Africa–Japan economic relations are growing, offering significant potential for stronger, mutually beneficial partnerships. By working together, both regions can leverage complementary strengths to boost trade, investment, and sustainable development.
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and Japan’s Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) are positioned to play a key role in this process. Through their financial resources, technical expertise, and extensive networks, they can help address development challenges and unlock new opportunities for collaboration.
A high-level side event will focus on strategies to promote private sector-led growth in Africa, emphasizing policy actions that foster entrepreneurship and regional integration. Discussions will also explore ways to harness Africa’s youthful population and expanding regional demand as engines of economic transformation.