Current News & Events
| Oct 02, 2008
Transformational Leadership Program: Call for Applications
The Africa-America Institute (AAI) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the next Transformational Leadership Program (TLP) scholarship deadline: October 27, 2008. Read More >>
| Sep 24, 2008
AAI's 24th Annual Awards Gala
AAI hosted its 24th Annual Annual Awards on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. At this year’s event, H.E. President Armando Emilio Guebuza of Mozambique accepted the AAI Award for African National Achievement on behalf of the Mozambican people. Mr. Neville Isdell, Chairman of the Board of Trustees & Chief Executive Officer of the Coca-Cola Company was honored as well… Read More >>
| Mar 12, 2008
Presentation: The World Bank - IFC Doing Business 2008 Report: A Focus on Africa
AAI in coordination with The World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Coca-Cola Africa and the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) hosted a presentation of The World Bank - IFC Doing Business 2008 Report wi a special focus on Africa event at The University Club in New York. The presentation was made by Mr. Michael Klein, Vice President for Financial and Private Sector Development for The World Bank and the IFC… Read More >>
| Feb 20, 2008
Panel Discussion: Capacity Building and Private Sector Development in Africa
The Africa-America Institute (AAI) and The Business Coalition for Capacity Building (BCCB) hosted a panel discussion on "Capacity Building and Private Sector Development in Africa" on Wednesday, Frebruary 20, 2008 in Washington, D.C. Panelists included: Ms. Florizelle Liser, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Africa, Mr. Omari Issa, Chief Executive, Investment Climate Facility for Africa, Ms. Lori Jackson, Major Programs Advisor, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Ms. Mora McLean, President & CEO, The Africa-America Institute… Read More >>
| Nov 14, 2007
AAI & British Consulate Host Reception and Panel Discussion on Teacher Training in Africa
On Wednesday, November 14, 2007, AAI and the British Consulate celebrateed International Education Week by hosting a reception and panel discussion on Teacher Training in Africa: Approaches & Challenges… Read More >>
| Sep 19, 2007
AAI's 23rd Annual Awards Gala
AAI hosted its 23rd Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at the Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park. H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, accepted the AAI African National Achievement Award on behalf of the people of Tanzania…
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