東京大学公共政策大学院 | GraSPP / Graduate School of Public Policy | The university of Tokyo

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10月27日（火）の授業は休講です。

The University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP) will be holding a live online session via Zoom for prospective applicants to the Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP). In this session, participants will find an overview of GraSPP and learning opportunities, and hear from the faculty, alumni and students their perspectives on the current policy challenges facing us. To attend the session, you will need to register in advance from here. Date and time: Saturday, October 31 16:00-18:00 Tokyo, Seoul 15:00-17:00 Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore, Taipei 14:00-16:00 Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane

Program: An Introduction to GraSPP—Master of Public Policy International Program by Prof. Toshiro Nishizawa

Faculty Talk “The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision (FOIP): Are They Compatible?” by Prof. Akio Takahara (former Dean)

Alumni talk on “Public Policy Challenges beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic” joined by students by Alumni and students from East & Southeast Asia

Host: The University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Public Policy 

Co-host: A group of GraSPP alumni

https://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Flyer_InfoSession_MPPIP2020_20201031rv.pdf

Call for Application

 GraSPP Policy Challenge 2020: Global Innovative Public Policy Solutions 

Do you have a proposed solution to an important public policy problem? Can you apply your analytical skills to solve a policy issue? Do you want to showcase your idea during an international conference? Do you want to meet creative students from all around the world?

  Course Syllabus

GraSPP Policy Challenge (GPC) offers a unique opportunity to students from diverse background to collaborate and seek to improve their teambuilding and policy-making skills. Participants are tasked with responding to pressing real-world policy challenges as a group, and with designing policies and proposals in response to those challenges.

All students from GraSPP/STIG/GSDM are strongly encouraged to apply. Finalist groups will be ultimately invited to present at the GPPN Virtual Conference 2021* hosted by GraSPP in March 2021.

 

Theme: The Crisis of Globalization as We Know It Starting from the 2008-2009 financial crisis, and especially with the events of and after 2016 (Brexit, election of Donald Trump as US President, heightened US-China tensions), many commentators of international affairs have started to point to a crisis of globalization. The Covid-19 pandemic has massively contributed to this line of argument. International travel has been completely disrupted all over the planet, and globalized production chains are increasingly perceived as too risky. Despite the obvious global nature of the pandemic, the lack of international coordination has been all too evident. Indeed, while a voluminous literature has been accumulating over several decades concerning the necessity to go beyond the nation-state, and the considerable growth of multilateral diplomacy, regional integration, and International Organizations, the nation-state has re-emerged, in a time of acute crisis, as the most important reference framework for policy making, but also for political mobilisation. Borders have been shut everywhere, nationals have been repatriated, new economic policies, stimulus and rescue packages have been devised primarily on a national base. Even in the EU, where regional integration is extremely deep and fully institutionalised, the response to the pandemic was at the beginning almost completely developed at a national level by national governments. Furthermore, as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, it appears that international efforts for sustainable development grounded in multilateralism may have been derailed. With all probability, as announced by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the SDGs cannot be met by 2030, given the severe economic contraction of 2020 and the ensuing social and political problems of the next few years. On the other hand, however, the pandemic has also introduced habits such as telework, which may help the progress on some SDGs. Despite all this, one may argue that the need for an enhanced global governance remains strong, and it has been intensified by Covid-19. We invite students at all GPPN Schools to contribute to a discussion about the state of globalisation in the light of the risks it can harbour and the advantages it can offer. What kind of globalization is still possible? To the benefit of whom? Based on what economic, ethical and political principles? We also would like students to think about concrete proposals for the advancement of regional and international cooperation, for the strengthening of global governance mechanisms and institutions, in specific areas as well as in the more general domain of international relations.   The Challenge We are looking for student presentations on public policy/international relations proposals that demonstrate: A precise identification and analysis of an important and pressing problem; this precise analysis of the problem will need to be clear prior to discussion of any possible solutions A strong use of analytics and empirics and how these can be applied to inform a solution to the public policy problem identified An astute understanding of how policy solutions can be implemented given the interests of the policy actors in the chosen context A clear awareness of whether and when similar solutions have been tried in the past, why they were successful or how they can be amended in order to be successful in the future.

 

How to apply: Application Guideline Students should form teams of either 4 or 5 members and work together to develop their projects.

The group must consist of 4-5 Master’s students who are currently enrolled in GraSPP, STIG or/and GSDM and apply via the online form: https://forms.gle/SKeB1ovF7tqLhDTj7 by 20 October. You may also apply individually and leave GraSPP to find your teammates. Announcement of the groups and advisors will be made by 23 October.

- Your proposals and presentations will be assessed against the following criteria which will also be used at the conference: 25% Problem Analysis 25% Strength of Solution & Real-World Feasibility 15% Implementation Analysis (incl. Stakeholders) 15% Long-Term Sustainability 20% Quality of Presentation   All teams (who passed the internal presentation screening) selected to participate in the GPPN Virtual conference 2021 will each give a presentation online on the first or second day of the conference of up to 3 minutes with 6 minutes Q&A by jury members. Participating groups of GPPN Conference will post their videos in advance on a prepared online platform for a Pre-Video Screening   Schedule (TBC)

12:30-12:55, 13 October: Info Session

20 October: Application deadline

9:30-10:15, 23 October: Briefing Session - Announcement of the Advisors and groupings

23 November: Deadline for Research Proposals

24-30 November: Feedback on research proposals by professors

26 November – 2 December: A2 Course Registration

22 or 23 December or early January 2021: Presentation and selection of GPPN Conference participants & Announcement of Finalists

24 January 2021: Deadline for submission of PPT slides and a final policy proposal

Between 1-5 February: Presentation Rehearsal (*GPPN participants only)  

By 24 February: Deadline for final video submission

5-7 March: Attend the GPPN Virtual Conference 2021 

 

Credits

You can register this initiative as a Case Study course “GraSPP Policy Challenge – Global Innovative Public Policy Solutions” (5140735) in A2 term. Those who complete all the requirements will earn 2 credits. (Grades: Pass/fail) 

* Course registration for A2 term is required separately to earn credits. For more information, please check the course syllabus. This course can be taken repeatedly and counted as up to 4 credits.

 

Info Session: 12:30-12:55, 13 October

*Pre-registration is required: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GgxKgcsDTgyuWhBj5gWWkw

 

*GPPN Virtual Conference 2021

5 – 7 March, 2021, hosted by Graduate School of Public Policy, the University of Tokyo

GraSPP will host the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) virtual conference on 4-6 March, 2021. GPPN’s mission is to address the most pressing public policy challenges of the 21st century, including public policy education and training. Students selected to participate will have the opportunity to present their projects to the deans and students of seven of the most prestigious public policy schools.

  ------ *What is the GPPN? Founded in 2005, the Global Public Policy Network is an international group of seven top public policy schools from around the world: School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University; New York, U.S. Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), London School of Economics and Political Science; London, UK School of Public Affairs, Sciences Po; Paris, France Hertie School; Berlin, Germany Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS); Singapore Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), University of Tokyo; Tokyo, Japan Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo ; São Paulo, Brazil    Since its founding, members of the GPPN have organized annual conferences for the students and deans from member schools to meet and discuss pressing issues of global public policy. GPPN members have also established exchange and dual degrees programs, allowing students to benefit from this international network of the most prestigious public affairs schools in the world.

To learn more about the GPPN, you can find the past projects: https://www.gppnetwork.org/

 ------   Inquiry Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the course. Coordinator: Aoi Ohno (intl_application@pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp)  

Study Abroad: Updates on the “Go Global” website （Individual Application) The International Exchange Group updated the “Go Global” website as follows. If you wish to apply for these programs, please refer the “Go Global” website and apply for it directly. Online Program Online English language learning with ICTE Winter Abroad at Yonsei AEARU Global Learning Initiatives Program

Associate Professor Naomi Aoki's research paper, "The importance of the assurance that ‘humans are still in the decision loop’ for public trust in artificial intelligence: Evidence from an online experiment," was published in Computers in Human Behavior.

The public policy of the government affects all aspects of our daily lives. The world is constantly changing and this has increased the movement towards the greater use of policy design and implementation. Now we are facing a very rare disaster, the coronavirus pandemic, which has spread all over the world with alarming speed and infected millions of people. No country is spared from this crisis. We have seen the magnitude of its effects on the global economy, which is unlike anything that we have experienced before. Governments are implementing policies to contain the pandemic while struggling to maintain the economic activities of their countries. It makes me realize that our role as public servants is now more important than ever in sharing rapid and transparent information, elevating awareness, strategizing and planning amidst the chaos of containing the spread of the virus, saving lives, ensuring social protections, and sustaining economies. Studying at GraSPP has broadened my knowledge in economics, public policy, and the developmental issues of countries. I graduated from GraSPP in 2018. Being a diplomat, my job requires me to be familiar with subjects like non-traditional and traditional security issues, human rights, climate change, etc. These requirements became a driving force for my pursuit of further study in public policy, which can cover a wide range of disciplines. As I was working in the ASEAN Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Myanmar, I preferred to study in one of its partner countries and at a prestigious university in Asia. Therefore, I chose MPP/IP at GraSPP at the University of Tokyo, which has cutting-edge research capacity with high-profile faculty members who are world-leading academics and practitioners in the public policy field. At GraSPP, I got the opportunity to study more in-depth on subjects of interest to me that also support my current career. As public policy is a broad subject, I was also able to learn different fields such as politics and international relations, cybersecurity, energy, finance, etc. This knowledge is very useful and efficient in my career, as it is applicable to the future of policy making in my country. Long before my study at GraSPP, I always wanted to learn more about ethnicity, conflict issues, and other subjects related to conflict study as Myanmar is a country that has suffered from long-standing civil war and ethnic conflicts. Our government is also prioritizing building peace in the country to end the decades-long conflicts of Myanmar. Therefore, during my study at GraSPP, I focused on the courses that were related to peace building and conflict prevention. It was a great opportunity for me to study all of these subjects at GraSPP, as they are useful for my career and for the problem solving of my country. Upon graduation, I came back and resumed my diplomatic career in Myanmar. The knowledge, proficiency, and experience I acquired at GraSPP has sharpened my thinking, understanding of policy making, and research and problem-solving skills in my profession. GraSPP gives us the opportunity to study a wide range of interesting subjects depending on our preferences and helps us sharpen our ability to identify issues and challenges of the public policy field. It is also partnered with other prestigious universities around the world. We can communicate and study together with students from these partner universities in projects and case studies through online communication in classes. Meeting with not only the Japanese students but also other international students who come from different countries, different fields, and different cultural backgrounds is also an incredible learning experience at the University of Tokyo. Therefore, I would like to recommend those who are interested in studying public policy to try the MPP/IP programme, as it will provide you a great learning opportunity to advance your skills and profession. I can assure you that you will never regret studying at GraSPP.

The lottery has not been held. All students who registered by the deadline can take this course. Please note that additional registration are not permitted.  

The lottery has not been held. All students who registered by the deadline can take this course. Please note that additional registration are not permitted.  

The lottery has not been held. All students who registered by the deadline can take this course. Please note that additional registration are not permitted.  

 

GraSPP Policy Challenge 2020: Global Innovative Public Policy Solutions 

Do you have a proposed solution to an important public policy problem? Can you apply your analytical skills to solve a policy issue? Do you want to showcase your idea during an international conference? Do you want to meet creative students from all around the world?

 

GraSPP Policy Challenge (GPC) offers a unique opportunity to students from diverse background to collaborate and seek to improve their teambuilding and policy-making skills. Participants are tasked with responding to pressing real-world policy challenges as a group, and with designing policies and proposals in response to those challenges.

All students from GraSPP/STIG/GSDM are strongly encouraged to apply. Finalist groups will be ultimately invited to present at the GPPN Virtual Conference 2021* hosted by GraSPP in March 2021.

Course syllabus

(More information on the course will be announced on the student bulletin board shortly.)

  Online Info Session: 12:30-13:00, 13 October

*Pre-registration is required: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GgxKgcsDTgyuWhBj5gWWkw

 

Theme: The Crisis of Globalization as We Know It Starting from the 2008-2009 financial crisis, and especially with the events of and after 2016 (Brexit, election of Donald Trump as US President, heightened US-China tensions), many commentators of international affairs have started to point to a crisis of globalization. The Covid-19 pandemic has massively contributed to this line of argument. International travel has been completely disrupted all over the planet, and globalized production chains are increasingly perceived as too risky. Despite the obvious global nature of the pandemic, the lack of international coordination has been all too evident. Indeed, while a voluminous literature has been accumulating over several decades concerning the necessity to go beyond the nation-state, and the considerable growth of multilateral diplomacy, regional integration, and International Organizations, the nation-state has re-emerged, in a time of acute crisis, as the most important reference framework for policy making, but also for political mobilisation. Borders have been shut everywhere, nationals have been repatriated, new economic policies, stimulus and rescue packages have been devised primarily on a national base. Even in the EU, where regional integration is extremely deep and fully institutionalised, the response to the pandemic was at the beginning almost completely developed at a national level by national governments. Furthermore, as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, it appears that international efforts for sustainable development grounded in multilateralism may have been derailed. With all probability, as announced by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the SDGs cannot be met by 2030, given the severe economic contraction of 2020 and the ensuing social and political problems of the next few years. On the other hand, however, the pandemic has also introduced habits such as telework, which may help the progress on some SDGs. Despite all this, one may argue that the need for an enhanced global governance remains strong, and it has been intensified by Covid-19. We invite students at all GPPN Schools to contribute to a discussion about the state of globalisation in the light of the risks it can harbour and the advantages it can offer. What kind of globalization is still possible? To the benefit of whom? Based on what economic, ethical and political principles? We also would like students to think about concrete proposals for the advancement of regional and international cooperation, for the strengthening of global governance mechanisms and institutions, in specific areas as well as in the more general domain of international relations.   The Challenge We are looking for student presentations on public policy/international relations proposals that demonstrate: A precise identification and analysis of an important and pressing problem; this precise analysis of the problem will need to be clear prior to discussion of any possible solutions A strong use of analytics and empirics and how these can be applied to inform a solution to the public policy problem identified An astute understanding of how policy solutions can be implemented given the interests of the policy actors in the chosen context A clear awareness of whether and when similar solutions have been tried in the past, why they were successful or how they can be amended in order to be successful in the future.

 

*GPPN Virtual Conference 2021

5 – 7 March, 2021 (TBC), hosted by Graduate School of Public Policy, the University of Tokyo

GraSPP will host the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) virtual conference on 5-7 March, 2021 (). GPPN’s mission is to address the most pressing public policy challenges of the 21st century, including public policy education and training. Students selected to participate will have the opportunity to present their projects to the deans and students of seven of the most prestigious public policy schools.

  *What is the GPPN? Founded in 2005, the Global Public Policy Network is an international group of seven top public policy schools from around the world: School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University; New York, U.S. Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), London School of Economics and Political Science; London, UK School of Public Affairs, Sciences Po; Paris, France Hertie School; Berlin, Germany Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS); Singapore Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), University of Tokyo; Tokyo, Japan Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo ; São Paulo, Brazil  Since its founding, members of the GPPN have organized annual conferences for the students and deans from member schools to meet and discuss pressing issues of global public policy. GPPN members have also established exchange and dual degrees programs, allowing students to benefit from this international network of the most prestigious public affairs schools in the world.

To learn more about the GPPN, you can find the past projects: https://www.gppnetwork.org/

  Inquiry Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the course. Coordinator: Aoi Ohno (intl_application@pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp)