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President Biden to Nominate Enoh T. Ebong as Director of U.S. Trade and Development Agency
2 days ago
President Biden to Nominate Enoh T. Ebong as Director of U.S. Trade and Development Agency
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Thursday announced his intent to nominate Enoh T. Ebong as the Director of the…
MCC’s board approves threshold program for The Gambia
2 weeks ago
MCC’s board approves threshold program for The Gambia
The Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Board of Directors met on Wednesday and voted to approve a four-year, $25 million Threshold Program between MCC and the Government of The Gambia.
Professor Nicholas Stern pens letter to Dean of IMF Board Aleksei Mozhin in support of embattled managing director Kristalina Georgieva
3 weeks ago
Professor Nicholas Stern pens letter to Dean of IMF Board Aleksei Mozhin in support of embattled managing director Kristalina Georgieva
Professor Nicholas Stern, the Chair of the Grantham Research Institute, who served as Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at…
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation approves more than $1.4 billion in new investments for COVID-19 response, global health, gender equity, technology and renewable energy
4 weeks ago
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation approves more than $1.4 billion in new investments for COVID-19 response, global health, gender equity, technology and renewable energy
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Board of Directors has approved nine investments totaling $925 million this quarter, advancing…
International organizations, vaccine manufacturers agree to intensify cooperation to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to Africa and low-income countries
September 16, 2021
International organizations, vaccine manufacturers agree to intensify cooperation to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to Africa and low-income countries
The heads of prominent international organizations and vaccine manufacturers have agreed to intensify cooperation to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to Africa…
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation announces Lauren Cochran as Vice President of Equity and Investment Funds
September 14, 2021
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation announces Lauren Cochran as Vice President of Equity and Investment Funds
The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) on Monday announced that Lauren Cochran has been appointed as Vice President…
In phone call, Joe Biden tells Xi Jinping of China competition should not ‘veer into conflict’
September 10, 2021
In phone call, Joe Biden tells Xi Jinping of China competition should not ‘veer into conflict’
U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Thursday spoke with President Xi Jinping, telling the Chinese leader competition should not…
Katherine Tai and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discuss global trade ahead of 12th Ministerial Conference in Geneva
September 9, 2021
Katherine Tai and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discuss global trade ahead of 12th Ministerial Conference in Geneva
The United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Wednesday spoke with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala…
Biden administration takes new steps to strengthen trade and economic ties with Africa
September 2, 2021
Biden administration takes new steps to strengthen trade and economic ties with Africa
The Biden administration on Tuesday took new steps to strengthen trade and economic ties with Africa. Katherine Tai The engagement…
Kenya strengthens partnership with U.S. Trade and Development Agency
August 30, 2021
Kenya strengthens partnership with U.S. Trade and Development Agency
The government of Kenya has strengthened its partnership with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, as the East African nation…