A: Hey there! Heard anything interesting lately?
B: Not really, what's up?

A: So, you know about that Tokyo International Conference on Africa right? Happening in Yokohama this week.
B: Oh yeah, what's new?

A: Well, the Japanese government is planning to invest 1.5 billion dollars for something called "impact investing"!
B: Impact investing? What's that all about?

A: It's a strategy that helps solve social issues while making money! Their goal is to help African countries meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
B: That sounds amazing! What kind of projects are they planning?

A: They're looking at large-scale wind power generation to cut down greenhouse gas emissions, and investing in a start-up that offers healthcare services.
B: That's cool! I hope it works out for them.

A: Yep, Japanese officials say this could solve Africa's problems while also giving opportunities to Japanese companies to profit.
B: Wow, talk about a win-win situation! Let's keep an eye on that conference!
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The Japanese government is planning to raise a total of 1.5 billion dollars for so-called "impact investing," to help African nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote other policies.



An announcement is expected at the meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, to be held in Yokohama over three days from Wednesday.



"Impact investing" is a strategy that aims to bring about positive changes in resolving social issues while generating financial returns.



With the aim of helping African nations achieve United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, the Japanese government plans to raise the 1.5 billion dollars with cooperation from JICA, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, as well as private financial institutions.



Projects eyed for such investment include large-scale wind power generation that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and financing a start-up that operates healthcare facilities to expand the provision of medical care services.



Japanese foreign ministry officials say "impact investing" has the potential to achieve two goals at once: solving issues facing African nations, and enabling Japanese companies to make profits.
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Quiz 1:
The upcoming meeting is related to which of the following?
A. The United Nations Climate Conference
B. The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD)
C. The G7 Summit
D. The World Economic Forum

Answers: Quiz 1: B

Quiz 2:
What is the aim of the Japanese government's "impact investing"?
A. To bring about positive changes while generating financial losses
B. To generate financial returns while resolving social issues
C. To invest in African nations without any specific goal
D. To invest in renewable energy projects in Africa only

Answers: Quiz 2: B

Quiz 3:
Which of the following is a potential project for Japanese "impact investing"?
A. Large-scale solar power generation
B. Start-up financing for healthcare facilities expansion
C. Infrastructure development projects in African nations
D. Promotion of Japanese cultural exchange programs in Africa

Answers: Quiz 3: B