The UCRCA provides articles on policy research and analysis and workshops for program evaluation on the web. Citizens of the 21st century must have basic knowledge and understanding of policy research and analysis as well as policy evaluation.
A strong market democracy needs the capacity to budget, because budgeting is the most important mechanism for attaining national policy goals. Allowing people to participate in the budget process is a key ingredient in creating a resilient democracy. In the early 21st century, Japan is facing enormous economic and social problems that should be debated using solid analysis and the input of a broad range of policy views. Japan’s budget situation is especially alarming in both the short and the long run. Japan does not now have the institutions necessary to address and resolve these problems effectively.
Presentations are available.
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