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1-3.  Agriculture and Rural Development  [ Boosting Economic Growth ]

1-3-0．Overall

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
		GoJ/JICA	GoJ (MOFA)/JICA: grants and technical assistance out of ¥26 billion on agriculture (*)

1-3-1．Enhance capacity to increase food production and agricultural productivity

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[1]Provide assistance to expand agricultural research, extension and advisory services including for adaptation to climate change, development of new crop varieties and improvement of soil fertility and other farming technologies, and increase the number of agriculture professionals through support for agriculture-related education and training in a gender sensitive manner.	● Promotion of organizing farmers through learning agricultural cooperative activity in Japan	GoJ（MAFF）	Hold training courses for promotion of organizing farmers (¥22 million for FY 2008, ¥32 million* for FY 2009)
[3]Increase rice production through developing capacities to adopt systematic crop management, and new methodologies including wider use of New Rice for Africa (NERICA), aiming at doubling the rice production in African countries in ten years.	● Doubling rice production in African countries within 10 years	GoJ(MOFA)/JICA/AGRA	AGRA: Support for rice crop development, improvement of soils, strengthening of rice markets, and development of water management systems

1-3-3．Support sustainable management of water resources and land use

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[3]Enhance water resources management capacity through better tillage methods and water harvesting and storage, introduction of new technologies and capacity building of local governments and farmers’ organizations.	● Improve technical method for land and water development / management to increase agricultural production especially in rice	GoJ（MAFF）	(i) Study implementation（¥ 210 million for FY 2008, ¥ 210 million for FY 2009) (ii) Provide budget to IWMI Trust Fund （¥ 11 million for FY 2008）

1-3-4．Others

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
	● Immediate interventions to address rising food prices: rapidly increased supply response for food staples; assistance to consumers; targeted interventions to address hunger	GoJ/WBG and other partners	GoJ: Provide emergency food aid worth of ＄100 million between May and July 2008 (mainly targeting Africa) , and other measures to be identified

2-1.  Community Development  [ Achieving MDGs-- Economic and Social dimension of human security ]

2-1-2．Community based approach building on functional hubs

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[2]Encourage involvement of local people in the school management (“School for All”) in order to enhance their access to education and learning outcomes, and to strengthen linkages with local economy including through home grown feeding programmes.	● Expand school-based management of schools with community participation and extend programs to additional countries. Illustrative activities include measures to improve and disseminate tools for community management of schools, train school committees	GoJ(MOFA)/GoJ（MOF）/JICA	Expand “School for All” models for 10,000 schools

2-2.  Education  [ Achieving MDGs-- Economic and Social dimension of human security ]

2-2-0．Overall

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
		GoJ(MOFA)/JICA	GOJ (MOFA)/JICA: Grants and technical assistance out of ¥44 billion on education (*)

2-2-1．Basic education - expansion of access and quality

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[3]Promote capacity development of local education administration and community-based school management through “School for All” programme.	● Expand school-based management of schools with community participation and extend programs to additional countries. Illustrative activities include measures to improve and disseminate tools for community management of schools, train school committees	GoJ(MOFA)/GoJ（MOF）/JICA/WBG	GoJ(MOFA/MOF)/JICA: (i) Expand “School for All” models for 10,000 schools
[4]Promote knowledge/experience sharing within Africa and between Asia and Africa on such themes as culture and gender sensitive curricula, learning materials and training manuals.	● Expand teacher training in math and science through SMASE (Strengthening of Mathematics and Science in Education) by extending program to additional countries and encouraging sharing of experiences	GoJ(MOFA)/JICA/WBG	GoJ (MOFA)/JICA: Enhancement of teaching ability of 100,000 teachers of Math & Science
[5]Others	● Empower literacy programms and learners to contribute to peaceful and sustainable community delvelopment and for better management of education and health	UNESCO	Implement Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE) in 22 countries

2-2-2．Post basic education and higher education/research

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[2]Strengthen partnership among universities, colleges and research institutes through joint researches and the exchange of researchers and students to expand research and knowledge accumulation in science and technology.	● Strengthen partnership among universities, colleges and research institutions through joint researchers and the exchange of researchers and information/knowledge sharing	UNESCO/JICA/UNU/Hiroshima University	Africa-Asia University Dialogue for Basic Education Development Project

2-2-3．Multi-sectoral approach

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[1]Establish child-friendly school environment through comprehensive packages of assistance including safe water and sanitation facilities with separate toilets for boys and girls, school feeding, or food for schooling (take-home ration) and first aid and referral services.	● Provide School feeding or food for schooling to girls	WFP	Provide school meals to 23 million children in 45 African countries in cooperation with NGOs and national governments

2-3.  Health  [ Achieving MDGs-- Economic and Social dimension of human security ]

2-3-0．Overall

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
		GoJ(MOFA)/JICA	GoJ (MOFA)/JICA: Grants and technical assistance out of ¥43 billion on health (*)

2-3-3．Measures against infectious diseases

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[6]Make efforts to control or eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases through awareness raising, treatment and access to safe water and sanitation.	● Strengthen control and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD), through greater access to rapid impact interventions and opitimal use of resources through integrated vector management	GoJ（MHLW）/GoJ(MOFA)/JICA	GoJ (MOFA)/JICA: Grants and technical assistance out of ¥43 billion mentioned above(*)

4.  Addressing Environmental/Climate Change issues

4-1. Mitigation

4-1.(1) Promotion of mitigation measures

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[2]Promote the formulation of projects and awareness-raising campaigns for further implementation of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), and support the institutional and capacity development of Designated National Agencies in each country.	● Support investments in sustainable land and forest management and identification of emission reductions and carbon finance opportunities from REDD(Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries)	GoJ/WBG	WB: Help access to FCPF and CIF

4-1. (2)Promotion of the use of clean energy and improvement of energy access

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[1]Support the formulation of policies and plans to expand usage of renewable energy, and assist renewable energy programmes including facilitating transfer of management and maintenance technology.	● Support development and use of clean energy, including solar energy, through sector strategy and policy formulation and investment in renewable energy	GoJ/WBG	IFC: $ 4-5 million investment in clean energy

4-2.Adaptation

4-2. (1)Measures against natural disasters

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[2]Assist efforts to establish early warning systems and strengthen capacity at the community level to cope with natural disasters.	● Support disaster prevention and management capacity (focus on droughts and floods and main vulnerable countries)	GoJ/WBG	GoJ: Support by "Cool Earth Partnership" and "Hatoyama Initiative" (*)

4-2. (3)Others

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
	● Support African countries’ efforts for addressing and adapting to climate change at national, sub-national and community levels, under the Japan-UNDP Joint Framework for Partnering to Address Climate Change in Africa	GoJ(MOFA)/UNDP/GEF	GoJ (MOFA): Provide funds of $ 92.1 million as a part of the Japanese “Cool Earth Partnership”
			UNDP: Carry out the programme
			UNDP/GEF: Provide funds of $ 31 million
	● Support African countries’ effort for adapting to climate change at national and community levels	GoJ(MOFA)/UNDP	GoJ (MOFA): Support the projects through Japan-UNDP Partnership Fund UNDP: Implement the project ($1 million)
	● Support to the Community based Adaptation for Climate Change	UNDP/GEF/UNV/GoJ	UNV Japan Trust Fund: $1,000,000 / UNV Special Voluntary Fund: $552,909

4-3. Water and Sanitation

4-3.(0) Overall

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
		GoJ(MOFA)/JICA/WBG	GoJ (MOFA)/JICA: Grants and technical assistance out of ¥30 billion on water and sanitation (*)

4-3. (2)Access to safe water and sanitation facilities

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[1]Promote the development of water and sanitation facilities with affordable technologies. [2]Support capacity building of managers and users of water and sanitation system and promote awareness raising campaigns to improve hygiene practices including hand washing.	● Promote the development of water and sanitation facilities (e.g. wells including those with solar panels, and toilets)	GoJ(MOFA)/JICA	Provide safe drinking water to 6.5 million people

5.  Broadening the Partnership

5-1．Promote South-South Cooperation - Asia-Africa Cooperation, Africa-Africa Cooperation

Yokohama Action Plan	Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners	Implementing Partners	Potential Resources, Possible Contributions (Summary)
[1]Transfer efficiently skill and technique, share knowledge and experience, and promote joint research within Africa and between Asia and Africa.	●Enhance African local NGOs’ (member associations’) understanding about human security concept and its careful application in planning and implemention of activities and broadly share experiences within Africa	IPPF Africa Regional Office IPPF member associations in Africa including Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU); Family Planning Association of Liberia (FPAL); Family Planning Association of Angola (ANGOBEFA); Association de Bien-Etre Familial- Naissances Desirables (ANEF-ND)	Research on human security and reproductive health in Africa
[2]Promote the exchange of people, trade and investment and services to strengthen the ties between Asia and Africa.	● Expand Asia Africa Knowledge Co-creation Program (AAKCP)	JICA	JICA: Promote AAKCP in 12 countries for improving management

●Concrete projects will be selected through consultations between Japan/Implementing Partners and African countries.
●MDB projects are to be decided.
●$ = US dollars
●Assistance measures written on a yellow ground are those embodied in 2008 (JFY) after TICAD IV.
●Assistance measures written on a pink ground are those embodied in 2009 (JFY) after TICAD IV.