Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO) holds the special seminar titled ‘SDGs and the role of research institutes: A dialogue with Professor Melissa Leach, Director of the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK’ jointly organized with JICA Research Institute (JICA-RI) as follows.

The main aim of this seminar is to address the agendas and challenges towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to discuss the roles of research institutes in the context of post 2015 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

In particular Professor Melissa Leach will give a talk on the topic; what is happening in the development world in the context of SDGs and what IDS aims to achieve in its strategy 2015-2020 represented by the three core pillars of activity; Reducing Inequality, Accelerating Sustainability, and Building more inclusive and secure societies. Professor Leach will also address the expected role of the research institutes in Japan in this context. The speakers from IDE-JETRO and JICA-RI will respond to the talk of Professor Leach and briefly introduce their visions and plans towards SDGs followed by the discussion with participants.

November 19, 2015 (Thursday) 15:00-16:30 (Registration opens at 14:30)

International Conference Hall, 2nd floor, JICA Ichigaya Building
(10-5 Ichigaya Honmuracho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8433 Japan)
JR Chuo/Sobu-line: 10-minute walk from Ichigaya Station.
Toei Shinjuku Line: 10-minute walk from Ichigaya Station Exit A1.
Tokyo Metro Yurakucho/Nanboku Line: 8-minute walk from Ichigaya Station Exit 6.

(tentative)

English Only

IDE-JETRO, JICA Research Institute

Free