A Situation Briefing teleconference exchange economic engagement in Africa.

According to the United Nations' Economic Report on Africa, several African countries saw economic improvement in 2014. However, the industrial sector still needs to be expanded in order to realize further economic growth.

How can African countries and the international community build on the success of this year's improvement?

Featuring:

Dr. Witney Scheidman, Senior International Advisor, Covington & Burling LLC

Dr. Witney Scheidman leads Covington & Burling’s Africa initiative and is a senior member of the firm’s Public Policy and Government Affairs Practice Group, the International Strategy Group, and the International Trade and Finance Group. Read more.

Moderator:

Mr. Colin C. Richard, Associate Attorney, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Mr. Colin C. Richard is an associate at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Read more.