🤝 Afrijapan’s Role in TICAD

Afrijapan-Africasia International plays a strategic and catalytic role in advancing the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) agenda by serving as a bridge between African nations, Japan, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Through its expansive diplomatic networks, expert partnerships, and grassroots engagement, Afrijapan aligns itself with TICAD’s core mission—African ownership, international partnership, and sustainable development.

🔍 Key Contributions of Afrijapan-Africasia in the TICAD Process:

• Policy Interface & Advocacy
  Afrijapan acts as a liaison between African governments and Japanese institutions, ensuring that African priorities are well-represented in TICAD dialogues and outcome frameworks.

• Mobilization of Resources & Technical Expertise
  Facilitates the deployment of Japanese and Asian experts to support Africa-based projects in line with TICAD development themes—such as healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure.

• Support for SMEs & Private Sector Development
  Promotes business-to-business engagement, enabling African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access Japanese investment, training, and technology.

• Capacity Building & Institutional Strengthening
  Organizes workshops, leadership forums, and technical missions to empower African institutions in executing TICAD-related initiatives on governance, peace, climate resilience, and innovation.

• Public Diplomacy & Awareness
  Engages in TICAD sensitization campaigns, media outreach, and community mobilization across Africa, ensuring that TICAD’s vision is understood and embraced at all societal levels.

Afrijapan-Africasia is more than a partner—it’s a vital actor helping to translate TICAD’s global commitments into local impact.