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Chubu Economic Federation (Chukeiren), established in 1951, and authorized as an incorporated organization in 1991, is a comprehensive economic organization covering five prefectures of Aichi, Gifu, Mie, Shizuoka and Nagano　in central Japan(Chubu region). Chukeiren is presently composed of 750 companies and 60 economic organizations in the Chubu region. Chukeiren has been promoting the development of the Chubu area economy and industry by conducting research, and proposing timely projects on industrial and economic items to Japanese and municipal governments.

Major Activities

1. Reformation of the Social System

1. Proposals on Fiscal Policy, Laws and Taxation Systems
2. Promotion of Local Autonomy to Establish Efficient and Effective Local Administrative Systems

2. Development of Industry, Science and Technology

1. Promotion of Collaboration between Industry, Academia and Government
2. Formulating a Sustainable Development Program on the Regional Economy and Industry
3. Development of Leading-Edge Industry and Invitation of Advanced R&D and Companies

3. Upgrading and Reinforcement of Infrastructure

1. Upgrading and Reinforcement of Airports
2. Upgrading and Reinforcement of Expressway-Network, Ports, etc.
3. Disaster Prevention and Crisis Management
4. Promotion of Area-Wide Economy and Industry Development Projects in the Chubu Region

4. Creating an Attractive Region

1. Sustainable Regional Development while Preserving the Environment
2. Promotion of Region-Wide Tourism
3. Promotion of Art and Culture

5. International Exchange Activities

1. Promotion of a Multicultural Society
2. Formation of an International Network, Invitation and Support of International Conventions

6. Preserving the Environment, Natural Resources and Energy Supply

1. Creation of an Environmentally-Advanced Region
2. Responding to Issues on Natural Resources and Energy Supply
3. Collaboration with the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sectors

7. Other

1. Member Service Activities
2. Holding Symposium, Forums and Exhibitions, etc.
3. Application to Public-Interest Corporate Reforms