The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD)
Japan organized, with the United Nations and the Global
Coalition for Africa, the Tokyo International Conference on
African Development (TICAD) in October 1993 with the objectives
of encouraging the efforts of African countries towards political
and economic reform and deepening public understanding both
domestically and internationally concerning the present
conditions in Africa and the necessity to support Africa.
The Tokyo Declaration containing the following goals was adopted
at the Conference.
Gist of the Tokyo Declaration
| (1) | Political and economic reform based on initiatives self-generated by the African countries. |
| (2) | Economic development through private-sector activity as the driving force for sustainable development. |
| (3) | Regional cooperation and integration among the African countries in order to expand multilateral open trade. |
| (4) | Recognition of the significance of safeguarding against and emergency relief for natural and other disasters that inhibit development. |
| (5) | Application of successful development experiences in Asia to development activities in Africa and further expansion of South-South cooperation. |
| (6) | International cooperation for solving a broad range of problems, including those related to women's issues, NGO, the environment, HIV/AIDS, etc. |
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