抄録
This paper presents three aspects what I expect of the Third Phase of the Science and Technology (S&T) Basic Plan. First, the plan should sufficiently be structured for a higher validity of the Plan itself and it is necessary to conduct adequate evaluation of the policy. One of the methods for structuring is target systematization for S&T Policy. Second, the demand side factor should be more emphasized in policy formation to materialize the often proclaimed harmonization of S&T with the society. Third, the Plan should be based on ideas about future shared among the policymakers, which, in their turn, should be based on long-term forecasts. Systematic "future work-shops" for all personnel concerned is necessary for this purpose.
