Japan: challenges and opportunities in the global economy [WP933]

• Global economy
• Multilateral institutions, key countries and regions

• Date: Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 October, 2008
• Venue: Wiston House

  Wilton Park; Wiston House, Steyning; West Sussex; BN44 3DZ; +44 (0) 1903 815 020

  For more information see Your stay at Wilton Park

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• Event no.: WP933
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This conference discussed the following points:

• What challenges and opportunities face Japan in the global economy?
• Where is there scope for international cooperation, and where are the tension points?
• What is Japan’s role in international economic and development forums and initiatives?
• What are the key issues facing Japan’s economic relationships with the US, Europe, and the Asian region?
• How will Japan be affected by the developing BRIC economies; globalization; climate change and the economic impact of social and demographic change?
• What responsibilities does Japan hold as the world’s largest creditor and second largest economy?

Contacts

Programme Director: Robin Hart

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