economic Research. He later served as its chairman until 1979. This center studied economic issues and helped guide Japan's future.
Serving as Foreign Minister
From 1979 to 1980, Ōkita served as Japan's Foreign Minister. This was a special role for him because he was an academic, not a typical politician. He helped Japan work more with many countries, not just one or two. He also made Japan's role in international talks stronger.
Later Roles and Ideas
After being Foreign Minister, Ōkita continued to work in important positions. He became the President of International University of Japan. He also advised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In 1986, Ōkita suggested a plan similar to the Marshall Plan. This plan would use Japan's trade money to help developing countries. He wanted Japan to support other nations.
Just before he passed away in 1993, he wrote a paper. He hoped the United States would work with all of Asia, not just individual countries. He died while talking about economic cooperation between the US and Japan.
Awards and Recognition
Saburō Ōkita received several important awards for his work:
- In 1971, he won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for International Understanding.
- In 1985, he became a Companion of the Order of Australia.
- In 1986, he was given the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.
- In 1992, he received the Indira Gandhi Prize.
Published Works
Ōkita wrote many books about economics and Japan's future. Some of his works include:
- The Future of Japan's Economy (1960)
- Economic Planning (1962)
- Japan and the World Economy (1975)
- Japan's Challenging Years: Reflections on My Lifetime (1983)
Images for kids
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Saburō Ōkita at the 6th G7 summit in Venice, 1980.
See also
In Spanish: Saburō Ōkita para niños
