On August 31, Okayama University signed a comprehensive tripartite
cooperation agreement with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
and the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Okayama
Prefecture（FOCCI）. The purpose of this agreement is to strengthen mutual
cooperation and act as a platform for global skills development in
order to contribute to local industrial development.
The signing ceremony was held online and attended by representatives of
each institution, with President MAKINO Hirofumi and Senior Vice
President for Global Engagement Strategy YOKOI Atsufumi representing
Okayama University, Chairman and CEO SASAKI Nobuhiko and Chief Director
of JETRO Okayama AIHARA Kimitoshi representing JETRO, and Chairman
MATSUDA Hisashi and Managing Director TAKAHASHI Kuniaki representing
FOCCI. President Makino, Chairman Sasaki and Chairman Matsuda signed the
agreement and shared their expectations for the future. President
Makino commented, “We want to train up people who become competent
actors on the global stage through the tripartite cooperation”. Chairman
Sasaki stated, “I have great expectations for this agreement”; while
Chairman Matsuda said, “I would like to aim for greater results than we
have ever achieved before by maximizing the strengths of our three
institutions and exchanging information more frequently.”
In order to review and fortify strategies for a post-COVID-19 world,
JETRO has been increasing its collaborative activities with local
universities. As a direct result, Chairman Matsuda (who is also the
acting chairman of JETRO’s Okayama branch) suggested an official
tripartite collaboration, leading to the conclusion of this
comprehensive agreement.
Based on the agreement, the three institutions will regularly exchange
information and opinions through industry-government-academia
round-table meetings, facilitate opportunities for students to consider
international business possibilities by offering university lectures,
collaborate to promote domestic employment opportunities to foreign
students and contribute to regional development.
〇Japan External Trade Organization
With a network of more than 120 offices (48 domestic offices and 76
international offices in 55 countries), the organization supports
Japanese companies and local regions aiming to expand their potential
through international business operations. It also contributes greatly
to the growth of the Japanese economy by encouraging market
competitiveness.
〇Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Okayama Prefecture
The federation is made up of 12 chambers of commerce all located in Okayama Prefecture. It is responsible for collecting and researching information on commerce and industry and communicating and collaborating with economic organizations and government agencies. Besides playing a major role in regional development, the federation also assists with various cultural projects and supports small businesses.
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