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The Second Japan-Africa Business Forum, 25-26 July,2017

 

The 2nd Japan-Africa Business Forum was held in Tokyo on 25-26 July 2017 on the theme ‘Investment and Business Opportunities with Africa’. The Forum was organized by African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) in Tokyo and African Development Bank, in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

The Forum brought together AfDB Senior Staff, African Ministers, Japanese Government Officials, and Private sector from both Japan and Africa to discuss economic developments in Africa, focusing on business opportunities, and Africa’s development through business promotion. About 1,500 participants, including 400 viewers through live stream in Africa and Japan, participated in the forum, which also provided knowledge sharing and networking opportunities. (related news)

 The forum program, power points, and videos etc. are available below. (Please note that we only uploaded the power point presentations with presenters’ official permission.)

JABF2017

Video Digest
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Panelists and ADC Heads of Mission List
 
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Organizers 
 
African Diplomatic Corps(ADC) / African Development Bank(AfDB)
Co-organizers 
 
JICA / JETRO / UNIDO
Supporting Organizations 
 
Ministry of Finance / Ministry of Foreign Affairs  / Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / 
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries / JBIC / Keidanren / UNDP / World Bank Group /  The Africa Society of Japan / 
Association of African Economy and Development /  Africa Business Promotion Support Network
Sponsors 
 
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. / Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation / Toyota Tsusho Corporation / Glory Ltd. / Mitsubishi Corporation
 
July 25 (Tue.)
9:00〜9:45

Opening Session 

H.E. Mr. Joao Miguel Vahekeni <Chair of the ADC Trade and Investment Committee ; Ambassador of the Republic of Angola>

Video Message from Dr.Akinwumi Adesina <President, AfDB>

Hon. Hisatake Sugi <Parliamentary Vice Minister of Finance, Government of Japan>

Hon. Henry Mussa <Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Republic of Malawi>

Mr. Kunio Noji <Chair of the Committee on Sub-Saharan Africa of Keidanren; Chairman of the Board, Komatsu Limited>

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09：45～10：00

Keynote Speech

Mr. Charles Boamah <Senior Vice President, AfDB> 

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10：15～10：45

Session 1 : TICAD and Business: Feedback from the Yokohama Action Plan to the Nairobi Declaration 

Speakers
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10：45～12：15Session 2：Energy and Power:Universal Access by 2025
Moderator
  • Professor Vincent Nmehielle <Secretary General, AfDB>
Panelists
  • Mr. Amadou Hott <Vice President, Power, Energy, Climate Change and Green Growth, AfDB>
  • Dr. Mateus Magala <CEO, Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM)>
  • Mr. John Mudany <Finance & ICT Director, Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen)>
  • Mr. Emad El Sewedy <Group Chairman, El Sewedy Electrometer>
  • Mr. Vincent Le Guennou <Co-CEO & Managing Director, Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) Private Equity>
  • Mr. Ken Kageyama <General Manager, IPP & IWPP Dept. No.2, Sumitomo Corporation>
  • Mr. Seishi Narita <General Manager, Power Business Dept. - IV, Marubeni Corporation>
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13:15〜14:45Session 3 : Agriculture and Agribusiness : Enhancing the Food Value Chain in Africa
Moderator
  • Dr. Jennifer Blanke <Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development, AfDB>
Panelists
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15:00〜16:30Session 4 : Infrastructure, Trade and Industry : Quality Infrastructure for Better Business
Moderator
  • Dr. Kapil Kapoor <Director, Strategy and Operational Policies, AfDB>
Panelists
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16:45〜18:15Session 5 : Financing for Projects in Africa : PPP and Risk Sharing
Moderator
  • Mr. Charles Boamah <Senior Vice President, AfDB>
Panelists
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July 26 (Wed.)
8：30～09：30Session 6：Health and Sanitation : For a Healthier African Population
Moderator
  • Dr. Jennifer Blanke <Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development, AfDB>
Panelists
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9：45～10：45Session 7 : Business Promotion through Partnerships : Unlocking Business Opportunities with African and Third Country Collaborations
Moderator
  • Mr. Tadashi Yokoyama <Head of Asia External Representation Office, AfDB>
Panelists
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11：00～12：15Session 8 : ICT and African Business : Creating ICT-Enabled Economies for Better Growth
Moderator
  • Dr. Kapil Kapoor <Director, Strategy and Operational Policies, AfDB>
Panelists
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Parallel Sessions
Regional Sessions -program
13：30～14：10West Africa
14：20～15：00Southern Africa
15：10～15：50East Africa
Thematic Session
11：00～12：15Promotion of SMEs and BOP Businesses
Moderator
  • Mr. Keiichi Shirato <General Manager, EMEA & Russia Dept., Global Economic & Political Studies Division, Mitsui Global Strategic Studies Institute>
Panelists
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13：30～18：30Business Partnership Seminars -program
    • -Presentations by Japanese government and companies 
      • -Presentations by African governments and companies 
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