The Africa Society of the National Summit on Africa, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Ethiopia, hosted Grant T. Harris, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs on the National Security Staff of the White House as the featured speaker for the first 2015 Ambassador Andrew Young Lecture Series. Held at the Embassy of Ethiopia on March 3, 2015, Mr. Harris spoke to an audience of over 250 Africanists, diplomats, policymakers, leaders in the NGO community, business leaders, and students about the achievements and priorities of the Obama Administration vis-à-vis the continent of Africa.
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Grant T. Harris, Special Assistant to President Obama and Senior Director for African Affairs on the National Security Staff of the White House, presenting his remarks during Ambassador Young Lecture Series at the Embassy OF Ethiopia on March 3, 2015.
Participants during the Ambassador Andrew Young Lecture Series at the Embassy of Ethiopia on March 3, 2015.
Ms. Bernadette Paolo, President & CEO, The Africa Society of the National Summit addressing the audience during Ambassador Young Lecture Series at the Embassy of Ethiopia on March 3, 2015.
Participants during Ambassador Andrew Young Lecture Series at the Embassy of Ethiopia on March 3, 2015.
Mamadou Beye, Chevron, Grant T. Harris, White House and Ms. Bernadette Paolo, President & CEO, The Africa Society.
His Excellency Girma Birru, Ambassador of Ethiopia to the United States, presenting his welcoming remarks during Ambassador Young Lecture Series at the Embassy of Ethiopia, on March 3, 2015.
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