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  The current national comprehensive development plan,known as the"National Grand Design for the21st Century,"places priority on networking and R&D investments directed at organizations re-presenting industry,academia,and the government.The plan promotes the development of the Tsukuba Science City and the Kansai Science City,and sets forth the development of new research and development bases of an international standard that will serve as the nucleus for the establishment of far-reaching international exchange parks.

  The Tsukuba Science City was created as a base to provide research and education of a high standard,and to contribute to the balanced development of the entire Tokyo metropolitan area.It was constructed also as part of the national government policy,in order to promote science and technology and enrich higher education.

  Thirty-three national experimental research and education institutions are located in the city,and many private-sector research institutions are also moving in.

  Various measures are currently being promoted to develop urban environments,to encourage science and technology,and to form bases for the creation of new industries both in Japan and abroad.

  The Kansai Science City is a part of Kyoto,Osaka,and Nara prefectures,and seeks to establish a base for new advancements in culture,science,and research of a creative and international nature that will extend across the21st century.The city is experiencing steady development in construction in accordance with the Kansai Science City Construction Promotion Law enacted in June1987.At the end of FY2002,a total of74facilities including private sector research facilities were established and were operating within the city.