Cabinet Office Regional Revitalization Promotion Office Big Data Team Application deadline is approaching! “Regional Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2024” Applications for policy ideas that lead to regional revitalization are open until September 19th (Thursday)
Call for policy ideas until 17:00 on Thursday, September 19, 2024 ……
The Cabinet Office Regional Revitalization Promotion Office is holding the 10th “Regional Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2024” this year, and is seeking policy ideas that lead to regional revitalization generated using data analysis. Masu. The application deadline is 17:00 on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Even if you have already applied, you can check and edit your application until the deadline. Whether you are considering applying or have already applied and want to brush up on your content, please hurry!
[Application requirements]
https://contest.resas-portal.go.jp/2024/asset/files/application2024.pdf
[Image: What is “Regional Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2024”?
“Regional Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2024” (sponsored by the Cabinet Office Regional Revitalization Promotion Office) is a contest that solicits policy ideas based on analysis of regional issues that will revitalize regions.
Substantive and original solutions and policy ideas based on analysis of regional current conditions and issues using the Regional Economic Analysis System (RESAS), Digital Garden City National Initiative Data Analysis and Evaluation Platform (RAIDA), etc. We look forward to your suggestions.
Applications are open to a wide range of people, including students, local public organizations, and working adults from private companies, and anyone, including individuals and groups, can apply.
The application deadline is 17:00 on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The final screening will be held on December 7th (Saturday), and after the presentations by the finalists are reviewed, the winners of the Regional Revitalization Minister’s Award and other awards will be decided.
[Web page] https://contest.resas-portal.go.jp/2024/
★What is RESAS?
The Regional Economic Analysis System (RESAS) is a website that posts big data that visualizes regional data such as industrial strengths, human flows, and demographic trends in an easy-to-understand manner using maps and graphs. It’s easy to use, even for beginners, and anyone can use it.
The government provides information to support various initiatives for regional revitalization.
[Web page] https://resas.go.jp
★What is RAIDA?
The Digital Garden City National Initiative Data Analysis and Evaluation Platform (RAIDA) is a platform that supports the analysis and consideration of regional issues using data and supports the achievement of policy goals. So far, we have provided themes such as “Infectious Disease Recovery: Travel,” “Rising Prices/Weak Yen,” and “Digital Implementation.”
Provided by the government to support effective digital implementation measures. [Web page] https://raida.go.jp
★About application and screening
[Application period] From June 11, 2024 (Tuesday) to September 19, 2024 (Thursday) 17:00
[Judging period] First screening: Late September to early October 2024 Second screening: Early to late October 2024
*Those who pass the second screening will be announced on the “Regional Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2024” website.
*Please note that the schedule may change after the application deadline. [Final Judgment] Date and time: Saturday, December 7, 2024,
10:00-18:00 (scheduled)
Holding method: Hybrid event with on-site participation and online (Venue: Auditorium, Central Government Building No. 8, 1-6-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
★About application details, award categories, etc.
For more information, please check the “Regional Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2024” application guidelines.
https://contest.resas-portal.go.jp/2024/asset/files/application2024.pdf How can I check/edit my submitted application?
Even if you have already applied to the “Regional
Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2024”, you can check and edit your application. Please double check that there are no defects or mistakes in your application. In addition, you can further improve your application content or replace the submitted work with the aim of winning the contest!
★How to check and edit application details
-Click on the link provided in the application completion email* or -Reference/edit link on My Page-
→ Check and edit application details
*The application completion email is automatically sent to the email address entered in the application form within 30 minutes of submitting your application. The email will contain a link where you can check and edit your application.
★Points to check/edit
Until the application deadline [September 19th (Thursday) 17:00], please check whether the input content and attached files meet the requirements, keeping in mind the following points.
・Is there any error in the input information?
・Are you entering different information in each field of the application form? ・Does the submitted work meet the required information and conditions? ・Is the attached file still being edited?
・Are there any errors in the attached document files?
Useful information that will make you want to apply
A must-see for those who want to apply for the “Regional
Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2024” or those who are unsure whether to apply or not. We will introduce an archived video full of information useful for application.
★Archive video
Regional Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2023 Online Seminar 1st/Looking for ideas to open up the future!
~How to apply and how to use RESAS/V-RESAS~
・Introducing how to operate RESAS, points to note when using it, explanation of RESAS data, and recommended data.
・Recommended for these people! ▶︎I want to know how to operate RESAS and how to use the data!
[Web page (with video)]
https://contest.resas-portal.go.jp/2024/onlineseminar8.html
Regional Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2023 Online Seminar 4th/Application deadline is approaching!
Final checkpoints before application
・In addition to the final points to check before applying, we introduce further ways to use RESAS and V-RESAS and examples of how to understand them.
・Recommended for these people! ▶︎ I want to eliminate any flaws in my written content and improve my ideas!
[Web page (with video)]
https://contest.resas-portal.go.jp/2024/onlineseminar11.html Award winner interview
・“Regional Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2020” Introducing interviews with the winners of the Regional Revitalization Minister Award in the Local Government Division
・Recommended for these people! ▶︎ I just learned about the contest, but I want to apply now!
[Web page] https://contest.resas-portal.go.jp/2024/interview4.html 5th V-RESAS Online Seminar/The concept of “data and design” to create value from data
・Explains the philosophy and methods of “data and design” to create value from data, as well as an overview of RAIDA and how to operate and utilize the site.
・Recommended for these people! ▶︎ I want to know about RAIDA and the concept of data and design!
[Video URL] https://youtu.be/r4zeaiK3krw?si=TWJ05J3-L4iE1ZHt 9th Data Analysis Seminar “How to find and convey the charm of a town” 1. Presentation
・Explains the basic concepts and practical methods of data analysis. For beginners, we provide easy-to-understand explanations of analysis procedures and usage examples.
・Recommended for these people! ▶︎ I want to learn presentation techniques! [Video URL] https://youtu.be/gd-JouL5T8I?si=PO0TuV_arSnekYZb RESAS×V-RESAS Regional Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2022 Online Seminar 2nd/How to create policy ideas?
– Detailed explanation of regional economic data analysis methods using RESAS. Carefully introduces how to view data and usage examples for beginners.
・Recommended for these people! ▶︎ I want practical advice in the form of policy ideas!
[Video URL] https://youtu.be/4-D6Np2wtfo?si=aZioeCFT_-IlOPzH In addition, the following seminars are currently available on the RESAS channel.
・Data analysis seminar (Learn practical skills from basics to applications of data analysis)
・RESAS/RAIDA explanation video (Learn how to effectively utilize data using RESAS and RAIDA)
・V-RESAS online seminar (Learn how to analyze regional policy effects and utilize open data)
[RESAS Channel URL] https://youtube.com/@resas1799?si=wAaoV3YhpAt_im0t Inquiries regarding this matter
Regional Revitalization☆Policy Idea Contest 2024 Management Office Contractor: Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd. Person in charge: Kaise, Onuki Inquiries: Please contact us using the form below.
https://contest.resas-portal.go.jp/2024/contact.html
Phone number: 050-9000-5887 (Weekdays 9:30-17:30 *Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)