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In order to maintain and further develop the quality of society in Japan, where the birthrate is declining, population is aging, and the population is shrinking, efficient social management through the use of data is essential. At the same time, there is an urgent need to build a system infrastructure that can address the risks of data usage. The global spread of COVID-19 is threatening to bring about major changes to the current state of the economy and society. In this context, how should Japan resolve the challenges it faces? Experts from NFI (Next Generation Fundamental Policy Research Institute), which studies methods for using data in policy formation, discuss the country's ideal future.