Speaker Series Panel Discussion on Power Africa Initiative
The Africa-America Institute will hold a timely and informative panel discussion on January 30 in New York City to explore the challenges and economic potential of President Obama’s “Power Africa” Initiative in enhancing Africa’s integration into the global economy and the creation of new jobs and opportunities.
Top panelists from the private and public sectors will offer perspectives on strengthening the technical infrastructure and human resource needs to expand Africa’s access to energy and promote sustainable development and growth.
Panelists:
- Agnes Dasewicz, USAID’s Director, Private Capital Group for Africa
- Shari Berenbach, President & CEO, The U.S. African Development Foundation
- Tony von der Muhll, Global Strategic Relations, Shift Into Green Energy ECUA
- Ambassador Tuvako Manongi, Permanent Representative of Tanzania to the United Nations
- George Monyemangene, Consul General of South Africa
