Notice of Open Special Meeting of the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee (SAAC) of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Export-Import Bank)

SUMMARY:

The Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee was established by Public Law 105-121, November 26, 1997, to advise the Board of Directors on the development and implementation of policies and programs designed to support the expansion of the Bank's financial commitments in Sub-Saharan Africa under the loan, guarantee and insurance programs of the Bank. Further, the committee shall make recommendations on how the Bank can facilitate grater support by U.S. commercial banks for trade with Sub-Saharan Africa.

TIME AND PLACE:

Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Export-Import Bank in Room 1143, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571.

AGENDA:

This meeting will focus on discussing the FY 2003 recommendations of the sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee and Ex-Im Bank management's response to the same; the bank's revised credit guidelines as they relate to the financing of used construction and agricultural equipment to higher risk markets; recent and upcoming business development initiatives including director and staff travel to Africa; as well as recent and upcoming events by Ex-Im Bank and others focused on expanding the U.S.-Africa commercial relationship.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

The meeting will be open to public participation, and the last 10 minutes will be set aside for oral questions or comments. Members of the public participation, and the last 10 minutes will be set aside for oral questions or comments. Members of the public may also file written statement(s) before or after the meeting. If any person wishes auxiliary aids (such as a sign language interpreter) or other special accommodations, please contact, prior to May 5, 2004, Barbara Ransom, Room 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, Voice: (202) 565-3525 or TDD (202) 565-3377.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Barbara Ransom, Room 1241, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, (202) 565-3525.