IIM Kozhikode to set up ‘India-Japan Study and Research Centre’

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to set up an India-Japan Study and Research Centre. The centre will aim to enhance management education and research competencies in the specific areas of mutual interest between India and Japan.

The centre will be a joint initiative of IIM Kozhikode and Keio University, Japan. Prof. Rajib Shaw, a professor at Keio University, has been appointed as the visiting professor for the centre.

The centre will focus on areas such as business, economics, technology, and culture. It will also promote student exchange programs between IIM Kozhikode and Keio University.

"This initiative will provide for transfer of knowledge and competencies in the areas of mutual interest thereby facilitating research collaborations and students exchange programs with various Japanese Institutes of higher learning," said Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode.

"This will also promote understanding of Japan in India and India in Japan through research, training and other management development programs," he added.

The centre is expected to be operational by the end of 2023.

Here are some of the specific areas of mutual interest between India and Japan that the centre will focus on:

Business: The centre will explore opportunities for collaboration between Indian and Japanese businesses. It will also conduct research on topics such as trade, investment, and entrepreneurship.

Economics: The centre will study the economic relationship between India and Japan. It will also conduct research on topics such as economic growth, development, and policy.

Technology: The centre will explore the use of technology to promote economic development in India and Japan. It will also conduct research on topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and big data.

Culture: The centre will promote cultural understanding between India and Japan. It will organize events and programs that showcase the cultures of both countries.

The centre is expected to be a valuable resource for Indian and Japanese businesses, academics, and policymakers. It will help to strengthen the economic and cultural ties between the two countries.