Remarks by President Obama at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum: PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, good morning, everybody! Let me begin by thanking Mayor Bloomberg -- not just for the introduction but for the incredible work that Bloomberg Philanthropies is doing, not just in helping this event but for all the work that you're doing in promoting entrepreneurship and … [Read more...] about Remarks by President Obama at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum
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Regulatory reform and the ease of doing business matters for long term growth and prosperity
Regulatory reform and the ease of doing business matters for long term growth and prosperity: Ghana has so much going for it. In September, at this quarter’s awards ceremony for the UK’s ENGINE programme, I had the honour of meeting our 108 competition winners whose business ideas had been selected to receive support. I was able to congratulate these young … [Read more...] about Regulatory reform and the ease of doing business matters for long term growth and prosperity
GE reinforces Commitment to Africa at 2016 U.S.-Africa Business Forum
GE reinforces Commitment to Africa at 2016 U.S.-Africa Business Forum: The African growth story is still real (http://APO.af/XuTtrc). Two years ago, the first U.S.-Africa Business Forum drew the attention of the world to the promise of Africa. Governments and organizations discussed and debated opportunities in infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development, and … [Read more...] about GE reinforces Commitment to Africa at 2016 U.S.-Africa Business Forum
GE Africa President/CEO, Jay Ireland Appointed as Chair of President Obama’s Advisory Council on Business Priorities for Africa
GE Africa President/CEO, Jay Ireland Appointed as Chair of President Obama’s Advisory Council on Business Priorities for Africa: Jay Ireland, President & CEO of GE Africa (www.GE.com) was named as chair of the second President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. PAC-DBIA members – … [Read more...] about GE Africa President/CEO, Jay Ireland Appointed as Chair of President Obama’s Advisory Council on Business Priorities for Africa
Power Africa Announces More Than $1 Billion in New Commitments at the US-Africa Business Forum
Power Africa Announces More Than Billion in New Commitments at the US-Africa Business Forum: At the U.S. - Africa Business Forum, the U.S. Government and its Power Africa partners announced several new milestones across dozens of energy projects and transactions. These commitments -- totaling more than $ 1 billion worth of debt and finance-- will advance deals … [Read more...] about Power Africa Announces More Than $1 Billion in New Commitments at the US-Africa Business Forum
