Science, Technology and Innovation PolicyMaking System and Processes in Japan:The Status Quo and Suggestions for Development

Abstract

This paper reviews existing papers and materials, and overviews features of the status quo and issues regarding the science, technology and innovation (STI) policy making system and processes in Japan in a few decades, as well as those regarding the whole institution related to policies in Japan beyond STI policies, based on the characteristics of STI policies <i>per se</i> and recent fundamental trends in research, technology, and innovation. Following the findings, this paper provides suggestions for development that are intended to contribute to the formulation of the sixth Science and Technology Basic Plan and so on.