Japan in Africa Business Development Event
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Event Date: Thursday, 29th October 2009 Event Time: 6pm to 8pm Event Project Managed By: okra eXpress Event Host/Sponsor: The Hon, Eric Joyce, MP, Chairman, The UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes Region of Africa Event Venue: House of Commons, Portcullis House, Attlee Suite, House of Commons, Bridge Street, Entrance, Westminster, London, SW1A 2LW
This event is unique for us to show that no matter what sort of things are happening on the grounds and despite all the challenges that are obvious and evident, Vibrant Africa is indeed open for business. (The challenge is only a puncture, the wheels are not off yet) - Looking Ahead >>>> Let's translate our challenges into credible opportunities. Confirmed Guest Speakers ü Mr. Takahiko Onozuka, Chief Representative for UK, Northern Europe and Africa, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) ü Dr. Dirk Wilem te Velde, Director of Programmes and Research Fellow, International Economic Development Group, Overseas Development Institute, (ODI) ü His Excellency, Dr. Francis Moto, High Commissioner, Malawi High Commission, UK ü Mr. Trevor Simumba, Customs and Trade Senior Advisor, Crown Agents ü Mr. Kimiaki Jin, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chairperson ü Mr . Marshall Van Valen , Bilingual Journalist, Africa - Asia Confidential - 50 years of reporting Africa In Attendanceü Rich mix of participants - Representatives from Embassies, High Commissions, lawyers, representatives from the Japanese Embassy, London forming part of the forum and networking session with professional delegates, industry experts, investors, academics and Journalists will attend to cover the event. EVENT REGISTRATION >>>> UPDATE We are currently fully booked Thanks a trillion to the early birds – We are all fully above board. Booking - now closed. But nonetheless, we are happy to administer a waiting list so if you would like to be “wait-listed” you can, please send an email to Bertha Oluwole via email japaninafricaevent@okraexpress.com, Better-still, your contact details will be retained by us and we will be delighted to send you details of our forthcoming events so you can register your attendance sooner rather than later. Alternatively, you can check out the okra eXpress website to access regular updates if you can. Mea - Culpa - apologies, we are not able to fit you all in to attend the event - we are disappointed but not downhearted. Looking Ahead >>>> To avoid flying without wings - become an early bird next time round with regards to event registration at okra eXpress. Thank you for your understanding. Going Forward >>>> Japan in Africa Business and Development Event – It’s great to get together around an agenda that is right at the heart of most people. Event Agenda Ø 6pm – Registration Presentations Q & A Networking Session – Interact, establish new links, strengthen and cement existing ones . If you stay talking to the same person the whole evening you are not networking! Get Connected – To stay well connected. Ø 8pm – Event Closes Event OverviewThe Japanese Government has held the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) every five years since 1993 in order to support economic development in African countries. Japanese companies have already initiated direct investment in Africa and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), is engaged in providing the financial support for such projects individually. JBIC has been involved in billions of dollars of financing throughout such processes. JBIC Success Stories: Aluminium Smelting Plant in Mozambique where Mitsubishi Corporation has made an investment. Other projects supported by JBIC include Phoenix Logistics, a textile business in Uganda, and a mosquito net manufacturing business in Tanzania in which Sumitomo Chemical has made an investment. These projects are viewed as successful business models of direct foreign investment where part of the profits are returned to local communities, where social infrastructures are being built. Another ambitious project is the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) supported “One Village One Product” (OVOP), in Malawi where One village produces one competitive and staple product as a business to generate revenue and help improve the standard of living for the residents of that village. The OVOP has been introduced in a number of countries including, Malawi, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines and the process varies from country to country. Speaking at a recent conference, in the Malawi capital of Lilongwe attended by delegates from 14 states, President Bingu wa Mutharika of Malawi, said the Japanese concept of “One Village One Product” (OVOP) which exploits the specific material and human resources of small communities to promote economic expansion has been key to his country’s development and could prove beneficial throughout Africa. Conference participants from Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zambia discussed the results of the Malawi project and the prospects for expanding the concept to their countries. In August 2009, the "One Village One Product" movement was launched in Uganda, a country in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.Japan International Cooperation Agency in recent years has increased its involvement in Africa and views the OVOP project as a key way to accelerate economic growth across the continent and help alleviate poverty. JBIC is looking for partners with whom it can work on long-term business relations for sustainable economic development. JBIC argues that if they can explore potential projects together with African government this will bring future progress for both Japan and Africa.Looking Ahead >>>> “Vibrant Africa is open for Business”. This event will be entirely driven by a greater focus on promoting investment and development in Africa. A dynamic opportunitity to focus on Positives, Prospects and Potentials. The event will examine the following: Ø JICA supported One Village One Product initiative - What is it exactly and how would Africa benefit from it. Highlight some examples and experiences of the OVOP approach particularly in Malawi, Africa. Ø How donors can support growth and investment in Africa. Ø Investment opportunities in Malawi - Post Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV). Ø To what extent is private sector development crucial for growth, development and the creation of employment in Africa? Ø Update on how Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) plans to stimulate business and development growth in Africa. Highlight projects in the African regions, Mozambique, Nigeria, etc. Ø Japan's plan for Africa. Post Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD).
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