The city of Yokohama is set to host The Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 7) from Aug. 28 through 30, as dozens of top leaders from African countries and international organizations will gather in Japan. TICAD, which was first launched by Japan ...
A messenger in name and actions
"I want people to feel happy through music," said singer Misia, who endeavors to bridge Africa and Japan through the power of music. The acclaimed singer is the honorary ambassador of The Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 7), which will be held ...
Since Japan launched the first Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in 1993, many African countries have seen remarkable economic growth, transforming themselves from aid recipients to attractive markets. Given such changing circumstances, African participants hope to see discussion on Africa's economic stability and ...
Stimulating sustainable development in Africa
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain ...
Africa, along with Asia, is experiencing a period of high growth both in terms of economy and population. Between 2000 and 2017, Africa's economy grew an average of 4.3 percent. Attracted to its natural resources, Japanese companies are strengthening footholds on the continent in helping ...
Deepening Africa-Japan relationship with trust
With abundant natural resources and a rapidly growing population, the African continent has much potential for growth. By 2050, it is expected that the African continent will foster one-fourth of the global population. Although Africa is currently facing challenges and difficulties in some countries ...
Africa commerce succeeds through new partnerships
The shift from "aid" to "business" in Africa since The Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV) in 2008 has become mainstream. This happened throughout TICAD V (2013) and TICAD VI (2016), the first conference held in Africa (Nairobi, Kenya). Private enterprise ...
A record number of over 150 Japanese organizations from the private and public sectors are set to showcase their latest technology to visiting African leaders and officials at an exhibition in Yokohama on the sidelines of The Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development ...
Port area the center of national firsts, lively excursions
Modern Yokohama might be second in Japan in terms of population but, historically, it has long been a city of firsts. Japan's first gas lamps were installed in the Bashamichi area in Yokohama. | GETTY IMAGES In the mid-19th century, after U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry forced ...
Africa has seen remarkable development as a business partner with its abundant natural resources and growing population. The city of Yokohama has become "the closest city to Africa" in Japan through the experiences of hosting the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) twice in ...
