September 13, 2024 Publication of the Results of the Opinion Solicitation on the Draft Report from the Advisory Panel on Information and Telecommunications Infrastructure and Its Utilization to Achieve Vibrant Local Communities (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft Report"), and Its Final Report

 The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) solicited opinions on the Draft Report from Thursday, June 27, 2024, to Friday, July 26, 2024, during which 13 opinions were received.
 Based on the results of the opinion solicitation, the Final Report has been formulated. We will publish it along with the results of the opinion solicitation.

○ Outline

 The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has delegated the "Advisory Panel on Information and Telecommunications Infrastructure and Its Utilization to Achieve Vibrant Local Communities," chaired by KOKURYO Jiro, Professor at the Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University. At the Advisory Panel, the direction for developing information and telecommunications usage environments connected to user terminals, securing human resources to support local digitalization, and building a cooperative system among related parties for promoting digital transformation (DX) in local communities have been studied.
 Based on the discussions at the Advisory Panel, the Draft Report has been formulated. We solicited opinions on the Draft Report from Thursday, June 27, 2024, to Friday, July 26, 2024, during which 13 opinions were received.
 Based on the results of the opinion solicitation, the Final Report has been formulated. We will publish it along with the results of the opinion solicitation.