UNIDO and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna are pleased to invite you to the webinar “UNIDO-Japan Cooperation: Mitigating the Impacts of COVID-19 through Technology Transfer from Japan”, to take place on 24 March via the Interprefy online platform. The event consists of a high-level session and a project case studies session.

 

In order to mitigate the socio economic impacts of the pandemic, in cooperation with the Government of Japan, UNIDO has been strengthening the capacity of both technology providers and stakeholders in partner countries since 2020. Through this project, 12 leading Japanese technologies have contributed to improving the human health and hygiene environments of 10 countries in Africa and Asia (See, List of the partner countries and technology providers).

The webinar is based on this UNIDO-Japan cooperation project, and brings together multiple stakeholders, including Japanese private companies and partners on site, who will share their experiences and ideas.

UNIDO’s Investment and Technology Promotion Office, Tokyo (ITPO Tokyo) used its unique “Sustainable Technology Promotion Platform (STePP)”to mobilize 12 Japanese companies, and ensure effective and fast transfer of technology. The webinar will provide food for thought on the role of ITPO, and how to benefit from their potential.

Programme

Date: Thursday, 24 March 2022
Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (CET) / 18:00 – 20:00 (JST)
Language: English, simultaneous interpretation into French and Japanese
Registration period: please register by 6:00 (CET) / 12:00 (JST) on 24 March

Part 1: High-level Session (10:00 am (CET))

■Welcome Introduction		Mr. Bernardo Calzadilla-Sarmiento Managing Director, Directorate of Digitalization, Technology and Agri-Business (DTA) and Director, Department of Digitalization, Technology and Innovation (DTI), UNIDO
■Opening Remarks		Mr. Gerd Müller Director General, UNIDO (Video Message)
■Opening Remarks		H.E. Mr. HIKIHARA Takeshi Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna
■Project Video
■Project Overview		Mr. YASUNAGA Yuko Head, UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office in Tokyo (UNIDO ITPO Tokyo)
■Special Remarks		H.E. Ms. Tabu IRINA Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Japan

 

Part 2: STePP Demo Project Case Studies & Panel Session (10:40 am (CET)) 

■Case study 1 (Africa)			Ms. NAKAMURA Tamaro Stephanie (Japan) Saraya Co., Ltd.
■Case study 2 (Africa)			Dr. Josephine NGURI (Kenya) Medical Superintendent, Clinical Pharmacist Mutuini Sub-County Hospital
■Case study 3 (Asia)			Ms. SAKATA Aya (Japan) Marusyo Sangyo Co., Ltd.
■Case study 4 (Asia)			Dr. Hoang HAI (Viet Nam) The University of Danang
■Panel Session: Discussion, Polling, and Q&A
■Closing Remarks			Mr. KUNIYOSHI Hiroshi Deputy to the Director General, UNIDO

 

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