Emerald Publishing, one of the scholarly publishing groups, published “The Global Inclusivity Report 2020” on July 17, 2020, summarizing the possibilities of how the academic sector can contribute to the realization of a highly inclusive society. The report discusses the meaning of inclusivity, the barriers to inclusivity, the benefits of an inclusive society, and how it can enhance the workplace. Furthermore, it elaborates on how the academic and research community can make a great contribution to correct political judgment, raising public awareness, improving learning quality etc. on this issue through knowledge sharing and the need to work in partnership with civil society and various other sectors.

The Global Inclusivity Report 2020 is available at 

Web Version：https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/global-2020-inclusivity-report

PDF Version：https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/sites/default/files/2020-06/emer…

Contributor: MURANAKA Satoru (Crop, Livestock and Environment Division)