The Role of Government in Igniting Innovation
The United States Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya panel on The Role of Government in Igniting Innovation.
The Panel Discussion
The United States Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya will be sponsoring a panel discussion in support of Nairobi Innovation week on the topic of The Role of Government in Igniting Innovation. Governments are a powerful ally for innovators, and it is important to understand how innovators and governments can work together to maximize results. Come and hear from beneficiaries of U.S. Government innovation programs, program implementers, and U.S. Government Representatives to learn more about how governments can help ignite innovation!
Time & Venue
Join us on Thursday August 4th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the American Resource Center (ARC) located within the U.S. Embassy.
Arrive by 1:30pm in order to arrive to the ARC by 2:00pm.
Our Agenda
| Time (Thursday August 4th) | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1400 | Opening |
| 1405 | Introduction of Panel |
| 1410 | Remarks |
| 1420 | Comments from Panelists |
| 1445 | Discussion among Panelists – Questions from Moderator |
| 1515 | Questions from Audience |
| 1530 | Closing |
| 1535 | Meet and Great |
| 1600 | Program Ends |
In the Panel
Mark Carrato. Office Chief, USAID Office of Economic Growth
Charity Wanjiku, COO, Strauss Energy www.straussenergy.com (GES Delegate and US Department of State Global Innovation Through Science and Technology People's Choice Award Winner at GES)
David Pemberton, Economic Officer, U.S. Department of State (Moderator)
Faith Chege, CFO, Barefoot Power www.barefootpower.com (GES Delegate)
Liz Kariuki - Deputy Director
WECREATE, KENYA