GMBAGlobal MBA Program

In order to become a successful policy maker and/or a business leader, it is critical to understand the state of global economic development and policy issues such as sustainable development goals (climate change, global health and gender equality, etc.). This course will provide you with knowledge and methodology to identify issues and find possible policy options. You will learn cross-country analysis and cross-sectoral approach to make your proposal convincing and operational. You will also learn Japan's experiences and expected roles. In addition, you will learn the importance of innovative approach to solve issues.

Upon completion of the class, you will be able to:
1. Understand and evaluate the current global economic developments and key policy issues such as climate change, global health and gender equalities;

2.Understand Japan's economic and social experiences after the collapse of bubble and rapid aging as a reference for other countries;

3.Design policy options and operational measures with cross-country analysis and cross-sectoral approach that are commonly used in the managerial/operational decision making in the World Bank; and

4.Understand the importance of innovative approach with financial and technological instruments.

Will be able to gain“DP1”,“DP2”,“DP3”and“DP4”.

英語 / English

Lecturing with Power Point presentation, reading/researching relevant info/data through websites, class discussions, and individual and group presentations.

あり / Yes

なし / No

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

第1回[未定/undecided]：Overview of class objectives
Current developments of global economies

Increased role of developing countries.
Increased cross-border activities.
Importance of demographic trend.

第2回[未定/undecided]：Current developments of Japanese economy

Rapid growth after the war, sluggish economy after the bubble. Huge budget deficit and demographic challenge.

第3回[未定/undecided]：Sustainable development goals

Understanding SDGs and use of cross-sectoral approach and cross-country analysis.

第4回[未定/undecided]：Sustainable development goals

Class discussion on SDG policy options using cross-sectoral approach and cross-country analysis

第5回[未定/undecided]：Development Assistance - Options of interventions

Increasing number of donors. Increased role of private sector. From charity to investment. Grant, loan and investment. Multilateral and bilateral approaches.

第6回[未定/undecided]：Multilateralism -- Agenda and implementation.

Key international schemes for multilateral cooperation - United Nations and World Bank.

第7回　[未定/undecided]：Role of private sectors

Importance of direct Investment and measures to promote it. Importance of small and medium enterprises.
Social entrepreneurship.

第8回[未定/undecided]：Ethics of development

Negative factors of development such as pollution, corruption, and harmful tax practices. Role of safeguard.

第9回[未定/undecided]：Innovation (including technology and finance) and economic development

Importance of innovative approaches including technology and finance to avoid bottlenecks and generate rapid growth.

第10回[未定/undecided]：Specific issues - gender

Mainstreaming of gender as policy agenda and business practices.

第11 回[未定/undecided]：Specific issues - quality infrastructure

Infrastructure as means of sustainable development including disaster risk management.

第12回[未定/undecided]：Specific issues - global health

Global health - cross-sectoral approach (sometimes clean water is more important than medicine) and role of finance.

第13回 [未定/undecided]：Individual presentation and discussion -- Cross sectoral approach (such as health, education and infrastructure)

Individual presentation - Student will pick one sectoral issue
and propose possible solutions with cross-sectoral approaches. Cross-country analysis will be also recommended.

第14回[未定/undecided]：Group presentation and discussion -- social entrepreneur and technological/financial solutions

Group will pick one sector/issue and design innovative solutions with new technology and/or financial instruments or new application of existing technology.

Those who are not familiar with the basics of development economics or international relations would need some self-study to enhance the level of basic understanding. Lecture notes would be provided in the form of power point presentation and/or short memo. Websites of the World Bank and other relevant institutions are critical to understand the issue. (As a standard, 2 hours for preparation and 2 hours for review: a total of 4 hours.)

Textbook will not be used.

Websites of World Bank and other relevant institutions including Japanese ministry of finance will be used. These include:

https://www.worldbank.org/en/home
https://data.worldbank.org/
https://www.mof.go.jp/english/

Method of evaluation
Group presentation　40％
Individual presentation 30%
Contribution to the class discussion　30％

I appreciate active feedback from the class and encourage each student to contribute to the class discussion and ask questions.

PC or other devices to view websites of relevant institutions and prepare presentation.