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Connect Liberia Executive Lunch Series: Meet the Ambassador to the United States

May 16, 2019 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Throughout the year, the Liberian Consulate in Georgia will be hosting a series of Executive Luncheons called Connect Liberia. The series will focus on how business, education, investment and trade communities in the United States can contribute to the Government of Liberia’s new Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD).

The consulate invites leaders and subject matter experts to share insights into five thematic focus areas of PAPD including Agriculture, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Youth Development and the Economy.

The next Connect Liberia Executive Lunch Series event will be Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Atlanta and will feature The Honorable George S. W. Patten, Sr., Ambassador to the United States, Republic of Liberia. 

Ambassador Patten will be discussing the goals of PAPD and how businesses, organizations and individuals can invest and connect with Liberia. Ambassador Patten will also share insights on the current opportunities to connect with Liberia.

Also, hear remarks from:

  • Hon. Mary Waters
    Deputy Commissioner for International Trade, Georgia Department of Economic Development
  • Cesar Vence
    Deputy Director of Mayor’s Office of International Affairs, City of Atlanta
  • Roy E. Hadley, Jr.
    Managing Member, AfriTrade Global, LLC

The Connect Liberia Executive Lunch Series is a briefing and luncheon that is open to the public; tickets are $45 and can be purchased on Eventbrite, CLICK HERE to get your tickets.