12 leaders from Africa will be in Kalamazoo though the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program to examine leadership strategies and communication skills used to manage political and social challenges; review social and economic policy formulation and connect with the advocates who influence the decision-making processes; discuss how public-private partnerships foster political and civic engagement; examine opportunities to work with youth on conflict improvement/prevention; and explore the fundamental role of freedom of speech and expression in sustaining strong democratic societies like that of the United States.

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