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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>As the ninth edition of TICAD approaches, Japan is doubling down on its collaborative investment and innovation agenda across Africa.<\/b> Tokyo\u2019s development agency, JICA, says the focus will remain on climate resilience, infrastructure, and human capital development\u2014key pressure points as Africa\u2019s youth unemployment crisis deepens and protectionist trade policies threaten global cooperation.<\/p>\n

In an exclusive interview, Shuhei Ueno<\/b>, Deputy Director General of JICA\u2019s Africa Department, shared that Japan has already delivered significant outcomes since TICAD8. Of a pledged $5 billion for private sector investment under the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance initiative (EPSA 6), nearly $2.9 billion<\/b> has been co-financed with the African Development Bank and JICA. Projects include agriculture financing in Nigeria, infrastructure support in Egypt, and extensive training programs for public officials\u2014over 290,000 trained to date.<\/b><\/p>\n

Looking ahead to TICAD9, Ueno emphasized that youth employment, digital transformation, and trade integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)<\/b> will headline Japan\u2019s priorities. A standout initiative includes an \u201cAI School\u201d in Kenya, launched in collaboration with local universities, to train Africa\u2019s future tech leaders.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want Japanese youth and African youth to work together,\u201d Ueno said. \u201cAfrica has the population; Japan has the experience and technology. Together, we can co-create solutions for a better world.\u201d<\/p>\n

In an era of rising global trade tensions, TICAD9 also aims to showcase the power of international cooperation<\/b>. Japan plans to host a multilateral forum with countries like Indonesia, Brazil, and Turkey\u2014alongside AUDA-NEPAD\u2014to explore collaborative models for Africa\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s $21 Billion Diaspora Lifeline<\/b><\/p>\n

While Japan courts Africa with innovation and aid, ordinary Africans abroad are playing an increasingly vital role in keeping their home economies afloat. In Nigeria, remittances from the diaspora hit $21 billion<\/b> this year\u2014surpassing both foreign aid and direct investment<\/b>, according to the Central Bank.<\/p>\n

With inflation surging and the naira under intense pressure, millions of Nigerian families are depending on transfers from abroad to cover basic needs such as food, healthcare, and education. Analysts say the trend highlights both the resilience and vulnerability<\/b> of the Nigerian economy: a safety net powered by migration, but also a sign of stalled domestic opportunity. A report by Kunle Babs.<\/p>\n

From Tree to Table: Shea Caterpillars Feed Livelihoods in Burkina Faso<\/b><\/p>\n

In Burkina Faso, innovation takes a more unconventional form: edible insects. In the city of Bobo-Dioulasso, shea caterpillars<\/b>\u2014known locally as \u2014are not just a seasonal delicacy but a growing street food business<\/b>. Women entrepreneurs are leading the charge, turning these protein-rich insects into grilled snacks and stews, offering a vital source of income in one of West Africa\u2019s poorest countries.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are nutritious, they taste good, and people are buying more every year,\u201d says one street vendor. What began as a survival food is now fueling an emerging industry with cultural and economic significance.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Mauritius. As the ninth edition of TICAD approaches, Japan is doubling down on its collaborative investment and innovation agenda across Africa. Tokyo\u2019s development agency, JICA, says the focus will remain on climate resilience, infrastructure, and human capital development\u2014key pressure points as Africa\u2019s youth unemployment crisis deepens and protectionist trade policies threaten global cooperation. 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