The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Kansai-Africa Business Forum
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Discussion
- Renewable energy
- Hydrogen society
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Theme Weeks CONNECT
- Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.08.23[Sat]
14:00 ～ 16:30
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- Venue
- Theme Weeks Connect (Outside Venue)
- Osaka city
Programme details
JETRO will host the Kansai Africa Business Forum in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, welcoming key representatives from Africa. At this forum, Japanese companies will present their cutting-edge initiatives and business prospects in the fields of hydrogen and renewable energy in Africa. In response, representatives from Africa will share insights on the business environment and business opportunities in their countries, and their expectations for Japanese companies in the Osaka and Kansai regions.
Reports
【Reflection】
JETRO co-hosted the “Kansai Africa Business Forum” in Osaka with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Held in conjunction with the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) and the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the forum aimed to deepen economic ties between the Kansai region and African nations. It was attended by ministers from Ghana, Senegal, Rwanda, and Uganda, along with a total of 174 participants from Japanese and African public and private sectors.
Representing the African side, Senegal's Minister of Industry and Trade, Serigne Gaye Jop, stated that under President Bassirou Djohar Faï, Senegal is placing the private sector at the center of its development strategy, advancing improvements to the investment environment and introducing competitive incentives. He highlighted four areas where Kansai's strengths align with Senegal's needs: renewable energy and hydrogen; the food industry, including processing local products and enhancing food security; economic modernization through infrastructure and digital technology; and healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Six Osaka/Kansai companies engaged in African business and two Japanese companies expanding into Africa in the hydrogen and renewable energy sectors also took the stage. They shared an overview of their African operations and future prospects.
The content of this forum is available on the JETRO website.
https://www.jetro.go.jp/biznews/2025/08/2b357081f6a22f66.html
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Based on this information dissemination, it is hoped that more Japanese companies will take an interest in expanding their business operations in Africa, thereby deepening economic ties between Kansai and Africa. Over 45 African countries participated in the Osaka-Kansai Expo, and JETRO also organized multiple business events and other initiatives related to Africa in addition to this one. We will follow up with the companies that participated in these events, introducing support measures and other resources to assist them in developing new markets.
More Information
The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Kansai-Africa Business Forum
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2025.08.23[Sat]
14:00～16:30
(Venue Open 14:00)
- Theme Weeks Connect (Outside Venue)
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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