The book traverses different historical periods, geographic zones and academic disciplines - all to explore the issues surrounding and the answers to one question: to what extent should Japan be regarded as a model and/or a partner in Africa's effort to develop?

Foreword Tukumbi Lumumba-Kasongo Editors Introduction S. Adem 1. Meiji Japan as a Model for Africa's Economic Development E. Wayne Nafziger 2. TICAD after Ten Years: A Preliminary Assessment and Proposals for the Future Shinsuke Horiuchi 3. Japan and Africa after the Cold War Jun Morikawa 4. Education and Modernization: An Examination of the Experiences of Japan and Ethiopia Getachew Felleke 5. Nigeria's Fledgling Friendship with Japan: The Beginning of a 'Special Partnership'? Kweku Ampiah 6. Japanese Contribution to Malaysian Economic Development: Lessons for Africa Toyomu Masaki 7. "Perversion de l'Histoire": George Balandier, his disciples, and African History in Japan John Edward Philips 8. Is Japan's Cultural Experience Relevant for Africa's Development? Seifudein Adem Notes on Contributors Index