Global Leadership Series
Sponsors
As of 9/24/07
(in alphabetical order)

Co-Sponsors:

Co-Presenters:

African Chamber of Commerce

Initiative for Global Development

Tabor 100

UW Jackson School of International Studies

Monday, 10-01-2007

Global Leadership Series: President Levy Mwanawasa of Zambia

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What development strategies are being pursued to bring economic growth to less developed regions of Africa? What steps has Zambia taken to cut down on inflation and make Zambia a better choice for international investors? How is the Zambian government fighting poverty? How is Zambia fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS and what have the effects been on Zambian society? What anti-corruption measures are being used and how are they working? What is the role of Zambia within the African Union, and the role of the African Union in Africa?

Zambia is one of over 40 countries in Africa, with a population of over 11 million people. Although rich in mineral resources, less than 7% of land is currently arable.

Please join the World Affairs Council for a rare opportunity to hear directly from the current President of Zambia. President Mwanawasa will address the trade and investment opportunities in Zambia, and the role of trade in building the Zambian economy.

A lawyer by training, President Mwanawasa began his career in public service as Solicitor General in the Zambian Government in 1985 but went back to private practice in 1986. He was later appointed Vice-President during the administration of President Chiluba but left citing corruption. President Mwanawasa was elected President of Zambia in 2001 and took office in 2002. Since that time, President Mwanawasa has been re-elected for a second term and is working to improve the economic status of Zambians by fighting corruption and making education universally available. President Mwanawasa has made anti-corruption and development the hallmarks of his administration.

Register 6:30 PM
Program 7:00 PM

Lecture:
Free for members
with pre-registration
$15 for non-members
$5 for members & University students w/ University ID at Door

Free for high school students & teachers w/ pre-registration and high school ID at door

Reception:
$60 for members and $75 for non-members

Pre-registration Closed.

University of Washington, Kane Hall 130
Seattle, WA 98195