NPI / KAS Joint Seminar “Economic Security – German Perspective”
Strengthening Bilateral Ties: Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue
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KAS Country Programme Japan focuses on and promotes the bilateral relationship between Germany and Japan by initiating direct exchanges between the two countries.
The programme conducts the following: Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue, Party to Party Dialogue between CDU (Christian Democratic Union) and the LDP (Liberal Democratic Party), active exchanges with other political parties, as well as experts’ forums, conferences, study tours and scholarships. It also produces publications that are related to the work of the Programme.
KAS Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS) is a regional forum that contributes to the debate and reform of economic and governance models in Asia.
It brings together a network of policy makers, economists, political analysts and thought leaders across Asia to discuss emerging issues, propose policy alternatives and share best practices. These discussions in Asia are also brought to the fore in Europe through expert conferences, seminars, and workshops. Publications on key topics are also regularly released to provide insights and recommendations to national and regional policymakers.
The protection of a rules-based international order, and continued peace and prosperity in the region be it maritime, land or cyberspace.
Ensuring sustainable economic growth and development, inclusive of climate change, energy, biodiversity and environmental protection.
Creating a society where technology, strong democratic institutions, diversity and gender equality go hand-in-hand to support human flourishing.
The roundtable, ‘Shaping the Equiverse: Building Inclusive Urban Spaces for Women in South Asia’, took place on 6 March 2024 at the India International Centre in New Delhi. It was co-organised by TalentNomics India and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s (KAS) Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS). The primary objective of this roundtable is to identify actionable […]
On the 1st of March 2024, KAS Japan, in partnership with the Institute of South Asian Studies NUS (ISAS), hosted an engaging workshop building on the insights shared in the recent publication “The Making of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)”.
In this paper, Naoki Takiguchi (Senior Programme Manager / Political Analyst for Country Programme Japan of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung) analyzes Japan’s political funding scandal, providing personal insights and observations, as well as his own thoughts on the future for political reform in the Reiwa era.
Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS) are delighted to present “The Civic Canvas: Highlighting Youth Perspectives”, a series composed of half a dozen essays written by emerging young leaders who participated in this year’s Southeast Asia-South Asia-Taiwan (SEASAT) Youth Camp.
The IPEF Discussion Papers represent the diverse perspectives and viewpoints offered by scholars in each of the IPEF member countries. The collection includes contributions from various disciplines such as economics, political science, international relations, and others. This interdisciplinary approach enriches our understanding of the depth and breadth of the emerging Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
On October 24 and 25, the Japan office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) hosted a forum on “Japan and EU Connecting in the Nexus of Security and Development” with the EU-Japan Advanced Research Network (EJARN).
KAS Japan proudly announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI) and KAS Japan, represented by Hirofumi Nakasone and Rabea Brauer, respectively. The signing was witnessed by the German Ambassador in Japan, Clemens von Goetze, and Dr. Peter Fischer-Bollin, Head of Division Analysis and Consulting at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. The […]
Following the signing of a MoU in December, Tuesday, February 20th 2024, marked the successful opening of our joint seminar series with the Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI).
On February 7 and 8, we hosted an inter-parliamentary dialogue between CDU/CSU members of the German Bundestag and their Japanese counterparts from LDP, CDP, JIP, Komeito and DPFP in Tokyo. The collaborative exchange delved into pivotal areas such as security, energy, trade, and technology, forging a path towards stronger ties between our nations.
Building upon the insightful discussions on the pivotal role of urban spaces in achieving gender parity at our 8th Annual Leadership Conference, TalentNomics India and KAS Japan invite you to contribute your valuable insights on the topic.
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