New Form of Capitalism in Japan and The Nordic Vision: Reskilling and labour mobility

15 Feb 2023, 5.00 PM

The Nordic vision 2030 is to make the Nordic region the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030. The Nordic Embassies in Tokyo invite you to a hybrid seminar “New form of capitalism in Japan and the Nordic vision: Reskilling and labour mobility”. The purpose of the event is to share experiences from the Nordics of how reskilling and increased labour mobility can contribute to productivity and economic growth. This will be the second seminar in a series of three, organized with support from the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Program:

17.00 – 17.05 Opening words Ms. Inga M.W. NYHAMAR, Ambassador of Norway to Japan

17.05 – 17.20 Keynote speech: Japan’s vision for investing in human capital. Mr. NIIHARA Hiroaki, Vice-Minister, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan

17.20 – 18.10 Panel discussion
- Finland’s experiences in reskilling and life-long learning
Ms. Merja KAUHANEN Chief Researcher, Labour Institute for Economic Research LABORE (online)
- Swedish vision for labour mobility – how can it benefit the private sector? Mr. TATENO Yosuke HR Manager, H&M Group Japan (in person)
etc.

18.10 – 18.25 Q & A

18.25 – 18.30 Closing words

Please register here