(i) Through JHRD Fund, organize needs assessment study for Asia-Africa University Network (AADUN).
(ii) Based on the study, facilitate to launch concrete joint research activities in collaboration with UNITWIN Networks and UNESCO Chairs

Yokohama Action Plan: [1]Transfer efficiently skill and technique, share knowledge and experience, and promote joint research within Africa and between Asia and Africa.

Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners: ● Promote knowldege-sharing and joint research activities through establishing and utilizing the network of universities and research institutions within and between Asia and Africa in the fields of renewable energy, food security, health, gender in science and technology, etc

Potential Resources, Possible Contributions: GOJ(MOFA)/UNDP/UNESCO: Through Japan Human Resources Development (JHRD) Fund, organize needs assessment study for Asia-Africa University Network (AADUN) . Based on the study, facilitate to launch concrete joint research activities in possible collaboration with other existing network in several areas such as renewable energy, food security, health, gender in science and technology in collaboration with University Twinning and networking scheme (UNITWIN) Networks and UNESCO Chairs

Status: On-going (a) A strategy for creating the Africa-Asia Development University Network (AADUN) was formulated and a charter for its Research Council was prepared and agreed among representatives of universities and research institutions from the following African countries (Algeria, Mauritius, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) and Asian countries (India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand). (b) The Secretariat was set up by the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. (c) A Web site is being created to start an interactive communication mechanism among all participants.