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2024.12.04Event Report: Business Seminar on African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)
2024.11.19Event Report: Türkiye-Japan Investment Forum "The 100th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations"
2024.10.31Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2024
2024.10.31Event Report: Opportunities and Prospects for Aerospace-related Business in Asia and Africa (Japan …
2024.10.22 Event Report: Cote d'Ivoire Business Seminar (pre-event for the Third Japan Africa Public-Private …

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organizes or supports various regional, country specific and/or thematic forums, seminars and workshops every year, usually in cooperation with other stakeholders in Japan.

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2024

Event Report: Business Seminar on African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, JETRO, JICA and UNDP jointly organized a seminar on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on Thursday, 21^st November, in commemoration of Africa Industrialization Day. This seminar was attended by about 250 participants interested in business and investment opportunities in Africa.

Event Report: Türkiye-Japan Investment Forum "The 100th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, Investment Office and JETRO jointly organized the “Türkiye-Japan Investment Forum” on Wednesday 13 November, in commemoration of the 100^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Japan. In this forum, the investment environment and opportunities in Türkiye were introduced to 150 participants interested in business and investment opportunities in Türkiye.

Event Report: Opportunities and Prospects for Aerospace-related Business in Asia and Africa (Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2024): Aerospace experts from India, Tunisia, South Africa, Morocco and Viet Nam, invited by UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, presented in the “Opportunities and Prospects for Aerospace-related Business in Asia and Africa” on 18 October 2024 (Fri), as part of the “Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2024”.

Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2024: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in the “Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2024” held on 16-19 October 2024 at Tokyo Big Sight.

Event Report: Cote d'Ivoire Business Seminar (pre-event for the Third Japan Africa Public-Private Economic Forum): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, JETRO, and the Embassy of Cote d’Ivoire in Tokyo organized the “Cote d’Ivoire Business Seminar” on Thursday 26 September 2024. This seminar was a pre-event for the Third Japan Africa Public-Private Economic Forum being held in Cote d’Ivoire this December, and has applied as a TICAD 9 partner project. The hybrid seminar was attended by 260 participants interested in business and investment opportunities in Cote d’Ivoire.

Event Report: 2nd Entrepreneurship Development Training for Ukrainian Women and Youth in Japan

UNIDO’s Investment and Technology Promotion Office in Tokyo (UNIDO ITPO Tokyo) in cooperation with UNIDO ITPO Bahrain organized the second Entrepreneurship Development Training for Ukrainian Women and Youth in Japan on 9-13 September 2024 at the United Nations University in Tokyo.

The training programme was organized to support Ukrainian people living in Japan particularly evacuees and university students to become self-reliant by providing them with opportunities to learn entrepreneurship and relevant skills, enabling to generate entrepreneurial ideas and business planning for new business creation and job finding in Japan, with a view to enriching Ukrainian communities in Japan as well as giving back to Ukraine.

Event Report: Zambia Investment Webinar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, Embassy of Japan in Zambia, and Embassy of Zambia in Japan organized the “Zambia Investment Webinar” on Thursday 25 July 2024. The webinar was attended by 204 participants interested in business and investment opportunities in Zambia.

Event Report: Tanzania Investment Webinar -Zanzibar-: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, JICA and the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania organized the “Tanzania Investment Webinar -Zanzibar-” on Wednesday 3 July 2024. The webinar was attended by 127 participants interested in business and investment opportunities in Zanzibar.

Event Report: 1st Entrepreneurship Development Training for Ukrainian Women and Youth in Japan

UNIDO’s Investment and Technology Promotion Office in Tokyo (UNIDO ITPO Tokyo) in cooperation with UNIDO ITPO Bahrain organized the first Entrepreneurship Development Training for Ukrainian Women and Youth in Japan on 10-14 June 2024 at the United Nations University in Tokyo.

Event Report: Cuba Business and Investment Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Japan, held the “Cuba Business and Investment Seminar” on the occasion of inviting Ms. Lizbet DIAZ GARCIA, the Director for Business with Foreign Capital, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment of Cuba (MINCEX). The seminar was held on Tuesday 4 June 2024 at United Nations University in Tokyo, with the attendance of 81 participants interested in business or investment opportunities in Cuba.

Event Report: Tanzania Investment Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, in cooperation with the Embassy of Tanzania in Tokyo, held the “Tanzania Investment Seminar” in light of the visit of Mr. Gilead J. Teri, Executive Director of Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) to Japan. The seminar was held on Tuesday 28 May 2024 at Tokyo, with the attendance of 124 participants and on Friday 31 May 2024 in Osaka, with the attendance of 72 participants interested in business or investment opportunities in Tanzania.

Event Report: Egypt Startup Investment/Partnership Webinar “Exploring Egypt's Innovation & Startup Ecosystem”: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, Economic and Commercial Section of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Tokyo, and Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME) organized the Egypt Startup Investment/Partnership Webinar “Exploring Egypt’s Innovation & Startup Ecosystem” on 7 March 2024, in coordination with Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) in Egypt. The webinar included pitches from eight Egyptian startups and was attended by 113 participants including Japanese venture capitals and innovation funds.

Event Report: Cebu Business Seminar “Opportunities in the Creative Industries”: An online Cebu Business Seminar was held on 29 February, with the theme of “Opportunities in Creative Industries.” The event was moderated by Ferda Gelegen, Deputy Head of UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, and featured 91 participants, including eight panelists and speakers from the private and public sector involved in Cebu’s anime and game development industry.

Event Report: Online Seminar on Sustainable Energy in Mozambique: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an Online Seminar on Sustainable Energy in Mozambique on 22 February 2024. Mr. Nandio Durao, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo’s Advisor in Mozambique, served as a master of ceremonies. The event attracted 118 participants.

Event Report: Tajikistan Business Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, jointly with Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in Japan, organized a Tajikistan Business Seminar on 8 February 2024.

2023

Event Report: Southeast Asia City-to-city Collaboration Forum (16th Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair): Two environmental experts from Bangladesh and Vietnam, invited by UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, presented in the “Southeast Asia Intercity Cooperation Forum” on 16 November 2023 (Thu), as part of the 16^th Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair.

Event Report: 16th Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in the “16th Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair”, held on 15-16 November 2023 at Culttz Kawasaki.

Event Report: Uzbekistan Business and Investment Seminar in Nagoya: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Friendship Association of Nagoya and Uzbekistan, held the “Uzbekistan Business and Investment Seminar” in Nagoya on the occasion of inviting Mr. Tengiz Asanov, the Deputy Head of the Investment Climate and Ratings Department, Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The seminar was attended by 62 persons interested in business or investment opportunities in Uzbekistan.

Event Report：Webinar “India-Japan Business Cooperation and Facilitation”: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IJCCI) co-organized a webinar titled “India-Japan Business Cooperation and Facilitation” on 16 October 2023. The event was moderated by Mr. P.S. Suman, member of the Governing Council of the IJCCI Board, and attended by 150 participants mainly from Japanese and Indian private companies and professionals that are interested in developing business opportunities.

Event Report: New Opportunities for Japanese Investors in Startups in Bangladesh: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, in cooperation with the Embassy of Bangladesh in Japan and Startup Bangladesh Ltd., held the seminar “Investment Opportunities in Startups in Bangladesh“ on 26 September. The event aimed to provide information on Bangladesh‘s opportunities for startups, and the webinar was viewed by 190 participants including Japanese and Bangladeshi companies.

Event Report: Webinar "Opportunities in Senegal: Energy and Related Sectors": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a webinar “Opportunities in Senegal: Energy and Related Sectors” on 21 September 2023. It was moderated by Ms. Aissatou Ndiaye, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo’s Advisor in Senegal, and attended by 95 participants mainly from the Japanese private sector.

Event Report: Workshop on geothermal development in Africa: UNIDO is implementing the programme “Generating energy capacity from geothermal power generation and its related technologies for sustainable development” with the contribution of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. Under this programme, UNIDO invited policy makers in geothermal development from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda to Japan to hold a workshop on geothermal development in Africa.

Event Report: More Business Opportunities for Japanese Companies in Tunisia / Tunisian Business and Investment Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Japan held the “Tunisia Business and Investment Seminar” on July 4 and 6 on the occasion of inviting Mr. Jalel Tebib, the Director General of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency Tunisia (FIPA). The seminar was held at two venues, in Tokyo and Osaka, and was attended by 111 Japanese companies and others interested in doing business in Tunisia.

Event report: Investment Opportunities for Japanese Companies in Various Sectors / Nepal Investment Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Nepal Investment Seminar” with the Embassy of Nepal in Japan and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) on June 29 at the United Nations University on the occasion of the visit to Japan of Mr. Sushil Bhatta, Chief Executive Officer, Investment Board Nepal (IBN). In this seminar, the investment environment and opportunities in Nepal were introduced, and there were also presentations of case studies of Japanese companies active in Nepal. The seminar was attended by 136 participants.

Event Report: Expanding Business Opportunities in Ethiopia / Ethiopia Investment Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, jointly with the Embassy of Ethiopia in Japan, organized the “Ethiopia Investment Seminar” on June 27, 2023 at the United Nations University. The seminar provided the latest information on the investment environment and investment opportunities in Ethiopia, as well as private sector businesses in Ethiopia. The seminar was attended by 88 participants from Japanese companies with high interest in Ethiopia.

Event report: Exploring Business Opportunities for Japanese Companies in Cuba: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized Cuba Business Seminar with the Embassy of Cuba in Japan on 5 June 2023. The seminar focused on the latest business situation in Cuba and opportunities for Japanese companies. The seminar was held in a hybrid format and was attended by a total of about 80 people.

Event Report: Bangladesh Business Seminar and B2B Matching: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a series of events to promote business partnership between Bangladesh and Japan in Fukuoka, Osaka and Tokyo in the 4th week of May 2023.

Event Report: Tanzania Investment Seminar - What are the Investment Opportunities in Tanzania? -: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo hosted the online Tanzania Investment Seminar on May 18, 2023, jointly with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Embassy of Tanzania in Japan. Panelists introduced the investment situation and promising investment areas in Tanzania to the 197 participants.

Event Report: Ethiopia's Growing Coffee Industry/Exploring Business Opportunities Webinar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an online seminar on “ETHIOPIA COFFEE SEMINAR: Exploring Business Opportunities for Japanese Companies” on April 25, 2023. Panelists from Ethiopian government agencies and private companies involved in the coffee industry spoke at the seminar which 152 participants attended.

Event Report: Business Matching with Sri Lanka Companies: On occasion of the visit of business delegation from Sri Lanka, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a matching event between Sri Lanka and Japanese companies interested to develop partnerships on 4 April 2023 in Tokyo.

Event Report: Business Opportunities Expanding in Malawi/Business Seminar for Japanese Companies: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo held an online “Malawi Business Seminar” on March 29, 2023, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in Japan. The event aimed to provide helpful information on Malawi’s business environment and investment opportunities for Japanese companies and was viewed by 112 participants, including Japanese companies.

Event Report: Webinar "Raising Awareness on Gender Lens Investing" / Discussing the Importance of Investing in Businesses with Gender Equality: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo held the webinar “Raising Awareness on Gender Lens Investing” on March 1, 2023. This was the fourth event in a series bringing together speakers working on gender equality in Africa and Asia to discuss Gender Lens Investing (GLI), which aims to bring positive impact on gender equality through investment.

Event Report: Webinar "Investment Opportunities in Hi-Tech Parks in Bangladesh": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, jointly with Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) and the Embassy of Bangladesh in Japan, organized a webinar focusing on Investment Opportunities in Hi-Tech Parks in Bangladesh on 16 February 2023.

Event Report: Investment Seminar for Suez Canal Special Economic Zone (SCZone) / Exploring Investment Opportunities for Japanese Companies: On 13 February 2023, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Investment and Technology Transfer Promotion Office in Tokyo (UNIDO ITPO Tokyo), in cooperation with the Economic and Commercial Bureau of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Japan, and the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME), hosted the “Egypt Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) Investment Seminar.” The seminar and networking session was attended by about 70 Japanese companies considering an investment or starting a business in various sectors. SCZone’s investment incentives for foreign companies and its target sectors were introduced during the seminar. Also, three Japanese companies that have already established business in Egypt gave presentations to share their business experiences.

Event Report: Business Matching with ICT/BPO Companies from Sri Lanka: On occasion of the visit of seven ICT/BPO companies from Sri Lanka, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan and UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized a business matching event on 16 January 2023 in Tokyo.

2022

Event Report: Participation in "Plant Show OSAKA 2022": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in “Plant Show Osaka 2022” technology exhibition held on 7-9 December 2022 at INTEX Osaka.

Event Report: Uganda-Japan Business Forum / Ugandan Prime Minister Engages in Active Discussions on Business Collaboration between the two countries: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, together with the Embassy of Uganda, hosted the “Uganda-Japan Business Forum” on December 1, 2022, at the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo, on the occasion of the visit of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja. The forum featured speeches and panel discussions on economic recovery and corporate resilience through sustainable business partnerships and was attended by about 100 persons from Japanese companies considering expansion into Uganda.

Event Report: "Business and Tourism Opportunities of Andijan Region, Uzbekistan": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, jointly with the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan, organized a seminar on business and tourism opportunities of Andijan Region, Uzbekistan on 24 November 2022.

Event Report: "Business and Investment in Senegal – Opportunities from Sandiara Special Economic Zone to West Africa" Held / Mayor of Sandiara calls for Japanese companies to enter the market: In the honor of welcoming Dr. Serigne Gueye Diop, Mayor of Sandiara Special Economic Zone and Special Advisor to the President in the Republic of Senegal to Japan, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo held “Business and Investment in Senegal – Opportunities from Sandiara Special Economic Zone to West Africa” at the United Nations University (Shibuya, Tokyo) on November 22, 2022. The seminar was attended by 60 participants from Japanese companies considering their expansion of business into Senegal. With the aim of promoting investment from Japan to Senegal, the event included introductions of investment needs and current conditions in Senegal, as well as investment incentives in the Sandiara Special Economic Zone.

Event Report: Business Matching with Bangladesh Companies (Osaka and Tokyo): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a business matching event between Bangladesh and Japanese companies in Osaka on 26 Sept 2022 and in Tokyo on 29 Sept 2022.

Event Report: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo Side Event at TICAD8 "How to Succeed in Attracting Investment and Technology from Japan": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized the online webinar “How to Succeed in Attracting Investment and Technology from Japan” on August 24, 2022, as a side event of the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8) in Tunisia. The seminar consisted of two-panel sessions. Four African advisors from UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and 3 African experts in investment promotion joined each session and discussed investment promotion and technology transfer from Japan to Africa based on their experiences.

Event Report: “Learning from Entrepreneurs in Africa: Challenges and Prospects for Gender Inclusive Business Development”: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo held the online webinar “Learning from Entrepreneurs in Africa: Challenges and Prospects for Gender Inclusive Business Development” on July 26, 2022. Since 2021, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo has organized a series of webinars focusing on gender equality to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal 5 “Gender Equality” and Goal 9 “Industry, innovation, and infrastructure.” This event was the third in the series, following two events held in 2021. To discuss business from a gender equality perspective, three entrepreneurs working in Africa and contributing to women’s empowerment in their respective companies were invited as speakers. A total of 125 people participated in this event from around the world.

Event Report: Côte d'Ivoire Business Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo will jointly organized a seminar with the Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to promote business and investment in Japan and Côte d’Ivoire.

Event Report: Cameroon Business Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo jointly organized a seminar with the Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon to promote business and investment in Japan and Cameroon.

Event Report: Investment Opportunities in Economic Zones in Bangladesh (Online): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, jointly with the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) and the Embassy of Bangladesh in Japan, organized an online seminar with a focus on investment opportunities in economic zones in Bangladesh on 8 June 2022.

Event Report: Tajikistan Investment Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, jointly with the State Committee on Investments and State Property Management of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Embassy of Tajikistan in Japan, organized Tajikistan Investment Seminar online on 31 August 2022.

Event Report: EBRD/UNIDO Joint Event “Achieving Sustainable Growth through ESG (Environment, Society and Governance) Investment” ※ Online: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized an online event, “Achieving Sustainable Growth through ESG (Environment, Society and Governance) Investment,” with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on March 17, 2022.

Event Report: Uganda Business Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo jointly organized a seminar with the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda with the aim to find clues to promote business and investment in Japan-Uganda.

Event Report: Nepal Investment Seminar ※ Online: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, jointly with the Investment Board Nepal and the Embassy of Nepal in Japan, organized Nepal Investment Seminar online on 4 March 2022.

Event Report: Business Matching with Bangladesh Companies: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an online business matching event between Bangladesh and Japanese companies from 24 February to 15 March 2022, following the similar events taken place in Nov/Dec 2020 and May/June 2021.

Event Report: Sri Lanka Investment Seminar ※ Online: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo jointly with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan organized “Sri Lanka Investment Seminar (Online)” on 17 February 2022.

2021

Event report: “FIPA Tunisia Webinar: Road to Tunisia”

Event report: “Green Business and Climate Investment: Business Solutions and Impact Investment for SDGs in Africa”

Yuko Yasunaga, the Head of UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, gave a presentation on STePP

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized the side-event titled “Green Business and Climate Investment: Business Solutions and Impact Investment for SDGs in Africa” at the 2nd Japan Africa Public Private Economic Forum, together with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on December 16th, 2021.

*The event recording is available on the UNDP’s website.

Event report: “Promotion of Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment in Traditionally Male-dominated Industries and Occupations in Developing Countries”

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo held the online event titled “Promotion of Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment in Traditionally Male-dominated Industries and Occupations in Developing Countries”, on 9th December 2021.

Event report: Africa Industrialization Day on-line event “Investment and Technology Promotion for Industrial Development in Africa under AfCFTA”: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo held the online seminar titled “Investment and Technology Promotion for Industrial Development in Africa under AfCFTA”, to discuss how to facilitate and promote trade, investment, and technology transfer, in particular from Japan, for industrial development in Africa under AfCFTA, on November 22nd, 2021.

Event Report: Technology Transfer Overseas by Japanese Companies @ INCHEM TOKYO 2021: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a seminar titled “Technology Transfer Overseas by Japanese Companies”, on 18 November 2021.

Event Report: Participation in "INCHEM TOKYO 2021": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in “INCHEM Tokyo 2021 ” technology exhibition held on 17-19 November 2021 at Tokyo Big Sight.

Event report: "Japan-Egypt Business and Investment Seminar"

On 20 October 2021, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized the online seminar “Japan-Egypt Business and Investment Seminar”, jointly with the Economic and Commercial Bureau at the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Tokyo and the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME).

* Please click presenter names shown below to download presentation material.

Event report: ICEF Side Event "Achieving global carbon neutrality - collaboration with developing and emerging nations"

UNIDO organized “Achieving global carbon neutrality – collaboration with developing and emerging nations” on 7 October 2021, as part of online events in the 2021 ICEF Program.

Event report: "Algeria Business & Economic Seminar: Challenges and Opportunities under COVID-19"

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an online seminar titled “Algeria Business & Economic Seminar: Challenges and Opportunities under COVID-19” jointly with the National Agency of Investment Development (ANDI).

* Please click presenter names shown below to download presentation material.

Event Report: Colombia Business Seminar: Valle Del Cauca, Logistics & Export Platform for Japanese Companies" ※ Online: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a webinar titled “Valle Del Cauca, Colombia: Logistics & Export Platform for Japanese Companies” on 9 September 2021, jointly with Invest Pacific and the Commercial Section of the Embassy of Colombia in Japan.

Event Report: Partnering with DFIs for Africa's Development 6 - Botswana Development Cooperation (BDC): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the online seminar “Partnering with DFIs for Africa’s Development – Session 6: Botswana Development Cooperation (BDC)” organized by the Association of African Economy and Development Japan (AFRECO) on 29 July 2021.

Event report : "Ghana - Japan Investment Seminar: Business Opportunities and SDG Impact Areas"

On Tuesday July 13, 2021,UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an online seminar titled “Ghana—Japan Investment Seminar: Business Opportunities and SDG Impact Areas” jointly with Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and UNDP.

* Please click presenter names shown below to download presentation materials.

The Third Japan-Africa Business Forum (Day3: Industrialize Africa) *Online: The Third Japan-Africa Business Forum (JABF) was held online over 6 days on June 29 and 30 and July 1, 6, 7 and 8.
(Organizer : The External Representation Office for Asia of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) in Tokyo / Co-organizer : JETRO, JICA, UNDP, and UNIDO).

The Third Japan-Africa Business Forum (Day4: Africa Innovates: Embracing the Power of Start-ups) *Online: The 3rd Japan-Africa Business Forum (JABF2021) was held on 29th and 30th June and 1st, 6th, 7th and 8th July. In Day 4 (Start-ups Session “Africa Innovates: Embracing the Power of Start-ups”: 6 July), the current status of African start-ups was introduced, as well as five African startups that are interested in collaborating with Japanese companies.

Event report : UNIDO-Japan week promotes joint successes and future opportunities: Vienna, 7 July 2021 – Titled “Partnering for inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID): New challenges and opportunities for the UNIDO-Japan cooperation”, the UNIDO-Japan cooperation week – an online event co-organized by the Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) from 29 June to 7 July 2021 – elaborated on how the UNIDO-Japan cooperation can help developing and emerging countries further advance inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) and build back better after COVID.

Event Report : New challenges and opportunities for the UNIDO-Japan cooperation Day 3: investment and technology transfer under COVID-19: VIENNA, 2 July 2021 – UNIDO and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna co-organized the online event titled ‘Investment and Technology Transfer under COVID-19’. In this event, results achieved in partner countries under and in response to the pandemic through UNIDO were highlighted with case studies and success stories from Japan.

Event Report : New challenges and opportunities for the UNIDO-Japan cooperation. Day 2: Joining forces for industrial skills development: VIENNA, 1 July 2021 – UNIDO and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna have co-hosted a webinar titled ‘Joining Forces for Industrial Skills Development’, bringing together participants from the public and private sectors, development partners, academia, and civil society. The webinar is the second in the series: ‘Partnering for ISID: New challenges and opportunities for the UNIDO-Japan cooperation’.

Event Report : PARTNERING FOR ISID: New challenges and opportunities for the UNIDO-Japan cooperation Day 1: VIENNA, 29 June 2021 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna have convened the opening session of ‘Partnering for ISID: New challenges and opportunities for the UNIDO-Japan cooperation’ to discuss new opportunities to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Event Report: Business Matching with Bangladesh Companies: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an online business matching event between Bangladesh and Japanese companies from 24 May to 11 June 2021.

Event Report: India-Japan B2B Meetings: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an online business matching event between Indian and Japanese companies from 5th to 17th of July 2021.

Event Report: “Women’s Empowerment and SDG Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure”: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a webinar titled “Women’s Empowerment and SDG Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure” on 20 May 2021. The speakers were from The Asahi Shimbun and HINODESANGYO CO.,LTD (water treatment), both of which are focusing on the promotion of SDGs, as well as Africa Advisor (Senegal) in UNIDO ITPO Tokyo. They exchanged knowledge and experiences on the current situation of women in developing countries and efforts to improve the status of women through industrial development.

Event Report: The International Day of Argan Tree (Argania) - Morocco: On March 3rd, 2021, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 75-262 proclaiming May 10th as the International Day of Argan Tree. This endemic tree found in Morocco is widely recognized for its multipurpose use particularly in health care, gastronomy and cosmetics.

Event Report: Partnering with DFIs for Africa's Development 5: Special Edition- Export Credit Insurance Corporation in South Africa: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the online seminar “Partnering with DFIs for Africa’s Development – Session 5: Special Edition- Export Credit Insurance Corporation in South Africa” organized by the Association of African Economy and Development Japan (AFRECO) on 28 April 2021.

Event Report: Pakistan ICT Seminar & Business Matching ※ Online: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Pakistan ICT Seminar & Business Matching (online)” on 28 April 2021, jointly with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Event Report: Senegal Business and Investment Seminar (4/15) ※ Online: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized the “Senegal Business and Investment Seminar” online on 15 April 2021, together with the Agency of Investment promotion and Major Works of Senegal (APIX).

*Some presentation materials can be downloaded by clicking the names of speaker below.

Event Report: Transforming the World with Digital Tech and Innovation: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Transforming the World with Digital Tech and Innovation ” webinar on 26 March 2021, jointly with the UNDP Japan. (#TurnItAround)

Event Report: Investing in India: Recent Initiatives ※ Online: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized the webinar titled “Investing in India: Recent Initiatives” on 25 March 2021, jointly with Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and A.K. Mylsamy & Associates LLP.

Event Report: Cambodia Investment Promotion Seminar ※ Online: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, jointly with UNIDO Cambodia and ASEAN-Japan Center, organized “Webinar on Investment Promotion: Linkages between Cambodian and Japanese Companies” on 23 March 2021.

Event Report: Colombia Investment Seminar ※ Online: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized Colombia Investment Seminar on 16 March 2021, jointly with the Commercial Section of the Embassy of Colombia in Japan and Invest in Bogota.

Event Report: Partnering with DFIs for Africa's Development 4 - Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the online seminar “Partnering with DFIs for Africa’s Development – Session 4: Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)” organized by the Association of African Economy and Development Japan (AFRECO) on 25 February 2021.

Event Report: Virtual Visit to Pakistan ※ Online: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo jointly with JICA, Board of Investment (BOI) of Pakistan and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organized a webinar titled “Virtual Visit to Pakistan” on 13 January 2021.

2020

Event Report: Sustainable Technology & SDGs Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an online seminar focusing on SDGs and sustainable technologies on 8 December 2020.

Event Report: Partnering with DFIs for Africa's Development 3 - Development Bank of Namibia (DBN): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the online seminar “Partnering with DFIs for Africa’s Development – Session 3: Development Bank of Namibia (DBN)” organized by the Association of African Economy and Development Japan (AFRECO) on 26 November 2020.

Event Report: “Mauritius: Africa’s Investment Hub”: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an online seminar “Mauritius: Africa’s Investment Hub”, jointly with the Economic Development Board Mauritius (EDB) on 25 November 2020.

[Event Report] Africa Industrialization Day 2020 in Japan: "Africa’s Horizon from COVID-19: Business Opportunities to Build Back Better" on 20 November: The pandemic of COVID-19 brought huge impacts on economic activities in Africa. In responding to this crisis, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, JETRO, JICA and UNDP jointly organized this online seminar “Africa Business Seminar to build back better from COVID-19” on 20 November, to introduce business investment opportunities in Africa to Japanese potential investors from macro and micro perspectives. November 20 was decided to be designated as “Africa Industrialization Day” in the resolution of the UN General Assembly in 1989.

Event Report: [Africa Industrialization Day 2020] Japan-Africa Business Partner Matching (Online): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an online business matching event “Japan-Africa Business Partner Matching” with UNIDO ITPO Tokyo’s African Advisors and African companies from 11 countries for 20 November – 4 December 2020.

Event Report: Celebration of the 60 years of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between Japan and the Republic of Senegal: The 60 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Republic of Senegal was celebrated at JICA Global Plaza in Tokyo on 18 November 2020, followed by a seminar with two main focuses – the JICA’s 40 years of presence and attractiveness of the business climate in Senegal. The events were also broadcasted online.

Event Report: Investment Opportunities in Burkina Faso in a Context of COVID-19 Management: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported an online seminar entitled “Investment Opportunities in Burkina Faso in a Context of COVID-19 Management“, organized by the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Tokyo on 11 November 2020.

Event Report: Bangladesh Business Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Bangladesh Business Seminar” online on 10 November 2020.

Event Report: Business Matching with Bangladesh Companies: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an online business matching event between Bangladesh and Japanese companies from 11 November to 4 December 2020.

Event Report: Partnering with DFIs for Africa's Development 2 - Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the online seminar “Partnering with DFIs for Africa’s Development – Session 2: Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC)” organized by the Association of African Economy and Development Japan (AFRECO) on 29 October 2020.

Event Report: Pakistan Investment Seminar 2: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo jointly with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Board of Investment of Pakistan (BOI) organized “Pakistan Investment Seminar 2” online on 22 October 2020.

Event Report: Jordan Welcomes Japanese Companies in New Fields of Business: The Jordan Investment and Business Online Seminar was successfully held on 13 October 2020, and attended by a record 288 participants, organized by UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

Event Report: Pakistan Investment Seminar

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo jointly with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Board of Investment of Pakistan (BOI) organized “Pakistan Investment Seminar” online on 29 September 2020.

Event Report: Nigeria Business Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized an online seminar, “Nigeria Business Seminar” on 16 September 2020, jointly with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).

"Rwanda-Japan Online Business Matching Seminar (Day 3 and Day4)": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized a series of online events for Rwanda, “Japan-Rwanda Virtual Pitching Event (Day 3)” on 9 September and “Online Business Matching (Day 4)” on 10 September 2020.

"Sri Lanka Investment Seminar" held on 28 August 2020: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, jointly with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan, organized an online seminar titled “Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka Export Processing Zones” on 28 August 2020.

"Rwanda –Japan Online Business Matching Seminar (Day 2)": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized an online seminar, “Rwanda –Japan Online Business Matching Seminar (Day 2)” on 26 Wednesday 2020.

"Rwanda –Japan Online Business Matching Seminar (Day 1)": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized an online seminar, “Rwanda –Japan Online Business Matching Seminar (Day 1)” on 19 Wednesday 2020.

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo Participated in "Plant Show Osaka 2020", 29-31 July 2020: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in “Plant Show Osaka 2020” technology exhibition held on 29-31 July 2020 at INTEX Osaka.

Seminar on Water Supply & Wastewater Management held in Osaka, 29 July 2020: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a seminar titled “Technology Transfer Overseas by a Japanese SME & Business Opportunities in Water/Wastewater Management in Myanmar and Vietnam” on 29 July 2020 in Osaka at the “Plant Show Osaka 2020” exhibition.

Online Seminar "Partnering with DFIs for Africa's Development - with a focus on SADC-DFRC: The first session": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported an online seminar, “Partnering with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) for Africa’s Development – with a focus on the Southern African Development Community – Development Finance Resources Center (SADC-DFRC)” on July 28, 2020, organized by the Association of African Economy and Development Japan (AFRECO). The first session focused on partnerships with DFIs in Africa.

Online Seminar "The Current and Future Issues of PNG Business Situation in the Aftermath of COVID-19": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and Pacific Islands Centre (PIC) organized an online seminar titled “The Current and Future Issues of PNG Business Situation in the Aftermath of COVID-19” on 17 July 2020.

Online Seminar "Tunisia Business Seminar": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo has organized an online seminar, “Tunisia Business Seminar” on 9 July 2020, jointly with the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia and Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA-Tunisia) .

[UNIDO HQ] Online seminar: The future of global production networks in the aftermath of COVID-19 Held on 30 June 2020: UNIDO HQ, the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel), and the Kiel Centre for Globalization (KCG) organized and held successfully an online seminar “The future of global production networks in the aftermath of COVID-19”, which is a series of UNIDO HQ online seminars “Future of industrialization in a post-pandemic world” on 30 June 2020.

Online Seminar "Investment Attractiveness of Pharmaceutical Industry of Uzbekistan and Opportunities for Japanese Companies": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo jointly with the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan organized an online seminar titled “Investment Attractiveness of Pharmaceutical industry of Uzbekistan and Opportunities for Japanese Companies” on 17 June 2020.

Online Seminar “Business Environment Update by UNIDO African Advisors 2: Algeria and Senegal": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo has organized an online seminar, “Business Environment Update by UNIDO African Advisors 2: Algeria and Senegal” on 16 June 2020, as the second part of the series of online seminars, with UNIDO ITPO Tokyo’s African Advisors.

Online Seminar “Business Environment Update by UNIDO African Advisors 1: Ethiopia (Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda) and Mozambique": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo has organized an online seminar, “Business Environment Update by UNIDO African Advisors 1: Ethiopia (Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda) and Mozambique” on 11 June 2020, as the first part of the series of online seminars, with UNIDO ITPO Tokyo’s African Advisors.

2019

Business Matching Organized with Sri Lankan Companies in Tokyo: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, jointly with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo and Sri Lanaka Export Development Board, hosted a business matching event with companies from Sri Lanka on 26-27 November 2019 in Tokyo.

Seminar by the Africa Society of Japan [Tokyo]: On Monday, November 25th, a seminar was organized by the Africa Society of Japan to their member companies at the International House of Japan in Tokyo

UNIDO Seminar Organized at "INCHEM TOKYO 2019" Exhibition: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a seminar titled “Success Stories of Technology Transfer Overseas by Japanese SMEs & Business Opportunities in Water/Wastewater Management in Cambodia and Myanmar” on 21 November 2019.

African Industrialization Day 2019 in Tokyo: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo celebrated the “Africa Industrialization Day 2019” in Tokyo on Wednesday, 20 November 2019.

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo Participated in "INCHEM TOKYO 2019": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in “INCHEM TOKYO 2019” technology exhibition held on 20-22 November 2019 at Makuhari Messe.

Business & Legal Seminar on Central Asia Organized in Tokyo: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo hosted a Business & Legal Seminar focusing on 5 countires in Central Asia jointly with Innoventier LPC, on 13 November 2019 in Tokyo.

The 3rd Morocco Investment Seminar: On Wednesday, November 6, the 3rd Morocco Investment Seminar was organized by the Japan-Morocco Association and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Japan at the Tokyo Development Learning Center of World Bank.

Japan-UNIDO Multi-stakeholder Cooperation Dialogue “Partnering for Africa’s challenge on plastic litter”: Japan-UNIDO Multi-stakeholder Cooperation Dialogue “Partnering for Africa’s challenge on plastic litter” was held on 7 October 2019.

Event Report: Fiji Trade & Tourism Seminar in Akita: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the “Fiji Trade & Tourism Seminar” held in Akita City on 6 September 2019.

Fiji Business Roundtable Meeting [Tokyo]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Fiji Business Roundtable Meeting” in Tokyo on 4 September 2019.

TICAD7: Japan-Africa Business Partner Matching in Yokohama: Ten African companies and four UNIDO-African Advisors from Algeria, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Senegal and Zambia met with Japanese business people on the final and busy day of TICAD7, resulting in 99 business matching meetings over one full day.

TICAD7: Reception for Launch of EDB Mauritius Office in Japan / Seminar at TICAD7: On the occasion of the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) in Yokohama, the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius organized an official side-event seminar and the reception for launch of the EDB Japan Office.

TICAD7: Ethio-Japan Business and Investment Forum: On Friday, August 30, 2019, the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Tokyo and UNIDO ITPO Tokyo jointly organized the “Ethio-Japan Business and Investment Forum” as an official side event of the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) in Yokohama.

TICAD7: Tunisia-Japan Business Forum: On Thursday, August 29, 2019, the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Japan and UNIDO ITPO Tokyo jointly organized the “Tunisia-Japan Business Forum” as an official side event of the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) in Yokohama.

TICAD7: UNIDO STePP Booth at the Japan Fair 'Japan-Africa Business Forum and EXPO': On the sidelines of the seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7), UNIDO ITPO Tokyo had a booth exhibition within the Japan Fair ‘Japan-Africa Business Forum and EXPO’ which was organized by JETRO and held from the 28th to 30th of August in Pacifico Yokohama. The Japan Fair was an exhibition where Japanese companies exhibited their products, technologies, and services.

TICAD7: UNIDO connects TICAD7 with IDDA III and AfCFTA to partner for Africa’s future: On the sidelines of the seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) pursued the intrinsic connection.

Rwanda ICT and Innovation Forum in Tokyo: Jointly with JICA ICT Innovation Ecosystem Strengthening Project and Rwanda ICT Chamber, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized “Rwanda ICT and Innovation Forum” in Tokyo on 26 August 2019.

B2B Meetings with Pakistan Textile Companies Organized in Osaka: ITPO Tokyo hosted B2B Meetings with 2 leading textile-related companies from Pakistan, in cooperation with the Embassy of Pakistan in Japan and the International Development Center of Japan on 12 July 2019 in Osaka.

Uzbekistan Business Seminar Organized in Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo: ITPO Tokyo hosted Uzbekistan Business Seminar jointly with the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo in July 2019.

Business Matching with Argentine Companies Organized in Tokyo: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo hosted a business matching event between Argentine and Japanese companies jointly with the Embassy of Argentine on 3 October 2019 in Tokyo.

Kenya SDGs Business Round-table Meeting in Osaka: On Wednesday, July 3, 2019, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, Osaka Prefectural Government, and the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Japan co-organized “Kenya SDGs Business Round-table Meeting in Osaka.”

Investment Seminar on the Kingdom of Morocco (Nagoya): On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly organized the “Investment Seminar on the Kingdom of Morocco” in Nagoya.

Seminar on Investment and Business Opportunities in Mauritius (Tokyo): On Wednesday, June 5, 2019, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius organized “Seminar on Investment and Business Opportunities in Mauritius” in Tokyo. It was co-organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

B2B Meetings with Bangladesh Companies Organized in Tokyo and Osaka: ITPO Tokyo hosted B2B meetings for Bangladesh business delegation with Japanese companies in Tokyo on 16 April 2019 and in Osaka on 18 April 2019.

UNIDO-Sophia University Seminar: On 10 April 2019, a seminar entitled “Industrialization, Development and the SDGs-Your future career in the UN” was held at Sophia University. While looking back on his career, LI Yong, UNIDO Director General, spoke passionately to the younger generation about his thoughts on industrial development and career development. 76 people including 57 students participated in the seminar.

UNIDO Seminar: Japan-UNIDO Multi-stakeholder Cooperation Dialogue “Industrialization and Innovation in Africa”: UNIDO Seminar was successfully held on 9 April 2019, taking opportunity of the visit of UNIDO Director General to Japan featuring Japan-UNIDO Multi-stakeholder Cooperation Dialogue “Industrialization and Innovation in Africa”.

The University of Tokyo-UNIDO Workshop: On 8 April 2019, The University of Tokyo-UNIDO workshop entitled “Exploring Future industries with Innovation” was held at the Ito International Research Center of the University of Tokyo.

Algeria Business and Investment Seminar (Tokyo): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and the Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Japan organized ”Algeria Business and Investment Seminar” in Tokyo on Friday, 29 March.

Event Report: Cuba Investment Seminar in Tokyo and Osaka: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, jointly with the Embassy of Cuba in Japan, organized “Cuba Investment Seminar” in Tokyo on 14 March 2019, and in Osaka on 15 March 2019.

SADC-Japan Business Investment Forum on 28 February, 2019 [Osaka]

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized “SADC-Japan Business Investment Forum” by SADC Embassies in Japan on 28 February 2019 at Hotel New Otani in Osaka.

Event Report: Uzbekistan Business Seminar in Osaka and Tokyo: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Uzbekistan Business Seminar” in Osaka on 19 February 2019, and in Tokyo on 21 February 2019.

Tunisia Investment and Business Seminar【Tokyo】: Jointly with the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized “Tunisia Investment and Business Seminar” in Tokyo on 6 February 2019.

Japan-Morocco Association The 5th New Year Seminar ”Opportunities and Challenges of African Economy"【Tokyo】: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the 5th New Year Seminar ”Opportunities and Challenges of African Economy” by the Japan-Morocco Association on 24 January 2019 in Tokyo.

2018

Morocco Aerospace Seminar [Tokyo]: Jointly with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco and Japan Morocco Association, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Morocco Aerospace Seminar” in Tokyo on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

Nepal Investment Seminar [Tokyo]: On occasion of the visit of Hon’ble Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Japan jointly with UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and JETRO organized “Nepal Investment Seminar” in Tokyo on 20 November 2018.

Russia Round Table Meeting[Tokyo]: On occasion of the visit of a business delegation headed by All Russian Non-Governmental
Organization of Small & Medium Business (OPORA Russia), UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized
“Russia Business Roundtable Meeting” in Tokyo on 1 November 2018.

UNIDO Seminar: Japan-UNIDO Multi-stakeholder Cooperation Dialogue "Africa and TICAD7": UNIDO Seminar was successfully held on 26 October 2018, taking opportunity of the visit of UNIDO Deputy to the Director General to Japan featuring Japan-UNIDO Multi-stakeholder Cooperation Dialogue “Africa and TICAD7”.

ABE Initiative: Africa Business Seminar and Networking Fair [Tsubame-Sanjo]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported “Africa Business Seminar and Networking Fair” held in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata on 15 October 2018.

TICAD Ministerial Meeting [Tokyo]: TOKYO, 7 October 2018 – The Government of Japan hosted the Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Tokyo, which took place from 5 to 7 October 2018. The meeting was attended by delegations from 54 African countries and numerous international organizations and partner countries; it set the agenda for the seventh session of TICAD, which will be held in Yokohama from 28 to 30 August 2019.

Global Festa Japan 2018 [Tokyo]: A Japan’s biggest international cooperation event, Global Festa JAPAN 2018, was held in Odaiba marking its 28th anniversary this year. UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, as in past years, participated in the event and hosted an exhibition booth.

AfDB Pre-TICAD7 Knowledge Event [Tokyo]: The African Development Bank Pre-TICAD7 Knowledge Event was held in Tokyo on 26 September 2018. The theme of event was human capital and industrial development in Africa.

Uganda Business and Investment Seminar [Tokyo]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Japan hosted “Uganda Business and Investment Seminar” in Tokyo on Tuesday, 25 September.

The 3rd Inspire Africa Association Business Seminar [Tokyo]: Inspire Africa Association (IAA) hosted their third business seminar at the Embassy of Algeria in Tokyo on September 5th, inviting their member companies as well as ambassadors and diplomats from African Diplomatic Corps (ADC).

South India Business Networking Meeting [Tokyo]: On September 3rd, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IJCCI) hosted the “South India Business Networking Meeting” in Tokyo during IJCCI and its membership companies’ visit to Japan.

UNIDO's advisor participated in Algeria Investment Climate Seminar as a panelist [Tokyo]: The Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) hosted Algeria Investment Climate Seminar in Tokyo on September 12th, attracting more than 150 participants from Japanese companies.

B2B Meetings with Sri Lankan Companies Organized in Tokyo: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo and Sri Lanaka Export Development Board organized
one-on-one business meetings with the four Sri Lankan companies on 23 August 2018 at the Embassy
of Sri Lanka in Tokyo.

Seminar on water supply and wastewater treatment in Asia held on 19 July 2018: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a seminar on water supply and wastewater treatment with speakers from Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam on 19 July 2018, during the “Smart Engineering Tokyo 2018” exhibition.

ITPO Tokyo participated in Smart Engineering Tokyo 2018: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in “Smart Engineering Tokyo 2018” held on 18-20 July 2018 at Tokyo Big Sight, with a booth to promote business opportunities of water supply and wastewater treatment in Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam.

ADC Roundtable Meeting [Tokyo]: Dr. Yuko Yasunaga, Head of UNIDO ITPO Tokyo was invited as a guest speaker to a roundtable meeting held by African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) on Friday, 13 July at the Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Tokyo.

Turkey (İzmir) Investment Seminar [Tokyo]: The Turkey (İzmir) investment seminar took place for the 4^th time at the UNU HQ building in Tokyo. Approximately 100 participants gathered at the International Conference Hall, listening enthusiastically to the presentations from the representatives of the İzmir Development Agency (İZKA) and the Aegean Free Zone, who were visiting Japan for the occasion.

Fiji Trade & Investment Round Table Meeting[Tokyo]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Fiji Trade & Investment Roundtable Meeting” in Tokyo
on 4 June 2018.

Fiji Trade & Investment Seminar[Osaka]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Fiji Trade & Investment Seminar” jointly with
the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Osaka on 1 June 2018.

Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum [Johannesburg]: UNIDO has participated in the first Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum, organized by the Governments of Japan and South Africa from 3-4 May 2018 in Johannesburg. The Forum aims to accelerate the promotion of private-sector-led economic growth by encouraging networking among Japanese and African companies.

UNIDO IDR 2018 Launch Event was held on 18 April, 2018: UNIDO Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2018 Launch Event was held on April 18^that UNU HQs building.

UNIDO Seminar: Japan-UNIDO Multi-stakeholder Cooperation Dialogue "Partnering to achieve the SDGs": UNIDO Seminar was successfully held on 17 April 2018, taking opportunity of UNIDO Director General’s visit to Japan featuring Japan-UNIDO Multi-stakeholder Cooperation Dialogue “Partnering to achieve the SDGs”.

The University of Tokyo-UNIDO Joint Symposium: On 16April 2018, The University of Tokyo-UNIDO Joint Symposium was held successfully, where UNIDO Director General LI Yong joined University of Tokyo President Dr. Makoto Gonokami to encourage and attract innovative thinking and solutions to address today’s global issues, as embodied in the SDGs.

Bangladesh Business Matching Events Organized in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka: On occasion of the visit of 13-member business delegation from Bangladesh, ITPO Tokyo organized business matching events with Japanese companies in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka from 10th to 12th April 2018.

Cuba Investment Seminar [Tokyo]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Cuba Investment Seminar” jointly with the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Tokyo on 19 March 2018.

African Business Networking Fair 2018 (Tokyo): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized African Business Networking Fair 2018 by JICA on Thursday, 15 March, 2018.

African Business Networking Fair 2019 (Tokyo): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized African Business Networking Fair 2019 by JICA on Wednesday, 13 March, 2019.

Cuba Business Seminar [Sapporo]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Cuba Business Seminar” in Sapporo jointly with the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba on 14 March 2018.

The Pakistan Investment Promotion Roundtable Meeting (Tokyo): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized “The Pakistan Investment Promotion Roundtable Meeting” on 21 February in Tokyo.

Mozambique & South Africa Business Seminar [Tokyo]: On the morning of Friday 2 February, approx. 100 people gathered at a venue in Roppongi, where snow slowly started piling on the streets. On the occasion of the visit of the investment promotion agencies to Japan from the Republic of Mozambique and the Republic of South Africa, a business seminar for both countries was organized by JETRO and UNIDO ITPO Tokyo.

The Kyrgyz Republic Investment Seminar [Tokyo]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Japan co-organized the “The Kyrgyz Republic Investment Seminar” on 24 January in Tokyo.

2017

Investment to Tunisia Discussed at Seminar in Tokyo: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the “FIPA-Tunisia Investment Seminar” held in Tokyo on 19 December 2017.

UNIDO・Kawasaki Water Forum: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and Kawasaki City co-organized the “Forum on Wastewater Management in Asia” on 24 November 2017 in Kawasaki City.

Asia Wastewater Management Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Asia Wastewater Management Seminar” with speakers from Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam on 21 November 2017 in Tokyo.

ABE Initiative: Africa Business Networking Fair [Kobe]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the Africa Business Networking Fair on 20 November 2017 in Kobe.

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in INCHEM TOKYO 2017: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in Innovation in Water Management Show held at Tokyo Big Sight, 20-22 Nov. 2017.

Global Festa Japan 2017 [Tokyo]: A sunny autumn weather was full with the Global Festa Japan 2017 held outdoors in Odaiba, Tokyo. An annual weekend event, the festival is the largest of its kind in Japan where the government agencies, NGOs and the private sectors gather in the context of international development. UNIDO ITPO Tokyo also took part through the exhibition booth, where it attracted families simply looking for a fun weekend, students in search of internship opportunities, and those interested in international development.

The Second Japan-Africa Business Forum [Tokyo]: On July 25^th (Tue.) and 26^th (Wed.), the largest business event in Japan with a focus on Africa, “The Second Japan-Africa Business Forum” (organized by the External Representation Office for Asia of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) in Tokyo) was held in Tokyo.

Central America Business Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized the “Central America Business Seminar” on 14 June (Wed.) in Tokyo with participation of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Turkey Investment Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized the “Turkey Investment Seminar” on 31 May 2017, together with the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME) and the Izmir Development Agency (IZKA).

Event Report: B2B Meetings with Bangladesh Companies (Tokyo, Osaka): ITPO Tokyo hosted B2B meetings for Bangladesh business delegation with Japanese companies in Tokyo on 16 May and in Osaka on 18 May 2017.

UNIDO Seminar Japan-UNIDO Multi-stakeholder Cooperation Dialogue “An effective partnership for shared prosperity”: UNIDO Seminar was successfully held on 11 April 2017, taking opportunity of UNIDO Director General’s visit to Japan featuring Japan-UNIDO Multi-stakeholder Cooperation Dialogue “An effective partnership for shared prosperity”.

African Business Networking Fair 2017 (Tokyo): UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized African Business Networking Fair 2017 by JICA on Friday, 24 March, 2017.

Cuba Investment Promotion Seminar: Restoring its relationship with the United States in July 2015, ending the 54 years stretch of distance from one another, Cuba has since further excelled its economic growth along with the efforts to secure foreign investments.

ABE Initiative Seminar (Tokyo): African Business Education Initiative for Youth is a program initiated by the Government of Japan in the effort to cultivate human resource to play the role of future lead in guiding through Japanese businesses into the African business market.

Madagascar-Japan Business Forum [Tokyo]: On the occasion of an official visit by H.E. Mr. Hery Rajaonarimampianina, President of the Republic of Madagascar, Madagascar-Japan Business Forum was held in Tokyo on Tuesday, 5 December 2017. The event was jointly organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

Egypt & Nigeria Business Seminar: On 17 February, on the occasion of the visit of CEO, General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) and Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) to Japan, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, together with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), organized a business seminar on Egypt and Nigeria; two of the most rapidly growing nations in Africa. The venue was quickly filled through advance registration; a sign of much interest from Japan’s business entities towards the two countries.

2016

TICAD VI Follow-up Seminar [Tokyo]: TICAD VI Follow-up seminar “Business Prospects in Africa and Support Schemes” was held in Tokyo on November 16, 2016. The Seminar was jointly organized by African Development Bank (AfDB), African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) and UNIDO ITPO Tokyo.

GMIS (Global Manufacturing & Industrialization Summit): Global Roadshow was held in Tokyo on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. The event was jointly held by GMIS Secretariat and UNIDO, and supported by METI, the UAE Embassy in Tokyo & JCCME.

Seminar on Waste Management Focusing on 5 Asian Countries Held in Tokyo on 27 October 2016: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a seminar on waste management focusing on 5 countries in Asia at Tokyo Big Sight on 27 October 2016.

Africa Business Seminar II - "AFRICAN DREAM in Kansai!" [Kobe]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the African Business Seminar II “African Dream in Kansai!” on 17 October 2016 in Kobe.

Post-TICAD VI Seminar: Implementing the outcomes of TICAD VI: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the “Post-TICAD VI Seminar: Implementing the outcomes of TICAD VI” organized by the UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) on 11 October 2016 in Tokyo.

Ethiopian Business and Investment Seminar in Osaka: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the “Ethiopian Business and Investment Seminar” organized by the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Tokyo on 5 October 2016.

TICAD VI Side Event “Technology Enabling Innovation and Industrialization in Africa” on 27 August, 2016 [Nairobi]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo cooperated with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI), the Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development Association (HIDA), and the Japan Productivity Center (JPC), to organize a side event on 27 August at the 6th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), with the theme “Technology Enabling Innovation and Industrialization in Africa”.

Colombia Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, in cooperation with PROCOLOMBIA, organized Colombia Investment
Seminar in Tokyo on 7 July 2016.

Pre-Event for TICAD VI: Public Symposium on 30 June, 2016 [Tokyo]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized Pre-event for TICADVI; Public Symposium “Toward TICAD VI – Structural Economic Transformation through Economic Diversification and Industrialization in Africa-” organized by JICA and NEPAD on 30 June 2016 at the United Nations University in Tokyo.

Kenya Business Seminar in Osaka: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized Kenya Business Seminar in Osaka on 27 June 2016 at My Dome OSAKA.

Workshop "Emerging business opportunities by means of smart technologies in developing countries": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo held a workshop, “Business opportunities in developing countries” as a joint event at the “Smart Community Japan 2016” on 16 June 2016.

Smart Community Japan 2016: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in “Smart Community Japan 2016”, an exhibition organized by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ltd., from 15 to 17 June 2016. This event was held at Tokyo Big Sight.

SADC-Japan Business Investment Forum on 9-10 June, 2016: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized “SADC-Japan Business Investment Forum” by SADC Secretariat and SADC Embassies in Japan on 9-10 June 2016 at the United Nations University in Tokyo.

Ghana Investment Forum in Tokyo: Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration (MFA&RI), Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Ghana Free Zones Board (GFZB), Embassy of Ghana in Japan, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) organized “Ghana Investment Forum” on May 20th (Fri) 2016. UNIDO ITPO Tokyo was one of the co-organizers.

Kenya-Japan SMEs Investment Forum in Nagoya: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported “Kenya-Japan SMEs Investment Forum in Nagoya” organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Japan on 17 May 2016.

African Business Networking Fair 2016 in Tokyo: “African Business Networking Fair 2016” was held in Tokyo on 24 March 2016 by JICA. UNIDO ITPO Tokyo was a co-organizer of the event.

Seminar on Investment Opportunities in Cuba: “Seminar on Investment Opportunities in Cuba” was held in Yokohama on 9 March 2016.

ABE Initiative Seminar in Tokyo

“ABE Initiative Seminar” was held in Tokyo on 22 February 2016 by JICA. UNIDO ITPO Tokyo was a co-organizer of the event.

2015

UNIDO Seminar "Partner for Prosperity": On 18 December 2015, UNIDO Seminar “Partner for Prosperity” was held at United Nations University (UNU) HQ at Tokyo. The seminar was divided into two sessions, highlighting the contents of the Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2016 recently published at UNIDO HQ in Session I and focusing on the UNIDO’s concrete programmes and activities in the field of investment and technology promotion particularly with Japan in Session II.

Seminar " Water Supply/Wastewater Management and Business Opportunities in Emerging Countries: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a seminar on the water supply and wastewater management, and business opportunities featuring 6 emerging countries at INCHEM TOKYO 2015 on 26 November 2015.

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in "INCHEM TOKYO 2015": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a booth at “Innovation in Water Management” corner during “INCHEM Tokyo 2015” Trade Fair held at Tokyo Big Sight from 25 to 27 November 2015.

Algeria Business Seminar in Tokyo: “Algeria Business Seminar” was held in Tokyo, on Tuesday, 10 November 2015.

Turkey Investment Seminar - Opportunities in Izmir Region - (Osaka): The “Turkey Investment Seminar – Opportunities in Izmir Region – ” was held in Osaka on Friday, October 23nd, 2015.

Turkey Investment Seminar - Opportunities in Izmir Region - (Tokyo): The “Turkey Investment Seminar – Opportunities in Izmir Region – ” was held in Tokyo on Wednesday, October 21nd, 2015.

Seminar: UNIDO-JMA Business Mission to India on Water Sector (Tokyo): The Introduction Seminar of the UNIDO-JMA Business Mission to India on Water Sector was organized in Tokyo at the Embassy of India on 20 October 2015.

H.E. President Erdoğan of Turkey addresses Investment Seminar in Tokyo: H.E. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan provided closing keynote speakers at the Turkey Investment Seminar in Tokyo, which was supported by UNIDO ITPO Tokyo.

Global Festa Japan 2015 Held: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo took part in the Global Festa Japan 2015, an international cooperation festival, with a booth to promote UNIDO’s activities to the general public. Upwards of 300 people participated in the event to learn about UNIDO’s activities.

Bangladesh Seminar [Tokyo]

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported “Bangladesh Seminar” held at JFW International Fashion Fair on Wednesday, 22 July, 2015.

Myanmar fashion handicraft event "Grace": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo co-organized the event “Grace” promoting the Myanmar’s traditional fashion and handicrafts, together with Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), JETRO and JICA, on 3 July 2015. The event took place on the occasion of the visit of President Thein Sein to Japan.

The Second Follow-up Seminar for “the SADC / Mainichi Forum” [Tokyo]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported “The Second Follow-up Seminar for the SADC / Mainichi Forum” in Tokyo on June 24, 2015.

Turkey Investment Seminar - Opportunities in the Western Black Sea Region -: The “Turkey Investment Seminar – Opportunities in the Western Black Sea Region – ” was held in Tokyo on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015.

Smart Community Japan 2015: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo took part in the Smart Community Japan 2015 exhibition between 17 – 19 June 2015, by organizing a UNIDO Booth featuring UNIDO’s activities and selected Japanese technologies from companies such as Nomura Kohsan and Panasonic, as well promoting the Western Black Sea Region of Turkey, with the participation of two delegates from the Western Black Sea Development Agency (BAKKA).

UNIDO Seminar “Sustainable Industrialization for Shared Prosperity”: UNIDO Seminar was successfully held on 14 May 2015, taking opportunity of UNIDO Director General’s visit to Japan featuring “Sustainable Industrialization for Shared Prosperity”.

Meetings with Wood Processing Companies and Savan-SENO Special Economic Zone of Lao PDR: Wood processing companies from Savannakhet, Lao PDR discussed possible business partnership with Japanese private sector on 10 April 2015 in Tokyo.

The First Follow-up Seminar for “the SADC / Mainichi Forum” [Tokyo]: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported “The First Follow-up Seminar for the SADC / Mainichi Forum” in Tokyo on March 24, 2015.

Mozambique Business Seminar (Osaka): Mozambique Business Seminar was held in Osaka on 6 March 2015 organized by JICA, JETRO, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, Embassy of Mozambique and CPI.

Mozambique Business Seminar (Nagoya): Mozambique Business Seminar was held in Nagoya on 5 March 2015 organized by JICA, JETRO, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, Embassy of Mozambique and CPI.

Turkish Investment Seminar: The Turkish Investment Seminar was held in Tokyo on Friday, February 27th, 2015.
UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the event which was organized by ISPAT, JCCME and the BTMU. The programme included a keynote speech by the Hon. Mehmet Simsek, the Minister of Finance of Turkey. A total of 232 participants enthusiastically listened to the latest progress in the country.

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2014

Seminar on Water Business and Management - Opportunities in Bangladesh, Myanmar and South Africa -: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized the “Seminar on Water Business and Management” at the Green Innovation EXPO 2014 on 13 November 2014.

Green Innovation Expo 2014: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in the Green Innovation Expo 2014 (GIE 2014) from 12 to 14 November 2014 with a booth and seminar on Water Business and Management featuring Bangladesh, Myanmar and South Africa. The “UNIDO Green Technology Forum 2014” was also hosted on 12 November.

UNIDO’s Green technology Forum [Tokyo]: UNIDO’s Green Technology Forum was held on 12 November 2014 at Tokyo Big Sight on the sidelines of the Green Innovation Expo 2014.

Pereira (Colombia) Roundtable Meeting: “Pereira (Colombia) Business Roundtable Meeting” was held in Tokyo on Tuesday, 28th October 2014.

Oman Investment Forum in Tokyo

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported and participated in the Oman Investment Forum and Business Meetings organized by the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME), the Public Authority for Investment Promotion & Export Development (Ithraa), and the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Japan, from 23-24 October 2014 in Tokyo.

SADC Trade Investment Tourism Promotion Seminar

SADC Trade Investment Tourism Promotion Seminar was held in Osaka by SADC on Tuesday, 7th October 2014.

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the seminar.

Global Festa Japan 2014: Global Festa Japan 2014 was held at Hibiya Park of Tokyo from Saturday, 4^th to Sunday, 5^th October 2014.

Turkish Investment Seminar in Tokyo

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey (ISPAT), the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME) , and the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi-UFJ (BTMU) to hold a Turkey Investment Seminar on 24 September 2014 in Tokyo.

Smart Community Japan 2014: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo took part in the Smart Community Japan 2014 exhibition between 18 – 20 June 2014, by organizing a UNIDO Booth featuring UNIDO’s activities and selected Japanese technologies from companies such as GS Yuasa Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd..

East Africa Community (EAC) Business Seminar: As a side event of the Japan Africa Business Forum 2014, East African Community (EAC) Business Seminar -Experiences and Strategies of Businessmen- was held on 12 June 2014.

Lesotho Business Seminar: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo held “Lesotho Business Seminar” in Tokyo on 23 May, 2014.

Tunisia Investment Seminar in Tokyo: With the corporation of JETRO and JCCME, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized “Tunisia Investment Seminar” in Tokyo on 22 April, 2014.

Japan-EAC Investment Seminar in Tokyo

Japan-East African Community Investment Seminar was held in Tokyo by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and EAC on 28 March 2014.

Networking Meeting with Dr. Frank Sebbowa, Executive Director (UIA): Networking meeting with Dr. Frank Sebbowa, Excecutive Director, Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) was held in Tokyo on 27 March 2014.

UNIDO Seminar "Partner for Prosperity": UNIDO held a high level seminar at the UNU in Tokyo to promote UNIDO’s activities and programmes, and to launch the Industrial Development Report 2013.

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2013

Ethiopia Business and Investment Seminar in Tokoname: Ethiopia Business and Investment Seminar was held in Tokoname city (Aichi pref.) on 6 December 2013.

Ethiopia Business and Investment Seminar in Osaka: Ethiopia Business and Investment Seminar was held in Osaka on 5 December 2013.

INCHEM Tokyo 2013: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a UNIDO booth on the theme of “Green Industry and Water Management” at the “INCHEM Tokyo 2013” held at Tokyo Big Sight from 30 Oct. to 1 Nov. 2013.

Eco-Cities Network in South East Asia, Kitakyushu: "Promotion of Eco-Cities Network in South East Asia"

Global Festa Japan 2013: Global Festa Japan 2013 was held at Hibiya Park of Tokyo from Saturday, 5^th to Sunday, 6^th October 2014.

Laos Investment Seminar

Investment Promotion Mission from Izmir, Turkey: UNIDO organized an incoming investment promotion mission from Izmir, Turkey from 24-29 June 2013.

TICAD V UNIDO-AU Side Event: Investment and Technology Promotion in Africa: Case Studies

TICAD V UNIDO-AU Side Event: Clean Technologies for Sustainable Industrial Development of Africa

Smart Community Japan 2013: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in the “Smart Community Japan 2013” exhibition with a booth from 29 to 31 May 2013 at Tokyo Big Sight, in cooperation with the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, VPEC Inc., and Hitachi Metals, Ltd.

Mozambique Investment Seminar

Egypt - Renewable Energy Seminar: The seminar was organized together with the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Commercial Bureau and supported by the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME).

Individual Business Meetings with Board of Investment of Sri Lanka: On occasion of the visit of Mr. Shivan de Silva, Executive Director and Mr. Dhammike Basnayake, Deputy Director, Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka to Japan, ITPO Tokyo organized one-on-one business meetings for BOI with the Japanese private sector.

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2012

Kingdom of Morocco Investment Seminar: The seminar was organized together with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco, Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME), JETRO, Tanger Mediterranean Special Agency (TMSA), Moroccan Agency for Investment Development (AMDI) in Tokyo on Thursday 20 December 2012.

Green Innovation EXPO 2012: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized a UNIDO booth on the theme of “Green Industry and Water Management” at the “Green Innovation EXPO 2012” held at Tokyo Big Sight on 14-16 November 2012.

Seminar on Water Business and Management - Opportunities in Cambodia, Russia, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam -: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo organized the “Seminar on Water Business and Management” at the Green Innovation EXPO 2012 on 14 November 2012.

Nigeria Economic Briefing / Investment Forum: UNIDO Regional Office Nigeria and UNIDO ITPO Tokyo supported the Government of Nigeria in organizing the Nigeria Economic Briefing / Investment Forum, on the sidelines of the World Bank / IMF Annual General Meetings in Tokyo, Japan.

Global Festa Japan 2012: Global Festa Japan 2012 was held at Hibiya Park of Tokyo from Saturday, 6^th to Sunday, 7^th October 2014.

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UNIDO organized a business mission to Cambodia: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo dispatched a business mission to Cambodia, 31 July – 3 Aug 2012 to study the investment climate of the country.

World Ministerial Conference on Disaster Reduction in Tohoku: Related Web Sites

UNIDO Booth at Rio+20: Six Japanese Green Technologies, mainly SMEs, exhibited at the UNIDO Booth, Japan Pavilion, Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development from 13-24 June 2012.

Smart Grid Exhibition 2012: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo participated in the Smart Grid 2012 exhibition with a UNIDO Booth from 30 May to 1 June 2012 at Tokyo Big Sight, in cooperation with the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, UNIDO-ICHET, the UNU Media Center, and VPEC Inc.

Dr. Nishikawa, Deputy to the Director-General of UNIDO, took part in the 'East Asia Low Carbon Growth Partnership Dialogue' held in Tokyo.: Related Web Sites

Turkey Business Meetings: UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK) jointly organized a ‘business meetings’ event on 10 April 2012 in Tokyo.

Japan - SADC Infrastructure Investment Seminar in Tokyo: Related Web Sites

Turkish Investment Seminar

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Banana Textile Forum: "To Design a Sustainable Society": UNIDO ITPO Tokyo and Tama Art University (TAU) will organize the Banana Textile Forum titled “To Design a Sustainable Society” at the UNU’s U Thant International Conference Hall on Friday 20 January, from 14:00 to 17:00.