International Acitivities

It is important to maintain a liaison and cooperate with domestic and overseas research organizations and researchers who are conducting research in the field of S&T policy. NISTEP therefore has been carrying out international cooperation and collaboration in a variety of fields, by exchanging memorandums of understanding (MOU) with overseas universities and research institutes. Under the MOUs, NISTEP and its counterpart organizations have been promoting international activities, including the following: the exchange and sharing of information, carrying out joint research programs, exchanging researchers, and sponsoring international events including symposia, workshops, and seminars.

Researcher Exchanges

FY 2009 results (As of Feb. 26, 2010)

	Asia	North America	Central & South America	Europe	Oceania	Middle East	Africa
Attendance at international conferences, etc.	13	7	1	9	1	0	2
Foreign visitors	15	11	0	12	0	0	0
Training	2	0	0	0	0	0	0

Major Relationships with Overseas Institutions (status of MOUs)

International Conferences

1)   Fourth Japan-China-Korea Science and Technology Policy Seminar

Dates:    October 8 (Thu.)–9 (Fri.), 2009
Venue:   Hotel Keihan Kyoto, Kyoto (Japan)

2)   International workshop “The Role of Design Management in Innovation Process”

Date:     February 25 (Thu.), 2010
Venue:   Soukairou Hall, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo (Japan)

3)   International conference; “Science and Technology Innovation Policy after the Economic Crisis: Toward Sustainable Growth”

Date:      March 4 (Thu.), 2010
Venue:   Auditorium of Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Tokyo (Japan)