The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) Held

1. TICAD 9-related measures to be fostered by METI

Following the momentum gained through TICAD 9, METI will further foster Japan-led business development in Africa with consideration toward local social issues, resource development and the GX/DX situation in Africa through three key approaches. The first is collaboration for business and co-creation for industry to be promoted between Japan and Africa through initiatives such as the Japan Africa Co-creation for Industry (JACCI) initiative and the Human Resource Development in AI/Data Science for Africa’s Economic Growth Initiative. The second is enhancement of connectivity between Africa and countries in other regions through the Economic Partnership Initiative for Indian Ocean-Africa. The third is strengthening of public-private cooperation for financing support by measures such as enhancing collaboration between Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) and multilateral development banks (MDBs).

2. TICAD Business Expo & Conference

As many as 194 companies and organizations, a record-breaking number of exhibitors, showcased their businesses and technologies at the exposition. Also, the African side put up booths to introduce their businesses and put on display specific entertainment- and innovation-related themes. Moreover, a range of thematic events were held as part of this three-day comprehensive business event held by METI in cooperation with JETRO.

3. Signed documents

The number of signed documents confirmed for presentation at TICAD 9 totaled 324, a substantial increase from the 92 at the previous TICAD 8, reaching a record high (see references 2 and 3). On August 21, during the TICAD 9 period, a commemorative ceremony was held with the participation of Prime Minister Ishiba and his African counterparts to unveil the documents signed in a wide range of fields. These include the documents on the Economic Partnership Initiative for Indian Ocean-Africa and the Human Resource Development in AI/Data Science for Africa’s Economic Growth Initiative signed between the governments, government-related organizations, and entities in the private sector, as well as documents on energy, mineral resources, space, healthcare, content and infrastructure.

Related Material

• Commemorative Ceremony for Signed Cooperation Documents at TICAD 9(PDF:400KB)

Related Links

• The Ninth Tokyo Conference on African Development (TICAD 9)
• Prime Minister ISHIBA’s visit to TICAD Business Expo & Conference and attendance in the signing ceremony

Division in Charge

Africa Office, Trade Policy Bureau