Current News & Events
| Mar 12, 2008 - 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 - 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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| Aug 07, 2007
AAI hosts reception with Anna Getanah, Ethiopian Fashion Designer and Social Entrepreneur
AAI hosted a reception with Anna Getaneh, fashion designer, social entrepreneur and Founder of The Ethiopian Children's Fund at AMARIDIAN art gallery in New York City… Read More >>
| Jun 14, 2007
Africa Thursday: Comparative African and Global Perspectives on Quality Education and the Pivotal Role of Quality Teachers
In this seminar, panelists Ms. Cynthia Brown, The Center for American Progress, Mr. Dzingai Mutumbuka, The World Bank, and Dr. Susan Sclafani, Chartwell Education Group, discussed the effects of the quality of teaching on student achievement. Panelists discussed and compared approaches to teacher training in the United States and African countries as well as other parts of the world, and the impact of quality teaching on the learning experience, student performance and economic development…
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| Sep 24, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008
SAVE THE DATE: AAI 24th Annual Annual Awards - September 24, 2008
AAI will host its 24th Annual Annual Awards on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. At this year’s event, H.E. President Armando Emilio Guebuza of Mozambique will accept 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 will be honored as well… Read More >>