USAID Launches The Africa Trade Desk Through Prosper Africa
Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced the launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large U.S. food retailers to African producers. The
Partnership For Global Infrastructure And Investment (PGI) Celebrates Signing Of Finance Agreements For Republic Of Angola Projects
Today, on the margins of the Corporate Council on Africa’s U.S.-Africa Business Summit, the United States and the Republic of Angola celebrated the signing of final agreements to finance three major infrastructure
New U.S.-Supported Health Products Support Ghanaian Women And Children
The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Total Family Health Organisation (TFHO), a Ghanaian social marketing organization, have launched two new healthcare products to support adolescents,
Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson In Dallas To Speak At The U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson will be in Dallas, TX, May 6-9, 2024 to participate in the 16th U.S.-Africa Business Summit as a member of the U.S. Government delegation.
USAID Launches New Partnerships To Support Malaria Prevention, Strengthen Infrastructure And Bolster Food Security In Angola
During her trip to Angola, Administrator Samantha Power announced expanding partnerships that reflect the deepening relationship between the United States and Angola. At Angola’s Instituto Nacional de Investigação em Saúde
U.S.-Africa Partnership In Promoting Two-Way Trade And Investment In Africa
Africa’s integration into global markets, demographic boom, and continent-wide spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation present an extraordinary opportunity for the United States to invest in Africa’s future. The United States
Celebrating Prosper Africa’s Investment In Women
Women in Africa are key drivers of economic growth. Sub-Saharan Africa boasts the highest rate of female entrepreneurship globally, with about 26% of women involved in entrepreneurial activity. Enabling women to develop businesses,
Atlanta Phambili: A Trade & Investment Gateway To Africa & South Africa
Led by Coordinator British A. Robinson and U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa, Dr. Reuben Brigety II, Atlanta Phambili was a 4-day series of meetings, roundtables, and for
U.S. Africa Business Summit
Prosper Africa was a proud sponsor of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa from May 6-9, 2024. The Summit brought over 1,500 U.S. and African
Improving Maternal Healthcare In Mzuzu, Malawi
Malawi has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios globally, with approximately 5.7 maternal deaths per 1,000 live births. This can be attributed to multiple factors, including lack of awareness,
Senegal Creates Electoral Language For Its Deaf Citizens
Senegal has a proud history as one of the most successful models of democracy in Africa. Nevertheless, one sector of the population has traditionally been excluded from the process —
Transforming Tanzanian Lives Through Agricultural Success
In 2010, a visionary group of fifteen maize growers from Ibumila village laid the foundation for the Ibumila Agricultural Marketing Co-operative (Ibumila AMCOS). Officially registered as a cooperative in 2013,
Boosting Sustainable Coffee Production In Uganda
Central Coffee Farmers’ Association (CECOFA) is a farmer-owned organization based in Kasese, Uganda, which purchases coffee from smallholder farmers, processes it, and sells it to buyers. CECOFA’s coffee is both Fairtrade
ANKA And Prosper Africa Launch Accelerator Program To Boost U.S. Exports From African Creative Industries
Prosper Africa and ANKA announced today the launch of the ANKA Growth Club, a transformative nine-month virtual accelerator program designed to boost African exports from the creative industries, including fashion,
U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency Partners With African Union Pan-African Veterinary Vaccine Center In Ethiopia
Members of the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Office of the Secretary of Defense participated in a ground-breaking
U.S. Investment Boosts COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing In South Africa
The Challenge: Access to safe, effective vaccines is critical to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccines help prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death. While some countries have widescale vaccination efforts underway,
One Year After The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Deal Book Showcases 547 New Deals Valued At $14.2 Billion In U.S.-Africa Trade And Investment
To mark the one-year anniversary since last December’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the U.S. Government’s Prosper Africa released today a groundbreaking Deal Book that demonstrates that the United States is catalyzing
U.S. Investment Boosts Liberian Small Businesses
The Challenge While Liberia has a large and growing base of small and medium enterprises that are a promising source of jobs, many of these businesses lack access to sufficient
Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson Participating In COP28 In Dubai
Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson is participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and Milken Summit from December 3 – December 12, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
West African Cashew Exports Poised For Growth In Partnership With U.S. Based Supplier
The Challenge: By 2025, the global cashew kernel market is projected to reach almost $7 billion. West Africa is a leading producer of raw cashews and yet 90 percent of