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MUSUBI Initiative Overview
What is MUSUBI?
MUSUBI - meaning 'connection' in Japanese - is a new and exciting initiative designed to foster meaningful people-to-people connections between the UK and Japan and build shared leadership to tackle the challenges and grasp the opportunities ahead of us.
A first-of-its-kind for the UK-Japan partnership, MUSUBI is an innovative public-private partnership that will draw in private sector funding to support programmes to create lasting connections and opportunities. These will include scholarships, sports and cultural exchanges and women's empowerment in business.
Vision
Through immersive programmes, cross-cultural collaborations, and impactful initiatives, MUSUBI will create a vibrant environment where future leaders can grow, collaborate and drive forward positive change and tackle the challenges of today's world, harnessing the opportunities of the future and create a new generation of international talent.
Mentorship Program
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. contributes to the development of women business leaders in Japan and the UK by supporting a mentorship program. In partnership with Odgers, we aim to address the gender imbalance in leadership roles and foster the growth of the next generation of women leaders.
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| Overview | The program matches mentees with mentors from the UK and Japan for one-on-one sessions. Mentors provide career advice and share insights based on their experience, helping mentees enhance their leadership skills. |
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Those want to contribute to the strengthening of ties between the two countries.
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MUSUBI Logo
The logo represents the UK and Japan deepening their ties and growing together through the MUSUBI Initiative. It is inspired by the shape of a knot and the image of two hands clasped in a handshake, incorporating the letter M from MUSUBI and the colours are based on the national flags of both countries.