Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) is a Summit-level international conference on Africa’s development initiated by Japan, in 1993.
The first Conference (TICAD I) was held by the Government of Japan. Since then, TICAD is co-hosted by the Government of Japan, United Nations, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Bank and African Union Commission (AUC).
TICAD is an open and inclusive forum that brings together African countries and development partners, including international and regional organizations, donor countries, Asian countries, the private sector and civil society organizations, dealing with African development.
TICAD aims to :
- promote high-level political dialogue between African leaders and their partners on issues related to economic growth, trade and investment, sustainable development, human security and governance;
- integrate African priorities into the international cooperation agendas of partners and donors;
- mobilize support for Africa’s development initiatives;
- provide basic and comprehensive guidelines on Africa’s development; and
- promote cooperation between Asia and Africa with a focus on Africa’s development.
TICAD promotes “African ownership” and international partnership. It also promotes South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation within the framework of national and regional development Programmes. TICAD promotes human security and people-centered development, while aligning with Africa’s own agenda.