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Kyushu Economic Research Center (KERC)
　Contributing to Regional Development Since 1946

The Kyushu Economic Research Center (KERC, commonly known as Kyu-Kei-Cho) was established in 1946 as an independent regional economic think tank through collaboration among industry, academia, and government with a mission to contribute to regional and national economic and social development.

For nearly eight decades, KERC has conducted research, policy studies, and regional development initiatives focused on the economies and industries of the Kyushu, Okinawa, and Yamaguchi regions.In April 2013, KERC was reorganized as a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation under authorization by the Cabinet Office of Japan. While its organizational status has evolved, its commitment to regional development and public service has remained unchanged since its founding.

A Hub for Knowledge Creation, Accumulation, and Exchange

KERC serves as one of the leading research and information hubs in western Japan.
Through its research activities, publications, lectures, seminars, and networking opportunities, the Center promotes:

Knowledge Creation through economic and social research;
Knowledge Accumulation through the operation of BIZCOLI (Business Communication Library), one of the region's leading business and economic libraries, as well as through the collection, preservation, and organization of information and resources from Japan and abroad; and
Knowledge Exchange by facilitating dialogue among businesses, government agencies, academic institutions, and local communities.

By integrating these three functions, KERC contributes to sustainable regional development and informed policymaking.

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

As a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation certified by the Cabinet Office, KERC is recognized for its significant contributions to society and regional development.
Donations made to KERC are eligible for preferential tax treatment under Japanese tax regulations. Contributions are utilized in accordance with the Foundation's donation acceptance policies and support activities such as research, policy proposals, and initiatives that contribute to the future development of the Kyushu region.

Organization Overview

Name	Kyushu Economic Research Center (KERC)
Established	October 25, 1946 (Reorganized as a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation on April 1, 2013)
Address	Denki Building Kyosokan 5F 2-1-82 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 810-0004, Japan Click HERE for access map
Office	Tel: +81-92-721-4900 Fax: +81-92-721-4906
Library	BIZCOLI (Business Communication Library) 3F, Denki Building Kyosokan Tel: +81-92-721-4909 Fax: +81-92-721-4908 (Formerly the Kyushu Economic Research Library) Click HERE for access map
Chairman	Takashige Shibato
President	Masumi Nawata Profile
Endowment	¥600 million
Mission and Activities	KERC engages in the following activities: Conducting research and providing grants for studies on regional economies and industries in Kyushu and other regions; Implementing programs and initiatives, and providing grants to promote regional economic development in Kyushu and other regions; Operating an economic library and promoting the collection, organization, and utilization of information and materials, as well as facilitating information exchange that contributes to regional economic development; Providing support to economic organizations and other relevant entities that contribute to the advancement of regional economies and industries in Kyushu and other regions; and Undertaking other activities necessary to promote the development of regional economies and industries in Kyushu and other regions.
Organization	General Affairs Department, Administration Department, Information Research Department, Research Department(26full-time officers, 14 research trainees)
Directors	1 Chairman, 1 President, 1 Executive Vice President, 4 Directors, 2 Auditors, 13 Trustees, 74 Advisory Committee Members, 14 Executive Advisers, 14 Counselors List of Directors (288KB)