Enhancing Cooperation: Japan and the EBRD Foster Partnership in Africa
Tokyo, Japan – August 22, 2025 – The Ministry of Finance of Japan is pleased to announce the forthcoming thematic event, “Partnership between Japan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Africa,” scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 21, 2025. This significant gathering underscores the growing commitment of both Japan and the EBRD to fostering robust partnerships for sustainable development across the African continent.
The event, hosted by the Ministry of Finance, aims to delve into the multifaceted ways in which Japan and the EBRD can synergize their efforts to address the unique development challenges and opportunities present in various African nations. It will serve as a crucial platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and the exploration of concrete avenues for collaboration.
With a shared vision for a prosperous and stable Africa, Japan, through its extensive development assistance programs and its robust private sector, has long been a dedicated partner to the continent. Similarly, the EBRD, with its growing presence and expertise in supporting economic transformation, is increasingly focusing its operations and investments in Africa. This event signifies a strategic alignment of these efforts.
Key discussions are expected to revolve around:
- Identifying Synergies in Investment and Financing: Exploring how Japan’s private sector expertise and the EBRD’s financial instruments can be leveraged to mobilize greater investment in critical sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, digital transformation, and human capital development across Africa.
- Promoting Sustainable and Inclusive Growth: Examining strategies to ensure that development initiatives contribute to long-term economic resilience, job creation, and the empowerment of local communities, with a particular focus on gender equality and youth employment.
- Enhancing Policy Dialogue and Capacity Building: Discussing ways to support African countries in strengthening their institutional frameworks, improving the business environment, and fostering good governance, thereby creating a more conducive landscape for sustainable development.
- Leveraging Expertise in Specific Sectors: Highlighting areas where the combined technical expertise of Japan and the EBRD can have a transformative impact, such as green technologies, climate change adaptation, and the development of resilient supply chains.
- Exploring Opportunities for Joint Projects and Initiatives: Identifying specific project proposals and collaborative frameworks that can be jointly implemented to achieve tangible development outcomes on the ground.
The event is anticipated to bring together a distinguished group of participants, including high-ranking officials from the Japanese government, representatives from the EBRD, Japanese private sector leaders, African government officials, and development experts. Through in-depth discussions and the exchange of valuable perspectives, the event aims to forge stronger partnerships and translate shared aspirations into impactful action for the benefit of Africa.
The Ministry of Finance of Japan looks forward to a productive and insightful event that will further strengthen the vital partnerships between Japan and the EBRD in their collective endeavor to support Africa’s development journey.
テーマ別イベント「アフリカにおける日本と欧州復興開発銀行（EBRD）のパートナーシップ」の開催について（令和7年8月21日（木））
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