Shaping the Future with JICA: The SDGs, Dynamic Realities of Developing Countries, and Our Path Forward

The EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, is set to take place from April to October 2025 under the main theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” During the EXPO, eight themes will be explored through dedicated “Theme Weeks ,“ providing a platform for dialogue and collaboration on pressing challenges.

On October 5th, the JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development will hold the event “Shaping the Future with JICA: The SDGs, Dynamic Realities of Developing Countries, and Our Path Forward | Expo 2025 Theme Weeks ” in the final Theme Week, “SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life .”

The year 2025, marks the tenth anniversary of the United Nations' adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Over the past decade, the circumstances facing developing countries have changed significantly. With less than six years remaining until the target year 2030 for achieving the SDGs, it is crucial to consider what we must focus on to ensure that all countries and peoples can work together toward a sustainable global society. We look forward to a meaningful and engaging discussion with the participants on these vital issues!

10:30-11:00 Keynote Speech "The significance, challenges and future prospects of the SDGs”
・Norichika Kanie, Professor, Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University
Professor Kanie will speak about the significance of the SDGs in developing countries and the role of development cooperation in today's global context.

11:00-12:20 Discussion "Translating Global Goals into National and Local Actions"
・Haruko Kamei , Director General, JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development
・Kei Endo , Senior Research Fellow, JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development
・Masako Izukawa, Deputy Director, Advanced City Promotion Division, Policy Planning Department, Toyota City
・3 JICA scholarship students from Laos, Uganda and Mozambique
This discussion will explore the current status, challenges, and future directions of SDGs initiatives and its measurement across various countries and regions, focusing on cases from a Japanese local government and developing countries.

12:20-12:30 Closing Remarks "Toward realizing a society where people's lives, livelihoods and dignity are protected"
・Yoichi Mine , Executive Director, JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development
Based on the discussion, he will deliver a message regarding the achievement of the SDGs and the realization of human security.

*Please note that registration procedures vary according to your participation method.

【For in-person participation】
①An admission ticket to the EXPO for October 5, and ②reservation for this event are required to participate.

〈Details〉
①To purchase an EXPO admission ticket and reserve the date for October 5, follow steps 1-3 from the link below.
ExpoID・Purchase Ticket(s)・Admission Guide | Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Website

②To make a reservation for this event:
・ If you apply via the following link, your seat will be secured without the 7-Day Advance Lottery through the official EXPO website. Limited to the first 50 applicants.

・ Once the 50-person limit is reached, reservations via the JICA Ogata Research Institute website will be closed and it will be announced on this page. After that, reservations can be made through the official EXPO website by applying to the 7-Day Advance Lottery.

How to make a reservation (Step 4): ExpoID・Purchase Ticket(s)・Admission Guide | Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Website
About the 7-Day Advance Lottery: Reservation and Lottery Guide | Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Website

【For online participation】
Please register by clicking here .
The link will be sent the day before the event.
*Registration will be closed at 17:00 on October 3, 2025.

JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development（Ms. Miwa, Ms. Tsugawa）
E-mail：dritrp@jica.go.jp