In the face of complex and interdependent global challenges, the need for inclusive and pragmatic approaches to sustainable development has become ever more pressing. Across Africa, urgent social issues—from inadequate access to education and basic infrastructure, to the consequences of rapid urbanization and climate vulnerability—require not only strategic public-sector planning but also the eff…

UTokyo IncluDE Kickoff Symposium “Creating DEI Together” Part 1 UTokyo Center for Coproduction of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (IncluDE), established in April 2024, held its kickoff symposium “Creating DEI Together” on September 22, 2025. Amidst winds of opposition to DEI, how will IncluDE confront these challenges? The content reflects the high expectations placed on IncluDE from both withi…