3.1 Development of Science and Technology Policies

3.1.1 The Science and Technology Basic Plan

3.1.2 The Council for Science and Technology Policy

3.1.2.1 Major Decisions Made in the Council for Science and Technology Policy in Fiscal 2006

3.1.2.2 Strategic Focusing and Comprehensive Promotion of Science- and Technology-Related Measures

3.1.2.3 Major Items Discussed in the Expert Panel

3.1.3 Administrative Structure and Budget for Science and Technology

3.1.3.1 Administrative Structure of Science and Technology

3.1.3.2 Budget for Science and Technology

3.2 Strategic Priority Setting in Science and Technology

3.2.1 Promotion of Basic Research

3.2.2 Priority Setting in Research and Development for Policy-Oriented Subjects

[Establishing Promotional Strategies for Each Field and Selecting Science and Technology Fields for Strategic Priorities]

3.2.2.1 Life Sciences

3.2.2.2 Information and Communications

3.2.2.3 Environment

3.2.2.4 Nanotechnology and Materials

3.2.2.5 Energy

3.2.2.6 MONODZUKURI Technology

3.2.2.7 Infrastructure

3.2.2.8 Frontier Science

[Interdisciplinary Areas]

3.2.2.9 Key Technologies of National Importance

3.2.2.10 Science and Technology for a Safe and Secure Society

3.3 Reforming the Science and Technology System

3.3.1 Developing, Securing and Activating Human Resources

3.3.1.1 Establishment of Environment that Enables Individuals to Play Active Roles

3.3.1.2 Strengthening Universities' Human Resource Development Function

3.3.1.3 Development of Human Resources that Meet Social Needs

3.3.1.4 Broadening Base of Science and Technology-Related Education

3.3.2 Creating Scientific Development and Persistent Innovation

3.3.2.1 Developing a Competitive Environment

3.3.2.2 Enhancing Competitiveness of Universities

3.3.2.3 Enhancing Systems for Creating Innovations

3.3.2.4 Building Regional Innovation Systems and Creating Regions Full of Vitality

3.3.2.5 Effective and Efficient Implementation of R&D

3.3.2.6 Removal of Institutional and Operational Bottlenecks that Hinder Smooth Science and Technology-Related Activities and Feedback of Results

3.3.3 Reinforcing the Foundation for Promoting Science and Technology

3.3.3.1 Strategic and Prioritized Improvement of Facilities and Equipment

3.3.3.2 Enhancement of the Intellectual Infrastructure

3.3.3.3 Creation, Protection and Utilization of Intellectual Properties

3.3.3.4 Active Efforts toward Standardization

3.3.3.5 Improvement of Research Information Infrastructure

3.3.3.6 Promotion of Activities of Academic Societies

3.3.4 Strategically Promoting International Activities

3.3.4.1 Systematic Efforts for International Activities

3.3.4.2 Cooperation with Asian Countries

3.3.4.3 Cooperation with Countries in Europe and North America

3.3.4.4 Cooperation with Other Countries

3.3.4.5 Taking on International Projects

3.3.4.6 Cultivation of Environment for Enhancing International Activities and Promotion of Researcher Exchanges

3.4 Science and Technology to be Supported by Society and the Public

3.4.1 Responsible Measures to Resolve Ethical, Legal, or Social Problems Caused by Science and Technology

3.4.2 Accountability Relating to Science and Technology and the Improvement of Information Transmission

3.4.3 Improving the Public Awareness of Science and Technology

Contacts

Research and Coordination Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau

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