JICA: Decuple the quota of trainees in the field of trade

Yokohama Action Plan

[2]Scale up “Aid for Trade” to increase the global competitiveness of African countries by accelerating assistance including Japan’s “Development Initiative for Trade” and support the early, fair and balanced conclusion of the WTO Doha development Agenda negotiations.

Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners

● Promote trade of African countries, expansion of Aid for Trade programs, including by leveraging knowledge of Asian countries and provision of technical assistance

Potential Resources, Possible Contributions

JICA: Decuple the quota of African trainees in the field of trade

Implementing Partners

EC/EU Member Countries/GoJ/JICA/WBG/Asian countries and other partners

Related Links

EU: € 2 billion　per year out of which ○% for African countries in the framework of EU Aid for Trade (*)
GoJ(MOFA): Provide financial assistance to trade-related technical projects in cooperation with international organizations
WBG: Promote South-South cooperation and knowledge sharing between Asia-Africa countries and provide technical assistance for trade policy capacity building

Current Status of Implementation 2009

Country

Africa

Status

A total of 128 trainees participated in a series of JICA’s training program (training courses in Japan, third-country training courses, seminars, etc.) in the field of trade.

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Budget

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Current Status of Implementation 2008

Country

Africa

Status

A total of 68 trainees participated in a series of JICA’s training program (training courses in Japan, third-country training courses, seminars, etc.) in the field of trade.

More information

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Budget

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