"This past summer
President Barack Obama invested in the future of African leadership through the Mandela Fellows and hosted the first ever
US-
Africa Leaders summit in Washington, D.C. Although the summit was open, many people were excluded by virtue of socio-economic factors that hindered their participation. In view of the fact that
China is dominating investment in Africa with limited American, especially African-American involvement, there is a need for the wider community as well as predominantly Black institutions, PBI, like
Chicago State, to get in on these discussions. Additionally, the tremendous response from Africa and the Diaspora community working together at the summit stirred up hunger for more mutually beneficial
global connections. This momentum must be cultivated and maintained as a catalyst for improved dialogue between the US and Africa, in order to stimulate trade and exchange of ideas which will lead us to more sustainable development for all parties.
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| Building Global Partnership For African Leadership and Development |
Thus, the 'Global Africa Partnership Forum,' with the theme, 'Building Global Partnership for African Leadership and Sustainable Development' is a continuation of these discussions to enhance capacity-building for US-Africa partnership. It seeks to connect the dots, to address pertinent issues of how to leverage international resources for leadership and development in Africa. The Forum will engage university's internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to faculty, students, entrepreneurs, corporations, faith-based and community organizations, policymakers, researchers, public intellectuals and the general citizenry in a dynamic discussion and debate about the broad issues surrounding the role university-community partnerships and the wider
African Diaspora can play in building strong leadership and sustainable development for Africa.
The forum will go beyond talk to actually match resources to identified needs, as well as expose African resources to potential foreign investors. There is the opportunity for potential investors to meet on a one-on-one with country representatives. Additionally, a
ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Global Institute, including the Africa Center and the new Microfinance Center was held. For more information about the institute, please visit:
www.csu.edu/internationalstudiesglobalinstitute."
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| Dr. Margaret King Cutting The Ribbon for the Opening of the Global Institute of Sustainable Development |
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| Regional Resources and International Cooperation for African Development Panel |
Rep. Bobby RUSH U.S. Congress (represented by Mr. Younus Suleman) shared financial resources available for international trade at www.trade.gov website.
- SBA Loans up to $500,000
- Businesses with minimum 12-month history
- No Credit Requirements
Dr. Kwesi Nduom Chairman, Groupe Nduom, Ghana pledge financial support to the Chicago State University Global Institute of Sustainable Development in honor of the opening of the institute.
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PNC Bank Officials & Sr. V.P. Tony Smith Donate $20,000 for Microfinance Center
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Chicago State University President Dr. Wayne Watson spoke to attendees of the Global Institute of Sustainable Development regarding the funding of the Microfinance with the PNC Bank $20,000 donation. Dr. Watson share the story of a friend named Murray who was unable to read or write. This hindered him from opening a bank account. Murray carried $700 or more in his pocket. He told Dr. Watson that he could barley count to 20. Dr. Watson stated that the funds would be applied to educating 300 "Murrays".
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| Kwesi Harris, Director, African American Male Resource Center CSU and Dr. Wayne Watson CSU President |
INVITED SPEAKERS
Dr. Wayne Watson President, Chicago State University
Dr. Angela Henderson Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CSU
Dr. LeRoy Jones Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences CSU
Dr. Marget King Faculty and Coordinator of International Studies and Founder Global Institute of Sustainable Development CSU, President Economic Recovery Institute
Ms. Tiffany Hope Associate Director, Office of International Programs
Rep. Danny Davis US Congress
Rep. Bobby Rush US Congress (Represented by Mr. Younus Suleman)
State Senator Napoleon Harris III Illinois State 15th Legislative District
State Rep. Monique Davis Illinois State 27th District
His Excellency Ernest Ndabashinze Ambassador of Burundi to the USA
His Excellency Bennett Jones Johnson Consul Ugandan Consulate
Madam Amina Salum Ali African Union Ambassador to the US
Dr. Hannah A. Jones Former Ambassador of Liberia to the United Nations, Associate Professor of History, CSU
Dr. Ewa Ewa, Chief Financial Officer Department of Human Rights, State of Illinois
Mr. Margaretann Connell Enrollment Management CSU
Madam Ammina Salum Ali African Union Ambassador to the US
Dr. Kwesi Nduom Chairman Groupe Ndoum Ghana
Mr. Tony Smith Senior Vice President PNC Bank
Dr. Gale Frasier Chairperson of National Black Agenda Consortium and Director of Youth Leadership Development, Economic Recovery Institute
Dr. Agber Dimah Professor of Political Sciences, CSU
Dr. Kelly Harris Asst. Professor of African American Studies, GSHAA, CSU
Dr. Louis McFarland Associate Professor of Sociology, GSHAA, CSU
Dr. Evelyn Delgado-Norris, Professor Dept. Foreign Languages, CSU
Prof. Jamille Barnes, Director USAID/CSU Ghana Project
Ms. Elisabeth Tsitoura-Harrell Global Executive Liaison, Uganda Project
Attorney Cliff Kelley Host of the Talk of Chicago WVON
Mr. Kwesi Harris Director African American Male Resource Center CSU
Ms. Wanda Wright Community Relations, CSU
Prof. Amzie Moore
Dr. Aida Abraha Interim Associate Dean of College Arts and Sciences
Ms. Cecile Johnson Ex. Director African Development Plan & Director of Women for African
Development Initiative. Economic Recovery Institute
Mr. Allie Kabba Executive Director, United Africa Organization
Dr. Gale Frasier Chairperson of National Black Agenda Consortium and Director of Youth Leadership Development, Economic Recovery Institute
Attorney Naomi Davis President and CEO Black in Green
Mr. John ETIM President AKISAN, Philadelphia
Madeline "Sandy: Sanders Founder & CEO Renewable Energy and Policy Solutions
Dr. Benet DeBerry-Spence University of Illinois at Chicago
Dr. Kim Dulaney Professor African American Studies CSU
Dr. Mohamed N"Daou Professor of History CSU
Mr. Oliver Kamanzi President and CEO Africa Global Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Melinda Kelly Executive Director Chatham Business Chamber
Ms. Linda Clarke Founder/President Greater Far South Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Janice Temple CEO Social Media Consulting and Services
Mr. Larry Ivory President/CEO Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Harold Lucas President/CEO Black Metropolis Convention and Tourism Council
Ms. Laura Ortega-LaMela Executive Director International Business Council Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Sam Ntum International Trade Specialist for Africa and the Middle East, State of Illinois Office of Trade and Investment
Ms. Oteia Bruce President and CEO Team Network
Dr. Ivy Dunn Interim Associate Dean College of Arts and Sciences
Attorney Marian Perkins Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Chairperson of Criminal Justice, Philosophy and Political Sciences Department
Mr. Pemon Rami Director of Education DuSable Museum
Dr. Amarya Enyia CEO?ACE Municipal Partners
Mr. Phillip Jackson Executive Director of the Black Star Project
Ms. Katie Spencer Co-Owner AARCO Travel Agency and Tours
Dr. Mohamed N"DAOU Professor of History CSU
Prince Joseph O'Agunloye Producer African Identity Documentary Prestige, Inc.
Ntwadumayla Nkosi Mundari Psychologist and Author African World Research Institute
Mr. Shaka Barak President Marcus Garvey Institute
Mr. Phillip Aka Professor of Political Sciences CSU
Dr. Athanese Gahungu Professor Educational Admin, CSU
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| Dr. Gale Frasier, Madam Amina Salum Ali, Ms. Cecile Johnson |
