Cabinet decision on “bone policy” and growth strategy to accelerate digitalization of society 20:24, July 17
The government decided on a pivotal cabinet on the 17th, a "bone policy" and growth strategy of this year, and it was revealed that the spread of the new coronavirus spread delays the digitization of the whole society. We have positioned one year as the period for intensive reforms and accelerated efforts.
Among these, in the basic policy of Koshino's economic and financial management and reform, “Bone policy”, in order to promote the digitization of the whole society, we will position the next year as the intensive reform period and bring administrative procedures online, As a general rule, we will proceed with the review so that documents and seals are unnecessary.
In addition, we are aiming to create a “multi-nuclear cooperation” nation that aims to revitalize the region by rectifying the over-concentration of Tokyo, and promoting the diversification of the supply chain in Japan and overseas.
In addition, regarding measures against the new coronavirus, we will enhance the inspection system by implementing a wide range of PCR tests and accelerate the development of therapeutic drugs and vaccines.
In addition, regarding fiscal consolidation, while not touching on the goal of turning the basic fiscal balance into the black in FY2025, "for the time being, protecting the employment of the people is the top priority," By the end of the year, we plan to materialize the process of integrated economic and financial reform.
On the other hand, according to the growth strategy, the new coronavirus is expected to increase the variety of work styles such as side jobs and side jobs.Therefore, the working hours at the side jobs are self-assessed, and the company side of the main business allows side jobs. We have included rules to make it easier.
Detailed contents are
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Principle of digitization/online> In the “bone policy”, it was pointed out that the spread of the new coronavirus has highlighted the delay in the efforts so far, and “the digitization of the whole society” It is on the pillar.
Positioning this year as the "centralized reform period", in order to promote the digitization of administrative procedures, a new command tower function will be built in the Cabinet Secretariat, and the "IT Basic Law" that defines the basic policy of IT policy will be fully implemented. Will be reviewed and the basic principles will be established.
In principle, all administrative procedures will be reviewed so that documents, seals and face-to-face meetings are unnecessary.
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▽ to prospect the year after next, and to be able to understand the lifelong health data,
▽ to consider such as the integration of the foreign residence card of, well you are a conclusion within the next year,
▽ The way of registering the account used for the transfer of benefits, etc., will be concluded in this year.
In addition, in order to promote online in the fields of education and medical care, ▽Consider revising the rules for acquiring credits for distance education at high schools and universities, and ▽Online
prescriptions, etc. It includes the construction of a mechanism that is completed with.
<Remediation of mono-concentration/supply chain> As
the use of telework has advanced due to the influence of the new coronavirus, it has been recognized that it is possible to work regardless of location. The goal is to create a "multi-nuclear cooperation" nation that revitalizes the region.
In addition, as the supply of parts and other items has been affected, products whose production bases are concentrated in one country are being diversified in the supply chain both in Japan and overseas.
<Countermeasures against
new coronaviruses > Regarding countermeasures against new coronaviruses, we plan to accelerate the development of therapeutic drugs and vaccines, as well as to enhance the inspection system by conducting a wide range of PCR tests.
It also includes building a system that allows related parties to quickly share information about patients, strengthening the health center system, and promoting the spread of contact confirmation apps.
<Support for Employment during the Ice Age/Minimum Wage>
Regarding support for the so-called "employment during the Ice Age," we will stick to the goal of increasing the number of regular employees by 300,000 over the next three years.
Regarding the minimum wage, he said that he will stick to the goal of achieving an average national wage of 1,000 yen at an early stage, but this time, he will proceed with consideration in consideration of the difficult situation where small and medium-sized enterprises are located. ..
<Reinforcement of national land> In
response to the opinion of the ruling party based on a series of heavy rain disasters, an additional description of the strengthening of national land is also included, and even after the three-year emergency measures up to this year, medium- to long-term In order to work from a perspective, we will secure a necessary and sufficient budget.
<Financial soundness>
Regarding fiscal consolidation, we have stated that “for the time being, we will give top priority to protecting the employment of the people and carry out economic and financial management with the determination to never return to deflation”, and by the end of this year We are trying to realize the process of integrated financial reform.
In addition, as a result of the coordination with the ruling party, the phrase "to take the perspective of responsibility to the next generation" was added, but the goal of making the basic fiscal balance in the black by 2025 is not specified.
The main contents of the new growth strategy are
<New work style>
First, regarding work styles, with the arrival of the 100-year era of life, the new coronavirus has given rise to expectations for diverse work styles such as side jobs and side jobs. Is a self-assessment system and intends to establish rules so that the company side of the main business can easily accept a side job and a side job regardless of the responsibility of overtime work.
In addition, towards creating an environment where employees can work with peace of mind as a free-lance, to prepare a draft of the guidelines to the prospect of the end of the year,
so as not to adversely treatment from ▽ operators, along with the stipulated that the exchange a contract in writing,
▽ substantially It is clarified that labor-related laws and regulations apply when working under the direction and order of a business operator.
<Dissemination of cashless payments>
Furthermore, for the further spread of cashless payments, it is said that the bank transfer fees that payment companies bear when depositing sales at stores etc. are obstructing, for more than 40 years, It says that it will reduce the transfer fees between banks that have not been reviewed to a reasonable level.
<Digital market/AI spread>
Next, regarding the response to the digital market, fairness and transparency should be taken into consideration in view of the fact that it is pointed out that transactions on the Internet and the handling of personal information are unclear regarding advertisement on the Internet. In order to ensure this, we will establish rules such as requiring businesses to disclose transaction details and data management status.
In addition, if we can confirm that AI has sufficient accuracy in the use of AI for vehicle inspection and the use of drones for building exterior wall surveys, etc., in view of the widespread use of AI and other technologies such as artificial intelligence, related regulations and systems. I am going to review it.
<Others>
In addition, when large companies and start-up companies to the joint research, such as the monopoly of the patent rights, so as not to biased contract, and to prepare a draft of the guidelines to the prospect of the end of the year, under the influence of the new coronavirus In response to the increased demand for home delivery, we are also implementing experiments on public roads for automated delivery robots that can be operated remotely, early in the year.
In the future, the Future Investment Council will be expanded to consider issues such as the establishment of new work styles and the correction of overconcentration.
This year's "bone policy" slim
With regard to the “bone policy,” there has been a growing trend that more and more people are calling for the inclusion of individual policies and businesses from each ministry and the ruling party, considering the budgeting for the next fiscal year, and there is a tendency for more information to be included.
The first "Political policy of the bones" created by the then Koizumi administration in 2001 was 33 pages, and in 2013 immediately after the inauguration of the second Abe administration, it was 36 pages. I got it.
This time, in order to prioritize the response to the new coronavirus, Minister of Economic Rehabilitation Nishimura indicated a policy to narrow down the contents, and at the beginning, ``Of the things described in last year's'bone policy', this time, We will also steadily implement items that are not listed,” and asked the ruling party to understand this, and it was 37 pages, about half of last year.
Economic and financial management and next year budget
According to Koshino's policy of "bone-thickness", the current economic situation is "faced with a situation that is truly a national disaster that I have never experienced before" due to the spread of new coronavirus infection.
Regarding future outlook, we will focus on domestic demand for the time being, saying that “the economy and society will not immediately return to their original form, but the government will underpin the economy while striving for both infection prevention and socio-economic activities”. I was aiming for a recovery.
This is because the outbreak of foreign demand is uncertain and the outlook for foreign demand is uncertain overseas, mainly in the United States.
Specifically, we will activate consumption through the implementation of the "Go To Campaign" and the implementation of the "minor points" system, in which points of up to 5,000 yen can be returned for cashless settlement for those who have a My Number card. The things to do are listed.
He also hoped that the Bank of Japan would promote appropriate monetary policy in response to the difficult economic situation and promote monetary easing under the price stability target of 2%.
The latest CPI has moved away from the target of 2% due to the slump in crude oil prices, but it is a form demanding the BOJ to maintain the target.
Next year, the budget for the third year of Reiwa will give priority to the spread of new coronavirus infection, and it will be necessary to reduce the burden on each ministry and agency. It will be delayed until the end of September.
On top of that, the company plans to organize it based on the “basic policy of budget formulation”, which will be shown in the future, while observing the trend of infection spread and its impact on the economy.
Measures in the financial field
This is a financial field measure that is included in this year's “Bounty Policy” and “Growth Strategy”.
<Consideration of digital currency>
Of these, the “bone policy” refers to electronic legal currency = digital currency, “We will conduct a study in cooperation with each country, such as conducting a verification experiment aiming at technical verification at the Bank of Japan. ", and for the first time clarified the policy of considering digital currency.
Digital currencies are being studied in various countries, and China is preparing to issue a "digital yuan."
The Bank of Japan says it has no plans to issue it as a fiat currency at this time, but it is conducting joint research with the European Central Bank and others, and will deepen research to see if issuance is technically possible through demonstration experiments in the future. I am.
<Aiming to establish an international financial city> In
addition, as China's involvement in Hong Kong strengthens, it may be pointed out that overseas financial institutions with local bases may move their bases. Aiming to establish an international financial city”, we are considering establishing an environment for accepting overseas financial institutions.
<Small and large-sized bank human resources>
Furthermore, in order to support SMEs suffering from labor shortages, a mechanism to introduce human resources of large banks to SMEs by acting as an intermediary for the “Local Economic Revitalization Support Organization” The policy to establish it is also shown.
<Reduction of inter-bank fees>
On the other hand, the “growth strategy” states that more businesses should be able to enter this field, assuming that cashless payments have advanced further due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. I'm pointing out.
However, because the burden of fees when businesses transfer and transfer money through banks is hindering entry, we will decide on a policy to reduce fees with the banking industry, etc. within the year.
Specifically, in addition to considering a new remittance system that keeps fees low, it is also encouraging banks to diversify their fee structures by, for example, making a fixed fee and making it cheaper when sending small amounts repeatedly.
Prime Minister Abe "Future-oriented policy"
Prime Minister Abe said at a joint meeting of the Economic and Fiscal Advisory Council and the Future Investment Council, which was held prior to the revolving Cabinet, “Dramatic social change was made in the face of the historic crisis of the new coronavirus epidemic. It is a future-oriented policy with a strong will to cut the future by carrying out in order to work together with the people of the people to overcome this difficulty and look forward to the future. We will steadily carry out the policy of bones."
Nishimura, Minister of Economic Revitalization "It's not the time to think about finances"
Regarding the fact that Koshinoshi's policy was not touching the fiscal consolidation target of turning the basic fiscal balance into the black in 2025, Minister Nishimura in charge of economic revitalization said at the press conference, "I am concerned about finances now. We cannot protect the lives, employment and livelihoods of the people. We do not think about finances because we put the economy first in order to protect those who are suffering.”
On that basis, Nishimura said, "However, in the long run, we must try to restructure and restore our financial health. We have a budget for living in the future, such as online education, and everything will be a bonus for future generations. Although it does not mean that we are firmly stipulating "responsibility to the next generation" in the "thick bone policy", we would like to realize sustainable finance in the medium to long term."
LDP Lecturer Masahisa Kishida "Discuss the Future of Finance and Economy"
Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Kishida's chairman at a press conference said, "We are in the midst of a fight against the new coronavirus, and while we can't foresee it, it is important to implement this content and lead to discussions next year. However, once the new coronavirus has calmed down to a certain degree, we will need to discuss the state of finances and the economy again and, if necessary, review the specific figures. I said.
Mr. Masaaki Ishida, Chairman of the Government, "Concrete Budgeting for the Safety and Security of the People"
“The plan for disaster prevention and disaster mitigation cannot end when a major flood damage occurs in Kumamoto,” said the ruling party's common belief. Our major role is to materialize toward budget formation, and we will work firmly to ensure the safety and security of the people."