Gerd Mueller, the director-general of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), expressed Japan's pivotal role as the ideal partner for Africa in the development of solar and hydrogen power. This endorsement came during a meeting in Tokyo where a joint declaration was inked between Gerd Mueller and Ken Saito, Japan's minister of economy, trade, and industry. The declaration highlighted the enduring collaboration between Japan and UNIDO, emphasizing Japan's substantial contribution of 50 billion yen (equivalent to $311 million) to UNIDO in the previous year. This funding from Japan aims to support companies engaged in business activities in Ukraine as well as in developing and emerging nations within the Global South. The partnership between Japan and UNIDO underscores a shared commitment to fostering sustainable energy solutions and encouraging private-sector investments in Africa. This collaboration not only underscores the importance of renewable energy sources like solar power but also highlights the potential for hydrogen power development in the region.