Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
Aug. 21 (Hybrid) TICAD9 Thematic Event (MAFF) “Fostering the Future Through International Collaborative Research: Young Researchers Engaging with Africa”
2025.08.15
The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), with the support of the Japan Intellectual Support Network in Agricultural Sciences (JISNAS), will host a thematic seminar entitled “Fostering the Future Through International Collaborative Research – Young Researchers Engaging with Africa” as an official side event of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). The event will take place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 18:30 to 19:30 (JST) at Pacifico Yokohama, Exhibition Hall D, and will be held in a hybrid format.
The sustainable development of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries in Africa requires the promotion of international collaborative research and the development of the next generation of researchers. There is a growing demand for highly specialized human resources in various fields such as agriculture, food, nutrition, and climate change in Africa. In Japan, nurturing and supporting individuals engaged in research and international cooperation in Africa is also a crucial issue.
This event will feature early-career researchers from both Africa and Japan, who will share their on-the-ground experiences and insights gained through international collaborative research. Building on JIRCAS’s more than 50 years of experiments in this field, the event will also include a panel discussion on strengthening research networks and exploring new possibilities for international collaboration aimed at sustainable development in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
Aligned with TICAD9’s theme, “Co-creating Innovative Solutions with Africa,” this event aims to showcase the efforts and realities faced by young researchers, highlight Japan’s contributions to international development, and promote the formation of future-oriented networks and human resources.
The event welcomes researchers, students, practitioners, and anyone interested in cooperation with Africa and the advancement of sustainable agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
Event Highlights:
1. Presentations by young researchers from Africa and Japan on field experiences, challenges, and prospects for sustainable agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
2. Insights into 50+ years of JIRCAS-led international collaborative research and its relevance to Africa’s development.
3. Panel discussion on strengthening research networks and fostering talent for future international cooperation.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 18:30–19:30 (JST)
Venue: Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama (PACIFICO Yokohama）
1-1-1, Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012, JAPAN
Language: Japanese and English with simultaneous interpretation
Format: Hybrid
Registration is required and can be completed through the JIRCAS website by Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 17:00 JST.
https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/
Contact:
OMORI Keisuke (Head of Information and Public Relations Office, JIRCAS)
E-mail: koho-jircas@ml.affrc.go.jp
