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(Provisional Translation)

Turning Adversity into an Opportunity for Progress

FY 2008 General Assembly Resolutions


May 28, 2008

Nippon Keidanren

Japan is in the midst of a period of great changes. In tandem with the accelerating pace of globalization and international financial instability, a global economic slowdown is creating an increasingly harsh corporate business environment in Japan, which is compounded by such factors as the sharp pricカジノシークレット 入金方法ncreases in energy and other resources and thカジノシークレット 入金方法mplementation of measures to address climate change. Moreover, a shadow over the future of our country is being cast by the declining birthrate and aging of Japanese society, the massive fiscal deficit, and public distrust in the social security system.

Despite these difficult circumstances, it is incumbent upon us to fulfill our responsibilities to future generations by ensuring sustainable economic growth and creating the "Land of Hope, Japan."

The policies we should adopt are clear. We will continue resolutely to support domestic reforms, and will take advantage of opportunities created by globalization, for example, the expansion of markets カジノシークレット 入金方法he free movement of resources. In addition, we will draw on the vitality of Japan's private sector カジノシークレット 入金方法he regions, or local economies, to the greatest extent possible. As we have already learned, this is the only possible prescription for enhancing further economic growth.

It is precisely during times of adversity that opportunities arise. For our part, while seeking the establishment of transparent and fair relationships in every sphere and at every level, we will continue to move forward as standard bearers of reform. In addition, to ensure steady progress is made, we will concentrate all our strength and devote ourselves fully to addressing thカジノシークレット 入金方法ssues set out below:

Agenda

1. Utilize the vitality of the private sector カジノシークレット 入金方法nhance Japan's potential for economic growth.

  1. Support efforts カジノシークレット 入金方法stablish an advanced e-government and an electronic society, which will then serve as a catalyst for enhancing the efficiency and productivity of society as a whole and the competitive advantage of Japan's industrial sector.
  2. Acceleratカジノシークレット 入金方法nnovation by spurring research and development, strengthening human resource development, enhancing industry-academia collaboration and intellectual property policies, and improving Japan's education system.
  3. As chair of the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit, seek the realization of a low-carbon society by promoting the development and diffusion of innovative environmental and energy technologies, utilizing Japan's technological strengths in such areas as energy conservation, nuclear power, and renewable energy, and by creating an international framework -- with all major emitters participating -- to combat climate change.

2. Strengthen competitiveness by creating a positive business environment.

  1. Build the foundations for international competition and secure sustainable economic growth through strategic revision of the corporate taxation structure and system of economic laws, カジノシークレット 入金方法hrough strategic implementation of international standardization.
  2. Strengthen thカジノシークレット 入金方法nternational competitiveness of Japan's financial services industry by developing the Tokyo market.
  3. Address Japan's shrinking workforce challenge and foster economic vitality by building a society where everyonカジノシークレット 入金方法s involved, including women and elderly people, and, based on good labor-management relationships, promote a healthy work-life balance by encouraging flexible work schedules and modifying conventional personnel management and wage systems.
  4. Strengthen Japan's industrial competitiveness internationally and promote regional economic vitality through regulatory reforms and the opening of public services to the private sector, and develop a comprehensive distribution infrastructurカジノシークレット 入金方法n an efficient and strategic manner.

3. Guarantee people's peace of mind, security, and hope.

  1. Implement fundamental reform of government revenues and expenditures, including expansion of stable revenue sources such as the consumption tax, in order カジノシークレット 入金方法stablish a sustainable social security system and restore fiscal soundness.
  2. Reverse the downward birthrate trend by implementing effective measures to counter the decline, with the government, the corporate sector, and citizens each playing their appropriate roles.
  3. Guarantee energy security and food security by engaging in strategic resource diplomacy and by such means as invigorating the agricultural sector and enhancing its competitiveness.

4. Promote regional vitality to raise the standard of living of Japan as a whole.

  1. Promote thカジノシークレット 入金方法ntroduction of a regional system comprised of broad, self-reliant economic zones and characterized by genuine local self-government, and undertake administrative and fiscal reforms such as eliminating duplication of administrative functions at the national and local government levels and laterally at local levels.
  2. Support the formation of industrial clusters and social infrastructure, and nurturカジノシークレット 入金方法ndustrial and tourism activities that utilize local resources.
  3. Develop attractive, safe, and pleasant regions and an agreeable living and housing environment to create the conditions for comfortable and satisfying lifestyles.

5. Contribute to the dynamism of the world economy.

  1. Support efforts カジノシークレット 入金方法xpand and deepen Economic Partnership Agreements, including with major countries, and seek カジノシークレット 入金方法stablish an East Asian Economic Community centered on ASEAN+6 and to successfully conclude the WTO Doha Round negotiations.
  2. Promote domestic economic growth through structural reform measures such as encouraging direct inward investment into Japan, increasing the use of foreign workers カジノシークレット 入金方法wo-way student exchanges, and reforming trading systems.
  3. Support strategic international cooperation and engagement with developing countries カジノシークレット 入金方法ncourage economic growth.

6. Build a transparent and fair economy and society

  1. Through policy-based support for political parties, lobby to ensure that all parties apply themselves assiduously to policy issues and engage actively in constructive discussion, so that reforms arカジノシークレット 入金方法mplemented rapidly.
  2. Devote our full energies カジノシークレット 入金方法stablishing and strengthening corporate ethics measures and ensuring that companies carry out their social responsibilities.

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