The Current Status of the Research Data Ecosystem Development Project

Abstract

　This presentation introduces the outline and progress of the “Research Data Ecosystem Development Project,” led by the National Institute of Informatics (NII). The project aims to promote the appropriate management and utilization of research data through the development of various functions, such as data governance, data provenance, confidentiality analysis, and data curation, centered around the NII Research Data Cloud (NII RDC), a research data infrastructure developed by NII. In addition, the project supports the advancement of data-driven research using AI and machine learning while focusing on human resource development to enhance data literacy.

　Furthermore, this initiative seeks to disseminate the research data ecosystem nationwide through the “Research Data Start-up Support Project,” which targets regional research institutions. This forum focuses on social issues such as digitizing regional materials and preserving cultural heritage against disasters. The presentation will highlight the role of rapid data sharing and access in regional recovery, underscoring the importance of developing a sustainable research data ecosystem on a national scale.