"JSPS External Review Report" was issued.(PDF File 1.22MB)

investment, around 17 trillion yen was to be allocated for science andtechnology spending over the five -year period, in relation to which thegovernment was to take the necessary fiscal measures.Many of the measures indicated in the plan, including the quantitative goalof 17 trillion yen, were realized over the five years from 1996. However,because new issues requiring resolution also became apparent, thegovernment decided in March 2001 on a second Science and TechnologyBasic Plan designed to continue the reforms included in the first Basic Planand respond appropriately to the new issues emerging over the five -yearperiod. The new plan lays out a basic approach to science and technologypolicy as of FY2001.The second Basic Plan presents a three-plank basic vision for Japan. Japanis to aim to become “a nation creating and utilizing new knowledge andwisdom to contribute to the world (creation of wisdom),” “a nation advancingwith international competitiveness and sustainable progress (vitality fromwisdom),” and “a nation securing a safe, and high-quality lifestyle for itscitizens (affluent society achieved through wisdom).” The basic approach topromoting science and technology would be: (1) prioritized resourceallocation aiming for effective R&D investment; (2) the pursuit ofmechanisms which will produce excellent achievements on a global standardand greater infrastructure investment to this end; (3) ensuring the flowback of science and technology achievements to society; and (4) theinternationalization of science and technology activities. The plan alsoindicated that in order to promote greater and more efficient governmentinvestment, 24 trillion yen would need to be allocated to government R&Dinvestment (one percent of GDP) over the five years from 2001.Priority policies were identified as the strategic prioritization of science andtechnology, science and technology systemic reform toward the creation andutilization of excellent achievements, and promotion of theinternationalization of science and technology. These are explained in detailbelow.88