Council for Science, Technology and Innovation of Japan

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1 2015/CSA/006 Agenda Item: 3 Council for Science, Technology and Innovation of Japan Purpose: Information Submitted by: Japan Third APEC Chief Science Advisors and Equivalents Meeting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 2015

2 Third Meeting of the APEC Economies Chief Science Advisors and Equivalents Thursday, Oct 15, 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Update from Japan Highlight of recent activities Yuko Harayama Executive Member Council for Science, Technology and Innovation Cabinet Office Administrative Organization for Promoting STI Cabinet Office Roles: Support the Cabinet in formulating important policies and in overall coordination of Ministries Make total planning and coordination from a higher standpoint of view than other Ministries Councils on key policy fields 1. Council on Fiscal and Economic Policy 2. Council for Science, Technology and Innovation 3. Advisory Council for National Strategic Special Zones 4. Central Disaster Management Council 5. Council for Gender Equality Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (CSTI) Chair: Prime Minister Member: 7 cabinet members (including PM & Minister for S&T Policy) and 8 executive members Secretariat: STI Bureau, CAO <Main Functions> 1. Investigate and discuss basic S&T Innovation policies 2. Investigate and discuss S&T budgets and the allocation of human resources 3. Assess Japanʼs key R&D 4. Investigate and discuss Framework conditions for the promotion of innovation Basic policies on S&T (Budget Allocation, Basic Strategy etc) Consultation Response Ministries (14 ministries) In conformity with the basic policy indicated by CSTI, each ministry promotes S&T according to the division of duties MEXT (Ministry of Education, S&T) University policy Basic research General promotion of S&T METI MHLW (Ministry of Economy, (Ministry of Trade and Industry) Health, Labor Industrial policy and Welfare) Energy, Nuclear power Industry Clinical study MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) GMO Agriculture and Fisheries Other ministries 2 1

3 Council for Science, Technology and Innovation From CSTP to CSTI Act on the Establishment of the Cabinet Office amended in 2014 Former Council for Science and Technology Policy (CSTP) is now Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (CSTI) New mandate To deal with the issues related to the development of environment to promote beyond the promotion of science and technology Term of office of executive members of the Council is extended from 2 years to 3 years Industry 3 Members of CSTI Chairperson Shinzo ABE Prime Minister Yoshihide SUGA Chief Cabinet Secretary Taro ASO Minister of Finance Cabinet Members Aiko SHIMAJIRI Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy Hiroshi HASE Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Sanae TAKAICHI Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Motoo HAYASHI Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Relevant ministers are appointed ad-hoc members when needed to attend plenary session meetings of CSTI Executive Members Dr. Yuko HARAYAMA Professor Emeritus, Tohoku University (Full-time Position) Dr. Kazuo KYUMA Former Executive Adviser, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Full-time Position) Mr. Takeshi UCHIYAMADA Chairman of the board, Toyota Motor Corp. Dr. Toshio HIRANO Former President, Osaka University Head of an Affiliated Organization Dr. Motoko KOTANI Professor, Tohoku University Mr. Hiroaki NAKANISHI President, Hitachi, Ltd. Dr. Kazuhito HASHIMOTO Professor, University of Tokyo Dr. Takashi ONISHI President, Science Council of Japan 4 2

4 Roles of CSTI Investigate and discuss basic Science, Technology and Innovation policies S&T Basic Plan Comprehensive STI Strategy Investigate and discuss S&T budgets Assess Japan s key R&D Investigate and discuss environment for the promotion of innovation 5 Where we stand now 20 years of experiences with Basic Plans From S&T to STI Changing policy environment Mainstreaming of innovation Need for a better policy coordination! New trends in STI Open science, Networked science, Citizen science Internet of Things, Fourth industrial revolution Data driven innovation, Inclusive innovation, Social innovation New approach for preparing the 5 th Basic Plan! (Enhancing preparedness for the unforeseeable future) 6 3

5 Preparation of the 5 th Basic Plan Executive Members Formal & Informal meetings, Hearings (including Diplomatʼs circleʼs members, Association of young scientists), Seminars Coordination with related Headquarters and Councils Position papers Presented to the CSTI Draft 5 th S&T Basic Plan To be approved by the CSTI Basic Plan Expert Panel Executive members & External experts Thematic discussions Interim report Submitted to the CSTI as a basis for the preparation of the Draft Basic Plan Consultations Related ministries, Agencies, Councils, Other stakeholders Public consultation 7 Table of contents of the 5 th Basic Plan ( 参考 ) 1. Introduction years of S&T Basic Plans 3. Changing context and our goal 4. Future industry and society 5. Addressing socio-economic & global challenges 6. Investing in fundamentals (people and excellence) 7. Science, technology and innovation system 8. Strategic international STI co-operation 9. STI and society 10.Leading effective STI Policy implementation 8 4

6 Comprehensive STI Strategy 2015 <Function> Complementing the 5 th Basic Plan Basic Plan Implementation & Current policy priorities Framework for designing STI related budget 2016 <Contents> 3 policy areas for boosting the 5 th Basic Plan Preparing for the future industry and society Revitalizing regions through STI Preparing Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympics Game with STI 2 policy areas for Promoting STI Consolidating STI systems Addressing socio-economic challenges 9 All our best wishes for a fruitful discussion and Looking forward to sharing experiences with member economies 10 5