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20th TICAD - Japan and Africa
 Pictured at the TICAD V Seminar held at the University of Pretoria are (l-r) Nepad CEO Dr Ibrahim Mayaki, DBSA Senior Policy Analyst Mr David Monyae, JICA President Dr Akihiko Tanawa and Japanese Ambassador Mr Yutaka Yoshizawa.Since its inception TICAD has been a major feature of Japan’s partnership with Africa, drawing from its own development experience and the role it played in the so called ‘East Asian Miracle’.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador of Japan in South Africa, Mr Yutaka Yoshizawa outlined the progress of TICAD since its inception. He said that the intention was "not to impose policies or ideas". He added that there were 100 Japanese companies working in South Africa and collectively had created 150 000 jobs.
The main themes of TICAD V to be held in Yokohama from 1-3 June are, "Robust and Sustainable Economy"; "Inclusive and Resilient Society" and; "Peace and Stability".
South Africa was "a symbol of peaceful democratic transformation," said Dr Akihiko Tanaka, President of the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) in his keynote address.
South African Legislative Sectors International Consultative Seminar
 Parliament’s social and economic transformation programmes must be guided by a long-term vision if they are they to be sustainable. Addressing the 3rd International Consultative Seminar in Cape Town yesterday, Minister in the Presidency, Mr Trevor Manuel said the National Development Plan is government’s long-term vision and plan which provides overarching goals to be achieved by 2013 and it outlines targets which are carefully calibrated milestones along a path to prosperity and equity for all South Africans.
In his speech, entitled “Perspectives on the role of Parliaments and Legislatures in long-term sustainable economic growth and development”, Manuel reminded delegates that Parliament plays a pivotal role in the long-term growth and development objectives of the country. “It is in Parliament where the debates about what is in the best interests of the public should be
raised.”.
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