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Welcome from the Chair
While Japan’s global competitiveness has suffered in recent years, the nation’s infrastructure, social cohesiveness and intellectual capital have remained strong. Unfortunately, the growing insularity in business and other segments of society is a very dangerous risk in today’s fast-changing, interconnected world.
As these issues cut across disciplines and sectors, IMPACT Japan is being set up as a much needed, interdisciplinary, catalyst organization with the mission to research, measure, and prototype new solutions in collaboration with key organizations across business, academia, government, and the citizen sector.
To create the next generation of global leaders, greater support for study and work abroad is needed, including a scholarship program, well-funded by both public and private sources. The program should also be fully supported by businesses that realize the value of hiring employees with a wider perspective and global viewpoint.
In addition to leading the development of local versions of global movements such as TEDx and Global Entrepreneurship Week, IMPACT Japan is also acting as a catalyst to help develop high priority programs tailored to Japan such as the scholarship program and complementary initiatives.
We look forward to working with all stakeholders on initiatives to help Japan regain its role as a vibrant society that can make a major impact on the world.
Kiyoshi Kurokawa
