Japan's National Strategy for Edtech

Mar 8, 2018

10:00am – 10:20am CT

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Government of Japan (METI) has begun to promote edtech in Japan since July 2017. METI would like to create "Agenda Shaper " and "Change Maker" as many as possible to solve various social problems. METI has co-worked with many edtech players in Japan so far, and "Promoting EdTech" is now a National Strategic Goal in Abe ministration. In this session, Keigo Hidaka, the Deputy Director, will explain the outline and main goals of edtech in Japan.

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photo of Keigo Hidaka
Keigo Hidaka

Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry Government of Japan