PART Issues and Developments of Policies in Education, Science and Culture
Chapter 2. Promoting Lifelong Learning
4. Social Education, Cultural Activities and Sports in Lifelong Learning
(2) New Development of Social Education, Cultural Activities and Sports
Various public programs to promote social education, cultural
activities and sports for all have been undertaken. Further promotion of these
programs is of vital importance.
Moreover, in recent years, private educational enterprises have
been increasing particularly in the metropolitan areas. Their present status
and development need to be taken into consideration, and cooperation with them
will become necessary, while keeping in mind the primary role of public programs.
Policies to encourage learning are equally important. With this point in mind,
the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture is promoting a system for testing
and recognizing various cultural and athletic skills and a system for registering
various kinds of volunteers.
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Issues and Developments of Policies in Education, Science and Culture