Appeal for Opinions on Measures for Utilization of ICT Contributing to Solution of Resource Problems

1 Background

　　The MIC has held the “ICT Strategic Meeting on Life-related Resource Problems” (hereinafter “Meeting”) from December 6 (Thu), 2012 in order to deliberate on measures that contribute to the solution of various resource problems such as the rapid increase in energy consumption, worsening shortage of minerals and water, the rapid increase in the amount of waste generated due to the growth of global population and economic growth in emerging and developing countries by thoroughly utilizing ICT and to discuss measures for contribution to the “rebirth of Japan” through strengthened international competitiveness of related Japanese ICT companies.
　　An appeal for opinions on measures for utilization of ICT that contribute to the solution of resource problems will be held to assist the deliberation by the Meeting.
　　

2. Deadline for submission of opinions

January 31 (Thu), 2013, 5:00PM
(Submissions by mail must arrive by this date)

3. Guidelines for the appeal for opinions

　　The guidelines for this appeal for opinions will be posted in the column of “press release” on the MIC website (http://www.soumu.go.jp) and the column of “public comments” on the e-government portal (e-Gov) (http://www.e-gov.go.jp) and also distributed for reading at counters of contact.

Related information
- Council on ICT Strategy and Policy
- ICT Strategic Meeting on Life-related Resource Problems