TICAD Delegations explained

See main article: Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

TICAD Delegations are those attending the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), which is a conference held every five years in Japan with the objective "to promote high-level policy dialogue between African leaders and development partners." The first four of these conferences were held in Tokyo; and the fifth one was held in nearby Yokohama.[1]

TICAD has been an evolving element in Japan's long-term commitment to fostering peace and stability in Africa through collaborative partnerships.[2] The exchange of views amongst the conference delegates serves to underscore the case for more, not less assistance from the major world economies.[3]

The TICAD conferences were intended to help to promote high-level policy dialogue amongst African leaders and their development partners.[4]

TICAD-I (1993)

TICAD-I discussed strategies for taking steps toward greater African stability and prosperity.[1] This conference produced the "Tokyo Declaration on African Development."[5]

African Countries

Delegations from 48 African nations participated in the conference, including four heads of state:[6]

Donor Countries

Representatives from twelve developed countries participated in the conference. A delegation from what was then known as the Commission of the European Communities was also attended.[7]

Observers (Countries)

Observers from 17 nations were accredited at the conference; and these included:[11]

Observers (NGOs and Others)

Observers from eleven non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and others were amongst the participants at this conference, including:[12]

Observers (Japanese Organizations)

Observers from five Japanese organizations were participants in the conference, including:[13]

TICAD-II (1998)

TICAD-II discussed poverty reduction in Africa and Africa's fuller integration into the global economy.[1] in 1998. This conference produced the "Tokyo Agenda for Action" (TAA), which was intended to become a commonly understood strategic- and action-oriented set of guidelines. Ideas proposed at TICAD-II were also taken up by the G8 in the creation of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.[4]

African Countries

Delegations from 51 African nations participated in the conference, including eight heads of state:[14]

Asian Countries

Delegations from 10 Asian nations participated in the conference, including:[15]

Observers (Others)

TICAD-III (2003)

TICAD III reviewed the achievements of the ten-year TICAD process and discussed the future direction TICAD should take.[1] TICAD-III brought together over 1000 delegates, including 23 heads of state and the Chairperson of the African Union.

FlagNationHead of StateOfficeNotes
AlgeriaAlgeria.
AngolaAngola.
BotswanaBotswana.
BurundiBurundi.
CameroonCameroon.
Cote d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire.
Central African RepublicCentral African Republic.
MauritaniaMauritania.
EritreaEritrea.
SudanSudan.
BeninBenin.
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso.
MozambiqueMozambique.
RwandaRwanda.
KenyaKenya.
Tanzania.
African UnionAfrican UnionThabo MbekiPresident[16]
Sierra LeoneSierra Leone.
GhanaGhanaJohn Agyekum KufuorPresident[17]
ZambiaZambia.
South AfricaSouth AfricaThabo MbekiPresident
SwazilandSwazilandMswati IIIKing
UgandaUganda.
MauritiusMauritius.
MalawiMalawi.
Democratic Republic of Congo.
ChadChad.
NigerNiger.
NigeriaNigeria.
TogoTogo.
TunisiaTunisia.
SeychellesSeychelles.
SomaliaSomalia.
São Tomé and Príncipe.
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
ZimbabweZimbabwe.
Republic of Congo.
DjiboutiDjibouti.
EgyptEgypt.
Equatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea.
EthiopiaEthiopia.
GambiaGambia.
GuineaGuinea.
GabonGabon.
Cape VerdeCape Verde.
NamibiaNamibia.
MadagascarMadagascar.
ComorosComoros.
LiberiaLiberia.
LesothoLesotho.
LibyaLibya.
MaliMali.
Guinea-BissauGuinea-Bissau.
SenegalSenegal.

Ministers and others

A number of government ministers and others were amongst the participants in the conference, including:

FlagNationDelegateOfficeNotes
JapanJapanJunichiro KoizumiPrime Minister[18]
JapanJapanYoshiro Moriformer-Prime Minister
Japan Ministry of FinanceJapan
Japan Ministry of Foreign AffairsJapan
Japan International Cooperation AgencyJapan International Cooperation Agency
Japan Bank for International CooperationJapan Bank for International Cooperation
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)Japan External Trade Organization
United Nations
World Food ProgrammeWorld Food Programme
Children's Fund (UNICEF)United Nations Children's Fund-- formerly "United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund" (1947-1953); name shortened, but acronym unchanged
Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)United Nations Industrial Development OrganizationCarlos MagariñosDirector-General
World BankWorld Bank
African Development BankAfrican Development Bank
European Union

TICAD-IV (2008)

TICAD-IV focused on strategies for better mobilizing the knowledge and resources of the international community in the core areas of: (a) economic growth; (b) human security, including achieving the UN's Millennium Development Goals; and (c) environment/climate change issues. In addition, TICAD-IV tried to identify possible inter-linkages within the context of the G8 Hokkaidō Tōyako Summit in July 2008.[19] The event brought together 2,500 participants, including representatives of 51 African countries, among whom were 40 African heads of state and government. Attendees came from over 70 international organizations.

Heads of State

Invitations were extended to 52 African countries and many heads of state decided to attend, including:

FlagNationHead of StateOfficeNotes
MauritaniaMauritaniaSidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh AbdallahiPresident[20]
EritreaEritreaIsaias AfwerkiPresident[21]
SudanSudanOmar al-BashirPresident
BeninBeninYayi BoniPresident[22]
Burkina FasoBurkina FasoBlaise CompaoréPresident
MozambiqueMozambiqueArmando GuebuzaPresident[23]
RwandaRwandaPaul KagamePresident[24]
KenyaKenyaMwai KibakiPresident[25]
TanzaniaJakaya Mrisho KikwetePresident[26]
African UnionAfrican UnionJakaya Mrisho KikwetePresident[27]
Sierra LeoneSierra LeoneErnest Bai KoromaPresident[28]
GhanaGhanaJohn Agyekum KufuorPresident[29]
ZambiaZambiaLevy MwanawasaPresident[30]
South AfricaSouth AfricaThabo MbekiPresident
SwazilandSwazilandMswati IIIKing
UgandaUgandaYoweri MuseveniPresident[31]
MalawiMalawiBingu wa MutharikaPresident
Republic of the CongoDenis Sassou NguessoPresident
GabonGabonOmar Bongo OndimbaPresident
Cape VerdeCape VerdePedro Verona Rodrigues PiresPresident[32]
NamibiaNamibiaHifikepunye PohambaPresident[33]
MadagascarMadagascarMarc RavalomananaPresident[34]
ComorosComorosAhmed Abdallah Mohamed SambiPresident
LiberiaLiberiaEllen Johnson SirleafPresident[35]
MaliMaliAmadou Toumani TouréPresident
Guinea-BissauGuinea-BissauJoão Bernardo VieiraPresident[36]
SenegalSenegalAbdoulaye WadePresident]

Ministers and others

A number of government officials and non-government organization delegates were amongst the participants in the conference, including:

Nation/OrganizationDelegateOfficeNotes
MoroccoAbbas El FassiPrime Minister[37]
TunisiaMohamed GhannouchiPrime Minister
EgyptAhmed Abul GheitForeign Minister[38]
NigeriaGoodluck JonathanVice President
TogoComlan MallyPrime Minister
Nobel FoundationWangari Maathai2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate[39]
European UnionLouis MichelHumanitarian Aid Commissioner
United NationsAsha-Rose MigiroUN Deputy Secretary-General[40]
LesothoPakalitha MosisiliPrime Minister
NigerSeini OumarouPrime Minister
AngolanowrapFernando da Piedade Dias dos SantosPrime Minister[41]
BotswanaMompati SebogodiVice President[42]
EthiopiaMeles ZenawiPrime Minister
World BankRobert ZoellickPresident[43]
African Development BankDonald KaberukaPresident[44]
Japan Ministry of FinanceFukushiro NukagaFinance Minister[45]
Japan Ministry of Foreign AffairsMasahiko KōmuraForeign Minister[46]
nowrapJapan External Trade Organization (JETRO)[47]
United Nations World Food ProgrammeJosette SheeranExecutive Director[48]
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)Ann VenemanExecutive Director[49]
United Nations High Commission for
Refugees (UNHCR)		António GuterresExecutive Director[50]
United Nations Industrial Development
Organization (UNIDO)		Kandeh YumkellaDirector-General[51]
Gates Foundation Global Health ProgramnowrapTadataka "Tachi" YamadaPresident[52]
International Organization for MigrationBrunson McKinleyDirector-General[53]
Japan International Cooperation AgencySadako OgataPresident[54]
Japan Bank for International CooperationKōji TanamiGovernor[55]
Nobel FoundationJoseph Stiglitznowrap2001 Nobel Prize in Economics laureate
International Federation of Red Cross and
Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)		[56]
University of TsukubaYōichi IwasakiPresident[57]
MozambiqueJoaquim ChissanoFormer President

Observers and others

The UN Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the NEPAD Business Group, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) made plans in advance to organize on the sidelines of TICAD-IV. They worked together to create an event which they hoped would attract the attention of the national delegations in Yokohama for TICAD—a meeting which they called Innovative Approaches to Private Sector Development for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Africa. The event organizers provided a unique venue for presentations included actual case studies developed by the UN organizations and first-hand testimonials from various local private sector actors who have been beneficiaries or advocates of TICAD-inspired private sector development initiatives in Africa. Selected new and innovative approaches by global partners were showcased to demonstrate how market-based business activities and private sector investments can help achieve the MDGs.[51]

World Bank President Zoellick participated in a meeting on the global food crisis jointly-organized with the African Union, the World Food Program, the Food and Agriculture Organization and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. This meeting was designed to focus attention on the immediate and medium-to-long term actions needed to tackle the global food crisis.[58]

Some representatives from international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) complained their participation in the ongoing policy dialog between Japan and various African governments was thwarted at TICAD-IV. A group of 55 African, Japanese and international NGOs came uninvited to Yokohama; this was the first time that a 'civil society forum' was incorporated into the compressed agenda. Six observers were allowed in as observers; and the NGOs construe such limited participation as reflective of a view of NGOs as unimportant.[59]

The shared perspectives of the TICAD-IV's official participants and unofficial observers served to underscore the case for immediate assistance to help Africa's vulnerable economies to weather the current global food and fuel crisis.[3] Questions remain about how best to achieve such salutary goals.

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA):What is TICAD?
  2. https://www.nytimes.com/1966/09/14/archives/japan-to-increase-asianafrican-aid.html?sq=Tokyo+International+Conference+on+African+Development+&scp=1&st=p "Japan to Increase Asian-African Aid,"
  3. Attah, Haruna. "TICAD ends today Kufuor to close proceedings," Acra Daily Mail. May 29, 2008.
  4. Tembo, Fletcher (2008) "Where next for TICAD: Building lasting partnerships", London: Overseas Development Institute; Bonsu, Kwaku Osei. "President Kufuor arrives in Japan for TICAD IV," Ghana News Agency. May 26, 2008.
  5. Juma, Monica Kathina et al. (2006). Compendium of Key Documents Relating to Peace and Security in Africa, p. 491-505.
  6. Japan, MOFA: 28 African nations
  7. Japan, MOFA: 12 donor countries + EC
  8. Canadian delegation included representatives of Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
  9. Swedish delegation included representatives of Swedish International Development Agency (Sida or SIDA)
  10. US delegation included representatives of United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
  11. Japan, MOFA: 17 Observer nations
  12. Japan, MOFA: 11 Observer NGOs
  13. Japan, MOFA: 5 Japanese observer organizations
  14. Japan, MOFA: 51 African nations
  15. Japan, MOFA: 10 Asian nations
  16. http://www.africa-union.org/official_documents/Speeches_&_Statements/HE_Thabo_Mbiki/%2025%20May%202003.htm 40th Anniversary Celebrations of the Organisation of African Unity, 25 May 2003.
  17. http://www.accra-mail.com/mailnews.asp?id=4978&title=%3Cb%3ETowards%20a%20vibrant%20Africa%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cfont%20size=+2%3EKufuor%20at%20TICAD%20IV%3C/font%20size%3E "Towards a vibrant Africa, Kufuor at TICAD IV,"
  18. UNIDO: TICAD-III, summary
  19. http://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/economy/summit/2008/info/theme.html main themes of G* summit
  20. Yan Liang. "Japanese PM continues series of talks with African leaders," China View (Xinhua). May 29, 2008.
  21. http://www.shabait.com/staging/publish/article_008359.html# "President Isaias Holds Talks With Different Japanese Government Officials in Yokohama City,"
  22. http://www.afriquenligne.fr/news/africa-news/african-heads-of-state-flock-to-japan-for-ticad-iv-200805285145.html "African heads of state flock to Japan for TICAD IV,"
  23. http://allafrica.com/stories/200805281051.html "Mozambique: Guebuza in Japan for the TICAD Summit,"
  24. http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hezg1Zb4cKOJBaSzKfKgYKPX3r1A "African leaders in Japan seek business, not charity,"
  25. http://www.afriquenligne.fr/news/africa-news/kenya:-kibaki-off-to-japan-for-ticad-200805254850.html "Kenya: Kibaki off to Japan for TICAD,"
  26. Yoko Kubota, Yoko and Alex Richardson. "Japan Vows to Double Africa Aid, Investment," New York Times. May 27, 2008.
  27. An Lu. "AU Chief calls for more, balanced investment in Africa," China View (Xinhua). May 28, 2008.
  28. http://business.africanpath.com/article.cfm?articleID=56795 "President Koroma and 32 African leaders start big conference in Japan tomorrow,"
  29. Attah, A. Harruna. "Japan, a genuine friend," Accra Daily Mail. May 27, 2008.
  30. Kusungami, Grace. "Fulfill promises, Levy tells G8," Times of Zambia. May 29, 2008.
  31. Osike, Felix. "Museveni woos Japanese investors," New Vision Online. May 28, 2008.
  32. Karasaki, Taro. "Fukuda opens TICAD IV with $4-billion pledge," Asahi Shimbun. May 29, 2008.
  33. http://allafrica.com/stories/200805280145.html "Namibia: President Off to Japan,"
  34. http://www.madagascar-presidency.gov.mg/index.php/view/news/item/980 «Rencontres entre le Président Ravalomanana et le Premier Ministre japonais Fukuda ainsi qu’avec le Directeur Executif de l’UNICEF, Mme Ann M. Veneman»
  35. http://www.emansion.gov.lr/press.php?news_id=733 "President Sirleaf Addresses TICAD Conference,"
  36. Fragoso, Garrido. "PM defende rigor na cooperação entre Estados africanos e o Japão," Jornal de Angola. May 28, 2008.
  37. http://www.afriquenligne.fr/news/africa-news/morocco-pm-in-japan-for-ticad-iv-200805285129.html "Morocco PM in Japan for TICAD IV,"
  38. Mekkawi, Mahitab. "Japan follows peers in holding Africa summit," AfricaNews. May 27, 2008.
  39. http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20080520TDY03103.htm "Fukuda plans marathon talks at TICAD,"
  40. http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6420344.html "UN deputy chief calls for more investment in African agriculture,"
  41. http://www.angolapress-angop.ao/index-e.asp "Japan: Angolan Premier Meets Japanese Counterpart,"
  42. https://web.archive.org/web/20121019152642/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/28/content_8271755.htm "Participants at TICAD IV meeting call for productive use of aid,"
  43. http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:21779566~pagePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html "World Bank Group President in Japan for TICAD IV,"
  44. http://allafrica.com/stories/200806030629.html "Bank Group Participates in TICAD IV,"
  45. http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/abedaijin/070827/05nukaga_e.html Fukushiro Nukaga
  46. http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/hq/profile/koumura.html Masahiko Koumura
  47. http://www.afriquenligne.fr/news/africa-news/zambia:-president-mwanawasa-to-lead-zambian-delegation-to-ticad-iv-200805275047.html "Zambia: President Mwanawasa to lead Zambian delegation to TICAD IV,"
  48. http://www.wfp.org/english/?searchsource=google&n=1001&fullTextSearch=executive+director Executive Director, Josette Sheeran
  49. Uyxia, Jiang. "Unicef calls for global efforts to improve African child survival," China View (Xinhua)/ May 28, 2008.
  50. Yamazaki, Hiroshi. "Fukuda's summer of diplomacy," Asia Online (UPI -- United Press International). May 26, 2008.
  51. http://www.afriquenligne.fr/news/africa-news/ethiopian-prime-ministers-leaves-for-ticad-iv-200805264961.html "Ethiopian Prime Ministers leaves for TICAD IV,"
  52. http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Search/default.htm Tadataka Yamada
  53. http://www.citizen.co.za/index/section.aspx?pDesc=51301,1,33 "Mbeki in Japan for conference on African development," The Citizen (Johannesburg). May 27, 2008.
  54. http://www.jica.go.jp/english/about/pres.html President, Sadako Ogata
  55. http://www.jbic.go.jp/english/base/profile/governor/index.php Governor, Koji Tanami (2008)
  56. http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6421184.html "IFRC says human security fundamental for Africa's development,"
  57. http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/english/about/message.html President, Yoichi Iwasaki
  58. http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,date:2008-05-27~menuPK:34461~pagePK:34392~piPK:64256810~theSitePK:4607,00.html "Fukuda begins marathon talks with African leaders ahead of TICAD,"
  59. Bhowmick, Nilanjana. "Non-Governmental Organizations Unhappy With Observer Status In Tokyo Conference On African Development," AHN News. June 4, 2008.

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