Abstract
It is reported that the next science and technology basic plan for FY2011-2015 will
emphasize the problem solving as a fundamental role of science and technology. Our Federation certainly
welcome this attitude of the government because the transdisciplinary science and technology
has basically been developed for problem solving. However, there are several critical issues that have
to be carefully considered if the problem solving is taken as the national mission of science and technology.
We have decided to officially declare our opinions about the next basic plan. The opinions
are discussed and summarized by the key members inside the council and finally approved by all
the member societies. The final form has been conveyed to the Council for Science and Technology
Policy which is responsible for setting up the basic plan. This article explains the background of our
opinions, mixed with the individual opinions of the author.
