Pleased to meet with H.E Mr. Takeshi Iwaya, Foreign Minister of Japan. A good exchange on insights and reflections of UN Development's work & partnerships in global stabilization efforts, providing critical support for climate, energy, and human security & crisis response. #TICAD9

At #TICAD9, we're shaping the future of Africa-Japan health cooperation. The high-level dialogue featuring Haoliang Xu focused on resilient health systems including dissussion on pandemic preparedness and universal health coverage.

The #SDGs financing gap is $4 trillion per year; in Africa, the gap is $1.3 trillion. While in Japan for #TICAD9, I sat down with NHKニュース to discuss how important private sector is to close the gap & boost Africa's economic opportunities. www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ne…

A productive meeting with Japan-AU Parliamentary League for Friendship during #TICAD9. We had a great discussion about how the League of MPs plays a vital role in the TICAD process with knowledge-sharing, learning, and cooperation with the African Union, with UN Development support.

An informative meeting with Ms. Miyazaki Katsura, Executive Senior Vice President of JICA 国際協力機構 🇯🇵. We discussed strengthening UN Development-JICA partnership on shared priorities like human security & advancing collaboration with the Japanese private sector to boost #SDGs. #TICAD9.

Honored to join Haoliang Xu for a productive exchange with the Japan-AU Parliamentary League for Friendship. Thank you to the League for the warm exchange. #TICAD #TICAD9

Financing the #SDGs adequately can accelerate progress. At the Joint SDG Fund #TICAD9 event "Unlocking Africa's Potential & scaling innovative financing for SDG Transitions", I spoke about tools like INFFs that can unlock hundreds of billions in financing to achieve the #SDGs.

Productive meeting with Amb. Amb. Selma Haddadi on the sidelines of #TICAD9. Discussions focused on strategic collaboration with the African Union Commission + advancing women and youth leadership through #timbuktoo & #AfYWL, key to driving Agendas 2063 & 2030. #TICAD

Honoured to moderate #TICAD9 Public-Private Business Dialogue opened by Japan’s PM 石破茂, with HE President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana, JICA President Mr. Tanaka & sector leaders. Discussions showed that innovation and bold partnerships are pivotal to unlocking Africa’s future.

Always a pleasure to meet w/ HE Judith SUMINWA TULUKA, PM of #DRC. Together w/ Gouvernement RdCONGO, UN Development is driving a transformation. The expansion of PDL 145 territoires, bringing schools, health centres, roads & clean water to 145 territories, shows bold commitment to reducing inequalities #TICAD9

Great to meet H.E. Michel Régis Onanga Ndiaye, Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Gabon at #TICAD9. We discussed how to unlock Gabon’s full potential through inclusive governance, wealth transformation & sustainable investment. UN Development remains committed to supporting Gabon’s development priorities.

#TICAD9 HDP Nexus event, 'Promoting Economic Inclusion and Self-Reliance of Forcibly Displaced Persons in Africa through Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexus Approaches,' showcases how Africa and Japan can turn displacement crises into pathways.

We are honored to co-organise AFRI CONVERSE with #JICA. The power of #partnerships between #Africa and #Japan can drive bold, innovative strategies to tackle the current challenges facing the #Sahel region — and unlock its full potential.

A great pleasure to meet with H.E. President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe. We discussed Zimbabwe’s leadership in promoting global peace, security, and multilateral dialogue, and I reiterated UN Development’s support to Zimbabwe on its important development journey.

As the close of #TICAD9, I thank African and Japan leadership for a robust & successful event. As a co-organizer, UN Development welcomes TICAD’s outcome document as a strong framework for advancing our shared commitments on trade, climate action & development in Africa.

🔹 UNDP Africa co-hosted a high-impact dialogue with #Africatalyst on Japan-funded pilot projects for credit rating. Together, we aim to catalyze financial reforms, unlock long-term growth & expand financing opportunities for African countries.

What does progress look like in Africa? The #TICAD9 Impact Report is packed with powerful stories of innovation, human security & sustainable growth. Discover how ideas became impact through Africa-Japan-UNDP collaboration undp.org/africa/publica…

Volunteers from Africa shine at UNDP’s Africa Week at #EXPO2025 From sharing stories to dressing visitors in African attire, they brought the spirit of the continent to life. un.org/expo2025/ja/no…

Youth from the #YouthTICAD2025 Committee and 国連開発計画（UNDP）駐日代表事務所 joined UNDP Africa Goodwill Ambassador & artist PATORANKING in a music video shoot! He experienced a Japanese tea ceremony for the first time. A beautiful example of cultural exchange driving co-creation across borders

60 years of UN Development prove one thing: progress is possible. 80 years of the United Nations highlight another: we need systems that can adapt and evolve faster. At #UNGA80, Africa’s call will be loud: invest in people & planet, drive integration & scale innovations. #UNGA2025