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| Transport infrastructure is the backbone to all commercial activities and the foundation of our way of life. However for some time the national debt and the liabilities of regional public associations have become bloated and there has yet to be any significant regional investment for transport infrastructure. Also transport demand has been sluggish and on the decrease. Investment from Transport operators has also been decreasing. The need for the revitalization of demand and the preservation of transport infrastructure accompanied with the financial assistance is on the increase. Investment is desperately needed for a transport system that can cope with the aging society and tackle environmental problems. |
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The income of from national and regional government bodies compared to other developed nations |
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The Change in Public Debt |
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| The income from national and regional government bodies is much lower than that of other key developed nations, while public debt has increased. | |||
| Source: Ministry of Finance Homepage | Note:These figures were based on the 1998 Prime Minister's Office report, "Investigation Yearly Report |
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The Formation of Public Fixed Capital Maintenance Renewal costs (Trial Calculation) |
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| Note: The estimation was made with the assumption that
there will be no rise in public funding after 2008. Source: National Land Agency Archives |
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