Mr. Hidetoshi Nishimura, Executive Director of ERIA, invited as a lecturer to the lecture held at Kaetsu University organized by Faculty of Management and Economics, Area Studies of  "Towards the Establishment of Asian Community".

Around 40 students and participants from outside were there. Mr. Nishimura made a presentation on "ERIA and Asian Community" and briefed on progress of the ERIA's establishment and the outcomes from ERIA's recent activities.  In conclusion, he stressed about the potential for future growth in Asia.