TICAD Closed Long-term support for African challenges August 31 4:35
The TICAD = Africa Development Conference was closed on the 30th, confirming that Japan-Africa economic relations would be strengthened. In the future, not only will business expand, but to what extent Japan can be actively involved in the challenges facing African people, such as climate change, will be asked.
TICAD, which celebrated its 7th time, was held in Yokohama for 3 days from 28th of this month, with participation from leaders from over 50 countries in Africa, and expanded its investment and business on the 30th. The “Yokohama Declaration” was confirmed to confirm the strengthening of economic relations.
At this meeting, young African entrepreneurs gathered interest in “start-up companies” that create new products and services using the rapidly spreading Internet and smartphones, and agreed to actively develop young human resources. did.
On the other hand, it was announced that Japan would dispatch debt management specialists in view of so-called “debt traps,” in which the debt of China was exceeded by a huge loan in China and the intention of China could not be ignored. .
This time, TICAD has become a spotlight on African business, but Japan has long-lasting support for improving the lives of African people through the expansion of highly transparent loans and human resource development. You will be asked.