The online international symposium, which was held in September last year by inviting Mr. Jack Atari, will be held again this year. The keynote speech was given by Mr. Michael Sandel, an American political philosopher who is well-known in Japan for his “Incandescent Classroom.” The theme is “a symbiotic future that transcends division.” In the latter half of the panel discussion, we will discuss diversity, harmony between the economy and the environment, and future societies that can coexist beyond globalism with Sandel and other experts (Nahoko Ishii, Kengo Kuma, Shu Yamaguchi). increase. All are welcome to participate by applying below.

<Peatix application site>
https://michaelsandel20211209.peatix.com/view

<Information leaflet>
Online International Symposium20211209

<Holding time>
December 9, 2021 (Thursday) 9:30-11:00 (planned)

<Holding method>
Webinar and online symposium by Zoom (Capacity: 5,000 people)

<Organizer>
　・Construction Project Management System Council (CPDS)
　・Environmental Future Forum (KMF)
　・General Incorporated Association PPP Promotion and Support Organization (OPPS) 　Co-sponsored by 3 corporations

<Supoort>
Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Urban Renaissance Agency, Japan International Cooperation Agency, United Nations Regional Development Center, African Development Bank, Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development, Nikkei Inc., Nikkei Architecture, Nikkei Construction, Other government agencies, government agencies, etc. (planned)

<Special Sponsor>
Index Co., Ltd., Index Consulting Co., Ltd., Index Strategy Co., Ltd., Infronia Holdings Co., Ltd., Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd., Maeda Corporation (additional plans to be added at any time)

<Sponsor>
MK Kosan Co., Ltd., Kewpie Corporation, Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., JESCO Holdings Co., Ltd., Shinryo Corporation, Sumitomo Heavy Industries Environment Co., Ltd., Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd., Takenaka Corporation, General Incorporated Association West Japan Enclosed Sea Area Cooperation Promotion Organization, Fujita Corporation, Matex Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Finance & Leasing Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (additional plans to be added at any time)

The 9th meeting of the OPPS Forum was held on January 19th for the purpose of exchange and information sharing among members. This time, it was held online again, but a total of 26 people from 12 member companies and 2 observers from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism participated.

JBIC Japan Bank for International Cooperation introduced JBIC’s overseas PPP initiatives. In addition, we introduced the expression of interest in PPP projects, the progress status, and the verification of projects introduced at the PPP seminar of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

<The 9th OPPS Forum Program>

1. Opening

2. Theme
　(1) Verification of projects introduced at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism PPP seminar
　(2) PPP project progress sharing
　(3) Initiatives of Japan Bank for International Cooperation

3. Questions and Answers / Exchange of Opinions

4. Closing

To all members of the PPP Promotion Support Organization and all concerned, following the first seminar “Educational Facilities and PPP/PFI (Basics)” held in December last year, we would like to inform you about the second seminar. Here is the information. If you are interested, please follow the application procedure below.

Title: “Educational Facilities and PPP/PFI”

Date: January 28, 2021 (Thursday) 14:00-15:50

Organizer: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

In this seminar, Dr. Yasutomo Yamamoto, a visiting professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University who served as the chairman of the council related to the compilation of “Case studies of various PPP/PFI projects in educational facilities (link)” There will be a lecture about In addition to case studies from local government officials, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will introduce PPP/PFI initiatives planned for the next fiscal year.

■ How to apply
Application for participation: https://eventregist.com/e/ppp_pfi_seminar
Application deadline: Until 17:00 on Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Participation fee: Free

■ Inquiries
Index Consulting Co., Ltd.
Person in charge: Sai, Miyanohara
Email: seminar@index-consulting.jp

■ Related links
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology website
About the “Seminar for Promoting Diverse PPP/PFI Projects at Educational Facilities”
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shisetu/infra/1421853_00001.htm

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To all members of the PPP Promotion Support Organization and all concerned, Information on Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Seminars.

If you are interested, please follow the application procedure below.

Part 1 “Educational Facilities and PPP/PFI (Basics)”
Date: Friday, December 25, 2020 10:00-12:00
Organizer: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

※The 2nd “Educational Facilities and PPP/PFI (Applied version)” is scheduled for late January 2021 (the schedule will be decided and posted)

■Overview
In the future, as many educational facilities, etc., will need to be replaced due to aging, in order to realize efficient, effective, and good public services, we will educate and educate various PPP/PFI methods that utilize private funds and originality and ingenuity. It is necessary to use it for the maintenance and operation of facilities, etc., and to promote its spread and development.
In March 2020, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) compiled “Case Studies of Diverse PPP/PFI Projects at Educational Facilities” as effective examples of promoting the introduction of PPP/PFI methods.
This time, we will hold two seminars (basic edition and applied edition) to disseminate and enlighten this collection of case studies. In the first session, we plan to have representatives from local governments introduce the cases covered in the case study collection, explain PPP/PFI, and explain measures by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

■ Program
1. Opening remarks
2. From the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (budget project, guidance on subsidies, commentary on case studies)
3. Educational facilities and PPP/PFI
Four. Question-and-answer session
Five. Introduction of case studies and initiatives in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture
6. Question-and-answer session
7. Closing remarks

■ How to apply
Application for participation: https://eventregist.com/e/usXQMVFKFTH8
Application deadline: Until 17:00 on Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Participation fee: Free

※Please cooperate with the preliminary questionnaire.
https://forms.gle/AgqZ6bmzpsBbfhUA6

■ Inquiries
○How to apply and participate in this seminar
Index Consulting Co., Ltd.
Person in charge: Sai, Miyanohara
Email: seminar@index-consulting.jp