In August 2016, in Nairobi, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Japan’s initiative to launch “Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum” to be held in Africa with a view to accelerating the promotion of private-sector-led economic growth by encouraging networking among Japanese companies and African companies.

This Forum will provide an opportunity for Japanese and African companies as well as key business and development-related institutions to highlight their work in Africa.

Business networking events will also be arranged to generate new business opportunities for participants.