Strategic Alliance between AfDB and Japan for Africa’s Development
TICAD 9, the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development, stands as a crucial moment for Africa, addressing investment gaps and enhancing resilience against economic and climate challenges.
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa’s largest multilateral lender, is at the forefront of this shift, garnering international support particularly from long-term partners like Japan. At TICAD 9, the AfDB will conduct side events to attract Japanese investments in various sectors such as green hydrogen, transportation, health, and education, aligning with common goals of sustainable infrastructure, green growth, and private sector development.
Collaborations with Japanese organizations such as Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) are instrumental in advancing projects related to energy, transport, health, and climate resilience under AfDB’s
