UNDP President “Investment in Africa in Consideration of the Environment and Human Rights” August 30, 20:45
Steiner, UNDP = United Nations Development Program hosted by the Government of Japan with the TICAD = African Development Conference, which closed on the 30th, welcomes the policy of promoting private investment in Africa and should be done in consideration of environmental issues. I showed the idea.
In response to NHK's independent interview, UNDP Governor Steiner said that TICAD's achievements “The Japanese business community has found more business opportunities in Africa” and shared a policy to promote the advancement of Japanese companies. I evaluated that.
However, with regard to investment in Africa, Steiner said, “Even private investment should not contribute to the profits of one company, but contribute to improving the lives of African people.” He expressed his thought that it should be done in a thoughtful manner.
Steiner also said that African countries are now able to get good advice and cooperation on the concerns that African countries will fall into so-called “debt traps,” which are overburdened by China's massive loans. "We are looking for a partner," and expressed expectations for Japan's involvement in this area, including the dispatch of debt management experts.