This is a policy analysis report published by the Cabinet Office as Policy Issue Analysis Series No. 27-1 in July 2025.
Multi-faceted analysis has been conducted on current important policy issues, taking into account changes in economic and social conditions. Structural issues such as population decline and aging society progression, digitalization acceleration, carbon neutrality promotion, and regional revitalization deepening have been analyzed with quantitative data-based empirical analysis and policy recommendations compiled.
Particularly, sustainability of economic growth, future design of social security systems, correction of regional disparities, and promotion of innovation creation have been intensively examined, with detailed analysis conducted on the importance of cross-ministerial policy coordination and development of effective policy methods. Recommendations are presented aiming to realize more effective policy management through strengthening the PDCA cycle of policy planning, evaluation, and improvement.