METI FY2024 Survey and Research Report 1000052
This report presents the results of survey and research projects conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in FY2024. It is presumed to compile the outcomes of detailed analysis on structural changes in domestic industries, trends in technological innovation, and the impact of changes in the international economic environment on the Japanese economy.
Background and Purpose of the Survey
This survey research was conducted to examine the appropriate direction of Japan's industrial policy amid significant environmental changes surrounding industries, including the advancement of digitalization, initiatives toward carbon neutrality, and heightened geopolitical risks. The study organizes policy challenges and examines solutions from both perspectives of strengthening the competitiveness of existing industries and creating new growth sectors.
Analytical Perspectives and Methods
The current state and challenges of Japanese industries are comprehensively verified through detailed analysis of domestic and international industrial data, surveys of major corporate strategic trends, and comparative analysis with overseas policy trends. Particularly for Japan's core industries centered on manufacturing, detailed analysis is conducted on their positioning in global competition and changes in technological advantages.
Key Findings and Policy Recommendations
The analysis reveals structural challenges facing Japanese industries and strategies for future growth. Specific policy recommendations are presented in areas such as human resource development, technology development investment, and strengthening international cooperation. Additionally, the necessity for improving the promptness and flexibility of industrial policy is pointed out to respond to the rise of emerging countries and accelerating pace of technological innovation. This report is expected to be utilized as foundational material for formulating medium- to long-term industrial development strategies.