Industry-Academy-Government Collaboration

Abstract

Strengthening the competitive position of the Japanese industry has been a common target for industry, academia and the government. While much has been attained in national and international cooperation programs in the past we should hope for the industry to take a more determined position on this issue. A permanent body will be of great help in fortifying the collaboration linkage. Outcome of the collaboration must be evaluated by criteria on an international level. We also hope that the new Administration Evaluation Law will be effective for promoting the collaboration. Last but not least education and training of persons capable of grand design on the background of knowledge of actual situation is essential to achieve the goal of the collaboration.