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[AfricaWatch] Re: [IgboWorldForum] Re: [Waawa] March 29: Illuminating Agenda: Africa Union - Africa Diaspora Legacy Program. Substance-in-Style at the Nigerian Embassy, Washington, DC
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HAPPENING THIS EVENING AT THE NIGERIAN EMBASSY, WASHINGTON DC.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO THIS AUSPICIOUS OCCASION
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YOU CAN STILL REGISTER TO ATTEND.
COST IS $11.24 PER PERSON
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DATE: MARCH 29TH, 2014,
VENUE: THE NIGERIAN EMBASSY,
3519 International Ct NW,
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 986-8400
TIME: 4:00PM - 9:00PM EST.
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| | Dr. Chika Onyeani Chaired the African Union Diaspora Task Force |
Hello:
Thank you keeping in step with the authentic quest for Africa Diaspora Empowerment. It is novel. For a change, grassroots stakeholders are speaking to educate and engage on self-empowerment. Please find the enlightening and multi-dimensional Program with consequential and specific outcomes - if you have not read through. The Indigenous Continental African Network - Diaspora Organizations - I CAN DO - was inspired to bridge the knowledge gap that excluded hometown, alumni and professional networks from the critical decision making process on empowering development. The exclusion consequently leads to the neglect of brain gain, capacities and potentials that Continental African organizations and experts bring to the development table. Bridging the gap is the process forward. I CAN DO believes the intellectual capital, material resources of indigenous organizations and professional talents are Africa's competitive assets waiting to be fully utilized in fostering Africa's Self Reliance. We appreciate Africa's partners for the great visions they add in moving Africa forward. The program is also a clarion call for stakeholders to mobilize and leverage civic power because it enhances outcomes. In the final summation, there is a reason for every stakeholder to be engaged. Once more, we thank everyone who has made reservations. It helps in organizing and upholding high standards you expect. Some committed persons expressed difficulties in making reservations and called in to have their names on the reserved list. Here is the link again: Reserve For those who cannot attend and due to capacity limitation, we will share the outcomes. God Bless You and Your Loved Ones. Have Pleasant Weekend. From the I CAN DO Team
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| Venue: Nigerian Embassy
3519 International Court
Washington, DC 20008
March 29, 2014 from 4pm prompt to 9:00pm
With African Melodies and
The Sensational Lyta Boys.
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A Glance: What's On the Agenda?
Cocktail, Glad to Meet You
Welcome Remarks
Acknowledgements
Guest Introduction:
The Pivotal Power of Mass Media: Connecting Africa and the Diaspora.
The 5 African Union - Africa Union Diaspora Legacy Projects: Presentations.
Interactive Questions & Clarification
Dinner.
Showcase Prototypes: The Harnessed Power of Continental Africa Diaspora and Mutual Lessons for Stakeholders and Policy Makers. An e xample with BCA Click . Ready for Dynamics.
The Transnational Identity and the Regions: Hear Antionette Presents to Enlighten, Edify and Engage. Learn from SADC in the Diaspora Model.
Civic Collaborative Collateral 2014 - CCC 2014 with Dr. Onye and Mr. Kassimou Comes to Town.
Dual Citizenship/ Voting Right Caucus. The Logic and Benefits on the LEGACY Projects and Africa's Self-Reliance.
Outcomes.
Follow-Through with Strategic Recommendations and Publication of Recommendations. On the sign-in sheet you can indicate your interest in any of the Leadership Caucus Team.
Presentations with the World Bank.
Meeting with African Ambassadors, African Union Commission, African Governments, Delegations on Implementing Solutions.
Assessing and meeting the Outcomes Objectives in the Program write-up. |
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