GoJ/UNV: Dispatch Asian Volunteers to Africa (2006-2008: $ 1.65 million)

Yokohama Action Plan: [2]Promote the exchange of people, trade and investment and services to strengthen the ties between Asia and Africa.

Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners: ● Promote Asia-Africa cooperation, as well as Japan/Africa/Africa tri-angular cooperation

Potential Resources, Possible Contributions: GoJ/UNV: Dispatch Asian Volunteers to Africa (2006-2008: $ 1.65 million)

Related Links: GoJ (MOFA)/JICA: (i) Hold seminars in Japan or in third countries and (ii) help Asian countries dispatch experts to Africa out of GoJ/JICA Budget
GoJ/UNDP/WBG: Hold the Fifth Africa-Asia Bussiness Forum (AABF V) in the early part of 2009
UNIDO/UNWTO: Provide technical cooperation for the organizaion of AABF V
WBG: Promote knowledge sharing between African countries and emerging partners in Asia, and seek co-financing in African countries from Asian partners

Status: On-going:
- Tanzania - 3 volunteers (1 international (Asian), 2 national served in the area of SME development
- Zambia - 4 volunteers (2 international (Asian), 2 national) served in the area of agricultural development

Status: On-going: Deployment of 5 International (Asian:Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Philippines) and 7 National UNV volunteers was completed for Tanzania (suporting the growth of small and medium enterprises) and Zambia (capacity building for use and adaption of innovative agricultural practices).