“The technical and vocational training of Africa’s youth will equip the private and public sectors with the skilled workforce needed to support their investments and enhance their operations.” –Crispian Kirk, OIC International President and CEO Over 200 government and business leaders, entrepreneurs, donors, and youth leaders, and community representatives convened at the La … Continue reading Youth Investment Summit: The Road to Economic Growth →
Home / Page 2 Contact For Media Inquiries, please contact: Jasmine Lataillade Program Development Associate jlataillade@oici.org 202 499 2380 Philadelphia Office OIC International 1500 Walnut Street Suite 1304 Philadelphia, PA 19102 MAP PH. 215.842.0220 FX. 215.842.2276 DC Office 1120 G Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 MAP PH. 202.499.2380 FX. 202.499.2382
Dear friends, Where will you be on Thursday, May 16, 2013? Are you interested in learning about opportunities in Ghana, a country that is one of the 10 fastest growing economies globally? Then you will want to join me in Accra, Ghana, at OIC International’s first “Youth Investment Summit: The Road to Economic Growth.”
When considering the recent dramatic downturns of the economies of Europe, Japan, and the United States, it is encouraging to see signs of another continent on the rise – Africa. African economies are growing at impressive rate. Ghana, for example, is one of the 10 fastest growing economies in the world.
For nearly six decades, the Food for Peace Act has provided U.S. commodities to meet shortfalls in developing countries, thereby assuring that the U.S. Government responds decisively when a food crisis occurs and is positioned to lead worldwide efforts to combat chronic hunger. Since 2009, International Disaster Assistance (IDA) funds have also been available to … Continue reading Does Food AID Need to be Reformed? →
What is thousands of years old, harbinger of civilizations, and constantly evolving? Agriculture. Agriculture is crucial for Africa’s economic growth: employing approximately 65% of its workforce and accounting for 32% of the continent’s GDP, this industry is livelihood and staple for individuals and families. While agricultural growth has improved over the past few decades…