For Immediate Release, March 26, 2013
(Washington) - Sierra Leone, Senegal, Malawi and Cape Verde all have made significant progress toward promoting democratic reform. These four countries’ heads of state will share the stage at the United States Institute of Peace for an important conversation on the link between good governance and increasing prosperity in their countries and across Africa.
Date: March 29, 2013
Time: The discussion begins at 9:00 a.m. To guarantee access, all registered media without equipment must arrive by 8:00 a.m. There will be a window for individual interviews between 8:30 and 8:45. To schedule an interview, contact Hollyn Green,
greenhj@state.gov, or Steven Ruder,
sruder@usip.org.
Camera pre-set time: All crews must be in place no later than 7:30 a.m. This is subject to change and registered outlets will be informed of updates. To ensure timely access upon arrival, all camera crews and equipment will be screened through the vendor entrance off 23rd Street.
Location: U.S. Institute of Peace
2301 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Photos: Photos will be available several hours after event on request. To request photos, contact Steven Ruder,
sruder@usip.org.
Language: The discussion will feature simultaneous translation in English, French, and Portuguese. The audio system in the room will provide only the un-translated audio to recording devices.
Parking: Parking is not available at the U.S. Institute of Peace for this event.
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Credentialing policy: USIP media credentials are available to reporters, editors working as reporters, producers, camera operators and still photographers who work for legitimate media organizations and who present their official government-issued press credentials. Exceptions must be approved by the Director of Public Affairs and Communications (PAC), or his/her designee. Due to the limited space for media at “Consolidating Democratic Gains, Promoting African Prosperity,” USIP reserves the right to limit the number of representatives of each media outlet attending the event. Media representatives who violate guidelines for coverage of an USIP event, whether written or oral, may have their credentials withdrawn.