The 4th Science and Technology Basic Plan...2013/03/18 · Essence of the 4th Science and Technology Basic Policy Report（1/2） ① A nation achieving sustainable growth ② A nation

The

4th

Science

and

Technology

Basic

Plan

ASO,

Takayuki Director,

Planning

Division,

Science

and

Technology

Policy

Bureau November

1,

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The 1The 1stst Science and Science and Technology Basic PlanTechnology Basic Plan

（（FY1996FY1996～～20002000））

The 2The 2ndnd Science and Science and Technology Basic PlanTechnology Basic Plan

（（FY2001FY2001～～20052005））The 3The 3rdrd Science and Science and

Technology Basic PlanTechnology Basic Plan（（FY2006FY2006～～20102010））

The 4The 4thth Science and Science and Technology Basic PlanTechnology Basic Plan

（（FY2011FY2011～～20152015））

●Increase in governmental R&D expenditure

The total budget for governmental R&D expenditure exceeded 17trillion

yen. （

result：

１

７.６

trillion yen ）

●Construction of new R&D system

・Increase in competitive research funds ・Support plan for 10,000 post-

doctoral fellows

(including Ph.D students) ・Promotion of industry-academia- government collaboration ・Implementation of evaluation system

●Increase in governmental R&D expenditure

The total budget for governmental R&D expenditure exceeded 17trillion

yen. （

result：

１

７.６

trillion yen ）

●Construction of new R&D system

・Increase in competitive research funds・Support plan for 10,000 post-

doctoral fellows

(including Ph.D students)・Promotion of industry-academia- government collaboration・Implementation of evaluation system

●Three basic ideas・Creation of Wisdom・Vitality from wisdom・Sophisticated society by wisdom

●Key policies・strategic priority setting in S&T－promotion of basic researches－Prioritization of R&D

on national/social subjects ・S&T system reforms－Doubling of competitive research funds －Enhancement of industry- academia-government collaboration ・Total budget of 2nd basic policy ２４trillion yen

（result：２１.１trillion yen）

・

Total budget of 3rd basic policy ２５trillion yen

（

result：

21.7trillion yen）

●Three basic ideas・Creation of Wisdom・Vitality from wisdom・Sophisticated society by wisdom

●Key policies・strategic priority setting in S&T－promotion of basic researches－Prioritization of R&D

on national/social subjects・S&T system reforms－Doubling of competitive research funds －Enhancement of industry- academia-government collaboration・Total budget of 2nd basic policy ２４trillion yen

（result：２１.１trillion yen）

・

Total budget of 3rd basic policy ２５trillion yen

（

result：

21.7trillion yen）

●Basic Concept・Integrated development of “STI policies”・Further focus on the “role of human resources

and the organizations” ・Realization of Policy Created together with

Society

●Basic Concept・Integrated development of “STI policies”・Further focus on the “role of human resources

and the organizations”・Realization of Policy Created together with

Society

・Realization of Sustainable Growth and Societal Development into the Future

・Recovery and rehabilitation from the recent earthquake

・Green and Life Innovation・Enhancing Basic Research and Human

Resource Development ・Establishing the PDCA Cycle and Action

Plan for improving science policyTotal amount of the government R&D investment

Quick overview of the history of Science and Technology Basic Plans

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Science and Technology Basic Law (enacted in 1995 )

Prepared by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) based on materials prepared by the Cabinet Office

→２５trillion yen

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Basic Policy Basic Policy ReportReport（（1/21/2））

①

A nation achieving sustainable growth

②

A nation realizing a full and high-quality life for citizens

③

A nation maintaining S&T which forms the basis of existence

④

A nation leading in the resolution of global problems such as large-scale natural disasters

⑤

A nation continuing to create intellectual property and nurturing a culture of S&T

①

A nation achieving sustainable growth

②

A nation realizing a full and high-quality life for citizens

③


④

A nation leading in the resolution of global problems such as large-scale natural disasters

⑤


Target picture of JapanTarget picture of Japan

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Integrated development of “STI policies”

For strengthening coordination between S&T policy and innovation policy, STI policy shiftfrom the prioritization of R&D based on primary areas to that of measures for achievingsuccess in priority issues.

○

Further focus on the “roles of human resources and the organizations”

In order for such human resources to be able to demonstrate their capabilities sufficiently,organizational support that can assist them should be improved.

○

Realization of Policy Created together with Society

Promoting efforts for taking public comments and obtaining the wide public involvement inplanning and promoting policies

○○

Integrated development of Integrated development of ““STI policiesSTI policies””

For strengthening coordination between S&T policy and innovation policy, STI policy shiftfrom the prioritization of R&D based on primary areas to that of measures for achievingsuccess in priority issues.

○○

Further focus on the Further focus on the ““roles of human resources and the organizationsroles of human resources and the organizations””

In order for such human resources to be able to demonstrate their capabilities sufficiently,organizational support that can assist them should be improved.

○○

Realization of Policy Created together with SocietyRealization of Policy Created together with Society

Promoting efforts for taking public comments and obtaining the wide public involvement inplanning and promoting policies

Basic conceptBasic concept

3Prepared by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) based on materials prepared by the Cabinet Office

Ⅰ．Basic ConceptProviding

the

five

target

picture

of

Japan,

adopting

the

three

points

as

basic

concepts

for

future

S&T

policies

Ⅱ．Promotion of the two major innovations as a pillar of growthPromoting

green

and

life

innovation,

System

reforms

directed

at

promoting STI

Ⅲ．Key challenges to the Priority Issues Facing JapanPromoting

measures

for

achieving

the

priority

issues, Strategic

development

of

international

activities

Ⅳ．Enhancing Basic Research and Human Resource DevelopmentDrastic

enhancement

of

basic

research,

Development

of

S&T-related

human

resources

Ⅴ．Development of Policy Created together with SocietyFurther

involvement

of

the

public

with

policy

planning, Promotion

of

S&T

communication

activities,

Enhancement

of

R&D

implementation

systems,

etc.

ⅠⅠ．．Basic ConceptBasic ConceptProviding

the

five

target

picture

of

Japan,

adopting

the

three

points

as

basic

concepts

for

future

S&T

policies

ⅡⅡ．．Promotion of the two major innovations as a pillar of growthPromotion of the two major innovations as a pillar of growthPromoting

green

and

life

innovation,

System

reforms

directed

at

promoting STI

ⅢⅢ．．Key challenges to the Priority Issues Facing JapanKey challenges to the Priority Issues Facing JapanPromoting

measures

for

achieving

the

priority

issues, Strategic

development

of

international

activities

ⅣⅣ．．Enhancing Basic Research and Human Resource DevelopmentEnhancing Basic Research and Human Resource DevelopmentDrastic

enhancement

of

basic

research,

Development

of

S&T-related

human

resources

ⅤⅤ．．Development of Policy Created together with SocietyDevelopment of Policy Created together with SocietyFurther

involvement

of

the

public

with

policy

planning, Promotion

of

S&T

communication

activities,

Enhancement

of

R&D

implementation

systems,

etc.

Outline of reportOutline of report

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Basic Policy Basic Policy ReportReport

（（2/22/2））

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and Technology (MEXT) based on materials prepared by the Cabinet Office

BriefBrief

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March 31, CSTP published the “Immediate reaction to special condition caused by earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku”

Announcing that CSTP revise the draft of 4th Science and Technology Basic Plan

March 11, 2011

The Grate East Japan Earthquake

May 2, CSTP announced the “S&T Policy for the Time Being”Clarifying that CSTP modify the 4th S&T Basic Plan in light of the “New Challenges” from 3-11.The modified version, to be announced in August 2011, will put priority on:

・

Recovery from disaster and advancement of safety・

Reconsideration of green innovation, focusing on energy S&T・

Strengthening of basic research and S&T human resource development・

Improving communications in Japan and with other countries on risk at emergencies ・

Improvement of CSTP management

Occurring

Not only coordinate with economic policies and industrial policies such as the New Growth Strategy, but also with

other broader policies such as those related to rebuilding and revitalization after earthquake and to strengthening the national response to disasters

July 29,

The 98th meeting of the Council for Science and Technology Policy◆

The Science and Technology Basic Policy Report (Modified version) was decided.

（Public Comments , Coordination among ministries）


Ⅰ．Basic

Concept

Listing up the special condition caused by earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku”

,

Government reoriented five target picture of Japan.①

A nation achieving sustainable growth and societal development into the future, whileaccomplishing reconstruction and rebirth from the disaster

②

A nation realizing a safe, full and high-quality life for citizens

③

A nation leading in the resolution of global problem such as large-scale natural disasters

④


⑤


Ⅱ．Realization

of

Sustainable

Growth

and

Societal

Development

into the

Future

In addition to Green and Life innovation, Government regards accomplishing strong recovery and rehabilitation from the recent earthquake as the priority agenda

which should be addressed.

Ⅲ．Key

challenges

to

the

Priority

Issues

Facing

Japan

To realize safer living environments for citizens, Government needs to make steady efforts for protecting human life and property in the event of a large-scale natural disaster.

ⅠⅠ．．BasicBasic

ConceptConcept

Listing up the special condition caused by earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku”

,

Government reoriented five target picture of Japan.①

A nation achieving sustainable growth and societal development into the future, whileaccomplishing reconstruction and rebirth from the disaster

②

A nation realizing a safe, full and high-quality life for citizens

③

A nation leading in the resolution of global problem such as large-scale natural disasters

④


⑤


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ofof

SustainableSustainable

GrowthGrowth

andand

SocietalSocietal

DevelopmentDevelopment

into theinto the

FutureFuture

In addition to Green and Life innovation, Government regards accomplishing strong recovery and rehabilitation from the recent earthquake as the priority agenda

which should be addressed.

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challengeschallenges

toto

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PriorityPriority

IssuesIssues

FacingFacing

JapanJapan

To realize safer living environments for citizens, Government needs to make steady efforts for protecting human life and property in the event of a large-scale natural disaster.

Outline of revised reportOutline of revised report

With keeping the basic concept of Science and Technology Basic Policy Report(December,2010),CSTP revised several points below.

With keeping the basic concept of Science and Technology Basic Policy Report(December,2010),CSTP revised several points below.

Basic PrincipleBasic Principle


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Ⅳ．Enhancing

Basic

Research

and

Human Resource

Development

For promoting World-leading R&D and S&T-related human resource development, Government improve transmission of information and international exchange activity.

Ⅴ．Development

of

Policy

Created

together

with

Society

Initiative

such as enrichment of risk communication and enhancement of the R&D

implementing system

needs to be developed for gaining public understanding, trust and support.

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andand

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DevelopmentDevelopment

For promoting World-leading R&D and S&T-related human resource development, Government improve transmission of information and international exchange activity.

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1. The unprecedented crisis in Japan and changes in the worldConsidering the Great East Japan Earthquake as a global issue, the government must work

to deal with the earthquake and tsunami disaster by fully mobilizing every possible policy measure. Furthermore, Japan and the world have been in the midst of upheaval politically, socially and economically, and the expected roles of science and technology (S&T) are also changing considerably in those circumstances. <The unprecedented crisis in Japan >

• Direct and indirect damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, including the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident

• An aging and decreasing population as well as a declining birthrate, plus a loss of social and economic vitality

• Long, downward trend of industrial competitiveness <Changes in the world >

• Surfacing of global-scale problems, and heating up of competition for natural resources, energy and food, etc.

• Economic rise of emerging nations, and the advance of economic globalization • Changing innovation systems, and the evolution of brain circulation

2. Positioning of the Basic Plan The 4th Basic Plan is positioned as a basic policy for systematically and comprehensively

promoting Japan’s S&T policies, as a national strategy for the next five years, while giving greater depth and concrete form to the New Growth Strategy from a wide range of viewpoints and seeking greater coordination with other important policies.

1. The unprecedented crisis in Japan and changes in the worldConsidering the Great East Japan Earthquake as a global issue, the government must work

to deal with the earthquake and tsunami disaster by fully mobilizing every possible policy measure. Furthermore, Japan and the world have been in the midst of upheaval politically, socially and economically, and the expected roles of science and technology (S&T) are also changing considerably in those circumstances.<The unprecedented crisis in Japan >

• Direct and indirect damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, including the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident

• An aging and decreasing population as well as a declining birthrate, plus a loss of social and economic vitality

• Long, downward trend of industrial competitiveness <Changes in the world >

• Surfacing of global-scale problems, and heating up of competition for natural resources, energy and food, etc.

• Economic rise of emerging nations, and the advance of economic globalization • Changing innovation systems, and the evolution of brain circulation

2. Positioning of the Basic Plan The 4th Basic Plan is positioned as a basic policy for systematically and comprehensively

promoting Japan’s S&T policies, as a national strategy for the next five years, while giving greater depth and concrete form to the New Growth Strategy from a wide range of viewpoints and seeking greater coordination with other important policies.

I. Basic ConceptI. Basic Concept

The 4th Science and Technology Basic Plan of Japan Tentative translation

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The 4th Science and Technology Basic Plan of Japan

3. Achievements and issues from the 3rd Basic Plan

There have been numerous successes since the 1st Basic Plan, such as an increase in research and development (R&D) investment and S&T system reforms. On the other hand, a number of issues have also surfaced.

• Individual achievements have fallen short of attaining social challenges• Decrease in share of scientific papers of Japan, and remaining low in international ranking of the

frequency of scientific paper citations • Slack government investment growth in recent years notwithstanding its upward trend• Decrease in posts for young researchers in university. Obstacles to maintenance and management

of facilities • S&T has not always been fully understood and supported by the public

4. Principles for the 4th Basic Plan (1)Target picture of Japan

(i) A nation achieving sustainable growth and societal development into the future, while accomplishing reconstruction and rebirth from the disaster

(ii) A nation realizing a safe, full and high-quality life for citizens(iii) A nation leading in the resolution of global problems such as large-scale natural disasters (iv) A nation maintaining S&T which forms the basis of its existence(v) A nation continuing to create intellectual property and nurturing a culture of S&T

(2) Basic principles for future S&T policies (i) Integrated promotion of “science, technology and innovation (STI) policies”(ii) Greater priority to “roles of human resources and their supporting organizations”(iii) Implementation of the “STI policy created together with society”

3. Achievements and issues from the 3rd Basic Plan

There have been numerous successes since the 1st Basic Plan, such as an increase in research and development (R&D) investment and S&T system reforms. On the other hand, a number of issues have also surfaced.

• Individual achievements have fallen short of attaining social challenges• Decrease in share of scientific papers of Japan, and remaining low in international ranking of the

frequency of scientific paper citations • Slack government investment growth in recent years notwithstanding its upward trend• Decrease in posts for young researchers in university. Obstacles to maintenance and management

of facilities• S&T has not always been fully understood and supported by the public

4. Principles for the 4th Basic Plan (1)Target picture of Japan

(i) A nation achieving sustainable growth and societal development into the future, while accomplishing reconstruction and rebirth from the disaster

(ii) A nation realizing a safe, full and high-quality life for citizens(iii) A nation leading in the resolution of global problems such as large-scale natural disasters (iv) A nation maintaining S&T which forms the basis of its existence(v) A nation continuing to create intellectual property and nurturing a culture of S&T

(2) Basic principles for future S&T policies (i) Integrated promotion of “science, technology and innovation (STI) policies”(ii) Greater priority to “roles of human resources and their supporting organizations”(iii) Implementation of the “STI policy created together with society”

I. Basic ConceptI. Basic Concept

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1. Basic principleSTI will be strategically promoted aiming at reconstruction and revival from the

disaster and realizing sustainable growth and societal development into the future

2. Reconstruction and revival from the disasteri) Rebuilding and revival of industries in affected areas ii) Restoration and renewal of social infrastructure iii) Realization of safe living environments in affected areas

3. Promoting green innovationi) Realization of a stable energy supply and lower-carbon energy sources usageii) Improvement of energy use in efficiency and smartnessiii) Development of lower-carbon technologies for social infrastructure

II. Realization of Sustainable Growth and Societal Development into the FutureII. Realization of Sustainable Growth and SocietalII. Realization of Sustainable Growth and Societal Development into the FutureDevelopment into the FutureTentative translation

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4. Promoting life innovation i) Development of revolutionary disease prevention methods ii) Development of new early diagnosis methods iii) Realization of safe and highly effective medical treatment iv) Improvement of Quality of life (QOL) for the sick, elderly and disabled

5. System reforms directed at promoting STI(1)Enhancement of strategic systems for promotion STI (i) Establishment of “STI Strategy Councils (tentative name)”(ii) Enhancement of knowledge networks among industrial sector, academic sector and government(iii) Creation of new places to promote collaborations among industrial sector, academic sector and government (Formation of centers of open innovation, etc.)(2)Building new systems for STI (i) Improvement of circumstances for strengthening of supports of commercialization(ii) Utilization of regulations and institutions to promote innovations (iii) Building of regional innovation systems (iv) Promotion of intellectual property strategies and international standardization strategies

II. Realization of Sustainable Growth and Societal Development into the FutureII. Realization of Sustainable Growth and SocietalII. Realization of Sustainable Growth and Societal Development into the FutureDevelopment into the FutureTentative translation

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1. Basic principlePriority issues to be addressed as a nation will be set, and the promoting measures aimed at

achieving these issues will be focused on

2. Promoting measures for achieving the priority issues(1) Realization of a safe, affluent and high-quality life

i) Improvement of safety and convenience of citizens’ lifeii) Stable procurement of food, water, natural resources and energy iii) Improvements in affluence of citizens’ life (2) Enhancement of industrial competitiveness of Japani) Reinforcement of technical foundations aimed at strengthening industrial competitivenessii) Creation of new industrial infrastructure capitalizing on Japan’s strengths (3) Contribution to the resolution of global problems i) Acceleration of challenges to global-scale issues (4) Promoting fundamental R&D of the nation’s existencei) Strengthening national security and key technology ii) Building S&T bases for pioneering new frontiers (5) Enrichment and enhancement of common bases for S&T i) Strengthening interdisciplinary S&T ii) Advancement and networking of common and basic S&T infrastructures

III. Key challenges to the Priority Issues Facing JapanIII. Key challenges to the Priority Issues Facing JapanIII. Key challenges to the Priority Issues Facing JapanTentative translation

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3. System reforms directed at achieving the priority issues(Promoting activities based on the promotion measures listed in II. 5.)

4. Strategic development of international activities(1) Promotion of R&D aimed at resolving common issues across Asia

( “East Asian Science and Innovation Area (e-ASIA) Initiative”, etc.)(2) New developments in S&T diplomacy

(i) Development of international activities capitalizing on Japan’s strengths (ii)Promotion of international activities for advanced S&T (iii) Promotion of coordination and cooperation with developing countries for global-

scale issues (iv) Reinforcement of foundations for developing international S&T activities

III. Key challenges to the Priority Issues Facing JapanIII. Key challenges to the Priority Issues Facing JapanIII. Key challenges to the Priority Issues Facing JapanTentative translation

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IV. Enhancing Basic Research and Human Resource DevelopmentIV. Enhancing Basic Research and Human Resource DevelopmentIV. Enhancing Basic Research and Human Resource Development


1. Basic principle In addition to addressing the priority issues, initiatives also need to be enhanced for promoting basic research and human resource development.

2. Drastic enhancement of basic research (1) Strengthening creative and diverse basic research

(Further expansion of Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, etc.)(2) Enhancement of world-class basic research

(Formation of research-focused university groups, formation of world-class research centers, etc.)

Tentative translation

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IV. Enhancing Basic Research and Human Resource DevelopmentIV. Enhancing Basic Research and Human Resource DevelopmentIV. Enhancing Basic Research and Human Resource Development


3. Development of S&T-related human resources (1) Development of human resources that can be actively involved in a variety of places

(i) Drastic enhancement of graduate school education (Creation of new places to dialogue between industrial sector and academic sector, establishment of the “Guideline for Promotion of Graduate School Education”, etc.)

(ii) Support for doctoral course students, and diversification of career paths (iii) Development and vocational training of engineers

(2) Development of creative and outstanding researchers (i) Creating fair and highly transparent evaluation systems (ii) Improving the career paths of researchers (iii) Promoting the active involvement of female researchers

(3) Developing the new generation for future S&T activities

4. Formation of an international-standard research environment and foundations (1) Improvement of R&D circumstances at universities and public research institutions

(i) Improving university facilities and equipment (ii) Promoting development and shared use of advanced research facilities and

equipment (2) Improving the intellectual infrastructure (3) Improving the research information infrastructure


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V. Development of Policy Created together with SocietyV. Development of Policy Created together with SocietyV. Development of Policy Created together with Society


1. Basic principle In order to achieve “policy for society and the public”, initiatives need to be developed for

gaining public understanding, trust and support.

2. Deepening relationship between society and STI (1) Promotion of STI policy based on the viewpoints of ordinary citizens

(i) Encouraging public participation in policy planning and promotion (ii)Addressing ethical, legal and social issues (ELSI)(iii) Developing and securing human resources that link STI policy to society

(2) Promotion of S&T communication activities


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V. Development of Policy Created together with SocietyV. Development of Policy Created together with SocietyV. Development of Policy Created together with Society


3. Promotion of effective STI policy (1) Strengthening the policy planning and promotion function

(establishment of the “STI Strategy Headquarters (tentative name)”, etc.)(2) Enhancing the screening and allocation functions in research funding programs

(i) Structural reform of research funds for the effective and efficient screening and allocation

(ii) Improvement and enrichment of competitive fund systems (3) Enhancement of the R&D implementing system

(i) Reform of R&D corporations (Establishment of new system for national R&D institutions)

(ii) Improvements of systems for promoting research activities effectively(4) Establishing the PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle in STI policy

(i) Ensuring the effectiveness of the PDCA cycle (ii) Improvement and expansion of R&D evaluation systems

4. Expansion of R&D investment Increasing the combined public-sector and private-sector R&D investment to over 4% of GDP, increasing the governmental R&D investment to 1% of GDP which will bring the total amount of the governmental R&D investment to about 25 trillion yen.


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