EXIM’s Chair Convenes Public and Private Sector Representatives and Sports Leaders for “Export Gamechanger” event on Financing in Africa and the Caribbean
Export-Import Bank of the United States President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis wrapped up her week in New York at the 78th United Nations General Assembly with several key events and meetings. Chair Lewis partnered with the Africa Finance Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme for an event highlighting access to financing opportunities in Africa and the Caribbean, and the role EXIM can play in promoting economic growth.
Ambassador Johnnie Carson, AFC CEO Samaila Zubairu, U.N. Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Africa Director Ahunna Eziakonwa, Masai Ujiri, President and Vice Chairman of the Toronto Raptors and Co-Founder of Giants of Africa, Cleveland Gary, Chief Executive Officer of Gary Holdings, Inc.
“It was a privilege to convene private sector representatives' leaders in sports, philanthropists, and government officials on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly to hold important conversations about financing opportunities that can promote joint economic growth,” said. “EXIM has a deep commitment to sub-Saharan Africa, and we are focused on advancing opportunities that not only support U.S.