Academic year 2008
2009.2.23[Mon]
The 12th GRIPS Forum“The two Financial Crises”
| Date／Time | 2009.2.23-2009.2.23 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Prof. Dr. Ir. Ginandjar Kartasasmita, who is currently Chairman of the PPIJ (Indonesia-Japan Friendship Association) and Head of Indonesiaandrsquo;s Regional Representatives Council (DPR-RI), gave a lecture titled andldquo;The Tale of Two Crises: Political Response to Economic Crisis: Lesson From Indonesiaandrdquo;. Prof. Dr. Ir. Ginandjar dealt with the Asian Financial Crisis in1997 as the Head of Bappenas and later as the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industry of Indonesia. Prof. Dr. Ir. Ginandjar shared his views on the current financial crisis in comparison with the 1997 Asian financial crisis. He pointed out that despite some similarities between the two crises such as collapse of the financial system and temporary nationalization of financial institution, there were marked differences in terms of origin, causes and extent. He pointed out the importance of avoiding protectionism or trade war, and proposed global cooperation for urgent recovery in view of the world-wide recession that includes the developed countries, which was not the case in the 1997 Asian financial crisis. |
| Title | “The two Financial Crises” |
| Venue | Sokairo Hall |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | English（Simultaneous Japanese） |
2009.1.26[Mon]
The 11th GRIPS Forum“Egyptian-Japanese Partnership in an Increasingly Globalized World”
| Date／Time | 2009.1.26-2009.1.26 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | H.E. Dr. Walid Mahmoud Abdelnasser, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Japan |
| Title | “Egyptian-Japanese Partnership in an Increasingly Globalized World” |
| Venue | Sokairo Hall |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | English（Simultaneous Japanese） |
2009.1.19[Mon]
The 10th GRIPS Forum“Navigating Unchartered Waters: Overcoming the Financial Crisis”
| Date／Time | 2009.1.19-2009.1.19 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Dr. Kazuhito Ikeo, Mr. Hirofumi Gomi and Mr. Hajime Kitano |
| Title | “Navigating Unchartered Waters: Overcoming the Financial Crisis” |
| Venue | Sokairo Hall |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | Japanese（Simultaneous English） |
2008.12.15[Mon]
The 9th GRIPS Forum“Prospects for the Global Economy in the face of the Financial Crisis”
| Date／Time | 2008.12.15-2008.12.15 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Mr. Toshiro Muto, Chairman of the Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd., Former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan, Former Administrative Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Finance |
| Title | “Prospects for the Global Economy in the face of the Financial Crisis” |
| Venue | Sokairo Hall |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | Japanese（Simultaneous English） |
2008.12.1[Mon]
The 8th GRIPS Forum“A Glance at the Finnish Success Story in the Era of Globalization – Key policy choices and public policies”
| Date／Time | 2008.12.10-2008.12.10 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | H.E. Mr. Jorma Julin, Ambassador of Finland to Japan |
| Title | “A Glance at the Finnish Success Story in the Era of Globalization - Key policy choices and public policies” |
| Venue | Sokairo Hall |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | English（Simultaneous Japanese） |
2008.11.17[Mon]
The 7th GRIPS Forum“The Making of a President”
| Date／Time | 2008.11.17-2008.11.17 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Dr. Robert M. Orr, former President of Boeing Japan, Foreign Policy Advisor for Senator Barack Obama’s Campaign |
| Title | “The Making of a President” |
| Venue | Sokairo Hall |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | English（Simultaneous Japanese） |
2008.11.10[Mon]
The 6th GRIPS Forum“Saudi Arabia: The New Challenge for Building the Future”
| Date／Time | 2008.11.10-2008.11.10 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Dr. Bukhary Essam, Saudi Cultural Attaché in Japan |
| Title | “Saudi Arabia: The New Challenge for Building the Future” |
| Venue | Sokairo Hall |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | English（Simultaneous Japanese） |
2008.10.27[Mon]
The 5th GRIPS Forum“Future Prospects of the Japanese Economy-Taking Stocks of the Koizumi, Abe, Fukuda’s Economic Policies”
| Date／Time | 2008.10.27-2008.10.27 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Professor Hiroko Ota |
| Title | Ms. Hiroko Ota, Vice President of GRIPS and former Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy |
| Venue | Sokairo Hall |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | Japanese（Simultaneous English） |
2008.7.28[Mon]
The 4th GRIPS Forum“Innovation for Sustainable Society –Japan’s Challenges and Potentials”
| Date／Time | 2008.7.28-2008.7.28 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Prof. Kiyoshi Kurokawa, Professor of GRIPS, Science Advisor to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet |
| Title | “Innovation for Sustainable Society –Japan’s Challenges and Potentials” |
| Venue | Sokairo Hall |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | Japanese（Simultaneous English） |
2008.6.23[Mon]
The 3rd GRIPS Forum“Local Governance in Japan: Perspectives from the Eight-year Experience as a Governor”
| Date／Time | 2008.6.23-2008.6.23 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Ms. Fusae Ohta, Visiting Professor, GRIPS |
| Title | “Local Governance in Japan: Perspectives from the Eight-year Experience as a Governor” |
| Venue | Sokairo Hall |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | Japanese（Simultaneous English） |
2008.5.26[Mon]
The 2nd GRIPS Forum“The Meaning of Conservative Dominance in Korean Politics: Implications of April 9th General Election”
| Date／Time | 2008.5.26-2008.5.26 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Dr. Lee Geun, Associate Professor, Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University |
| Title | “The Meaning of Conservative Dominance in Korean Politics: Implications of April 9th General Election” |
| Venue | |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | English（Simultaneous Japanese） |
2008.4.28[Mon]
The 1st GRIPS Forum“Potential of the Japanese economy”
| Date／Time | 2008.4.28-2008.4.28 16：40-18：10 |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Tatsuo Hatta, President and Professor of GRIPS (until March 2011) |
| Title | “Potential of the Japanese economy” |
| Venue | GRIPS Soukairo Hall 1st Floor |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | Japanese（Simultaneous English） |
