"Information and Communications in Japan" has been published yearly by the MIC since 1973 in order to gain the public's understanding of the current situation concerning information and communications in Japan and the trend in information and communications policies. The document counts this year's issue as its 37th.
Under the title of "Why is ICT essential for Japan’s revival? ," this year's white paper features study and analysis on the contribution of ICT(Information and Communication Technology) to economic growth at the world economic crisis.
"Information and Communications in Japan" will be published as follows.
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- Electronic Publication posted on the MIC website
(http://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_05/hakusyo/index.html)
(1) To be published in Japanese (entire text, points and outline) on July 10, 2009
(2) To be published in English (summary and outline) by around August
- Printed Publication
A4-size color booklet (2,800 yen [tax included])
(To become available at large bookstores, Government Publication Service Centers, and official gazette dealers) |
