Restructuring of Japanese Regional Innovation Systems(<Special Issue>PROSPECTS OF THE THIRD PHASE OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BASIC PLAN)

Abstract

Effective operation of regional innovation systems, as proclaimed in the Third Phase of the Science and Technology Basic Plan, existing structures should be fundamentally revised. The author proposes a national-local joint effort to establish centers of excellence, restructuring of public research laboratories for acceptance of research commission, networking for research administration, and integration of local and national innovation policies. Several examples in other countries are mentioned.