Join us for the Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance’s seminar with Taka Mogi titled, Cross Over of Industrial Policy and Economic Security Policy . This is an in-person event. The event will be followed by the Q&A with the speaker. Seminar Summary Abstract Taka will be sharing the development of the combined Industrial and Economic Security policy of Japan in accordance with the dual goal to secure growth and economic resilience, particularly in terms of supply chain security of CRM and technologies. Taka will also provide views on the UK/EU perspectives on this agenda and would welcome discussions common/different approach and the complementarity between Japan-UK/EU. Bio Taka Mogi is a senior official of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Government of Japan. He is currently Director of Industrial Research at JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) London and conducting research on economic policy and Geopolitical issues and advising the Government of Japan as well as Japanese international firms. Prior to this position, Taka was Director, Industry Creation Policy Division of METI and took the responsibility to introduce the “Industry Competitiveness Enhancement Act” in 2024, which enables long term public financing to accelerate private investment to strategic areas. Taka is an experienced government official with expertise in industry policy as well as energy and green transition policy, including engagement in the UNFCC negotiations, through his career in METI. As academic background, Taka holds a bachelor’s degree of economics from the University of Tokyo, MSc Public Policy from University College London, and MA European Public Policy from Kings College London.

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