In response to a request by the Japan Foundation, GRIPS conducted a half-day training program on

April 2, 2012, as a part of the Osaka School of International Public Policy and the Japan Foundation

Joint Lecture Series.

The 38-member delegation of diplomats and officials from 34 countries visited GRIPS and attended a lecture given by Prof. Masahiro Horie, Vice President of GRIPS, entitled, “Japanese Government in Brief.”