Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kawasaki visited the Kingdom of Denmark
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On September 1, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Digital Transformation Kawasaki visited the Kingdom of Denmark.
1. Exchanged views with the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Digital Affairs of Denmark
Visited the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Digital Affairs, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kawasaki exchanged views with the government officials on digital policies, including data utilization, and shared information on the challenges and initiatives of both countries.
Since signing the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the digital field in 2021, Japan and Denmark have continued exchanges in areas including digital government and data utilization.
This time, the two sides shared views on their systems and initiatives, focusing on personal data protection in AI development and related areas. They also discussed the appropriate use of data in the AI era, deepened mutual understanding, and reaffirmed their intention to enhance digital cooperation.
2. Site visits to digital technology companies
Visited several private companies specializing in advanced digital technologies. Received briefings on their efforts to develop digital services for public administration and exchanged perspectives with key stakeholders.
In particular, they discussed incorporating user-centered service design, a Danish strength that bases digital services on users’ needs and behaviors.
They also addressed the use of generative AI in public administration and the development of AI-powered digital services, learning about Denmark’s initiatives and challenges while sharing perspectives on the future of digital government.
