■ Africa-USA Trade Expo and Presidential Economic Summit

    

■ Mission

   The mission of the AFRICA-USA Trade Expo and Presidential Economic Summit
   is to expand U.S. commercial relations with all African countries into virtually every economic sector.
   In hosting a high-level industry trade show and economic forum, AIF seeks to open markets
   and liberalize trade to the benefit of businesses in both the United States and Africa.
   By creating such a forum, AIF will foster a greater understanding of governments' policies
   and business practices. As a natural consequence, a new level of public and private sector cooperation
   will be achieved and trade between Africa and the U.S. will increase.
   These factors will combine to play a major role in the long-term economic futures of
   all involved nations, while decreasing the poverty in Africa.

■ Objectives

   • Create a rare opportunity for Africa to showcase its unique talents
     and trading opportunities to American businesses.
   • Highlight the business opportunity of investing in established, well-run African businesses.
   • Positively influence economic, social and professional relations between the United States and Africa.
   • Educate the American public about Africa's economic, cultural and social issues.