Policy Research Institute (PRI) held its “Seminar on Economic Policies 2023” from May 18 to June 7, 2023, for the first time in four years in person, in Tokyo. This annual seminar is aimed at helping participating countries to develop their human resources, through the dissemination of knowledge and experiences regarding the Japanese public finance and economy to young executive candidates from finance ministries of developing countries, especially those in Asia, with which Japan has close social and economic relations. 12 officials from 12 countries participated in the seminar.
Curriculum
Lectures on Japan’s economy and finances were delivered by MOF/PRI and other relevant government institutions, scholars, and experts.
s【Policy Lecture】
Lectures on Japanese culture and society were delivered by scholars and experts.
【General Lecture】
The participants formed several groups according to the topics they chose in light of their respective national policy issues. Each group identified common issues within group members, discussed policy recommendations for their own countries under the guidance of a scholar or expert, and presented their group policy papers as the outcome.
【Group Work (left), Presentation (right)】
The participants visited following organizations and facilities to understand the economy and the social environment in Japan.
【Bank of Japan】
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