U.S. - Africa Business Forum Cotonou, Benin

September 18-19, 2000

As a result of the inaugural US - Africa Business Forum in December 1999, the U.S.-Export Import Bank has approved six projects in Ghana totaling nearly US$6 million and an additional 25 deals from West Africa are in the pipeline.

The meeting will be held over a two-day period. The business forum will take place on September 18 with the following day set aside for American and African business representatives to follow-up on individual business proposals.

Meeting Schedule

Date : September 18-19, 2000

Meeting Site: Sheraton Hotel, Cotonou, Benin
Tel: (229) 30.01.00 Fax: (229) 30.11.55

Participation in the US - Africa Business Forum is free of charge. Participants are required to make their own travel arrangements. CCA has negotiated a room rate of CFA 62,500 (approximately US$ 89) per night for WAIBL participants at the Sheraton Benin.

A visa is required for all US citizens traveling to Benin. Contact: The Embassy of the Republic of Benin, 2737 Cathedral Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, Telephone: (202) 232-6656.

Registration

For additional information or to register, please complete the information below and return it to WAIBL Coordinator Julie Wallace: Tel: (202) 835-1115, Fax (202) 835-1117, or E-mail:

Name:______________________________________________________

Company:____________________________________________________

Sector of Interest:______________________________________________

Telephone:_____________________ Fax:__________________________

E-mail:______________________________________________________