Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Japan

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation from Germany. Its activities and projects support a proactive approach towards international cooperation and understanding.

The Japan Office reopened in 2011 and is implementing a programme on the bilateral relations between Germany and Japan (Country Programme Japan) as well as a regional programme on Social and Economic Governance called SOPAS.

The former focuses on the dialogue between politicians, economic representatives and members of the civil society of the two countries and is especially aiming at furthering bilateral cooperation in foreign, security and economic policy, regional integration as well as social development and international cooperation.

SOPAS deals with issues of economic governance relevant to the Asian region and is aiming at deepening the understanding of current challenges and future perspectives. Topics include advancing women leadership, free trade and multilateralism, and the future of work.