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By LAUREN MONSEN The black, green and red flag of Kenya will be raised along the streets of Washington this week, as President Biden welcomes Kenya’s President William Ruto to the United States for the first state visit by an African leader in 15 years. Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host Ruto and his […]
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Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson will be in Kenya from April 22-27, leading a U.S. investor delegation to the fourth annual American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Business Summit. While in Kenya, Coordinator Robinson will deliver remarks at the AmCham Business Summit along with the U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, U.S. Ambassador to […]
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Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced the launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large U.S. food retailers to African producers. The announcement was made during the Atlanta Phambili: A Trade & Investment Gateway to Africa & South Africa event, an event highlighting the economic relationship between the United […]
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Standard Bank leaders, speaking Tuesday at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit, extolled the value of international trade and infrastructure investments, highlighting the vast potential for mutual partnerships and prospects for economic development. Anne Aliker, the bank’s Head, Client Coverage, Corporate and Investment Banking, said agreements such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) have driven […]
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Today, on the margins of the Corporate Council on Africa’s U.S.-Africa Business Summit, the United States and the Republic of Angola celebrated the signing of final agreements to finance three major infrastructure projects in the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI)’s flagship Lobito Corridor. The agreements, for projects totaling more than $1.3 billion for clean power, […]
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The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Total Family Health Organisation (TFHO), a Ghanaian social marketing organization, have launched two new healthcare products to support adolescents, women, and children in Ghana. The products include Secure Sanitary Pads and ORAplus, an oral rehydration solution containing salts, sugar, and zinc, for children suffering from diarrhea and […]
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Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson will be in Dallas, TX, May 6-9, 2024 to participate in the 16th U.S.-Africa Business Summit as a member of the U.S. Government delegation. While in Dallas, Coordinator Robinson will deliver remarks at multiple roundtable discussions. Prosper Africa is also proud to be a silver sponsor of the Summit […]
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During her trip to Angola, Administrator Samantha Power announced expanding partnerships that reflect the deepening relationship between the United States and Angola. At Angola’s Instituto Nacional de Investigação em Saúde (National Health Research Institute) Administrator Power announced that USAID-led U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is expanding geographic coverage for malaria prevention and control activities in […]
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Africa’s integration into global markets, demographic boom, and continent-wide spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation present an extraordinary opportunity for the United States to invest in Africa’s future. The United States will support and facilitate mobilizing private capital to fuel economic growth, job creation, and greater U.S. participation in Africa’s future. Together, business and government leaders […]
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Women in Africa are key drivers of economic growth. Sub-Saharan Africa boasts the highest rate of female entrepreneurship globally, with about 26% of women involved in entrepreneurial activity. Enabling women to develop businesses, access higher-paying employment, and invest in themselves catalyzes economic growth and makes them strong business partners for US companies. To tap into this opportunity, women […]
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