December 20, 2016
Africa: Localization Can Help America Win Around The World
In an excerpt from an essay in TIME Magazine, Jeffrey R. Immelt, chairman and CEO of GE, describes why global engagement is an economic opportunity for the U.S. and the world. Read more »
November 17, 2016
Africa: GE Africa and The USADF Launch 2017 Off-Grid Energy Challenge For Women in Energy
A lack of financial support for Africa’s power generation needs has several negative ramifications for the continent, with the most significant one being that it stalls… Read more »
September 24, 2016
Africa: Supporting Trade, Not Aid, In Africa
When it comes to Africa, President Obama's mantra has always been "trade not aid." Two years ago he put that idea into practice at the first U.S. – Africa Business… Read more »
September 22, 2016
Africa: GE Africa President/CEO, Jay Ireland Appointed as Chair of President Obama's Advisory Council on Business Priorities for Africa
The appointments are announced in conjunction with the second U.S.-Africa Business Forum Read more »
September 21, 2016
Africa: GE Reinforces Commitment to Africa at 2016 U.S.-Africa Business Forum
The African growth story is still real. Read more »
September 02, 2016
Africa: Africa's Got Engineering Talent
GE's engineering talent is a crucial ingredient in delivering infrastructure and solutions across the world. The Graduate Engineering Training Programme aims to create a top… Read more »
Africa: $20-Million Women's Health Initiative Kicks Off With Training In Nairobi
By the end of 2015, roughly 99% of the world's maternal deaths had occurred in developing regions with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for two-thirds of that number. Added to this… Read more »
July 19, 2016
Africa: Healthymagination Mother and Child Programme Welcomes its First Group of Social Entrepreneurs Addressing Maternal & Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
The programme has selected 17 African social entrepreneurs who will benefit from training and mentorship aimed at improving maternal and/or child health outcomes Read more »
June 06, 2016
Africa: GE Remains Committed to Africa's Growth
Seven of GE’s top leaders have travelled to key African markets so far this year, signaling GE’s strong commitment to Africa. GE remains committed to partnerships which… Read more »
May 25, 2016
Africa: The World I See: Jeff Immelt's Advice To Win In Time Of Anger About Globalization
Many people around the world are angry about globalization and companies and governments are both to blame for it. But now is not the time to turn inward as a result, GE Chairman… Read more »
March 24, 2016
Africa: It Takes A Village To Power Africa: Q&A With Andrew M. Herscowitz
Three years into the U.S. Power Africa initiative, a roadmap is in place to connect 60 million to electricity by 2030 — and empower people across the continent. Read more »
December 21, 2015
Nigeria: US Ambassador to Nigeria Commends GE's Investment Plans for Nigeria
Says Nigeria is conducive for Foreign Direct Investment Read more »
July 28, 2015
Nigeria: American Business Council Elects GE's Lazarus Angbazo as President
Lazarus Angbazo, the President and CEO of GE Nigeria has been unanimously elected President of the American Business Council (ABC) in Nigeria. Read more »
November 14, 2014
Africa: U.S. Appoints GE Africa CEO Into President Obama's Advisory Council
Jay Ireland, President and CEO of General Electric Africa (GE Africa) has been named as one of the 15 private sector leaders to President Obama's Advisory Council on Doing Business… Read more »
August 04, 2014
Africa: GE To Invest $2 Billion in Africa by 2018
GE convenes African Heads of State, government representatives, & business leaders at U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Read more »
May 07, 2014
Nigeria: GE Foundation, Duke University World Healthcare Tech Lab, and Engineering World Health Establish Biomedical Equipment Training Program in Nigeria to Build Skills and Improve Capacity
The GE Foundation, in collaboration with the Developing World Healthcare Technology Laboratory at Duke University and Engineering World Health, is developing a new Biomedical… Read more »
May 09, 2014
Nigeria: Innovative $20 Million Partnership at the World Economic Forum to Reduce Preventable Child-Maternal Deaths in Nigeria
Partnership sees formation of the new Healthymagination Mother & Child Initiative aimed at tackling maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria – one of Africa's biggest… Read more »
Africa: GE, USADF and USAID Launch Off-Grid Energy Challenge in Six Countries
To launch Challenge in Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania Entries are open from now through June 20, 2014, in this second round of the Challenge, and can be… Read more »
April 16, 2014
Africa: Harnessing Resources and Expertise for Development - Jay Ireland, GE Africa
Prepared remarks by Jay Ireland, president and CEO of GE Africa, at the inaugural Africare 'Creating Opportunities for Development in Africa (CODA) Summit' at the U.S. Chamber of… Read more »