JP

Organization

Research Division

Endowed Research Division
Earthquake Induced Tsunami Risk Evaluation Lab (Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance)
Professor (Specially Appointed)
Ph.D. (Engineering)
Research Subject(s)
I am working to implement the real-world application of our research and development outcomes in disaster risk reduction. To this end, I am engaged in developing ISO standards for disaster risk reduction, exploring risk financing frameworks, and cultivating human resources for disaster risk reduction. Additionally, I am interested in the impact that institutional frameworks and changes to them have on corporate behavior.
Key Words
ISO for DRR / Risk Finance / Human Resorces Development for DRR / Institutional Design Engineering
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Research Activities

To promote the real-world application of disaster risk reduction (DRR)-related research and development, our research laboratory has spearheaded the establishment of international standards in key DRR areas. To date, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a technical report (TR 6030) identifying areas with potential for DRR standardization, as well as an international standard (ISO 37179) providing basic principles for implementing DRR activities. Following the publication of these umbrella standards, we led the development of additional standards. These include a standard for preparing DRR information to facilitate risk-informed decision-making; a standard for risk finance requirements to encourage ex-ante investment; a standard for seismometer systems; and a standard for emergency food supplies.
Alongside these efforts to implement real-world applications, we are cultivating human resources capable of contributing to DRR in response to diverse societal needs.

Selected Works

Keiichi Iwase, Shuichi Ishida, “Trade remedy measures and their effects on industry performance, and implicit government intentions: Changes in revealed comparative advantage indices in China, India, and Japan,” Journal of Government and Economics, Vol.16, Nov. 2024, 1-21.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jge.2024.100129

Keiichi Iwase, Shuichi Ishida, “Evaluating the impact of trade remedy measures on mature Japanese industries,” The Japanese Political Economy, Vol.50, Issues 3-4, Jun. 2024, 402–422. https://doi.org/10.1080/2329194X.2024.2361277

Keiichi Iwase, Shuichi Ishida, "Impact of implementation of import restriction measures on corporate behavior," Journal of Japan Association for Management Systems Vol.40 No.3, Mar. 2024, 261-267.

Keiichi Iwase, "Introduction to the East Asia Top Level Officials’ Meeting on Competition Policy," The Fair Trade, Vol.680, Jun. 2007.

Keiichi Iwase, "A Practical Guide to the New JIS Mark Certification System," Journal of the Japan Research Association for Textile End-Uses, Vol.46 Issue 7, Jul. 2005.

Selected Memberships
  • Japan Association for Management Systems
Others

During my 30-plus years of service in government agencies, I have dedicated a significant portion of my career to international trade. I have extensive experience and expertise in social systems and rules. I have been particularly involved in formulating rules related to the WTO international trade, standards and certification, and antitrust laws. Additionally, my experience working at an industry-academia collaborative research organization has given me practical experience and insight into research support and collaboration facilitation.