1. Activity of Embassy of Japan in France
FJPPL ’08
Activity of Embassy of Japan in France
May 16th, 2008
Takayuki FUJIYOSHI
Scientific Attaché
Embassy of Japan in France

2. 1. Organization Ambassador Ministers Policy Affaires Division
FJPPL ’08
1. Organization
Ambassador
Ministers
Policy Affaires Division
Economic Affaires Division
Commerce Section
Science & Technology Section
Cultural Affaires Division
Consular Division

3. 2. Role of Embassy ~in case of S&T section~
FJPPL ’08
2. Role of Embassy ~in case of S&T section~
Collection of French information
Diffusion of Japanese information
“Window” between France and Japan
Support for S&T activities in France as well as Japan

4. 3. Diffusion of Information
FJPPL ’08
3. Diffusion of Information
Correct Infos
Messages through Media
-radioactivity contamination in the sea near the
nuclear power plant
-fire broke out near the plant
Accurate infos
-discharged amount of radioactivity was very
little and not harmful to people and environment
-fire broke out at a transformer and was
extinguished soon
Chuetsu-oki Earthquake in Niigata, 16/07/2007
(METI)
Noteworthy Achievement
Successful launch of hi-speed internet satellite “Kizuna”
23/02/2008 (JAXA/MHI)

5. 4. “Window” b/w France and Japan
FJPPL ’08
4. “Window” b/w France and Japan
Embassy
FRANCE
JAPAN
Seeking S&T counterpart
Requesting S&T infos
Wish to study in Japan
Demand for S&T lecture
Proper counterpart
Proper data
Proper organization

6. 5. Support for S&T activity in France
FJPPL ’08
5. Support for S&T activity in France
　Participating S&T symposium
organized by CNRS and JSPS
(06/03/2008)
　Organizing signing ceremony
between ANR and JST at
official residence of Ambassador
(08/02/2008)
　Exchanging views with French Academy of Science
on bilateral S&T cooperation (20/03/2008)
　Briefing on Japanese S&T policy for IHEST (21/03/2008) etc.

7. 6. S&T Mobility b/w France and Japan
FJPPL ’08
6. S&T Mobility b/w France and Japan
Researchers To Japan
Researchers From Japan

8. 7. S&T Expenditure by France and Japan
FJPPL ’08
7. S&T Expenditure by France and Japan

9. 7. S&T Expenditure by GDP FJPPL ’08 0.80 (by gov’t) 0.68 (by gov’t)
1.34(China)

10. 8．The 3rd S&T Basic Plan 1. Fundamental Concept
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8．The 3rd S&T Basic Plan
1. Fundamental Concept
2. Strategic Priority Setting in S&T
●Recent situation revolving around S&T
●Basic stance toward the 3rd plan
●Fundamental ideas and policy goals
●Total gov’tal R&D investment
●Promotion of basic researches
●Prioritization of R&D for policy-oriented
●Promotion strategy for the prioritized areas
3. S&T system reforms
●Fostering S&T personnel and providing opportunities
●Progress in science and leading to innovation
●Upgrading infrastructures for S&T promotion
●Strategic commitment on international S&T activities
4. Public Confidence and Engagement
●Responsible actions regarding ethical, legal and social issues
●Reinforcement of accountability and public relations of S&T activities
●Promotion of public understanding of S&T
●Facilitation of public engagement with S&T-related issues
5. Missions of the CSTP
●More efficient and effective management of governmental R&D
●Break of institutional or operational bottle necks
●Follow-up of the Plan and promotion of progress in S&T