«Women are doers and achievers and thinkers and innovators, leaders, and problem-solvers. And we need each and every one of you to lend your entrepreneurial skill and energy to meeting the global challenges of this new century.»   – Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton

The African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is taking place in Washington, D.C., July 26 – August 3, and Kansas City, Missouri, August 4 – 6, in conjunction with the 2010 United States/sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA Forum). The AWEP was created in coordination with the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. More info…

Very interesting event. I wonder if anyone from Mauritius is participating in this program.