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Ambassador Young Lecture Series
The Africa Society extends its sincere appreciation to the Merck
Company for Sponsoring the Ambassador Andrew Young Lecture Series on
Africa. 
The
Ambassador Andrew Young Lecture Series on Africa features distinguished
speakers whose work has impacted and advanced awareness of US-Africa
relations. Named in honor of the former Chairman of The Africa Society
Board, the Series were launched in 2002 and are hosted at African
embassies on a rotational basis. We have organized a total of 13
lectures for the Series, which have attracted renowned personalities
like Professor Ali Mazrui; Congressman Donald Payne; Congresswoman
Barbara Lee; President Kenneth Kaunda; Assistant Secretary of State
for African Affairs, Dr. Jendayi Frazer; the Executive Secretary
of ECOWAS, Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas; Ghanaian Ambassador to the
US, His Excellency Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei; Irish Entrepreneur and
Philanthropist and Founder of The Niall Mellon Township Initiative
in South Africa, Niall Mellon; and the Minister of Tourism and Diasporan
Affairs in Ghana, Honorable Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey.
Ambassador John J. Danilovich, CEO of Millennium Challenge Corporation
"MCC and Africa: A Partnership for Progress"
J. O. Obetsebi-Lamptey, Ghana Tourism Minister
"Diasporan Relations of Ghana & the screening of the Discovery
Travel Channel’s Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations show featuring
Ghana"
Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice
"US Policy on Africa with a Special Emphasis on Sudan"
Dr. Jendayi Frazer
"Looking Through the Crystal Ball: The Future of U.S. Engagement
with Africa"
