Africa Business Summit

Improving My Africa IQ at the U.S. – Africa Business Summit

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By Ted Carter

I was very pleased to attend the Corporate Council On Africa’s U.S. – Africa Business Summit May 6th – 9th in Dallas, Texas. There were more than 1,000 participants including 20 African ministerial delegations from countries such as Botswana, Sierra Leone, and Lesotho, as well as 50 corporate sponsors, to include: Axxess, Bank of America, Caterpillar, Coca-Cola, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Google, Hillwood and United Airlines.



The Summit’s theme, U.S.- Africa Business: Partnering for Sustainable Success, proved to be engaging, informative, invigorating and significantly improved my Africa IQ and network. The Corporate Council on Africa has reported that the Summit resulted in the signing of $1.3 billion in deals between U.S. and African partners. The Summit also provided a unique platform for tangible progress in promoting U.S.- Africa trade, investment, and business engagement.

Ted Carter OU Economic Development

University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute is a Great Investment

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By Ted Carter

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute (EDI). The EDI is structured to provide economic development professionals exposure to, and reinforcement of, the tools and relationships needed to enhance their ability and effectiveness in facilitating economic growth and opportunity in their communities. Completing the Institute qualifies professionals to sit for the coveted IEDC Economic Development industry certification.

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National Forum on Black Public Administrators Panel on Africa Agenda 2063

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By Ted Carter

I recently attended the National Forum for Black Public Administrator’s (NFBPA) annual conference in Baltimore. Founded in 1983, the NFBPA membership has grown to include managers and executives in all disciplines represented in state and local governments. The association’s membership also embraces graduate students, deans, and faculty at schools of public administration and executives in the corporate sector. It is a powerful nationwide network of Black public sector leadership.

The African Renaissance

The African Renaissance: A Beacon of Hope and Change for Equitable Engagement

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By Theodore (Ted) Carter with contributions from Lucky Murinda

The African Renaissance, a concept first articulated by Senegalese author and political leader Cheikh Anta Diop and later popularized by former South African President Thabo Mbeki, presents the vision and hope that Africa will overcome its current challenges and achieve cultural, scientific, and economic renewal. This concept has been a guiding light for the continent, inspiring a sense of hope and optimism for a brighter future.