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Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics 14 sessions of "The World of Politics (Matsushita Institute of Government and Management Affiliated Course)" were held! ~Leadership based on "Matsushita State Management

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Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics (Dean: Junichi Saito) and the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management (President: Takashi Toyama, hereinafter referred to as "Matsushita Institute of Government and Management") will launch an affiliated course "The World of Politics" in the spring semester of 2024, with Matsushita Institute of Government and Management graduates, who have extensive experience in the world of politics and public management, as instructors. The course will examine with students what kind of leadership is necessary for "national management" in today's globalized world. We hope that this course will provide an opportunity to examine with students what kind of leadership is necessary for "national management" in today's globalized world.



1. Background

 Japan is facing various issues such as aging population, declining population, and security. In order to realize the ideal of "a peaceful and happy society through material and spiritual prosperity," which was set forth by Panasonic founder Konosuke Matsushita, we need leaders who can create and implement a national 100-year plan, save Japan, save the world, and serve the well-being of people.

 The Matsushita Institute of Government and Management aims to produce leaders who can be true leaders of Japan and the world by organically pursuing the management philosophy and vision of the Japanese nation from an international perspective, and to contribute to the prosperity and happiness of the nation, its people, and humanity as well as world peace through self-education and on-site training. Through self-study and on-the-job training, we have produced leaders who are active in a variety of fields.

 In addition, based on the founding spirit of academic independence and the establishment of an autonomous civil society, the School of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University, in close collaboration with economics, aims to create an academic discipline that can analyze live political phenomena and transmit them from Japan to the rest of the world. The department aims to nurture leaders who are equipped with a constructive and critical spirit, and who are capable of working calmly, devotedly, and globally in a variety of fields, including international politics, politics, economics, public discourse, and public affairs.

 Against this background, the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management and the School of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University will establish a joint course "The World of Politics" in the spring semester of 2024, with the aim of examining the leadership necessary for "national management" in the extremely difficult 21st century, and to foster human resources who will explore and promote the principles and measures for this purpose. (Matsushita Institute of Government and Management Affiliated Course)" will be offered in the spring semester of 2024. 2.



Outline of the "World of Politics" Affiliated Course

[1] Outline of the course

 In today's globalized world, the management of a nation is becoming more difficult than ever before. What is the viewpoint from which politicians steer the nation against this background of the times? In this course, we will invite guests who have abundant experience in the world of politics from the perspective of state management, and together we will understand and discuss the various issues facing politics and public administration today.


[2] Lecture Contents

(1) Course Title: "The World of Politics (Matsushita Institute of Government and Management Affiliated Course)" 4/18 (Thu.) - 14 sessions (2 credits)

(2)Faculty in charge: Professor Airo Hino, School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University

  Coordinator: Mr. Mitsuki Shimada, Representative of the Future Political Economy Research Group

(3) Target: Undergraduate students enrolled at Waseda University (regardless of undergraduate school or academic year)

(4)Outline of Lecture: Detailed explanation of leadership based on Konosuke Matsushita's management philosophy regarding national management, public management, etc.

(5)Speakers (*: Graduates of Matsushita Institute of Government and Management)

Yoshihiko Noda (Former Prime Minister of Japan, Member of the House of Representatives) Graduated from Waseda University*.

Hiroyuki Nagahama (Vice Chairman of the House of Councillors, Member of the House of Councillors) Waseda University graduate*.

Hitoshi Matsubara (Member of the House of Representatives) Waseda University*.

Masae Ido (Former member of the House of Representatives)*

Riichiro Sugishima (Mayor of Iruma, Saitama Prefecture) Waseda University*.

Toshiyuki Nara (former mayor of Echizen City) graduated from Waseda University*.

Reiko Matsushita (former mayor of Musashino City) graduated from Waseda University*.

Hiroyuki Yamanaka (Matsudo City Councilor, Chiba Prefecture) Waseda University*

Takayuki Kanzo (Chairman of the Board, Imagineer Corporation) graduated from Waseda University*.

Tomoko Shirai (Representative Director, NPO New Public Interest Federation)*

Kazuya Kaneko (President of Matsushita Institute of Government and Management) graduated from Waseda University*.

Airo Hino (Professor, School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University) graduated from Waseda University


≪Comment from Professor Hino

 Waseda University and the School of Political Science and Economics have produced many people who aspire to politics. I would like this class to be taken not only by students who are interested in politics, but also by students who are only vaguely interested in politics. The connection with politics is all around us. And the way we see that connection changes as our life stages change. The timing of one's entry into the world of politics is different for everyone. With this in mind, why don't you listen to the stories of our seniors who are active in the world of politics? Through this class, we hope that many students will think about the public and leadership, and that it will inspire them to aspire to politics.



3. Future Development

 The Matsushita Institute of Government and Management and the School of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University will further enhance the course content by reflecting the results of the class, the state of national management based on political and economic trends, and leadership theory in the courses offered in the next and subsequent years, in order to develop human resources who can take charge of future national management.


Related Links

Matsushita Institute of Government and Management: https://www.mskj.or.jp/

Future Political Economy Research Group: https://miraipe.wixsite.com/my-site

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