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Briefing Report

Japan’s Science and Technology Basic Policy Report

Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy
Mr. Iwao Matsuda

[Science and Technology] February 10 , 2006

●3 Ideas – 6 Policy Goals – 12 Intermediate Goals

3 Ideas:
[Idea 1] Create Human Wisdom
[Idea 2] Maximize National Potential
[Idea 3] Protect Nation’s Health & Security

6 Policy Goals:
[Goal 1] Quantum Jump in Knowledge Discovery and Creation --Creation and accumulation of diversified knowledge to carve out the future
[Goal 2] Breakthroughs in Advanced S & T -- Challenge and accomplish humanity’s dreams
[Goal 3] Sustainable Development -- Economic Growth & environmental protection
[Goal 4] Innovator Japan -- Strength in economy & industry
[Goal 5] Nation’s Good Health over Lifetime -- From childhood through old age, good health for the nation
[Goal 6] The World’s Safest Nation -- Become a nation that is proud of its safety and security

12 Intermediate Goals:
(1) Discovery and understanding of new principles and phenomena
(2) Creation of knowledge that becomes the source of discontinuous technological innovation
(3) Become the driving force for technology with world-class projects
(4) Overcome global warming and energy problems
(5) Achieve harmony with the environment as a recycling-oriented society
(6) Captivate the world by achieving a “ubiquitous network society”
(7) Become world number one in technological craftsmanship
(8) Strengthen world-dominating industrial competitiveness through science and technology
(9) Conquer the illnesses and diseases besetting the public
(10) Achieve a society where everyone can live in good health
(11) Secure security of the land and society
(12) Guarantee safety in daily life