Washington, DC — Clinton to Discuss the Role of Africa in the 21st Century

Who:     U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

What: Secretary Clinton to address the Corporate Council on Africa's (CCA) 7^th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Realizing the Investment Power of Africa.  At the summit, Secretary Clinton will discuss the results of her recent tour of several African countries, food security throughout the continent of Africa as well as the opportunity for Africa to become a global economic hub in the 21st century.

More than 1,000 public and private sector leaders are registered for the summit, making it the largest of its kind. The summit offers delegates more than 60 sessions on the most promising sectors in Africa including power, agriculture, infrastructure, health, tourism, natural resources, and financing.  Africa has experienced constant economic growth over the past five years and is predicted to grow by an enviable 3% throughout the rest of the year.

Leaders Convene for U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2009

African and American government and business leaders got together in Washington for the annual summit convened by the Corporate Council on Africa. As part of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit, four African heads of state, participated in a Presidential Roundtable on regional integration. The presidents of Rwanda, Ghana, the Republic of Congo, and Sao Tome and Principe answered questions, along with Brian Herlihy, CEO of Seacom. Questions were posed by David Senay, CEO of Fleishman-Hillard. Following are excerpts.

When:    Thursday, October 1st – 2:30PM

Where:    The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. – Level 3: Ballroom BC

Note:     All media must report to the media registration desk between 1:30PM and 1:45PM to cover the event. No exceptions.  If you are not already credentialed to cover the summit, you must arrive in time to get credentialed.

About The Corporate Council on Africa

Established in 1993, The Corporate Council on Africa is a nonpartisan 501 (c) (3) membership organization of nearly 180 U.S. companies dedicated to strengthening the commercial relationship between the U.S. and Africa.  CCA members represent nearly 85 percent of total U.S. private sector investments in Africa. The organization is dedicated to bringing together potential business partners and to showcase business opportunities on the continent. For more information, please visit: www.africacncl.org .