2. The Science and Technology Basic Plan (2001-2005) (unofficial
version)(decided by the Government of J apan on March 30, 2001)
Chapter 2 Important Policies
. Internationalization of S&T activities
2. Enhancement of International Information Dissemination
In order that Japan's S&T activities be widely recognized
and respected, and consequently that world-class human resources and the latest
information be gathered in Japan, it is important tha t information on R&D
results, researchers and research organizations be actively disseminated to the
global community. The government should support publication of research results
in English and sy stematic dissemination, such as the publishing of studies of
global importance in cooperation with ac ademic societies.