Current status and issues of Local Vitalization Cooperators in 12 municipalities affected by Fukushima nuclear power plant accident

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to clarify the current situation and issues of local vitalization cooperators in 12 municipalities affected by Fukushima nuclear power plant accident. We conducted a questionnaire survey to local vitalization cooperators and local government officials in the 12 municipalities. Based on the results, we pointed out that it is necessary to improve the living environment, to provide learning opportunities to local vitalization cooperators and to provide support for business commencement and housing procurement.