May 22, 2003
Africa Day Celebration
In recognition of Africa Day, AAI and the African Ambassadors' Group hosted a discussion on the African Union and its initiative on the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD).
Speakers included H.E. Amadou Kebe, Ambassador, Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the UN; Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr., Chairman, House Republican Conference; Dr. Jendayi Frazer, Special Assistant to the President and NSC Senior Director for Africa; and Dr. Maryvonne Plessis-Fraissard, Lead Specialist: Infrastructure, The World Bank.