This tradition as laid out in the mission of the Leon Sullivan Foundation is a commitment to self-help, economic empowerment, human rights and corporate social responsibility.
On June 2nd, 2008 Africans at Home and abroad will descend on
This tradition as laid out in the mission of the Leon Sullivan Foundation is a commitment to self-help, economic empowerment, human rights and corporate social responsibility.
Founded in 2001 following Dr. Sullivan’s death the Africa-African American Summit as it was previously referred to, brings together the world’s political and business leaders, delegates representing civil society organizations, and members of academic institutions in order to focus attention and resources on African economics and social development.
I recently had the privilege to speak to the Foundation’s Chairman, Mr. Andrew Young.
Mr. Young has been a strong advocate for the African continent and its visibility and sustainability especially as it concerns more and more of the Diaspora developing a relationship with their mother continent in order to cultivate a productive future both socially and economically.
Ambassador Young noted that this would be a wonderful opportunity for entrepreneurs as it would serve as an investment for their future. He sees the future as being very bright with regards to relations with
He says that any of us who are interested in the market of the future will have to do business with
Culturally the
This year the summit is set to take place in the beautiful haven of
This summit has had a tremendous impact on past attendees, of course due to its bridging the Gap between the Diaspora and the continent. Attendees have been able to further their careers and develop new opportunities for business with African. Others have been inspired to incorporate more service learning by joining such organizations as the Peace Corps.
I am certain that any of us who can make it to this Summit will be forever changed and greatly moved at the beauty, culture and opportunity that Africa has to offer, as Young stated, once you have been to Africa and experienced it for yourself, “It’s hard to get it out of your system.”
Some of the core industries and missions that will be focused on during the conference are as follows:
[] To attract investment in manufacturing, agriculture and tourism
[] To advance physical and business infrastructure, especially electrification
[] To promote the tourism and hostility sector as an engine of economic growth
[] To advocate for the environment as an integral part of
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The cost of the summit is $4,495.00 which includes airfare, hotel and all meals and events.
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