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Former Prime Minister, Member, House of Representatives
"I would like to make a point of health and the environment, an issue which attracts great interest throughout the world. Good health is the most valuable asset that anyone can have."
President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
"Japan should endeavor to advocate fully participatory international cooperation to protect and nurture lives in developing countries."
Vice President, Human Development Network,
The World Bank
"We look forward to building new partnerships with you, and bringing the private sector together with civil society, to find innovative solutions to all these challenging problems."
provided by World Bank Tokyo office
Panel 1
Chairman, Development Bank of Southern Africa
"We have to face the children who die. I would like you to know that having just a few of the resources of developed countries could make a fundamental impact on the future of the world."
Panel 2
President, Global Health Program, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
"Creative capitalism is a new model for Japan’s future giving to global health programs."
Vice Chairman, Japan Business Federation
"Our interests must be the interests of others in society. It has to be something positive that society can acknowledge."
Panel 3
President, Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE)
"NGOs can be a catalyst. A broader reaction will be promoted and there will be more efficiency and relevance."
Sector Manager, Health, Nutrition and Population,
Human Development Network, The World Bank
"Bring the knowledge and experience into practical and implementable solutions. We would like to serve as a learning bank."
Discussion Period 1
Discussion Period 2
Director- General for Global Issues, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"The G8 countries should take leadership and implement action so that the global health community will have common awareness and action in the future."
Secretary General, Democratic Party of Japan
Member of the House of Representatives
"It's very important to have the Health Summit hosted by Japan so that our messages from Japan can raise voices in support around the world."