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| 1. Number of Events in Yokohama Linked to the 4th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV) Set to Increase 〜 100 days until Yokohama hold the conference 〜 |
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Monday, February 18 will mark the 100th day before the start of the 4th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV, May 28〜30, 2008). As the host city, Yokohama will see many events happening during these 100 days. The events will focus attention on the importance of the conference, carry out initiatives for grassroots exchange, and provide venues for community debate. Beginning Saturday, February 16, the number of cultural exchange events and education−related initiatives held in Yokohama by residents and local university students will start to rise. Further, in line with the theme of TICAD IV, “Towards a Vibrant Africa,” symposiums and other events will be held to explore the role of Yokohama and Japan in African development, and the challenges and potential of developing business related to Africa. (Please see “Events and Info”for more details.) ※About Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD)
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◆Commemorative Symposium for TICAD IV Lecture by Sadako Ogata, President of Japan International Cooperation Agency and former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; and a panel discussion exploring the role and potential of Yokohama and Japan in African development will be held. 【Date】Saturday, 29 March 14:00〜16:30 【Site】Pacifico Yokohama Conference center 1F Main Hall 【Inquiries】150th Anniversary of the Port Opening & Creative City Headquarters TEL: 045（671）4346 【Website】http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/keiei/kaikou/jigyou/press/080122.html(Japanese) |
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◆Events Planned by University Students in Yokohama 〜Africa is coming to the City〜 Events featuring local university students will be held to convey a sense of Africa. ◎African Time Talk sessions including overseas students from Africa. Other events include Cafe Africa, where visitors can drink African coffee and enjoy a light meal. 【Date】 Sat, 16 Feb. 13:00〜16:30 【Site】 Yokohama National University University Hall 4F ◎Experience Africa 〜Come, See, Touch〜 Visitors can experience the games, clothing, music, food, and other aspects of various African countries 【Date】 Sun, 16 Mar. 10:00〜16:30 【Site】 Gender Equality Center Yokohama ◎African Festival In Kanazawa 2008 Visitors can learn about African Culture through a participatory drama on the theme of “African Family and Friends,” talk shows, African music, and other events. 【Date】 Sun, 30 Mar. 13:30〜16:30 【Site】 Hakkei Elementary School ◎The potential of the UN considered from the perspective of Rwanda A Forum held by Japan Model United Nations Society, a students union. Revival of the United Nations Security Council at the time of the Rwanda conflict, a lecture by Yasushi Akashi (former UN Undersecretary―General) , etc. 【Date】 Sun, 20 Apr. 13:30〜17:00 【Site】 Keio University Hiyoshi Campus 【Inquiries】 Yokohama Association for International Communications and Exchanges (YOKE) TEL: 045(222)173 |
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◆African Month The City of Yokohama has designated the month of May as “African Month.” During this time, The City will focus intensively on Africa-related projects such as symposiums in line with the theme of TICAD IV, “Towards a Vibrant Africa,” and cultural exchange events. ◎Commemorative concert for TICAD IV Percussion concert by musicians from Senegal, and Yokohama. 【Date】 Fri, 16, Sat, 17 May 【Site】 Kannai Hall ◎African Festa 2008 Visitors can enjoy African music & dance show, African dishes, workshop and other events. 【Date】 Sat, 17, Sun, 18 May 【Site】 Akarenga Park ◎Cinema Africa(African Film Festival) Screening African films which has not released in Japan. 【Date】 Thu, 22〜Sun, 25 May 【Site】 Yokohama Media and Communications Center Main Hall ◎African Fair 2008 Exhibits of the products of various African countries, as well as presentations relating to African culture and tourism. 【Date】 Wed, 28 May〜Sun, 1 Jun. 【Site】 Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall ◎Africa Symposium Eminent intellectuals and businessmen from around the world debate the future of expanding business into Africa based on the theme of TICAD IV, “Towards a Vibrant Africa. 【Date】 Thu, 29 May 【Site】 Pacifico Yokohama Conference Center (tentative) ◎“Africa Train” service The interior of the subway will be given an African look. 【Date】 Mid Apr.〜Sat, 31 May 【Site】 Yokohama Municipal-Subway 【Inquiries】 150th Anniversary of the Port Opening & Creative City Headquarters TEL: 045(671)4344 【Website】 http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/keiei/kaikou/jigyou/press/080107.html (Japanese) |
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◆2nd African Festival Yokohama With embassy areas filled with information from African countries, an African photo exhibition, a comedy show featuring African comedians, an African traditional music and dance set, an African food court, and more, there is something of Africa for all ages to enjoy to the full. 【Date】Friday, 4 〜 Sunday, 6 April 11:00〜19:00 (〜17:00 on 6) 【Site】Red Brick Warehouse No.1 Building 2F, 3F 【Inquiries】African Festival Yokohama Committee TEL:045（317）7890 【Website】http://www.africanfestyokohama.com/english/index.html(English) |
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◆“One School ,One Country” Project With the cooperation of 35 African countries with embassies in Japan, elementary students of 55 municipal primary schools learn about African countries. 【Inquiries】Board of Education, Elementary and Junior High School Education Division TEL: 045（671）4147 150th Anniversary of the Port Opening & Creative City Headquarters TEL: 045（671）4344 【Website】http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/kyoiku/topics/200122-01.html(Japanese) |
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◆“One Station, One Country” Project All municipal subway stations will introduce aspects of African countries. With the cooperation of the embassies of each country, national flags, panels, and tourism posters will be exhibited. 【Inquiries】150th Anniversary of the Port Opening & Creative City Headquarters TEL: 045（671）4346 【Website】http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/keiei/kaikou/jigyou/press/080201-1.pdf (Japanese) |
| ■【Yokohama footnotes】vol.12 Yokohama and Africa 〜International aid through medical donations〜 |
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The City of Yokohama is conducting international aid by donating its pharmaceutical stockpile to areas of need. Starting in 2005, medicines that are still within the validity date are being donated to NGOs after the City’s stockpile is replaced each year. In 2005 and 2006, these medicines were sent to Gedaref Province in east Sudan to be used by Rocinantes, a medical NGO working in the area.
Sudan at that time had just reached the end of its civil war and there was still turbulence in the country. However, much of international aid was directed to Darfur in west Sudan, leaving the east parts of the country short of medical assistance. Yokohama’s donation of pharmaceutical stockpile was made under such circumstances, aiming to support Sudan’s reconstruction. In June 2006, the City of Yokohama was presented a letter of appreciation from the Minister of Public Health of Gedarf Province. 【Inquiries】Health and Social Welfare Bureau Medical Policy Division TEL: 045(671)3740 |