Announcement
Co-hosted for the first time by RIETI and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), which is one of India’s leading think tanks, with strong expertise in international economics, trade, and development, this webinar will bring together leading experts to explore the future of Japan–India cooperation amid rising global uncertainty and the ongoing reshaping of supply chains.
Renowned academics from both countries will share insights on the challenges and opportunities emerging from shifts in the global economic landscape and discuss new directions for strengthening bilateral collaboration.
This event can be viewed online. For registration, please visit the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_MbZuppuMYVExA1e0rytUP-pqm3VLAF7jMlCeITk7q2WNMA/viewform
Information
- Time and date: 10:00 – 11:30 IST (13:30 – 15:00 JST), Friday 10 July 2026
- Language: English
- Format: Online (Webex)
- Admission: Free
- Hosts: Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI)
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Program
10:00 – 10:15 IST (13:30 – 13:45 JST) Inaugural Remarks
Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma, Director General, RIS
Prof. Kyoji Fukao, Chairman, RIETI
10:15 – 10:50 IST (13:45 – 14:20 JST) Panel 1: Global Uncertainties and Realignment of Supply Chains
Chair:
Dr. Kenichi Kawasaki, Consulting Fellow, RIETI; Research Fellow, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA); Adjunct Fellow, Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA)
Speakers:
Dr. Durairaj Kumarasamy, Professor and Head, Department of Economics, MRIIRS, Faridabad
Prof. Yasuyuki Todo, Faculty Fellow and Program Director, RIETI; Professor, Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University
Q&A
10:50 – 11:25 IST (14:20– 14:55 JST) Panel 2: Navigating Global Challenges and India-Japan Cooperation
Chair:
Cmde. Sujeet Samaddar, Visiting Fellow, RIS
Speakers:
Prof. Shujiro Urata, Senior Research Advisor, RIETI; Professor Emeritus, Waseda University
Dr. Prabir De, Professor, RIS
Q&A
11:25 – 11:30 IST (14.55– 15.00 JST) Closing Remarks by RIS and RIETI
Please note, this agenda is subject to change.
