Annual Reform Recommendations from the Government of the United States to the Government of Japan under the U.S.-Japan Regulatory Reform and Competition Policy Initiative.

摘要

Launched by President Bush and Prime Minister Koizumi on June 30, 2001 under the U.S.-Japan Economic Partnership for Growth (the Partnership), the Regulatory Reform and Competition Policy Initiative (the Regulatory Reform Initiative) is designed to further deregulate the economy, bolster competition, and open markets in Japan. The United States is encouraged by Japan's continuing commitment to reform and the recent strong statements by Prime Minister Koizumi to 'promptly and swiftly' carry out regulatory reform and to adhere to the principle of 'No Growth Without Reform.' The United States also welcomes establishment of the Three-Year Program for Promoting Regulatory Reform by the Cabinet on March 30, 2001, and the announcement of the Reform Work Schedule by the Koizumi Administration on September 21, 2001.