This report shows that the rise of science and technology makes a big contribution to the prosperity of humankind and explains the advanced measurement & analysis technology that has driven the development of science and technology. In addition, it investigates the progress of ‘Advanced Measurement & Analysis Technology & Equipment Development Project’, which was launched by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan in 2004, and summarizes the basic concept for responding to the expectations of ‘strengthening R&D infrastructure’ and ‘contributing to innovation.’

Ⅰ.Overview

Ⅱ.Importance of R&D in advanced measurement and analysis technology
1. Reputation of advanced measurement and analysis technology
2. Government roles for the development of advanced measurement & analysis technology

Ⅲ.Performances and challenges of advanced measurement & analysis technology & equipment development projects
1. Efforts and achievements
2. Current situations and problems
3. Challenges

Ⅳ.Basic direction for the promotion of advanced measurement & analysis technology
1. Contribution to government policy realization
2. Contribution to the strengthening of the R&D groundwork
3. Development of intellectual creation platform
4. Review of the project promotion & operation systems
5. Other considerations

Ⅴ.Conclusion