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RFP Conference Organiser for Premier SRI Event in Japan 2004

12 January 2004

Following the success of ASrIA's 2002 International SRI Conference in Tokyo attended by 300 people, and this year's UNEP FI Roundtable, attended by some 500 people, ASrIA wishes to support the continuing momentum for SRI in Japan by assisting in the organisation of an SRI conference in 2004.

Given that ASrIA is organising its third international conference in Singapore, in April 2004, it is not possible to organise a Japan event alone. Consequently we invite proposals from organisations interested in organising an SRI event in Japan with whom we can co-operate.

The objective of the Conference is to:

Support the growth of SRI in Japan

Support high Corporate Governance and CSR standards in Japan

Increase understanding about the provision of environmental and social information, and

Increase understanding about the value of environmental and social information

Provide updates on developments in SRI internationally

Address SRI issues specific to Japan

The key audience will be:

Primarily from Japan, specifically the investment community in Japan: those active in managing SRI Funds, or planning to do so; and Pensions Funds and their advisers.

Regulators, service providers, and corporations will also be encouraged to attend.

Date:  September or 4Q, not to clash with any major SRI event elsewhere

Venue:  Central Location in Tokyo

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

Skills and experience in conference planning and management

Specific understanding of the needs of the investment community

Familiarity with Japan in particular and experience in organising events there.

Value for money for sponsors and participants

The successful applicant will be responsible for ALL logistics and organisation and ASrIA accepts no financial liability for the event in any way.

Terms and Conditions:

ASrIA will work in association with the successful applicant, providing input to the agenda, suggestions for key speakers and promotion of the event through the ASrIA networks especially those in Japan and through the ASrIA Ebulletin.

The details of ASrIA's speaking role at the conference, profile on publicity materials and other matters to be discussed with the successful applicant.

Contact:  sweeta@asria.org