Youth TICAD 2025
A future co-created by youth from Africa and Japan. A platform for dialogue and collaboration toward realizing the Youth Agenda 2055.
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100 youth delegates from over 40 African countries and Japan will gather in Yokohama this August to discuss "Co-creating the Future We Want for 2055."
This is the first-ever youth-led version of the Africa Development Conference, supported by JICA, UNDP, and UNV!
Officially recognized as a partner project by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Youth TICAD is positioned as an official side event of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9).
Shift to Co-creation
From "aid" to "co-creation." Building equal partnerships between youth from Japan and Africa.
Youth-led
Next-generation leaders take the initiative to realize "The Future We Want."
Youth Agenda 2055
Working towards the realization of a policy proposal that envisions the future and actions for the next 30 years.
Positioning of Youth TICAD 2025
As the core event of the Youth Agenda 2055 Project, Youth TICAD 2025 will showcase achievements so far and formulate future actions.
Youth Agenda 2055 Project
A 30-year future co-creation project by youth from Japan and Africa.
Feb 2024 – Jul 2025
Over 900 youth from Japan and Africa participated
- ・Online & offline meetings
- ・Workshops & training
- ・Co-creation of policy proposal
Outcome
Youth Agenda 2055:
The Future We Want
Policy proposal envisioning the future and actions for the next 30 years
100 youth changemakers will gather
Outcome Presentation
Official presentation of Youth Agenda 2055: The Future We Want
Action Planning
Youth from Japan and Africa will jointly formulate concrete action plans for the implementation phase
Implementation Plan
Africa Training Tour
Joint projects with private companies
Other implementation projects
*The above are currently in the planning and preparation stage.
Details will be announced as they are decided.
After August 2025
Implementation of action plans formulated at Youth TICAD 2025
Through ongoing collaborative projects by youth from Japan and Africa, we aim to realize Youth Agenda 2055
Long-term Vision for 2055
Youth TICAD 2025 is not a one-off event, but a major milestone in a grand 30-year future co-creation project. The journey toward realizing "The Future We Want," envisioned by youth from Japan and Africa, begins here.
Why Youth TICAD Now?
Purpose
The purpose is for young people from Japan and Africa to discuss actions toward realizing the "Future We Want" and to deliver their voices to TICAD.
We aim to deepen connections among youth from Africa and Japan, as well as across generations, to co-create a sustainable future.
Context
Africa: The youth population is rapidly increasing, and by 2050, about 70% of the population will be under 30. While this presents a significant driving force, it also brings challenges such as youth unemployment and social instability due to insufficient education and employment opportunities.
Japan: Although Japan enjoys economic prosperity and a stable social foundation, the rapid aging and declining birthrate are increasing the burden on the younger generation.
By focusing on the complementary nature of these challenges and strengths, we aim to transform relationships through youth leadership.
3-Days Program
Intensive program held in Yokohama from August 18 to 20, 2025
Day 1 (Mon, Aug 18) @ JICA Yokohama
Limited to 100 youth from Japan & Africa (pre-registration required)Project Co-creation Workshop
Participants will form teams based on their own issues and visions, and create co-creation ideas together.
Day 2 (Tue, Aug 19) @ JICA Yokohama
Limited to 100 youth from Japan & Africa (pre-registration required)Fieldwork & Project Pitch
After on-site visits, participants will refine their ideas and present them in a final pitch to receive feedback.
Day 3 (Wed, Aug 20) @ Pacifico Yokohama + JICA Yokohama
Before application opensTICAD Official Thematic Event & Cultural Exchange Night
The official TICAD thematic event (Youth Drive) will be held, featuring presentations of Youth TICAD outcomes and intergenerational discussions. In the evening, a cultural exchange event (Cultural Evening) will be held for youth to connect through music and art.
Organizers & Partners
Supported by international and governmental organizations
Operator
Youth TICAD 2025 Executive CommitteeOrganizer
Co-organizers
Partners
Executive Committee
Youth TICAD 2025 Executive Committee
Youth TICAD 2025 is planned and managed by an executive committee composed of young people from Africa and Japan.
Members with diverse backgrounds leverage their expertise to create a platform for dialogue among youth who will shape the future of Africa and Japan.