For Immediate Release

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:‎

On June 7, Administrator Samantha Power met with Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive Chairman of Econet. Mr. Masiyiwa served as Special Advisor to African Presidents on Food Security for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Administrator Power and Mr. Masiyiwa discussed how to spur economic growth across Africa including through increased private sector investment. They also discussed the new U.S.-Africa strategic partnership launched at the 2022 Summit and shared perspectives on Feed the Future and the need for sustained, robust support to global food security.

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