PUBLIC WORKS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

PWRI Outline

Performance Report (Fiscal year 2009)

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Contents  
Outline of strategies and accomplishments of Public works research institute in fiscal year 20091
1. High quality research and development, and returning the accomplishments to the society 7PDF
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(1) Standard policy of research and development 7
[1]Prioritized and focused response to issues in high social demand
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[2]Planning for research and development required for upgrading civil engineering technologies, social capital improvement and development of Hokkaido
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(2) Tackling the technical issues associated with project execution 69PDF
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(3) Cooperation with other research institutes on various matters 73
[1]Promotion of cooperation and collaborative research among industries, academia and government
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[2]Exchange of information and opinion among researchers
88
(4) Active acquisition of competitive research fund etc. 92
(5) Technical assistance and Dissemination of research results 99
[1]Technical assistance
99
[2]Dissemination of research results etc.
114
a)Policy for organizing research results and System improvement for quick and broad dissemination
114
b)Reflection in creation of technical standards and relative documents
135
c)Publication of research papers and dissemination of information through the media
143
d)International dissemination of research results etc
153
[3]Aggressive use of intellectual properties
163
[4]Understanding the effect of prevalence of research results and technical assistance
173
(6) International contribution by The International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management 179
(7) Promotion of application of new technologies in public works construction etc. 186
(8) Contribution to improvement of technical capabilities and succession of technologies 190
2. Necessary actions to achieve goals of streamlining the operation management 198PDF
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(1) Improvement of mobility in operation of the organization 198
[1]Introduction of flexible research organization
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[2]Cooperation in research and development and Improvement of promotion system
203
(2) Re-establishment of research evaluation system, evaluation of research, establishment of evaluation system of researchers' achievements 206
(3) Streamlining overall operation management 219
[1]Promotion of computerization
219
[2]Promotion of outsourcing
223
[3]Reducing the general management cost and operating cost
226
(4) Efficient use of facilities and equipments 232
3. Budget planning and financial planning 238PDF
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4. Short-term borrowing limit 246
5. Plan for matters regarding disposition of important asset etc. 247
6. Additional expenditure 248
7. Other matters regarding operation management regulated by the applicable ministerial ordinance 249
(1) Plan for facilities and equipments 249
(2) Personnel plan 252
Reference material 258PDF
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