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July 15, 2005

2005 U.S.-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum "AGOA Civil Society Forum"

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The AGOA Civil Society Network Session of the Fourth US-sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Forum will examine the impact of AGOA, and discuss the contributions that civil society organizations can make to the success and effectiveness of AGOA.

Organizers: The Foundation for Democracy in Africa AGOA Civil Society Network Secretariat is the leadU.S. organizer. CONGAD, an umbrella organization of Senegalese NGOs is the Senegalese organizer.

AGOA Civil Society Forum Attendees: Attendees will includeAfrican and U.S. non-governmental organizations (e.g. nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, and other groups). Approximately 100-150 participants are expected.

Civil Society Discussion Topics: Provisional

Trade Improvement

  • Role of Civil Society in Monitoring Compliance with AGOA Eligibility Criteria
  • Designing Standardized Tool Kits to Measure Compliance With AGOA Eligibility
  • Agreement on Textile and Clothing

Investment & Finance

  • Millennium Challenge Corporation

Education

  • Importance of Education and the Contribution of the Youth to the Success of AGOA



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