Dr. Emmanuel Obuah

Tuskegee University

Bio

Dr. Emmanuel E. Obuah is an Assistant Professor of Political Science, Tuskegee University where he teaches American Government, International Law, IPE and Comparative Politics. Prior to joining Tuskegee University, Dr. Obuah was a full professor of International Relations and Diplomacy.

Ms. Josephine Nyame is a doctoral student in Integration Public Policy and Development, Department of History and Political Science, Tuskegee University. Her doctoral research is on Food Systems, Agricultural policies and International Development.

From Aid to Co-Creation: The Evolution of TICAD and the Changing Character of Japan–Africa Development Cooperation

Abstract

TICAD has become one of the longest-running platforms for Africa–Japan development cooperation. Yet the framework has changed considerably over three decades. This paper examines that evolution and asks what it reveals about the changing character of development cooperation between Japan and Africa. Using qualitative documentary analysis, the study synthesized scholarly literature on TICAD, the Government of Japan, and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) policy and implementation documents.