The supplementary fiscal spending will span a total of 15 months, focusing on speedy completion of public works required for recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011. The growth strategy will include targeting industries like regenerative medicine, with greater spending, for example, on cell research conducted by Nobel laureate Shinya Yamanaka; it will also feature policies aimed at leveraging the power of women, who are underrepresented in the work force, particularly when compared to other modern economies.