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Weekly Events for July 28th - August 1st
Continue reading for some of the events next week in D.C. concerning Africa
Tuesday, July 29thGrowing the Development Dividend: A Conversation with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
Hosted by: Brookings Institute
Location: National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th Street NW
Time: 10am – 11am
Summary: On July 29, the Africa Growth Initiative at Brookings will host U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Michael Froman for a conversation about trade, development, and how U.S. trade policy, including the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), must adapt to shifts in the global economic landscape. With economic development high on the agenda of the upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Ambassador Froman will outline how the United States can chart a more comprehensive path toward broad-based, inclusive growth in the 21st Century. Ambassador Froman was sworn in as the 11th United States Trade Representative on June 21, 2013. He previously served at the White House as Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs and as the U.S. Sherpa for the G-20 and G-8 Summits. Kemal Derviş, vice president of the Global Economy and Development Program, will provide introductory remarks after which Ambassador Froman will make a keynote address. Brookings Senior Fellow Dr. Amadou Sy will then moderate a discussion and take audience questions.
For More Information Please Visit: http://www.brookings.edu/events/2014/07/29-growing-development-michael-froman
The Value of Higher Education in Development: A Conversation with 2014 YALI Washington Fellows on Education & Youth Entrepreneurs
Hosted by: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Location: Ground Floor Conference Room, Center for Strategic and International Studies, 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Time: 5:30pm – 7pm
Summary: In June 2014, 500 young African leaders demonstrating exemplary entrepreneurial and civic leadership arrived in Washington D.C. to participate in the first ever Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Washington Fellowship, a six-week academic and training program that seeks to prepare the next generation of African leaders for the 21st century, which will culminate with a three-day Presidential Summit for Washington Fellows on July 28. Join us for a conversation on the educational and entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges facing African youth, the value of higher education in development, and the vital role that the private sector can play in investing and strengthening education in Africa.
For More Information Please Visit: http://csis.org/event/value-higher-education-developmenta-conversation-2014-yali-washington-fellows-education-youth-
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Thursday, July 31stThe US-Africa Leaders Summit: A Preview
Hosted by: The Atlantic Council
Location: 1030 15th Street, NW, 12th Floor (West Tower), Washington, DC
Time: 11am
Summary: Please join the Atlantic Council on July 31, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield previews this landmark event and the challenges and opportunities for US-African relations
For More Information Please Visit: http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/events/upcoming-events/registration/a08i000000YoPggAAF
Press Conference: Advocates Call for End of U.S. Support of African Tyrants
Hosted by: Institute for Policy Studies
Location: National Press Club, 529 Fourteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20045 United States
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Summary: A diverse U.S. based activist coalition focusing on Africa is calling on U.S. leaders to cease their support and empowerment of brutal dictators across Africa. The Coalition will host a press conference ahead of the first ever U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to take place in Washington, DC in early August.
For More Information Please Visit: http://www.ips-dc.org/events/press-conference-advocates-call-end-u-s-support-african-tyrants/
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Friday, August 1stNPC Luncheon with Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo
Hosted by: National Press Club
Location: 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045
Time: 12:30pm
Summary: This is a ticketed event. Click here to jump to the ticket form.
President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso will discuss peace, security and stability of the central Africa region and oil investments in his country at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, August 1. Sassou-Nguesso, who met President Vladimir Putin in 2012, recently was quoted in a Nigerian newspaper as saying that Congo plans to attract Russian investment in oil industry, agriculture and education services. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $22 for Press Club members. NPC Members may purchase two tickets at this rate. Non-member tickets cost $36.
For More Information Please Visit: http://press.org/events/npc-luncheon-denis-sassou-nguesso-president-republic-congo
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