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The Matsushita International Foundation
1006 Kadoma, Osaka 571-8501, Japan
Tel:    81-6-6908-4488
Fax:    81-6-6908-5817
 

 
        In 1932, Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Matsushita Electric, proclaimed the basic business policy of the company, which is based on our corporate mission of "peace and prosperity for mankind."
        Since then, this policy has been woven into the company's basic principle which states: "Through our industrial activities, we strive to foster progress, to promote the general welfare of society and to devote ourselves to furthering the development of world culture."
        Matsushita has steadfastly promoted all of its business activities under this principle and we now conduct operations on a worldwide scale.
        In recent times, as international awareness of Japanese accomplishments has grown, so too have the world's expectations regarding Japan's global role.
        Realizing that further internationalization of Japan is an urgent task, Matsushita Electric has decided to establish The Matsushita International Foundation as a major event in the 70th anniversary celebration of the company.
        The purpose of this foundation will be to contribute to the advancement of international society by promoting international understanding and by developing personnel capable of promoting international understanding. To achieve these goals, the foundation will provide funds for related studies and activities.
        We sincerely encourage your support and active cooperation in this venture.
 
January, 1988
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.


 
The Matsushita International Foundation will strive to contribute to the development of world culture and peace by promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other countries and by developing personnel capable of promoting this understanding. To achieve these goals, the foundation will provide funds for the following:
  1. International studies and cooperative activities pertaining to societies, cultures, economies, etc., as well as related projects aimed at promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.
  2. Exchange of qualified personnel for the above-mentioned activities and related projects, arrangement of international conferences and organization of groups to conduct the related activities and projects.
  3. Programs designed to promote mutual international understanding or to develop personnel capable of promoting international understanding.
  4. Educational and public relations activities for all of the above mentioned.
  5. Other projects considered necessary for achieving the goals of the foundation.


As of October, 2007
  Name Position
President Masayuki Matsushita Vice Chairman of the Board,
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Director Kazuo Oike President, Kyoto University
  Nobuaki Kumagai Former President, Osaka University
  Keiichi Konaga President, AOC Holdings Co., Ltd.
  Yotaro Kobayashi President, International University of Japan
  Yukio Shotoku Former Vice President, Matsushita Industrial Co., Ltd.
  Kojiro Takano Former Ambassador to Philippines
Auditor Ikuo Kabashima Professor, Tokyo University
  Sotoo Tatsumi Special Advisor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
  Masahiko Hirata Former Executive Vice President
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Trustee Natsuo Amemiya Director, The Japan Foundation
  Hiroyuki Itami Professor, Hitotsubashi University
  Akira Ogata Former Chief Commentator,
Japan Broadcasting Corp.
  Tadao Kagono Professor, Kobe University
  Tsuyoshi Kato Professor, Ryukoku University
  Tatsuhiko Kawashima Professor, Gakushuin University
  Masaharu Matsushita Honorary Chairman and Executive Advisor
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
  Matao Miyamoto Professor, Kwansai Gakuin University, Institute of Business and Accounting
  Eiko Yuasa Executive Director, The Senri Foundation

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