Act on the Promotion of Business Activities in Cooperation between SMEs and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries sectors (Act No. 38). País/Territorio Japón Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2008 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Pesca, Bosques Palabra clave Cooperativa/organización de productores Negocios/industria/corporaciones Desarrollo agrícola Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Pacífico Nordoeste Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its promulgation. Resumen This Law aims at improving the management of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors by promoting the business activities of SMEs of the above mentioned sectors in organic cooperation by managing rationally their natural resources and contributing to the development of the national economy. In this Act, "agriculture, commerce and industry cooperation support project" refers to the provision of opportunities for exchange between SMEs and agriculture, forestry and fisheries, such as agricultural commerce and industry by establishing basic policies relating to SMEs measures and clarifying the responsibilities of the State and local public entities, so as to contribute to the development of the national economy and improvement in the quality of life of the people. Texto completo Japonés Página web elaws.e-gov.go.jp