Jobs In Angola

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Namibia (07/05)
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U. S. Embassy, Nigeria: Information Section - Nigeria and U.S. Are Allies in Struggle for Peace, Order, Prosperity (Nigerian president addresses Sullivan Summit Dinner)

The recession of the world will be ended when their businesses and governments enter into working equitable partnerships with us in Africa. We are the most stable and defensible source of oil and gas. Our markets are huge and under-served, our tourism and wildlife is unmatched on earth. Our contribution to bio-diversity and improved global environment is unique. We are coming together as Africans and we will be a strategic partner in world affairs for generations to come. Our challenges are great, but Reverend Sullivan reminded us that a faithful and determined spirit could achieve almost anything if we are totally dedicated to that task. I am confident that Reverend Sullivan, in building the bridges between America and Africa, had a vision that transcends mere search of ethnic roots for African Americans. This vision must include recognition of the strategic importance that Africa has for the United States." Let me illustrate this with the position of Nigeria, today. ... [Read More]

David J. O'Reilly, "Energy and the Developing World: The Need for New Kinds of Partnerships," Economic Perspectives, May 2004

Corporations have compelling reasons to work toward stability and higher standards of living in developing countries in which they operate, says O'Reilly, a recipient of the 2003 State Department award for corporate excellence. He argues that businesses can achieve best results by entering into broad partnerships that can help break down barriers between developing countries and the rest of the world as well as between those countries' governments and their people. O'Reilly describes a partnership in which ChevronTexaco joined forces with multiple partners to spur sustainable investment in Angola. ... [Read More]

The United States Diplomatic Mission To Nigeria: Information Section - Crossroads - CPAO's Note

Citibank has maintained an important presence in Africa since 1958, and has become one of the region’s largest financial institutions devoted to corporate banking services, according to the OPIC statement. The company has full corporate banking operations in 17 African countries and also provides corporate finance services to an additional 36 countries outside of sub-Saharan Africa. ...

Throughout OPIC’s 30-year history, it has supported $142 billion worth of investments that have enabled developing nations to generate $11 billion in revenues and create over 673,000 jobs for their citizens. OPIC projects have also had an impact in the U.S., generating $64 billion in U.S. exports and creating over 253,000 jobs.¤ ... [Read More]

Spotlighting Work That Saves Lives
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Angola
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V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G

Cyprus is a destination country for women trafficked from Eastern and Central Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Traffickers who forced women into prostitution continued to fraudulently recruit victims for work as dancers in cabarets and nightclubs on short-term "artiste" visas, for work in pubs and bars on employment visas, or for illegal work on tourist or student visas. There was increasing evidence of Chinese women being trafficked for sexual exploitation in Cyprus. The Government of Cyprus does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Cyprus made some progress in its anti-trafficking efforts over the past year. The new police anti-trafficking unit produced successful results and showed vigilance in combating the problem. Government recognition of the problem improve ... [Read More]

US Embassy Statement on Investment Climate in Angolan

2. Angola officially welcomes investment and designated the National Private Investment Agency (ANIP) to assist investors and facilitate new investment. In 2003, the government of Angola replaced the 1994 Foreign Investment Law with the Law on the Bases for Private Investment (Law 11/03). Law 11/03 lays out the general parameters, benefits, and obligations for foreign investment in Angola, and recognizes that investment plays a vital role in the country's economic development. It encourages domestic and foreign investment by providing equal treatment, offering fiscal and custom incentives, simplifying the investment application process and lowering the required investment capital. However, investments in the energy, diamond, telecommunication and financial sectors continue to be governed by legislation specific to each sector. ... [Read More]

Angola

The Government's human rights record remained poor; although there were slight improvements in a few areas, serious problems remain. Citizens have no effective means to change their government. Members of the security forces committed extrajudicial killings, were responsible for disappearances, and tortured, beat, raped, and otherwise abused persons. Verification of these reports was extremely difficult, particularly those emanating from remote areas and those areas affected by active combat. The Government often failed to pay the salaries or to supply necessary provisions to the majority of its security forces, which contributed to the harassment and abuse of civilians as security forces tried to obtain supplies. The poor discipline and poor working conditions of the military made it the worst offender; police units generally had better discipline and a more effective chain of command. Other than those personnel assigned to elite units, the Government gives tacit permission for securi ... [Read More]