Presidential Trip to Africa

Panelists discussed major changes in sub-Saharan Africa and how these changes affect U.S. policy. They examined economic growth, including t… read more

Panelists discussed major changes in sub-Saharan Africa and how these changes affect U.S. policy. They examined economic growth, including trade and development and U.S. assistance, political reform, including human rights and democratization, and regional security, especially the U.S. African Crisis Response Initiatives. They also took questions from the audience. This was a briefing for U.S. correspondents who will be covering stories on the president’s upcoming trip to Africa. close

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  • Adotei Akwei Director Amnesty International USA->Advocacy for Africa
  • Salih Booker Representative Council on Foreign Relations
  • Justin Forsyth Director Oxfam International->Washington Office
  • Herbert Howe Professor Georgetown University->African Studies
  • Cherri Waters Vice President InterAction->Public Policy and External Affairs
  • Michael Williams Chief of Staff U.S. House of Representatives->McDermott, J. (D-WA)
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Presidential Trip to Africa

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Program ID:
102261-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 18, 1998 | 6:07am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Mar 22, 1998 | 12:51pm EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Mar 18, 1998 | 6:07am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 18, 1998 | 11:55pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 20, 1998 | 3:53pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 22, 1998 | 12:51pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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