PRESENTER:
Tatsuhiro Shindo, Chief Executive Director, JETRO Chicago
TOPIC:
Japan in Transition: Beyond the Recovery of the Great East Japan Earthquake
Friday, February 15th, 2013
Friday, February 15th, 2013
12:00pm –
1:15pm
Seminar
Room, Center for the Study of Global Change
Nearly two
years ago, Japan was struck by the powerful Great East Japan Earthquake and
devastating tsunami, a disaster that hit Japan like no other. While the
Tohoku region of Japan suffered the brunt of the initial devastation of the
Great East Japan Earthquake, the protracted effects have accelerated transition
in Japan’s global economic outlook, multinational industries, and have created
a conflicting convergence between nuclear and renewable energy sources.
This presentation will provide a detailed and personalized overview of the
impact of the March 11th disaster, and illustrate the continuing
efforts being made to sustain Japan’s economic recovery and to revitalize the
Tohoku region. Facing an aging and shrinking population, increasingly
competitive global business environment, endaka (strong yen), and
political and economic challenges at home and abroad, Japan is in the midst of
rebuilding and reshaping its future.
Tatsuhiro
Shindo was
appointed the Chief Executive Director of the Chicago office of the Japan
External Trade Organization (JETRO) in April 2010. Mr. Shindo joined
JETRO in 1982, following his graduation from the School of Political Science
and Economics, at Waseda University. Mr. Shindo has authored, co-authored
and edited a number of books, policy papers and articles. In January
2010, his book Basic Knowledge of Economy of United States of America:
Policy of President Obama, was published by JETRO, and became a bestseller
in its topic category in Japan.
JETRO, or
the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization
that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of
the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad,
JETRO's core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign
direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms
maximize their global export potential.
Persons with disabilities
interested in attending our events who may require assistance, please contact
us in advance at (812)
855-3765.
East
Asian Studies Center
Indiana
University
1021
East Third Street
Memorial
Hall West 207
Bloomington,
IN 47405
Phone:
(812) 855-3765
Fax:
(812) 855-7762
E-mail:
easc@indiana.edu
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