April 2, 2021 Decision on Subsidized Companies (Executive Organizations) for Project on Digital Utilization Support for Users under FY2020 Supplementary Budget

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has selected a subsidized entity (executive organization) for digital utilization support for users under the fiscal 2020 supplementary budget.

1. Purpose of project

The project on digital utilization support for users aims to reduce disparities in opportunities or required abilities related to digital utilization. For this purpose, entities, including private businesses, will provide online administrative procedures, advice, and consultation on using services to older people who do not have sufficient understanding and skills regarding digital utilization.
In this connection, MIC has selected the subsidized entity (executive organization) as specified below.

2. Subsidized entity (executive organization)

MIC made a public appeal from February 2 through March 10, 2021, for subsidized companies (executive organizations) and selected the following entity.

• Japan Data Communications Association

3. Future plans

Japan Data Communications Association will make a public appeal for indirect subsidy project plans. For details, refer to the following URL: https://www.dekyo.or.jp/en/