GR Japan held its third International Policy Forum of 2023 on 27 April, welcoming Yoshihiro Seki, Member of the House of Representatives and former State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and former Minister of the Environment.  Mr. Seki discussed his insights into enhancing Japan’s economic security, environmental and economic policies, and the future of the Kishida administration.  The event was hosted by GR Japan’s Jakob Edberg and Mary Popeo.

With more than 30 years of experience working managerial positions at United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), working International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Uramoto brings a wealth of knowledge and unparalleled skills to GR Japan. His expertise covers international aid and development in numerus areas from humanitarian programmes to education and health, international relations, migration, social justice, CSR (corporate social responsibility), and ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance).

GR Japan was invited as a guest lecturer to the practical training course on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP) to share their professional experience and knowledge with the students.

GR Japan welcomed Mr. Ohamazaki, one of Japan’s most respected election analysists to the International Policy Forum Webinar on 29 October.  Mr. Ohamazaki shared his latest predictions of the results of the House of Representatives election on 31 October, based on IT and big data.  He also shared valuable insights on the current political geography of Japan.  The webinar was hosted by GR Japan’s CEO & President, Jakob Edberg and Analyst, Erika Negishi Bulach.

Predictions for the 2021 House of Representatives Election