The Vision Began Here - Texas Southern University

The Vision Began Here
F
or six decades, Texas Southern University (TSU) has prepared
students for success in an ever-challenging, increasingly complex
world. One of the most comprehensive of the Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), TSU educates in a wide area of
professional fields. Realizing the importance of international issues and
global competitiveness, TSU recently commissioned a major university
international initiative.
The University’s new international emphasis is complemented by its location in Houston, Texas, the fourth largest
city in the U.S. It has gained a preeminent position as the nation’s center for energy – and as its leading port in
international tonnage.
Recognizing this international focus, TSU’s Jesse H. Jones School of Business (JHJ) was one of the first Schools
on campus to plan a major international program.
The Jesse H. Jones School of Business (JHJ) at TSU is dedicated to providing a
quality education for employment in a globally diverse job market. Fully accredited by the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the school’s curricula for years
included international business content. Recent initiatives have added a number of
courses dedicated to global competitiveness.
In 2003 JHJ began plans to develop a Global Commerce Center focusing on African
Trade to prepare students for more effective involvement in the global economy, to provide regional businesses
with international business training, and to assist affiliated African Universities in entrepreneurial training.
The Mickey Leland Center was established in 1989 to address issues affecting World Hunger and
Peace.
The Leland Center exists to continue Mickey’s legacy by providing leadership development and
training and by expanding opportunities for students to conduct research, analyze public policy, experience our city,
state and nations’ legislative process first-hand, and participate in international studies and projects.
The Leland Center also serves as a conduit for University faculty to interact and interface with the community to
create collaborative programs and forums that seek solutions to enduring critical problems concerning hunger,
diversity, conflict resolution, reconciliation, and peace.
The Center collaborates with The JHJ Global Commerce Center on such programs as Trade Missions, Studyabroad
groups, and African trade conferences.

INSIGHTS INTO DOING BUSINESS IN AFRICA
August 7, 2007
8:30
Welcome: Dr. Charlene Evans, Sr. Vice President of Texas Southern University
Dr. Joseph Boyd, Dean of Jesse H. Jones School of Business
Symposium Seminars: Dr. C.B. Claiborne
Critical Linkage between Africa and the U.S.: Jew Don Boney,
Associate Director of Mickey Leland Center
Africa: History, Governments, Economies, Politics: Dr. Gregory Maddox
9:20 BREAK
9:35 Moderator, Kenneth Yellowe: CEO Global Energy Group – African Trade Areas
East African
Community
Gezahgen Kebede
Lenard Tennede
SADC
Ambassador Ndilowe
Republic of Malawi
ECOWAS
Economic Community
of West African States
10:35 BREAK
10:50
Financial Issues Moderator,
Robert Scharar, President AFRICAP,
Fund with African Investments
Wells Fargo
International
Banking
Ayodele
Adeyemi, Export-
Import Specialist
Trans Africa
Holdings
Frank Kennedy
Africa Development
Bank
Ambassador,
Cynthia Perry
African Stock
Market
FCA Corp
Ron Manning
12:15
LUNCH
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: AFRICA: THE CONTINENT--NOT A COUNTRY
Robert Scharar, President of AFRICAP, a Fund with African
Investments in Banking, Tourism, Commercial Development,
Insurance, Energy

AFFINITY ROOM SAN JACINTO ROOM
1:35 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
Moderator- Kofi Sekyere
CEO TransAfrica Holdings, LTD
African Investments
Felix Mlusu - NICO Holdings (Malawi)
Frank Kennedy - Trans Africa Holdings
NATURAL RESOURCES:
Moderator- Rogers Beall
CEO Fortesa International
Energy Development in Underdeveloped
Countries
Ousmane N'Diaye Energy & Mining Corp
Jerome Halbout-4D International
Birame Diouf-Miferso
2:30 TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA:
Moderator – Jerry Moore,
Treasurer, AFRICAP
Evelyn Hubbard - Third World Imports
Harry Fleming
Capstone Associated Services
Nuamusi Igambi,
U.S. Commerical Service Department
TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA:
Moderator – Josef Hermans,
University of Houston College of Hotel
Management
Hastings Thembakako – Controller
Protea Hotel Ryalls-Malawi
Gerard "Ged" Caddick - Terra
Incognita Ecotours
International Touring Specialists
Rick Barongi - Director Houston Zoo
Houston Tourist Attraction
3:30
5:30
RECEPTION:
Hot and Cold Refreshments
with Ample Time to interact with Speakers, Faculty, and Guest
OUR HOST
Joseph L. Boyd, Symposium Host and
Dean of the Jesse H. Jones School of Business
SPONSORED BY
AFRICAP LLC and FCA Corp.