Mei Araki

Want to learn more about developing relationships for global and local solidarity for social change? Follow the journey of our Cohort 5 Fellows who will be in Vietnam from 14 - 24 May. They will also learn about local communities and how those communities are tackling various issues, including the impact of climate change. You can track their journey using these hashtags: #TekanoFellowsinVietnam #TransnationalSolidarity. We'll also keep you posted. Click here to learn more about the work of our Fellows: https://ow.ly/pEri50RE31y

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Professor Hugh Whittaker publishes 「日本経済復活の条件　ひしめく構想、相互補完カギ」 in Nikkei. The article examines the conditions for reviving Japan's economy. It covers initiatives like Society 5.0, digital and green transformations, and new forms of capitalism. The focus is on overcoming economic challenges, achieving sustainable growth, and implementing governance reforms, including ESG practices and strategies to boost wages and reduce inequality. The article is available here: https://lnkd.in/eWPYmqyx https://lnkd.in/ep3hFyUj

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𝗛𝗞𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀' 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 Does receiving knowledge catalyze creativity? What is the difference between explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge? Explore how tacit knowledge transmission from partners sparks the recipients' innovative elaboration, particularly in the presence of robust psychological affinity, from our faculty’s groundbreaking research findings contributed to the Hong Kong Economic Times (hket.com). These profound insights can help organizations optimize team dynamics and foster a culture of creativity in the workplace: https://bit.ly/3JWIHwo #HKUSTBusinessSchool #HKUSTFaculty #EmployeeCreativity #Knowledgetransfer

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 #𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽? When I searched first for the #ESG qualification, I found that the European model has an issue for local adaptation. Also I was hesitated to the way of online learning and didn’t join the mainstream. I am glad to take another qualification cooperated by HKMA and International Chamber of Sustainable Development ICSD last year. Today I am super happy to share the good news with you - their own Model of seeing ESG is published on an academic journal! Wong, P. P., Hui, M. S., & Yip, A. W. (2024). The new CEPAR® model: a five-step methodology to tackle corporate ESG challenges. Public Administration and Policy. (https://lnkd.in/gBwn772y) As you may have noticed, ESG focused too much on quantitative indicators and it does have a gap to view the corporate in a holistic analysis. ICSD developed a new approach called CEPAR® and it is currently being adopted in the Certified ESG Planner (CEP®) education program. The concept was initially inspired by the globally recognized advanced certification for financial planners known as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) that follows a six-step approach to financial planning (CFP Board, 2024). In this paper it also includes two local cases: Case 1: Disability Inclusion in a Global Credit Card Network Company Case 2: Environmental Impact of ABC Minibus Company I truly believe that as a certified professional, we should be also equipped with knowledge of research papers when we further dive into the sector. This skill was developed once I studied my Master degree and every citation counts. To know more about this Journal: Public Administration and Policy: An Asia-Pacific Journal (PAP) https://lnkd.in/geRrfVUP #esg #research

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🚀 FSI's Impact Report: Unleashing Potential with Our Online Knowledge Hub 📚 📣 At FSI, we collaborate with our Impact Lab Course students and subject matter experts to curate a rich library of resources for under-resourced entrepreneurs and social impact leaders. These resources are crafted to empower robust partnerships and accelerate business development across Hong Kong. Whether you're looking to enhance your fundraising and financing efforts or team productivity, or navigating legal compliance issues, we've got you covered. 📈 By the Numbers - 41 resources and templates in our Social Impact Knowledge Hub - 51 comprehensive toolkits developed for the Entrepreneur's Toolkit 🔍 Featured Insights: 🛠️ Navigate Tax Exemption for Charities in Hong Kong 🛠️ Master the BUD Fund for Business Expansion 🛠️ Cultivating Intellectual Humility to Be a Better Leader 🤝 A huge thank you to the 42 Impact Lab Course students, 24 corporate volunteers, and five corporations for contributing their expertise to creating these resources. Together, we're creating a stronger, more informed community! ✨ Check out our 5-year impact report here 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/ghJGCTmC 📧 Get in touch with us at info@shared-impact.com if you would like to work with us to build a better future for all. 💰You can also make a tax-deductible donation to support our work https://buff.ly/3rPmjzs #sharedimpact #forimpact #socialimpact #crosssectorcollaboration #broadcollaboration #sharedresources #knowledgeexchange #SharedData #HongKong #sustainabledevelopment #SDGs #systemschange #leadership #leadersoftomorrow #effectiveleaders #entrepreneurship #startup #innovation #diversityinbusiness #makeadifference #nonprofit #giveback #onlineresources

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🆕 NEW research from #Malaysia on #Masculinities 👨🏽‍💼 Men in politics, can they be allies for gender equality? What terms do they frame their work in, and what are the barriers in their context? Find out in our new partner report 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gAxmVDJF #politics #allyship #genderequality #research

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💡 Brill’s Journal of Innovation in Social Sciences published a paper by Dr. Bonny Ling highlighting the nexus between business, human rights and protection for displaced individuals. She discusses how Taiwan’s next National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP) can address #refugee protection in line with its human rights protection commitment. 📎 Both Taiwan’s NAP and its National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP) are scheduled for revision by the end of 2024. In its next iteration of the NAP, Dr Ling urges Taiwan to raise the #HumanRightsDueDiligence bar higher by providing clear, robust guidance for corporate responsibility in alignment with the United Nations Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). 🙌 “Finding ways for businesses to normalise the expectation of conducting robust HRDD, wherever they operate is part of a broader recognition that businesses and forced migration do intersect.” – Dr Bonny Ling Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/ez5TtVSe https://lnkd.in/eCF55-vc

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#OpenAccess #OnlineFirst Activating Co-production of Rural Service Delivery: Examining the Role of Nonprofit Organizations Using a Case Study in China by Lu Liu, Chuang Liu & Yahua Wang Voluntas is pleased to be publishing further research on co-production.  This study explores co-production through an in-depth case study in a rural setting near #Beijing, #China. The findings are critical to advancing our understanding of rural service provision in non-Western contexts.  https://lnkd.in/eSyXWJ2c

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Lu Ming, a Professor at Shanghai Jiaotong University and Executive Dean of its Shanghai Institute for National Economy, has long been a prominent advocate for bigger cities in China. Lu argues that, unlike developed countries, economic concentration in China is not accompanied by population concentration, leading to greater income disparity. Skillfully taking advantage of the overarching political goal of 共同富裕 "Common Prosperity for All," Lu credibly shows that enabling free migration across provinces and regions benefits China as a whole, overriding the concerns for the so-called “hollowing out” of some regions. His research also indicates that early migration from rural to urban areas fosters the development of non-cognitive skills such as communication, stress management, creativity, and initiative. These skills improve employment prospects for the rural population in the service sector and increase their income levels. Lu convincingly refutes the dominant line that the central government of China, a unitary state with no federalist system, should discourage population flows out of rural or rust belt regions, such as northeastern China. w/Zichen Wang

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AI 인플루언서의 효과를 입증한 황세림 교수의 논문이 저명한 경영 저널인 하버드 비즈니스 리뷰(HBR) 5-6월호에 게재됐습니다. 황 교수와 동료들은 6년 동안 100만 개가 넘는 콘텐츠를 분석했습니다. 하버드 비즈니스 리뷰에 게재된 연구 결과에 따르면 AI 인플루언서가 마케팅 업계의 판도를 뒤흔들고 있는 것으로 나타났습니다. 인간 인플루언서와 비교했을 때 AI 인플루언서는 몇 가지 주요 영역에서 우위를 점하고 있습니다. 우선, 사용자로부터 더 많은 참여를 유도합니다. 또한 스캔들에 연루되거나 평판이 손상될 가능성이 적습니다. 그리고 비용도 저렴합니다! 미국 소셜 미디어 사용자의 절반 이상이 이미 AI 인플루언서를 팔로우하고 있을 정도로 사람들은 AI 인플루언서에 대해 호감을 갖고 있는 것으로 보입니다. 이러한 추세는 미국뿐만 아니라 전 세계적으로 확산되고 있습니다. 점점 더 많은 사람들이 전통적인 미디어에서 멀어지면서 인플루언서 마케팅은 브랜드에게 점점 더 중요해지고 있습니다. 이 연구는 AI 인플루언서가 인플루언서 마케팅의 미래임을 시사합니다. 따라서 소셜 미디어 인지도를 높이고자 하는 브랜드라면 AI 인플루언서와의 파트너십이 완벽한 솔루션이 될 수 있습니다! 원본 저널: https://lnkd.in/eW9t72_G Sungkyunkwan University SKK GSB Professor Hwang Se-rim's paper, which demonstrates the effectiveness of AI influencers, has been published in the May-June issue of Harvard Business Review (HBR), a prestigious business journal. Professor Hwang and her colleagues analyzed over a million pieces of content over six years. Their findings, published in the prestigious Harvard Business Review, show that AI influencers are seriously shaking things up in the marketing world. Compared to human influencers, AI influencers win in several key areas. For starters, they generate more engagement from users. Plus, they're less likely to be involved in scandals or damage their reputations. And, they're also cheaper! It seems people are warming up to AI influencers, with over half of social media users in the US already following them. This trend extends worldwide, not just in the US. As more people move away from traditional media, influencer marketing is becoming increasingly important for brands. This research suggests that AI influencers are the future of influencer marketing. So, if you're a brand looking to boost your social media presence, partnering with an AI influencer might be the perfect solution! #SKKGSB #Sungkyunkwan #faculty #professor #HarvardBusinessReview #HBR #influencer #AIinfluencer #influencermarketing 

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An excellent essay in the East Asia Forum forum by Professor Hiroshi Ono on the problems of the #labour market in #Japan. #Universities are part to blame for this problem. Entrance exams and curriculm do not match needs of yesterday, today and the future rather they match the needs of the Japanese #economy in the post WW2 period to the 1980s #Corporate Japan is part to blame for this problem. #recruiting schemes dilute the importance of universities, it deincentivizes #studyingabroad #languages #gapyears #internships and it continues to not promote real horizontal and vertical mobility. #Bonuses are not really pay for performance either https://lnkd.in/gmXKJ4dR

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Sustainable Mekong Research Network (SUMERNET) is inviting you to attend the key Mekong event on research to policy influence "SUMERNET Lancang-Mekong Research to Policy Forum", 30 May 2024 from 09:00-17:00 (Bangkok time), taking the central theme of "From Knowledge to Actions: Building a Water-Secure Mekong" This flagship policy forum for SUMERNET in 2024 will focus on the theme "Knowledge to Policy and Actions: Building a Water-Secure Mekong" reflecting the attention that SUMERNET has for regional issues of access, quality and vulnerability to water-related risks, with implications for gender equality, health, ecosystems and livelihoods in the last 5 years through SUMERNET 4 All Programme. This forum will bring around 120 in-person participants and online participants in a journey to explore effective knowledge to policy engagement strategies that positively impact water security in the Lancang–Mekong region. This regional forum will feature speakers from MRC, LMC, national policymakers from Mekong Region, researchers, practitioners and community representatives to discuss on how they have worked in addressing the pressing issue of water insecurity. The forum will engage with in-person and online participants to explore more insights and experiences for common learning on these efforts. If you wish to join the forum virtually, please register here: https://lnkd.in/gxJU_cdV. Looking forward to meeting you there! #mekong #water #energy #climate #sumernet

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Ms. Esther Lemko-Poutoa, PASAI Chief Executive, starts off day 4 of the PASAI Congress by chairing the panel on external scrutiny with Parliament and strengthening #PFM systems. She states that PASAI will continue to share best practices of well functioning PFMs with #SAIs to improve the system of #accountability and #transparency, including strengthening relationships with public accounts committees and relevant committees of Parliament. #PASAICongress2024 #pacificauditorsworkingtogether

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It is about high time people abandon the notion that the humanities and social sciences have no value. I’ve been ridiculed by many in the past saying that I shouldn’t pick and study political science for my undegraduate academic career because it is a “waste of time” or that it doesn’t earn me a high-income job post-graduation. On top of that, some have even scoffed at me saying that my bachelors degree is one of those esoteric academic disciplines that are only interested in generating epistemological abstractions—ideas that are thoroughly disconnected from practical realities. This line of thinking is simply erroneous and false. As Lily Kong argues, the social sciences and humanities provide crucial insights and understanding into human behavior, motivations, cultural values, and societal dynamics that complement and contextualize scientific and technological advancements. In other words, these fundamental disciplines help inform the "why" behind human choices and actions, which is essential for effectively harnessing technology and innovation for the betterment of society. Besides this aspect, the humanities and the social sciences nourish us students to become holistic well-rounded individuals that can develop critical thinking skills, foster the ability to analyze complex social issues, understand diverse perspectives, and engage in informed discussions. We acquire research and data analysis competencies, allowing us to examine societal problems and contribute to producing effective evidence-based solutions. While the advancements made through STEM fields have undoubtedly expanded our knowledge of the physical world and driven many technological innovations, an exclusive emphasis on these disciplines is inherently limited. To truly understand and harness the potential of scientific and technical progress, we must integrate the critical insights offered by the humanities and social sciences. These disciplines illuminate the human contexts, motivations, and societal implications that should guide and shape how we apply STEM discoveries and innovations. Solely prioritizing STEM without the counterbalance of humanities and social science perspectives risks solutions that are technically proficient yet fundamentally disconnected from realizing meaningful benefits for humanity. The continued underestimation and failure to recognize the inherent value and strategic importance of the humanities and social sciences in addressing social challenges, driving innovation, and building a more equitable and sustainable future would be detrimental in every way. Therefore, a balanced, interdisciplinary approach recognizing the indispensable roles of both STEM and the humanities/social sciences is vital for achieving sustainable progress aligned with human values and needs.

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Continuing our recent features of left-behind children in China, Wei Jiayu, Secretary-General of the Beijing Sanzhi Center for Unprivileged Children, delves deep into the nuances of children with migrant parents in China, which consist of two primary groups: migrant children and left-behind children. Broadly speaking, migrant children live away from their registered households (hukou), while left-behind children remain in rural areas without one or both parents who have migrated for work. However, the classification is complicated. Wei notes that the Ministry of Education of China uses a narrower scope for categorization which likely leads to lower estimates compared to other sources. For migrant children, the Ministry's focus is often on those who have moved from rural areas to counties or nearby small cities, excluding those moving from counties to larger cities or from smaller cities to bigger cities. For left-behind children, the Ministry's statistics typically concentrate on left-behind children in rural areas, excluding those in urban areas. Wei estimates that the number of children with migrant parents in the compulsory education stage remains around 50 million. They often face difficulties accessing education and essential services in cities due to their hukou being registered in other areas. Additionally, families must make early decisions to ensure their children's eligibility for the Gaokao, often necessitating a return to their registered "hometowns" for high school. This can lead to feelings of alienation as the children may not be familiar at all with these areas. https://lnkd.in/g-tz_5w6

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