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The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is a non-governmental organization ( NGO ) focusing on strengthening commercial relationships between the United States and the African Continent . Corporate Council on Africa Website BACKGROUND
PRESIDENT STEPHEN HAYES Stephen Hayes, the President of the Council, was appointed in August 1999. Immediately prior to his appointment, Mr. Hayes was a consultant to Winnington Limited of London, a private European holding company. He was involved in issues affecting the African oil trade as well as the development of agricultural projects in Africa. He was also international projects advisor to the Washington-based firm of Cohen & Woods International, which specializes in U.S./African economic and political relations. Prior to joining Winnington, Mr. Hayes was president of the American Center for International Leadership and international program director for AFS International/Intercultural Programs. A graduate of Indiana University with a Masters Degree in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University , Mr. Hayes has also served as director of International Projects at the University Of Denver . He served several years as a consultant to the UN Development Program and has chaired and directed more than 25 international conferences. Corporate Council on Africa Website HIV/AIDS INITIATIVE The CCA , UNAIDS , The Ford Foundation and Merck & Co. . The Corporate Council on Africa works to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa by increasing private sector involvement in prevention, care and treatment programs and by helping businesses mitigate the negative impact of the disease on productivity, competitiveness and the general trade environment. HIV/AIDS Initiative Website SOUTH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LINKAGES With a tenfold increase in global trade, South Africa is one of the most promising markets in the world and Africa’s most developed economy. South Africa International Business Linkages (SAIBL) provides a gateway to this market and to the rest of Africa. SAIBL empowers business through trade and investment partnerships between historically disadvantaged (Individuals discriminated against under Apartheid ) South African small and medium enterprises and U.S. companies, South African corporations, and multinationals. For historically disadvantaged South African companies, SAIBL offers training and business capacity support. SAIBL mentors growth-oriented enterprises to become locally and internationally competitive, and introduces them to new markets and buyers. For U.S. companies, South African corporations, and multinationals, SAIBL identifies pre-screened South African partners and suppliers. SAIBL brings together qualified business partners and suppliers for:
''THE AFRICA JOURNAL'' ''The Africa Journal'' is a quarterly publication of the Corporate Council on Africa which aims to raise Africa’s profile as a business destination with numerous and diverse opportunities. The Africa Journal’s Objectives are to:
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