June 8-10, 2009 10:00-17:30 (JST)
(open house throughout sessions)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a crucial driving force for innovation, employment and development in a country’s economy. But these SMEs have long faced difficulties in financing. And thus, long-term sustainable development has been restrained.
Amid capital depletion, risk aversion and credit contraction in the current global economic crisis, the issue of financing for SMEs is a pressing issue for all nations. It needs to be addressed with joint efforts by governments, financial institutions and enterprises, to enhance innovation in financial systems, products and services, and to improve the sustainable development of SMEs.
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June 16, 2009 (Tue) 10:00 – 13:00 (JST)
On June 16, 2009 (Tue), Tokyo Development Learning Center will host a half-day seminar by video link with the Shanghai Distance Learning Center, China:
Regulation and Deregulation of the Financial System:
What Role to Play in the Crisis
date: June 16, 2009 (Tue)
time: 10:00 – 13:00 (JST)
venue: Tokyo Development Learning Center
Fukoku Seimei Bldg 10F, 2-2-2
Uchisaiwai-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: (03) 3597-1333 Fax: (03) 3597-9161
organizer: Asia-Pacific Finance and Development Center
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March 17-19, 2009
Over 70 people in six locations throughout Asia took part in a new course “CSR for Sustainable Business and Development”. The course analyzed the relevance and benefits of the CSR activities and explored the connection between corporate strategy and development issues in Asia.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see CSR for Sustainable Business and Development
September 30, 2008 15:00 - 16:30 (Seoul)
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“I believe in the market economy, but not a breakaway market economy. The government has to play a role in monitoring it”.
Credited with leading his country back to economic health from the brink of bankruptcy 10 years ago, former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung offered his views on the current financial crisis engulfing the United States. With nearly 200 young professionals from 12 Asia Pacific countries tuning in, “the size is different, but the nature is the same” noted Kim, and suggested that the US might find it useful to examine the Korean approach to recovery.
Kim spoke via videoconference from the GDLN affiliate in Seoul, the Korea Development Institute, as the featured speaker for the third session of “Catalysts of Change”. Organized by GDLN Asia Pacific (Global Development Learning Network), ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) and the World Bank, the session was moderated by World Bank Regional Communications Manager Peter Stephens.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see CATALYSTS OF CHANGE: An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia OVERVIEW
October 28, 2008 10:00 - 13:30 (JST)
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a set of innovative agricultural practices and is attracting international attention because its methods increase the productivity of land and water, resulting in higher yields than traditional methods. The TDLC and NGO Zutto Sustainable held a “Workshop for International System for Rice Intensification (SRI) Network”, on October 28, 2008 by connecting Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan and the United States via the World Bank’s Global Development Learning Network.
November 27th(Thursday) 18:00-19:30 (JST), 2008
In this last session, we would like to look at the approach to development issues from the perspectives of the arts. We will have two speakers, one of the leading modern artists, Tatsuo Miyajima and young photographer who has great knowledge of the northern part of Uganda, the Gulu. We will discuss how they can make use of their artistic sensitivity in addressing developing countries’ problems.
Half of the 90 min session will be used for Q&A so we will be waiting for your active participation.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist/Artist Meets Orphan
December 8, 2008, Monday, 3:00pm-4:00pm (Tokyo time)
The World has been faced with unprecedented challenges and structural shifts in its international economy and finance landscape, so are domestic economies in most countries. How the economic growth in the East Asia is and will be affected by recent global economic difficulties? Would the East Asian integration be influenced, and, if so, how? What are the most salient issues in ASEAN, ASEAN+3, or ASEAN+6?
Monday, May 26, 2008
An archived version of the webcast is available for view.
The children of today are the leaders of tomorrow.
The World Bank Tokyo Office, Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) and UNICEF will initiate a Youth Dialogue via videoconference on the occasion of TICAD IV (Tokyo International Conference on African Development) to encourage the younger generation from Asian and African countries to add their voice to this important process.
November 20th (Thursday) 18:00-19:30 (JST), 2008
This will show one of the approaches from Japan to the HIV/AIDS orphan. We will have two speakers, Teruaki Kaku and Nobuhiko Ichimiya, University students and also staff from NGO PLAS, who are actively supporting the HIV/AIDS orphans. They will talk about how they have started their actions and their approaches to the problems of the HIV/AIDS orphans.
Half of the 90 minute session will be used for Q&A so we are looking forward to enjoying your active participation.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist/Artist Meets Orphan
Thursday, March 13, 2008 16:00 - 17:30
Keynote speaker: Ms. Sarah Cliffe, Director for Strategy and Operations, East Asia and Pacific Region, The World Bank.
Professor Juichi Inada of Senshu University and other Japanese specialists in this field will also share their perspectives.
Tokyo Development Learning Center
A Japan/World Bank Distance Learning Partnership Project
The World Bank • Fukoku Seimei Bldg. 10F • 2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0011
Tel: +81-(0)3-3597-1333 • Fax: +81-(0)3-3597-9161 • E-mail us here