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• Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV) sets framework for a “century of African growth”

Yokohama, Japan, 30 May 2008 - Representatives from 51 African countries, including 40 Heads of State and Government, joined with Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda of Japan, in creating a blueprint for a “century of African growth” at the Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV), the three-day summit-level event in Yokohama, Japan, that concludes today. Read more...

• Address by H.E. Mr. Yasuo Fukuda, Prime Minister of Japan at the Opening Session of the Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV), on May 28, 2008

". . . Our host city Yokohama has always served as Japan's gateway to the world ever since Japan started down its path to modernization 150 years ago. In hosting the Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV), there is truly no other city as appropriate as Yokohama. . . . Today we are honored to have representatives from 52 African nations and from many Asian nations and donor countries. In addition, a number of international organizations, special guests, and representatives of NGOs are also participating. With all these participants, this TICAD IV has become a truly historic event. " Full text here.

• Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV) Sets Agenda for Hope and Opportunity

Yokohama, Japan, 26 May 2008 – More than 40 African heads of State will gather in Yokohama, Japan for the Fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV) on May 28 to 30, hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda. The summit-level event is this year’s largest international conference on African development. Read more...