As Côte d'Ivoire celebrates the signing of its first compact with the Millennium Challenge Corporation, we examine the progress and potential of Africa's fastest growing economy. The conference will bring together political leaders, business executives, and political analysts for a wide-ranging discussion about the MCC compact and Côte d'Ivoire’s economic, political, and security outlook.
Agenda
9:00 A.M. – Words of welcome
Dr. John Hamre
CEO and President, CSIS
9:05 A.M. – Introduction
Jennifer Cooke
Director, CSIS Africa Program
9:15 A.M. – Keynote Address
President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire
10:15 A.M. – Panel 1: Realizing the opportunities of the MCC Compact with Côte d'Ivoire
Minister Patrick Achi
Secretary General to the President of Côte d'Ivoire
Jonathan Nash
Acting CEO, Millennium Challenge Corporation
Florizelle Liser
President and CEO, Corporate Council on Africa
11:15 A.M. – Coffee break
11:30 A.M. – Panel 2: Côte d’Ivoire’s Future Path: Opportunities and Challenges
Abdourahmane Cissé
Special Advisor to the President of Côte d'Ivoire
Teddy Roux
West Africa Manager, Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners, LLC
Edwige Depagne-Sorgho
Independent political analyst
Tam Robert Nguyen
Global Head of Sustainability, Bechtel Corporation
1:00 P.M. – Close
