Information technology (IT) has enormous potential to revolutionize our economy and society as well as our daily lives.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is responsible for planning and implementing various information policies under the guidance of the Japanese Government IT Headquarters. The aim of these policies  is to realize new lifestyles and a dynamic, vibrant society by utilizing advanced information technology.
METI information policies help promote the following : electronic commerce (EC) , personal information protection, electronic government, IT-related research and development (R&D), human resource development, and information security.

The global competitiveness of the Japanese IT industry depends on the availability of advanced  technology and a pool of highly skilled IT professionals.
METI supports the research and development of information communication devices and software, as well as promoting practical IT education at elementary and middle schools in cooperation with businesses and schools.

■Electric and Electronic Equipment Industry

・Hardware R&D Assistance

・Support for Overseas Business  Expansion

・Promotion of Energy-Efficient, Environment-Friendly and Safe Devices

・Support for Small and Middle Sized Businesses

・Ensuring a Reliable Supply of Resources

■Software and Information Services Industry

・Software R&D Assistance

・High-level IT Human Resource Development

・Legal Protection of Software

Effective and strategically astute utilization of IT leads to the improvement of competitiveness and problem solving skills of businesses and government.
To improve the competitiveness of a wide range of industries, METI supports strategic IT investment by businesses. METI also assists the upgrading and digitalizing of government services and systems, with the aim of delivering optimal performance to the public.

■Business (Large, Small and Medium Enterprises)

・Promotion of Strategic IT Investment

・Tax Incentives for IT Investment

・Enterprise Architecture （EA）

■Government (Central and Local)

・Electronic Government Services (e-Government)

・Revision of Governmental IT Procurement Procedures

Information technology already functions as the foundation of business, government, and almost all other aspects of our daily lives. Thus, providing a safe and user-friendly IT structure for businesses, government, and society as a whole is today an urgent issue.
METI is currently implementing measures to improve information security and protect personal information, and is working on developing e-trading rules to ensure a safe e-commerce environment for all.                            

■Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

■Electronic Commerce (EC) Promotion

■Information Security

■Personal Information Protection

■Malicious Content Filtering Software

■Recycling of Electronic Appliances

■Information Grand Voyage Project

■IT Governance

■Enhanced Transparency for IT Industry Trade Practices

■Document Digitalization

■International e-Passport Compatibility　

■Green IT

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