Nurturing a Prosperous Africa in the

21st Century

“Endeavoring to make Japan a nation with the lowest tax rate among all of the developed

countries, a leading nation in the development of next generation technology to create

new industries, as well as, a nation indispensible in solving poverty across the developing

world.”

2009 UNU/UNESCO International Conference

George Hara• Chairman of the Board, Alliance Forum Foundation

• Group Chairman and CEO, DEFTA Partners

• Advisor, Japanese Ministry of Finance

• Prime Minister’s Special Commissioner on the Government Tax Panel

• Advisor, Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry

• Advisor, Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

DEFTA PARTNERS GROUP

Largest DVD

Chip Supplier;

IPO in NASDAQ

in 1995

Video Conference on ISDN

IPO in 1991. 2001

Acquired by Polycom

Largest PC UNIX Software

Company; IPO in NASDAQ

in 1993

Video Conference on ASDL IPO in

1996;

Acquired PictureTel in 2001.

B2B Engine;

Merged with

Ariba in 1999

Leading Digital TV

DSP; M & A with

Zoran in 2005

Leading Fiber Optical IC

Developer; Merged

with Conexant in 2000

1st Commercialized

Relational Database

Engine; IPO in 1996

3rd Largest PC Software

Company in the 1990s; IPO in

NASDAQ in 1989 and London

Stock Exchange in 1986

Digital display

controller;

Merged with Intel in

2005Leader in Architecture

Transition: Acquired by IBM in

2008

1st ISP Company; IPO

in 1995; Merged wi/

WorldCom

in 1997 and

acquired

Video and Security

Solutions;

Acquired by Cisco in 2007

GROUP

1st Commercialized

TCP/IP Software

Company (1979); 1996

Merged with Attachmate

Virtual Ink

Previous Portfolio

Pointing Device Acquired

by Mimio

Video Conference for HD Era

Next-generation video compression

technology

EnterpriseReporting

Platform

IPO in 1998.

Te

chn

olo

gy E

volu

tion

DEFTA PARTNERS GROUP

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Communicator Industry PUC

Textile

Steel

１９００ １９３０ １９６０ １９７０ １９８０ １９９０ ２０２０

IT Industry

(Computer Centric)

PUC Technologies will

create the Post-computer

industry

Standard of LivingStandard of LivingStandard of LivingStandard of Living

Key Industry 80 years ago

Key Industry 40 years ago

Current Key Industries

PUC＝Pervasive Ubiquitous Communications

The Historical Trend of Key Industries

Shift to next key

industry

Post Computer Industry

Developing Countries can leapfrog

beyond the IT era through the use

of PUC technology

世界のインターネット環境事情Improving the Standard of Living in Developing Countries through

the Use of PUC Technologies

Asia

Africa Latin America

DEFTA is taking the lead in developing Low Cost Infrastructure in at least one region in Asia, Africa, and Latin

America

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Distance Learning

Telemedicine

Medical

ContentsEducational

Contents

Local

Contents

Business

Businesses / Individuals

Usage of Broadband Infrastructure

Culture

Entertainment

Access to the

World

Community

The People’s Republic of Bangladesh

1. Area：：：： 144 thousand ㎢

2. Population: 150 million

3. Capital: Dhaka

4. Ethnicity: 98% Bengali

5. Language: Bengali

6. Religion: Islam 88.1%

7. Main Industry: Textile, Fishery, Jute and etc.

8. GDP Per Capita: $480

9. Literacy Rate: 49.7%

10. Poverty Rate: 50%

Background on Bangladesh

Local Partner BRAC：World’s Largest NGO

(Annual Expenditure of US$303MM in 2006)

Economic Development Program

Healthcare

Handicraft

Micro Finance

Poultry

Bank

Livestock

Agriculture

ISP

Cold StorageBRAC

University

Social

Development

Covering a population of 31MM

Health & Education Program

Over the past 33 years, BRAC has taken great strides in the

alleviation of poverty in Bangladesh and beyond. It has

contributed significantly to the empowerment of the poor and of

women in particular. BRAC has created 7MM jobs and has a

Microfinance membership of 5MM with a repayment rate of

99.49%.

Support

Empower

Currently 1.5MM Students

Schools

What is BRAC (Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee)?

BRAC：World’s Largest NGO with an Annual Expenditure of $500 million

A New Business Model for the Public Interest

For Profit Company

Investors

Public Service

Projects

60%

of dividends taxed

40% of dividends

Tax Exempt（Note：Confirmation with tax authorities required at the time of distribution)

Education MedicalThe structure of bracNet enables profits from the

business operations to be distributed to BRAC, an NGO,

to fund a number of public service projects and

development initiatives.

NGO

• Deployment of advanced technology to provide low-cost and

efficient infrastructure

One of the First

Deployments of WiMAX in

the World

Building a Network that is

Low Cost and Highly Efficient

RSU

Ethernet

Hub/switch

RSU

Ethernet

Hub/switch

Building a Next Generation

Wireless Network in Bangladesh

The DEFTA-bracNet Model

Network Topography of bracNet in Bangladesh

Dhaka Export

Processing Zone

Own Fiber Optic

Backbone

in Dhaka

Chittagong

Wimax

Deployment

in Q1 07

bracNet has completed a WiMAX based wireless network connected by fiber that

covers the major metro areas the country.

Dhaka

Serve 15 million people in Dhaka with only 5 base stations

• Developed a franchise of digital centers called “e-huts”

• Hybrid internet café/business center catering to

individuals, local communities and small businesses

• Offer computer training in addition to internet access

• Over 300 E-Huts to roll-out nationwide

Bridging the Digital Divide & Promoting Entrepreneurship

an e-hut outside

of Dhaka

E-Huts :

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XVD is the only solution for distance education and

telemedicine in developing countries

Telemedicine and Distance Learning Solution: XVD

XVD is being used by news stations around the world to gather news!

With XVD real-time encoding technology, the production equipment which would normally require a broadcast van,

can be compressed to the size of a backpack!

NewsHoundTested & endorsed by NBC, ABC & FOX for

HD & SD Wireless News Gathering

XVD Newshound

Technology

Using Next Generation Video Technology to

Improve Living Standards (1)

Distance Learning Initiatives Employing XVD Technology

BRAC manages a network of 50,000 schools and over 1,000 libraries in rural areas

PC inside a BRAC librarya BRAC Library

Wireless Internet

BRAC’s network of Schools and Libraries

BRAC Headquarters BRAC Library in rural area

Technology

XVD State of the art Video Compression Technology

Square Hospitals

(network throughout Bangladesh)

Using Next Generation Video Compression

Technology to Improve Living Standards (2)

July 23rd -24th 2008: bracNet telemedicine test successful!

Rural Clinics

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bracNet gains acclaim for its approach by the World Bank

In June 2008, the DEFTA bracNet model was recognized by the World Bank as an ideal

alternative model for development assistance in the World Bank publication Development

Outreach.

Pictured at right is the

first page of the June

2008 Article

バングラデシュ人民共和国

日本国

The People's Republic of Bangladesh

Japan

ボツワナ共和国The Republic of Botswana

Feasibility Studies to Replicate the Model in Africa

アライアンス・フォーラム財団 途上国支援事業部門 活動計画書

AFDP (Alliance Forum Development Programme) Africa Meeting

December 5th 2008 in Tokyo, JapanAmbassadors representing the

following eight African countries

were in attendance for the

December 5th meeting: Republic of

Botswana, the Democratic Republic

of the Congo, Kingdom of Lesotho,

the Republic of Malawi, the Republic

of Rwanda, the Republic of Senegal,

the Republic of Tanzania, and the

Republic of Zambia

Above is a group photo from the meeting from the Africa Meeting An article about the meeting was featured

in the Saturday, December 20th 2008

Asahi Newspaper edition of Front Runner

Established in 1985, the Alliance Forum Foundation is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization based in

the United States. In the 1990’s, the organization played a significant role in promoting Japan’s

change in industrial structure. Presently, the organization consists of three major divisions: the New

Industry Creation Division, Public Interest Capital Research Division, and the Alliance Forum

Foundation Development Programme (AFDP).

AFDP helped to establish the bracNet project in 2005 in Bangladesh and is currently spearheading

an initiative to combat malnutrition on the continent of Africa using Spirulina, and edible algae

with an extremely high content of protein.

Support/Cooperation

Post-Computer / New

Industry

Creation Division

International Organization (Japan Asia)

for WAFUNIF

UN WAFUNIF

BRAC

(Bangladesh)

‘

UN Organization /

Developing Country NGO’s

UN

Kenneth Kaunda

Foundation

(Zambia)

Public Interest

Capitalism Research

Division

Alliance Forum

Development

Programme

Alliance Forum Foundation

Alliance Forum Spirulina Project

AFDP Project Started in 2008

Africa has a high prevalence of malnutrition and HIV infection

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Source: World Food Programme (WFP) Hunger Map 2004Source: UNAIDS 2006

Percentage of

Population suffering

from Malnutrition on

the continent of Africa■ 35% and above ■20~35% ■5~20% ■2.5~5% ■2.5% and under

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Spirulina

Spirulina Meat Soy

Protein (%) 65-70% 19.7% 35.5%

Necessary amount of water for

producing１kg of protein (t)2.1 105 9

Necessary land area for producing

１kg of protein (1㎡)0.6 190 16

• A unique micro-algae (plant) that is green in color and spiral in shape

• Rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Moreover, the assimilation of nutrients

is 95%. Spirulina’s protein content ranges from 65% to 70% and has an amino

acid score of 100, similar to that of chicken eggs and milk

• Its natural habitat is mostly Africa and Latin America, the tropics and subtropics

1) plenty of sunshine

2) high temperature (water 30℃～35℃)

3) high alkaline and saline water

What is Spirulina?What is Spirulina?

Growth conditions for SpirulinaGrowth conditions for Spirulina

Comparison with Other FoodComparison with Other Food

Spirulina is often called the ideal source of protein and is the best to tackle malnutrition

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Effectiveness of Spirulina

Spirulina is effective for malnutrition and its safety has been confirmed by the World

Health Organization

A child suffering from acute malnutrition

90 days of

Spirulina Feeding

Spirulina EffectSpirulina Effect

Source: WHO, Geneva, Switzerland, June 8th, 1993

WHO in Geneva has confirmed: "Spirulina represents an interesting food for

multiple reasons, and it is able to be administered to children without any risk.”

Spirulina SafetySpirulina Safety

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PaViDIA (The Project for Participatory Village Development in Isolated Areas)

PaViDIATarget 76 villages in Zambia 56,000 persons have receive dbenefits for the last 5 years

Approach Capacity building through micro projects

Features

of Project

PaViDIA utilizes the resources of traditional villages. Villagers are given $100 per person

only once, and they decide how to use the fund by themselves.

In addition, the Japanese Embassy, JICA, and the Zambian Ministry of Agriculture cooperate

to help them to manage the project so as to make it effective.

Merits of

Project

This project requires villagers to consider and to make an effort to build up their assets by

themselves. They can improve the project by themselves. PaViDIA results have

demonstrated a cost-benefit performance seven times higher than AMV*. PaViDIA is an

effective method for villagers to become self-reliant sustainably.

Project FlowProject Flow

Conduct workshop

by project workers

Conduct workshop

by project workers Identify the resources

in the village

Identify the resources

in the villageSet up micro

projects in the village

Set up micro

projects in the village

Acquire problem

solving skill through

micro projects

Acquire problem

solving skill through

micro projects

Develop the village

leveraging

the acquired skills

Develop the village

leveraging

the acquired skills

PaViDIA is a capacity building project characterized by its low-costs and participatory

method

* African Millennium Village (AMV)

Source: PaViDIA website

• Project launched in 2008 with UN ECOSOC IIMSAM

Spirulina Project in Zambia

Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition

Land Area: 752,618 sq. kilometers

Population: 11.6 million

Capital: Lusaka

Average Life Expectancy： 38 years old

GDP per capita: $1,098

Percentage living under a dollar a day： 63.8 ％

% of children suffering from Malnutrition: 20% (0-5 yrs)

Adult Literacy Rate: 68%

• Zambia selected among as the first recipient country

Zambia

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Viewing a health clinnic Dr. Kaunda (L) speaking with IIMSAM

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

(R) at a clinic

(From Left) IIMSAM Deputy Representative Officer,

Nurse Chizyuka, Dr. Kaunda、Ambassador Hara, and

Japanese Envoy Mr. Suzuki

(From left) Ambassador Mitamura, Minister Peter

U.W. Daka, IIMSAM Ambassador Hara and

Representative Officer Nakauchi

Zambia Mission (August 11th – 14th)

Lwipa F. Puma, Deputy Minister of Health

with the AF/IIMSAM Delegation

Minister of Science, Technology, and

Vocational Training Peter U.W. Daka with the

AF/IIMSAM Delegation

(From left) A. Nakauchi, IIMSAM Deputy Representative Officer; G. Hara,

IIMSAM Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary; Deputy Minister

Puma、and Ambassador Mitamura

◇◇◇◇ Visit to the Monbushi Health Post NPOAbout TICO (Tokushima International Cooperation): TICO is an

NGO that independently supports populations in Zambia and

Cambodia that suffer from the effects of civil conflict, poverty,

and hunger. In Zambia, the organization is expanding its rural

support in the areas of water, agriculture, health, and education

(Director: Osamu Yoshida)

* About the Maureen Mwanawasa Community Initiative

(MMCI): MMCI is an NGO started by the First Lady and wife

of President Mwanawasa to improve health/sanitation and

education across the country. The Executive Director is the

elder sister to the first lady.

◇◇◇◇Meeting with the Executive Director of the Maureen

Mwanawasa Community Initiative

(Above): TICO Monboshi Health Post

under construction

(Right) Toilet and Shower constructed for

the health post

The Health Post Staff with G. Hara, IIMSAM Ambassador Extraordinary

and Plenipotentiary (middle-left) and A. Nakauchi, IIMSAM Deputy

Representative Officer (middle right). Pictured as well are: Ms.

Yamashita (front row far left) and Ms. Yoshida (back row second from

right) both of TICO.

From left) A. Nakauchi, IIMSAM Deputy Representative Officer; G. Hara,

IIMSAM Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary; Miriam J.K.

Nkunika, Executive Director, and Ms. Chuumbwe, focal point person

Zambia Mission (August 11th – 14th)

World Alliance Forum Tokyo Roundtable Session I October 9th 2008 (Tokyo, Japan)

H.E. Godfrey Simasik,

Republic of Zambia Ambassador to Japan

Hon. Venancio S. Massingue, Minister of Science

and Technology, The Republic of Mozambique

H.E. Oscar Motswagae

Republic of Botswana Ambassador to Japan

Ministers and Ambassadors from the three countries visited by the AFDP Mission in August (Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique), as well as, the

Japanese Ambassador to Zambia addressed the audience during Session I of the Tokyo Roundtable.

H.E. Ambassador Hideto Mitamura,

Japanese Ambassador to Zambia

Phase I of the Spirulina Project 2008-2010

Procurement Procurement

of of

SpirulinaSpirulina

Cooperating Groups

Corporate Corporate

SponsorsSponsors

＋＋＋＋

＋＋＋＋

DistributionDistribution

to to

recipient countriesrecipient countries

Selection of Selection of

Recipient CountriesRecipient CountriesUN IIMSAM Japan

TICO

Alliance Forum FoundationDevelopment Programme

Alliance Forum Foundation

Development Programme

Additional Sponsors

Kaunda Foundation

Universities

＋＋＋＋

Spirulina Producers

U.S.A.India

Southeast Asia

ここにタイトルを入力Spirulina Cultivation in Kenya

ここに説明を入力

ここにタイトルを入力Spirulina Cultivation in Kenya

ここにタイトルを入力2 year old children suffering from

malnutrition

Children at clinic in Kenya

Child Suffering from

Malnutrition Healthy child treated with

Spirulina