The NPI Special Seminar on Economic Security, held on September 28, 2023, was organized by the Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI), a policy-oriented research institute dedicated to addressing critical international issues. The seminar featured a keynote lecture by Iida Yoichi, Director General for Economic Security Policy at the Cabinet Office and Cabinet Councillor at the National Security Secretariat.
The seminar focused on Japan's Economic Security Promotion Act, discussing its implementation and the introduction of a security clearance system. Key topics included the overall framework of economic security, enforcement status, and international cooperation strategies.
The event provided opportunities for networking among policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals. Notable speakers included NPI Chairman Aso Taro and Shiraishi Shigeaki, Director of the NPI Research Center for Economic Security, who moderated the Q&A session.
The seminar was particularly relevant for policymakers, legal professionals, and academics interested in economic security and international policy. Attendees gained insights into Japan's legislative advancements and strategies for navigating global economic challenges.
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Speakers(3)
Aso Taro
Chairman at Nakasone Peace Institute
Aso Taro is the Chairman of the Nakasone Peace Institute and has previously served as Japan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
Iida Yoichi
Director General for Economic Security Policy at Cabinet Office and National Security Secretariat
Iida Yoichi is the Director General for Economic Security Policy at Japan's Cabinet Office and serves as a Cabinet Councillor at the National Security Secretariat. He is responsible for enforcing the Economic Security Promotion Act.
Shiraishi Shigeaki
Director at Research Center for Economic Security, Nakasone Peace Institute
Shiraishi Shigeaki is the Director of the Research Center for Economic Security at the Nakasone Peace Institute, where he focuses on research and policy recommendations related to economic security.
Event Details
- Date
- September 28, 2023
- Location
- 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
- Audience
- Policymakers, legal professionals, academics