Message-ID: <MAC.950818160038@maine.maine.EDU> Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 16:00:38 EDT From: "Dennis McConnell - Univ. of Maine, USA" <mailto:mac@MAINE.MAINE.EDU> Subject: Cnference-Exploring Albania and Its Economic Opportunities To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
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Conference-Exploring Albania and Its Economic Opportunities
Washington, DC
September 10-12, 1995
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I have recently received from The Albanian-American Trade Asso-
ciation (AATA) a brochure announcing the above-noted conference.
It is not the kind of conference my Dean will pay for, but mem-
bers of the list may be interested in the conference. I have
provided below an abbreviated version of the announcement. I
should note that I am a member of the AATA, but have not been
asked to provide publicity for this event.
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The stated purpose of the conference is to provide an opportunity
to learn more about Albania by exploring trade and investment
opportunities, and sources of business assistance. The confer-
ence also provides an opportunity to network with Albanian
government officials, representatives from the U.S. Department of
Commerce and other federal agencies, Congressional representa-
tives and Albanian-American organizations.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
5:30-7:00 P.M. Welcome Reception
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
8:30-10:15 Opening Plenary
* Welcoming remarks by James V. Elias, President of the Alba-
nian-American Trade Association (AATA)
* Introduction of Co-Sponsors from:
-U.S. Department of Commerce
-Albanian-American Chamber of Commerce
-Albanian-American Cultural Foundation
-Albanian-American Enterprise Fund
-Albanian Humanitarian AID, Inc.
-Harry T. Fultz Foundation
-New England Albanian Relief Organization
* Welcome by the Albanian Government
* Speaker: U.S. Department of Commerce -"U.S. Government Policy
and Programs Related to Albania"
* Speaker: Domenick Scaglione, Chairman, Albanian-American
Enterprise Fund - "Economic and Business Development Needs of
Albania and the AAEF Role"
10:30-12:00 Panel - Albania in Need
Panel explores what private citizens and organizations can do
and have been doing to assist Albania. Panelists from Alba-
nian-American Organizations.
12:00-2:00 Luncheon
Guest Speaker: Congressman Eliot Engel, Chairman of the Alba-
nian Caucus: "Albania and the U.S. Congress"
2:00-3:15 Panel - Development Problems and Solutions
Session will focus on economic, structural and social problems
and solutions planned and underway by the government of Alba-
nia and donor countries and institutions. Subjects include:
new laws, government restructuring, privatization program,
land reform, and banking reform. Panelists will include U.S.
and international donor community organizations.
3:30-5:00 Panel - Albania: Land of Business Opportunity
Panel will explore investment and trade opportunities, includ-
ing how to deal with barriers to investment and trade. Panel-
ists will represent private investors, business organizations,
the SARA Agribusiness project, and trade and investment pro-
grams.
6:30-8:00 Presidential Reception
In honor of President Sali Berish. Sponsored by the Albanian-
American Enterprise Fund and AATA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
8:00 Congressional Breakfast on Capital Hill
This is an opportunity for participants to invite their con-
gressional delegation to breakfast and a presentation on the
issues covered during the conference.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Ritz-Carlton for this
conference ($150 per night). Advance registration fee for the
conference is $200 and the on-site registration fee is $250.
For more information, contact:
Albanian-American Trade Association
3250 Prospect Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20007
Tel: (202) 965-4043
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