The Office of Ranking Member Karen BassHouse Africa Subcommittee
with Co-hosts Rep. Chris Smith, Rep. Eliot L. Engel Senator Christopher Coons, Senator Jeff Flake
Invite you to a panel discussion...
U.S. Competitiveness in Africa – Leveling the Playing Field
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 | 8:00 – 10:00 AM
The Member’s Room in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress
SPEAKERS Elizabeth Littlefield, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Leocadia Zak, U.S. Trade and Development Agency Mike Masserman, U.S. Department of Commerce Benjamin Todd, U.S. Export-Import Bank Dr. Sharon Freeman, AASBEA (Moderator)
In the face of heightened competition in Africa from countries including Malaysia, China, India, Russia, Brazil, and Turkey, the U.S. government’s trade and investment agencies are working to “level the playing field” for U.S. businesses currently operating throughout Africa. Panelists will speak about their agency’s respective roles assisting and promoting the U.S. private sector and opportunities to do business in Africa. Panelists will also share their perspectives on what more needs to be done to expand investment in Africa.
Please RSVP at http://africapolicybreakfast2.eventbrite.com.
For questions, contact Eric Williams at eric.williams@mail.house.gov.
Continental breakfast to be served.
