- Japan will train 30,000 AI professionals across Africa over the next three years.
- The country has pledged $7 billion in loans and investments to drive digital transformation.
- The initiative includes AI courses at African universities and broader technical training programs.
Japan has announced a major initiative to support Africa’s digital transformation by training 30,000 artificial intelligence (AI) experts over the next three years. Alongside this, the country has pledged $7 billion in loans and investments to support innovation, job creation, and digital infrastructure across the continent.
The announcement was made by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) in Yokohama. The three day summit is hosting leaders from over 50 African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya.
As part of this initiative, Japan will launch AI and data science programs in universities across Africa, beginning with Kenya, Uganda, and other priority nations. These programs will focus on applying AI in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics. The courses will be developed in collaboration with Professor Yutaka Matsuo from the University of Tokyo, a prominent AI researcher.
This move is part of Japan’s broader plan to enhance human capital across Africa. In addition to AI training, Japan aims to train 300,000 professionals in digital and technical fields and 35,000 healthcare workers over the next three years.
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Japan’s commitment aims to empower Africa’s youth, foster innovation, and position the continent as a competitive player in the global digital economy. The country also hopes the investment will strengthen ties between Japan and African nations while supporting inclusive and sustainable growth.
This initiative reflects Japan’s growing focus on global development through education, technology, and strategic partnerships.
