Minister Inoue "Cooperation for Diversity" Chairman Kajita "Significant Restrictions on Activities" October 29, 19:48
Minister for Science and Technology Inoue visited the Science Council of Japan for the first time on the 29th and exchanged opinions with Chairman Kajita and other executives.
In this, the Science Council of Japan raised concerns about the failure to appoint six candidate members, while Minister Inoue said he would like to work together to increase the diversity of members.
In addition, Chairman Kajita of the Science Council held a press conference on the 29th, saying that "the failure to appoint six member candidates is a significant constraint on management and activities," and continued to clarify the reason to Prime Minister Suga. At the same time, he expressed his intention to seek an appointment.
Minister Inoue "Cooperate to make members more diverse"
Minister for Science and Technology Inoue visited the Science Council of Japan in Minato-ku, Tokyo for the first time and exchanged opinions with Chairman Kajita and other executives.
Among them, the executives of the Science Council said that the six recommended member candidates were not appointed, "I have to say that the conditions for sound activities have been impaired, and it is extremely regrettable. I am afraid that if the situation is not corrected as soon as possible, the relationship of trust with the government will be damaged and it will be difficult for the conference to play its role. "
In addition, regarding how to select member candidates, "From a huge list, people with appropriate achievements are appropriately selected while paying attention to the region, gender, research field, etc., and we are proceeding very carefully. Individuals nominate. I can't do that at all. "
In response, Minister Inoue said, "I would like to work together to think about ways to improve the diversity of individuals while evaluating their achievements."
After the inspection, Minister Inoue told reporters, "Since the public is highly interested, we will examine the ideal way of the Science Council with a sense of speed. I would like to convey my opinion on the appointment of members to Prime Minister Suga. ".
Science Council Chairman Kajita "Not appointed due to restrictions on activities"
On the 29th, the Science Council of Japan held the first press conference after the inauguration of Chairman Kajita.
Mr. Kajita commented that the six recommended member candidates were not appointed. "The situation of the blue sky has severely restricted the operation and activities of the Science Council. Future-oriented dialogue will be held between the government and the Science Council. I am afraid that the failure to be appointed above will be a major obstacle, "he said, and expressed his intention to continue to clarify the reasons and seek an appointment.
In addition, at the press conference, there are various misunderstandings about the activities of the academic conference, and the selection method and members are explained, and the method in which members select candidates for the next member is adopted by many academies around the world. In addition, he said that the percentage of female members is currently over 37% and that selection is being conducted in consideration of diversity such as regional characteristics.
Chairman Kajita said, "We would like to have discussions based on accurate data and continue to reform so that we can carry out better activities."
The Science Council of Japan wants to strengthen accurate information dissemination, and will hold a press conference about two weeks later.