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

公共政策大学院の授業に関連して行われた学生による各種政策課題に関する多様な分析で、政策形成に資する論文を掲載しています。 2022年 『合成生物学のテクノロジーアセスメント』 笹森宥穂・亀山裕貴・上土井猛・陳泰山・古川隼・日野綾子 (2022年6月) [GraSPP-P-22-001] PDF(3.34MB) 2021年 『培養肉に関するテクノロジーアセスメント』 村山俊太・桐山真美・古川慶人・高橋美礼・張智翔 (2021年3月) [GraSPP-P-21-001] PDF(3.05MB) 2017年 『ブロックチェーン技術のテクノロジーアセスメント』 グレッグ海・嶋吉慧・白石桃子・三重野航・宮本寛之 (2017年10月) [GraSPP-P-17-001] PDF(3.41MB) 2016年 『インビジブルビジョンに関するテクノロジーアセスメント』 石黒未有・白木三沙・田中裕幸 (2016年2月) [GraSPP-P-16-001] PDF(1.96MB) 2015年 『宇宙新輸送システムの官民展望―ロケット・宇宙港・オペレーション―』 坂井伸行・中南翔太・古川ひかる・金井英樹 (2015年12月) [GraSPP-P-15-001] PDF(2.50MB) 2014年 『導電性テザー』 青柳拓人・松山大樹・渡辺凛(2014年11月) [GraSPP-P-14-003] PDF(1.05MB) 『自動運転技術に関する現状調査と提言』 浜本貴史・樋口祐介・羅芝賢(2013年3月) [GraSPP-P-14-002] PDF(579KB) 『高齢社会におけるコミュニティバスの費用便益分析』 中野諭・広島俊明・深尾龍太郎・安田篤史(2013年3月) [GraSPP-P-14-001] PDF(4.17MB) 2013年 『M2Mに関するテクノロジー・アセスメント』 谷口智哉・大久保翔太(2013年1月) [GraSPP-P-13-001] PDF(1.6MB) 2012年 『テレワーク導入の実証分析』 中野諭・成田佳月（2012年3月） [GraSPP-P-12-003] PDF(1.51MB) “Yangon Circular Railway Development Project” Moe Thida, Zhu Zhui, Zhou Xiaojing, Muhammad Halley Yudhistira, Jeff Volinski (Mar 2012) [GraSPP-P-E-12-001] PDF(1.62MB) 『年金基金からのVC投資拡大の可能性』 大鐘進之祐・加藤大祐・鈴木大地・安井秀隆（2012年3月） [GraSPP-P-12-002] PDF(1.25MB) 『VCT税制導入によるベンチャー企業活性化について』 清水友貴・高木駿平・福井倫行（2012年3月） [GraSPP-P-12-001] PDF(1.12MB) 2011年 『岐阜鉄軌道廃線からみる都市内公共交通のあり方の考察』 岩田知也（2011年3月） [GraSPP-P-11-003] PDF(4.2MB) 『ローカルテレビ局をめぐる経営環境―ハード事業統合の有効性―』 安井秀隆・各務公将・細川恵理（2011年2月） [GraSPP-P-11-002] PDF(5.1MB) 『スマートグリッドの導入が与える社会への影響評価―スマートメーターの在り方とステーク・ホルダーの便益―』 馬渕晋吾・森林萌（2011年2月） [GraSPP-P-11-001] PDF(2.2MB) 2010年 『青森市市街地活性化のための現状分析と提言』 岩田知也・内海正太郎・日諸恵利（2010年3月） [GraSPP-P-10-004] PDF(3.7MB) 『Roadmap for PFI Road―道路維持修繕事業を対象としたPFI導入可能性分析―』 川瀬翔平・佐藤直人・原貴紀（2010年3月） [GraSPP-P-10-003] PDF(1.68MB) 『都市交通を中心としたまちづくりの効果―日暮里・舎人ライナーにみる政策合意―』 淺野健・小島孝典・山形成彦（2010年3月） [GraSPP-P-10-002 and ITPU-P-10-001] PDF(2.99MB) 『定量的な政策評価に基づく離職者向け公共職業訓練の在り方に関する検討』 加藤寛和・壽福朝子・遠山祐太・吉田充（2010年3月） [GraSPP-P-10-001] PDF(1.25MB) 2009年 『J-REIT 税制改正の政策評価と政策提言』 菅谷いつみ・東出一三(2009年3月) [GraSPP-P-09-004] PDF(1.65MB) 『地域冷暖房システムの補助金効率性に関する分析』 白井清兼・新藤稔之・当麻江美・福田健一(2009年3月) [GraSPP-P-09-003] PDF(2.04MB) 『医師の地域偏在の課題と政策提言』 西部裕介・壽福朝子(2009年3月) [GraSPP-P-09-002] PDF(2.63MB) 『中央リニア新幹線導入による外部効果の算出』 野見山裕樹・渡邉謙太・山下貴士・山本康次郎(2009年3月) [GraSPP-P-09-001 and ITPU-P-09-001] PDF(2.36MB) 2008年 『医師偏在問題の実証分析　地域・診療科目間偏在の要因分析と政策提言』 松井英典・安藤拓道・福岡恵美・井口晋一朗・西部裕介(2008年3月) [GraSPP-P-08-004] PDF(1.62MB) 『京町家保存のための財源確保制度の提案と検討　開発権移転プランと容積配分プラン』 本多たけ美 (2008年3月) [GraSPP-P-08-003] PDF(745KB) 『宇都宮市の中心市街地活性化のための政策提言』 荒木康行・長田大輔 (2008年3月) [GraSPP-P-08-002] PDF(980KB) 『都市交通政策における一考察　―宇都宮市LRT導入計画を事例として―』 梶原啓・田中輝征・半谷芽衣子 (2008年3月) [GraSPP-P-08-001] PDF(3.8MB) 2007年 『東アジア圏民間航空市場統合に関する制度的問題点とこれに対する対応について』 三上誠順 (2007年3月) [GraSPP-P-07-006 and ITPU-P-07-003] PDF(1.18MB) (* 参考文献として「リサーチペーパー」を掲載しました) 『ブロードバンド整備をめぐる一試算　デジタル・ディバイド解消のために』 伊藤利江子・背戸拓也・増田智樹・横山智志 (2007年3月) [GraSPP-P-07-005] PDF(905MB) 『東アジア航空圏の市場統合効果についての検証』 豊原行伸・久富麻都佳・森祐一郎・三上誠順 (2007年3月) [GraSPP-P-07-004 and ITPU-P-07-002] PDF(1.01MB) 『中小企業分析　貸出市場における信用保証制度の有効性について』 小田切未来・春山大樹・吉田真矩 (2007年3月) [GraSPP-P-07-003] PDF(1.23MB) 『UPREIT が郊外のファミリー向け賃貸住宅市場に及ぼす影響』 岩崎千恵・三毛門豪 (2007年3月) [GraSPP-P-07-002] PDF(1.47MB) 『JAL・JAS 合併は何をもたらしたか？　 航空運賃の実証分析』 石岡佑太・岡森康倫・深山剛 (2007年3月) [GraSPP-P-07-001 and ITPU-P-07-001] PDF(972KB)

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I was looking for totally new cultural and civilizational experiences as well as a high level exchange in terms of academic content. In other words, my goal was not a “Club Med type exchange” but rather to achieve a new milestone in my professional career plan and put to test my capacity to adapt. Enrolling in the MPP/IP program matched my two objectives. I came in contact with a rich culture and attended classes in a reputable foreign University. Furthermore, France and Japan share similar challenges such as public indebtedness, an aging population, and the imperious need to carry out energy transition. However, policy makers evolve and they implement reforms in different frameworks and geopolitical neighborhoods. I looked for the opportunity to think out of the box, in particular with regards to the EU’s constraints. For instance, I wanted to know more about Abenomics. Last but not least, Japan remains a pivotal actor in the Asia-Pacific Region, the new nexus of international relations. By better understanding its interests and its functioning seems vital in grasping transformations occurring in the region. About MPP/IP GraSPP offers a large and diverse range of classes with excellent professors who hold eminent positions. I was given the opportunity to try classes during the first four weeks before definitely registering. Finally, I choose nine classes, mainly related to energy or environment, but also about sovereign debt, innovation and technologies. Just to mention several instances and opportunities I had:  We visited the Ministry of Environment as part of the class  “Norms on the Environment: Creation and Compliance” with Professor Midori Tani. The course "Energy Security" taught by Professor Nobuo Tanaka was really stimulating. Inspiring guest were invited and we had interesting talks with them. I also had a class concerning energy policies with Professor Kazumasa Kusaka. We were very few in the class and I really appreciated the circumstances to interact with him in a casual atmosphere and learn from his experience and insight. Last but not least, I was not expecting such an international backdrop in class. We were a very diverse group from all the continents and with many nationalities represented. I was able to expand my personal network and build new connections. The atmosphere was superb among the students.  During our leisure time we shared many activities together: parties, karaoke, sightseeing, sports and so on. Studying in Japan There are many benefits to studying in Japan. For instance, benefiting from the standard of living of a high-income country (food quality, transportation and education infrastructures) within a very safe society where insecurity and the feeling of insecurity almost do not exist. For a western student, the cultural enrichment offered in Japan is unrivalled. I found the Japanese people very hospitable and always curious about France. Moreover, I would like to thank the Japanese government for the JASSO Scholarship I was fortunate to have received. It was precious financial support in light of the high cost of living in Japan and reveals the desire of Japanese public authorities to attract foreign students. In retrospect, I would have preferred to stay at Todai for one full year rather than just a semester. I did some sightseeing but not enough.  In particular, during holidays, I took the opportunity to spend one week in Kyoto. I enlarged my vision of international relations and mingled with people from around the world. I acquired solid and credible knowledge on energy related issues and my awareness of their primary importance was strongly augmented as a result. It was during my journey in Japan that I made the decision to apply for the Master Sustainability at the HEC Paris business school where I am currently studying. In looking back, it was a good choice. To be honest, studying in Japan requires a significant number of administrative processes which may be complicated especially for the non Japanese speaking student. However, GrASPP administration was very supportive and the whole staff did its utmost to smooth out and remove any impediments and helped bridge the cultural gap. In particular, I must highlight quality of the tutoring system organized by GraSPP administration. I want to thank warmly Mr. Kazushige Yoshimaru who was my tutor. He helped guide me through the resident and health insurance registration process, opening a bank account, buying a cell phone, all this quickly upon my arrival in Japan. I was fully integrated in the school regardless the fact that I was attending just one semester. At the beginning of the semester, the administration organized a welcoming trip in Izu for all the international students. It was a really luxury and an amazing experience where we discovered “Osen” and traditional Japanese food. I was always welcomed to attend all the events along the semester, such as for instance the 10 years birthday of GrASPP. In other words, stop hesitating. Apply for MPP/IP exchange, you won’t regret it.

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― 出身と日本が大好きになったいきさつを教えてください。 　ミネソタ州の州都ミネアポリス出身です。コーンベルトで、大豆、トウモロコシ、ワイルドライスの産地です。大学は小ぢんまりしたセント・トーマスという私立大学で、専攻は政治学でした。ミネソタは冬は寒くて、マイナス20℃になることも。ミネソタの一番の名物は「冬の寒さ」です！ お父さんがアメリカ人、お母さんが日本人というハイスクールの同級生と仲良くしていました。彼の家で和食をご馳走になって、日本の話をよく聞かせてもらって、日本のことが大好きになりました。初めて日本を訪れたのは2008年、18 歳のときに卒業旅行で、その友人と東京、京都、富士山、広島を観光し、最後に彼のお母さんの実家がある下関に行きました。 大学2 年のときに上智大学に4 ヶ月間短期留学しました。そのときは、自由ヶ丘の一般家庭にホームステイしました。お母さんが関西人で、ノリがよくて楽しい家庭でした。せっかく日本に戻ってきたのに、タイミングがなくて、まだ挨拶に行っていません。まずは手紙を出して、返事があったら会いに行こうと思っています。   ― 東京の暮らしや東大生活はどうですか？ 　東京は初めて旅行で訪れてからずっと大好きです。そんな憧れの街に、この（2015年）9 月から住めることになって幸せです。みんな気づいていないかもしれないけれど、東京って意外と大きいんですよ。エネルギーにあふれていて、それでいて移動もスムーズにできて。最初のうちは慣れなくて大変だろうから、とにかく近いところにと、今は根津のシェアハウスに住んでいますが、来学期からは上智大学に留学しているときに知り合った日本人の学生2 人と西日暮里近辺に引っ越す予定です。片方の友人は社会人で、駅近が絶対条件です。3 人でお金を出し合えば、けっこう広いところに住めます。 GraSPP には2 度目の受験で合格しました。GraSPP に来たくて来たくてしかたがなかったので、嬉しかったです。アメリカの大学院に行こうとは思いませんでした。アメリカ人がアメリカの大学院に行ってもしかたないと思ったし、学費も高くて。外国の大学院に行ったら、勉強以外にも得るものが大きいと思っていました。GraSPPのプログラムは僕がやりたいことばかり揃っていて、最高でした。2 度目の受験時は、ワシントンの日本大使館の現地職員として働いていました。結局、大使館には9 ヶ月ほど勤務しました。大使館の上司には「えっ、東大に行くの？！」とびっくりされました。 気がつけば、日本以外の国に行っても、いつも日本に戻ってきています。この冬休みは、ミネソタに帰るとお金もかかるので、JET プログラムで外国語指導助手として2 年半ほど滞在していた沖縄県伊江島に「里帰り」する予定です。とにかく日本に帰りたくて、上智大学の留学経験をひっさげてJETプログラムに応募しました。東京配属になるとばかり思っていたので、配属場所を最初に聞いたときには、グーグルマップで場所を調べて、超びっくりしました（笑）。でも、伊江島に行けてほんとによかった。宝くじで大当たりした感じです。すっかり仲良くなった地元の人と再会するのが、今から楽しみでしかたありません。そのあとは、3 月くらいまで東南アジアを旅しようと思っています。往復3 万円くらいのLCCの往復航空券を予約しました。細かくスケジュールを決めているわけではないので、行き先を絞って、ゆっくりのんびりしようと思います。

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For a week in November, I had the opportunity to attend the Voices of the Future (VoF) forum, which took place concurrently with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Manila, Philippines. This annual forum invites youth from across the Pacific Rim, allowing them to share their experiences, perspectives and visions with other young leaders, APEC leaders and APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) members. APEC’s motivation to incorporate the youth in international dialogue echoes the dynamic nature of the region’s demographics: over 60% of the world’s youth live in the Asia Pacific, and they also constitute a significant portion of the region’s total population. Manila seemed to embody this young demographic structure. The malls were constantly packed with young people (reflecting the Filipinos’ passion for shopping, which, according to one of the delegates, is their national trait), the streets were always bubbling with energy, and the VoF Philippine delegation showed impressive enthusiasm for how they can make a lasting impact on the future of their country.

The thematic focus of this year’s VoF was on how the youth could take part in building a sustainable future in the region via greater promotion of inclusive growth, empowerment of marginalized individuals and communities, and design of more resilient societies. It is, without a doubt, a very large and challenging topic—a subject that international organizations still grapple with, a discussion that the youth rarely have opportunities to participate in. However, throughout group discussions and presentations in the VoF forum, I began to realize that we, as part of the driving engine for the region’s future prosperity, can take small but significant steps to achieve the sustainability goal. One example that inspired me was “Project H2O,” an initiative founded by a young Filipino scientist (Mr. Kiko Cortez) that aims to address water availability during natural disasters with the use of mobile filtration devices. Although this filtration device is made from simple objects and technologies, it has and continues to impact the livelihoods of those who are most vulnerable to natural catastrophes and water shocks.

Furthermore, as part of the VoF package, we had the opportunity to attend the APEC SME Summit and CEO Summit. For the SME Summit, an impressive lineup of Tony Fernandez (CEO of AirAsia), Karen Reddington (President of FedEx Asia Pacific) and Jack Ma (Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group) provided their analysis of the emerging consumer trends in the Asia Pacific, as well as their personal stories on making big changes with innovative and inclusive ideas. For the CEO Summit, we were able to listen, first hand, to the insights provided by the region’s leaders: Benigno Aquino III (Philippines), Michelle Bachelet (Chile), Xi Jinping (People’s Republic of China) and Barack Obama (USA), to name a few. Needless to say, it was an incredible experience to listen to these leaders and become inspired by their visions on the future of sustainable and inclusive development.

   

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APEC Voices of the Future

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Thoughts, Lessons, and Conclusions

APEC Voices of The Future Report 

 The journey started at 3:30AM.  I forced myself out of bed, grabbed my luggage that I finished packing just four hours prior, and guzzled down the cold coffee I had concomitantly prepared.  Just one train station away, I met up with Yuuichi in the dark, and we exchanged drowsy mumbles about how hot Manila would be. We rendezvoused with the other Japanese delegates at Narita airport, and when the first puerile joke was cracked, we all foresaw that it would be a fun and eventful week. November Manila was just as boiling as we had imagined, but the other youths didn’t seem to mind in the least.

We were introduced immediately upon disembarking at the Ninoy Aquino airport- our flimsy business cards and eager handshakes were swapped as fellow delegates from the Pacific dove into their respective political views, and they were equally curious about ours.  Although some may tout that the acme of the week-long program was the summit itself (attending the banal and rehearsed speeches from world leaders such as Obama and Xi), the most precious, beneficial, and educational aspect of the VOF program for me was the interactions and networking opportunities with fellow youth delegates from the 17 countries represented this year.

Every nation’s delegates had an excellent command of the English language and were knowledgeable in various fields, regardless of their academic backgrounds.  I was pleasantly surprised to find that delegates’ specialties ranged from international relations theory to plumbing and architecture, and everything in between.  When the discourse shifted to inclusive growth and sustainable business practices, not a single mouth was idle in offering a sophisticated opinion.  It was then that I learned firsthand that varying perspectives synchronize beautifully in forums such as APEC, and these voices manifested in a youth fiat that we were proud to share with our world leaders.

I am still in contact with several international delegates and plan to continue fostering the budding friendships.  They’re thrilled to see where I end up in life, and my feelings are mutual.  I only hope that our dialogue was somehow useful at the global stage, and that the next year’s representatives can have as fruitful of an experience as we did.    

 

― 大学卒業後10 年以上経ってから大学院入学とは日本ではかなり珍しいと思いますが、きっかけは何だったのでしょう？ 職場（衆議院事務局）で「大学院で学んでみないか」と声をかけてもらったおかげです。実はチャンスがあれば大学院で勉強したくて、意向調査で希望を出していたので、GraSPPで学べることになったときは嬉しかったです。選択肢である首都圏の国公立の大学院のうち、学びたいことに一番近い内容を提供しているGraSPP を選びました。GraSPP を修了した男性の先輩がいます。先輩が在籍していたのは7、8 年前で、話を聞きに行ったところ「だいぶ経ってGraSPPもずいぶん変わっているだろうが、自分は行って非常によかった」とのことでした。 もともと公務員志望で、一般職（ II 種）で今の職場に入ったのですが、入ったら総合職（ I 種）との仕事の違いはなく、男女の区別なく働け、すごく公平で女性が働きやすい職場です。ここで働けて幸せだと思っています。省庁等に出向の機会もあり、限られた範囲とはいえ、違う世界に触れられるチャンスが比較的多いのもこの職場の魅力です。国土交通省に出向したことがありますが、行政と立法の違いに直接触れられた良い機会でした。法律案に関する論点やデータなどをまとめた参考資料集を作成し議員に提供する仕事をしているうちに、もうちょっと勉強して自分のベースアップを図りたいと思ったのがGraSPP を目指した動機でした。視野を広げたいという気持ちもありました。 ― 授業はいかがですか？ 現実の政策とリンクしている授業が多く、GraSPPに入学して良かったと思っています。 今学期（S1）の八田達夫先生の「ミクロ経済学基礎」は、実際の政策に直結した話が多いだけでなく、先生の忌憚ない意見もちょくちょく伺うことができて、有意義でした。凝縮されていて濃密な時間でした。ただ、他の授業との兼ね合いもあり、経済科目で必須の4 単位のうち残り2 単位は来年に持ち越すことになったのが気がかりで、気がかりで。おまけに、来年取る予定の授業が苦手な英語の授業になりそうなんです。どうして！？と、どんよりとした気分です（苦笑）。 ― 久しぶりの学生生活で苦労話があれば聞かせてください。 たまに若者言葉がわからないことがありますが、その場でなかなか聞けなくて。気後れしていないで聞かないとダメですね。　LINE デビューも果たしました。これまでは仕事で必要なかったので、SNSは一切やっておらず、ガラケーで間に合っていました。とはいえ、学生になるとSNS とスマホは必須だろうな、とうっすら覚悟はしていたところ、案の定、入学直後にみんなでLINE のアカウントの交換が始まり、慌ててスマホを買いに走りました。 事例研究用のFacebookグループを辻田先生が作成してくださり、そこに授業の資料がアップされたりするので、Facebook も始めました。LINE もFacebookもおっかなびっくり始動というところです。I T ツールやSNS を自在に使いこなす今の学生のスキルに、感嘆しています。

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Greetings from Nepal!! I feel highly privileged for getting an opportunity to write on behalf of the alumni of GraSPP, where I am among the first batch to graduate from the Master of Public Policy International Program (MPP/IP) in 2010-2012. My graduation from GraSPP proved to be a milestone in my pr ofessional career as I was successful in getting a double promotion from Section Officer to Joint Secretar y. It was only possible thanks to my academic horizon being broadened by MPP/IP and a resultant understanding of the different dimensions of development paradigm relevant to Nepal. I always follow the objective approach learned during my GraSPP days for gaining deep insights into policy design and formulation on a global scale, and then try translating it to the local context. This helps me internalize core issues of public policy. My experience in GraSPP has also strengthened my capabilities to analyze public policy opti ons and bring about its effective implementation. Dedicated professors and staff, student-friendly teaching methodologies, and a very cooperative management style at GraSPP are highly commendable and will be remembered throughout my lifetime. Easy access to top-level researchers and practitioners as well as d aily interaction with students from all over the world at GraSPP enabled me to devote myself to policy studies. Moreover, memorable features of life in Tokyo include the cleanliness of the environment, soft and supportive nature of the Japanese people, and extremely reliable public transport services, which added value to my rewarding academic life. All these factors broadened my thought horizon and inspired me to commit and devote myself to the pursuit of national development with greater aspiration and motivation. I highly recommend that young candidates from all over the world win the opportunity to be a part of the GraSPP community, from where you will be able to cultivate a better career avenue for yourself. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. (from Newsletter No. 40)

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I graduated from GraSPP in 2013, and since then I have been living in Japan. I am originally from Brazil, and after graduating I decided to stay in Japan and try and acquire as much work experience as possible in order to build the foundations of an international career back in my country. I currently work at NHK World Radio Japan as a translator (English-Portuguese) and announcer. My work mainly involves broadcasting news and cultural programs in Portuguese to audiences in Brazil and Africa. Working at NHK World enables me to keep myself up-to-date on the latest Japanese and global events. I also work at Peace Community Plan, a social company engaged in community and environmental activities. Most of our work at Peace Community Plan involves CSR projects sponsored by Japanese corporations or projects that we implement with subsidies from the Japanese government. A project related to this company that I am also engaged in is a series of forums named VISIONS. The forums aim at creating a grassroots platform for the free exchange of ideas among actors involved in promoting disaster resilience in different parts of Asia. Last year, in Bangkok, we gathered around 30 people from countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, India and Japan to discuss how disaster resilience could be improved all over Asia from the community level. One of the outcomes was the chance to spread apps and other IT tools that can support communities when disasters strike. Having two different jobs is sometimes challenging, because each place demands a lot of time and energy. However, working at two different places has been a good way to learn about various issues and expand my career network. Since each organization has its own rules and characteristics, by comparing both places I have also learned lessons on how to manage people, how to achieve long-term goals and what strategies are more likely to work. In the future, I intend to go back to my country and use the lessons I have learned to establish my career in a government or an international organization-related agency. (from Newsletter No. 40)

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Under the “APEC Blue” sky, I have had the privilege of participating in the APEC Voices of the Future program from November 5th to November 11th. In this report, I would like to reflect upon the thought-provoking week spent with my fellow “Voices” at the center of Beijing.

First, the main event of the Voices of the Future was the participation in the 2014 APEC CEO Summit. It was a great honor to be part of a lively discussion among distinguished panelists and renowned CEOs from the APEC economies, and it was an academically stimulating experience for a student of international political economy as the themes for discussion ranged from the stability of the current global economy, prospects for future cooperation among APEC economies, how to secure the future of global finance, etc. The recurring usage of the word “innovation” symbolizes the impasse the global economy is facing, while it emphasizes the potential and hope for innovative private companies in cooperation with governments to overcome such an impasse.

Second, among the heads of state and CEOs who stood on the stage during the summit, President Putin left the strongest impression on me because of his confidence and proximity to the audience. Contrary to President Obama and Xi Jinping, who left the podium just as they had finished reading the scripts of their speech, Putin opened the floor to take questions for twenty to thirty minutes. He had clear-cut answers to all the questions asked with solid confidence. Whatever time restrictions Obama and Xi might have had, at least for me and possibly for many other audiences present on that day, Putin appeared to have the attributes of a strong leader, especially when taking into account the fact that for Russia, APEC was held during an extremely sensitive period with the Ukraine incident.

Thirdly, apart from the events at the APEC CEO Summit, the APEC Voices of the Future 2014 Youth Forum was thought-provoking. The Forum was an opportune time for the “Voices” delegates to exchange ideas for cooperation on the theme of “Education and Employment.” Ambitious but achievable goals such as the establishment of the APEC student travel card (The student version of the APEC Business Travel Card), the APEC Student Mobility Program (APEC version of the CAMPUS Asia Program), and a joint incubator by APEC countries for entrepreneurial businesses gained support among many of the participants. This illustrates how much the participants shared in what they recognized as problems, and how cooperation on the aforementioned areas are strongly called for. At the same time, however, there were participants who advocated the need to prioritize poverty eradication policies, unsupportive of the emphasis on education and employment. Through this, I came to realize the difficulty of establishing cooperation mechanisms among APEC economies that entail a diverse group of economies with uneven levels of development.

There are various mechanisms for economic cooperation in the world today, and it goes without saying that knowing about APEC alone will not suffice to draw the blueprint for future economic cooperation of the Asian Pacific economies. However, through the Voices of the Future program, I was blessed with the opportunity to have a first-hand understanding of the possibilities and limitations of APEC as an economic framework, allowing me to evaluate its standings in the entire global economy.

I sincerely hope that this program will develop as a platform for students of APEC economies to exchange views on the future of APEC.