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Africa Industrialization Day 2020: Japan-Africa Business Partner Matching on 20 Nov - 4 Dec (Online)

Africa Industrialization Day 2020: Japan-Africa Business Partner Matching on 20 Nov - 4 Dec (Online)

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo will organize an online business matching event “Japan-Africa Business Partner Matching” with UNIDO ITPO Tokyo’s African Advisors and African companies from 11 countries for 20 November – 4 December 2020.

In the resolution of the UN General Assembly in 1989, November 20 was decided to be designated as “Africa Industrialization Day”. Since then, UNIDO has been organizing a variety of events every year on 20 November in collaboration with the African Union (AU) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).

On this occasion, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo will provide an online business matching platform for African and Japanese companies from 20 November to 4 December 2020. By registering on the platform and creating a company profile, Japanese companies will be able to search and see profiles of about 150 companies from 11 African countries and have online meetings during the event period. In addition, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo’s African Advisors will also be available on the platform for meetings with companies.

On the first day, “Africa Business Seminar” will be also broadcasted on the platform, which will be jointly organized with JETRO, JICA and UNDP. Details of the seminar will be announced soon.
*Additional registration is not required for those who register to the online business matching event.

 

Outline

Africa Industrialization Day: Japan-Africa Business Partner Matching (Online)

Date:  20 November (Fri.) to 4 December (Fri.)
*Meeting time should be agreed between companies on the platform (50 min/slot).
Organizer:  UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
Supporter: Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI)
Fee: Free of charge
Language: English or any other language if the both parties agree
*Interpretation will not be provided by the organizer.
Venue: Online Platform “EventHub”
*You can access the platform on your web browser, without downloading any software.
Registration:  The registration is closed as of 2 December.

 

How to use

**How to search Japanese companies**
You can search companies by country, sector, size of the company etc. Search companies of your interest and send them your message!
☆For further details, please refer to the manual

**Have an online meeting by one click on the platform** Once you set up a meeting with a Japanese company, you can have an online meeting on the platform by one click.
☆For further details, please refer to the manual

**Invite your colleague or a partner to an online meeting**
Once you set up a meeting with a Japanese company, you can invite your colleague or a partner to the meeting.
☆For further details, please refer to the manual 

◇Please click here to log in *for those who have set up a password
◇You can reset the password from here

Registered African companies

Around 150 companies from 11 African countries (Algeria, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Tunisia, Uganda), selected by UNIDO African Advisors and partner organizations. 
Besides, you can also reach UNIDO African Advisors, investment promotion agencies, and chambers of commerce registered on the platform. 

*Please register yourself to view details of the registered companies on the platform.

 

Registration Procedures

*The registration is closed as of 2 December.
1. Please click here to register. 

2. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from the platform within 2-3 days after registration.
 Complete your registration by setting your password as instructed in the e-mail.
 *Please send us a message at “Contact for inquiries” if you do not receive an e-mail in a week.

–On the Platform–
3. Read the user manual and fill out your company profile.

4. Search and check profiles of African companies and request for online meetings.
 *You can set up meetings right after your registration, even prior to the event period.

–During the event on 20 Nov – 4 Dec.–
5. Join the meetings you have set up.

 

Contact for inquiries

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo (PIC: Ms. Shigematsu / Ms. Onozaki)
E-mail: itpo.tokyo@unido.org