Smart Africa and JICA Advance Towards Digital Cooperation Agreement at TICAD9
According to Smart Africa, this collaboration highlights the shared commitment of Africa and Japan to leverage technology for inclusive growth and sustainable development across the continent.
At the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Smart Africa CEO Lacina Koné signed the Minutes of Meetings with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA ), marking a significant milestone towards a future Memorandum of Cooperation.
The upcoming partnership will focus on strengthening digital skills, fostering innovation, and developing infrastructure to empower Africa’s youth and accelerate the continent’s digital transformation.
According to Smart Africa, this collaboration highlights the shared commitment of Africa and Japan to leverage technology for inclusive growth and sustainable development across the continent.

