Speaker Series Pilot

Abidjan’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) program seeks a cooperative agreement with one partner who will oversee a series of speaking engagements on a diverse range of topics. The program will bring together American and Ivoirian experts to engage the public on pressing issues which are priorities for both countries. The program topics will be chosen in tandem with PDS and can include but are not limited to: Coastal protection and climate change,Ethical Uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI)Entrepreneurship: developing and scaling a business across sectorsCivic Engagement: The Future of African Youth: encouraging youth participation