Nordic 5 Countries Embassy Seminar

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

Announcement

The Nordic vision 2030 is to make the Nordic region the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030 based on the three strategic priorities: a green Nordic region, a competitive Nordic region, and a socially sustainable Nordic region.
Prime Minister Kishida’s key concept, New Capitalism, aims to create a cycle of redistribution and economic growth in Japan through a wide range of policy measures aiming to boost innovation and human capital, decarbonization and digitalization. The purpose of the seminar series is to share information about the Nordic policies and experiences on sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and to further increase cooperation and dialogue with Japanese stakeholders.
The second part of the series focuses on reskilling and labour mobility, which play a key role in boosting productivity. The government of Japan aims to significantly boost investments into human capital in order to answer to the changing needs of the economy and to support employment, facilitate labour mobility and encourage reskilling. The purpose of the event is to share experiences about “investing in people” in the Nordic countries.

Information

  • Time and Date: 16:45-18:30 (JST), Wednesday, February 15, 2023
  • Title: Reskilling and labour mobility
  • Venue: Online
  • Language: Japanese / English (with simultaneous interpretation)
  • Hosts: Embassy of Finland in Tokyo / Embassy of Iceland in Tokyo / Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo / Embassy of Sweden in Japan / Danish Embassy in Tokyo
  • With the support of: Nordic Council of Ministers / Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI)

Program

16:45 Opening Words

Ms. Inga M.W. NYHAMAR (Ambassador of Norway to Japan)

Keynote Speech: Japan’s vision for investing in human capital

Mr. NIIHARA Hiroaki (Vice-Minister, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan)

17:00 Panel Discussion (with a short introduction from each participant)

Finland’s experiences in reskilling and life-long learning

Ms. Merja KAUHANEN (Chief Researcher, Labour Institute for Economic Research LABORE)

Swedish vision for labour mobility – how can it benefit the private sector?

Mr. TATENO Yosuke (HR Manager, H&M Group Japan)

Japanese roadmap for reskilling and labour mobility in Japan

Dr. KODAMA Naomi (RIETI Research Associate, Professor, Faculty of Economics, Meiji Gakuin University)

How can the Nordic model benefit Japan’s investment into human capital?

Ms. SHIBAYAMA Yuriko (Junior Associate Professor, Department of Nordic Studies, Tokai University)

Moderator

Ms. MASUDA Julia (freelance journalist)

18:10 Q & A

18:25 Closing Words

Ms. Tanja JÄÄSKELÄINEN (Ambassador of Finland to Japan)

*Agenda is subject to change