TICAD

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan is inviting applications for “TICAD 9 Partner Project” (an in-person or online event) to boost the spirit of the coming TICAD 9, anticipating the cooperation from and participation of diverse stakeholders.

(1) Period and Format

Period: from Saturday, June 1st, 2024 to Wednesday, 31st December, 2025
Format: In-person or online

(2) Final deadline for application

Final Deadline: Friday, 31st October 2025
(Notification of results will be sent sequentially, upon completion of screening process of respective projects)

(3) Criteria for approval

The event has to be a project which falls under any of the following.

1. A project aimed to contribute to developing Africa's economy and society, disseminating its appeal, or building peace
2. A project that contributes to strengthening Japan-Africa relations

In principle, a project that falls under any of the following will not be certified as a TICAD 9 Partner Project, even if the above criteria are met.

• -A project offensive to public order or public morality, etc.
• -A project for profit-making purposes or a project not pursued in the public interest, etc.
• -A project carried out by a political or religious organization or any equivalent organization, etc.
• -A highly political or religious project, etc.
• -A project that may promote the interests of a specific organization, etc.
• -A project to be hosted by an organization of dubious competence in project management, etc.
• -A project that is not expected to promote international friendship.
• -A project that is not expected to promote friendship between Japan and other countries, etc.
• -A project that violates or may violate any law or regulation of the venue of the project, etc.
• -Any other project found to be diplomatically inappropriate, such as contrary to the purpose of TICAD

• (1) In case an event is organized by more than one organization, the organizers are kindly requested to specify a main organizer at the time of the application.
• (2) Certification of the official side events does not mean any financial or physical support from the Government of Japan.
• (3) All the responsibilities as for holding an event are to be borne by an event organizer, even though the event is certified as a TICAD 9 Partner Project. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will not take any responsibility for any claims by participants in the events.
• (4) Even though an event meets criteria for approval as the official side event, the event will not always be certified as an official side event due to the high number of applications. The criteria for approval of an official side event described in 2. (3) above is subject to change by the Secretariat for TICAD due to applications situation.
• (5) All applications must be submitted by e-mail.
• (6) An organizer is kindly requested to send a report of the event in English within one month after the event by e-mail to the Secretariat for TICAD.
• (7) In case any modification is made, such as modification of an implementation plan or cancellation of the event, the organizer must inform the Secretariat for TICAD about such modification immediately.
• (8) Even though an event is certified as an official side event, certification may be cancelled in such cases as false application or violation of criteria for approval are revealed, or Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers cancellation is necessary.
• (9) For projects to be held in Yokohama, the host city of TICAD 9, the Secretariat for TICAD will share submitted documents with the City of Yokohama which plans to publish their contents on its website and other materials prepared by the city.
• (10) Projects that are in line with the purpose of TICAD 9 Partner Project will be able to use the TICAD 9 logo after receiving approval. For applicants who wish to use the logo only without holding events (e.g., publications), please contact the Secretariat for TICAD.
• (11) The logo will be sent after approval for applicants who wish to use the logo. The usage of the logo will be restricted for purpose that is declared upon application.
• (12) Please do not edit the design of the logo. Please make sufficient space between the logo and words or other designs. Please make sure that the words written on the logo is readable in size. For further details, please consult with the Secretariat for TICAD.
• (13) An organization approved for a partner project may include the TICAD 9 logo on the business cards of persons affiliated with the organization, provided that the logo is not used for commercial purposes. In addition, such cards must include the following statement: “We are organizing a TICAD 9 partner project”.
• (14) Partner Projects that are held in the vicinity of the venue during TICAD 9 can be referred to as “Thematic Events”

• (1) After the start of the application period, the Secretariat for TICAD will review the applications, and the results of the screening process will be notified individually and sequentially. The final application deadline is Friday, 31st October 2025.
• (2) The application must be submitted three weeks before the project.
• (3) Information on TICAD 9 Partner Projects will be posted on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website and related social networking sites.
• (4) Objections to the results of the screening process will not be accepted.

• Application for the TICAD 9 Partner Project (Excel)
• Project Plan (Word)
  Note 1: Brochures or other documents could be submitted in place of the Project Plan.
  Note 2: Additional documents may be required upon judgment of the application.
• Notification of change / cancelation on the TICAD Partner Project (Word)
• Report for the TICAD 9 Partner Project (Word)