Japan’s Global Health Strategy in the Post–COVID-19 Era Vol. 9 | Global Health Administration and Maritime Transport
This policy brief examines the significance and limitations of the WHO system in the regulation of maritime transportation and indicates challenges for the future.
Japan’s Global Health Strategy in the Post–COVID-19 Era Vol. 8 | Global Health Administration and Maritime Transport: Port State Authority and the Issue of Crew Change for Vessels in Port
This paper discusses how to create a better international system for maritime traffic based on the experiences gained in responding to COVID-19, given such events as the outbreak of COVID-19 infections on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
Invite Foreign Interns to Settle in Japan, Think Tank Says
Japan Times coverage of a policy proposal put forth as part of JCIE’s program on Population Decline & Immigration., which recommends that Japan replace its discredited national foreigners’ trainee program with a system that invites overseas interns to settle in Japan.
Health and Human Security in the Americas
On September 6-7, 2012, JCIE organized a public seminar and workshop on “Health and Human Security in the Americas” in Lima, Peru, in partnership with the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO). The meetings build on the discussions at JCIE’s “Health and Human Security in Africa” seminar and follow PAHO’s 2010 resolution to integrate the human security concept into member countries’ national health plans.
Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections 1 | The Current State of Japan’s Democracy
This report transcribes discussions that took place amongst members of JCIE’s research team for our project on Expanding Support for Democratic Governance. The initial discussion took place shortly after the inauguration of President Biden and reflecting on challenges to democracy in recent years, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections 2 | Government Systems
This report transcribes discussions that took place as part of JCIE’s project on “Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections”. The report details the contents of the 2nd dialogue to take place as part of this project, which focused on government systems.
Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections 3 | Civil Society, Diversity, and Media
This report transcribes discussions that took place as part of JCIE’s project on “Japan’s Democracy: Lessons and Reflections”. The report details the contents of the 3rd dialogue to take place as part of this project, which focused on civil society, diversity, and the media.
JCIE Global Health Special Series | Viewing UHC through a Human Security Lens
The second blog post in the JCIE Global Health Special Series, considers how questions of human security should play a role in the implementation of Universal Health Coverage.
Global Health Working Group Lancet Article | Protecting Human Security: Proposals for the G7 Ise-Shima Summit in Japan
This article shares policy recommendations to develop: global structures that enable effective preparedness for health emergencies, knowledge-sharing platforms for health system resilience and sustainability, and research, development, and system innovations for global health security.
JCIE Publications | Becoming Strategic Partners: Lessons for NGOs and Government Agencies from the American Experience
This report examines how strategic partnerships between NGOs and the US Government operate and why they emerged, drawing lessons on how Japanese NGOs might develop similar partnerships and build the foundations for deeper US-Japan cooperation on development.