Malawi Minister of Trade and Industry Eunice Kazembe (right) congratulates Dr. Jennifer Riria (left) on her impassioned speech on behalf of womens empowerment.
Corporate Council on Africa (Washington, DC)
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.
Stephen Hayes, President of the Corporate Council on Africa, at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit
President Denis Nguesso of The Republic of Congo and African Union President Jean Ping share a joke
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The U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2009 - Part 1, September 2009
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The 7th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit, with more than 1000 people taking part, focused business and investment propsects on the continent. see more »
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The U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2009 - Part 2
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Joyce Cacho from Novus International speaks about agriculture and technology. see more »
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Africa: Four Presidents Address Regional Integration at U.S. Business Summit
allAfrica, 1 October 2009
As part of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit being hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa this week, four African heads of state, participated in a Presidential Roundtable on… Read more »
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Africa: Microfinance Innovator Jennifer Riria Challenges Marginalization of Women
allAfrica, 1 October 2009
Dr. Jennifer Riria was moved to tears – and not tears of joy – listening to the roundtable of African presidents at the annual U.S. Africa Business Summit, held this… Read more »
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Tanzania: Africa Must Create Right Climate for Business - Kikwete
America.gov, 29 September 2009
African leaders "have a duty to create the right climate for business" in Africa, Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete said September 28 in Washington. Read more »
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Rwanda: Regional Integration is the Key - Kagame
New Times, 1 October 2009
President Paul Kagame yesterday addressed a full house at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit, which was held at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Read more »
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Africa: Govts Must be Worthy of People, Says Clinton
America.gov, 1 October 2009
The United States stands ready to help Africa expand the U.S.-Africa business relationship, but "let's make sure the governments of Africa are worthy of their people," Secretary of… Read more »
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Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Address U.S.-Africa Business Summit
CCA, 1 October 2009
Clinton to Discuss the Role of Africa in the 21st Century Read more »
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Africa: Obama Supports Africa in Global Financial Crisis - U.S. Official
America.gov, 30 September 2009
The Obama administration recognizes the effect the global financial crisis has had on sub-Saharan Africa and has "responded with vigorous support," says Deputy U.S. Treasury… Read more »
