The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) was founded in Nagoya, Japan, in 2009 as a research organization, conference organizer and publisher dedicated to encouraging interdisciplinary discussion, facilitating intercultural awareness and promoting international exchange, principally through educational interaction and academic research. By creating opportunities for dialogue between academics and thought leaders, IAFOR has become a pioneer in providing the research avenues and visionary development solutions that are necessary in a rapidly emerging globalized world. This information exchange takes place through IAFOR’s academic events in Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.