2024 Election Platform ====================== :author: Akihiro Kuroiwa, ChatGPT of OpenAI, Perplexity AI :date: 2024/10/13 Dear fellow citizens, When we announced our party’s formation and platform in 2023, we regrettably did not find any candidates willing to run for office. The Japanese electoral system requires a substantial deposit for candidacy, which poses a significant barrier. However, if there are individuals who resonate with our ideals and platform and can manage this financial burden, we strongly encourage you to consider running as a candidate. Furthermore, to fully establish our activities as a political party, we need a certain number of party members. We warmly welcome anyone who agrees with our principles to join us. Once we gather sufficient members, we intend to officially register as a political party, enabling us to operate on a more solid foundation. Below, we present our key policy promises. Through these policies, we aim to create a better society for all generations, including the employment ice age generation and beyond. Open-Source Software Development -------------------------------- As part of our new platform, we propose an innovative approach to government software development projects. We will transition from the traditional corporate-based contracting system to directly commissioning individual developers. Compensation will be disbursed through platforms such as GitHub Sponsors, enhancing transparency and efficiency. Furthermore, all developed software will be released as open-source. This initiative not only aims to improve the quality of Japan’s public systems but also serves as a form of international contribution by supporting public system development in countries worldwide. Through this endeavor, we seek to foster global cooperation, promote technological innovation, and achieve more efficient and transparent administrative systems. Introduction of Basic Income ---------------------------- We will unify the existing social security systems, including pensions and unemployment benefits, into a Basic Income system. This will ensure a minimum standard of living for all citizens while streamlining welfare programs. In conjunction with this, we will provide vocational training, job placement support, and loans for start-up capital to foster new industries. Additionally, we will enhance recurrent education opportunities, allowing job seekers to continuously reskill and upskill. Industrial Support Measures --------------------------- We will actively attract venture capital to support the launch of new industries in Japan. A preferential tax system will be introduced to encourage such investments. At the same time, the current convoy system of banking will be abolished, and bailouts will be limited to depositors’ protection. This will restore banks to their original purpose of supporting new ventures through loans. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) ------------------------------------ The central bank digital currency will be developed as a **stablecoin** based on blockchain technology and will be linked to biometric authentication. This currency will also function as a replacement for the My Number card, strengthening the foundation for a more digitalized society. Transition of Broadcasting to the Internet ------------------------------------------ We will transition television broadcasting entirely to the internet, utilizing the freed-up radio frequencies to promote free internet access across the nation. This will help bridge the digital divide and enhance the country’s communications infrastructure. Tax Reform ---------- We will abolish earmarked taxes and integrate them into the general budget. In addition, essential goods will be exempt from consumption tax to create a fairer tax system. Taxes on stock transactions will be limited to consumption tax and will only apply to high-value transactions. **The NISA system will be abolished.** Environmental Consumption Tax ----------------------------- An environmental consumption tax will be introduced to promote eco-friendly consumption behaviors. This tax will incentivize the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices across society. Promotion of SDGs ----------------- To promote the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the government will certify institutions that assess private companies’ contributions to SDGs. Certified companies will benefit from preferential rates on corporate taxes and tariffs, encouraging more corporations to adopt environmentally and socially responsible practices. Countermeasures Against Depopulation and Support for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We will support municipalities that offer farming assistance to address depopulation in rural areas. Measures will also be implemented to promote the revitalization of rural regions by developing railway stations into multipurpose facilities, including hotels, condominiums, and other commercial spaces. We will attract real estate investment to help maintain unprofitable railway lines. Furthermore, unprofitable bus and train routes will receive subsidies based on their contributions to local communities. We will support the introduction of robotics and data science in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, encouraging private companies to enter these sectors. Promotion of New Materials and Construction Methods --------------------------------------------------- We will encourage the adoption of new building materials and construction methods. `The certification system under Article 20 of the Building Standards Act `__ will be actively utilized to promote the swift implementation of innovative technologies. Reform of Pharmaceutical Regulations ------------------------------------ We will reduce the burden on pharmaceutical companies by revising the evaluation and testing methods for drugs to eliminate long-term clinical trials. Medicines approved or banned in the U.S. and Europe will be quickly applied in Japan, streamlining the approval process. Increased Transparency in Public Sector Contracting --------------------------------------------------- Temporary staffing agencies and their related companies will be banned from contracting with the public sector. Discretionary contracts will be prohibited to foster new market entrants and increase competition in public procurement, ensuring transparency and accountability in government contracts.