November

21
2013

1:00 pm EST - 2:00 pm EST

Past Event

Improving the Commercial Environment in Africa

  • Thursday, November 21, 2013

    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Rayburn House Office Building


On Thursday, November 21, the Africa Growth Initiative at Brookings (AGI) and the Congressional African Staff Association (CASA) hosted a briefing for congressional staffers on improving the commercial environment in Africa. Panelists included Stephanie Peters, director of federal government affairs for Microsoft, and Bobby Pittman, managing director of Kupanda Capital.  Africa Growth Initiative Director and Senior Fellow Mwangi Kimenyi moderated the discussion.

This event is part of the Africa Policy Dialogue on the Hill, a regular congressional briefing series hosted by AGI and CASA on topical issues relevant to Africa’s growth and security.

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Agenda

  • November 21
    • Introduction

      EW
      Eric Williams Democratic Staff Director - Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations, House Committee on Foreign Affairs
    • Speakers

      SP
      Stephanie Peters Director of Federal Government Affairs
      BP
      Bobby Pittman Managing Director - Kupanda Capital