The Development,Models,and Reflections of Japan Agricultural Technology Transfer to Africa:An Example of Japan Rice Technology Transfer to Sub-Saharan African Countries
Taking Japan's rice technology transfer to sub-Saharan African countries as an example,this paper systematically explores the development and models of Japan's official development assistance(ODA)on non-agricultural technology transfer and deeply reflects on it,and then condenses the enlightenment for China to improve the mechanism of agricultural technology transfer in Africa.The study finds that since the 1960s,Japan has continuously promoted the transfer of agricultural technology to Africa based on the comprehensive consideration of fulfilling its moral responsibilities,developing African resources and markets,gaining the trust and voice from the international community,and promoting the implementation of the"Overseas Agricultural Strategy".To this end,focusing on the whole industrial chain of rice production and operation,Japan has carried out comprehensive technology transfer of rice to sub-Saharan African countries,including the preparation of industrial development plans,irrigation of rice cultivation,promotion of new varieties,post-harvest processing,and enhancement of the independent innovation capacity of recipient countries.Overall,Japan's ODA agricultural technology transfer has made some achievements,but the sustainability is still insufficient.The experience and lessons of Japan's ODA on agricultural technology transfer in Africa are of enlightening significance to China in terms of effectively connecting the technological advantages and real deeds of both sides,transforming African farming models and concepts,expanding the vision of technology transfer to carry out comprehensive technology transfer,improving the sustainability of technology transfer,and so on.
Agricultural Technology TransferAfricaRiceOfficial Development Assistance(ODA)Japan
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