30 Years of the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant 1994–2024 African Development Bank Group and Japan
30 Years of the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant 1994–2024 ISBN 978-1-9160325-7-6 Original title: 30 Years of the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant 1994–2024 Text © African Development Bank Group. All rights reserved. Published in 2024 by Human Development Forum, a division of Tudor Rose www.humandevelopmentforum.org www.tudor-rose.co.uk DISCLAIMER The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of Tudor Rose concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers, whether or not these have been patented, does not imply that these have been endorsed or recommended by Tudor Rose in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. The views expressed in this information product are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the publisher.
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Acknowledgments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Message from the African Development Bank Group President . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Message from the Government of Japan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Japan's Development Cooperation Priorities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 African Development Bank Group's High 5 Priorities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The African Development Bank Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 African Development Bank Group Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 African Development Bank Group Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Milestones of the Partnership between the African Development Bank Group and Japan. . 16 The Policy and Human Resource Development Grant's Priority Activities. . . . . . . . 19 The Policy and Human Resource Development Grant in Figures. . . . . . . . . . . 23 Recent Projects 27 Enabling the Young People of Africa to Access Quality Higher Education and Training. . . 28 Addressing Climate Change in Africa with Evidence-based Regenerative Agriculture . . . 32 Strengthening Engagement in Sustainable Debt Management in Africa. . . . . . . 34 Promoting Trade and Investment between Japan and Africa through Business Forums. . 36 30 Projects over 30 Years of the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant. . . . 39 CONTENTS 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT 1 2024
Acknowledgments This publication marks 30 years of the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant financed by the government of Japan and managed as a trust fund by the African Development Bank Group. Through a summary of the trust fund in figures and a selection of projects of late, this publication illustrates the tangible improvements in people's lives brought about by the collective efforts of all involved. Projects ongoing at the time of writing are implemented by Bank Group sectoral departments, including: Agriculture and Agro-Industry; Governance and Economic Reforms; Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development; and Water and Sanitation. Sincere thanks to colleagues in the Ministry of Finance of Japan as well as the Bank Group's Office of the President, Office of the Executive Director representing Japan, Asia External Representation Office, Communication and External Relations Department, and Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Department, whose contributions and guidance made this publication possible. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN 2 1994
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The African Development Bank Group is very proud of its partnership with Japan, whose unwavering commitment to the continent through the Bank Group encompasses capital subscriptions to the African Development Bank, grants and concessional donor loans to the African Development Fund, co-financing for private sector development projects, and contributions to its two bilateral trust funds. The 30th anniversary of one of these trust funds, the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant, is an opportune time to pay tribute to the country’s decades-long support to the people of Africa. From 1994 to the present, the trust fund has targeted a wide range of sectors including agriculture, education, governance, health, regional integration, and others. Over 100 projects have been supported through the trust fund, and its portfolio of 12 projects under implementation came to over JPY 1.1 billion at the end of 2023. This small but mighty trust fund reinforces the Bank Group's capacity to deliver on the human capital development aspects of its High 5 operational priorities. We include just some of the project highlights in this publication. Finally, I would like to congratulate the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Finance in growing the partnership with the Bank Group and in helping to bring about human resource development impact and innovation in Africa's transformation. Message from the African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi A. Adesina, President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors, African Development Bank Group At the end of 2023, the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant's portfolio consisted of 12 ongoing projects totalling JPY 1.1 billion AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN 4 1994
On behalf of the government of Japan, I am pleased to celebrate with the African Development Bank Group the 30th anniversary of the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant with this milestone publication. Japan is leading the efforts of the international community towards overcoming global and regional challenges that significantly affect the community overall but have a particularly serious impact on poor and vulnerable people. These problems require united efforts to build sustainable and resilient societies. We are therefore providing technical cooperation utilizing Japan's know-how, technology and experience to develop the human resources that will be the agents of change in the development of Africa's societies and economies. To facilitate that mission, Japan through its Ministry of Finance has provided some JPY 4.6 billion to the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant from 1994 to 2023. Since its establishment, the trust fund has been instrumental in promoting human development in Africa, enhancing the knowledge and skills of Africans to accelerate their economic development. With an optimism about Africa's future, given the ambition of its people and the dynamism of its youth, cooperation between Japan and Africa continues to grow. Japan plans to further strengthen its collaboration with the African Development Bank Group, a trusted partner in supporting Africa. Message from the Government of Japan Daiho Fujii, Deputy Vice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Finance of Japan From 1994 to 2023, Japan has provided some JPY 4.6 billion to the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant 5 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Japan is sharing experience and expertise to develop the human resources that will be the agents of change in the development of Africa's societies and economies AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN 6 1994
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Thirty years ago, the Ministry of Finance of Japan and the African Development Bank Group established the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant. It is the longest standing bilateral trust fund managed by the Bank Group and serves to advance shared human capital development priorities. I am delighted to report that, since it was founded in 1994, the trust fund has made, and continues to make, a tangible difference to Africa's development. It is therefore a privilege for me to introduce this timely celebration of the trust fund's first three decades. Since joining the Bank Group in July 2021, I have been proud to witness Japan double, then triple its annual allocations to the trust fund, from JPY 176 million in 2021 to JPY 349 million in 2022 and JPY 685 million in 2023. The increase has enabled us to support more projects in more priority sectors. In Africa, about 40 percent of the population is under 15 and nearly 70 percent under 30. Therefore, in recent years, Japan has emphasised projects in higher education and skills development. We have also lately chosen to direct trust fund resources to projects in agriculture and food security, climate, debt management, and health. Our imperatives in these sectors are driven by global statistics: Africa is endowed with 65 percent of the world's uncultivated arable land; seven of the 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change are in Africa; and many African countries are in or at high risk of falling into debt distress. As there is much to be done in these sectors, we believe these are where the trust fund can help drive change. Befitting its size, the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant has a relatively light administrative structure that allows us to be agile in prioritizing, soliciting, reviewing and approving projects, with a view to efficiently putting financial resources to use on the ground. The trust fund, with its focus on supporting policy formulation, project preparation and capacity development, complements the Bank's ability to develop bankable pipelines for key sectors. I feel that the trust fund strengthens the alignment and ties between the Bank and Japan. Looking ahead, we will stay engaged in tackling current challenges, capitalising on the momentum of our many success stories. We will continue to ensure the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant’s relevance and contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the continent by 2030 and beyond. In 2023 Japan allocated JPY 685 million to the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant, nearly doubling the previous year's contribution Foreword Takaaki Nomoto, Executive Director representing Japan, African Development Bank Group 8 1994 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN
Japan's Development Cooperation Priorities Quality growth and poverty eradication through such growth Sharing universal values and realizing a peaceful and secure society Building a sustainable and resilient international community through efforts to address global challenges African Development Bank Group's High 5 Priorities Feed Africa Light up and power Africa Industrialise Africa Integrate Africa Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa 9 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
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Founded in 1964, the African Development Bank Group — made up of the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund — is a multilateral development finance institution whose objective is to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty in Africa. The African Development Bank Group Public Private 78.9% 21.1% 78.9% African Development Bank Group Portfolio As of 31 December 2023 Number of Projects 1,186 Total Approved UA 41.4 billion Operations by Region Operations by Sector Operations by Type Nigeria 7% Centre 10% Transport 28% Power 20% Finance 14% Agriculture 13% Water supply and sanitation 9% Multisector 6% Social 4% Other 4% Industrial mining and quarrying 2% North 13% South 20% West 23% East 27% 11 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
African Development Bank Group Membership 54 Regional Member Countries ALGERIA September 1964 CABO VERDE April 1976 DJIBOUTI May 1978 GHANA September 1964 MADAGASCAR May 1976 NAMIBIA May 1991 TOGO September 1964 SIERRA LEONE September 1964 ANGOLA June 1980 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC August 1970 EGYPT September 1964 GUINEA-BISSAU May 1975 MALAWI July 1966 NIGER September 1964 TUNISIA October 1964 SOMALIA October 1964 BENIN September 1964 CHAD August 1968 EQUATORIAL GUINEA June 1975 GUINEA September 1964 MALI September 1964 NIGERIA September 1964 UGANDA September 1964 SOUTH AFRICA December 1995 BOTSWANA March 1972 COMOROS May 1976 ERITREA May 1994 KENYA September 1964 MAURITANIA September 1964 RWANDA January 1965 ZAMBIA September 1966 SOUTH SUDAN April 2015 BURKINA FASO September 1964 CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF) September 1964 ETHIOPIA September 1964 LESOTHO July 1973 MAURITIUS January 1974 SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE April 1977 ZIMBABWE June 1980 SUDAN September 1964 BURUNDI October 1968 CONGO September 1964 GABON September 1972 LIBERIA September 1964 MOROCCO September 1964 SENEGAL September 1964 ESWATINI July 1971 CAMEROON September 1964 CÔTE D’IVOIRE September 1964 GAMBIA July 1973 LIBYA July 1972 MOZAMBIQUE June 1976 SEYCHELLES April 1977 TANZANIA September 1964 12 1994 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN
TOKYO Liaison Office Country Office Country Office Regional Hub Headquarters Asia External Representation Office ABIDJAN 27 Non-Regional Member Countries ARGENTINA July 1985 FINLAND December 1982 LUXEMBOURG May 2014 SWEDEN December 1982 AUSTRIA March 1983 FRANCE December 1982 NETHERLANDS January 1983 SWITZERLAND December 1982 BELGIUM March 1983 GERMANY March 1983 NORWAY December 1982 TURKEY October 2013 BRAZIL March 1983 INDIA December 1983 PORTUGAL December 1982 UNITED KINGDOM April 1983 CANADA December 1982 ITALY December 1982 IRELAND April 2020 SAUDI ARABIA December 1983 USA March 1983 CHINA May 1985 JAPAN February 1983 KOREA December 1982 DENMARK December 1982 KUWAIT December 1982 SPAIN March 1984 13 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
The Policy and Human Resource Development Grant seeks to augment the capacity of Africans to achieve accelerated economic development AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN 14 1994
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16 1994 1970 1980 1990 1975 1985 1995 Milestones of the Partnership between the African Development Bank Group and Japan 1983 Japan joined the African Development Bank. 1973 Japan joined the African Development Fund. 1994 Japan, represented by its Ministry of Finance, and the Bank Group established the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant. 2004 The Japan Bank for International Cooperation and the Bank Group signed a memorandum of understanding. 2018 Japan extended the largest bridge loan to the Fourteenth General Replenishment of the African Development Fund. 2021 Japan provided the largest concessional donor loan to the Fifteenth General Replenishment of the African Development Fund. 2016 The Japan External Trade Organization and the Bank Group signed a memorandum of understanding. 2015 Japan released its Official Development Assistance (ODA) Charter. The Bank Group launched its High 5 operational priorities. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN
17 2024 2000 2010 2020 2005 2024 2015 2005 Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, and the Bank Group set up the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for Africa Initiative, including the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance supported by the Ministry of Finance. 2013 The Bank Group approved its Ten-Year Strategy 2013–2023. 2023 Japan revised its ODA Charter to become the Development Cooperation Charter. 2024 The Policy and Human Resource Development Grant marked 30 years in operation. 2024 The Bank Group unveiled its new Ten-Year Strategy 2024–2033. 2012 The Bank Group opened the Asia External Representation Office in Tokyo, the first such office outside Africa. 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
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19 2024 Since 1994, the trust fund has provided grants to deliver: Technical assistance for the preparation and formulation of Bank Group-supported projects and programmes Activities to help human resources development in regional member countries Assistance to regional member countries to formulate and implement development policy The Policy and Human Resource Development Grant's Priority Activities 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
The Policy and Human Resource Development Grant is a sought-after and valued source of funding for socioeconomic projects at the African Development Bank Group AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN 20 1994
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Number of Projects by Sector The Policy and Human Resource Development Grant in Figures As of 31 December 2023 93 Projects Completed 12 Projects Ongoing JPY 4.3 Billion Total Approved Since 1994 JPY 204,510,376 Approved for Regional Integration JPY 827,248,151 Approved for Economic Governance JPY 1,994,621,431 Approved for Education and Skills Development JPY 378,369,816 Approved for Agriculture Education and skills development 30 Financial sector development 5 Gender 1 Health 5 Industry and trade 2 Nutrition 1 Other 7 Private sector development 5 Regional integration 12 Social protection 2 Water and sanitation 2 Agriculture 6 Communications for development 1 Economic governance 26 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT 23 2024
Projects supported by the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant contribute to achieving Japan and the African Development Bank Group's shared human capital development objectives 24 1994 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN
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Through the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant, Japan has invested in the people of Africa, helping to enhance their knowledge and equip them with skills for an inclusive and sustainable future AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN 26 1994
Recent Projects Enabling the Young People of Africa to Access Quality Higher Education and Training..........................28 Addressing Climate Change in Africa with Evidence-based Regenerative Agriculture................32 Strengthening Engagement in Sustainable Debt Management in Africa.......................................................34 Promoting Trade and Investment between Japan and Africa through Business Forums..........36 27 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Enabling the Young People of Africa to Access Quality Higher Education and Training Japan–Africa Dream Scholarship Program Mary Yeboah Asantewaa from Ghana (pictured) graduated from Kyushu University in 2023 with an MSc in Public Health Management. In the same year, she joined SORA Technology in Accra as a business specialist. Her responsibilities included researching how drones can help detect and control infectious diseases, writing grant proposals, liaising with interested stakeholders across Africa, participating in business development meetings, and facilitating media outreach. 28 1994 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN
As knowledge brokers, Japan and the Bank Group support African youth to acquire competencies, especially in the fields of science, engineering, and technology, that are crucial to the continent's transformation. Higher education as well as technical and vocational education and training are critical components of this endeavour. The Japan-Africa Dream Scholarship Program is a capacity-building effort by Japan and the Bank Group with an overarching goal of developing the continent's human capital. The program offers high-achieving African students two-year scholarships to pursue studies at the master’s level in sectors such as agriculture, development economics, energy, environment, and public health in select universities in Japan and in Africa, and, after graduation, half-year support for research projects and internships. It's open to applicants from Bank Group regional member countries with relevant educational and professional experience and a track record of supporting their countries’ development. Upon completion of studies, scholars are expected to return to their home countries and to contribute to national and regional socioeconomic development, using their newly acquired expertise. As of the end of 2023, the program has provided scholarships to a total of 23 students, 18 of whom have graduated. They come from 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Women represent two-thirds of scholarship recipients. Students have gained admission to five Japanese institutions of higher education, namely Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Kyoto University, Kyushu University, Sophia University, and the University of Tokyo. Fifteen Japanese companies have been involved in the program through internship support of graduates. Japan–Africa Dream Scholarship Program Total Approved: JPY 581,543,327 Year Approved: 2017 29 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Japan–Africa Dream Scholarship Program Angelinah Kitheka from Kenya (pictured) completed a master's degree in International Studies from the University of Tokyo and a joint post-graduate diploma program in sustainability science from the University of Tokyo and the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability in 2023. She then started working at the Water Resources Authority, a Kenyan state corporation, where she engaged with community water resource user associations in implementing integrated water resource management activities. 30 1994 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN
Japan–Africa Dream Scholarship Program Glory Sibale from Malawi (pictured) finished her MSc in Development Economics at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in 2023. Afterwards she worked at Taiyo-Yuka, a recycling company in Tokyo, where she started as an intern while studying at APU. She worked on identifying potential clients, facilitating business meetings, implementing agricultural project sales, and providing general project management services. 31 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Addressing Climate Change in Africa with Evidence-based Regenerative Agriculture 32 1994 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN
Regenerative agriculture can drive climate adaptation and resilience in Africa through measures that translate into sustainable agricultural intensification, food and nutrition security, and farm profitability under changing environmental conditions. The projects seek to promote regenerative agriculture practices in Benin, Ethiopia and Nigeria. Implementing partners include the Sasakawa Africa Association and SoftBank Group Corporation. A key technology being deployed in the projects is SoftBank's artificial intelligence-powered "e-kakashi" solution, which collects and helps to analyse environmental, weather, plant-growth, cultivation and other data to enable sciencebased farming. E-kakashi is being used to pilot, adapt to the African context, and scale up farming techniques that reduce the environmental impact of crop production through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and soil carbon sequestration, while increasing crop productivity and input (water, fertilizer, and labour) use efficiency. Developing and promoting regenerative agricultural practices in Ethiopia and Nigeria Total Approved: JPY 135,145,000 Year Approved: 2022 The project sets out to develop regenerative agricultural practices using e-kakashi in diversified farming systems as well as incentive mechanisms to promote these practices among smallholder farmers. Improved varieties will also be delivered through public-private partnerships. The expected outcomes are a 40–60 percent increase in the productivity of priority commodities and a 30 percent improvement in livelihoods through the adoption of high-yielding varieties and regenerative agricultural practices by 200,000 smallholder farmers in both countries. Improving rice productivity through regenerative agricultural practices in Benin Total Approved: JPY 119,385,727 Year Approved: 2023 Building on emerging lessons from Ethiopia and Nigeria, the project aims to promote regenerative agricultural practices from the application of e-kakashi, including the decarbonisation of rice paddies, as well as improved rice varieties that are bio-fortified and nutrient-rich. Similarly, the expected outcomes are a 40–60 percent increase in productivity of irrigated rice paddies and a 30 percent improvement in livelihoods through the adoption of new rice varieties and regenerative agricultural practices by 12,000 farmers in Benin. 33 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Strengthening Engagement in Sustainable Debt Management in Africa 34 1994 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN
Ballooning levels of African countries' public debt had been a concern before the emergence of COVID-19 in 2020. But the pandemic further squeezed the fiscal space of many countries, turning the precarious state of indebtedness into an alarming situation. To deal with the pandemic and rising food and fuel prices resulting from the war in Ukraine, African countries required additional financial resources to strengthen health systems, support vulnerable citizens, and shore up struggling businesses. At the same time, governments were facing declining revenues as well as mounting debt service obligations and potential debt restructuring. The situation called for reinforcing governments' capacity to manage public debt in a transparent and sustainable manner. To this end, the project seeks to disseminate knowledge, including through public webinars, conduct a study on domestic resource mobilisation in the central African region, and deliver training on debt-for-nature swaps to selected regional member countries. The outcome of the Bank's activities has been an increase in the level of understanding of debt management and sustainability, so that each African government is able to improve the management of its public debt. High-level Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Debt Management Total Approved: JPY 88,809,705 Year Approved: 2022 As part of the project, the Bank Group convened a seminar on debt management as a side event at the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) held in Tunis in August 2022. Taking advantage of the presence of key decision-makers at TICAD 8, the event garnered high levels of participation and public attention. Discussions centred on the current public debt situation, particularly the status and prospects of the G20's Common Framework for Debt Treatments beyond the Debt Service Suspension Initiative. Among the 300 participants were senior officials from Chad, Ethiopia, Senegal, and Zambia, as well as representatives from the International Monetary Fund, the Paris Club secretariat, commercial lenders, international financial institutions, and bilateral partners including Japan. Participants agreed on the need for heightened transparency on debt information, expansion of the G20 Common Framework, better debt management mechanisms for Africa and the global community, and capacity building of African governments in debt management. 35 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Promoting Trade and Investment between Japan and Africa through Business Forums 36 1994 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN
Recognizing the dynamic economic growth of Africa that began in the 2000s, Japan promoted Japanese corporate investment in the continent. The country used a variety of measures — complementing official development assistance — to drive the Japanese private sector to enter into ventures and strengthen relations with African countries. One way that Japan encouraged new business opportunities was through periodic JapanAfrica Business Forums. International trade and investment play a crucial role in spurring growth and creating jobs, thereby reducing poverty. With the overall objective of developing a JapanAfrica trade and investment promotion platform, the forums, which run for five days on average, are opportunities for networking, business matching, and generating intelligence and insight into markets. The first Japan-Africa Business Forum was organized in 2014 and the second in 2017, both in Tokyo. The third forum was held virtually in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The number of attendees has grown steadily from 1,200 at the first forum to 1,600 at the third. Collectively, the events have maintained the momentum and motivation among the Japanese business community to enhance commercial ventures in Africa. The forums have brought together government officials and business leaders from Africa and Japan, including half a dozen ministries of the Japanese government and major business organizations such as the Japan Business Council for Africa, the Japan-Africa Infrastructure Development Association, the Japan Business Association (Keidanren), and the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai). In addition, the African diplomatic corps in Tokyo, the Japan External Trade Organization, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, and the United Nations Development Program have been involved in the organization of the forums. Future editions will continue to heighten awareness of Africa as an investment destination. Japan–Africa Business Forums Total Approved: JPY 181,878,748 Year Approved 2014 37 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
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30 Projects over 30 Years of the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant TUNISIA Study on the Development of the Insurance Sector JPY 17,793,050 Approved 1995 SOUTHERN AFRICA Study on Long-Term Finance and Capital Market Development JPY 26,273,427 Approved 1997 CÔTE D'IVOIRE Preparation of a Human Resource Development Program JPY 39,163,642 Approved 1997 ALGERIA Preparation of a Social Housing Project JPY 3,333,988 Approved 1998 EASTERN AFRICA Study on Second Chances for Nomadic Children JPY 46,821,338 Approved 1998 CÔTE D'IVOIRE Preparation Mission for a Poverty Reduction Project JPY 14,571,294 Approved 1999 SEYCHELLES Reform of the Social Welfare System in the Education and Health Sectors JPY 4,668,607 Approved 2000 39 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
GAMBIA Identification and Preparation of a Basic Education Project JPY 7,529,435 Approved 2000 NIGERIA Preparation of a Health Project JPY 5,706,836 Approved 2000 SENEGAL Poverty Reduction Strategy Workshop JPY 24,708,074 Approved 2001 GHANA Preparation of a Health Services Rehabilitation Project JPY 13,004,821 Approved 2001 TUNISIA Manual for Monitoring Insurance Companies JPY 12,037,606 Approved 2002 TUNISIA Study on the Utilisation of Treated Waste Water JPY 45,879,156 Approved 2002 SOUTHERN AFRICA Southern African Development Community Risk Management Workshop JPY 13,168,728 Approved 2004 UGANDA Review of the Agricultural Sector JPY 22,882,503 Approved 2005 40 1994 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC Implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy JPY 40,941,727 Approved 2006 MAURITANIA Support for Enhancing Economic and Financial Programming JPY 88,174,250 Approved 2007 NIGER Implementation of the Poverty Reduction and Development Strategy Process JPY 75,195,644 Approved 2007 BURUNDI Implementation of Post-conflict Poverty Reduction Strategies JPY 29,112,405 Approved 2008 REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Monitoring and Evaluation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy JPY 42,613,544 Approved 2009 AFRICA-WIDE Regional Integration Strategy Papers for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Regions JPY 123,715,022 Approved 2010 AFRICA-WIDE Social Business and Holistic Social Business Movements in Africa JPY 96,372,228 Approved 2012 EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA Time Release Studies Measuring and Benchmarking Customs and Border Management Performance in Common Market for Eastern and Southern African Countries JPY 78,057,395 Approved 2015 41 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
WESTERN AFRICA Technical Assistance for the West African Health Organization JPY 63,416,789 Approved 2016 AFRICA-WIDE Promoting Higher Education, Science and Technology for Private Sector Competitiveness and Sustainable Economic Growth JPY 67,032,704 Approved 2017 BURKINA FASO Nutrition-Smart Homegrown School Meal Project JPY 110,000,000 Approved 2019 MALAWI Preparation of a Capacity Building and Skills Development Project JPY 49,152,918 Approved 2020 KENYA Improving Public Health and Enhancing Technical Skills of the Youth through Sanitation Technology Transfer JPY 102,939,956 Approved 2020 AFRICA-WIDE 50 Million African Women Speak JPY 27,326,064 Approved 2022 KENYA Improving Medical and Healthcare Services with Mobile Technology to Strengthen the Medical Information Infrastructure JPY 42,585,882 Approved 2023 42 1994 AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP AND JAPAN
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"In the past three decades, the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant has brought to fruition over 100 projects in agriculture, education, governance, health, regional integration, and other sectors. We thank the people of Japan for standing in solidarity with the people of Africa." Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group 45 2024 30 YEARS OF THE POLICY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
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