The SADC-DFRC bade farewell to Mr Tetsuya Fukunaga, former JICA Development Finance Advisor to the SADC-DFRC. Mr Fukunaga was deployed to the SADC-DFRC by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency for a period of four years. He has had remarkable achievements during his tenure, and in particular, the following among others: 

 

i) Promotion of SADC-DFRC’s participation in the Tokyo International Conference of African Development (TICAD 7);

ii) Enhancing training programs for SADC DFIs in EAC and COMESA countries in partnership with SADC-DFRC;

iii) Reviewing of JICA’s training programmes and mobilization of participation from the SADC member states;  

iv) Collecting and sharing of best practices of MSMEs promotion in Japan and Asian countries; 

v) Promotion of ODA Loans for infrastructure projects in the SADC region; and

vi) Exchanging knowledge and experience from Japan and Asian countries.

 

The SADC DFI Network has substantially benefitted from JICA and extends its appreciation for the continued support.