{"id":1284,"date":"2021-11-30T20:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T19:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/30\/building-a-better-future-in-africa-and-beyond\/"},"modified":"2021-12-01T12:07:47","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T11:07:47","slug":"building-a-better-future-in-africa-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ancstockinvestments.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/30\/building-a-better-future-in-africa-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Better Future in Africa and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The United States and African partners are working together to end the COVID-19 pandemic, fight climate change and foster economic growth.<\/p>\n

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with African leaders during a November 15\u201320 trip to Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal to advance partnerships that tackle 21st-century challenges.<\/p>\n

In meetings with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Senegalese President Macky Sall, Blinken highlighted Africa\u2019s vital role in delivering a safe and prosperous future.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn most of the urgent challenges and opportunities we face, Africa will make the difference,\u201d Blinken told a meeting of the Economic Community of West African States November 19 in Abuja, Nigeria. \u201cI believe Africa will shape the future \u2014 and not just the future of the African people but of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ending the COVID-19 pandemic<\/h2>\n

During his trip, Blinken toured the Institut Pasteur de Dakar in Senegal where the United States supports the development of COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing<\/a>. Institute Director Dr. Amadou Sall said the U.S. and Senegal have been long-standing partners in research, and that \u201ctoday, this collaboration is even more vibrant and active.\u201d<\/p>\n

The United States has donated 903,990 COVID-19 vaccine doses<\/a> to Senegal, part of more than 80 million doses the U.S. has provided to African countries, and more than 250 million U.S.-donated doses provided worldwide. The U.S. COVID-19 vaccines donations are free, with no strings attached.<\/p>\n

Since 2020, the U.S. has provided $10.7 million for Senegal\u2019s COVID-19 response, part of more than $880 million in total U.S. assistance for health care in Senegal.<\/p>\n

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The United States is making good on our commitment to provide COVID vaccines to the world. To date, we have provided more than 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses and more than $1.9 billion in COVID-related assistance to African countries, with no strings attached. pic.twitter.com\/jdoDk4e7yS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Department of State (@StateDept) November 24, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Blinken also announced that Kenya will be the first nation to join Global COVID Corps<\/a>, a new private sector partnership making U.S. business expertise available to solve logistical challenges in partner nations and quickly get vaccines in arms.<\/p>\n

Fighting climate change<\/h2>\n

Africa holds the world\u2019s greatest potential for renewable energy development, Blinken said, noting U.S. investment in Africa\u2019s green economy. In Kenya alone, $600 million has created more than 40,000 clean energy jobs in renewable energy projects.<\/p>\n

The United States also supports renewable energy in Africa through:<\/p>\n