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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
1. Strategic Prioritization in S&T


  Japan will promote R&D activities that concur with policy priorities in resolving national and social issues, such as the enhancement of international competitiveness, or countermeasures against e nvironmental problems or aging and the low-birth-rate society, in order to pursue the establishment a nd maintenance of an affluent, comfortable, and safe society.

  Japan will also deal with newly emerging S&T fields that are expected to be developed rapidly i n the future, with appropriate foresight and maneuverability.

  At the same time, Japan will secure proper resources to promote of basic research. Because discover ies in R&D might bring breakthroughs, and basic research and industrial applications have been ra pidly drawing closer together.


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