Organized by the Chiu Program for Taiwan Studies at Oregon State University and co-organized by the International College of Innovation (ICI) at National Chengchi University (NCCU), the GLOBAL HEALTH GOVERNANCE AND COLLABORATION: An International Symposium took place successfully at NCCU’s Center for Public and Business Administration Education on December 13–14, 2024. The symposium brought together global experts and scholars in health governance to address current challenges and foster international collaboration, achieving fruitful outcomes.
The opening ceremony featured remarks by Dean Wen-Ling Tu of ICI and Tai-Yuan Chiu, Taiwan’s Minister of Health and Welfare, followed by a keynote speech from Dr. Chien-Jen Chen, Distinguished Research Fellow at Academia Sinica and former Vice President of Taiwan. Attendees included esteemed leaders and scholars from the United States, Australia, South Korea, and other countries, who engaged in a series of keynote speeches and in-depth discussions to propose future directions for global health governance.
Professor Steve Gloyd from the University of Washington lauded the symposium as one of the best he has attended, highlighting its excellent organization and planning. Professor Juhwan Oh from Seoul National University also expressed his gratitude and high regard for the event.
Key topics included “Challenges and Frameworks for Global Health Governance” and “International Collaboration and Regional Roles,” exploring the role of human rights, community participation, and sustainable development goals in health governance. The symposium also emphasized Taiwan’s significant contributions to global health collaboration, particularly in universal health coverage and its successful handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The symposium’s success not only deepened academic and policy dialogues on global health governance but also laid a solid foundation for future international cooperation. The International College of Innovation at NCCU remains committed to advancing international collaboration to create a sustainable and healthy future.
Dr. Chien-Jen Chen, Distinguished Research Fellow at Academia Sinica and former Vice President of Taiwan, delivered the keynote speech.(Photo Source:ICI)
Tai-Yuan Chiu, Taiwan’s Minister of Health and Welfare, delivered remarks at the opening Remarks.(Photo Source:ICI)
Wen-Ling Tu, Dean of the International College of Innovation, delivered remarks at the opening Remarks.(Photo Source:ICI) 
Muflihatul Muniroh, Vice Dean for Academic and Research at the Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, delivered the keynote speech.(Photo Source:ICI)
Conference Scientific Chair, Chunhuei Chi, engaged in participant discussions with the scholars.(Photo Source:ICI)
Hsien-Ming Lien, Director of the Chung-Hwa Institute for Economic Research and Associate Dean, engaged in participant discussions with the scholars.(Photo Source:ICI)
The participants took a group photo.(Photo Source:ICI)
