In order to promote the expansion of seamless high-speed mobile communication services, research and development on technologies necessary for mobile communications services that act in tandem with Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be supported. In addition, research and development on technologies necessary for the realisation of fourth-generation mobile communications systems will be promoted and proposals made for the establishment of global standards. (MPHPT, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
A Priority Policy Program will be steadily implemented by promoting research and development, by digitising such fields as science and technology, academic research, the arts and culture, healthcare and social welfare, the environment, disaster prevention, and public transportation, and by aggressively introducing advanced telecommunications infrastructure and applications into various fields, including the promotion of ITS.
By 2005, the installation of satellite broadcasting receiving facilities necessary for the promotion of lifelong learning will be supported, so that everyone throughout the nation can receive information/training programs and educational programs concerning school/social education via satellite communications.
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