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TAKAHASHI Fumiaki TAKAHASHI Fumiaki Executive Director Japan Science and Technology Agency Japan Science and Technology Agency

Mission and activities of JST Promotion of the Creation of advanced understanding of science and technology technology by the public Promotion of business using Promotion of the advanced technology dissemination of scientific and Researcher exchange and technological information research support Budget Profile of JST (Expenditure in FY2007) (in million yen) Others Promotion for public 7,832 (6.9%) understanding of science and technology 9,611 (8.5%) Creation of advanced technology Researcher exchange Total 57,514 and research support (50.9%) 112,935 3,778 (3.3%) Promotion of business Promotion of dissemination using advanced of science and technology technology information 23,026 (20.4%) 11,173 (9.9%)

Outline of “The Asian Science and Technology Forum” The Asian Science and Technology Forum The Asian Science and Technology Forum By Prominent researchers/ policy-makers 1. Held annually in Japan (2005 – 2007). 2. Discussion on and recommendation for specific strategies in order to resolve issues common to Asia by utilizing science and technology. 3. Discussion on issues and recommendation for measures to improve the standard of science and technology in Asia. ・ ・ Formulation of plans and measures for Establishment of a platform issues common to Asia (framework for exchange of personnel/ ・ information at multilevels) Establishment of partnerships between Asian countries in the field of Science and Technology The Asian Science and Technology Seminar The Asian Science and Technology Seminar By Specialists/ Administrators 1. Held annually in Asian countries other than Japan (2005 – 2007). 2. Discussion on specific issues raised through the Forum in order to identify measures to solve them.

“The Asian Science and Technology Forum” Theme: Challenges for Science and Technology in Achieving Sustainable Development in Asia Statement (Tokyo, 5 October, 2007) (extract related environment and energy issues) -Environment and energy issues present the biggest obstacle to “sustainable development” -Asian countries need to share problem awareness on these issues as well as taking steps to solve them using science and technology. -To this end, researchers and policymakers in science and technology will need to continue exchanging opinions. -Serious consideration should be given to creating an organization that will specifically promote strategic, multilateral joint research among Asian countries.