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Luncheon featuring former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria and Congo

April 4, 2017 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Join Atlanta Sister Cities for a luncheon featuring former
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria and the Republic of Congo
Dr. Robin Renee Sanders to discuss how small and medium-sized enterprises
have helped drive economic development and the growth of Africaโ€™s middle class.

 

 

 

Ambassador (Dr.) Robin Renee Sanders served as one of the U.S. Governmentโ€™s top diplomats on African issues over a long career in the United States Diplomatic Corps with senior positions ranging from Ambassador to the Republics of Nigeria and the Congo, two stints as Director for Africa at the White House, and the U.S. Permanent Representative to the West African Regional Organization ECOWAS. Dr. Sanders received her doctorate degree from Pittsburghโ€™s Robert Morris University and is a thought leader on today’s Africa political, economic, and security issues. She has testified before the U.S. Congress on these topics. Her advisory firm is divided into two parts: FEEEDS Advocacy Initiative covering economic, sustainable development (SDGs), poverty alleviation, Africa Diaspora and SMEs issues; and, FE3DS, LLC on Africa business strategies, especially on Africa trade, technology, power, aviation, and housing. FEEEDS also serves as global advisor and board member to several organizations. As CEO-FEEEDS she co-hosts an annual Africa event with Gallup World Poll.

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Venue

  • Invest Atlanta
  • 133 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 2900
    Atlanta, GA 30306 United States