August 22, 2025 The Results of the Thematic Event at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9):
"Digital Impact in Africa— Importance and Strategies for Expanding Telecommunications Infrastructure"

　The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications（MIC）hosted the Thematic Event at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9): "Digital Impact in Africa -Importance and Strategies for Expanding Telecommunications Infrastructure” at PACIFICO Yokohama.

1. Overview of the event

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Venue: PACIFICO Yokohama（Hall D）
Participants:
Japanese side: ADACHI, State Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan; FURUKAWA, Parliamentary Vice Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan; FUSEDA, Director-General of the Global Strategy Bureau, MIC; KIRIYAMA, Deputy Director-General of the Global Strategy Bureau, MIC; and other relevant individuals

Other People: Mr. Lacina Kone, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Smart Africa; Mr. Rogy Digital, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Eastern and Southern Africa, Western and Central Africa, Regional Director of The World Bank; and other relevant individuals < Attachment 1>

2. The main topics

　To support the development of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in Africa, the MIC organized a thematic event that brought together stakeholders involved in Africa.
　Following the opening remarks at the event by State Minister ADACHI,
　Mr. Lacina Koné, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Smart Africa, International Organizations Promoting ICT Development in Africa, Japanese ICT company representatives operating in Africa, and Mr. Rogy, Regional Director of The World Bank, a development cooperation partner, took to the stage and engaged in discussions on the following topics:
　・The importance of digital services in Africa
　・Methods for developing telecommunications infrastructure tailored to local needs
　・Approaches to international cooperation for the sustainable development of the ICT sector
　Finally, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Furukawa delivered the closing remarks, bringing the event to a successful conclusion.

3. Future plans

　Building on the knowledge and networks obtained through this event, we will further promote cooperation in the ICT sector in Africa.


(Related press release)
　Audience Recruitment: The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) Thematic Event
"Digital Impact in Africa—The Importance and Strategies for Expanding Telecommunications Infrastructure"
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