At the inauguration ceremony held on the 17th, Digital Minister Kono expressed his intention to actively promote the creation of an open organization within the agency in order to accelerate digitization in Japan, where the population is declining and aging. rice field.
On the morning of the 17th, the Digital Agency held an inauguration ceremony and a retirement ceremony for Minister Kono and former Minister Makishima, and Minister Kono greeted the staff who participated online.
In this, Minister Kono said, "It is important to share the goal of why we do digital. At the same time, we will make the lives of the people more convenient, and at the same time, we will create a warm society in Japan, where the population is declining and the aging is progressing. In order to do so, it is necessary to make the most of digital technology," he said, expressing his intention to accelerate digitization while gaining the understanding of the public.
After that, Minister Kono said, "The minister's office will be open. If you have something you need to say to the minister, please email or call the minister's office and I will see you as long as I have time." He expressed his intention to actively promote the creation of a new organization.
The government will revise the priority plan for the realization of a digital society, review regulations such as reading documents required by laws and ordinances, and strengthen the structure of the Digital Agency, including private human resources. As a result, Minister Kono's ability to implement the policy will be put to the test.