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
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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.
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)
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