The Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI) will for the first time be held in Africa symbolising African ownership.<\/p>\n
TICAD is a summit level forum for African development established in 1993 by Japan\u2019s initiative. Every meeting is led by Japan, and co-hosted by the United Nations, the World Bank and the African Union Commission (AUC).<\/p>\n
TICAD VI will be held in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi in August.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn principle, invitations to attend TICAD are extended to all African heads of state and government as well as international organisations, donor countries, private companies and civil society organisations.<\/p>\n
\u201cUntil TICAD V, the summit level meetings were held every five years in Japan. From 2016 onwards, the TICAD will be held every three years, hosted alternately in Africa and Japan. In response to the request from the African side we have decided to hold TICAD VI in Africa,\u201d Japanese Ambassador to Malawi, Shichiro Nishioka said in an interview.<\/p>\n
Nishioka said participants to the forum also include international organisations, partner countries, private companies and civil society organisations involved in development.<\/p>\n
He said the participants have been engaged in fruitful discussions on African development, bringing together a broad range of global knowhow and efforts of the international community.<\/p>\n
TICAD provides an open forum that generates innovative discussion, among various stakeholders on African development.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince its inception in 1993, TICAD has been promoting the principles of African ownership and international partnership for inclusive and sustainable development in Africa. I am looking forward to the upcoming TICAD summit to advance essential discussions among various stakeholders.<\/p>\n
\u201cJapan will remain committed to accelerate the efforts towards Malawi\u2019s real progress on the post 2015 development agenda and economic independence,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Francis Kasaila, said on Wednesday that it is a milestone that the forum is for the first time to be held in Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a clear demonstration of partnership on equal terms and not as a donor and recipient. It is about cooperation between Japan and Africa. Japan is treating Africa as a partner and not just as a recipient,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Kasaila said Malawi is looking forward to the summit. \u201cWe are hopeful that Japan will increase support to Africa based on the pillars that have previously been agreed upon,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Over the course of more than 20 years since TICAD 1 in 1993, the forum has a track record of improving social and economic conditions in Africa mainly through grant aids and technical assistance. In the five years since fiscal year 2008, the government of Japan built 1,321 elementary and middle schools improved 4,778 healthcare and medical facilities, and provided safe water to additional 11 million people.<\/p>\n
According to Japan\u2019s Country Assistance Policy to Malawi, Japan prioritises support for infrastructure for agriculture, mineral resources and industries and basic social services. The assistance is mainly through Japanese General Grant Aid and Technical Cooperation Assistance. In addition, Japan also offers grants through Grassroots Assistance for Human Security Projects and Grassroots Assistance for Cultural Projects and Humanitarian Response Assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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