Economic Development for Peace & Conflict Resolution
Sacramento, California
April 26 - 30, 2023
11th Annual
Pan African Global
Trade and Investment Conference
The 11th Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference will collaborate with the Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution to develop and present strategic and sustainable approaches for conflict resolution in fragile and conflict-affected countries.
The conference will promote and support the use of trade, investment, and economic development for conflict resolution programs that. . . .
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Promote and facilitate the acquisition of conflict management and resolution skills through a collaborative effort of local and credible NGO’s
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Promote and provide strategies for the inclusion of marginalized groups in trade, investment, and local economic development
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Promote the establishment and operation of peace building strategies and institutions that establish and maintain successful conflict resolution training and behavior modification programs
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Establish regional transformation based upon modern methods of social and economic development
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Develop trade, investment and economic development networks which can immediately be relied on to increase peace and sustainability
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Establish of small business cooperatives that work towards the accomplishment of the regional master plans for trade, investment, and local economic development
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis
Appointed California Representative for International Affairs and Trade Development
" To reiterate what I said at the 2019 Conference, I strongly urge all California companies, large, small and medium-sized alike, to explore and investment opportunities in Africa, which is home to more than 1.2 billion people, is experiencing the growth of a middle class and rising income levels, and is a region poised to become one of the largest free-trade areas in the world. Likewise, I urge all African companies to explore business opportunities in our Golden State, and I enthusiastically encourage them to consider sending representatives to your conference."
- Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis (ret.) Lieutenant Governor
Join us in Sacramento, California USA
Trading Away from Conflict
Using Trade to Increase Resilience in Fragile States
To move beyond the glass ceiling in US markets, black owned and operated businesses must consider that 95% of their potential new customer base can be found in international markets. Africa has seven (7) of the fastest growing economies in the world, with the youngest workforce and a medium age of 17 years old. Africa is rich in minerals, natural resources and has 80% of the worlds arable land for agriculture. Forging trade relationships with Africa makes sense and they are welcoming us to the table.
There are 55 countries on the continent of Africa where there are opportunities in every imaginable industry sector. They have the natural resources, we have the talent, experience, and investments to make an impact on the economy and lives of millions of continental Africans and Africans in the Diaspora. Whether it is products or services, global trading with Africa should be an option for your companies growth and expansion.
By 2050, one in every four people in the world will be African – offering up a massive consumer and business market.
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Consider Africa For Your Next Investment, It is the Last Frontier.
The U.S. Africa Leaders Summit concluded with bonhomie and billion-dollar goals, plus a hint of a presidential visit to the continent. President Joe Biden stressed his administration’s commitment to Africa – and urged its leaders to respect the will of their people. VOA’s Anita Powell reports.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON COOPERATION FOR TRADE AND INVESTMENT BETWEEN THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA SECRETARIAT AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PREAMBLE
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the Government of the United States of America (hereinafter referred to as “the Participants”):
Noting the adoption and entry into force of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA Agreement) and the operationalization of the AfCFTA Secretariat as an autonomous entity within the structure of the African Union (AU);
Seeking to exchange experiences and promote cooperation on the development and implementation of sustainable digital trade for AU Member States, taking special consideration of the interests of workers, micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, women-owned businesses, and underserved groups;
Desiring to promote more effective cooperation through a regular and robust exchange of information on best practices and lessons learned, and organize other joint activities;
Recognizing the mutual interest in the promotion of inclusive sustainable development, and the continental integration goals of African economies;
Exploring opportunities through trade and investment policy to collaborate in the economic advancement of women, youth, and underserved groups;
Supporting the shared goals of the AfCFTA and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) program, which include promoting both economic policies to reduce poverty and regional economic integration through encouraging trade among African countries;
Desiring to encourage and facilitate contacts between civil society organizations, diaspora populations, and private sector groups in Africa and in the United States; and
Desiring to enhance efforts to increase continental trade and investment within the AfCFTA through greater collaboration between African and U.S. companies, especially micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, in regional value chains;
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LINKS TO KEY USA-AFRICA NEWS STORIES
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U.S. White House | U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Strengthening Partnerships to Meet Shared Priorities
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The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Marks a Seismic Shift in Relations with the Continent
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Brookings Institute | Did the US-Africa Leaders Summit meet its objectives?
“I am proud to have led this resolution, passed by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs during the 20th anniversary of the African Union, which puts the U.S. Congress on record committing to strengthening our partnerships with the AU and African nations, and the next chapter of that partnership is in backing the AfCFTA’s transformational goals.” (H.Res. 1342)
15 September 2022
U.S. House of Representatives - California and Africa Subcommittee Chair, Karen Bass (D-CA) and Ranking Member Chris Smith (R-NJ)
Company Is Coming
We are excited that the response from the 10th Annual PAGITC and 2022 Africa USA Summit has spawn interest in the 11th Annual Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference with Letters of Invitation and conference registration from 28 African and African Diaspora countries around the globe. Registration is open with early bird specials until March 2023. California is welcoming Africa and the African Diaspora to build relationships in the 5th largest economy in the world.
Confirmed Speakers
DENIS KAMAU MUTHONI, PhD., DIRECTOR, BOARD OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES SENIOR LECTURER, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, DEPART.MENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMICS; THE CO-OPERATIVE UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
BARRISTER
MARY CONCILIA ANCHANG
FOUNDER, AFRICAN CHAMBER OF TRADE AND COMMERCE (ACC)
- CAMEROON, YAOUNDE'
DR. LUCY SURHYEL NEWMAN
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT, POLICY ADVISOR AND AUTHOR
LAGOS, NIGERIA
HERSCHEL DANIELS, JR
CHAIRMAN OF FRIENDS OF THE AU & OFTHE WORLD CONFERENCE OF MAYORS INC. COMMITTEE ON THE UNITED NATIONS PERMANENT FORUM OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT. - USA
MARK DARKO
PRESIDENT OF THE ASIAN- AFRICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (AACCI)
- GHANA, ACCRA
AXEL ANGELI
CYBERNETICIAN - A DIGITAL FUTURE EVANGELIST
DIRECTOR LOGOSWORLD 50 EXPERTS - - GERMANY
JASPER BHAUMICK
CEO OF BIZPANDO AG AND UMA SOFT GMBH. IT SPECIALIST AND EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT.
- SWITZERLAND, ZUG
J. WENDELL ADDY
DIRECTOR, AFRICA PRIVATE SECTOR SUMMIT
BUSINESS LEADER, ENTREPRENUER AND INVESTOR
- LIBERIA
PROF NNAMDI OKECHUKWU NWAODU
PROFESSOR OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND STRATEGIC STUDIES, IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY - NIGERIA
LOUIS YAW AFFUL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AAFCFTA POLICY NETWORK GROUP
INTERNATIONAL TRADE PRACTITIONER PRIVATE SECTOR AND AFCFTA EXPERT
- GHANA
KINGSLEY KWEKU NKANSAH ASAH
BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
COUNTRY DIRECTOR (GHANA) VOBISS SOLUTIONS LTD
- GHANA
VELDA GOE
OWNER, FAYETH GARDENS
A PRIVATE 20-ACRE RETREAT IN CALAVERAS GOLD COUNTRY
- USA, CALIFORNIA
DR. LUCY SURHEYL NEWMAN
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT, POLICY ADVISOR AND AUTHOR
- NIGERIA
DR. ROTIMI GABRIEL OLOKODANA
BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
BANKER, REALTOR, POLITICIAN, PHILANTHROPIST AND THEOLOGICAL
- NIGERIA
HIS EXCELLENCY MINISTER
JEAN LUCIEN
BUSSA TONGBA
MINISTER OF EXTERNAL TRADE
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
T. JOHN KEEVAN-LYNCH
EXPORT FINANCE CONSULTANCY
PROVIDENT TRADERS, INC.
INTERNATIONAL CREDIT AND POLITICAL RISK INSURANCE BROKERAGE - CALIFORNIA, USA
KHALIL FERGUSEN
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED CORE ALLIANCE (UCA) & PRESIDENT OF BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION & THE BUSINESS LAW ASSOCIATION
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA USA
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IMARI OLIVER
FOUNDER AND CEO, BOND AND PLAY
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK USA
YVONNE MUINDE
FOUNDER, IKWETA ARTS
NAIROBI, KENYA
H.E. Amb. Madame SHANTA LANA HEREFORD
FOUNDER/CEO, SHANTA LANA LLC
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT ENTREPRENEUR
ATLANTA, GEORIGA USA
DR. JAMES HOLMES ARMSTEAD
RETIRED PROFESSOR OF STRATEGY AND INTERNATIONAL LAW, U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DR. DAMIEN L. DUCHAMP
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HOSPITALENTED.ORG
IRONDEQUOIT, NEW YORK USA
JERMAINE NKRUMHA
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT/CEO
DIASPORA NETWORK TELEVISON (DNT)
ACCRA, GHANA
BANDA SUNDUZWAYO
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ZAMBIA COTTON BOARD
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
EMMANUEL SABIKANA
MAYOR KRIBI URBAN CITY
KRIBI URBAN CITY, CAMEROON
RODERICK HIRSH
DIRECTOR OAKLAND EXPORT ASSISTANT CENTER
OAKLAND, CALIFORNAI USA
GEORGE TASTARD
DIRECTOR US COMMERCIAL SERVICE SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA USA
DESALEGN MESELE
FOUNDER/PRESIDENT NUMONDO TRADING PLC & CO-FOUNDER PYRAMID EXCHANGE GLOBAL TRADING
ADDIS ABBA, ETHIOPIA
SPONSORS
2023 BRAND, PLATINUM, DIAMOND, PEARL, EMERALD, GOLD AND SILVER
CONNIE SEATON
SILVER
PARTNERS
2023 Associate Partners
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