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9th Annual AGOA CSO Network Spring Conference – THANK YOU!
Capitol Hill was alive with insightful and dynamic discussions during our 9th AGOA CSO Network Spring Conference. We were honored to host esteemed guests and panelists, including the Honorable Jonathan L. Jackson US Representative, 1st District of Illinois, Ambassador Chibamba Kanyama Kanyama, the Republic of Zambia, Joshua Snead and Alexandra Whittaker, House Committee on Ways and Means, Robert Telchin USTR, Sam duPont Office of Senator Coons, Florie Liser, CCA, Melvin Foote, CFA, Reverend Eugene Cho, Bread for the World, among many other distinguished guests.
The event delved into central topics such as the Timely Reauthorization & Renewal of AGOA and African Diaspora Investment & Engagement. The discussions underscored the importance of collaboration in advancing economic opportunities and sustainable development in Africa.
Thank you to our speakers, attendees, and supporters who helped make the Spring Conference a resounding success. Together, we are committed to supporting the renewal and enhancement of AGOA and ensuring its continued advancement of US-Africa Trade.
Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to engage with the AGOA Civil Society Organization Network.

The AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024  was introduced by Senators Chris Coons & James Risch on April 11, 2024. 

Read More:  Click Here to Read the Summary    |   Click Here to Read the Bill

 
DEAR PRESIDENT BIDEN…

READ THE CIVIL SOCIETY PETITION FOR THE TIMELY RE-AUTHORIZATION/ENHANCEMENT OF AGOA

READ THE LETTER HERE

ADD YOUR SIGNATURE HERE

SEE THE SIGNATURES HERE

 


THANK YOU TO THE SPEAKERS, MODERATORS, PANELISTS PARTICIPANTS AND ATTENDEES

AfrICANDO 2023, our 24th Annual US-Africa Trade & Investment Conference and Expo Was held on-site at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center (MACC), 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA, and virtually.

THEME: The Diaspora: Accelerating U.S.-Africa Trade, Investment, and Technological Innovation

The following topics were discussed:  Trade and Investment  ●  Health  ● Infrastructure ● Technology ● Tourism

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PRESENTATIONS

Abdourahmane Sy, Executive Director Project Monitoring and Evaluation Executive Director Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Fred Oladeinde, President, The Foundation for  Democracy in Africa (FDA) and Chair, AGOA Civil  Society Organization (CSO) Network Secretariat

Honorable Oliver G. Gilbert, III, Chairman, Miami-Dade County, Board of County Commissioners, and Commissioner District 1

Abdoulaye Dieye, CEO, Blaise Diagne InternationalAirport (AIBD)

Honorable Angela Ellard, Deputy Director-General,  World Trade Organization

Daniel Cardona, Vice President, Florida Export Finance Corporation (FEFC)

Dimitrios “Jimmy” Nares, Section Chief, Aviation Marketing, Miami-Dade Aviation Department

Dave Peterson, Senior Director, Africa Program, National Endowment for Democracy

Thomas T. Osobu, Founder & Executive Chairman, Jott Industries Nigeria Limited

Miguel Olivares, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service

Dr. Gloria McCutcheon, Chair and Professor of Biology/Biotechnology, Claflin University

Nicholas Panasik, Associate Professor, Claflin University

Ambassador John Shinkaiye, President  Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN) and Chairman, JKS & Associates Ltd.  – Diaspora Town Hall Meeting

Honorable Frederica S. Wilson, Congresswoman (D FL 24th District) 

Ambassador John Shinkaiye, President  Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN) and Chairman, JKS & Associates Ltd.  – Medal of Glory Award (MOGA) Acceptance Statement

Dr. Condoleezza Rice, National Security Advisor and Secretary of State of the United States under President George W. Bush

Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., Founder and Past President Rainbow PUSH Coalition

 

 

 

 


THANK YOU TO SPEAKERS, MODERATORS, PANELISTS, PARTICIPANTS, & ATTENDEES FOR MAKING THE 8TH ANNUAL AGOA CSO NETWORK SPRING CONFERENCE A SUCCESS!

The  8th Annual AGOA CSO Network Spring Conference took place on April 13, 2023 at The Elliot School of International Affairs, George Washington University, University Student Center, 800 21st Street, NW, 3rd Floor in Washington, DC from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm and online.

The theme for this year’s Spring Conference was Extending AGOA to 2035: Using Trade toStrengthen U.S.-Africa Strategic Alliances.  

The conference addressed the following topics:

  1. Extending AGOA to 2035
  2. AGOA Eligibility and Inclusive Economic Growth
  3. Expanding Number of  AGOA-Eligible Countries
  4. Expansion of U.S. Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation

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Presentations

Fred Oladeinde, Chairman, the AGOA CSO Network and President, The Foundation for Democracy in Africa (FDA) – Opening Remarks

Rosa Whitaker, President and CEO , The Witaker Group – Remarks

H.E. Hilda Suka-Mafudze, Ambassador, African Union (AU) Mission  to the USA – Remarks on Extending AGOA to 2035

Chanda Mongo, Chairman, AGOA CSO Extension Campaign -Session Report on Extending AGOA to 2035

 

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ATDC promotes, and facilitates trade between Africa, the US, and the Americas. Located in the Miami Free Zone, a fully functioning trade hub to the Americas; ATDC provides technical assistance, and distribution support for export ready micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from AGOA eligible countries.

The AfrICA Trade Development Center (ATDC) is the first of its kind in the United States, and is located in the Miami Free Zone, an 850,000 square feet facility that serves as a fully functioning trade hub to the Americas.

ATDC is designed to create demand for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME’s) products in the Western Hemisphere by providing a presence for their products in the ATDC; marketing and promoting their products in the Americas; and providing logistical support and access to distribution networks in markets in:
●     United States
●     Latin America
●     The Caribbean
●     Canada

Using AGOA to Create Job Opportunities and Expand US -Africa Trade

This December, the Africa Trade Development Center (ATDC), received its first shipment of products from Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). These quality, hand crafted products are available on AfrICANDOMall.com, and are being shipped across the US and the Americas, directly from the ATDC in Miami, Florida, USA.
AfrICANDO MALL is your on-line shopping MALL experience, offering quality products and services from across Africa and the Americas!

The Can Do spirit of the producers and service providers selected for this site manifests itself in the authentic, unique, and high quality products offered on our portal. The people that create these products are doing extraordinary things to empower their communities, and expand cultural ties and trade with the United States, and other nations in the Americas.

We only carry brands from companies that are designed with your specific needs in mind, and dedicated to your satisfaction. ATDC stands behind the reputation and quality of each member STORE!

Shop AfrICANDOMall!

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WHADN 

Western Hemisphere African Diaspora Network

Using the Diaspora to accelerate trade and investment in Africa – WHADN

The Western Hemisphere African Dias-pora Network (WHADN) is an African Union (AU) initiative and was launched during the First African Union Western Hemisphere Diaspora Forum held in Washington, DC from December 17—19, 2002. This historical event was convened by AU and coordinated by The Foundation for Democracy in Africa.

MISSION: The mission of the WHADN is to en-courage and facilitate the utilization of the collective talents and resources of the African Diaspora in the Americas, the Caribbean and Latin America to support economic development and sustainable growth on the continent. To this end, WHADN was established to function as the coordinating net-work, linking the Diaspora and the AU for the purpose of achieving the common goals of social and economic growth throughout Africa.

ABOUT WHADN: WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFRICAN DIASPORA NETWORK

THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIASPORA INITIATIVE 

THE DECISION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIASPORA INITIATIVE 

THE REPORT – AFRICAN UNION TECHNICAL WORKSHOP ON THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DIASPORA

DOWNLOAD THE WHADN BROCHURE BELOW:

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8th Annual AGOA CSO Network Spring Conference

Please join us for our 8th Annual AGOA CSO Network Spring Conference. The eventwill take place on April 13, 2023, in Washington, DC from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm and online.  

The theme for this year’s Spring Conference is Extending AGOA to 2035: Using Trade toStrengthen U.S.-Africa Strategic Alliances.

The conference will address the following topics:

  1. Extending AGOA to 2035
  2. AGOA Eligibility and Inclusive Economic Growth
  3. Expanding Number of  AGOA-Eligible Countries
  4. Expansion of U.S. Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation

    REGISTER NOW!

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SAVE-THE-DATE

AfriCANDO 2023

US – Africa Trade and Investment Conference / Trade Show

AfrICANDO brings together African and US business men and women, educators, government policymakers and administrators, trade and investment experts, bankers and representatives from international organizations to address cutting edge issues and challenges to USAfrica trade development, particularly, expansion of markets for African products in the international marketplace, especially in the Americas.

AfrICANDO is designed to assist civil society organizations (CSOs), micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs), and the African Diaspora in creating linkages with US businesses and other stakeholders by:

  • Navigating US-Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation using AGOA benefits
  • Reaching new markets
  • Expanding their distribution networks
  • Generating end client inquiries
  • Increasing their product/service visibility
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SIGN THE PETITION TO EXTEND AGOA

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was signed into law in 2000 and has been the foundation of U.S. economic policy and business-related engagement with the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) since its enactment. AGOA provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for over 1,800 products, in addition to the more than 5,000 products that are eligible for duty-free entry under the Generalized System of Preferences(GSP) program.

In 2002, 2004, and 2006, Congress passed, and the executive branch implemented legislative enhancements of AGOA. And in 2015, Congress passed the Trade Preferences Extension Act (TPEA), updating and extending the program to 2025.

COVID-19’s economic impact presents a threat to US-Africa trade and investment, U.S. – Africa strategic alliances, and gains made over the last two decades using the benefits of AGOA.

AGOA has been a long-term commitment with broad bipartisan support; however, it expires in 2025. As a result, we launched the advocacy campaign for the 10-year extension of AGOA during our Roundtable Discussion on the Future of AGOA on December 13, 2022, in Washington, DC, USA, and virtually on the margins of the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit. The campaign advocating for a ten-year extension of AGOA benefits aligns with African Union’s Agenda 2063.

We appreciate your interest in AGOA! We invite you to join our petition to the 118th Congress of the United States and the Biden-Harris Administration for the extension of AGOA by signing our request to extend AGOA to 2035.

SIGN HERE!

 

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AGOA CSO Network Membership

The AGOA Civil Society Network is a consortium of non-governmental organizations, (NGOs) and other groups in the United States and Africa working to facilitate the successful application of the AGOA trade bill for the benefit of small business in the US, and Africa.
 
The Network was established by the 102 member organizations from the United States, Mauritius, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Mali, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo that were in attendance during the AGOA Civil Society Forum on January 17, 2003, in Phoenix, Mauritius.
 
 
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The AGOA CSO Network’s focus is on increasing the volume and quality of African exports under AGOA and educating stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean on this trade policy and its advantages.
  
Become part of the solution by joining, today! click here!!! 


Our heartfelt thanks to those of you that have already joined and or renewed your membership!!! We appreciate you and your support!

 

 

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