White Paper on Science and Technology 2011 (Provisional Translation)
Part 1 Science and Technology to Be Created and Promoted together with Society
Preface

Chapter 1 Science and Technology with Society
Section 1 The Expectations of Society and S&T
- Public Awareness of S&T
- Various Issues Facing Society
Section 2 Promotion of S&T and Contribution to Society
- Efforts to Guide Science, Technology and Innovation
- Promotion of Green Innovation and Life Innovation
- Promotion of Industry-Academia Collaboration
- International Contributions through S&T
- Promotion of Basic Research
- Fostering Global Level Young Researchers
- Participation of Researchers in Humanities and Social Science Fields
Section 3 Deepening the Relationship Between S&T with Society
- Recent Trends on the Relationship of S&T with Society
- History of S&T and Society in Europe and America
- Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI) Arising from Contact with S&T
- Risk-related Efforts
Chapter 2 Toward Strengthening Communication with Society
Section 1 Possibilities of S&T Communication
- Policy Trends Regarding Developments in S&T Communication
- Significance of S&T Communication
Section 2 Toward the Construction of New Relationship of Society with S&T
- Cultivating S&T Literacy
- Current Situation and Future Developments of “S&T Communication”
Activities
Chapter 3 To Create the Future together with Society
Section 1 Accomplishing Targets by Utilizing S&T Involving Society and
its People
- S&T Consulting Rooms for Residents for Solving Regional Social Problems
- Activities to Accomplish Targets by Utilizing S&T in Cooperation with
Society and the Public
Section 2 New Policy Making Process – Constructing a Better Relationship
with Society
- Toward Policy Making Based on the Voices of Society
- “Science for Policy” in Science ,Technology and Innovation Policies
Section 3 New Horizons Arising from Dialogues, Mutual Understanding and Participation
Part 2 Measures Implemented to Promote Science and Technology
Chapter 1 Development of Science and Technology Policy
Section 1 The S&T Basic Plan
Section 2 Council for Science and Technology Policy
- Major Projects of Council for S&T Policy FY 2010
- Strategic Priority Setting and Comprehensive Promotion in S&T Policy
- Major Points to Be Discussed in Expert Panels
Section 3 Administrative Structure and Budget for S&T
- Administrative Structure for S&T
- S&T Budget
Chapter 2 Strategic Priority Setting in S&T
Section 1 Promotion of Basic Research
Section 2 Priority Setting in R&D for Policy-oriented Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Information and Telecommunications
- Environmental Sciences
- Nanotechnology and Materials
- Energy
- Manufacturing Technology
- Social Infrastructure
- Frontier Science
[Transdisciplinary areas]
- Key Technologies of National Importance
- S&T for Safety and Security
Chapter 3 S&T System Reform
Section 1 Fostering, Securing, and Activating Human Resources
- Establishing an Environment that Enables Individuals to Play Active Roles
- Strengthening the Human Resource Development Function of Universities
- Development of Human Resources that Meet Social Needs
- Expanding the Range of Next-generation S&T-related Human Resources
Section 2 Development of Science and Persistent Innovation
- Developing a Competitive Environment
- Enhancing the Competitiveness of Universities
- Enhancing Systems for Creating Innovation
- Building Regional Innovation Systems and Creating Regions with Vitality
- Effective and Efficient Implementation of R&D
Section 3 Reinforcing the Platform for the Promotion of Science and Technology
- Strategic and Prioritized Improvement of Facilities and Equipments
- Enhancement of the Intellectual Infrastructure
- Creation, Protection and Utilization of Intellectual Properties
- Active Efforts towards Standardization
- Improvement of the Research Information Infrastructure
- Promotion of the Activities of Academic Societies
- Promotion of Research and Development at Public Research Institutions
Section 4 Strategic Promotion of International Activities
- Improvement of the Environment for the Enhancement of S&T Diplomacy
and International Activities, and the Promotion of Researcher Exchanges
- Cooperation with Countries Abroad
- Systematic Efforts for International Activities
Chapter 4 Science and Technology Supported by Society and the Public
- Responsible Approaches to Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in S&T
- Accountability in S&T and Improvement of Information Dissemination
- Improving Public Awareness of S&T
Strategic Programs Division(research and evaluation)Science and Technology Policy Bureau