Upcoming Events 2018-2019
Special Lecture with Minister Katsunobu Kato
Thursday, September 27, 2018 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Seminar Room (2nd Floor), Faculty House, Columbia University
Featuring: Katsunobu Kato (TBC), Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare; Minister for Working-style Reform; Minister in charge of the Abduction Issue; Minister of State for the Abduction Issue, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan
Moderator: Takatoshi Ito, Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University; Director, Program on Public Pension and Sovereign Funds, CJEB
What you'll learn:
• What efforts the Abe administration has made to tackle Japanese economic and social issues such as productivity, the labor market, and social security
• What Japan’s current challenges encompass, including demographics, working conditions for non-regular workers, workplace rigidity, and low birthrate
• What the detailed action plans are for Japan’s major reform, “Promoting Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens,” including empowering more women and the elderly and safeguarding the social security system
• What Japan’s current challenges encompass, including demographics, working conditions for non-regular workers, workplace rigidity, and low birthrate
• What the detailed action plans are for Japan’s major reform, “Promoting Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens,” including empowering more women and the elderly and safeguarding the social security system
Agenda for 2020: Can Japan Win Gold For its Economic Performance?
Thursday, October 4, 2018 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Room 1501, International Affairs Building, Columbia University
Featuring: Takatoshi Ito, Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University; Director, Program on Public Pension and Sovereign Funds, CJEB
Moderator: David Weinstein, Director of Research, CJEB; Carl S. Shoup Professor of the Japanese Economy, Columbia University
Rakuten: How to Promote Global Innovation
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 | 12:30-2:00 PM
Location: Room 303, Uris Hall, Columbia Business School
Featuring: Yaz Iida, President, Rakuten USA, Inc.
Moderator: David Weinstein, Director of Research, CJEB; Carl S. Shoup Professor of the Japanese Economy, Columbia University
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Luncheon “Zadankai” Seminar with Mr. Richard Folsom from Advantage Partners
Thursday, November 8, 2018 | 12:30-2:00 PM
Location: Room 207, Warren Hall, Columbia Business School
Featuring: Richard Folsom, Representative Partner, Advantage Partners
Moderator: David Weinstein, Director of Research, CJEB; Carl S. Shoup Professor of the Japanese Economy, Columbia University
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Japan Economic Seminar
Friday, March 8, 2019 | Afternoon
Location: TBC, Columbia University