Digitization of administration Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Support for local governments Solidify policy for significant expansion September 25, 4:59
In order to promote "DX = digital transformation" that transforms the structure of companies and governments by utilizing digital technology, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications plans to significantly expand support to local governments next year, such as subsidizing the cost of security measures. Was solidified.
While the government is proceeding with efforts toward digitalization of administration, such as the establishment of the "Digital Agency," the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will significantly expand support for local governments next year in order to promote DX, which is being promoted by private companies. We have solidified our policy.
Specifically, it is said that it will provide subsidies for the costs required to improve the infrastructure of security measures for local governments and support for further accelerating the standardization of information systems of local governments. We have decided to include 3.9 billion yen, which is more than five times the amount.
In addition, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications requested a budget for next year, and said that it would cost 5 billion yen to promote the research and development of the next generation communication standard of the current 5G called "Beyond 5G", and cyber security personnel. We are requesting 2 billion yen as a cost to build the foundation for training.