Events
Official Side Event of TICAD 9
Building Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems and Local Economies in Africa Anchored in Sustainable Blue Economies and Agriculture
in collaboration with：Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA)
In many African countries, agriculture and the blue economy are fundamental to sustaining local livelihoods and driving economic growth. These sectors play a crucial role in building sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems and local economies.
Amid growing challenges—climate change, geopolitical risks, resource fragility, and rapid demographic shifts—global attention and policy priorities around these sectors are intensifying.
This high-level session, under the theme “Building Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive Food Systems and Local Economies in Africa: Perspectives from the Blue Economy and Agriculture,” will convene political leaders, policymakers, and practitioners across both sectors. It aims to promote inclusive dialogue and collaborative solutions, particularly by encouraging the active participation of youth and other key stakeholders in shaping the future of Africa’s food systems and economies.
For the most updated information, please see the SAA event page here.
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Program
| Opening Remarks Dr. Atsushi Sunami, President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation |
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| Guest Remarks Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, Honorary Chairperson, The Nippon Foundation |
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| Special Address H.E. Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan |
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| Group Photo Session | |
| High-Level Panel Discussion Theme: Promoting a Sustainable Blue Economy and Agriculture in Africa: Strengthening Capacities and International Collaboration Speakers H.E. Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya H.E. Dr. José Ulisses Correia e Silva, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cabo Verde H.E. Rt Hon. Elijah Ngurare， Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia H.E. Mr. Soares SAMBU, Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Integration of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Mr. Matsumoto Hisashi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan Moderator Mr. Masanori Kobayashi, Senior Research Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation |
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| Topic Towards Sustainable Growth Strategies for Food Security and Youth Empowerment H.E. Amb. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, African Union Commission (AUC) |
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| Topic Transforming African Agriculture and Fisheries: The Role of Youth and Investment Priorities H.E. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina President, African Development Bank (AfDB) |
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| MOU Signing Ceremony African Union Commission (AUC) and Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) |
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| Closing Remarks Dr. Amit Roy Chairperson, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) |