Announcements Archive

August 2006

Japanese Academics Join WB Chief Economist John Page for Round Table Discussion on Africa

Japanese academics and development practitioners joined World Bank Chief Economist for Africa, Mr. John Page for a Round Table Discussion on Africa at the World Bank Tokyo Office on August 8, 2006. Held to exchange information on on-going research in Africa and explore opportunities for cooperation between academic circles in Japan and the Bank, participants agreed to follow up on discussions in the future.

World Bank Public Seminar: “Challenges and New Opportunities in Africa”

A World Bank Public Seminar on “Challenges and New Opportunities in Africa” was held on August 7, 2006, connecting the TDLC, Osaka University Nakanoshima Center and South Africa via videoconference. In collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Kankeiren (Kansai Economic Federation), the seminar was organized by the World Bank Group as part of a continuing effort to stimulate private sector interest in Africa.