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Interested in Democracy, sustainable infrastructure, and making governments work better for all. Views expressed are personal/do not represent any organization

[Bloomberg Africa @BloombergAfrica]

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said a US-backed project to connect the Zambia’s copper mines to an Angolan port offers the nation a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity https://t.co/RcrTrylZvC

[Africa Finance Corporation @africa_finance]

Zambian President, His Excellency @HHichilema, President Biden’s Senior Advisor, @amoshochstein, and AFC President & CEO, Samaila Zubairu convened the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Lobito Corridor Private Sector Investor Forum in #Lusaka today.

[Ministry of Finance & National Planning - Zambia @mofnpzambia]

IT'S ON TODAY

MoU's for Zambia-Lobito Railway Line & Lobito Corridor Devpt & Critical Minerals Value Chains Projects were signed on 26.10.23 in Brussels. The projects will result in grt import & export opportunities. At the Global Gateway Forum in Belgium: Africa Finance Corp, African Dev. Bank, Angola, DRC, EU, USA & Zambia - signed the MoU's for dev of Lobito Corridor & Zambia-Lobito railway line. EU & Zambia signed a Strategic Critical Minerals Value Chains, MoU. The MoU’s outline intentions of signatories to collaborate across multiple sectors & realize the full economic & trade potential of the corridor - @S_Musokotwane, Finance & Nat. Plan. Minister. @EU_Commission @EUAmbZambia @US_PGI @AfDB_Group @ZambiaPDU

[State Department Spokesperson 2013-2025 @statedeptspox_a]

Today the U.S announced more than $250 million in financing to support the Lobito Corridor, which extends across Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The announcement came at a forum hosted by the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment.

[Hakainde Hichilema @HHichilema]

Honoured to be at the #Lobito Corridor Private Sector Investment Forum today.
#Zambia’s hosting 250 business leaders from the region & across the globe, to catalyse private sector investment in business opportunities around this key economic corridor.
🇿🇲🇨🇩🇦🇴🇺🇸
#EconomicDiplomacy

[Hakainde Hichilema @HHichilema]

Development of the Lobito Corridor is a game changer for the region. This key infrastructure project brings:-

🔴Regional connectivity
🔵Increased trade volumes
🟡Job creation

With #Zambia at the core of this Corridor.🇿🇲

[Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 @chefjoseandres]

.@elonmusk I asked you the other day for a signature of your book…you don’t deserve it! You are a misguided dude….You have so much potential…and you are siding with the wrong side in so many issues…you can really use your power for good…@ZelenskyyUa is a good leader…you are not!

[Michael Novogradac @Novogradac]

See what’s planned for the Novogradac 2021 Spring #OpportunityZones Virtual Conference on April 22nd and 23rd. Early Bird Rates end on March 25th! https://t.co/IF1KvBYPoT

[Keith S @Keith_ESG]

@MilkenInstitute Thank you for the excellent forum today. Happy to hear everyone highlight the need for pre-development assistance so infrastructure money won’t only flow to only large shovel ready projects. #resilience creates jobs and improves our country’s economic & physical security.

[Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 @chefjoseandres]

People of America! Watch and listen and learn and understand....#kneelUSA #BlackLivesMatter

[John Lettieri @LettieriDC]

4. End civil asset forfeiture

[Rachel Reilly @Rachel__Reilly]

App + guidance for the #PaycheckProtectionProgram is live & the @InnovateEconomy PPP blog is updated!

IMO: @SBAgov must waive any req. for existing loans to subordinate to SBA's lien, or state PPP loans are subordinate. Highest impact.

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[Global Resilience Institute @Resilience_NU]

We are excited to announce "COVID-19: How to be Safe & Resilient" with @Northeastern - digital learning course to support the general population during the #COVID19 pandemic. Help us #StaySafeStayResilient. Visit https://t.co/hngnTEyBIV or read more at https://t.co/SNNGq1cvWc

[Keith S @Keith_ESG]

@nytimes says #1 way to help during this crisis is to donate to a #foodbank @NourishNow now has 100 families on a waiting list. They need $ to be able to collect, buy if necessary, and distribute #food to those in need. #FoodInsecurity

[Nourish Now @NourishNow]

We need your help! Help us with a donation of $10, $25, $50 or whatever you can to help us purchase food to feed those in need throughout #MontgomeryCountyMD.

And #ThankYou to our amazing volunteers! We Blue heart you!

💙🙏💰🥫🍽️✨
https://t.co/pFEl7nXQkv

[Keith S @Keith_ESG]

@alex_flachsbart @Forbes @Sorenson_Impact @alabamapower @askRegions @ProtectiveLife @LuminaFound @DeltaRegional Congratulations! Keep it up!

[Rachel Reilly @Rachel__Reilly]

@MilkenInstitute @USAccelerate & @InnovateEconomy have been collaborating to bring #OpportunityZones trainings to #econdev leaders.

In #SLC tmrw w @Sorenson_Impact & 70+ folks representing towns across CO, WY, UT & MT.

Can't wait to share new info from @proximity + @Ruralinno!

[Keith S @Keith_ESG]

@Rachel__Reilly For much of my life, 30 years signified the length of a bond issue but maybe I’m an outlier.

[Michael Novogradac @Novogradac]

#OZ regulations are scheduled to be published in the federal register 1/13/2020. Amazing work by @USTreasury to get final #OpportunityZones regulations out in just over two years from enactment. Stay tuned for @NovogradacCPAs OZ webinar January 17th.

https://t.co/0q7KXzwEie

[Brian P. Phillips @BrianPPhillips]

"You may have observed a pattern: seed-stage and early-stage funding is shrinking while growth-stage and late-stage funding is exploding. ... leaving a serious gap in the sectors of seed-stage and Series A funding.
https://t.co/1rdwXOjY1h