UK-Japan 21st Century Group
The 18th Group Conference was held on February 21-24, 2002, in Ditchley Park, UK, under the joint chairmanship of Yasuhisa Shiozaki (member, House of Representatives and former parliamentary vice-minister for finance) and the Rt. Hon. Peter Mandelson MP (member, House of Commons). Approximately 40 participants discussed UK-Japan relations, international affairs after September 11, approaches to common challenges such as the provision of welfare and other public services, and the contribution of technology to sustainable development.
Agenda
Friday, February 22 | |
Session I: The Political and Economic Environment in the UK and Japan
Speakers:• Philip Stephens, Financial Times • Takashi Kiuchi, Economic Advisor, Shinsei Bank • Fumihiko Yoshida, Editorial Writer, The Asahi Shimbun | |
Saturday, February 23 | |
Session II: The Provision of Welfare and Public Services: Striking an Appropriate Balance Between the Government and the Private Sector
Speakers:• Michael Barber, Prime Minister's Chief Adviser on Delivery, Prime Minister's Delivery Unit • Mikiko Eto, Professor of Political Science, Hosei University | |
Session III: Redefining Global Order in the Post-September 11 Era—The Superpower Role of the United States, the Position of Japan and the UK, and the Relationship with China and Russia
Speakers:• John Lloyd, Associate Editor, New Statesman • Koji Watanabe, Senior Fellow, Japan Center for International Exchange | |
Sunday, February 16 | |
Session IV: The Contribution of Science and Technology to Sustainable Development and the Application of Environmental Technology to Industry
Speakers:• Jacqueline McGlade, University College London, Natural Environment Research Council • Tatsujiro Suzuki, Senior Research Scientist, Socio-economic Research Center, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry | |