TICAD 9 Partner Event Africa Business Seminar on Waste Management & Circular Economy " Waste Management in Africa - from Clean City Development to Circular Economy-"

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Overview

Event Name：
TICAD 9 Partner Event
Africa Business Seminar on Waste Management & Circular Economy
" Waste Management in Africa - from Clean City Development to Circular Economy-"

Date & Time :
August 18, 2025（Monday）10:00-16:00

Organizer:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Location:
JICA Yokohama / Zoom Webinar
Seminar Language: English, French & Japanese (with simultaneous interpretation available)

Moderators and panelists

<Speakers>

  • Mr. Masayuki Yokota, Head of Sub-Regional Hub, Southern Africa, Regional Office for Africa, UN-Habitat
  • Ms. Hiroe Ono, Director General, JICA Yokohama Centre
  • Mr. Kazunao Shibata, Deputy Director General, Group Director for Environmental Management and Climate Change, Global Environment Department, JICA
  • Egypte：Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Elsayed Khayal, Waste Management Regulatory Agency, Manager of Governorate Main Plans Support
  • Kenia：Mr. Molu Wato, Director, Waste Management & Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry,
  • Ghana：Mr. Francis Kofi Okuapeh, Head of Waste Management/District Cleansing Officer Sub-Metropolitan, Accra Metropolitan Assembly
  • South Africa：Mr. Malcolm Mogotsi, Director: Municipal Waste Support, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
  • KANEKA Corporation: Mitsutoshi Moro, Ph.D. Manager, Quality Assurance & Certification, Green Planet Project
  • Kaiho Industry Co., LTD.: Mr. Taishi Suzuki, Executive Officer, Director of Business Development Division
  • CHUWA INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.: Mr. Kuniaki Imao, President
  • Kanadevia Corporation: Mr. Tatsuhiko Sato, Assistant Manager, Department 1, Global Business Promotion Unit, Global Headquarters
  • Mr. Tadashi Suzuki, JICA Global Environment Department, JICA
  • Mr. Teruyuki Ito, Director General, Global Environment Department, JICA

Primary objectives and outcomes

In the opening remarks, Masayuki Yokota, Regional Director for Southern Africa at UN-HABITAT, and Hiroe Ohno, Director of JICA Yokohama, emphasized the importance of collaboration with private companies in solving waste management issues in Africa.
In the first part, Kazunao Shibata, Deputy Director of JICA's Global Environment Department, explained the current state of waste management in Africa and ACCP's activities. Representatives from Egypt, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa presented on legal frameworks and current challenges in waste management, discussing the potential for Japanese companies to enter the market.
The second part introduced JICA's Clean City Initiative and private sector collaboration. Four Japanese companies shared their efforts in local business development and problem-solving. A panel discussion followed, where African representatives expressed expectations for waste management solutions and job creation. The discussion highlighted the importance of local human resource development to leverage the strengths of Japanese companies.
In the closing remarks, Akihiro Ito, Director of JICA's Global Environment Department, expressed hope for a sustainable future through strengthened ties between African countries and Japan. He affirmed JICA's commitment to continue working closely with African nations. The networking session after the seminar facilitated active exchanges, with African participants expressing interest in visiting Japanese company facilities, further deepening the collaboration.

Content of the discussions

In the opening remarks, Masayuki Yokota, Head of Sub-Regional Hub, Southern Africa, Regional Office for Africa, UN-Habitat, and Hiroe Ohno, Director of JICA Yokohama, emphasized the importance of collaboration with private companies in solving waste management issues in Africa.
In the first part, Kazunao Shibata, Deputy Director of JICA's Global Environment Department, explained the current state of waste management in Africa and ACCP's activities. Representatives from Egypt, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa presented on legal frameworks and current challenges in waste management, discussing the potential for Japanese companies to enter the market.
The second part introduced JICA's Clean City Initiative and private sector collaboration. Four Japanese companies shared their efforts in local business development and problem-solving. A panel discussion followed, where African representatives expressed expectations for waste management solutions and job creation. The discussion highlighted the importance of local human resource development to leverage the strengths of Japanese companies.
In the closing remarks, Akihiro Ito, Director of JICA's Global Environment Department, expressed hope for a sustainable future through strengthened ties between African countries and Japan. He affirmed JICA's commitment to continue working closely with African nations. The networking session after the seminar facilitated active exchanges, with African participants expressing interest in visiting Japanese company facilities, further deepening the collaboration.

The scene at the venue

The scene at the venue

Panel Discussion

Group photo

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