CSIS: Creating a New U.S. and Africa Partnership
Friday, February 23, 2018 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Join CSIS for a public event on the business
opportunities in Africa and improving the competitiveness of U.S.
companies on the continent.
In the last 10 years, the United States has given almost $90 billion of foreign aid to Africa. During this time, China has become the number one exporter of goods to 19 out of the 48 sub-Saharan African countries as listed by the World Bank. Back in 2001, China was number one exporter to only one sub-Saharan African country. Is the United States willing to spend over $9 billion
a
year in sub-Saharan Africa and then allow countries like China and
India take all the emerging business opportunities? Strong partnerships
between African countries and China have major geostrategic and national
security implications for the United States and the Trump
administration. We need to leverage and expand on our current assets,
including our traditional foreign assistance as well innovations such as
Power Africa, and leverage our trade and financial institutions to help
level the playing field for American businesses in Africa. To see our
recommendations for the White House, Congress, business leaders, and
U.S. government agencies, check out our recent commentary.
This event was made possible by general support to CSIS.
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