Dr. Israr Qureshi (Professor, Queen's University Belfast) and
Dr. Babita Bhatt (Reader, Queen's University Belfast)
"From Research in Marginalized Contexts to Comparative Reflections for Japan"

On March 30, 2026, Dr. Israr Qureshi and Dr. Babita Bhatt from Queen's University Belfast (UK) visited the Institute.

A meeting was held with members from both inside and outside the Institute. Using examples of social entrepreneurship initiatives in India as a starting point, the discussion addressed how more inclusive markets can be formed and considered the implications of such approaches for Japanese society.