Coincidentally, Tokyo has been supportive of the region’s efforts to narrow development gaps among member states and to tackle emerging challenges, such as climate change and disaster risk reduction.
“The TOASEAN Business Day is an annual initiative organized by the Turin Chamber of Commerce, the University of Turin, and the Torino World Affairs Institute (T.wai) to promote business opportunities between Italian companies and Southeast Asian markets.”
Anna Caffarena is Full Professor of International Relations at the University of Torino and the Director of its Department of Cultures, Politics and Society. She has served as the first President of the Torino World Affairs Institute.
Prof. Giuseppe Gabusi is Associate Professor of International Political Economy and Political Economy of East Asia at the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society of the University of Turin. He is Head of T.wai's Indo-Pacific Program.
Pietro Masina is a non-resident Research Fellow at T.wai and a Full Professor of International Political Economy, History and Institutions of East Asia at the University of Naples “L'Orientale”.
Prof. Giorgio Prodi is Associate Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. He serves as Vice President of T.wai, the Torino World Affairs Institute.
