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
1. Initiatives in International Cooperation
To target such global-scale problems as global warming,
food shortages, energy shortages, fresh wat er management, infectious disease
prevention and disaster prevention/reduction, the government will p ropose and
conduct international cooperative projects that combine the wisdom of the world's
nat ions, with the understanding that any results obtained must be restored to
the global community. At this time the government must strengthen its partnerships
with Asian countries in particular. As menti oned above, the government will
also take initiatives to globally harmonize the protection/standardiz ation of
intellectual property rights. Through these positive international activities,
excellent hum an resources will be developed to perform further high-level activities.