Notice2022-23660
Request for Public Comment on the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum-U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
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Published
November 1, 2022
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State Department
Abstract
President Biden will host leaders from across the African continent from December 13-15, 2022, in Washington, DC, for the U.S.- Africa Leaders Summit. The Summit will demonstrate the United States' enduring commitment to Africa and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities. An important component of the Summit's three-day agenda is the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum, which will be held on December 13. A full agenda with speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. The Department is requesting self-nominations from the public of exceptional young leaders to participate in the event.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23660]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11909]
Request for Public Comment on the African and Diaspora Young
Leaders Forum--U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: President Biden will host leaders from across the African
continent from December 13-15, 2022, in Washington, DC, for the U.S.-
Africa Leaders Summit. The Summit will demonstrate the United States'
enduring commitment to Africa and will underscore the importance of
U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global
priorities. An important component of the Summit's three-day agenda is
the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum, which will be held on
December 13. A full agenda with speakers will be announced in the
coming weeks. The Department is requesting self-nominations from the
public of exceptional young leaders to participate in the event.
DATES: Nominations are due no later than 12 p.m. ET on November 8,
2022.
ADDRESSES: Please email nominations to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#99fdf0f8eae9f6ebf8f8ffebf0faf8eaecf4f4f0edd9eaedf8edfcb7fef6ef"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6a0e030b191a05180b0b0c1803090b191f0707031e2a191e0b1e0f440d051c">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Goodman, 202-341-1833 in the
Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bedad7dfcdced1ccdfdfd8ccd7dddfcdcbd3d3d7cafecdcadfcadb90d9d1c8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="77131e1604071805161611051e141604021a1a1e0337040316031259101801">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As President Biden outlined in the U.S.
Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, our African diaspora is a source of
strength. The African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum will elevate our
diaspora engagement to strengthen the dialogue between U.S. officials
and the diaspora in the United States and provide a platform for young
African and diaspora leaders to fashion innovative solutions to
pressing challenges. The Forum will feature breakout sessions on higher
education, the creative industries, and environmental equity, utilizing
the theme ``Amplifying Voices: Building Partnerships That Last.''
The African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum will be held in person
on December 13, 2022. The U.S. Department of State is seeking
exceptional young leaders to participate in the event. Ideal
participants will be Africans and people of African descent living
outside of Africa who are between the ages of 21-35 and actively
engaged on issues related to higher education, creative industries, or
environmental equity. If you are interested in participating, please
send an email to the address listed in the ADDRESSES section above.
Please include: your full name, your email address, your preferred
breakout session (higher education, creative industries, or
environmental equity), and any supporting documents or information that
you wish to submit.
Please note that we will not be able to invite all nominated
individuals to the Forum and that attendees will need to pay for their
own travel and accommodations. Invited individuals will be contacted
directly.
All interested parties will receive consideration without regard to
race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, or any other
protected status.
Privacy Act Statement
Authorities: The information solicited in this notice is sought
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 301 and 22 U.S.C. 2651a.
Purpose: The information solicited in this notice will be used to
facilitate civil society participation in the 2022 African and Diaspora
Young Leaders Forum in Washington, DC. The information furnished may
also be used to contact applicants for additional outreach
opportunities or to request additional information for this
application.
Routine Uses: The information you provide in response to this
notice may be shared with other federal agencies and the White House.
More information on the Routine Uses for the system can be found in the
System of Records Notice State-SORN 79, Digital Communications and
Outreach.
Disclosure: Providing this information is voluntary. Failure to
provide the information requested may result in your inability to
participate in the 2022 African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum in
Washington, DC.
Eric Watnik,
Director, The Bureau of African Affairs Office of Public Diplomacy and
Public Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2022-23660 Filed 10-31-22; 8:45 am]
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