TICAD VI Side Event “Technology Enabling Innovation and Industrialization in Africa” on 27 August, 2016 [Nairobi]

Jointly with Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI), Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development Association (HIDA), and Japan Productivity Center (JPC), UNIDO ITPO Tokyo will organize a side event to the 6th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), under the theme “Technology Enabling Innovation and Industrialization in Africa” on 27 August in Nairobi.

“Industrialization” is one of the main themes of TICAD VI and Japan is a good example of successful industrialization, which enables the rapid acquisition of new skills and technological capabilities.

The seminar will focus on productivity, human resources, technology transfer and investment promotion, that are all important factors to achieve industrialization in Africa and where Japan has wide experiences and knowledge. During the side event, each organizer will present its current activities in Africa, and discuss the way forward to contribute to development on the continent.

Outline

Date/Time:	27 August (Sat.), 2016	14:00 – 17:00 Seminar (Registration opens at 13:30)
		17:00 – 18:00 Networking

Venue:	Laico Regency Kenya, Mezzanine Level
	*Please secure access to the venue by yourself.
Organizers:	Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) UNIDO ITPO Tokyo Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development Association (HIDA) Japan Productivity Center (JPC)
Supporters:	New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Language:	English
Fee:	Free
Capacity:	160 pax

Programme

14:00		Opening Remarks Mr. LI Yong, Director General, UNIDO Mr. Michio Daito, Director, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
14:20		Session 1 – Japan’s Technical Cooperation: Productivity, Human Resources, Investment and Technology Promotion <Presentations> Mr. Hiroshi Kuniyoshi, Head, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo Mr. Kazuo Kaneko, Adviser, HIDA Mr. Yukihiro Okawa, Director of the Board, JPC Mr. Makoto Watanabe, Executive Director, NEDO Mr. Takashi Hattori, Senior Managing Director, Toyota Tsusho Corporation
15:10		Tea Break (15 min)
15:25		Session 2 – Collaboration for Industrial Development in Africa – Low Carbon Low Emission Clean Energy Technology Transfer Programme (LCET) <Presentations> Mr. Pradeep Monga, Director & Special Representative of the Director General on Energy, Department of Energy, UNIDO Mr. Hiroshi Okada, Adviser in charge of JAG Seabell Co.,Ltd., Japan Asia Group Limited <Panel Discussion> Moderator: Mr. Takeshi Nagasawa, Senior Programme Management Expert and Team Leader, Climate Policy and Networks Division, Department of Energy, UNIDO Panelists: Presenters of Session 1 & 2 (UNIDO, HIDA, NEDO, JAG Seabell Co.,Ltd.)
16:05		Session 3 – Fostering Industrialization by Utilizing Local Resources in Africa <Presentations> Mr. Tadesse Segni, Investment Promotion Advisor in Ethiopia, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo HIDA Alumni from Africa 1) Mr. David J. Ojwang President, The AOTS/HIDA Alumni Society of Kenya 2) Mr. Dickens Owino Huko Engineer, Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd. 3) Mr. Stephen Oyondi Olieka Director, Mabati Rolling Mills 4) Mr. Daniel Kahiga Theuri Director, Que Energy Ltd. Mr. Baeti Molake, Chairman, Pan-African Productivity Association (PAPA)
16:45		MOU Signing between JPC and PAPA
16:55		Closing Remarks H.E. Mr. Afeworki Estifanos, Ambassador of the State of Eritrea Dean of ADC Tokyo
17:00		Networking with finger foods (60 min)

Contacts for Inquiries

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
(PIC: Mr. Murakami, Ms. Imazu, Ms. Shigematsu)
Tel: 03-6433-5520
E-mail: itpo.tokyo@unido.org

TICAD VI Side Event “Technology Enabling Innovation and Industrialization in Africa” on 27 August, 2016 [Nairobi]

TICAD VI Side Event “Technology Enabling Innovation and Industrialization in Africa” on 27 August, 2016 [Nairobi]

Related Links