2. The Science and Technology Basic Plan (2001-2005) (unofficial version)(decided by the Government of Japan on March 30, 2001)
Chapter 2 Important Policies
. Internationalization of S&T activities
The government will internationalize Japan's S&T activities
by assembling world-class rese archers and ensuring a flow of vital information
into Japan. This internationalization will yield exc ellent R&D results,
as well as solutions to global problems confronting humankind. To overcome th
e recent drain of high-quality researchers and private research funds away from
Japan, it will be nec essary to establish a fascinating and open research environment
in which the world's top-notch s cientists feel free to gather.
. Internationalization of S&T activities