Africa “On the continent of startups” To foster young entrepreneurs August 30th 4:14
In Africa, interest in innovation that creates innovative products and services using smartphones is growing. At the TICAD = African Development Conference held in Yokohama, efforts are being made to nurture young entrepreneurs who produce this. I confirmed that I could put it in.
In Africa, the Internet and smartphones are rapidly spreading, and new startups are born one after another, and young entrepreneurs use these information and communication technologies to create new products and services.
At the TICAD meeting on the 29th, we discussed how to connect innovative business in Africa to economic growth.
Among them, World Bank deputy governor Ganem said, “More than two-thirds of the African population are young people under the age of 25, and they are their greatest assets. The young people have passion and ideas. “It's our dream to make it a startup continent,” he said.
In addition, Vice President Ganemu said, “Japan is a country that has led the world in innovation that creates innovative products and services. I hope TICAD will strengthen collaboration with young people in Africa.” It was.
On the other hand, the Japanese side explained that education is the most important, and that it will focus on the development of young people in the field of information and communication, and confirmed that it will support innovation in Africa.