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American Political Scientist and Research Associate Speaks on U.S. Election

Dr. Sheldon Gellar, an American political scientist and research associate, who visited Côte d’Ivoire from June 7 to June 14, 2008 spoke on the U.S. elections. Other issues including the importance of free and fair elections in a democratic society, grassroots democracy in the U.S., and the involvement of youth and women’s organizations in the electoral process, were also addressed during conferences organized by the U. S. Embassy in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro and Bouake. More than one thousand people took part in the programs.... (more) 

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"Interconnected Lives’: PEPFAR/PAS photo exhibit looks at HIV/AIDS in Côte d’Ivoire

With $120 million to support the fight against HIV/AIDS in Côte d’Ivoire this year, PEPFAR – the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief – has the numbers to prove we are making a difference.Photographer Nadia Bettega went looking for something beyond the numbers.... (more)

American Corner CIRES Honors US Embassy Desiree Bartley

Over sixty AC members gathered June 28, 2008 at the American Corner CIRES in Abidjan to express their gratitude to the U.S. Embassy Office Manager, Desiree Bartley. In 2006, she was one of the trainers who conducted an English Teaching Seminar, and volunteered to share her experience in business English and job interview skills. Her most memorable activity was an informal discussion on "American Hospitality" that she hosted at her residence on October 29, 2005. The program gathered about 40 people, including 10 American diplomats. The American Corner members noted her dedication over the past several years in working with the American Corner community to build bridges between the people of the United States and Cote d’Ivoire. The celebration focused on traditional Ivorian culture and included singing, dancing and feasting. She received support from other US Embassy diplomats and colleagues including the Deputy Public Affairs Officer, Etta Toure.

Students in Tiassalé take part in HIV/AIDS awareness campaign  

About 2000 students from high schools in Tiassalé took part May 29 in the US Embassy’s “HIV/AIDS Caravan” program. Designed to create awareness and build capacity to combat and prevent HIV/AIDS among students, as well as the general population, the program also brought together Ivorian government officials, local medical officers, teachers and representatives of NGOs involved in the struggle against the spread of the disease.... (more)

Cross-Cultural Dialogue – A Conversation with American Students

On May 28, 2008, visiting students from Oral Roberts University and the University of Virginia had a lively information sharing conversation with English speaking students from the universities of Bouake and Cocody in Côte d’Ivoire.... (more) 

The Role of the Media during Elections – A Discussion in Cote d'Ivoire

Over 70 Ivorian journalists, editors, members of the Ministry of Communication and Prime Minister's Office, representatives of the Independent Electoral Commission, media regulatory bodies, NGOs and university students participated in a lively discussion with veteran journalist Eduardo Cue via a Digital Video Conference hosted by ARS Paris.  Focusing first on the role of the media in the U.S. presidential election, debate later turned to the realities of being a journalist reporting on the presidential election scheduled for November 30 in Cote d'Ivoire.... (more) (Photo Gallery)

DVC on U.S. Presidential Primaries

The US Embassy in Abidjan organized April 29, 2008 a lively Digital Video Cconference on the US Presidential Primaries. The topic was of great interest to the Ivorian audience as long-delayed presidential elections have recently been set for November 30, 2008. Paris-based Professor Arun Kapil, an expert on the US electoral system, spoke on various aspects of the primary system and the current electoral campaign in the U.S. during this program. The audience included members of parliament, representatives of political parties, and leaders of youth associations and NGOs. They agreed that the American electoral system, although one of the oldest in the world, continues to be a model for other countries. Noting the violence in Côte d'Ivoire associated with the last election, members of the audience pledged to adopt a positive attitude during the upcoming electoral campaign and accept the final results. They looked forward to additional DVCs on the elections and indicated they planned to discuss what they had learned about democracy with others.

U.S. to help villages across Cote d'Ivoire

On April 8, 2008 U.S. Ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire Wanda L. Nesbitt signed agreements with nine Ivorian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to finance projects that will contribute to the development of villages throughout the country. The agreements signed total seventy thousand U.S. dollars ($70,000); the funds are awarded under the terms of the Ambassador’s Special Self Help Fund.... (more) 

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