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The Leon H. Sullivan Summit
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The 6th Leon H. Sullivan Summit was held in Nigeria's capital, Abuja in July 2003.

The objectives of the Summit were to:

1) Highlight key issues and best practices to improve agriculture, health and education to replicate what works;

2)Highlight Africa's long-term economic security through business trade and investment practices and strategic partnerships;

3) Promote private enterprise and encourage foreign investment while protecting the environment and human rights; and

4) Foster high-level strategic partnerships between African governments and US Government Agencies and other organizations.  

Results of Summit VI included:

1) Attendance of 3052 Delegates from the United States, Africa and Europe;

2) Attendance of nine Presidents and Heads of State and 20 official delegations;

3) Participation of 32 international organizations;

4) Holding of 23 official plenary sessions and workshops on agriculture, health, education, and business, trade and investment and other issues;

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List of selected workshop and plenary papers, click here (RTF format)

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The Role of Science and Technology in Africa's Food Security

Eva CLAYTON, Assistant Director-General, Food And Agricultural Organization (FAO), Rome, Italy

Keynote Address: The Role of Science and Technology in Africa's Food Security

O.A. EDACHE, The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture

Joseph WEKUNDAH and Aghan DANIEL, Biotechnology Trust Africa, Nairobi, Kenya

Roll Back Malaria Partnership: "Protect Women and Children..."Dr. James BANDA, Country Support Development, Roll Back Malaria Partnership Secretariat, Abuja, Nigeria

Innovative Entry Points for HIV/AIDS Programs: A Joint Initiative of Pathfinder International /Nigeria and the National Democratic Institute

Francesta E. FARMER, Abuja, Nigeria

Any Silver Lining in This Cloud?

Professor B. OSOTIMEHIN, Chairman, National Action Committee on AIDS, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

American Investment Possibilities in University Education in Nigeria

Professor Peter OKEBUKOLA, Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Abuja, Nigeria

Promoting Interactive Education Strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Prioritizing Universal Primary Education and Gender Equality with a Renewed Focus on Teacher Education and Secondary Education Reform

Dr. Julie SULLIVAN, Executive Vice-President, International Foundation for Education and Self-Help, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Keynote Address: "Possibilities in Energy, Trade and Investment"  

His Excellency Atiku ABUBAKAR, Vice President, The Federal Republic of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

Remarks: Closing Plenary: Energy, Trade & Investment

His Excellency Fradrique de MENEZES, President, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome e Principe

Africa; A Continent of Possibilities: Trade and Investment Opportunities

Lindani B. NDLOVU, Head, Economic Research Unit, PTA Bank, Nairobi, Kenya

Statement: New Economic Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)

Professor Wiseman NKUHLU, Chairman, NEPAD Steering Committee and Head of Secretariat, Johannesburg, South Africa

5) Coverage by 152 media outlets.

6) Increased international spotlight on Africa, Nigeria, and the life and work of the late Rev. Leon Sullivan;

7) The US Government pledged $5,000,000 for the African teachers program of the International Foundation for Education and Self-Help, which was founded by Rev. Leon H. Sullivan.

8) Strategic partnerships were developed between the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation and Habitat for Humanity, Books for Africa, NAFEO, and MedHelp Foundation.