Prior to the TICAD (Tokyo International Conference on Africa's Development) meeting, a symposium on the theme “Eliminating Poverty in Africa: What Can Japan Do?” will feature discussions on the potential for future African development among experts with a deep involvement in Africa. It will be led by Professor Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University, who, in his capacity as Special Advisor to the Secretary-General on the Millennium Development Goals at the United Nations, is engaged in finding theoretical and practical ways to eliminate poverty in Africa.

Participation Fee：

Free of Charge

Languages：

English, French, and Japanese
(Simultaneous interpretation will be provided.)

Organizer：

The University of Tokyo

Co-organizer：

The Asahi Shimbun

Supported by：

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA),
The Japan Committee for UNICEF,
Millennium Promise Japan