Chicago State University and Global Institute of Sustainable Development Ribbon Cutting

Dr. Margaret King  CSU Faculty & Coordinator of International Studies Global Institute of Sustainable Development

"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.

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.

President Dr. Wayne Watson Chicago State University and Atty. Robert Bennett

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."

Dr. Margaret King Cutting The Ribbon for the Opening of the Global Institute of Sustainable Development

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.

PNC Bank Officials & Sr. V.P. Tony Smith Donate $20,000 for Microfinance Center

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".

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

Dr. Gale Frasier, Madam Amina Salum Ali, Ms. Cecile Johnson