This contribution has been utilized to support for various OAU initiatives such as establishing early warning system and holding conferences for conflict resolution. The project is designed to promote the reintegration of returnees of African refugees through implementation of micro-finance as an seed money for starting small enterprises. Japan will provide assistance to Mozambique and other countries in Africa in their efforts for mine clearance and rehabilitation of victims. Followed by the previous AAF in Indonesia in 1994 and Thailand in 1997, the third AAF will be held next year. Regional workshops in Africa will also be organized to discuss concrete action.
Japan intends to set up bases for human capacity building in Africa.
In this program, lectures and symposiums will be held across Japan with the participation of African people engaged in development activities. The project aims to increase grassroots support for Japan's assistance to Africa.