Actual situation and issues of community development companies in the areas affected by the nuclear accident in Fukushima Prefecture

A case study of 8 community development companies in Futaba District

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to clarify the actual situations and issues of the community development companies of eight municipalities of Futaba District of Fukushima Prefecture, and to present the issues to be resolved for revitalization of the areas affected by the nuclear disaster. Based on the results of a questionnaire survey conducted targeting the community development companies and municipalities of Futaba District, it is necessary for the community development companies and local governments to discuss and coordinate to solve the issues, and it is important for the community development companies to expand profitable businesses that contribute to securing independent financial resources.