Japan is 'best partner' for Africa in solar, hydrogen: U.N. agency head

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Gerd Mueller, director-general of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, spoke with Nikkei on July 8. (Photo by Shigeru Seno)

SHIGERU SENO, Nikkei senior staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan represents the "best partner" for Africa in solar and hydrogen power development, the chief of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization said on Monday, urging more private-sector investment into the continent.

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