[MIC] Report on the Use of Digital Technology in the Post-COVID-19 Era Published

On June 29^th, 2021, MIC published the “Report on the Use of Digital Technology in the Post-COVID-19 Era”. The report was prepared by a roundtable of experts which was established on October 23^rd, 2020. They discussed the issue from the medium and long-term perspectives in order to establish a new format for daily life and realize economic revival nationwide. The table of contents of the report is as follows. Chapter 2 deals with bridging the digital divide for people with disabilities.

Introduction

Chapter 1 Background of the study and current situation

1.1 The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on society and the use of digital technology

1.2 The direction of digital policy in a society affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Chapter 2: Actions to be taken in the future

2.1 Strengthening efforts to promote digital use by the public

2.2 Promotion of digital transformation in both public and private sectors

2.3 Securing a safe and reliable cyberspace

2.4 Construction of an advanced and resilient environment for information and communications

2.5 Promotion of strategic investment in cutting-edge digital technologies and strengthening of global cooperation

Conclusion

The roundtable also established a task force to study the best ways to work remotely in the post-COVID-19 era. For more information, please visit the following website (Japanese only).

https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/kenkyu/post-corona_digital/index.html