JPRS Report, Science Technology, Japan, 1989 ST Agency Annual 33

摘要

In these times of trying domestic and international situations, the advancementof science and technology provides not only a basis for improving the people's standard of living but also a means of contributing towards the support and growth of our country's international relations. Indeed, it is the foundation on which our country's development rests. ST promotion will play a significant role in the society of the 21st century; it is essential to the emergence of a peaceful, prosperous society and to the stable growth of our society and the world as we approach the 21st century. In view of the increasing intensification of man and society's relationship with ST in recent years, what is sought after in the promotion of ST is that which is harmonious with mankind and society. With this kind of perspective, the government is establishing a basic doctrine for cultivating our country's ST. In March 1986, the Cabinet established the Outline of the Scientific and Technology Policy, which clarified the importance of a national governmental policy for promoting ST.