Japan to stop focusing on public works cost effectiveness

The government will shift its focus to an overall assessment that places an emphasis on basic functions to protect lives and livelihoods, under annual guidelines due next month.

The Japanese government plans to revise its approach to public works spending.

It will move away from an emphasis on cost effectiveness toward an overall assessment focused on basic functions that protect lives and livelihoods.

The new annual guidelines are due to be released next month.

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