Naoki Ando
Senior Vice President, Japan International Cooperation Agency
Mr. Ando Naoki is the Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). He has extensive experience in international development and cooperation, having held various key positions within JICA. Prior to his current role, Mr. Ando contributed significantly to JICA’s initiatives in promoting sustainable development, poverty reduction, and infrastructure development in developing countries. His work has spanned various regions and sectors, enhancing Japan's global development partnerships. Mr. Ando holds a Master of Arts in International Development Policy from Stanford University.
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Getting to the crux of financing infrastructure in Africa
Bruegel, CGD, and JICA gathered experts to tackle obstacles to financing Africa's infrastructure, aiming to close a USD15 trillion gap by 2040