Seminar & Events
International Symposium
Towards Sustainable Development and International Cooperation: Papua New Guinea at 50 Years of Independence
In the Pacific Islands, geopolitical interest is growing, particularly with China’s increasing influence as a new donor. In addition, the impact of climate change is increasingly recognized as a tangible threat, drawing international attention to the sustainable development in the region. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious impact on tourism and other industries, and has also revealed the weakness of domestic governance, including healthcare and education. Furthermore, the decline in U.S. development assistance is also beginning to affect the Pacific Islands.
The Leaders’ Declaration at the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10), held in Tokyo last year, reaffirmed that climate change is the single greatest threat to the region and emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation for both mitigation and adaptation. In response, initiatives such as support for the expansion of social-issue-driven startup enterprises in the Pacific region are being developed.
This symposium will focus on Papua New Guinea, which marks its 50th anniversary of independence and is gaining attention as a resource exporting country. Through the presentations and discussion, we will examine the challenges of achieving sustainable development, the current regulatory environment and climate change measures.
We look forward to your participation.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 10 September 2025 (JST) 14:00-17:00 (Door opens at 13:30)
Venue
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Headquarters, 5F Meeting Room ABC
(Ark Mori Building, 5F, 12-32, Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Program
| Time |
Program |
|---|---|
| 14:00-14:05 |
Opening Remarks
|
| 14:05-14:15 |
Guest Remarks
|
| 14:15-14:20 |
Concept Introduction
|
| 14:20-15:00 |
Keynote Presentation
|
| 15:00-15:20 |
Panel Presentation 1
|
| 15:20-15:30 | Break |
| 15:30-15:50 |
Panel Presentation 2
|
| 15:50-16:10 |
Panel Presentation 3
|
| 16:10-16:30 |
Panel Presentation 4 "Public Health Challenges and Initiatives in Highland Region―The Power of the Tradition of Caring for Own Tribes and Clans”
|
| 16:30-16:00 |
Panel Discussion and Q&A
|
*The program is subject to change.
Languages
Japanese and English（Simultaneous interpretation will be available.）
Capacity
Organizer
Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO)
Supporting Organizations
Pacific Islands Centre (PIC), Japan-Papua New Guinea Association (TBC)
Registration
Please register via the following URL:
https://www.jetro.go.jp/form5/pub/roc/20250910form-venue
Registration Deadline
Monday, 8 September 2025, 13:00 JST
*Registration will close once capacity is reached.
Participation Fee
Free
Contact:
Outreach Event Division, Research Administration Department, IDE-JETRO
E-mail: sympo-sc