Online Lecture on Rural Innovation
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Japan is hosting an online lecture on July 11, 2025, featuring Shugo Yanaka, a prominent professor at BBT Graduate School of Management and CEO of the General Incorporated Association INSPIRE. The focus of this seminar will be on innovation in rural development, utilizing the collective intelligence from his work with the largest platform dedicated to regional revitalization, INSPIRE.
Overview of the Event
This lecture is part of the Ministry's course aimed at nurturing rural producers, specifically highlighting the field of innovation. It is open to anyone interested in community development with no registration fee required.
- - Title: Rural Producer Development Course: Innovation Field
- - Host: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- - Date: July 11, 2025
- - Time: 19:00 - 20:30 (JST)
- - Lecture by: Shugo Yanaka
- - Platform: Zoom Webinar
- - Target Audience: Anyone interested in regional development
- - Fee: Free
For those interested, registration can be done through the following links:
Key Topics Covered in the Lecture
The session will delve deeply into the dual approach necessary for effective rural innovation: both
problem-solving and
value creation. Yanaka will explore how innovators can blend radical ideas with solving community issues. Attendees will benefit from insights derived from his best-selling book, *