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26 June 2020
This presentation illustrated the regional accessibility and economic impacts of high speed rail (HSR) development in Japan since its inception in 1964. Comparison of the case of Japanese HSR impacts were also made with that of European case presented in the main presentation of this webinar to…
15 May 2020
This presentation discusses the improtance of Japanese HSR on new economic geography, population density, and size of cities. It highlights the need for experimental researches in measuring and understanding the impacts of HSR development.
28 August 2019
Masahiro Fukuhara, Founder of Institution for a Global Society, presents some cases that show the importance of identifying skills mismatch and how this challenged can be addressed.
15 November 2018
Many metropolitan cities in Asia are planning and implementing mass transit networks. Transit-oriented development (TOD) will be key; it should consider a transit- oriented management plan for regional growth; station area zoning regulations; joint development among local governments, transit…
21 July 2017
Paul Ofei-Manu shares the underlying principles of social collaboration and case studies on initiatives that highlight good collaborative processes/practices
27 June 2017
Keynote presentation of Shigemoto Kajihara during the opening of Asia Leadership Program 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.
27 June 2017
Briefing on Field Visit and Capture of Knowledge and Insights
27 October 2016
Japan has wealth of experience in ensuring sustainable urbanization. This presentation shares some of Japan's financing mechanisms in funding its urban infrastructure needs.
2 March 2015
This presentation explains the concept of green bank and the process for green financing. It also highlights the importance of recognizing climate risks as part of the financial risk management process.