TICAD-related meeting To promote information-related investment in Africa August 28, 20:13
In line with the TICAD = African Development Conference, a ministerial-level meeting on information and communications was held for the first time, and a joint statement was adopted that included the promotion of investment by Japanese affiliates in Africa.
In line with the TICAD = African Development Conference, which opened in Yokohama on the 28th, interest in ICT = information and communication technology has increased, such as the rapid spread of mobile phones with high economic growth in Africa. For the first time, an information and communications ministerial meeting was held.
Ministers from 12 African countries attended the meeting co-chaired by Minister Ishida, who said, “Japanese technology and experience are indispensable for the expansion of the digital economy that Africa is aiming for.” Opinion was also given, "I also exert power in eradicating poverty in Africa."
In the future, a joint statement will be adopted that will promote the investment and participation of Japanese ICT-related companies in Africa, and will use ICT to enhance education and improve agricultural productivity. did.
After the meeting, Mr. Ishida told reporters, “Since the situation is different in each African country, we would like to advance efforts to cooperate in economic development and growth according to each situation.”