Export
Promotion and Trade Development in Africa
December 14, 2007
On December
14, 2008, the Export Promotion/Trade Development and International Finance
Committee of WIIT held its second brown bag discussion. Speakers, Anthony
Carroll, Vice President of Manchester Trade, Ltd and Aubrey Hruby, Director
of Trade and Investment at the the Whitaker Group discussed trade development
policies in Africa and the role of U.S. companies. Both Speakers highlighted
the successes and challenges facing African countries on their road to development.
Mr. Carroll and Ms. Hruby both discussed their experiences in Africa and answered
questions about the role government and business play in promoting trade and
economic growth.