Gabon Africa Picture
TRAFFICKING IN CHILDREN: West and Central Africa
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TRAFFICKING IN CHILDREN: West and Central Africa
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Bilateral Assistance - US Embassy, Libreville
Democracy and Human Rights Fund (DHR): This program aims to strengthen democratic institutions, reinforce democratic values and promote human and civil rights in Africa. Project grants are available to government agencies, non-governmental organizations and community groups. An example of work completed is the DHRF-funded Gabonese National Assembly Website. ... Ambassador’s Fund for Refugees: This program supports non-emergent refugee assistance and protection projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. Designed to supplement the USG’s contribution to United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), this program provides direct assistance to help host communities and NGOs for small projects in refugee-impacted areas. ... [Read More]
TRAFFICKING IN CHILDREN: West and Central Africa
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US Department Of State Post Report
The Ambassador’s residence, a U.S. Government-owned property, is an elegant, spacious, two-story house located on the beach near the airport. The entire property has been landscaped and fenced. A paved driveway, ample parking space, and a three-car garage are provided. The main house has six bedrooms, eight baths, two studies, and large dining and living rooms. A large, well-equipped kitchen and staff housing complete the floor plan. The garden features a variety of flowering plants and trees. Spacious patios on the sea side of the house overlook a swimming pool and adjoining cabana. FurnishingsLast Updated: 2/12/2004 2:25 PM Since furnished quarters are provided for all Government personnel, furniture need not be brought to post. The allowance for the shipment of household effects ... [Read More]
TRAFFICKING IN CHILDREN: West and Central Africa
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Role of West Africa in our Energy Security
Mr. Chairman, distinguished Committee members, I am pleased to be here today with the Department of Energy to discuss the important role of West Africa in our energy security. The region is important both in an energy security sense and for the commercial opportunities in the region for U.S. firms. As I will outline in my testimony, West Africa will continue to play an important role as a significant contributor to the diversity of supply called for in our energy policy. ... [Read More]
Alan Larson, "GEOPOLITICS OF OIL AND NATURAL GAS," Economic Perspectives, May 2004
Africa is playing an increasingly important role as an energy supplier to U.S. and global markets. In 2003, both Nigeria and Angola were among the top 10 suppliers of oil to the United States. Oil production generates substantial revenue in countries such as Nigeria, Angola, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Congo, Chad, and Cameroon. Sao Tome and Mauritania also may become oil suppliers in the coming years. Foreign direct investment is needed to develop African energy resources as most new fields are in deepwater offshore environments that require advanced capital-intensive facilities for development. Growing oil and gas production could be a powerful engine for national economic development in these countries. However, the Niger Delta experience of 2002, in which protesters stormed oil facilities and caused their temporary shutdown, shows that oil can also be a disruptive force if a country's oil revenues are not managed in a fair and transparent manner. Nigeria has learne ... [Read More]
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